IT for telecoms and internet organisations
Telecoms is one of the largest business sectors, and communications providers often have large IT budgets and are early adopters of new technologies. Our news and analysis of this important industry looks at how telecommunications firms, ISPs and other internet companies are using IT, and the regulatory issues that affect the services they provide.
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News
18 Sep 2024
M1 ditches 70% of legacy systems in cloud transformation drive
Singapore telco M1 is switching off 70% of its legacy systems by the end of 2024 and leveraging Salesforce to offer more personalised services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Jul 2024
Incubator Plexal heads to Singapore for CyberBoost
Cyber startup hub Plexal expands its presence to Singapore through a new initiative, and sets its sights on helping new UK businesses break into the booming Asia-Pacific market Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Mar 2018
UK leads global upward trend in SOC maturity
The UK is leading the way towards more efficient security operations centres, but many still continue to operate with serious gaps in security, a report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2018
Government reveals winners of 5G mobile competition
The government has unveiled the winners of a multimillion-pound competition to create 5G mobile network testbeds around the UK Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Mar 2018
UK government criticised over lack of GDPR explanation
Most IT decision makers in the UK are critical of the government for failing to educate organisations about the GDPR and its implications, and few have a clear understanding of it, a survey shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Mar 2018
Will Brexit really bring the return of mobile roaming charges?
As Theresa May commits to quitting the EU’s digital single market alongside Brexit, heralding the potential reintroduction of mobile roaming charges, are business travellers and holidaymakers doomed to a return to the bad old days? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2018
Wi-Fi provider uses big data analytics to drive customer experience
The self-styled “Uber of Wi-Fi”, iPass is using Databricks’ Unified Analytics Platform and machine learning to monitor its worldwide network and help its customers get the best experience Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2018
Ofcom probes Three and Vodafone over suspected net neutrality breaches
Telecoms regulator launches investigation into whether or not mobile operators Three and Vodafone are flouting European rules on net neutrality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Mar 2018
Essex, Herts Councils expand smart city pilot scheme
Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils have joined forces to run a number of pilots assessing the socioeconomic benefits of smart city technologies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Mar 2018
Most Britons concerned about personal data sharing
Most UK consumers are concerned about personal data they have shared online, but few know the extent of that data or their rights, a survey shows, indicating a need for education and transparency Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Mar 2018
MWC 2018: iPhone X device of choice for visitors to Barcelona
Statistics compiled by mobile data crowdsourcing outfit Tutela has revealed in-depth insight into what devices visitors to Mobile World Congress 2018 were using, and how they used them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Mar 2018
Fibre broadband network builder challenges ASA on fake fibre
CityFibre has filed for a judicial review of the Advertising Standards Authority’s November 2017 decision to allow fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband to be advertised as fibre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Mar 2018
Memcached servers irresistible to DDoS attackers, expert warns
In the light of the biggest distributed denial of service attack to date against GitHub, organisations should ditch memcached servers or risk a blizzard of blistering attacks, says security researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Mar 2018
Trust underpins innovation, says UK information commissioner
Underlining the relevance of data protection legislation to business, the UK information commissioner says consumer trust is key to innovation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Mar 2018
MWC 2018: Cisco and Vodafone demonstrate network slicing
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, network supplier Cisco and mobile operator Vodafone demonstrated network slicing techniques using segment routing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Mar 2018
Six bidders set to take part in 5G mobile spectrum auction
Ofcom has confirmed the names of the six companies that have successfully qualified to take part in this year’s mobile spectrum auction Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Mar 2018
Ofcom to enforce new rules on broadband speed disclosure
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to impose new measures on broadband providers, forcing them to provide better information about speeds to consumers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Mar 2018
ICO head tops DataIQ data leader list
The UK’s information commissioner has been named at the top data leader for 2018 in the DataIQ 100 list of most influential data leaders Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Blog Post
28 Feb 2018
Who should the BBC "reflect, represent and serve"?
The Ofcom review of the BBC role in reflecting, representing and serving the British public is central to the survival of both democracy and the establishment. Continue Reading
By- Philip Virgo, Winsafe Ltd
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News
28 Feb 2018
Affiliate marketing industry failing on privacy compliance
The affiliate marketing industry needs to clean up its act in terms of privacy law compliance, a review of more than 900 websites has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: 5G collaboration dominates agenda at annual mobile fair
At Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, 5G mobile networks were the talk of the show, and a number of operators announced new collaborations around the emerging network standard with their technology partners Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Project Flame launches 5G testbed in Barcelona
The European H2020 Project Flame has launched the first urban-scaled 5G testbed for open media internet trials, using an InterDigital platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Feb 2018
Government must rewrite illegal sections of Snoopers’ Charter, court told
A court has been asked to give ministers until July 2018 to rewrite powers to require phone and internet companies to retain data on the population. The government acknowledges parts of surveillance regime are unlawful Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Feb 2018
GDPR will have positive ripple effect, says US consumer group
New EU data protection laws will have a positive ripple effect around the world, according to a US consumer group Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Feb 2018
OpenStack gains early foothold in Australia
Although the open source technology has its cheerleaders, OpenStack has yet to crack Australia’s mainstream and challenge the market share of proprietary cloud suppliers Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2018
GDPR is having positive impact on privacy profession, says IAPP
The EU’s new data protection rules are driving greater interest in the privacy profession, and provide an opportunity to develop new business plans, says privacy association Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Feb 2018
IT services giants face stiff challenge from niche players in IoT market
Traditional broad and large IT services firms are facing competition from niche industry-focused companies in the IoT services market Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Feb 2018
Public education important in new data protection era, says ICO
UK information commissioner Elizabeth Denham tells Data Protection 2018 event of the tough requirements ahead in a new age of data regulation Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
23 Feb 2018
Ofcom pledges to halve the cost of full-fibre broadband network builds
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has finalised plans to make full-fibre broadband network builds cheaper, and encourage more private sector investment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2018
Emergency Services Network progress ‘deeply unsatisfactory’, says PAC
A Home Office review of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme will not be finished before the end of July, the Public Accounts Committee has been told Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2018
5G mobile network rocks up in Brighton
Digital Catapult and the Coast to Capital LEP will switch on a 5G mobile network test bed in Brighton in April 2018 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2018
O2 uses The O2 to run 5G mobile network trials
Mobile network operator O2 is to trial a 5G ‘experience’ at the eponymous London music venue later in 2018 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
22 Feb 2018
Email attacks and incident detection top security challenges
Email inboxes are the weakest link in security perimeters, and companies struggle with detecting security incidents quickly and accurately, a report finds Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Feb 2018
CityFibre launches consumer broadband partnership in Aberdeen
CityFibre and Vodafone are preparing to launch a consumer FTTP broadband service in Aberdeen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Feb 2018
VX Fiber brings Swedish open access full-fibre broadband model to UK
Flush with success in its home market, Swedish open access full-fibre broadband specialist VX Fiber is launching in the UK, with plans to shake up service delivery to users by helping local councils monetise their network assets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
20 Feb 2018
The future of 5G mobile networks: support and development
In the second part of our exploration of the 5G market, we find out how UK plc is innovating around 5G mobile networks, and ask what lies in store at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Feb 2018
Church spires to become mobile coverage hotspots
Following successful trials in East Anglia, DCMS and Defra plan to encourage rural vicars to host broadband connectivity hotspots in their churches Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Feb 2018
Google reveals Edge flaw after Microsoft fails to meet deadline
Google’s Project Zero has gone public with another Microsoft security vulnerability after the software giant failed to issue a fix within allotted time Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
16 Feb 2018
The great 5G bake-off: where are we and where are we going?
With Mobile World Congress 2018 a week away, early 5G network standards formalised and tests up and running at the Winter Olympics, we assess the state of 5G, and what's needed to kick-start commercial roll-outs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Feb 2018
Cisco profits slump after Trump tax bill
Networking giant posted $8.8bn loss in the second quarter of its fiscal 2018 after booking charges related to the US government’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but saw a strong quarter elsewhere Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
14 Feb 2018
How AI will underpin cyber security in the next few years
Cyber security risks are growing in complexity and volume, but artificial intelligence techniques can help businesses track and fight them in real time Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2018
100 days to GDPR compliance deadline
As the clock ticks down to the deadline to comply with the EU’s new data protection regulations, some surveys indicate there is still some confusion, but the focus has shifted from the sanctions to the benefits Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
13 Feb 2018
Why police forces need to be honest about mass mobile phone surveillance
Police forces across the UK are covering up their use of sophisticated mass surveillance devices, known as IMSI-catchers - the Bristol Cable and Liberty are campaigning for proper transparency Continue Reading
By- Alon Aviram, The Bristol Cable
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News
12 Feb 2018
Criminals hijack government sites to mine cryptocurrency used to hide wealth
Europol says criminals are hiding billions in cryptocurrencies, as thousands of government and other websites have reportedly been used to hijack computers to mine more Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Feb 2018
EE launches home broadband over 4G LTE
EE has been conducting tests of a powerful 4G antenna that it claims can provide isolated rural homes with broadband speeds equivalent to full-fibre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2018
Norway’s government backs cyber defence mobilisation
Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national security infrastructure against threats emanating from the cyber domain Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
08 Feb 2018
TalkTalk’s York FTTP broadband roll-out to go nationwide
Following successful delivery of an ultrafast FTTP broadband network in York, TalkTalk is planning to start work on a £1.5bn national roll-out Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2018
Swisscom downplays data breach
Telecommunication provider Swisscom has downplayed a data breach affecting around 800,000 customers, but security experts warn of potential long-term risks Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Feb 2018
Data breaches set to affect future sales
The failure to protect customer data is set to create long-term business problems for organisations in Europe and the US, a survey reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
Orange announces European 5G testing
Mobile operator Orange will run 5G mobile network pilots in France and Romania later this year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, 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
Zerto boosts cloud-to-cloud and hybrid cloud replication
Zerto Virtual Replication version 6 allows hybrid cloud data protection operations across on-premises datacentres and Amazon, Microsoft and IBM clouds, and 350-plus service providers Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
05 Feb 2018
3, 2, 1, GDPR: How to be prepared on 25 May
There are seven key areas organisations should review to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, and even though the deadline is less than four months away, it is still not too late to start Continue Reading
By- Omer Tene, IAPP
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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
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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News
02 Feb 2018
Global Services still problem child for BT
Challenging market conditions and lost customers at its IT services unit weigh heavily on BT’s results in the third quarter Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2018
Full fibre becomes broadband network of choice for Openreach
Openreach CEO Clive Selley has pledged to extend the organisation’s full-fibre broadband network by 50% through a programme called Fibre First Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
Many businesses still using outdated security, says Troy Hunt
Too many businesses are using out-of-date approaches to security, a world-renowned cyber security author and trainer warns Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
30 Jan 2018
Most online retail sites put customers at risk of phishing
Most top online retail sites fail to protect consumers from phishing attacks, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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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
Millennials set to disrupt authentication, shows IBM study
Young adults are lax on passwords, but are more comfortable than older generations with biometric and multifactor authentication, an IBM study shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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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
Business cyber crime up 63%, UK stats show
Despite an overall decrease in fraud and computer misuse in 2017, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports show that incidents involving computer misuse and malware against business are way up Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
26 Jan 2018
ICO launches data protection excellence award
UK’s privacy watchdog launches data protection excellence award to mark international Data Protection Day, as security suppliers issue data protection tips and guidelines Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
26 Jan 2018
UK likely to remain strategic EU data protection partner
Head of European Union’s independent data protection authority says UK is likely to remain a strategic partner in data protection after Brexit Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
26 Jan 2018
Hull and Highlands worst for superfast broadband availability
Government statistics on average broadband speeds by constituency have found that a great number of people living in Kingston upon Hull, and the Scottish Highlands and Islands, are still unable to receive an acceptable level of service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jan 2018
Sky to move pay TV services to broadband
The days of the satellite TV dish are numbered as Sky signals its intent to switch to an IP streaming delivery model over broadband connections Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
GDPR worries hit cloud storage investments, says survey
NetApp-sponsored survey finds lack of customer confidence in cloud service providers’ retention of GDPR-affected data has led organisations to rethink and scale back cloud investments Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage 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
Facebook offers funding to secure the internet
Facebook has announced that it is offering funding for research into ways of improving internet security Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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Feature
22 Jan 2018
GDPR: Not too late to ensure real risks will be addressed
With just four months to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, there is a growing anxiety in many parts of the regulated community that their GDPR plans may not be fit for purpose Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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News
22 Jan 2018
Norwegian healthcare breach alert failed GDPR requirements
Norwegian healthcare authorities failed General Data Protection Regulation requirements for notifying those affected by a personal data breach by waiting a week before disclosing a breach discovered on 8 January 2018 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Security Editor
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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
18 Jan 2018
Milton Keynes first to get CityFibre-backed consumer broadband
CityFibre’s FTTP broadband network will be launched to residential customers in Milton Keynes through ISP partner Vodafone Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Jan 2018
Next-gen Mirai botnet targets cryptocurrency mining operations
A variant of the Satori botnet, a successor of the IoT device hijacking Mirai botnet, is designed to hijack cryptocurrency mining operations, syphoning off newly created digital coins Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Jan 2018
Business needs to reduce cyber threat to payment card data
Cardholder data is a prime target for cyber criminals, and that is only likely to increase in the coming year, according to a cloud-based secure payments firm Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
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
Consumers demand better treatment from mobile operators
Mobile operators need to work to win back consumer trust ahead of widespread 5G deployment, according to a report from Ericsson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
CES 2018: Hyundai and Cisco bring SDN to the automobile
Hyundai will debut a new generation of hyperconnected software-defined car in 2019, incorporating a Cisco-designed network platform Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
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
10 Jan 2018
ICO fines Carphone Warehouse £400,000
Mobile retailer hit with one of the highest fines for putting personal data at risk as UK privacy watchdog warns that more stringent data protection laws will apply from 25 May 2018 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Jan 2018
Max Schrems champions NGO to fight for GDPR rights
Privacy activist whose legal challenge of Facebook led to the scrapping of the Safe Harbour Agreement says crowdfunding a new type of non-government organisation is essential to deliver privacy rights Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Jan 2018
Cloud firm scales Cloudian object storage to 2.5PB for GDPR
Calligo expands Cloudian Hyperstore from three nodes to 30 at worldwide datacentres, with object storage deployed for file-level and metadata capabilities suited to GDPR Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage 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
05 Jan 2018
Patch systems against Meltdown and Spectre, urges ICO
UK’s data protection watchdog is calling for organisations to apply security updates to mitigate against exploits of microprocessor flaws as soon as possible to safeguard personal data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
Critical Intel security patch will slow PCs, servers and Macs
AMD shares rise on news that the performance of millions of Windows PCs, Linux servers and Apple Macs is to be impacted by critical updates for a recently discovered security flaw in Intel chips manufactured in the past 10 years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Jan 2018
Smartphone production to plateau in 2018, says report
After a bumper year, driven chiefly by growth in the Chinese market, smartphone production will begin to slow in 2018, according to analysts at TrendForce Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2018
IoT botnet DDoS attacks predicted after exploit code published
Security researchers are urging businesses to ensure they are prepared for large-scale DDoS attacks following the online publication of code to exploit a vulnerability in Huawei HG532 routers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
02 Jan 2018
Trackside network to bring 5G to UK rail travellers by 2025
The government has launched a consultation on improving mobile connectivity for rail passengers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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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
02 Jan 2018
Ransomware to hit cloud computing in 2018, predicts MIT
Ransomware targeting cloud services is one of the six biggest cyber threats likely to face organisations in 2018, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst