Opinion
Opinion
Networking and communication
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Prism and the law: The state of play in August 2016
Computer Weekly assesses the history, legal aspects and latest developments in the story of the mass surveillance programme launched by the US National Security Agency 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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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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How can telcos respond to the strategic questions they face?
Traditional telcos are under tremendous pressure to reinvent themselves to remain competitive and relevant. BDO’s Christian Goetz looks at the options Continue Reading
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New Zealand reaps fibre benefits as copper-choked UK risks digital exclusion
Telecoms and technology consultant, futurist and ex-BT CTO Peter Cochrane highlights the urgency for the UK to consider FTTP if it wants to maintain its place in the world economy 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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A legal perspective on Ofcom’s BT Openreach review
Frances Murphy, partner, and Joanna Christoforou, of counsel, from the London office of global law firm Morgan Lewis examine Ofcom’s review of BT’s Openreach Continue Reading
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New 5G spectrum rules urgently needed for European innovators
Europe risks falling behind if it does not move to establish 5G spectrum standards soon 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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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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EU moves towards digital single market with online content portability
Lawyers Chris Watson and Tom Scourfield explain how the EU is moving towards the creation of a digital single market with its proposal for online content portability Continue Reading
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How insight-driven enterprises use data to strategic advantage
Accenture managing directors Nick Millman and Ray Eitel-Porter distil steps for enterprises to turn data into business insight from the firm’s consultancy Continue Reading
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If government wants city devolution to succeed, cities need to use data
Developing smart data-driven cities needs to be a priority if the government's devolution policy is to succeed Continue Reading
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Floods reveal weaknesses in the resilience of UK broadband
December’s floods exposed a major flaw in the UK’s fibre to the cabinet networks, which are almost impossible to waterproof Continue Reading