IT for government and public sector
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Feature
27 Aug 2024
Computer simulations show Swedish fusion initiative could have global impact
The only nuclear fusion initiative in the Nordics, Novatron, believes it has a lot to offer on the global scale Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
20 Aug 2024
Helsinki braced for elevated cyber attacks
The City of Helsinki is increasing its collaboration with cyber security and crime investigators following a major attack on its systems Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2018
Smart Dubai platform is the backbone of the city's transformation
Aisha bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, talks about the Smart Data platform and soon-to-be-unveiled UAE Pass, a digital ID and signature which is being touted as one of the foundations a city needs to transform Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
06 Nov 2018
Automation and CSR are driving reskilling process for UK plc, says Cisco
UK business leaders are planning to make dramatic changes to their organisations between now and 2020, according to a new report from Cisco Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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06 Nov 2018
Why subpostmasters and Post Office are battling it out in High Court
After over a decade of controversy, next week marks the beginning of a court battle between subpostmasters and the Post Office over allegations of faults in an accounting system leading to unfair prosecutions. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
Openreach launches Fibre First programme in Belfast and Nottingham
Openreach has named Belfast and Nottingham as the latest cities to benefit from a full-fibre broadband roll-out Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Nov 2018
PAC has ‘serious concerns’ over UK border and new customs IT system
Public Accounts Committee remains concerned about the Customs Declaration Service and the country’s borders post Brexit Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
NHS to use predictive tech to prevent illnesses
Health secretary Matt Hancock wants to use technology to predict disease and stop people falling ill, with AI and genomics having the ‘potential to change everything’ Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
UKtech50 2018: Vote for the most influential person in UK IT
Tell us who you think should be chosen as the most influential person in the UK tech scene for 2018 by submitting your vote now Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Nov 2018
Chancellor's Budget boost for tech is tempered by Brexit realities
Gone, or so it seems, are the days when Computer Weekly laments after every Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that tech has been overlooked. There is little doubt that ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
02 Nov 2018
Government is open for business, says SME Crown Representative
The government’s Crown Representative for SMEs, Emma Jones, sheds light on her three-pronged approach to increase spend with smaller businesses Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Government fails in first attempt to hire chief security officer
The government’s initial recruitment campaign for the UK’s "biggest and most important security job” has been unsuccessful, Cabinet Office admits Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Departing DWP IT boss Mayank Prakash to take on digitisation role at Centrica
DWP’s outgoing chief digital and information officer will begin new role in charge of digitalisation of Centrica’s consumer business in the New Year Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
IoT R&D projects missed out on £10m of government funding
A series of delays and disruption caused chiefly by changes in project ownership meant the government’s IoT UK Research and Innovation Programme failed to use a quarter of its allocated budget between 2015 and 2018 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
31 Oct 2018
Hyperoptic full-fibre network hits public housing milestone
More than 150,000 publicly owned homes have now been connected to Hyperoptic’s ultrafast fibre broadband network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
31 Oct 2018
Digital services tax weakens the case for tech startups to choose the UK
The UK government’s plan for a tax specifically targeting big digital firms risks undermining international efforts to reform corporate taxation for the digital age Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
31 Oct 2018
UK Post Office looks to enable reusable digital ID
The UK Post Office is investigating the possibility of enabling UK citizens to re-use their passport data for other applications where digital identity is a key component Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Oct 2018
Budget 2018: A mixed bag
Computer Weekly looks at some of the detail in the tech-laden 2018 Budget and can’t get away from the big elephant in the room: the impact of a potential No Deal Brexit Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
Budget 2018: No great leap forward for broadband, but no need to panic
The chancellor set aside £1.6bn for digital technology in the Budget, but broadband services did not draw much attention. Is this a surprise, or a reflection of growing commercial investment in full-fibre, and what should the role of government be? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Oct 2018
IR35 reforms: Private sector extension confirmed for April 2020 in Autumn Budget
As the government confirms the IR35 reforms will be extended to large and medium-sized businesses in the private sector from April 2020, campaigners claim the move risks destabilising the UK's flexible workforce Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Oct 2018
UK government taskforce commits to distributed ledger technologies
Report says distributed ledger technology “has the potential to deliver significant benefits in financial services and other sectors in the future” Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Oct 2018
Hammond’s digital services tax is a big risk, say experts
The tech industry is not impressed with the chancellor’s plan to tax web giants, saying it can stifle innovation, while tax lawyers warn that it is a very risky move that could lead to US retaliation Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
Government consults on full-fibre for tenants, new-build homes
Proposed legislation would compel landlords and property developers to offer full-fibre broadband to tenants and customers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Oct 2018
Why subpostmasters and Post Office are battling it out in the High Court
After over a decade of controversy, next week marks the beginning of a court battle between subpostmasters and the Post Office over allegations of faults in an accounting system leading to unfair prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Oct 2018
Finnish city Espoo trials artificial intelligence for community support
The authorities for Finnish city Espoo are testing out AI technology to help them target services at the residents who need them most Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
29 Oct 2018
Police tech is ‘a complete and utter mess’, says Home Affairs Committee
Committee has “serious concerns” about police forces’ digital capabilities, interoperability and tech adoption, and urges ministers to take responsibility Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
O2 extends rural 4G network to 339 communities
O2 has extended its rural network roll-out, targeting over 300 small communities all over the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Oct 2018
IoT ecosystem needs to be investigated, say experts
A conference of IoT experts convened by Enisa and Europol has made key recommendations to ensure security vulnerabilities do not overshadow benefits Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
25 Oct 2018
Trusted nodes: The next generation in quantum key distribution
QKD is a form of protection against interception by quantum computers, but cost and technical limitations have made the technology impractical. Could trusted nodes make all the difference? Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
MEPs call for action in wake of Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal
European members of parliament demand action to protect citizens’ privacy from abuses such as those uncovered in the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data sharing scandal Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Oct 2018
Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years
Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2018
ICO issues maximum £500,000 fine to Facebook
The UK privacy watchdog has confirmed that Facebook has escaped a fine of more than $1bn under the GDPR, but will face the maximum under the DPA for failing to protect users’ personal information Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
24 Oct 2018
Autonomous taxi trials underway in Dubai
Dubai’s transport authority has started road testing the region’s first autonomous taxi, designed in partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis and DG World Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
24 Oct 2018
CityFibre backers pump £2.5bn into full-fibre broadband
Network expansion will add 27 towns and cities to CityFibre’s current roll-out to 10 locations in support of a consumer full-fibre service delivered by Vodafone Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Oct 2018
11 of 12 border IT systems at risk of not being ready by Brexit, says NAO report
All but one of the critical IT systems needed at the UK border are at risk of not being ready by 29 March 2019, which will have implications if there is a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
Government can’t guarantee no-deal Brexit data-sharing agreement
Digital minister Margot James says there is no clear timetable on when the UK will secure a data adequacy decision from the EU, and cannot guarantee an agreement will be in place in the event of a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
Interview: Steve Grobman, McAfee CTO shares his views on some burning security questions
Cyber security technology innovator and veteran Steve Grobman shares his views on adversarial artificial intelligence, post-quantum cryptography and security for next-gen tech Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
23 Oct 2018
Blockchain not the best technology for every use considered, says Australian government report
Australian government report finds that there is a better technology than blockchain for every use considered in its report Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Oct 2018
Government to invest £8m in Brexit customs training and automation
The Treasury and HMRC are putting measures in place to support the customs sector should the UK leave the EU with no deal, including funding to increase automation and training Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2018
The troublesome saga of Gov.uk Verify
As the government plans to hand over its flagship identity assurance programme to the private sector, Computer Weekly looks at the history of the troubled project and how Gov.uk Verify ended up on the chopping board. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Oct 2018
Where next for digital identity?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government hands its digital identity service, Gov.uk Verify, to the private sector, we examine the history and prospects for the troubled system. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-native architecture. And we compare the flash storage capabilities of the leading cloud providers, AWS, Azure and Google. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
Government pumps more funding into NHS ‘test beds’ programme
Seven new “test beds” will receive £7m to trial a range of technologies to improve patient care in the second wave of the NHS Test Beds Programme Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2018
Government to invest an extra £215m in UK innovation centres
The extra funding will be given to the Catapult network of innovation centres, focusing on digital, medicines discovery, future cities and transport systems Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2018
McAfee CTO raises concerns about election cyber security
The security industry needs to look at the security of election processes around the world as well as the security of voting and counting machines, says McAfee CTO Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
19 Oct 2018
Interview: Matt Hancock, secretary of state for health and social care, on his NHS ‘tech vision’
Matt Hancock brings rare digital experience to running the NHS and social care systems, but can he overcome the legacy of past health service technology failures? Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
18 Oct 2018
Dubai Health Authority unveils virtual health app for GP consultations
Health authority adopts new technology as part of the Dubai Future Accelerators initiative Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
18 Oct 2018
Industry and government must collaborate to drive the digital economy, says techUK CEO
Industry and government must work together to grow use of technology across the UK economy, according to techUK CEO Julian David Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2018
McAfee researchers uncover ‘significant’ espionage campaign
Researchers discover campaign targeting South Korea, the US and Canada with links to eight-year-old source code from a threat group that has been dormant for five years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Oct 2018
Middle East gears up for 5G
The race for 5G is well and truly under way, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia are well positioned to be among the first countries in the world to deliver the benefits of this new telecoms protocol Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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18 Oct 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
18 Oct 2018
MoJ to go all-in on public cloud as infrastructure modernisation push gathers pace
The Ministry of Justice claims modernising, retiring and migrating its legacy IT systems to the public cloud will help it accrue long-term savings of around 60% on hosting costs Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
18 Oct 2018
Home Office ‘seriously’ considered ESN shutdown
New disclosures from those responsible for the troubled Emergency Services Network project have revealed that, contrary to previous denials, the Home Office came close to pulling the plug earlier this year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Oct 2018
No new funding for Hancock’s NHS tech vision
Getting the technology plan right is more about standards than money, says health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, as he explains why NHS organisations won’t be given additional funding to deliver on his vision Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
17 Oct 2018
Hancock sets out NHS tech vision
Government will mandate national open standards for the NHS and tech suppliers, build a health and caretech ecosystem and give local NHS organisations more flexibility in how and what tech they buy Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2018
Public Health England builds Ceph and Lustre cloud for analytics
Healthcare analytics and modelling organisation Public Health England built an open source cloud from Red Hat Ceph object storage and Lustre scale-out file access storage to petabyte scale Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
16 Oct 2018
UK faces 10 cyber attacks a week as hostile states step up hacking, says NCSC
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has thwarted more than 1,600 attacks over the past two years – many by hostile nation states Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
15 Oct 2018
Home Office completes initial test of online system for registering EU citizens
Online application process for registering EU citizens in the UK after Brexit has concluded initial trials, and will now be expanded to a wider group Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
15 Oct 2018
Microsoft staff allegedly pen open letter urging firm to drop bid for US government cloud deal
Letter calls on software giant to bow out of the race for a controversial, 10-year cloud contract with the US Department of Defense Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
15 Oct 2018
Tech companies should not be under legal duty to remove terrorist material, says watchdog
The internet should not be a safe place for terrorists, but making it compulsory for technology companies to trawl for radical content risks interfering with the rights of innocent people, says Max Hill QC, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin & Fiona O'Cleirigh
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News
15 Oct 2018
Cost of WannaCry attack to NHS set at £92m
Department for Health and Social Care estimates the immediate cost of the May 2017 WannaCry attack on the NHS was £92m, and says it will have spent about £275m on improvements to its cyber security infrastructure by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Oct 2018
Watchdog calls for clarity on Schedule 7 terrorism powers
The Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation has called for greater clarity over police Schedule 7 powers to seize mobile phones and computers and question people without grounds for suspicion at ports and airports Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Oct 2018
RATs and Mimikatz among top publicly available hacking tools
Remote access Trojans (RATs), web shells and Mimikatz among the top publicly available tools that are used in cyber attacks around the world, a five-nation cyber intelligence report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Oct 2018
The troublesome saga of Gov.uk Verify
As the government plans to hand over its flagship identity assurance programme to the private sector, Computer Weekly looks at the history of the troubled project and how Gov.uk Verify ended up on the chopping board Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2018
Nato to be fully operational in cyber space by 2023
Nato is aiming to achieve full operational readiness in cyber space within five years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Oct 2018
Robots in the workplace supported by 81% of business chiefs
Robotic process automation continues to be taken up by more organisations – but despite proven benefits, those that already use it are struggling to scale it up Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Oct 2018
Google-supported programme in Netherlands helps primary schools with computational thinking
A programme to help primary school teachers in the Netherlands understand IT is gaining momentum Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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Blog Post
10 Oct 2018
GDS must share the lessons of Verify - good and bad - to boost the digital identity ecosystem
Depending on your perspective, Gov.uk Verify is now either secure in its future at the heart of the UK’s emerging digital identity ecosystem, or it has one foot in the grave and is on the way to ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
10 Oct 2018
Ofcom says government should lead on internet regulation
Representatives from the telecoms regulator tell House of Lords that the government should build a framework for internet regulation that other bodies can follow and enforce Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
10 Oct 2018
Bug bounties not a silver bullet, Katie Moussouris warns
Targeted bug bounties have a role to play in cyber security, but they are not a "silver bullet", and run the risk of wiping out talent pipelines if poorly implemented, warns bug bounty pioneer Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Oct 2018
Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Oct 2018
Government to end investment in Gov.uk Verify digital identity system
Cabinet Office announces 18-month transition to hand troubled identity assurance programme over to private sector Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
- 09 Oct 2018
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News
09 Oct 2018
Tech takes centre stage in CBI’s pre-Budget wish list
Industry calls on government to set the tone for a tech-friendly business environment after the UK leaves the EU Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Oct 2018
Cooperation vital in cyber security, says former Estonian minister
States acting alone cannot be efficient in cyber security and need to cooperate with others to build trust, says a former foreign minister of Estonia Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Oct 2018
NCSC head calls for technocratic partnership to fix cyber risks
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre is appealing for collaboration with the technology industry to remedy key vulnerabilities in current IT Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Oct 2018
Geospatial Commission pumps £5m into unlocking value of location data
Commission wants to unlock the value of location data held by its partners through the use of emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
GDPR case work swamps Denmark’s data protection agency
The agency investigating alleged breaches of GDPR in Denmark is recruiting additional resources to cope with the increase in work Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
05 Oct 2018
Business secretary awards regulators £10m to drive innovation
Regulators will be given funding to drive innovation and strengthen regulations in areas such as automation, data and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2018
CIO interview: Niall Quinn, technology director, Crown Commercial Service
The Crown Commercial Service’s technology director talks about how the government’s procurement agency is working to make buying easier, drive innovation forward and shake up the public sector Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2018
UK and allies accuse Russia of cyber attack campaign
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has identified a campaign by the Russian military intelligence service of “indiscriminate and reckless” cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
03 Oct 2018
Blockchain found at bottom of scraped government barrel
Blockchain answer to Irish border question, but what about Facebook? Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Oct 2018
Matt Hancock plans to sequence five million genomes in five years
The health secretary aims to expand the government-funded 100,000 Genomes Project and sequence five million genomes over the next five years and roll out genomic testing across the NHS Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
Technology shouldn’t leave anyone behind, says Jeremy Wright
DCMS secretary of state highlights investment in 5G and superfast broadband, and says no one should be left behind by technology Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
Filling the blockchain chasm
Blockchain as a term is becoming common language, but there is a long way to go before it will mean anything to the performance of most organisations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Oct 2018
Industry backs Norway’s AI powerhouse project
Industry and academia in Norway are working together to boost the country’s artificial intelligence capabilities Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
02 Oct 2018
Openreach extends full-fibre broadband roll-out to Coventry
Openreach is forging ahead with its Fibre First full-fibre broadband programme and has started to roll out ultrafast services in Coventry Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Oct 2018
Government explores blockchain to make buying and selling property easier and cheaper
HM Land Registry moves into the next phase of a project that will use the latest technologies to speed up property transactions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
02 Oct 2018
While Brexit rages on, the UK needs to be looking at the global picture
Talks at the World Trade Organisation in October will shape the future of digital trade, and it is crucial the voice of UK tech is heard Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
01 Oct 2018
Launch of NHS app marks a new era
The NHS has begun piloting its coveted app, but how exactly will it work, and what does it mean for patients accessing the health service? Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2018
Government launches public consultation on smart data
Smart data review aimed at encouraging new data services to help customers of utilities and banks Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
01 Oct 2018
Police Scotland sets out 10-year digital plan
Scottish Police Authority has approved Police Scotland’s 10-year digital transformation plan, which aims to bring the country’s police forces into the 21st century and requires £244m in capital funding and £54m in reform funding Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2018
UK will unilaterally tax web giants, says Hammond
Chancellor threatens to go it alone on tax reform for digital services businesses if an international agreement cannot be reached Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2018
UK firms’ password security score ‘average’
While businesses are making strides in strengthening password security, there is more work to be done, with the UK password score lagging behind the frontrunners, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Oct 2018
Two autonomous vehicle projects funded in government contest
The National Infrastructure Commission’s Roads for the Future contest has awarded a £50,000 prize fund to two projects exploring how to make the UK’s roads ready for connected and autonomous vehicles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Sep 2018
UKtech50 2018 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
EU sees eIDAS regulation come into full force
A regulation aimed at cutting red tape to enable a digital single market in Europe will soon be in full force, but it could present some challenges to the UK after Brexit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
27 Sep 2018
Smart places can supercharge the digital economy
The UK needs to enhance its digital capability, and there are huge opportunities for different regions to secure a niche within our growing digital economy Continue Reading
By- Matthew Evans, TechUK
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Feature
27 Sep 2018
Prepare now for quantum computers, QKD and post-quantum encryption
The predicted processing power of quantum computers is likely to make existing encryption algorithms obsolete. Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a possible solution - we investigate whether QKD is viable Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
Australian teen Apple hacker avoids jail time
“Fan” who broke into Apple’s mainframe from his home in Melbourne has avoided prison because the information he gathered was recovered Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Sep 2018
ICO threatens fines for outstanding fees
The UK’s privacy watchdog has issued warning letters to organisations, including some NHS trusts and government organisations, for failing to pay a new data protection fee Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Sep 2018
Indian IT giant TCS sees IBM and Accenture as nearest rivals
Rapidly-growing Tata Consultancy Services has its eyes on the US IT giants, with customer service key if it is to overtake them Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
26 Sep 2018
Why the government should rethink the UK’s surveillance laws
The European Court of Human Rights has made clear that the Snoopers’ Charter is an unlawful violation of people’s rights and freedoms Continue Reading
By- Megan Goulding