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From compliance to open banking to embedded finance – all thanks to APIs
The road to embedded finance, banking and insurance with APIs is full of promise – and banks should take it for a journey to a better world of finance Continue Reading
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Top 10 skills to include in your IT CV
Find out what skills and keywords you should include on your CV to stand out as an IT professional in a competitive market Continue Reading
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How Schrems II will impact data sharing between the UK and the US
At the end of this year, the UK will no longer be subject to the EU’s treaties, opening the way for it and the US to finalise a new trade relationship. Could the UK leave EU data protection standards behind? Continue Reading
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The new future of work
We may come to stop talking about ‘remote’ working altogether after the coronavirus pandemic. It could become just ‘working’ – part of the normal mix of how things are done Continue Reading
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Connect and protect: How the tech sector is responding to the coronavirus crisis
Tech sector trade body TechUK is coordinating the industry's activity to help the UK government tackle the Covid-19 outbreak Continue Reading
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EC publishes approach to human and ethical implications of AI, but what will UK do?
The European Commission has published a guide to the EU’s approach to the human and ethical effects that artificial intelligence might bring Continue Reading
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Why the banking industry needs an IT makeover
UK banks face huge challenges keeping their service availability levels at 99.99% Continue Reading
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The super-resilient IT function
IT functions don’t have to continue taking the blame for organisational failures, they can take the lead in transforming the business Continue Reading
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Life under the loan charge: An IT contractor’s story
Thousands of IT contractors are being pursued by HMRC for “life-changing” tax bills for work they did up to 20 years ago, as part of a disguised remuneration clampdown known as the loan charge policy. One of those affected anonymously shares his ... Continue Reading
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Exploring the UK’s tech opportunity in China
China is investing in technology at a scale unseen in the West – but it's open to British tech collaboration and as the UK seeks a new role in the world, the opportunities are enormous Continue Reading
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Innovative supplier selection is the key to government procurement success
The government has improved its procurement processes for SMEs and acknowledges the importance of small suppliers, but there are important steps that still need to be taken Continue Reading
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The five software testing techniques every software developer should know about
Five simple testing techniques that will help developers test their software systematically, thoroughly and quickly Continue Reading
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The right way to get on with building UK tech success is to get a Brexit deal now
The UK technology sector does not want a no-deal Brexit, and recognises the damage it would cause. If we're leaving the EU, the Prime Minister needs to get a deal Continue Reading
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Businesses need to keep investing in tech and hope to avoid a no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could have serious consequences for the UK tech sector and skills base, making it more difficult to recruit technology specialists and hire freelancers Continue Reading
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Building a cyber-physical immune system
Shantanu Rane, researcher in cyber-physical systems security at the Palo Alto Research Center, explains how our own immune systems can inspire the design of modern cyber-physical systems Continue Reading
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Why the rise of IT managed by the business is driving creative thinking
Organisations that encourage business units to implement and run their own IT systems have an edge over competitors that rely entirely on the IT department, research from Harvey Nash and KPMG reveals Continue Reading
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Should tech companies capitalise R&D spending?
Technology companies frequently ask whether they should capitalise their research and development costs. There are clear benefits, increasing reported profit and hence potential valuations, but what are the risks? Continue Reading
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Does the UK government want to support tech SMEs in 'Global Britain' or not?
The reluctance of the government to commit to continued support for UK tech SMEs overseas is baffling Continue Reading
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5G’s first five years: A look ahead
With 5G mobile networks edging closer to reality, GSMA Intelligence’s Matthew Iji looks ahead to consider how the technology will be adopted between now and 2024 Continue Reading
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Goliath vs Goliath and the complexities of 5G intellectual property
Is Apple the good guy or the bad guy? It has violated patents and had its wrist slapped by the courts (bad), yet its products are still available for adoring fans to buy (good) Continue Reading
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Breaking the chains: How FUD is holding the cyber sector hostage
The cyber security industry must move past fear tactics and get back to the basics of good cyber security practice Continue Reading
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Making the move to cloud work for you
Getting the best out of a move to the cloud means getting the size right, turning off what you don’t need, smart purchasing and continuously decluttering your new environment Continue Reading
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Can we live without passwords?
Can you imagine a future in which we can be secure online without having to remember an unwieldly list of passwords? Solutions are emerging that could make passwords redundant, but there will be other security problems to resolve Continue Reading
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Douglas Engelbart, the forgotten hero of modern computing
Half a century ago, Douglas Engelbart demonstrated an experimental computer that laid the foundations for modern computing. His vision to use computing power to solve complex problems in all areas of human activity has become reality, but not in the... Continue Reading
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Agile becomes mainstream
There are clear parallels between the conditions that led the IT industry to adopt agile approaches and the challenges facing business today Continue Reading
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More effective digital transformation through the power of your own people
The old model of escalating decisions up and down the management chain does not work any more. Business leaders need to delegate responsibility for projects to business and technology specialists and eliminate the fear of failure Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Top considerations to reduce application layer attacks
What should organisations be doing to address application layer attacks and reduce the likelihood of a breach through this type of attack? Continue Reading
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From Aberdeen to Brighton: Investing in the UK’s digital future
More investment in the UK’s broadband infrastructure is critical to ensure the UK’s future success in technology in a post-Brexit world Continue Reading
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Smart cities face challenges and opportunities
IHS Markit analysts Noman Akhtar and Kevin Hasley assess the way forward for smart city technology projects around the world Continue Reading
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Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
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Tier 2 visas – a challenge for the tech sector
With staff shortages already being reported in the technology sector and Brexit potentially adding to the problem, tech departments need to get their Tier 2 visa applications right Continue Reading
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Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?
Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready Continue Reading
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A strong UK-India bond on tech can benefit us all
The UK tech sector can benefit from the government’s work to forge closer ties with India’s burgeoning digital economy Continue Reading
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Hacking the internet of things just got easier – it’s time to look at your security
Are you taking security for internet-connected devices seriously enough? Continue Reading
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Outsourcing is not dead or dying – it just needs to be done properly
The collapse of Carillion and the profit warning at Capita have created a false sense of fear about the stability of the outsourcing sector Continue Reading
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Protecting your intellectual property in a digital world
Your business is creating innovative computer code, slick user interfaces, and is using digital technology to solve new problems. How do you protect your investment? Continue Reading
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The seven levers of digital transformation
Organisations that embark on digital transformation projects often run into difficulties. Following the seven principles of digital transformation will help them reap the benefits of digital technology Continue Reading
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Why businesses must think like criminals to protect their data
Cyber criminals use three main methods of operation to steal commercial data. Understanding their mindset can help organisations put the right defences in place Continue Reading
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How the IT sector can help plug the cyber security skills gap
Businesses have a role to play in plugging the cyber security skills gap by engaging with future talent at a young age, providing more role models for under-represented groups, communicating the nature of the threat, and changing their approach to ... Continue Reading
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SD-WAN needs software-defined security
Digital transformation is driving organisations to move to the cloud, which requires a new architecture that embraces cloud technology, but that in turn requires a new way of thinking about network security to ensure data is protected Continue Reading
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Apprenticeship reforms are driving tech sector skills success
Apprenticeships and skills minister Anne Milton says apprenticeships are a great way to make sure the tech industry has the skills it needs Continue Reading
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Hawaii missile alert: Why the wrong guy was fired
In January 2018, an employee at Hawaii’s emergency management agency sent out a false alarm of an imminent missile attack, and was subsequently fired – but perhaps poor system design is really to blame Continue Reading
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How to futureproof your career as a CIO
Many CIOs have yet to earn the right to be on the board. How can IT leaders upgrade their business acumen, to benefit their own careers and the health of their employer? Continue Reading
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How to attract investors for your enterprise software startup
Are you looking to find an investor for your enterprise software company? This expert advice explains what investors will be looking to find in an innovative software business seeking backing Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Three things to do differently to secure websites in the cloud
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed? Continue Reading
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Why Europe’s GDPR privacy regulation is good for business
Organisations will need to become more sensitive about the way they handle personal information, but the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also makes good business sense Continue Reading
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Embrace the new normal – re-platform your cloud services
Huge improvements in cloud technology are opening up markets and solutions that previously didn’t exist. But complacent suppliers often don’t offer these innovations to long-established customers Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Starter for 10 in the web security challenge
What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed? Continue Reading
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Max Schrems’s mass surveillance complaint knocked back another year or two by Irish judge
Irish data protection commissioner Helen Dixon has neatly avoided having to deal with the US surveillance of Facebook users in Europe by referring a complaint by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems to the European Court of Justice Continue Reading
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Is the tide going out for transatlantic data flows?
Businesses face new uncertainty over their ability to share data with the US, as Europe’s highest court reassesses the legality of the EU’s model data-sharing contracts Continue Reading
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The children of the digital revolution
Digital professionals are emerging as the source of expertise within the agile enterprise. They understand how to use digital technologies, starting small then building big Continue Reading
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The NIS Directive: the implications for UK technology businesses
With the European Union NIS Directive to be implemented into UK law in May 2018, it is important for technology companies to ascertain if and how they will be affected Continue Reading
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How creative and innovative can technology made in China be?
China's IT industry is becoming more Silicon Valley-like and, as a result, more attractive to the CIOs of western enterprises Continue Reading
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Criminal law: Are Twitter threats taken seriously?
As threats of violence become increasingly common online, law enforcement is taking stronger action against the perpetrators Continue Reading
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The digital revolution: push or pull?
The “digital revolution” has parallels with the 1889 Land Rush in Oklahoma. Some succeeded, some failed and others wished they had never set off on the journey Continue Reading
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Roam like at Home will prompt European telco consolidation
Mobile users are understandably looking forward to an era of low phone costs now they can roam freely around the European Union, but it is very possible that they will be disappointed Continue Reading
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Why now is the time to appoint a chief agility officer
Companies need to innovate and find new ways of getting products to the market more quickly. Appointing a chief agility officer to the board will help Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Strategise, prioritise, automate and use cloud to improve patching
How should organisations address the need to keep software up to date with security patches without it costing too much or being too labour intensive? Continue Reading
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Architecting the digital enterprise
A survey of almost 4,500 IT leaders in 90 countries shows that the fastest-growing area of demand in IT this year is for enterprise architects. It is not a skills shortage, but an adoption lag Continue Reading
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Managed crowdsourcing model: Another ‘made in China’ idea
Chinese suppliers are using managed crowdsourcing to help them provide high-volume services to their customers Continue Reading
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In an age of uncertainty, now is the time to rethink your outsourcing strategy
Brexit and Trump are not only creating challenges but also opportunities in the outsourcing sector, and outsourcing deals will need to be flexible to exploit them Continue Reading
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The growing influence of the CIO
The role of IT leaders has changed radically over the past decade. Today, digital technology is bringing CIOs new opportunities, higher budgets and the chance to make a strategic difference Continue Reading
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How can CIOs drive innovation?
Three steps CIOs can take to help them take the lead in driving innovation in their organisations. Continue Reading
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Fake tech support spiders on the world wide web
Fake tech support should be incorporated into security awareness training as it can be a highly effective way to trick employees into granting access to enterprise computer systems Continue Reading
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Storm clouds gather for US-EU Privacy Shield data deal
The European Parliament justice committee launches unprecedented criticism of Privacy Shield, while the Irish Court mulls future of binding corporate contracts Continue Reading
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Emerging technologies: How can you cut through the noise?
Technology leaders need to focus the raw potential of emerging technology into a set of priorities with measurable, tangible business impacts Continue Reading
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£200 million fund can speed up demand for speedy FTTP broadband
The value of the government’s £200m broadband fund should not be measured in monetary terms, but in terms of demand generation, says Lyndsey Burton, founder of comparison site Choose.co.uk Continue Reading
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Cyber defence just one of the skills next-gen IT professionals will need
Emerging technologies, the impact of Brexit and fintech companies are creating new opportunities for the next generation of IT professionals Continue Reading
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Moving forward and looking back
This is the fourth and last in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) ... Continue Reading
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The true impact of a cyber breach on share price
As cyber security breaches become increasingly common, a security consultant explores how recent headline breaches have affected company valuations Continue Reading
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Navigating those early stages: research in its many forms
This is the third in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen’s... Continue Reading
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Four reforms to deliver competitive broadband
The UK will never benefit from ‘gold standard full fibre’ broadband without major reforms to the fabric of government, writes Ed Straw Continue Reading
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The politics of things: Policymakers must help shape the IoT
Saverio Romeo, principal analyst at Beecham Research, explores the role of policymakers in the rapidly expanding internet of things Continue Reading
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Building business value with IT4IT
To reinvent IT, CIOs must go beyond current process-based approaches and equip their teams with the right information and tools, completely automate end-to-end workflows, and provide the business with the controls to govern IT Continue Reading
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European Commission announces initiatives on the data economy, e-Privacy and data protection
The European Commission (EC) recently announced the final packages to be adopted under its Digital Single Market strategy: an initiative on the data economy and proposals for the review of the e-Privacy Directive and the protection of personal data Continue Reading
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How AI is disrupting the role of call centres and call centre staff
Artificial intelligence could eliminate many white-collar jobs in coming decades. Its effects are already being felt in the call centre industry, but there is still no substitute for the human touch Continue Reading
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Inside the UK’s first cyber security entrepreneur boot camp
This is the first in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen’s... Continue Reading
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The digital opportunity for CIOs
CIOs have a unique opportunity to lead the digital strategy in their organisations, but they have to move quickly to make sure they have the right skills and infrastructure in place Continue Reading
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Is the information security supplier market really consolidating?
Mergers and acquisitions continue at pace in the information security market, but these are not necessarily signs of consolidation, writes Martin Kuppinger Continue Reading
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Self-sovereign identity on the block – ideal or no deal?
There’s a rumour out there in the IT and business world that blockchains could be the magic elixir when it comes to users’ full control and power over their own digital identities. But is that really so? Continue Reading
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A new nearshoring game is emerging
Countries selling themselves as nearshore business services locations need to change their sales pitches to avoid becoming like all the other countries doing the same Continue Reading
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UK tech firms spend less, deliver more on training
Survey shows technology firms spend 46% of the national average on learning and development per employee, but deliver an above-average number of hours’ training Continue Reading
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Data breaches: Different regions, very different impacts
The cost, scrutiny and pressure of dealing with a data breach will become more apparent in the near future as European legislation takes effect Continue Reading
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Ofcom seems to have forgotten its remit, and actually that’s no surprise
Ofcom made the wrong choice by putting economists in charge, and is in danger of forgetting its remit, says Simon Rockman Continue Reading
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Brexit – does it matter for IT?
Brexit will have both short-term and long-term implications for businesses and their relationships with IT suppliers Continue Reading
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It’s not too late to turn the tide on Investigatory Powers Bill
The government has set David Anderson QC an almost impossible task in his review of the sweeping bulk powers proposed in the Investigatory Powers Bill – but it is not too late to make a difference Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: Forget Brexit, use GDPR to foster customer relationships
What are the pros and cons of Brexit for information security professionals and data protection? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: EU data security principles apply, regardless of Brexit
What are the pros and cons of Brexit for information security professionals and data protection? Continue Reading
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A day in the life of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Britain's most secretive court combined the surreal with the deadly serious, as it debated the legality of bulk data collection by MI5, MI6 and GCHQ Continue Reading
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Privacy Shield gets green light – for now
Privacy Shield faces inevitable legal challenges, so organisations should prepare by considering legal and practical alternatives Continue Reading
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Brexit offers chance for UK to become a ‘data haven’
Could the UK become a a safe place for both cloud and big data after it leaves the EU? Continue Reading
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What CIOs should know about Brexit
CIOs should start talking with other executives and their teams and begin planning now for potential changes Continue Reading
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Was that it? Business as usual for fintechs after Brexit vote
Following the Brexit vote, Fintech Times editor Bird Lovegod describes how financial services IT startups are getting on with business as usual Continue Reading
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Israel’s cyber security frontier
The Israeli city of Beer Sheva is quickly becoming a global centre of cyber security technology Continue Reading
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Fear, uncertainty and data doubt hold back public Wi-Fi
Venue owners’ uncertainty and befuddlement over what they can actually do with their Wi-Fi infrastructure and the data carried over it is hindering their ability to realise the full potential of public Wi-Fi Continue Reading
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Brexit debate: Why IT pros should vote to leave
IT consultant Peter Chadha gives five reasons why the UK would be better off leaving the European Union Continue Reading
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Wearable technology creates opportunities for retailers
Wearable technology allows taxis to offer commuters a ride when it is raining, and restaurants' to tailor their dishes to customers' weight-loss plans. Continue Reading
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Investigatory Powers Bill: What it means for UK tech startups
The proposed Investigatory Powers Bill could prove damaging for innovative high-tech companies, writes Tirath Bansal, founder and CEO of internet startup myorb.com Continue Reading
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Sparks of creativity as energy and digital futures collide
Digital technologies consume way too much energy and present an environmental and sustainability issue that demands a fresh design approach Continue Reading
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Life on the edge: The benefits of using micro datacentres
Enterprises are demanding faster access to applications and ever more processing power. Could edge datacentres fill the gap? Continue Reading