IT for government and public sector
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24 Aug 2023
AWS debuts Dedicated Local Zones with Singapore government as first customer
The new offering will be fully managed by AWS, built for exclusive use by a customer or community, and placed in a customer-specified location or datacentre Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2022
Inside Singapore’s public sector IT strategy
Adopting a platform approach with products that can scale across the board and building a strong engineering bench are some of the key aspects in Singapore’s public sector IT strategy Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
Mobile spectrum sharing is vital for UK 5G roll-out, says report
A report commissioned by independent network builders’ body Inca has warned that current approaches to how spectrum is apportioned are leaving vast amounts unused, and this needs to change Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
UK Space Agency offers £4m fund for using space tech in the NHS
The UK Space Agency is giving £4m to innovators working to adapt space technology to improve medical treatment and care in the NHS Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jun 2018
Assessing the hyperscale squeeze on G-Cloud's SMEs
The latest government spend data suggests public sector IT buyers are increasingly using G-Cloud to procure services from the hyperscale cloud community, prompting concerns about the impact this might have on the SME-friendly framework Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
BEIS and DfE not addressing Brexit impact on Stem skills, says PAC
A Public Accounts Committee report has raised concerns that government departments are not doing enough, quickly enough, to understand how Brexit will affect the supply of science, technology, engineering and maths skills in the UK Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
UK cyber skills in demand, says Dorset firm C3IA Solutions
UK cyber security skills are in demand and there is a bright future in exporting them, according to Dorset-based firm C3IA Solutions Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
Brexit-induced immigration law shake-up ‘could spur tech startup growth’
By rebuilding immigration laws after it leaves the EU, the UK could make it easier for foreign workers to get visas and join startups, House of Lords committee hears Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
SME provider takes on Cambridgeshire public sector network contract
Managed network services provider MLL Telecom has been awarded the EastNet contract to run WAN services across Cambridgeshire, replacing a legacy Virgin Media Network Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
A dozen councils get tech innovation funding
The councils will use the funding, awarded by NHS Digital and the Local Government Association, to pilot how technology can improve social care services Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
Government sponsors diversity cyber academy
The UK government has awarded a grant for the establishment of a cyber academy to promote neurodiversity in the industry Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
How NHS visa cap exemption could help boost tech sector
The government has announced that NHS doctors and nurses will no longer be subject to Tier 2 visa caps, but what does this mean for the technology industry? Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2018
Need for speed: designing a modern campus LAN
Just like datacentres before them, campus LANs are increasingly being defined by virtualisation and software-based controls. Next to this shift, the hardware also continues to improve as network owners look to keep pace with user demand Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Nine out of 10 enterprises will use robotic process automation by 2020
Robotic process automation take-up expected to reach 92% of European enterprises within two years, finds ISG survey Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
CIO interview: Taavi Kotka, former CIO, Estonian government
Estonia’s former CIO talks to Computer Weekly about how to make services work for people, why the skills gap shouldn’t be an excuse not to digitise, and the importance of going to the gym Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Dutch organisations must unite to fight DDoS attacks
Experts in the Netherlands call on Dutch corporations and institutions to work together to help prevent distributed denial of service attacks Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Government’s broadband service obligation derided by industry
As Ofcom starts the process of finding a provider willing to step up to manage the government’s 10Mbps broadband universal service obligation, the project has been derided by network builders and stakeholders alike Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
NHS trust dumps creaking EMC SAN for Nutanix hyper-converged
Derbyshire-based NHS trust had reached end-of-life with Dell servers and EMC SAN, so it took the plunge with Nutanix hyper-converged to reap space, power and reliability gains Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
MPs see risk to critical infrastructure as top threat
A majority of MPs are concerned about the cyber threat to critical national infrastructure, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2018
Technology can help solve some of society’s pressing social and environmental problems
A recent initiative on using technology to tackle the illegal wildlife trade shows how much the tech sector can contribute to solving some of society's biggest challenges Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2018
An audience with Matt Hancock, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport
Matt Hancock is the first Cabinet minister with a digital background, and he's keen to impress on the tech sector that he’s on their side. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Theresa May gives NHS £20bn birthday gift and says tech is key
The prime minister promises to increase NHS funding by an extra £20bn a year by 2023, and highlights importance of tech in improving care and enabling earlier diagnosis Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2018
IPsoft’s digital worker is part of a shift in human productivity
IPsoft used its annual user summit to allow customers to update themselves on the career of its cognitive digital agent Amelia Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2018
Universal Credit value for money ‘unproven’, says NAO
National Audit Office is uncertain DWP’s flagship benefits reform programme will ever achieve value for money, but says it’s too late to turn back Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Jun 2018
The next moves by DCMS on data and digital identity must lay foundations for UK's digital economy
Matt Hancock, the secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS), is not everyone’s cup of tea – especially when that cup is Matt Hancock branded. But regardless of whether you’re ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Encryption is under attack, says Venafi CEO Jeff Hudson
Encryption is one of the fundamental principles on which the internet is built, but this vital technology is under threat from criminals and ill-advised government policies, says Venafi CEO Jeff Hudson Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Government Geospatial Commission opens up OS MasterMap data
The Geospatial Commission, announced by chancellor Philip Hammond in his 2017 Autumn Budget, has opened up some Ordnance Survey MasterMap data to boost small businesses Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Government launches £50m competition for digital pathology and imaging
The government will provide funding for up to six specialist centres focusing on digital pathology or medical imaging, as part of the drive to make the UK a world leader in the field Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Cyber attack warnings highlight need to be prepared
Fresh warnings about the vulnerability of national infrastructure to cyber attacks show the need for securing and monitoring associated control systems connected to the internet Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
GP at Hand service will destabilise GP practices, says Unite
Union calls on government to scrap on-demand GP app, saying it threatens the future of NHS GP practices and is eroding the personal relationship between patients and clinicians Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Advanced network supports new learning model at Northampton Uni
The University of Northampton is preparing to open a new campus at a cost of £330m, and has turned to Cisco to supply an intelligent, secure network to support its innovative learning model Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
DCMS sets out plans for National Data Strategy
A new centre for data ethics and innovations will drive UK government policy making regarding data sharing and use of public data Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
CogX AI show opens with debate on Europe’s lack of dominance
European researchers have made significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, but the dominant players all seem to be based in Silicon Valley Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Prime minister announces new visa for startups
The government promises new “startup” visa for entrepreneurs, a £2.5bn British Patient Capital fund to support UK companies going global, and plans for two international tech hubs Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
Mayor Khan bids to make London the world’s smartest city
At London Tech Week, mayor Sadiq Khan launched a city-wide initiative to harness the capital’s technology talent to address London’s most pressing problems Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
CityFibre wins key decision in fake fibre case
CityFibre has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review of the ASA’s November 2017 decision about the use of the term fibre in broadband ads Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
Wales to launch £100m transformation fund for health and social care
Welsh government promises to increase investment in digital technologies and infrastructure, improve digital leadership and establish a national data resource to share information Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
BT announces “unhackable” quantum-secured network
In the face of the threat that quantum computers could crack many of the encryption methods used to protect highly sensitive data, BT has developed a “quantum-secured” network Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
Industry must do more to open up cyber security profession
Talented and successful cyber security researcher and passionate advocate for the profession, James Lyne reveals that he fell into security more by accident than design, and says training and recruitment must change to find and develop talented individuals Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
An audience with Matt Hancock, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport
Matt Hancock is the first Cabinet minister with a digital background, and he's keen to impress on the tech sector that he’s on their side Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2018
GDS loses digital identity policy to DCMS
The move follows DCMS taking over data policy from GDS and means Cabinet Office is no longer responsible for relations with private sector ID ecosystem Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
Parliamentary computers at risk after staff targeted by phone phishing
Police are investigating phone phishing attacks targeted against Parliament. Staff warned not to disclose details of their computers to fraudulent callers. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
Businesses must report cyber crime, panel urges
By reporting cyber crimes, private enterprise can help improve national and international cyber defences and bring criminals to justice, according to an expert panel Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
DWP finally publishes Universal Credit business case
Published eight years after the programme began, the business case states that Universal Credit will generate £8bn a year in “economic value” once it is in a “steady state” Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
Nation state cyber attacks affect all, says former GCHQ boss
Cyber attacks by nation states used to be a small part of the problem for state authorities to address, but now all organisations are potential targets of nation state attacks, according to former GCHQ head Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
Newcastle Council to show off smartest street in Britain
The Great Exhibition of the North will see Mosley Street in Newcastle upon Tyne transformed into Britain’s smartest street as part of a demonstration of IoT technology Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
HMRC puts numerous IT projects on hold to focus on Brexit
Nearly 40 technology projects and changes are being put on the backburner because of Brexit priorities, including improving HM Revenue and Customs’ data-sharing capabilities and parts of the Maxing Tax Digital programme Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
UK tech firms increase exports by more than 20%
The country’s tech sector continues to blossom and has significantly increased the export of both services and goods in recent years Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
HMRC on track for August roll-out of customs IT system
The government will have a “fully functioning” customs declaration service by January 2019, HMRC CEO Jon Thompson told MPs Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Boris Johnson wants tech to fight illegal wildlife trade
The foreign secretary wants the country’s “finest technological brains” to help combat poaching and save endangered species Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Technology key to new UK counter-terrorism strategy
Technologies such as machine learning and data analytics are key to the UK government’s updated counter-terrorism strategy Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Scotland to begin building identity platform prototype this autumn
Scottish government plans flexible approach to online identity providers as it aims to launch alpha phase of is online identity assurance programme in August 2018 Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Subpostmasters told to expect decision on alleged unfair prosecutions in August
The Criminal Courts Review Commission is expected to announce the findings of an investigation into alleged unfair subpostmaster prosecutions in August Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Retail sector flagged as slow to adopt cloud technologies in Bitglass research
The fourth annual Bitglass cloud adoption survey reveals enterprise appetite for off-premise technologies is continuing to rise, but some industries are moving more slowly than others Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Sweden and India in technology collaboration
Sweden has entered a partnership with India that will include joint work on smart city and mobility technologies Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Security community urged to prepare for quantum computing
A top European chief information security officer is urging the security community to prepare for quantum computing to ensure their encryption processes are ready in time Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research uses open source clouds to aid cancer research
OICR explains why it is backing open source software and commodity hardware to help accelerate the pace of cancer research across the globe Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 May 2018
Tier 2 visas – a challenge for the tech sector
With staff shortages already being reported in the technology sector and Brexit potentially adding to the problem, tech departments need to get their Tier 2 visa applications right Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
US issues warning about North Korean malware
US government has identified more than 85 networks compromised by two malware families believed to be North Korean in origin Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
US jails Canadian resident who helped Russia hack Yahoo emails
A US court has jailed a hacker on charges of computer fraud for hacking Yahoo email accounts on behalf of the Russian government Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Policy Exchange report calls for GDS to be moved to DCMS
Think-tank wants Government Digital Service to create a “single digital government account” for citizens, and says bringing the organisation into the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport will improve focus on “all aspects of digital transformation” Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Former Macedonian PM convicted in corruption case exposed by illegal government surveillance
Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a tender and receiving a luxury Mercedes as a bribe. He may still appeal the ruling Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
London CDO: More groundwork needed to gain trust for data use
London’s chief digital officer, Theo Blackwell, says organisations need to do more groundwork if a smarter city is to be real possibility Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
MPs launch inquiry into automation and its impact on jobs
House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will look at the impact of automation on workers, businesses and the UK economy as a whole Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
MPs slam government for biometrics strategy delay
Science and Technology Committee questions legality of the police’s approach to deleting mugshots of innocent people, and says government’s reasons for four-year delay to a new strategy is “less than convincing” Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
GDPR puts people first, says ICO
The day of 25 May 2018 marks the biggest change to UK data protection law in a generation, with benefits for businesses and consumers, according to the UK privacy watchdog Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Commitment is the watchword on GDPR D-Day
New rules for protecting European citizens’ personal data are now enforceable by law, and organisations are being advised to focus broadly on commitment rather than narrowly on compliance Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
Stronger rules on data protection by EU institutions agreed
On the eve of the GDPR compliance deadline, European politicians agree new rules to strengthen data protection in EU organisations Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
NHS to launch national data opt-out tool
Patients will be able to opt out of having their health and care data shared by using an online tool developed by NHS Digital Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and robotics on people’s lives. And find out why Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national cyber security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
EU cyber security agencies pledge to up cooperation
Four European cyber security agencies have agreed to increase collaboration in five key areas Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
UK calls for new data-sharing model with EU
The UK has proposed a new data-sharing model to ensure ongoing data protection collaboration and free flow of data between the EU and the UK post-Brexit Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Government pledges full-fibre broadband for all by 2033
In a speech to the CBI, chancellor Philip Hammond pledges to build a nationwide FTTP network by 2033 Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Hammond pledges funding to help SMEs adopt digital tech
Chancellor promises to boost smaller companies with funding for digital technologies, and plans to launch a review of the UK’s productivity gap Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2018
Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?
Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2018
Digital identity: Is the puzzle about to be solved?
Solving the digital identity problem is key to the future of the digital economy as a whole – but how close are we? Computer Weekly looks at what is happening with Gov.uk Verify, private sector involvement, and lessons the UK could learn from other countries Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2018
Finland government examines centralised cyber defence
The Finnish government is attempting to centralise its fight against increasing cyber threats to its infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
ICO fines University of Greenwich £120,000
The UK privacy watchdog has issued a monetary penalty against the University of Greenwich for a "serious" security breach Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
AI could transform cancer diagnosis, says prime minister
Theresa May says artificial intelligence could revolutionise diagnosis of chronic diseases and save 22,000 lives a year by 2033 Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
UK government promises laws to police 'Wild West Internet'
UK government plans laws to make online activity safer after green paper reveals more needs to be done to protect citizens Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
NCSC calls for greater interaction with UK business
The UK’s cyber security agency has called for greater interaction with business, particularly when it comes to cyber security incidents Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
IR35 reforms: Government invites feedback on plans to extend tax avoidance rules to private sector
The government is pushing ahead with its plans to explore the possibility of extending the controversial IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector, much to the chagrin of stakeholders Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
GDS seeks advice on migration from Public Services Network
The Government Digital Service has started the process of moving public sector organisations away from the Public Services Network Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2018
Government to get new digital visa service
The Home Office has signed up to a deal with Sopra Steria for a visa service allowing people to use biometrics and digital files as part of their application Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2018
DWP IT engineering is ‘dysfunctional’ and lacks ‘ability to deliver’, claims report
Internal report produced for DWP CTO details challenges faced by department in moving to more agile ways of working Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 May 2018
Nothing compares 2U89X
The government announced this month a brand new method for submitting divorce applications: it can now all be done online! The digital route is intended as a less stressful option than the fusty ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 May 2018
CW ANZ: Australian firms connect people in new ways
Australian organisations such as BPay are turning to unified communications (UC) to create workplaces where employees operate in a flexible and open work environment. But IT and user experiences can differ greatly. What has been the journey of ANZ enterprises when delivering a seamless UC experience for employees? In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how companies are approaching UC, the state of the market and what organisations need to do to be successful. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
Tier 2 visa refusals paints grim picture for UK tech skills
More than 3,000 visas for people skilled in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) roles were refused entry to the UK since December 2017 Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
NHS England on the cusp of launching first citizen identity pilot
The NHS will begin trialling its identity verification system with a non-clinical service shortly, with 20 other services in the pipeline, according to NHS England chief digital officer Juliet Bauer Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
US considers UK-style cyber defence model
The US is considering adopting a similar cyber defence model to the UK’s in recognition of the growing threat to all levels of society Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 May 2018
GDS aims for path of least embarrassment as it shifts strategy on Gov.uk Verify
Last week, the Government Digital Service (GDS) dedicated a whole day to talking about what it’s up to, at its first Sprint event in two years. About time too, many observers said, since GDS seemed ... Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
SMEs more worried about GDPR’s threat to reputation than fines
SMEs are more worried about the damage GDPR non compliance will do to their reputations than their wallets Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Cage director Rabbani heads for Supreme Court after appeals court rules password demands lawful
Muhammad Rabbani, director of campaigning group Cage, will appeal to the Supreme Court after Court of Appeal rules that police did not act unlawfully by demanding his computer and mobile phone passwords under Section 7 of the Terrorism Act Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
The NHS is failing to deliver 'basic IT', says Matthew Swindells
NHS England’s national director for operations and information calls for the NHS to get to grips with data, and says it won’t be able to deliver an integrated health and care system without getting the basics right Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 May 2018
A strong UK-India bond on tech can benefit us all
The UK tech sector can benefit from the government’s work to forge closer ties with India’s burgeoning digital economy Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
Brexit is coming, but is the government technologically ready?
Brexit requires huge IT and technology changes across government, but as departments seem to be struggling to get to grips with the workload, Computer Weekly looks at how preparations are going Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 May 2018
Will government IT be ready for Brexit?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government struggles to get new IT systems up and running before Brexit, we examine the challenges ahead and the departments with the biggest problems. We look at serverless computing and ask why this emerging cloud technology is so important for IT leaders. And we discuss the latest best practice in mobile strategy for SMEs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2018
MPs demand 4G mobile network coverage obligation for rural areas
The Rural Business All-Party Parliamentary Group has written to Matt Hancock calling for the government to put legally binding targets in place for 4G mobile network coverage Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2018
Technology continues to transform crime, warns NCA
The UK’s National Crime Agency warns that developments in technology will continue to transform the future crime landscape, in its latest report on serious and organised crime Continue Reading