IT for government and public sector
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Opinion
30 May 2025
Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough?
A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2025
How cyber security professionals are leveraging AWS tools
It’s now essential for IT security teams to have oversight of cloud computing, and AWS offers a plethora of tools to make managing it easier. Find out how cyber pros are using them in the wild Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
CogX 2020: Matt Hancock on tech during Covid-19
Health secretary Matt Hancock says technology companies have been vital in dealing with the pandemic, and praises UK for testing more people “than almost anywhere in the world.” Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
CogX 2020: Rethinking technological innovation
Innovation processes and relationships must be fundamentally restructured to bring in more stakeholders, and spread the benefits of technological change as far as possible Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
Virtual GP practice accidentally exposes patient video calls
A small number of users of Babylon’s GP at Hand service were briefly able to view other patients’ video GP consultations thanks to a bug in a new software feature Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jun 2020
6G, European internet, censorship: EU Parliament sets out vision for digital services
Research outlines trends for the coming decade and an action plan with some controversial recommendations to inform the decisions of policymakers around the upcoming Digital Services Act Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jun 2020
Meet the Identity and Attributes Exchange – GDS’s future for digital identity after Verify
As the Government Digital Service (GDS) prepares for the winding down of its Gov.uk Verify service, its future plans for digital identity are becoming a little clearer. In recent weeks, GDS has ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
09 Jun 2020
Covid-19 global co-ordination is off the mark, Tony Blair tells CogX
Former UK prime minister, now head of a global institute that advises governments, tells CogX attendees that global co-ordination to combat Covid-19 is far from where it needs to be Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
09 Jun 2020
Government publishes artificial intelligence procurement guidance
A document has been published outlining the challenges for public sector buyers as well as best practices on procuring AI technology Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Select committees to continue with Zoom virtual meetings until September
Although MPs have returned to Parliament, House of Commons select committees will continue with virtual meetings until 17 September Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
NHS Covid-19 datastore contracts published under pressure from privacy groups
The government has published the contracts with Palantir, Faculty, Microsoft and Google for the controversial NHS datastore ahead of court proceedings initiated by civil liberties organisation OpenDemocracy Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
05 Jun 2020
Police chiefs working with Public Health England on contact-tracing security
Police force representatives are in talks with Public Health England over operational security concerns arising from the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus contact-tracing scheme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jun 2020
London Tech Week to go ahead through Zoom
London Tech week will go ahead next week, with the tech industry attending through Zoom Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jun 2020
Ministry of Defence forms new cyber security regiment
The 13th Signal Regiment brings together personnel from across the armed forces to provide specialist security services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
Dutch organisations invest heavily in compliance – but in vain
Despite the fact that companies in the Netherlands have invested heavily to comply with GDPR legislation introduced two years ago, 90% of them are still discovering fundamental weaknesses in their IT environment Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
04 Jun 2020
Government evades being pinned to a date for online harms legislation
MPs challenge government on online harms bill timetable, but have to settle for “clear assurances” that it will brought to parliament before the end of the session Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Jun 2020
OVHcloud brings healthcare-focused private cloud offering to UK market
French infrastructure-as-a-service provider OVHcloud is making its sector-specific portfolio of private cloud and bare metal services available to UK-based healthcare providers Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
04 Jun 2020
MPs' investigation into Post Office Horizon IT scandal bares teeth
Select committee chair writes to former Post Office CEO demanding answers over her role in IT scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2020
Security procurement framework goes live for NHS and public sector
Cyber Security Services Framework, developed by NHS Shared Business Services, has formally launched Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jun 2020
CCRC sends 47 subpostmaster miscarriages of justice for appeal, asks for prosecution powers review
The Criminal Cases Review Commission sends 47 more subpostmaster cases to Court of Appeal and asks government to review private prosecution powers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2020
Government departments could cut payment costs through API deal
The UK government adds fintech to its approved procurement list which promises to cut the costs of receiving payments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jun 2020
Hull supercomputer helps fight Covid-19
University’s Viper supercomputer team join forces with Sheffield-based HPC specialist in global distributed computing project focused on the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
NIS security regulations proving effective, but more work to do
The UK’s NIS cyber security and risk regulations are proving somewhat effective, according to a government report Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jun 2020
Subpostmasters to force scrutiny of government’s role in Post Office IT scandal
The government's role in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal could soon be put under the microscope as subpostmasters take their complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Jun 2020
Employees must be consulted on technologies monitoring the return to work
Experts say the workforce must be ‘in the room’ and given a meaningful say about technologies introduced to monitor their return to work following the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Jun 2020
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange misses court hearing due to respiratory problems
The WikiLeaks founder is expected to call 21 witnesses during a three-week extradition hearing in September Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Jun 2020
How Saudi Arabia is using cloud to navigate the Covid-19 downturn
Organisations in Saudi Arabia are using cloud computing services to help them navigate challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Alicia Buller
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News
01 Jun 2020
UK-Ireland frictionless border tech far from ready, EU Select Committee finds
The government has promised a frictionless UK-Ireland border, but currently technology only has the capacity to mitigate rather than eliminate friction, and the government’s technical advisory group on the border seems to be on hiatus Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Government under renewed pressure to ramp up support for limited company directors
Chancellor of the Exchequer's announced extensions of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme prompt renewed calls for more tailored financial support for limited companies Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
01 Jun 2020
Councils don't have a consistent view of cyber security, says report
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government releases findings around security perceptions of local authorities Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Test and Trace has not passed data protection impact assessment
Public Health England failed to complete the required impact assessment before launching the Covid-19 Test and Trace programme Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 May 2020
UK to join Covid-19 High-Performance Computing consortium
UK becomes first country outside the US to join group enabling researchers and scientists to access top supercomputers to help their work on the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
IT contractors hit by delays in Covid-19 furlough scheme payments from umbrella companies
A lack of clarity over how Covid-19-related furlough pay calculations should be totalled up for IT contractors working for umbrella companies has left many facing financial hardship, it is claimed Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
28 May 2020
Departments launch 69 services on Gov.uk during coronavirus pandemic
During the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, government departments have launched 69 online customer facing services on Gov.uk, with another 46 on track to be delivered Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
UK government seeks innovations to tackle space debris
Organisations developing solutions in space surveillance and tracking will be able to bid for a share of a £1m funding pot Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Revealed: Surveillance camera network that covered Dominic Cummings’ lockdown travel
A network of automatic number plate recognition and local authority traffic cameras could help police track Downing Street chief of staff Dominic Cummings’ journeys to Durham and Barnard Castle during the Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University
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News
27 May 2020
Subpostmasters crowdfund for justice in IT scandal
Campaign group calls for public support to help potential victims of Post Office Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
27 May 2020
London Data Commission: Sharing data to help support London’s response to Covid-19
London First’s director of connectivity and competitiveness, David Lutton, talks about establishing the London Data Commission, and its contribution to coping with the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
By- David Lutton
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News
26 May 2020
900 more criminal prosecutions of subpostmasters could be unsafe because of IT failures
Post Office re-examines hundreds of prosecutions that could have resulted from faults in Horizon IT system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
22 May 2020
CW Nordics: Startups face tough decisions as coronavirus hits
Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how Nordic fintechs are developing apps to prevent more adults getting into financial difficulty. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2020
UK government spent over £50m on digital response to Covid-19 pandemic
NAO report outlines public spending on responding to the coronavirus crisis, which also includes a £1.2bn hit from delaying controversial IR35 tax reforms Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 May 2020
Cheshire deploys digital child health system during lockdown
Commissioning support unit joins up records of children across county into one integrated digital system, despite pandemic challenges Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2020
Facial-recognition suppliers race to identify hidden faces
The number of companies claiming to have developed facial-recognition tools that can identify masked faces has skyrocketed since the start of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
21 May 2020
Coronavirus: Dutch work on XR technology shows promise in pandemic scenario
Netherlands leads the way in the development of extended reality technology, which could prove its value in a crisis such as Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Government eyes virtual reality projects with new funding
Investment increases in competition aimed at fast-tracking development of innovations arising from the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Coronavirus: NHSX enlists military innovation hub for Covid-19 app project
Organisations will work together to gather and share coronavirus symptom data from third-party tracker apps Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 May 2020
Gov. U OK?
These times of ours, you might have heard, are being described as both “strange” and “unprecedented”. There’s also been some talk of a “new normal”, although while for some that means extra-long ... Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Serco exposes contact tracers’ data in email error
Error saw almost 300 coronavirus contact tracers’ email addresses made visible to other recipients of the message Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
19 May 2020
Covid-19 contact-tracing apps under review – The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly and Brian McKenna are joined by networking editor Joe O’Halloran to discuss the government’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app. They also discuss the design of software for older people Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
19 May 2020
Post Office executive who tried to mislead judge in Horizon trial leaves via back door
Angela van den Bogerd leaves position as Post Office director quietly, despite many years of service Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 May 2020
Scotland calls on tech companies to help build a digital nation
Trade body launches challenge for tech firms to contribute ideas to create a “critical national digital infrastructure” for Scotland Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Innovate UK seeks ways to transform aviation with technology
Projects to develop new forms of air transportation can get a share of up to £30m in funding from Innovate UK Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
Privacy advocates demand clarity over Covid-19 datastore
Government and NHS face questions about the involvement of private technology companies with coronavirus datastore Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 May 2020
NHS Scotland begins contact-tracing tech pilot
Three Scottish health boards are trialling coronavirus contact-tracing software which will be rolled out across the country at the end of this month Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
NHS looks for remote monitoring tech
NHSX is seeking suppliers to help scale up remote monitoring across the health service in England, particularly for Covid-19 patients, and will go out to tender shortly Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
CIO interview: Simon Liste, chief information technology officer, Pension Protection Fund
Experience of delivering digital change in the private sector means the PPF’s IT chief is well positioned to lead transformation in a critical public sector organisation Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
HMRC on the hunt for permanent CDIO
New chief digital and information officer will earn at least £200,000 a year and be responsible for a £1bn tech budget Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Interview: Bev White, chief executive, Harvey Nash
The Harvey Nash executive talks about recruitment during the coronavirus crisis, a new wave of interest in outsourcing, and leadership skills and challenges Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Government pushes towards digital to reignite housing market
Minister calls for more virtual viewings and greater use of online tools for planning as the UK prepares to get its housing and construction sector up and running again Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Harman seeks to bring private member’s bill over contact tracing
Chair of Human Rights Committee aims to put the proposed Contact Tracing (Data Protection) Bill 2020 before parliament as a private member’s bill if necessary Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
14 May 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – business response to coronavirus
With countries the world over reeling from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which has meant sweeping changes both economically and socially, Computer Weekly looks at how firms in the Asia-Pacific region have adapted to what has so quickly become the new normal. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2020
Surveillance capitalism in the age of Covid-19
Could the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic further consolidate surveillance capitalist practices and enterprises? Author Shoshana Zuboff warns Computer Weekly it is possible Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 May 2020
Government tells social media companies they must go further to address disinformation
House of Lords committee hears about government collaboration with social media firms to combat pandemic-related disinformation and online harms Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
13 May 2020
Coronavirus: Why the public sector must pursue IT transformation
It is clear that the current coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on digital transformation efforts in the public sector Continue Reading
By- Chris Gledhill
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News
12 May 2020
MPs take part in first live test of remote voting during Covid-19 debate
MPs will use phones and computers to vote from their homes in a House of Commons debate today in the biggest change in parliamentary procedure for 150 years Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 May 2020
Police failing to consult public on new technologies
A freedom of information campaign has revealed that UK police are largely failing to consult the public on their use of new technologies, with the potential to undermine the principle of policing by consent Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
12 May 2020
Smart thinking for modernised IT in the public sector
Far from lagging behind the private sector, many public sector organisations are embracing modern IT practices such as DevOps and agile methodologies Continue Reading
By- Bola Rotibi
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News
12 May 2020
Government launches online portal to arrange coronavirus testing kits for care homes
UK care homes are now able to digitally arrange deliveries of Covid-19 test kits through the launch of an online portal Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 May 2020
Will the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app work?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we get the expert reaction to find out if the NHS contact-tracing app will work. Staying close to clients is crucial through lockdown – we look at the importance of customer experience management. And imagine implementing a digital transformation plan in two weeks – one CIO explains how he did it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 May 2020
DWP takes centre stage in future of Gov.uk Verify
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has published its first blog post on Gov.uk Verify since July 2019. Given the dearth of communications about the troubled digital identity system, it tells a ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
11 May 2020
How Sage scrambled software development team for Job Retention Scheme module
Small team of Sage developers, testers and payroll specialists in race against time to help customers facilitate HMRC’s furlough scheme Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
11 May 2020
Scottish government launches tech sector review
Review, to be led by former Skyscanner COO Mark Logan, will look at how tech sector can help Scotland’s economy recover from Covid-19 Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 May 2020
IT transformation steps pave the path to new ways to work
The CEO of Difrent discusses how her roles in local and central government have played a role in public sector IT transformation Continue Reading
By- Rachel Murphy
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Feature
11 May 2020
Five pillars of public sector IT
Finding better ways for people to collaborate and share information digitally is the challenge government needs to embrace. We look at ways in which this can be achieved Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 May 2020
HM Treasury tells GDS: No further online services can use Gov.uk Verify
The recent 18-month reprieve for Verify came with strict conditions – the digital identity scheme must not be added to any more services, and existing users must find alternatives Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
07 May 2020
App launched to support social care workers through coronavirus
The Care Workforce tool will be rolled out to 1.5 million professionals as a hub for practical guidance and support Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2020
Facebook announces oversight board members
New board will rule on freedom of expression issues and make policy recommendations to social media giant. Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 May 2020
FBI search warrants reveal Trump aide’s messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
FBI search warrants reveal Trump campaigner Roger Stone sent private messages to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange after the site published thousands of documents that damaged Hillary Clinton’s election campaign Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 May 2020
Digital skills for the future, today
The education sector’s response to the coronavirus crisis demonstrates how digital systems and skills will be essential to the future of learning Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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E-Zine
07 May 2020
CW Benelux: IT budgets up in the air as Covid-19 disrupts business
Computer Weekly's annual IT priorities survey, which was carried out before the arrival of Covid-19 disrupted business plans, found that more than half of the IT leaders in the Benelux region expected budgets to be higher this year than last, and digital transformation would be the main recipient of budget increases. Also find out in this issue why fintechs are attracted to the Netherlands, and how Estonia emerged from Soviet rule to become a digital nation. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2020
Criminal justice system is failing cyber crime victims
Victims of cyber crime face barriers to reporting, receiving support and achieving justice, says a Home Office-backed study Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 May 2020
Re-purposing data and questionable effectiveness could undermine trust in NHS contact-tracing app
Experts call for greater clarity over how contact-tracing data will be used, while discussing the limitations of the coronavirus app Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
06 May 2020
HMRC tackles almost 300 coronavirus phishing websites
Of 292 websites removed since lockdown began on 23 March, 237 were proactively identified by HMRC and 55 were flagged by the public Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
06 May 2020
How Blackwell's is responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Traditional bookshop chain Blackwell’s talked about adaptations to its business model, trends and IT operation during the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
EC calls on the UK to ensure UK-Ireland border customs IT systems are ready
The European Commission has warned that the UK must be ready for IT systems implementation at the Northern Ireland/Ireland border to handle goods Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 May 2020
The role of AI in the war against pandemics
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how AI and data science are supporting the global push to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. We reveal, and talk to, the man behind the world’s first computer virus pandemic, the Love Bug. And we examine how the IT services market will change as a result of the current crisis. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
Assange extradition hearing to take place in September following coronavirus lockdown
An extradition hearing against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been delayed by four months, after defence and prosecution lawyers said the Covid-19 lockdown would make it impractical to hold a fair hearing in May Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
04 May 2020
Coronavirus: UK finance regulator gives more time for payment security compliance
Financial Conduct Authority has extended the deadline for payment processors to meet payment security standard Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
04 May 2020
Changing realities of digital transformation in the public sector
Digitisation of citizen service delivery and government operations has accelerated during the coronavirus outbreak, despite legacy constraints Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2020
Treasury gives Gov.uk Verify 18-month reprieve due to coronavirus
The government's troubled digital identity system was due to end funding in April 2020 but surge in use due to Universal Credit applications has brought a temporary reprieve Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
01 May 2020
No going back to packed workplaces after Covid-19
A recent project by IT service providers outlines how, in a post-coronavirus world, businesses like Barclays Bank will reduce their reliance on skyscrapers packed with people Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
01 May 2020
Why you should think before you Zoom
Feel free to use Zoom during the coronavirus lockdown, but think before you discuss anything confidential Continue Reading
By- Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co
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News
01 May 2020
Subpostmasters receive their ‘inadequate’ damages over Horizon IT scandal
Subpostmasters who had their lives ruined by the Post Office’s faulty IT system have received their damages after a High Court victory Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 May 2020
HMCTS deploys video platform for remote hearings during Covid-19
Magistrates’ and crown courts will use platform to conduct remote criminal hearings during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: UKCloud and VMware join forces to meet public sector demand for remote desktops
Public sector-focused IaaS provider UKCloud forges closer ties with VMware to meet the public sector demand for “government-grade” remote desktop technology Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Apr 2020
UK government secures Microsoft Azure discounts for public sector
Procurement chiefs at the Crown Commercial Service have secured an addendum to a long-standing Microsoft preferential pricing deal that now includes Azure public cloud services Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Apr 2020
GPs embrace virtual consultations to navigate Covid-19 outbreak
The majority of GPs across England are now operating with video meetings and more virtual services are being developed Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Government under pressure to give limited company IT workers more financial support
IT contractors who provide services through their own limited companies and pay themselves in dividends are largely uncatered for by the goverment's various coronavirus-focused business support packages, and are facing financial difficulties Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: GCHQ gets access to NHS data to beef up security
Health secretary gave GCHQ emergency powers to obtain information relating to the security of its networks and IT systems at the beginning of April, it has emerged Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Apr 2020
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Apr 2020
Worcestershire County Council turns to low code in coronavirus response effort
The county council of Worcestershire is using the OutSystems low-code platform to develop five apps to support internal staff and external volunteers during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Podcast
28 Apr 2020
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 55
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna talk about real-time video call transcription, as offered by OtterAI, the loan charge double whammy afflicting some contractors, Green Flag’s digital transformation, online food delivery developments under lockdown, and using AI to save coral reefs Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor