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News
25 Aug 2025
Ransomware attack volumes up nearly three times on 2024
During the first six months of 2025, the number of observed and tracked ransomware attacks far outpaced the volume seen last year. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Aug 2025
Moscow exploiting seven-year-old Cisco flaw, says FBI
US authorities warn of an uptick in state-sponsored exploitation of a seven-year-old vulnerability in Cisco's operating system software. Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Dec 2016
Swedish Cider company upgrades to cloud ERP to keep up with growth
Apple-based product manufacturer moves to an industry-specific ERP system in the cloud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Dec 2016
Metro Bank moves IT infrastructure to cloud
Metro Bank moves its IT infrastructure to a private Rackspace cloud platform, which will allow it to keep up with the latest technologies and reduce costs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Dec 2016
GP tests out connected stethoscope, cleared for NHS use
A digitally connected stethoscope from a Silicon Valley startup is now available in the UK and promises to change patient-doctor interaction Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Dec 2016
Government Transformation Strategy to 'fundamentally' change the way departments operate
A background document seen by Computer Weekly outlines details of the forthcoming Government Transformation Strategy Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2016
IT Priorities 2017: Nordic organisations to spend more on cloud services
The adoption of cloud computing in its many guises will be a top priority in the Nordic region in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Dec 2016
PowerShell security threats greater than ever, researchers warn
Administrators should upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft PowerShell and enable extended logging and monitoring capabilities in the light of a surge in related security threats, warn researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Dec 2016
More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant
Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Dec 2016
The United Arab Emirates enterprise IT trends for 2017
The UAE is already a leader in areas such as smart city developments, and 2017 looks set to see organisations in the country increase its adoption of other transformational IT Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2016
UKtech50 interview: ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars
The UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2016, ARM Holdings CEO Simon Segars, shares his thoughts on the consequences of Brexit, access to skills and the importance of security in a world full of connected devices Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Dec 2016
Security Think Tank: Communication is key to cyber security in digital era
How can information security professionals help organisations to understand the cyber risks across increasingly digital businesses? Continue Reading
By- Ramses Gallego
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News
07 Dec 2016
40 firms to trial IBM Watson cognitive computing for cyber security
Forty companies sign up to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing systems to cyber security, but threat intelligence experts caution against total reliance on such systems Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Dec 2016
Internet of things gains momentum in Southeast Asia
IoT has been much hyped in Southeast Asia, and organisations in the region are testing the technology's potential Continue Reading
By- John Tan
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News
06 Dec 2016
Ofcom reveals duct and pole sharing proposals for fibre broadband
Regulator has made a number of suggestions to make it easier for broadband providers to get access to BT Openreach’s ducts and poles Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Dec 2016
UK falls below global cyber security confidence
Global confidence in ability to accurately assess cyber risk has fallen in the past year, but the UK has fallen below the global average Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Dec 2016
London Stock Exchange opens tech services centre in Sri Lanka
The London Stock Exchange increases its technology support services operation in Sri Lanka Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Dec 2016
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Dec 2016
Academics link payment card vulnerability to Tesco Bank cyber heist
UK academics uncover a vulnerability in online payment systems, which they say could have been used in the Tesco Bank cyber heist Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Dec 2016
EC proposes simpler VAT rules to help e-commerce businesses
European Commission sets out proposals for simplified tax rules to “unlock e-commerce and make it easier for online businesses” Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Dec 2016
CW ASEAN: Building a digital future
In this month's CW ASEAN, read how Singapore is investing in technologies and skills to become a leader in the digital age. We analyze how the government has reorganized two departments to help digital technology prosper and hear from those in the finance and education sectors backing the move, as well as the man heading the newly formed department. We also look at how desktop virtualization will continue to grow in the Asean region, and focus on one example in Thailand, where the country’s health ministry is embracing virtualization in a push towards e-health. This issue also covers how organisations in Malaysia and Singapore are facing tough competition to attract the right skills to drive their IT strategies. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2016
US and UK government expand surveillance powers
The US has introduced wide new hacking powers for federal agents a day after the UK's Investigatory Powers Act firmed up bulk surveillance powers for intelligence and polices services Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Dec 2016
Mozilla and Tor issue patches for Firefox flaw exposing Tor users
Users of Tor anonymous browsing urged to update to the latest versions of relevant software to block an exploit that collects IP and MAC addresses to identify users Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Dec 2016
AWS CEO hails "changing of the guard" in enterprise IT on the back of cloud growth
AWS CEO Andy Jassy hits out at “old guard” enterprise IT suppliers, while talking up his company’s ability to out-sell and out-innovate them Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Nov 2016
Mastercard uses artificial intelligence for transaction approval
Mastercard is using artificial intelligence to reduce the number of transactions that are wrongly declined, while maintaining security Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Nov 2016
BP to go all-in on public cloud to cut datacentre upkeep costs
Oil giant BP uses first day of AWS Re:Invent to outline how it is cushioning itself against falling oil prices by using cloud to cut costs Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Nov 2016
BT and Openreach to split: but what will change as a result?
The telecoms industry has welcomed Ofcom’s decision to legally split BT and Openreach, but what, if anything, will actually change? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Nov 2016
CIO interview: Neil Moore, head of ICT, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
Hampshire Fire and Rescue’s CIO talks about collaborating, moving to the cloud and getting staff on board with digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2016
Group litigation against Post Office in Horizon system dispute prepares for next stage
Postmasters’ legal case against the Post Office claims that computer system is to blame for losses, not false accounting or theft Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Nov 2016
How a London club enhanced its facilities with wireless charging
The Clubhouse, a London-based business club and meeting space, introduces wireless charging technology from startup Chargifi at its St James’ location as it bids to attract new clients Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Nov 2016
Ofcom to legally separate BT and Openreach
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to push ahead with plans to require the legal separation of BT and Openreach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
29 Nov 2016
Machine learning keeps customers happy at Ocado
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how data scientists at online grocer Ocado are using machine learning technology to deliver better customer service and improve warehouse efficiency. Manufacturing giant GE is making a play to become a top 10 software supplier – we look at the plans. And we examine the future of server operating systems as workloads move increasingly to the cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2016
Singapore Power deploys IoT platform
Singapore Power is moving to a more advanced digital platform that will enable it to develop IoT-based services Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2016
One in four Wi-Fi hotspots vulnerable to attack, study finds
At least one in four Wi-Fi hotspots are open to attack, a study by Kaspersky Lab reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
25 Nov 2016
CBRE: Cloud drives Q3 demand for colocation space in Frankfurt and London
CBRE’s third-quarter datacentre market tracker highlights soaring demand for colocation capacity in Frankfurt and London, as cloud providers court European enterprises Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
24 Nov 2016
How InterContinental Hotels connects with real-time marketing
InterContinental Hotel Group’s European marketing manager, Charlie Aspey, tells Computer Weekly how the firm has deployed dynamic email marketing across all its hotel brands Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
23 Nov 2016
Axa offers on-demand insurance via mobile app
Insurance company launches app that offers quick and easy insurance cover for individual items owned by customers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Nov 2016
Middle East bank to launch AI for customer support
Middle East bank Emirates NBD is piloting artificial intelligence to automate customer services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Nov 2016
Consumer identity key to digital transformation
Customer identity and access management has benefits for consumers and service providers alike, but is key to digital transformation, says KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
22 Nov 2016
Alleged hacker Lauri Love’s ‘life will be destroyed’ under Trump regime
Supporters fear for activist Lauri Love if his extradition to face hacking charges to the US goes ahead Continue Reading
By- Fiona O'Cleirigh and Bill Goodwin
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News
22 Nov 2016
Dutch IT ministry needed to take digital lead
Whenever the media covers a failed Dutch government IT project, the question is always asked whether the government should have a ministry of IT Continue Reading
By- Rian van Heur
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E-Zine
22 Nov 2016
IT spreads innovation at Unilever
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation programme. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2016
Ofcom to block BT-EE from spectrum bid
Ofcom opens a new consultation on the delayed auction of ex-MoD radio spectrum for mobile broadband, but hopes to bar BT-EE from bidding for parts of it, citing competition concerns Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Nov 2016
Foot Locker to roll out ‘best fit’ recruitment software after productivity hike
Sports retailer to adopt online software to identify best job candidates after its use led to double-digit rise in team performance in US stores Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
18 Nov 2016
Three breach highlights several security issues, says (ISC)2
Customer data breaches continue to demonstrate that companies are still not treating cyber risk like every other business risk, says Adrian Davis of (ISC)2 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 Nov 2016
Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines
Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2016
HCL completes integration of Volvo Group IT services
Deal sees 2,560 Volvo Group staff transferred to HCL, bringing mainframe expertise to Indian IT services firm Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Nov 2016
Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks
The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Nov 2016
Hackers arrested in Three mobile upgrade scam
Three men arrested in connection with mobile handset upgrade fraud enabled by unauthorised access to customer data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
17 Nov 2016
Telenor IoT strategy required core software change
Norwegian telco is expanding its internet of things business, which packages all the components its customers require to offer IoT-based services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Nov 2016
Dutch bank ING to spend millions ‘disrupting’ its own business
Dutch bank ING used digital technology to reinvent itself following the financial crash, and is about to reinvent itself again, says its global CTO, Brendan Donovan Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
17 Nov 2016
Lending platform pioneer Zopa aims to become a UK bank
Zopa, the company that pioneered the peer-to-peer lending sector with its tech platform, looks to add more disruption to the retail banking market Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Nov 2016
ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims
The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
17 Nov 2016
CW Benelux: Mobile payments boom
In this quarter’s CW Benelux, we look at how a combination of the right technology and consumer acceptance is driving mobile commerce in the Netherlands. We also hear from the CIO of Brussels Airlines, which is transforming its business digitally through a strategy that links traditional IT with its customers through a digital skin, and the CIO of HR services provider Randstand Group Netherlands, for which technology is becoming crucial in its communication with clients and candidates. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2016
Digital transformation not a finite process, says Martin Kuppinger
Security, privacy and identity are key to digital transformation, which is an evolutionary process, according to Martin Kuppinger Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
16 Nov 2016
Government data security confusing, finds PAC
A Public Accounts Committee hearing shows the government’s data and cyber security landscape is chaotic and confusing Continue Reading
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16 Nov 2016
UK almost bottom of OECD pile for ICT investment
The UK ranks low in terms of how much it invests in the ICT infrastructure as a proportion of GDP Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Nov 2016
Online identity needs to be fixed, says Microsoft’s Kim Cameron
Software giant’s identity architect calls on enterprises to professionalise the way they relate to customers to help replace online identity infrastructure that is not fit for purpose Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
15 Nov 2016
Counting the cost of financial cyber crime
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer’s guide, on server operating systems, looks at the new features in Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping motivate staff. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2016
Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2016
412 million user accounts exposed in FriendFinder Networks hack
Another huge data breach has exposed poor security of user details and continued poor user password practices Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Nov 2016
GDS strategy aims to 'take digital transformation further'
An early draft of the new Government Digital Transformation Strategy, seen by Computer Weekly, aims to tackle the challenge of breaking down civil service IT siloes Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
11 Nov 2016
GDS aiming for 25 million users of Gov.uk Verify by 2020
Early draft of new GDS strategy reveals an ambitious target for its identity assurance service Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
11 Nov 2016
White space spectrum to bring wireless broadband to Isle of Arran
Suppliers Nominet and Broadway Partners collaborate to trial the use of TV white space spectrum to improve broadband coverage on the Isle of Arran in Scotland Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Nov 2016
Russian banks hit by IoT-enabled DDoS attacks
DDoS attacks on Russian banks have been linked to IoT botnets, further confirming this worrying trend and highlighting the need for IoT suppliers to improve security capabilties Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Nov 2016
24 cyber criminals arrested in Europol operation
Romanian police arrest 24 members of a card skimming and cloning operation and identify 47 other suspects Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Nov 2016
Australia’s IFC Logistics virtualises storage to prevent further outages
Australian logistics firm moved to virtualised storage through a managed service after a serious outage Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
09 Nov 2016
HSBC combines AWS with agile thinking to tap into growing demand for mobile banking
Banking giant opens up about how cloud and DevOps adoption is helping it cope with the growing consumer demand for mobile and online banking services Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2016
CW Nordics: Finns turn IT layoffs to their advantage
In this quarter’s CW Nordics, we look at the impact of Nokia layoffs on Finland, and in particular the city of Espoo which is home to both Nokia and Microsoft’s Finnish headquarters. We also look at how Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen is taking control of sales data with cloud-based software. We also hear from Google cloud chief Diane Greene, as well as the CIOs of Norwegian bank DNB, Scandinavian Airlines and Swedish municipality Vara. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Nov 2016
The march of the robot workers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used to automate existing jobs, including roles as varied as IT administrators and customer service agents. Capital One’s European CIO talks about how to create an agile business. And we offer tips on how to deal with an Oracle software audit. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2016
Apple garners local support for Irish datacentre as legal challenge looms
Residents of Athenry, County Galway, unite to back Apple’s Irish datacentre plans as consumer electronics giant awaits High Court decision on legal challenges Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
03 Nov 2016
Climate hackathon aims to use tech to save the planet
London joins cities around the world to seek technology solutions to tackle climate change and help the environment Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Nov 2016
Australia and New Zealand IT pros on bigger salaries than UK equivalents
Aussie IT pros are better rewarded than their counterparts in the UK, according to surveys Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Nov 2016
Pure-play cyber security has real value, says incoming McAfee head
Intel Security has outlined its strategy to protect the new digital economy as it gears up for innovation as a new independent pure-play security firm under the McAfee banner Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Nov 2016
Coca-Cola cloud project bottles rewards for 25,000 staff
Coca-Cola European Partners, which bottles 15 billion litres of soft drinks each year, is working with an HR technology supplier to develop flexible rewards packages for its 25,000 employees Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
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News
01 Nov 2016
UK government re-announces £1.9bn cyber security spend
Five-year spending increase - announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond 12 months after George Osborne did so - will support new UK cyber security strategy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Nov 2016
Insurers face same legacy system battle as retail banks
The biggest barrier to insurance companies adopting digital technology is their heavy reliance on legacy IT systems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
01 Nov 2016
The future of connected cars
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how software is reshaping the car industry, with internet-connected cars presenting challenges and opportunities for the sector. IT suppliers are putting up prices in the UK as the value of the pound falls – we look at the implications. And Eurostar’s digital chief talks about overhauling IT to meet demanding passenger expectations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2016
The clampdown on IT contractors in Whitehall is another risk for digital government progress
IT contractors working in government are under pressure like never before over their tax status, and many people in Whitehall IT fear that a clampdown on the use of temporary staff could lead to a ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
31 Oct 2016
Black cab customers can now pay by card as well as cash
London Mayor’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan sees card technology introduced to all black cabs in the capital Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Feature
31 Oct 2016
The cyber threats lurking within every company
Insider threats have been around for a long time, but it is only recently that people have begun to acknowledge the true danger they pose Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2016
SDN trailblazer Big Switch Networks launches in UK
Having established a base of paying customers through a key partnership with Dell, SDN supplier Big Switch Networks is opening its first European offices and gunning for Cisco’s ACI business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Oct 2016
Apple iCloud and Gmail hacker gets 18 months in jail
A US man is given a sentence of 18 months in jail for hacking into celebrity iCloud and Gmail accounts after investigators failed to find a link with the leak of celebrity nude photos online in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Oct 2016
Information security set for steep trajectory, says (ISC)2
By helping to create a thriving, diverse and open information security community, (ISC)2 hopes to ensure a steep rise for the profession Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
27 Oct 2016
Tech industry helps drive GDP growth post-Brexit
The technology sector is one of the key drivers behind the UK economy’s 0.5% growth in the months following Brexit Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2016
Schneider Electric praised for positive response to ICS security flaw
Schneider Electric has patched a security flaw that highlights the vulnerability of industrial control systems to cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
26 Oct 2016
John Lewis chooses three retail tech startups to receive 2016 JLab funding
Department store retailer John Lewis selects three retail tech startups to receive their share of the £200,000 JLab funding pot Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
25 Oct 2016
BT builds phone boxes for the internet age
BT has announced plans to roll out a free London-wide wireless internet and phone service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Oct 2016
How collaboration will feature in the future of digital supermarkets
Morrisons’ new deal with Ocado has helped the supermarket chain expand its online capabilities, but will we see more collaboration between retailers and digital service providers in the future? Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
25 Oct 2016
25 years of Linux
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 25 years after Linus Torvalds released the Linux kernel, we look at how the open-source operating system has influenced modern-day IT. Our new buyer’s guide covers the fast growing technology of object storage. And we examine the rise of corporate wireless networking. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2016
Insurers are joining fintech party
Insurers are held back from digital transformation by legacy systems, but insurance-focused IT startups offer them hope Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Oct 2016
UAE telco launches mobile wallet
Etisalat signs deal with technology company to offer its customers a mobile wallet service, as fintech expands in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
24 Oct 2016
GDS under Kevin Cunnington (so far) - different, and yet the same
Computer Weekly’s first opportunity to meet with Kevin Cunnington, the new director general of the Government Digital Service (GDS) answered a lot of questions – but raised plenty too. It’s ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 Oct 2016
Interview: Kevin Cunnington, director general, Government Digital Service
The government’s new digital chief talks about his plans for the future and the challenges of transforming public services Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 Oct 2016
Spotify on benefits of ditching its datacentres and going ‘all-in’ on Google cloud
Spotify’s vice-president of infrastructure opens up about the company’s datacentre downsizing plans, and how taking a multi-cloud to IT consumption would not work for the firm Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
21 Oct 2016
GDS goes nationwide to ease relations with government departments
Government Digital Service aims to open more regional outposts for training civil servants in digital skills, says new chief Kevin Cunnington Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
20 Oct 2016
Diageo opts for additional services centre in Bangalore
Drinks maker Diageo is increasing its footprint in India with a new business services centre in the city of Bangalore. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Oct 2016
Lessons to be learned from attempted $1bn bank heist
Analysis of an attack aimed at stealing $1bn reveals important lessons for cyber defenders, says BAE Systems head of threat intelligence Adrian Nish Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
20 Oct 2016
Reinventing Bahrain’s Kanoo Group through digital technology
In this quarter’s CW Middle East ezine, we feature the IT journeys of three companies in the region with detailed analysis of recent IT projects that were designed to support business transformation in a changing world. We hear how Bahrain-based conglomerate Kanoo Group is dealing with a company-wide digital transformation, Zahid Group’s biggest-ever IT investment, and how Rotana Hotels is centralising security. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2016
Armed forces minister wants military recruiters to "think different" to attract cyber security pros
Armed Forces minister Mike Penning says military must rethink how it recruits trainees to attract people with the cyber security skills the country needs to protect itself Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
19 Oct 2016
Cloud backup saves data after fire destroys school
Data from The Academy secondary school in the seaside town of Selsey was restored just hours after a fire destroyed most of the premises, thanks to a cloud backup agreement set up a year earlier Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Oct 2016
Matt Hancock calls for market to lead on full FTTP broadband
Digital and culture secretary used his keynote speech at Broadband World Forum to call for a national market-led fibre-to-the-premise roll-out, and pledged government support to make it happen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor