IT for government and public sector
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Opinion
30 May 2025
Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough?
A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2025
How cyber security professionals are leveraging AWS tools
It’s now essential for IT security teams to have oversight of cloud computing, and AWS offers a plethora of tools to make managing it easier. Find out how cyber pros are using them in the wild Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2018
Universal Credit business case still not approved as concerns continue over digital service
MPs reveal internal project reviews that show full business case yet to be approved and ongoing worries over digital system for welfare reform programme Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
08 Feb 2018
Interview: Tackling gender diversity could solve the skills gap, says Burbidge
Tackling the lack of gender diversity in the tech industry could help close the skills gap, but there is a long way to go to solve either, says Eileen Burbidge Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Feb 2018
Teenager suspected of crippling Dutch banks with DDoS attacks
A large distributed denial of service attack on banks and other organisations in the Netherlands, first thought to emanate from Russia, is now thought to have been launched by a local teenager Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2018
Mobile biometrics set to be game-changer in APAC
Telcos, financial institutions and other industry players risk losing market share if they do not keep up with the demand for security, convenience and mobility Continue Reading
By- Lareinna Roxanne Lee and Quah Mei Lee
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News
07 Feb 2018
Government must hurry to recruit digital skills needed for Brexit, says PAC
Skills required to prepare for leaving the EU are in “short supply” and the government must deal with its capability challenge, says Public Accounts Committee report Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2018
UK government orders review of online laws
The UK Law Commission is to review current legislation on offensive online communications to ensure they are up to date with technology Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
07 Feb 2018
Dubai transport authority maps city to support autonomous cars
Dubai’s RTA has enlisted Here Technologies to build a high-definition map of the city to support its goals around self-driving cars Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Feb 2018
Most NHS trusts have failed their cyber security assessments, NHS Digital admits
NHS Digital deputy CEO Rob Shaw told Public Accounts Committee all 200 trusts assessed for cyber security, both before and after the WannaCry attack, have failed their assessments Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
UK risks unemployment rise unless people are reskilled for AI
The tech industry is optimistic that people will get jobs, but only if they have the right skills – and it looks like the UK is a long way from being artificial intelligence-savvy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Feb 2018
UK leads international crackdown on Luminosity spyware
Law enforcement agencies shut down international support network for a hacking tool that allowed cyber criminals to gain remote control of victims’ computers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Feb 2018
Lauri Love plans to use ‘internet as a force for good’
Engineering student Lauri Love says he plans to help businesses fight cyber crime, after the court of appeal ruled that he can be tried in the UK for allegedly hacking US computer systems, rather than face extradition to the US Continue Reading
By- Julia Gregory and Niels Ladefoged
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News
05 Feb 2018
UK economy least likely to grow through AI
The UK's poor productivity record is unlikely to grow hugely from artificial intelligence helpers that augment human work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Feb 2018
NCSC shows how first year affected cyber attacks on the UK
Initiatives by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have detected and prevented millions of online commodity attacks, the agency’s first annual report shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Feb 2018
Appeals court rules Lauri Love will not be extradited over US hacking charges
The lord chief justice, Lord Burnett, says 33-year-old engineering student Lauri Love will not be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, in a landmark legal decision, and the Crown Prosecution Service should bring proceedings against Love in the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin & Julia Gregory
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News
05 Feb 2018
NHS WannaCry review highlights need for accountability and skills
Lessons-learned report on ransomware attack calls for local NHS organisations to put cyber security bosses on their boards and consider suspending IT access to staff who have not completed cyber security training Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2018
Government backs national cyber policy and strategy competition
London is to host a national cyber policy and strategy competition, which has the backing of government, industry and academia Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
02 Feb 2018
As Gov.uk Verify concerns mount, is GDS about to lose control of digital identity policy?
There’s a growing body of opinion that the government’s flagship digital identity system, Gov.uk Verify, has now become a major hindrance to the development of the UK’s digital identity ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
02 Feb 2018
Appeal Court to give landmark verdict on Lauri Love extradition
The Appeal Court will decide whether Lauri Love, who has serious health issues, should be extradited to the US to face hacking charges, or face trial in the UK. The landmark case is the first test of legal protections introduced by Theresa May to protect vulnerable people Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
02 Feb 2018
Europe’s shameful role in spy-tech exports that led to torture and jail
Governments in Europe actively assisted in government oppression in Iran, Bahrain and Russia by providing states with sophisticated surveillance equipment. The European Parliament is pressing for changes in the law to restrict exports of spy-technology to countries with poor human rights records Continue Reading
By- Marietje Schaake, European Parliament
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News
02 Feb 2018
Dutch Filmworks disrupts piracy fight by imposing download fines
Netherlands’ privacy watchdog grants film production company permission to collect IP addresses as part of its fight against illegal downloading Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
Industrial cyber security continues to be poor, warns report
The number of internet-accessible industrial control systems is increasing every year, researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Feb 2018
NAO delivers damning report on delayed and costly DBS transformation project
The Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme runs three-and-a-half years behind schedule, suffers from low uptake and increased costs, says NAO report Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
European Commission eyes blockchain opportunity
The European Commission is aiming to get the most out of blockchain technology in a wide variety of sectors Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Feb 2018
Dutch companies not ready for GDPR despite approaching deadline
Organisations in the Netherlands are racing towards General Data Protection Regulation compliance, but there is still much to be done Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2018
Facebook reports $15.9bn profit after ‘hard’ year
Facebook has reported a strong fourth quarter and a strong year with quarterly profit up 20% and annual profit up 56%, but chief Mark Zuckerberg admits it has been a challenging 12 months Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
31 Jan 2018
Thousands of Universal Credit claimants unable to use Gov.uk Verify to apply for benefits
Government research shows that barely one-third of benefits claimants can successfully apply for new Universal Credit digital service using flagship online identity system Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
31 Jan 2018
TechUK calls on government to extend Digital Marketplace
Report on how to promote public sector innovation says there must be a “step change” in government procurement and opportunities must be grasped Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2018
Carillion not a like-for-like comparison with IT services firms, but an overt reminder
Although Carillion’s problems are unlikely to hit major IT services suppliers, its collapse is a reminder of the need to ensure good governance Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Jan 2018
Government surveillance regime unlawful, court rules in Tom Watson case
Appeal court ruled in favour of Labour MP Tom Watson in a legal battle with the government over the UK’s surveillance laws, leading to calls to rethink controversial Investigatory Powers Act Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
30 Jan 2018
Brexit highlights need for DDaT skills, says GDS chief operating officer
Government Digital Service’s Alison Pritchard says Brexit preparation requires more digital, data and technology professionals across departments Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
Davos: Cyber risks grow as countries turn towards protectionism
The cost of natural disasters is now at record levels, but the cost of cyber crime is far higher. The World Economic Forum hopes to persuade governments to work together on the problem, but with isolationist politics back in fashion, can it succeed? Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jan 2018
Alibaba Cloud to tackle Malaysia’s traffic woes with AI
Chinese cloud service provider Alibaba will use its City Brain artificial intelligence platform to analyse data from camera feeds and traffic junctions in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
29 Jan 2018
Hefty fines confirmed for CNI providers with poor cyber security
The government has confirmed that critical infrastructure providers with poor cyber security face fines of millions of pounds as the National Cyber Security Centre publishes new guidance for the industry Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
29 Jan 2018
Government bulks up on AI personnel
The UK government is starting to put bodies behind its artificial intelligence commentary as two departments announce job roles Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Blog Post
26 Jan 2018
Theresa May's welcome tech enthusiasm comes with a huge Brexit caveat
It’s nice that we have a prime minister that chooses to use one of her most high-profile speeches of the year to talk about technology. It’s equally good that her chancellor similarly discussed the ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
26 Jan 2018
Government sets out further details of Digital Charter
The government’s charter aims to tackle challenges and risks brought by technology in “an effective and responsible way”, thereby boosting the digital economy Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2018
ODI report reveals key data publishing challenges
Lack of standards, vision and adequate skills among key reasons organisations are struggling to publish quality data, according to Open Data Institute Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Select Committee highlights Brexit effect on roaming and data protection
House of Commons Select Committee report sets out Brexit challenges such as uncertainty around regulations, data protection, mobile roaming charges and skills Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Theresa May wants UK to be world leader in ‘ethical AI’
In her World Economic Forum speech, the prime minister highlights the need to harness tech, flies the flag for “responsible AI development” and calls on tech companies to step up and fight paedophiles and terrorists using online platforms Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Forensic investigation into Post Office IT system at centre of legal case nears completion
The investigation into the fairness of court cases brought against sub-postmasters is close to finishing its forensic examination of the IT system at the heart of the controversy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Jan 2018
Most UK organisations unaware of new data protection laws
The UK’s digital and culture secretary is urging businesses and charities to prepare for stronger data protection laws in the light of new information Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
24 Jan 2018
Department for International Development launches digital strategy
Strategy highlights potential of technology to reduce poverty as department aims to become a global leader in digital Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
Sweden puts government IT outsourcing under increased scrutiny
Government introduces rules to tighten security in IT outsourcing deals following a very public data leak last year Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
Dark web Dream Market drives cyber fraud industry
An international operation shut down the AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces in July 2017, but new ones have sprung up on the dark web, with one in particular helping to drive cyber fraud Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
23 Jan 2018
Mastercard sets biometric ID deadline for banks
Mastercard has committed to guaranteeing that every one of its customers will have access to biometric authentication services by April 2019 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Jan 2018
Thousands of critical systems affected by serious security flaws
Multiple and serious vulnerabilities have been found in a software management system widely used in corporate and industrial control environments, researchers warn Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
23 Jan 2018
New controversies as Trump passes US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
The amended Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which seeks to legitimise US surveillance on foreigners, has been signed off by president Trump Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2018
Interview: Kaspar Korjus, Estonian e-Residency lead
As the number of people signing up to become Estonian e-residents exceeds the country’s birth rate, Computer Weekly speaks to the man heading up the programme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Jan 2018
Uncontrolled cyber attacks on UK cyber defenders’ radar
Uncontrolled cyber attacks are just as much a threat as targeted attacks, according to the UK’s cyber defence agency, which continues to consider a major cyber attack imminent Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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Opinion
23 Jan 2018
We must avoid the Brexit risks to London's tech community
London's chief digital officer warns of the risks to jobs, innovation and investment if the UK pursues a hard Brexit when leaving the EU Continue Reading
By- Theo Blackwell, Mayor of London's Office
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News
22 Jan 2018
UK urged to up spending on cyber defence
Cyber attacks that target military and civilian operations are one of the biggest threats facing the UK, according to a top military officer, but security experts say cyber defence spending must be carefully considered Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2018
Lancashire Police launches voice-driven Amazon Alexa app
Lancashire Constabulary’s new app gives users hourly news updates and sends pictures of wanted criminals straight to their Amazon Echo devices Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2018
Judge will take time to seek answers from EU court over Max Schrems Facebook privacy fight
The Irish High Court will take time to decide what questions to put before the European Court of Justice in a case with significant implications for EU and US trade and the privacy of EU citizens Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jan 2018
European Parliament votes to restrict exports of surveillance equipment
European Parliament votes to tighten export controls to restrict supply of surveillance and encryption technology to states with poor human rights records amid fears British companies may not have to comply after Brexit Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2018
UK and France to collaborate on digital tech
The UK and French governments have joined forces to increase technology and innovation cooperation between the two nations Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Health and care in Wales must take advantage of tech, says parliamentary report
The Welsh government must do more to gain the benefits of technology and innovation to deliver better and more effective care, according to a parliamentary review of the country’s health and care system Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2018
There's nothing for government IT outsourcing to learn from Carillion that we don't already know
The demise of construction and services giant Carillion has brought fresh scrutiny of outsourcing in government. Frankly, you could find some event almost every year that brings fresh scrutiny of ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
18 Jan 2018
Cyber attackers upped their game in 2017, warns report
Cyber attackers ranging from criminals to nation states have upped their game in the past year, “moving the needle” in terms of tactics, techniques and procedures, a report by a cyber security firm warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Jan 2018
Police ICT Company hires Ian Bell as CEO
Current Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police CIO Ian Bell will take on the role as CEO of the Police ICT Company in February Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
Ofcom pushes ahead with spectrum auction despite legal hold-up
Regulator starts preparation work for the long-delayed auction of radio spectrum to support enhanced 4G and future 5G mobile network roll-out Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jan 2018
Tech vital to helping solve crime, says policing minister
Policing minister Nick Hurd calls on police forces across the UK to seize the opportunities brought by digital technologies Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
North Korean hackers tied to cryptocurrency attacks in South Korea
North Korea's Lazarus Group targeted South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges and users in late 2017, but may soon go after exchanges and users in other countries, warns report Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Jan 2018
CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice
The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Jan 2018
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jan 2018
Sweden pilots surveillance technology to combat terrorism and crime
The Swedish police and security agencies are trialling surveillance equipment to help them respond to terrorism and crime more quickly Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
16 Jan 2018
Most UK enterprise mobiles not patched for Meltdown and Spectre
Very few UK enterprise mobile devices have been patched against the recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre exploits and almost a quarter cannot be patched, a study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Jan 2018
Oliver Dowden takes on ministerial responsibility for digital government
Cabinet Office junior minister Oliver Dowden has been given the responsibility for digital government, shared services and cyber and resilience in his role as minister for implementation Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2018
Call for statutory regulation of police number plate cameras amid concerns over accuracy
The UK’s automatic number plate recognition database – one the largest non-military data-gathering systems – records up to 1.2 million false readings of number plates every day. It should be subject to statutory regulation, says an independent watchdog Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Jan 2018
HMRC’s transformation programme beset by extra Brexit workload
The Public Accounts Committee has found HMRC to be dangerously overstretched, partly as a consequence of Brexit, and puts the department’s 2020 transformation programme into question Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
12 Jan 2018
Computer science is fastest-growing subject for undergraduates
Computer science is the fastest-growing subject for undergraduate intake in UK universities, according to 2017 statistics Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Feature
11 Jan 2018
How secure are smart energy grids?
The improved efficiency of smart grids need to be weighed against the cost of security - presenting a unique opportunity for the tech sector and a new market for security companies Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Hard Brexit risks 92,000 UK science and technology jobs
Economic analysis commissioned by London mayor Sadiq Khan warns that thousands of jobs in science and technology sectors be at risk if UK crashes out of EU with no deal Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jan 2018
Mobile app flaws are a risk to industrial IT systems, says report
Cyber security vulnerabilities in mobile applications could be exploited to compromise industrial network infrastructure, a report warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Jan 2018
Cabinet Office unveils renewed shared IT services programme for government
The Cabinet Office reveals details of its latest push to make the shared services model take off in government Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
11 Jan 2018
CW Middle East: Technology transforms healthcare delivery in Gulf region
The Gulf’s healthcare sector has witnessed exponential growth in the past two decades, driven by a rapidly growing population and a rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Read how technology is helping the region’s healthcare sector cope with demand. Also in this issue, find out how an initiative at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy, and how the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s smart transformation is progressing. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2018
Nuclear weapons’ cyber attack risk relatively high, says report
With the potential for catastrophic consequences from a nuclear weapons detonation attack, it is crucial to have the most robust nuclear policies in place, says an international affairs think-tank Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Jan 2018
Ministry of Defence announces new CIO
Former Prudential and BP CIO Charles Forte takes over as IT chief for the UK's armed forces Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
10 Jan 2018
EC underlines need for data transfer agreement post-Brexit
The European Commission has emphasised the importance of having a data transfer agreement in place after the UK leaves the European Union Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
10 Jan 2018
Citizens want more from public sector digital transformation
Survey shows digital skills and lack of integration are among major barriers to good online government services Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2018
Margot James takes over as digital minister after government reshuffle
Former minister for business succeeds Matt Hancock after his promotion to secretary of state Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
10 Jan 2018
UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Meltdown and Spectre a big deal for enterprises
Although consumers are relatively unaffected by the recently disclosed security vulnerabilities in most modern processors, enterprises need to take the threat seriously. Computer Weekly looks at how enterprise IT and security professionals should be approaching these threats Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Jan 2018
Changes for digital government in Theresa May's reshuffle
Matt Hancock takes over as DCMS secretary of state, while Caroline Nokes says goodbye to her role as the minister responsible for digital at Cabinet Office Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
Spanish authorities ready roads for autonomous vehicles
Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic has selected Mobileye technology to develop vision and data analysis for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jan 2018
Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
HMRC IT systems crash as customers attempt to file tax returns
Several HMRC IT systems crashed on Saturday, leaving customers attempting to file their tax returns frustrated as the deadline approaches Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2018
2018 could be year of critical infrastructure attacks, says report
The coming year is likely to see an increase in the number of cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI), according to a report based on experts’ forecasts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jan 2018
Case study: Doing digital the Stockport way
Stockport Council’s digital programme is working to transform services for both citizens and staff, saving chunks of money and driving efficiency at the same time Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2018
Scottish Ambulance Service tests satellite to improve critical care process
The Scottish Ambulance Service is testing satellite broadband to help paramedics gather vital information on their patients’ conditions whilst in transit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jan 2018
NHS Coventry connects GPs to CityFibre broadband
NHS Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group is upgrading to full-fibre broadband infrastructure for GP practices and community health centres Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2018
Government yet to ‘fully embrace’ digital, says IoD report
Institute of Directors report says the government’s digital drive has lost momentum and calls on public sector to harness private sector technologies and innovation Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2018
Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2018
Building on the UK tech sector’s momentum in 2018
The UK’s digital and tech industry made great progress in 2017, and the government aims to further its support in 2018, says digital minister Continue Reading
By- Matt Hancock, HM Government
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News
02 Jan 2018
Controversial council broadband service sold to Gigaclear
Ultrafast broadband services supplier Gigaclear has acquired the assets of troubled district-council-backed altnet Aylesbury Vale Broadband Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Dec 2017
Top 10 CIO interviews of 2017
IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
22 Dec 2017
Canada’s CGI takes top spot in UK government IT contracts for 2017
Analysis of government procurement data shows CGI topped the table for new IT deals, earning more than four times the amount of its nearest rival Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
20 Dec 2017
Fourth industrial revolution AI scepticism rife at Lords committee
In the final session of its enquiry into artificial intelligence and the UK economy, a House of Lords select committee played host to scepticism about the so-called fourth industrial revolution Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
20 Dec 2017
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2017
Fear not for the future of digital government - the GIFs are taken care of
I was tempted to write this blog post on Computer Weekly's Downtime blog, where we try to look at the lighter side of the world of IT. But I'm not entirely sure this is a joke. While budgetary ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief