IT for government and public sector
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News
03 Jan 2024
Artificial intelligence to the front in Sweden’s National Technology Strategy
Sweden focuses in on artificial intelligence in its latest far-reaching national IT strategy Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2023
Finland shows off its new 20-qubit quantum computer
Anybody who scoffs at Finland’s lofty ambitions in the field of quantum computing should remember that not only is the country home to one of Europe's most successful companies (Nokia), but it also houses Europe’s most powerful supercomputer (LUMI). Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2018
Home Office dishes out more than £100m for police tech projects
The Home Office has awarded £42.7m of funding to a range of digital policing projects, as well as approved £70m for four ongoing national programmes across England and Wales Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2018
Northern Ireland to deploy patient portal
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland will begin piloting a patient portal later this month to support people with dementia Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
Intelligent automation spending to hit $232bn by 2025
Technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and machine learning could help traditional enterprises gain ground on digital-first giants Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
SamSam ransomware reaps $5.9m and counting
In just two and a half years, SamSam campaigns are believed to have netted nearly $6m for cyber criminals, an analysis of this adaptive and evasive strain of active ransomware reveals Continue Reading
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E-Zine
31 Jul 2018
How Estonia took a digital lead
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at one of the world’s most digitally advanced nations, Estonia, and ask what the UK government can learn from this small Baltic state. We talk to Airbus about how aircraft manufacturers are prioritising cyber security. And we examine how AI and robots will augment – not replace – human productivity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
Briton ran pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign that helped Trump deny Russian links
A British IT manager and former hacker from Darlington ran a disinformation campaign that duped former US intelligence agents and provided Donald Trump with manufactured “evidence” to deny that Russia interfered with the US election Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2018
Pentagon flags risky software suppliers
The Pentagon has drawn up a list of software suppliers that it wants the US military and defence contractors to avoid due to fears of risks to national security Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2018
Government to fund six connected vehicle simulation projects
The government has announced the winners of an R&D contest for connected vehicle simulation and modelling capabilities Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2018
Digital identity system for EU nationals should be used for all UK citizens, says report
Policy Exchange report recommends extending Home Office system for registering EU nationals post-Brexit to become UK-wide digital identity application Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2018
Post-quantum security on Airbus’s radar
With quantum computing on the horizon, multinational aerospace and defence firm Airbus is among those organisations that are looking at evolving their cryptography capabilities to stay ahead of technology Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2018
Openreach doubles down on full-fibre broadband roll-out
In its first annual review since splitting from BT, Openreach has recommitted to its targets for full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2018
UK relegated to fourth place in UN e–government survey
The UK has dropped from first to fourth in the United Nations’ ranking on e-governments across the world, falling behind Denmark, Australia and South Korea Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
Cities key to making data a new form of infrastructure, says Nesta
City governments need to take charge of data use and leverage responsible innovation, as data should not be seen as a saleable commodity, but a common good, according to the innovation foundation Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jul 2018
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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News
25 Jul 2018
MPs to investigate progress of digital government
Science and technology committee invites evidence for inquiry into spread of digital public services and the role of GDS Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Jul 2018
Beyond GDPR: ePrivacy could have an even greater impact on mobile
From how we monitor air pollution and manage our public transport systems, to how we enable connected cars and the next generation of 5G mobile services, the forthcoming ePR could have a lasting impact on European society Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2018
Government outsourcing at a crossroads, says PAC report
The government needs to change the market that supplies it with services through better contracting practices if it is to achieve anything beyond lowest price, according to a PAC report Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Ofcom proposes regulatory changes to support broadband investment
Following the recommendations of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, regulator Ofcom has proposed a package of measures to better support investment in full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
Openreach to cut wholesale broadband costs for CSP customers
Openreach plans to introduce wide-ranging cuts to FTTC and FTTP wholesale prices to get other providers to upgrade their users to faster broadband Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
MPs call for inquiry into smart meter roll-out
Government urged to conduct a review of the roll-out of smart meters for electricity and gas, and to intervene to tackle a number of failures Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2018
CIO interview: Miranda Sharp, director of innovation, Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey’s innovation director talks about how the mapping agency is embracing new technologies, working on infrastructure for connected cars, and creating a geospatial framework in Manchester Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
BDUK has £200m to kick-start rural full-fibre network build
Government plans to use money from the BDUK superfast broadband programme to drive the roll-out of full-fibre broadband to underserved rural areas Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
Government spend with SMEs down in 2016/17
Government figures show direct and indirect spend on small to medium-sized enterprises by government departments in the 2016/17 financial year have fallen Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2018
Full-fibre broadband for all to cost £30bn
The government has released its Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, setting the stage for the national roll-out of a full-fibre broadband network Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Huge Singapore data breach shows need for new approach
A major data breach in Singapore underlines the need for a new approach to protecting critical data and applications, say security experts Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Uptick in UK privacy awareness, says ICO
The UK’s privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office, reports increased public awareness of privacy and information rights issues Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Confusion reigns over value of 5G, says report
An Analysys Mason report commissioned by the Broadband Stakeholder Group has highlighted some of the challenges facing the deployment of 5G mobile networks in the UK Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cisco and UCL to open AI research unit in $100m digital economy boost
Cisco has extended its ongoing Country Digital Acceleration programme in the UK with a further $100m investment, part of which will go towards a new AI research centre Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
PAC doubts justice system transformation programme will be a success
Public Accounts Committee says it’s difficult to see how the government’s “extremely challenging" £1.2bn project to overhaul courts through use of technology “will ever work" Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cloud sales stoke Microsoft’s strong growth
Microsoft says cloud-based Office products made a huge contribution to sales growth Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
UK alerted to potential cyber risks of Huawei equipment
A report has raised concerns about the shortcomings of Huawei engineering processes, which it says could put UK telecommunications networks at risk Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Matt Hancock to promise £487m for NHS tech
In his first speech as health secretary, Matt Hancock will continue to fly the flag for digital Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
CNI sector lacks cyber security skills, government warned
The UK’s critical national infrastructure sector is being negatively impacted by the lack of cyber security skills, a report warns Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Digital consortium aims to develop digital inclusion project
A consortium of firms has come together to develop a project involving technology and local government partnerships to promote digital inclusion for those who are not digitally capable Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Collaborative alliance to advance UK’s cyber security profession
Leading UK organisations in cyber security have united to develop a national professional body in the field Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Committee proposes new laws for immigration of skilled workers after Brexit
The Science and Technology Committee has released a report proposing new rules surrounding the immigration of skilled workers once Brexit has come into force Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
NHS on the hunt for chief data officer
The NHS CDO will report directly to NHS Digital CEO Sarah Wilkinson, get paid up to £176,750 and be responsible for a budget of around £57m Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Nordic CTO interview: Martin Whitlock, Telenor Connexion
Norwegian telco is growing its global reach through its internet of things business unit Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Kcom secures second aggregate HSCN contract
Network services provider Kcom will supply broadband connectivity over the Health and Social Care Network to 10 health organisations in the north-east of England Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Expect jobs equilibrium if government sticks with AI plan
If the government keeps to its artificial intelligence sector deal, the number of new jobs created through the use of AI and automation will balance the job losses Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Jul 2018
How container technology is evolving
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as adoption of containers grows rapidly, we look at the choices and potential benefits of the technology. We examine the efforts being made to secure internet of things devices and ask if legislation is needed. And we assess how the government’s latest Brexit plans will affect the UK tech sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2018
Russian cyber attacks show need for international rules
Russian cyber attacks aimed at influencing foreign elections highlight the need for the international community to agree on rules of conduct and punitive consequences Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2018
Flexible IT contracts generate savings for HMRC
HMRC’s annual report and accounts show transformation savings are slightly lower than planned as Brexit work means other projects are put on hold, but it’s making significant savings from smaller and more agile IT contracts Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Traders may not be compliant with new customs IT system by end of March 2019
PAC hearing reveals several issues with getting the Customs Declaration Service ready on time, including that traders probably won’t have enough time to get their systems compatible and compliant with the new IT system Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Three-quarters of consumers have interacted with artificial intelligence
Capgemini survey finds 55% of people prefer a mix of AI and humans when they interact with organisations Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2018
An exciting time to be in cyber security innovation
Cyber security innovation has received a £1.35m shot in the arm from the UK government with the opening of a new innovation centre in London. Computer Weekly looks at why now is a good time to be working and innovating in this industry Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2018
The analogue minister
When Theresa May’s unstoppable reshuffle tour eventually reached as far as grinning app namesake Matt Hancock, he found himself thrust from his role as secretary of state for digital, culture, ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
Russian startup event more international than ever
This year’s Startup Village in Moscow was attended by more international companies and investors than ever before Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
Swedish state-private partnership will use advanced IT to secure cities
Swedish authorities are working with the private sector to develop geo-fencing technology to protect cities from vehicle-related terrorist attacks Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jul 2018
Give Jeremy Wright the chance to get digital right
The new DCMS secretary of state may not have much experience when it comes to digital, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't give him a chance. One thing's for sure though: Whether you want to call it ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jul 2018
Mind your drone business
Amazon is just the tip of the iceberg – companies are pouring hundreds of millions into the development of commercial drones Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
Facebook could face ICO fine of up to £500,000
Facebook could face the maximum fine provided by the UK’s previous data protection laws for lack of transparency and security issues relating to the harvesting of data, the UK’s privacy watchdog has revealed Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Lords urge Brexit negotiators to reach agreement on security
Time is running out for the UK and EU to agree on a future security relationship and if negotiators fail to find common ground, all stakeholders stand to lose, warns a Lords’ committee Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
UK falling behind European competition in efforts to produce powerhouse tech companies
Several European-based tech companies are on the way to competing with major US and Chinese counterparts, although the UK is falling behind in this race Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
NIC calls for nationwide broadband plan
The National Infrastructure Commission has called for a national broadband plan to support full-fibre roll-out Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Jeremy Wright appointed DCMS secretary of state in Cabinet reshuffle
Attorney general Jeremy Wright becomes DCMS secretary as Matt Hancock moves to the Department for Health and Social Care where he takes over as health secretary Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Singapore to build speech recognition system to speed up emergency response
Emergency responders in the city-state could be able to react more quickly in future with the help of the world’s first mixed-lingual speech recognition engine, to be developed at a new artificial intelligence speech lab Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Analysts question Australia government’s IBM deal
Industry analysts and experts have called the wisdom of the A$1bn IBM IT deal into question, with one claiming that the federal government should have used a range of suppliers instead Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Dutch government IT projects run €1bn over budget
Dutch government IT projects are costing much more money and taking far longer than expected Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Government needs to improve its outsourcing approach
Parliamentary committee advises government to improve its outsourcing methods in the wake of the collapse of Carillion Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
European Parliament calls for suspension of Privacy Shield
The Privacy Shield framework that replaced the Safe Harbour agreement for personal data transfers between the EU and the US is under increased pressure due to alleged non-compliance by US firms Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jul 2018
Just as government starts to get better at major IT projects - enter, Brexit
Slowly, slowly, the UK government is getting better at big IT projects. Thanks to Whitehall watchdog, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), we’re able to track the improvements in major ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Construction sector gets £420m investment for tech and innovation
Government has partnered with industry to deliver a Construction Sector Deal, which includes a joint £420m investment for “bytes and mortar smart construction” Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
UK joins forces with France on artificial intelligence and data
The UK and France will share expertise on AI and research, work together to improve digital services and collaborate to develop tech talent Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Local Digital Declaration sets out how to transform local public services
The declaration, which sets out five “principles of internet-age local public services”, is backed by £7.5m in government funding to help councils transform services Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Annual IPA report shows state of major government IT projects
None of the 29 government IT projects are given the lowest “red” ranking, but seven projects are rated as “amber/red”, including the Home Office digital borders programme and the NHS e-referral service, meaning successful delivery is in doubt Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Slow broadband fuels a post-Brexit storm for rural communities
Lack of access to reliable broadband and mobile networks threatens rural livelihoods after Brexit, according to a Local Government Association report Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jul 2018
Siri, show me a threat to national security
Gavin Williamson unwittingly summoning Siri on his iPhone whilst updating Parliament on the fight against Daesh has marked him as national security’s weak link, which couldn’t really be any less ... Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Israel accuses Hamas of using spy apps to target soldiers
Israel has accused Hamas of using apps to hijack soldiers’ phones to spy on them, and UK defence secretary demonstrates how effective that could be Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Exiting EU committee cattle-prods government on 'data adequacy'
House of Commons Select Committee for Exiting the European Union urges the government to start the process to secure a “Data Adequacy Decision” from the EU pronto Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
NHS data breach caused details of 150,000 patients to be shared
The NHS has inadvertently shared the confidential data of 150,000 patients over a three-year period due to a coding error in one of the most common GP IT systems Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Government welcomes Lords AI report, vaunts industrial strategy
The government has published its official, supportive response to the House of Lords select committee report on artificial intelligence, published earlier this year Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Government launches G-Cloud 10
The 10th iteration of G-Cloud is now live, with more than 3,500 suppliers awarded a place on the procurement framework Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Food Standards Agency pilots blockchain in slaughterhouse
Distributed ledger technology trialled in cattle slaughterhouse to improve transparency across the food supply chain Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Huge potential for use of big data to improve ambulance services, report finds
King’s College London report says government should explore value of big data, and calls for London ambulance services to partner with TfL to navigate traffic ‘more intelligently’ Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Department for Work and Pensions uses artificial intelligence to crack down on benefits fraud
DWP has made several digital strides, including developing AI to track organised benefits fraud, moved more than 100 digital products to “new hosting arrangements” and made savings on technology contracts, according to its annual report Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Finland’s R&D spending is recovering after a lost decade
The Finnish tech sector could benefit form better access to funds as the government prepares to increase spending on research and development Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
HMRC deactivates record number of fake websites
HM Revenue & Customs has removed more than 20,000 malicious websites in the past year, but warns people to stay alert to the threat from online fraudsters Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2018
Australian government grappling with digital transformation woes
Digital transformation in Australia’s public sector has been beset by soaring rhetoric and vague aspirations by government, a new report reveals Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
UK government cyber security standard welcomed
The information security community has welcomed the publication of the government’s minimum cyber security standard, which could be used by any organisation to improve its cyber defences Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
Home Office criticised over ESN review progress
In an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, Home Office permanent secretary Philip Rutnam defended the progress of the ESN project review Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
UK police forces are not taking advantage of digital, says policing minister
Embracing technology remains one of the biggest challenges facing UK police forces, according to policing minister Nick Hurd Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
NHS Digital signs three-year cyber security partnership with IBM
Partnership with IBM aims to bolster cyber security responses and defences, including expanding NHS Digital’s Cyber Security and Operations Centre Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
UK biometrics strategy criticised for lack of content
The long-awaited government biometrics strategy falls short of the mark, say critics, failing to provide a detailed and coherent strategy or governance framework Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
British Muslim considers appeal after court rules repeated terrorism stops are legal
Muzaffar Abdullah, a 37-year-old gas engineer who has been stopped and questioned by police at airports at least 10 times, is considering an appeal after being found guilty of wilful obstruction for refusing to answer questions under controversial terrorism legislation. He received a conditional discharge. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
TfL partners with Siemens to revamp traffic network for connected cars
A traffic control system being developed by Siemens and TfL will propel traffic management into the era of the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
Significant challenges remain with HMRC’s customs IT system, says NAO
HM Revenue and Customs has reduced “some risks” in its customs declaration service’s readiness for Brexit, but the tight timetable remains a “major challenge”, says National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Lorca will help drive UK cyber exports, says ex-GCHQ boss
New London cyber security innovation centre will help to boost exports of UK cyber security expertise, says former GCHQ director Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Government must challenge popular smart city misconceptions
A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Cities says many people feel alienated by the concept, and calls on the government to challenge some popular misconceptions Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Cyber criminals 'infect and collect' in cryptojacking surge
Illicit cryptocurrency mining offers cyber criminals lower risk, higher efficacy and greater ease of making money, adding passive exploitation to ransomware extortion, data breach theft and fraud, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Brent Council tenants to receive full-fibre broadband service
Borough-wide FTTP broadband roll-out could address up to 100,000 homes and businesses in North London Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Technology key to keeping staff happy
Giving employees access to the latest technologies will improve their satisfaction and increase productivity, survey shows Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
AI and other tech key to post-Brexit success, says Matt Hancock
Digital secretary Matt Hancock highlights the importance of emerging technologies to the future of the UK at the opening of London’s cyber security innovation centre Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
GDS is trying to democratise digital, says Cunnington
GDS boss Kevin Cunnington offers departments help with Brexit and says GDS is working to solve the “hardest problems”, as well as mapping innovation across government Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
British Muslim challenges use of intelligence databases for repeated police stops
Muzaffar Abdullah is challenging police use of intelligence databases to repeatedly stop and question Muslims, after being arrested for refusing to answer questions under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000. His lawyers say he had been stopped at least 10 times before and the police should have known he had no connection to terrorism Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
London cyber innovation centre opens
The government-funded London cyber innovation centre is set to open today and welcome the first cyber security businesses as a study reveals that a quarter of UK firms lack the right security technology Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
Projects receive funding to help digitise manufacturing
Following recommendations from the Industrial Digitisation review, the EPSRC is funding AI and process automation projects Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
Nordic and Baltic states agree on joint approach to AI
The governments of the Nordic and Baltic region want to work closer together to further increase the status of artificial intelligence in business and society Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
UK privacy groups join call on EU to halt comms data collection
UK-based privacy groups have joined calls for a halt to the collection of communications data by European Union member states Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
CCS cancels Crown Marketplace tender, but says programme continues
The Crown Commercial Service has cancelled a tender for an element of the Crown Marketplace, but insists the programme continues as the organisation has made “important decisions” to clarify scope and focus Continue Reading