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February 04, 2018
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Government backs national cyber policy and strategy competition
London is to host a national cyber policy and strategy competition, which has the backing of government, industry and academia
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
GDPR: Don’t panic, but seize the chance to build trust, says ICO
With the compliance deadline for the EU’s GDPR just 112 days away, the UK’s information commissioner has urged organisations not to panic, but to seize the chance to build trust with customers
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
Interxion closes in on Equinix in battle for Emea colocation market supremacy
The latest colocation market leaderboard from Cloudscene shows Interxion could be gaining ground on giant provider Equinix
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Appeal Court to give landmark verdict on Lauri Love extradition
The Appeal Court will decide whether Lauri Love, who has serious health issues, should be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, or face trial in the UK. The landmark case is the first test of legal protections introduced by Theresa May to ...
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
AWS becomes $20bn company as demand for public cloud continues to soar
Amazon Web Services enjoys another stellar quarter of revenue growth, while its parent company continues to profit off the success of Alexa devices
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
Global Services still problem child for BT
Challenging market conditions and lost customers at its IT services unit weigh heavily on BT’s results in the third quarter
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Apple share price dips despite record quarter
Apple’s share price dipped slightly after announcing record quarterly financial results in response to a drop in sales and a lower-than-expected sales forecast
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Google Q4 results show businesses are buying into its public cloud
The Google Cloud Platform is earning the search engine giant $1bn per quarter. Expect more cloud investment this year
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February 02, 2018
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Feb'18
CIO interview: Aaron Powell, CDO, NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant chief digital officer Aaron Powell explains why pushing a digital transformation agenda has a real impact on people’s lives
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Faster data is a safer bet for risk exposure
Betting platform service supplier FSB Technology (UK) has used GridGain’s in-memory database to support its existing PostgreSQL transactional system
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
Dutch Filmworks disrupts piracy fight by imposing download fines
Netherlands’ privacy watchdog grants film production company permission to collect IP addresses as part of its fight against illegal downloading
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February 02, 2018
02
Feb'18
ASEAN nations among worst hit by cryptocurrency-mining operation
Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia recorded high download numbers for the XMRig software that was surreptitiously slipped into user devices to mine Monero
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
IT Priorities 2018: Where senior IT managers plan to spend their budget
It is the year when IT departments migrate to Windows 10, upgrade to Windows Server 2016, architect microservices and deploy cloud management
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February 01, 2018
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Industrial cyber security continues to be poor, warns report
The number of internet-accessible industrial control systems is increasing every year, researchers warn
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February 01, 2018
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€7.1m EU Data Pitch accelerator recruits 18 startups
Startups from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Estonia, Denmark, France, Spain, Portugal, Lithuania and the Netherlands join an EU-funded accelerator programme involving the Open Data Institute
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February 01, 2018
01
Feb'18
NAO delivers damning report on delayed and costly DBS transformation project
The Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme runs three-and-a-half years behind schedule, suffers from low uptake and increased costs, says NAO report
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February 01, 2018
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European Commission eyes blockchain opportunity
The European Commission is aiming to get the most out of blockchain technology in a wide variety of sectors
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
Businesses urged to patch against cryptocurrency-mining botnet
Researchers have uncovered further evidence that cyber criminals are cashing in on the popularity of cryptocurrencies, with the discovery of a global cryptocurrency-mining botnet
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February 01, 2018
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More than half of millennials prefer online retailer info to in-store assistance
Customers between the ages of 25 and 34 would rather look online for information than talk to a shop assistant, even when they are in a store
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
Full fibre becomes broadband network of choice for Openreach
Openreach CEO Clive Selley has pledged to extend the organisation’s full-fibre broadband network by 50% through a programme called Fibre First
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
Microsoft results show a distributed computing future
While it has paid a massive US tax bill, the company's results show Microsoft is making progress on its intelligent cloud hybrid strategy
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February 01, 2018
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Dutch companies not ready for GDPR despite approaching deadline
Organisations in the Netherlands are racing towards General Data Protection Regulation compliance, but there is still much to be done
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
Australia needs to invest more in R&D to move forward
Innovation and Science Australia has made 30 recommendations for the government to consider if the nation is not to become a global backwater
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February 01, 2018
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Feb'18
Facebook reports $15.9bn profit after ‘hard’ year
Facebook has reported a strong fourth quarter and a strong year with quarterly profit up 20% and annual profit up 56%, but chief Mark Zuckerberg admits it has been a challenging 12 months
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January 31, 2018
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Australia’s internet speeds limiting productivity
Australia’s broadband networks, already among the world’s slowest, could be further strained by the emergence of virtual and augmented reality
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January 31, 2018
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Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits
Government research shows that barely one-third of benefits claimants can successfully apply for new Universal Credit digital service using flagship online identity system
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January 31, 2018
31
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Many businesses still using outdated security, says Troy Hunt
Too many businesses are using out-of-date approaches to security, a world-renowned cyber security author and trainer warns
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January 31, 2018
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ICT apprenticeship uptake dropped over the past year
The number of people in the UK choosing to do ICT apprenticeships has dropped over the past year despite the government’s apprenticeship levy
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January 31, 2018
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Jan'18
Colocation providers told to team up with telcos to meet edge datacentre demand
Colocation providers can ill afford to take an “us and them” view of telcos when it comes to addressing the burgeoning demand for edge computing resources, says Datacloud UK panel
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January 31, 2018
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GDPR requests to take thousands of hours a month, says survey
A recent survey predicts organisations will potentially face thousands of customer requests about their personal information every month, with many unprepared for GDPR compliance
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January 31, 2018
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Digital Catapult begins accelerator programme to help AI startups overcome major hurdles
A business accelerator programme from Digital Catapult aims to help artificial intelligence-focused startups by giving them access to expertise and computational resources
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January 31, 2018
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Jan'18
Capita to offload non-core business units
Capita reveals it might sell some of its non-core business units after issuing a profit warning, which the CEO partly blames on its business being too broad and complex
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January 31, 2018
31
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TechUK calls on government to extend Digital Marketplace
Report on how to promote public sector innovation says there must be a “step change” in government procurement and opportunities must be grasped
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January 31, 2018
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UK finance sector cyber security pros admit shocking practices
UK financial sector IT security teams face immense challenges that are undermining business opportunities and continuity in financial services, a survey reveals
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January 31, 2018
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Swedish banks embrace rapidly evolving chatbots
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important business role for Sweden’s banks – and chatbots are the starting point for many
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January 31, 2018
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Dutch port readies itself for autonomous ships
The Port of Rotterdam is using IoT and AI technology from IBM to improve efficiency and become the model for ports of the future
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January 31, 2018
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Carillion not a like-for-like comparison with IT services firms, but an overt reminder
Although Carillion’s problems are unlikely to hit major IT services suppliers, its collapse is a reminder of the need to ensure good governance
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January 31, 2018
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IT Priorities 2018: Why IT must change its approach to Windows 10
Windows 10 is set to be a top priority for IT departments this year, but it should be seen as more than just a desktop operating system upgrade
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January 31, 2018
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What CIOs need to watch out for in digital transformation
IT head honchos will need to consider new performance indicators, adopt an embedded digital business model and build up an enterprise-wide digital platform to avoid digital deadlock
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January 31, 2018
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Data breach disclosure law will lift Australia’s cyber security game
New rules underscore Australia’s recent efforts to tackle cyber security challenges on the local and international stage
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January 30, 2018
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UK government signs Tech Talent Charter diversity initiative
The government has committed to sign the diversity initiative Tech Talent Charter in an aim to close the gender diversity gap in the technology industry
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January 30, 2018
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Cyber security salaries will rise 7% in 2018, says research
Salaries for increasingly popular technology roles such as cyber security are set to rise over the next year
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January 30, 2018
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IT Priorities 2018: Datacentre infrastructure investments show no signs of slowing
The 2018 Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities poll suggests datacentre infrastructure revamps could be on the cards at enterprises across the UK and Europe, as the push to consolidate their server farms picks up pace
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January 30, 2018
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Government surveillance regime unlawful, court rules in Tom Watson case
Appeal court ruled in favour of Labour MP Tom Watson in a legal battle with the government over the UK’s surveillance laws, leading to calls to rethink controversial Investigatory Powers Act
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
IT Priorities 2018: Data protection a top priority ahead of GDPR
Data protection continues to be a key focus for IT security investment for European firms in 2018, as does the emphasis on cloud and mobile security as companies move to these technology platforms
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
SAP 2017 results: Cloud revenue nears €3.8bn, 7,900 S/4 Hana customers
SAP has declared full year 2017 revenue of €23.5bn, of which nearly €2.8bn was cloud, alongside acquisition of Callidus, a cloud-based “lead to money” service
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January 30, 2018
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For Cisco, intent-based networking heralds future tech demands
At Cisco Live Europe in Barcelona, Cisco has recommitted to its vision for intent-based networking, announcing new features as it builds a network it believes will be the enterprise platform of choice in years to come
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January 30, 2018
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Brexit highlights need for DDaT skills, says GDS chief operating officer
Government Digital Service’s Alison Pritchard says Brexit preparation requires more digital, data and technology professionals across departments
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
ESG survey: Storage spending habits become ‘hybrid-cloud-defined’
Analyst survey finds cloud is used as a way to make storage more efficient, but organisations are also bringing cloud apps back into the datacentre and spending on in-house capacity
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January 30, 2018
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Jan'18
Most online retail sites put customers at risk of phishing
Most top online retail sites fail to protect consumers from phishing attacks, a study has revealed