Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
Read the latest European and Middle East information technology (IT) news and articles covering IT management topics, including information security, data storage, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data and more.
ANZ IT Salary Trends in 2019
Here you can find everything about the IT salary trends in ANZ, including the perks that will keep IT workers in their jobs, the most sought-after roles in the sector, as well as the state of workforce diversity in IT departments across the two countries.
News : Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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June 12, 2019
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From oil crash to tech startup boom in Norway
For countries highly dependent on oil, the global price crash had huge potential ramifications – one of which, in Norway, was the development of a thriving technology sector
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June 12, 2019
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Jun'19
Apple cancels plans to build second European datacentre in Denmark
The consumer electronics giant plans to focus its efforts on expanding its soon-to-be completed datacentre in Denmark, rather than invest in standing up a second facility in the country
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June 10, 2019
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Etihad Airways uses artificial intelligence to source ideas from staff
UAE airline works with tech startup to create a platform to help it apply employees’ ideas to address business challenges
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June 07, 2019
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NotPetya offers industry-wide lessons, says Maersk’s tech chief
There are several key industry-wide lessons to be learned from the NotPetya attack in 2017, according to the information chief at one of the companies most heavily impacted
In Depth : Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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The future of the Norwegian startup ecosystem
The Norwegian startup ecosystem has been expanding massively for the past few years, with tech entrepreneurs now looking for new ways to grow it even further Continue Reading
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Mobile phones and health: is 5G being rolled out too fast?
European countries are rolling out 5G mobile communications at breakneck speed as they seek to gain a competitive edge over the US and Asia. But some scientists have raised questions about the effects of 5G mobile phone radiation on public health and are calling for a precautionary approach Continue Reading
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National Archives races to create electronic archive of EU law before Brexit
The National Archives faces challenges converting the EU's enormous library of laws into a publicly accessible UK archive ahead of Brexit. The Archives’ digital director, John Sheridan, explains how Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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Is Brexit an existential threat to the new (including digital) Establishment?
Uncontrolled Brexit is an existential threat to the British Establishment and the Westminster lobbying community Continue Reading
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Only the hardiest need apply for freezing Finnish startup fest
If you’ve ever gone through the process of getting a tech startup off the ground, you’ll be familiar with the nerve-wracking process of pitching a group of stony-faced investors with your idea to ... Continue Reading
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Reading Brexit impact studies reminded me of doing my GCSEs
The Brexit impact studies that never were make for embarrassing reading: the UK is being driven towards a cliff by a driver without a licence and in a vehicle that has not had an MoT test Continue Reading
Opinion : Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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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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What the UK can learn from the Nordics when it comes to digital ID
The UK and other countries can learn from the Nordic region when it comes to digital identity Continue Reading
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Facebook’s high-stakes privacy gamble goes to Dublin court
A high-wire gamble with billions in compensation at stake for European internet users – part of a complex case between Facebook and the Irish information commissioner – hides challenge to the unlawfulness of US state internet surveillance Continue Reading
Videos : Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
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Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
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Locked in by choice: Why Munich is dropping open source for Microsoft
Munich has saved €11m by moving to open source. Now, in a move seen as highly political, lord mayor Dieter Reiter is planning a return to Microsoft