IT innovation, research and development
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News
30 May 2025
Tech adaptability helps Zopa unwrap current account and test generative AI
Zopa Bank’s current account, already used by thousands of existing customers, will be made available to the wider public before end of 2025 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
29 May 2025
RSAC rewind: Agentic AI, governance gaps and insider threats
AI was naturally a major theme of this year's RSAC conference, but we maybe failed to anticipate how it is coming to dominate every conversation. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2019
Robotics technology needs to go beyond automation
A global robotics expert at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics says next-generation robots will need to keep humans in the loop to tackle immediate social problems Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
05 Jul 2019
NHSX announces key senior appointments
NHS England chief clinical information officer Simon Eccles will take over as deputy chief executive of NHSX, while technology advisor Hadley Beeman will step in as acting chief technology officer of the new unit Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2019
Met Police use of facial recognition could be unlawful, finds report
The first independent report into use of facial recognition technology by the police found a number of shortcomings around trials that would not withstand legal scrutiny Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2019
Autonomous delivery van drives at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Kar-go aims to revolutionise online deliveries by cutting the cost of the final mile Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Jul 2019
Longer-term tech investment must support policing reform
Investment in technologies such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence should be introduced to tackle compromises to public safety levels, says report Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2019
GDS signs agreement with Polish counterpart
The memorandum of understanding is aimed at boosting trade and technology development opportunities between the UK and Poland Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2019
Implementing IoT – overcoming barriers to commercial adoption
Tim Wright from the Institute of Telecoms Professionals reports from a recent seminar exploring questions around the barriers to commercial, at-scale adoption of the internet of things, and how to overcome them Continue Reading
By- Tim Wright, Institute of Telecommunications Professionals
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News
04 Jul 2019
Competition watchdog launches study into internet firms
Findings from a Competition and Markets Authority consultation will inform a report aimed at assessing how digital advertising can harm UK consumers Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2019
Why PSD2 adoption in the Netherlands is lagging behind
The Netherlands appears to be falling behind in open banking, even though the Dutch are digitally proficient and are often early adopters of new technology. What is going on? Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
03 Jul 2019
One-third of people prefer instant reply from chatbot about finances to waiting for human reply
Consumers are warming to being supported by chatbots when it comes to financial services, but firms in the sector face hurdles to achieve true end-to-end automation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Jul 2019
Government ramps up efforts to counter fraud with analytics
Challenges have been outlined and a consultation launched to find ways to reduce fraud and error loss in central and local government through data-driven technologies. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
CPS faces legal ruling over refusal to disclose emails with US on WikiLeaks and Assange extradition
A court will decide whether the Crown Prosecution Service can refuse to neither confirm nor deny the existence of correspondence with US on investigations into Julian Assange and WikiLeaks Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
02 Jul 2019
DWP data hub develops prototype skills recommendation engine
Machine learning algorithm on Microsoft Azure identifies associated skills, based on the skills specified in online job adverts Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Jul 2019
Watchdog urges biometrics regulation in policing
The annual report from the biometrics commissioner warns that lack of clear laws on the application of the technologies could further undermine privacy and citizen trust Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2019
Symantec gearing up for future cyber security
Symantec is focusing on enabling businesses to secure data in the cloud after a string of acquisitions, but it also has its eye on the future, which will be all about empowering people, says CTO Hugh Thompson Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Jul 2019
NTT picks London for newly formed global business
NTT says unifying its various units under one umbrella and basing it in London will help it take full advantage of both its clients’ demands for joined up digital services, and the capital’s booming tech economy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
01 Jul 2019
Rise of the machines: How AI is changing unified communications
Artificial intelligence is now moving into live UC environments at scale. We look at the impact it will have and what lies ahead Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2019
Visa modernises B2B global payments through open source blockchain
Visa is modernising cross-border business-to-business payments, with blockchain used to connect participating corporate Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Jun 2019
Interview: Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain
Yasmeen Al Sharaf heads up financial technology strategy at Bahrain’s central bank, which is on a mission to grow and diversify the sector in the Middle East island state Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
27 Jun 2019
Follow trends and research to increase networking innovations
Organizations can witness network transformations if they are aware of market trends, research and disruptive technologies. Many turn to third parties for this information. Continue Reading
By- Michaela Goss, Senior Site Editor
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News
27 Jun 2019
Data drives decentralisation in Nordic healthcare
Nordic tech startups are applying their skills to solving some of the challenges for the region’s healthcare sector Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2019
Executive interview: George Yianni, head of technology, Philips Hue
In 2007, Wi-Fi required dongles, Bluetooth was for streaming music and smart lights didn’t exist in people’s homes – but then George Yianni had an idea Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Jun 2019
Singapore aims to be global node for 5G innovation
The government will spend S$40m to develop 5G technology use cases in key sectors such as maritime and manufacturing with an eye on exporting Singapore's expertise to global markets Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
26 Jun 2019
NHSX ends digital programmes and sets out delivery priorities
The digital unit concludes tech spending review in the health system, defines delivery missions and drives focus on standards and platforms Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2019
Nordic public dispels fears over AI and welcomes its advance
People in the Nordic countries are more welcoming and less fearful of the advance of artificial intelligence than those in other regions Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
25 Jun 2019
Half of Dutch IT decision-makers can’t explain blockchain technology
IT decision-makers in the Netherlands know that blockchain has significant benefits, but half don’t understand how to apply it Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
25 Jun 2019
Outdated IT systems are hindering patient care
Lack of modernisation is presenting a threat to patients and healthcare practitioners, says study Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
Post Office appoints new chief information officer
Former Holland & Barrett IT chief joins the Post Office as interim CIO after former incumbent is promoted Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Jun 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 21
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Clare McDonald and Caroline Donnelly are joined by Computer Weekly’s acting management editor, Angelica Mari, to talk about some of the past week’s biggest news stories Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Jun 2019
Saudi banks trial blockchain-based identity technology at ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
DBS Bank goes big on open source
Besides using a slew of open source software, DBS Bank is looking to contribute some of its own projects to the open source community in future Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
24 Jun 2019
Scotland ‘needs stronger digital leadership’
Despite some good progress, Scotland needs greater strategic direction to further its digital endeavours, says central auditor Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2019
European and UK space agencies start CAV connectivity project
Academia and telecoms operators partner to investigate 5G and satellite systems for connected and autonomous vehicles, with proofs of concept expected for 2020 Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2019
Ministry of Defence appoints chief scientific adviser
The first female to hold the role, professor dame Angela McLean will direct the department's core research programme and advise on all science and technology matters Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2019
ASEAN CIOs learn to navigate the data economy
A group of IT leaders in Southeast Asia will converge in Edinburgh this July to delve deeper into issues that have been holding back efforts to become better data-driven organisations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
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News
21 Jun 2019
Government must address shortcomings to make data strategy work
A National Audit Office report outlines the challenges that need to be investigated around making more effective use of data in citizen service delivery and government operations Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
West Midlands paramedics test remote ultrasonic sensor scans
Ultrasound sensor works with a haptic glove worn by a paramedic connected over 5G to a clinician, who provides remote diagnosis Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Jun 2019
UK citizens call for diversity in AI to be addressed
Public wants government and tech companies to tackle diversity issues related to the application of artificial intelligence, a study has found Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Online porn age-verification checks delayed for six months
Changes to force UK internet users to prove their age to access adult content are postponed for a third time because of failure to notify the European Commission of key policy details Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2019
Facebook officially unveils cryptocurrency plans
Facebook has released details about its Libra cryptocurrency, but questions still remain over how, and if, it will work Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Jun 2019
HCL delivers digital services to Cricket Australia
Cricket governing body chooses Indian IT supplier to expand the boundaries of its customer engagement platforms Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Jun 2019
Tech startups establish deep roots in Copenhagen
Danish capital offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are staying there for the long haul Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
Women in IT trailblazer Maggie Berry gets OBE
Early pioneer of networking who aimed to get more women into technology is included in Queen's Birthday Honours Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
Finland’s Tieto and Norway’s Evry merge to fend off competition from Indian suppliers
Two of the Nordic region's biggest IT suppliers merge as competition in their home region increases Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Jun 2019
Oxford University accepts £150m for artificial intelligence research
Oxford University has accepted £150m to build a new humanities hub that will include a centre for artificial intelligence ethics research from Stephen Schwarzman, a US private equity boss Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
19 Jun 2019
UK government pushes data-driven agenda
A smart data report has been published with consultations under way, while an open call for evidence has been launched to help shape the national data plan Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jun 2019
Interview: How Hackney Council will help accelerate innovation across London boroughs
Hackney Council’s director of ICT, Rob Miller, talks to Computer Weekly about how one of the most digitally advanced local authorities plans to collaborate with counterparts across the capital to revamp public services delivery Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2019
Signify goes after Wi-Fi with range of Li-Fi office lighting
Although analyst Gartner has urged IT departments to approach Li-Fi with caution, the use of light as an alternative to Wi-Fi is set to gain momentum Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Jun 2019
GDS director general to move on to global promotion role
Kevin Cunnington will be travelling around the world to promote government services under a newly created unit Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Ministry of Justice publishes public cloud security baseline
Guidelines from the Ministry of Justice aim to avoid potential cloud security issues such as S3 ‘leaky buckets’ Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
Transport for London supports innovation to tackle road congestion
The London RoadLab programme has selected products using emergent technologies to alleviate problems caused by roadworks Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
Department of Health aims to drive change through tech innovation
Revamped Accelerated Access Collaborative is intended to “genuinely drive change” in NHS by identifying the best in healthtech, aligning policy and establishing testing mechanisms Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2019
Airbus works with Microsoft to trial HoloLens in aircraft manufacturing
Aircraft company Airbus believes mixed reality systems, powered using headsets such as HoloLens, will drive its digital manufacturing strategy Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Jun 2019
UK Armed Forces seeks digital recruitment platform provider
The UK's Armed Forces has gone to market to procure a new digital recruitment platform, to be implemented by March 2022 Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2019
How computer vision powered by Nvidia helped Winnow tackle food waste
Winnow has developed a biologically inspired machine learning algorithm to identify what foods are being thrown away Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
14 Jun 2019
Government reviews regulation to enable tech innovation
The government reforms are aimed at ensuring that regulations keep up with technological change Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2019
IT outsourcing is increasing, but not as we know it
IT outsourcing is growing in the UK, as organisations spend more as part of their digital transformations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jun 2019
Innovation drives Nominet to cyber security
Embracing an innovation strategy for a mature organisation led domain name registry Nominet to found a cyber security business based on its core expertise, its CEO tells London Tech Week Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2019
CW Europe: Why are Dutch companies slow to take advantage of the IoT?
Many organisations in the Netherlands are missing out on the benefits of the internet of things because they lack awareness of its potential. Also read why construction of Apple's first non-US datacentre has halted in Denmark, and why some scientists have raised questions about the effects of 5G mobile phone radiation on public health. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
Budgets for customer experience projects grow, but more are stalling
Organisations are spending on advanced analytics to improve customer experience Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Jun 2019
Collaboration is key to digital success in public safety
Multi-agency engagement has a significant potential to boost the digital delivery of citizen safety services, says report Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
Digital chief at Department for Work and Pensions gets extension
Acting chief digital information officer Simon McKinnon will stay in the role until 2020, since a successor for Mayank Prakash has yet to be found Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
DCMS adds cash to 5G testbed fund and moves to ease planning laws
The government is to invest £40m in new projects under its 5G Testbeds and Trials scheme, and will explore new ways to liberalise planning laws to support quicker 5G deployment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jun 2019
NHSX chief replaces senior digital clinician at NHS Digital
Matthew Gould takes over board seat from chief clinical information officer Simon Eccles Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2019
Rise in business-led IT spend increases risks and opportunities
Digitally leading businesses benefit from faster time to market, better employee experience and improved finances, but lack of partnership between CIOs and business units can jeopardise progress, says Harvey Nash / KPMG survey Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Gartner: Blockchain lacks functionality needed by enterprise
Gartner has found there is generally a lack of understanding of how blockchain can be used in the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Jun 2019
From oil crash to tech startup boom in Norway
For countries highly dependent on oil, the global price crash had huge potential ramifications – one of which, in Norway, was the development of a thriving technology sector Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Government’s national Innovation Strategy launches
The long-awaited Innovation Strategy document includes evolving use of data, eradicating legacy and seconding senior tech staff to the private sector Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jun 2019
Why the rise of IT managed by the business is driving creative thinking
Organisations that encourage business units to implement and run their own IT systems have an edge over competitors that rely entirely on the IT department, research from Harvey Nash and KPMG reveals Continue Reading
By- Steve Bates, KPMG
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News
11 Jun 2019
Cisco shows off AI-driven network analysis at customer event
New tools to help IT departments better understand network behaviour and predict potential problems were among a series of announcements made on the opening day of Cisco Live in the US Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jun 2019
Government increases efforts to drive Verify uptake
Renewed push to create a ubiquitous digital identity market will include a consultation with the private sector and the creation of a dedicated unit Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
London Office of Technology and Innovation launches in ‘willing and able’ local authorities
The LOTI coalition of local authorities kicks off to speed up the adoption of new technologies and approaches within local authorities Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2019
Tech firms back UK in spite of Brexit
Theresa May announces funding to boost development of quantum technologies, as well as a tech competitiveness study, as sector companies pledge to invest further in the country Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
UK invests £18.5m to boost diversity in artificial intelligence
Funding for artificial intelligence will go towards conversion degrees, scholarships for under-represented groups and online learning in the UK Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
UK should be much further ahead in AI, says London mayor
Sadiq Khan calls on the next prime minister to prioritise preparations around the potential impact of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jun 2019
How to avoid AI myopia
Artificial intelligence holds much promise and is generating a lot of excitement, but it can have unintended consequences. Technologists need to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past Continue Reading
By- Geoff Mulgan, Nesta
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Blog Post
10 Jun 2019
Why Tech should lead, when governments lag
Last week shares in the tech giants plummeted following reports that US regulators from the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission were looking at investigating their business. On the ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
10 Jun 2019
The UK must play a leading role in global collaboration on digital policy and ethics
All countries must work together to ensure digital technologies such as AI are ethical and trustworthy – and the UK has an opportunity to be a global leader Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
07 Jun 2019
Public opposes exploitation of NHS data by large tech companies
Following the US presidential visit to the UK, a YouGov survey found citizens are largely against use of patient information by international tech firms and want benefits focused on the UK Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
CIO interview: John Finch, Refinitiv
Refinitiv CIO John Finch says finding people with the right level of data science skills is his biggest challenge Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jun 2019
NHS England extends funding for new innovation projects
3D heart modelling and an advanced blood test to reduce heart attack diagnostic timescales are among the additional projects that will be offered to more patients Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
NHS to provide funds to reward use of AI in health service
Incentives will be given from April 2020, says NHS England chief executive Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
TNMOC showcases role of Wren Colossus operators in D-Day
Colossus was used to decypher German Lorenz encrypted messages, one of which appears to have given the Allies the green light Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Jun 2019
Tech sector appeals to future prime minister
Trade body TechUK has urged Conservative leadership candidates to support the national digital industry and warned about the risks of a no-deal Brexit to sector businesses Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
Half of CFOs frustrated by complex accounting systems
Chief financial officers need to upgrade to easier-to-use accounting systems, but are strapped for time and lack the resources to make the right choices, according to survey Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2019
One in five digital transformation projects fail
Concerns around the selection of the right technology and Brexit uncertainty are among the main stumbling blocks, a new survey says Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
Digital transformation an opportunity for security
Digital transformation is an opportunity not only for the business to up its game, but also for security teams to engage with and win over the business, CISO tells Infosecurity Europe Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jun 2019
National Cyber Security Strategy mostly failing, says PAC report
The Cabinet Office is on track to deliver only one objective of the 12 outcomes initially established in the National Cyber Security Strategy, with value to taxpayers still unclear Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Uncritical use of algorithms in justice can undermine public trust and individual rights
A Law Society report has raised concerns about the use of algorithmic systems in decision making in the criminal justice system Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
NHSX urged to rethink national policy to enable healthcare digitisation
Better approaches to governance and skills as well as more realistic expectations around the digital readiness of organisations are needed, according to think tank research Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
CIO interview: Gary Foote, CIO, Rich Energy Haas F1
When he was offered the opportunity to set up the technology for a new Formula One team from scratch, CIO Gary Foote couldn’t wait to get on the starting line Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2019
NHSX chief to limit future NHS App enhancements
Matthew Gould doesn’t want the health service’s flagship mobile tool to be “all-singing and all-dancing” Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2019
Most of today’s enterprise blockchain platforms will need replacing in two years
Most blockchain platforms currently being used in enterprises will have to be replaced in the next couple of years, says Gartner Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2019
Free Wi-Fi to cover entire NHS estate in 2019
Nearly all trusts and clinical commissioning groups across England are now equipped with NHS Wi-Fi and the rest will be fully connected this year, says NHS Digital Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2019
How AI helps protect Japan’s road system from subsidence
Tokyo-based Kawasaki Geological Engineering is using Fujitsu’s Zinrai artificial intelligence system to develop a solution to erosion causing subsidence and sinkholes on Japan’s road network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 May 2019
EE launches consumer 5G, but experts say no rush to upgrade
EE launched the UK’s first official 5G network this week, but with limited availability and 4G networks improving all the time, industry watchers say there is no big impetus for users to upgrade yet Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 May 2019
AI struggles with data silos and executive misconceptions
Bosses don’t seem to understand that artificial intelligence needs good data management and a different understanding of end goals compared with traditional IT Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 May 2019
How Unilever found itself selling enterprise software
Ken Charman has a track record in running IT firms. In 2018, he was coaxed out of retirement to spearhead Unilever’s spin-out software business Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
29 May 2019
ICO to shortlist Sandbox applicants
Privacy watchdog’s Sandbox service aims to help develop innovative and beneficial products and services that are privacy compliant Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 May 2019
Australian firms coming to grips with AI ethics
Australian businesses are warming up to AI, but just two in five have standards and guidelines for AI ethics, a study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget