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News
11 Dec 2024
Post Office scandal in 2024 – part 1: A year in the mainstream
Read this year’s 10 most read Computer Weekly articles about the Post Office Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Dec 2024
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed over 70 CVEs in its final Patch Tuesday update of the year, and defenders should prioritise a zero-day in the Common Log File System Driver, and another impactful flaw in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
21 Feb 2022
Technology is the key to the door of levelling up the UK
We finally have a better idea of what the government’s ‘levelling-up’ policy means in practice – but national progress on digital adoption will be a key measure of its success Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
21 Feb 2022
Open banking surpasses five million UK customers
Upwards of five million people in the UK are using open banking services as the financial sector’s fintech revolution gathers pace Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Feb 2022
Amazon and Visa resolve UK credit card ban threat
Companies reach ‘broad, global agreement that includes the acceptance of Visa at all Amazon stores and sites’ Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Feb 2022
January 2022 saw low growth in online sales
Slow start to the year with minimal growth for online sales as pandemic drop-off has more people heading back to the highstreet Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
18 Feb 2022
UK organisations untroubled by Trickbot surge
A surge in Trickbot infections is targeting some of the world’s most prominent brands, but UK organisations seem thankfully unaffected Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Feb 2022
CDO interview: Lisa Valentino, executive VP for client and brand solutions, Disney Advertising Sales
The entertainment giant is bringing marketing, data and technology together to make the most of its growing digital advertising opportunities Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2022
CIO interview: Adam Miller, group head of IT, Markerstudy Group
The insurer and Auto Windscreens owner is using cloud-based virtual desktops to ease acquisitions and support home working during the pandemic – and its IT chief has a growing range of projects on the go Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2022
India warms to telehealth amid pandemic
Covid-19 has accelerated adoption of telehealth services in India as more healthcare providers look to offer medical treatment and assistance without risking infections Continue Reading
By- Pratima Harigunani
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News
18 Feb 2022
The British people are waking up to the scandal that happened under their noses
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal have been suffering in silence for many years, but the current public inquiry is giving them a voice, and people are listening Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Feb 2022
How Signify accelerated automation projects as pandemic challenges mounted
Dutch lighting manufacturer used robotic process automation technology to help it address Covid-19-inflicted disruption Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Feb 2022
Nvidia founder and CEO portrays AI-centricity
Earnings call for Nvidia’s fourth-quarter results offers a leading indicator of where the application of artificial intelligence may be heading Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Feb 2022
Helsinki helps lay the groundwork for cities to take on healthcare drones
Finnish capital is part of a pan-EU project to introduce drone technology into emergency medical services Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
17 Feb 2022
Red Cross cyber attack the work of nation-state actors
The International Committee of the Red Cross now believes the January 2022 attack on its systems to have been the work of an undisclosed nation state Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Feb 2022
How one Singapore company is keeping drivers safe
TNT Surveillance’s technology is being deployed by bus and port operators to reduce driver fatigue and prevent accidents using cameras and radar sensors Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
16 Feb 2022
MPs demand urgent compensation for Post Office scandal victim group
MPs have called for the government to urgently provide fair compensation to a group of victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal who have so far been left out of compensation schemes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Feb 2022
2021 another record year for UK cyber investment
Total revenue generated by the UK’s cyber sector was up 14% last year, and UK-registered security firms raised over £1bn in investment Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Feb 2022
Interview: How do you define IBM?
It is the world’s oldest computer company, and it was once said you didn’t get fired for buying from Big Blue. But a lot has changed. Sreeram Visvanathan, CEO for UK&I, explains how IBM is reinventing itself Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Feb 2022
DWP data sharing pilot aims for single source of the truth
A pilot to share labour data across government departments aims to develop a safe framework for collaboration and to improve policy-making Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Feb 2022
DDoS attacks hit Ukrainian defence ministry and banks
A further wave of cyber attacks has taken place against targets in Ukraine amid heightened tension in the region Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Feb 2022
BlackCat ransomware gang claims responsibility for Swissport attack
Ransomware gang is trying to offload 1.6TB of data stolen from aviation services firm Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Feb 2022
CIO interview: Steve Williams, M&A lead and IT director, Waterstons
Steve Williams is applying decades of CIO experience to the advice he gives businesses during major mergers and acquisitions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Feb 2022
Nordic countries lack a unified approach to AI
Nordic countries need to work together on a pan-regional artificial intelligence strategy Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
16 Feb 2022
Retrospect Backup refines anomaly detection in ransomware battle
StorCentric backup software brand allows customer fine-tuning of anomaly detection in struggle against ransomware, and adds immutable copies via object locking in Azure Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
15 Feb 2022
Botched third-party configuration exposes Internet Society data to web
Personal data on members of The Internet Society was exposed after a supplier failed to secure its Azure storage Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Feb 2022
UK finance regulator effects changes to ‘buy now, pay later’ contract terms
BNPL finance providers have agreed to make their contracts with consumers fairer, amid concerns Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Feb 2022
Nebulon gets Ansible collection for datacentre deployment
Provider of cloud-managed and hardware-accelerated – formerly ‘cloud-defined’ – storage makes further moves towards its smartInfrastructure vision, with Terraform support coming Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
15 Feb 2022
TA2451 targets aviation and transport sector with tailored lures
Newly designated cyber criminal group favours highly specific lures and a tried-and-tested modus operandi to compromise targets in the aviation, aerospace and transport sectors Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Feb 2022
NatWest group shutters 32 more branches as digital shift continues
Banking group announces more branch closures as part of its digital transformation, but promises that no customers will be left behind Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Feb 2022
Australian public sector facing transformation challenges
Public sector organisations in Australia are facing organisational and technological challenges in driving back-office innovation and digital-first strategies, new study finds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
15 Feb 2022
China emerges as leader in vulnerability exploitation
Threat actors linked to China are emerging as a significant force in the weaponisation of newly discovered CVEs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2022
CMA secures final Privacy Sandbox guarantees from Google
The CMA has secured a final set of Privacy Sandbox commitments from Google relating to the proposed removal of third-party cookies from its Chrome browser Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2022
UK government publishes plans to improve health and social care integration
A white paper outlines measures including digital care records under move to help individuals receive “better, more joined-up care” Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
Why security professionals should pay attention to what Russia is doing
Even though the average organisation is an unlikely target for a Russian state cyber attack, here's why security teams still need to watch what Russian threat groups are up to Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Feb 2022
Lords to scrutinise UK plans to become a science and tech ‘superpower’
House of Lords Science and Technology Committee inquiry will investigate the government’s strategy to advance its science and tech ambitions, how it will be delivered and its feasibility Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2022
The birth of Estonia’s digital civil servant
As Estonia finalises the initial version of its government services digital assistant for launch later this year, the man heading the project describes the birth of Bürokratt and beyond Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Feb 2022
Hackney Council could be forced to answer questions about IT security training after Psya ransomware
Council is negotiating with the information commissioner after refusing to reply to questions under the Freedom of Information Act about staff IT and security training during the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Feb 2022
UK government starts search for new chief digital officer
£190,000 job will lead digital, data and technology policy across Whitehall, in charge of the 200-strong Central Digital and Data Office Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
10 Feb 2022
IR35 reforms: HMRC slammed for ‘over-collecting tax’ from non-compliant public sector bodies
HMRC has moved to play down claims it is collecting more tax than it is due when tackling non-compliance with the IR35 reforms in the public sector Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
10 Feb 2022
How diplomatic immunity silenced the prosecutor who coordinated Sweden’s EncroChat probe
Defence lawyers claim Swedish court decision not to hear evidence from a Swedish prosecutor leaves important legal questions unanswered over international police operation to hack EncroChat cryptophone network Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Feb 2022
Interview: Eddie Copeland, director, London Office of Technology and Innovation
The leader of the London Office of Technology and Innovation discusses local government’s response to the pandemic and its priorities for collaborative work around data and innovation in 2022 Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2022
Retail’s staff engagement and happiness problem – can tech help?
Keeping staff engaged, motivated, connected and content is no easy task for retailers, but the industry is exploring new tools and techniques to improve the workplace Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Feb 2022
Phishing tests are a useful exercise, but don’t overdo it
The vast majority of cyber attacks start with a phish, so it’s not surprising that phishing tests form part of cyber training plans. But sometimes these tests go too far. Cyberis’ Gemma Moore looks at how to avoid the pitfalls Continue Reading
By- Gemma Moore
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Opinion
10 Feb 2022
Tech sector can lead the fight against climate change
The technology and telecoms sector has a dual role to play in sustainability – to transform its own organisation and ecosystems, and to use its role as a digital enabler to drive sustainability for its customers Continue Reading
By- Praveen Shankar, EY
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News
10 Feb 2022
UK second in money laundering hall of shame
Banks need to step up their anti-money laundering processes if billions of pounds’ worth of criminal activity is to be prevented Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Feb 2022
Government earmarks £23m for 2,000 AI scholarships in England
The DCMS has confirmed £23m government funding for 2,000 scholarships in England for AI and data science Masters degree conversion courses Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Definition
09 Feb 2022
ISP (internet service provider)
An ISP (internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the internet and other related services. Continue Reading
By- Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Minister defends digital economy legislation before Lords
A digital minister has said that the UK’s forthcoming digital markets legislation is ‘superior’ to similar efforts in the EU, but could not commit to a specific time frame for when it will be introduced to Parliament Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Linux-based clouds an open door for attackers, says VMware
Its prevalence as a cloud operating system means Linux is becoming a meal ticket for malicious actors, but the security industry does not seem to have cottoned on to this yet, says VMware Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Ransomware ever more sophisticated and impactful, warns NCSC
UK’s National Cyber Security Centre teams up with US and Australian partners in a joint advisory warning organisations of the increasing sophistication exhibited by criminal ransomware gangs Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Data strategy highlights geospatial data challenges
A new assessment discusses the importance of data sharing, a lack of standards and the skills gap Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Microsoft stomps on 48 bugs in February Patch Tuesday update
It’s a light Patch Tuesday for February 2022, as Microsoft issues fixes for just 48 CVEs, including a solitary zero-day Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2022
Tech companies risk being compelled by law to protect children, says online safety expert
John Carr, a child safety campaigner backing a government-funded campaign on the dangers of end-to-end encryption to children, says tech companies have no choice but to act Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
09 Feb 2022
Five key tech trends for digital leaders in 2022
The past two years have seen a surge in investment that will bring new challenges to digital leaders over the next year Continue Reading
By- Bev White, Nash Squared
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News
09 Feb 2022
Post Office scandal victims to tell their stories in public
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal are due to tell their devastating stories to the statutory inquiry Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
09 Feb 2022
Posix vs object storage: How much longer for Posix?
We look at Posix compliance in storage and why it is being challenged by object storage and the need to scale much further than Posix-oriented storage was ever intended to Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Podcast
09 Feb 2022
Log4Shell, Ukraine and umbrella firm cyber attacks – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
Alex Scroxton joins the team to discuss the Log4j vulnerability and Russian pressure on Ukraine. Also discussed are cyber attacks on umbrella companies, neuro-diversity and junk in space Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
NHS England works with Ada Lovelace Institute to tackle AI bias in healthcare
A guide to algorithmic impact assessments is being used to help developers, data scientists and product owners check bias in healthcare systems Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
DPD delivers swift fix for serious API flaw
API vulnerability potentially left PII on DPD Group’s customers dangerously exposed, but was rapidly fixed on disclosure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
Ferrari accelerates digital transformation with Qualcomm strategic technology collaboration
Leading mobile processor firm inks deal to be systems solutions provider for legendary motor marque in strategic technology collaboration aimed at helping to boost the manufacturer’s digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Feb 2022
Microsoft to start blocking macros to thwart malware
Microsoft is making changes to web macro permissions across multiple Office apps to help improve user security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
The Security Interviews: Building the UK’s future cyber ecosystem
As the government lays out the next iteration of its Cyber Security Strategy, we speak to Plexal and Lorca’s Saj Huq about his work building a cyber ecosystem to support the UK’s future ambitions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
Tiger offers lightweight file access for hybrid cloud
Roar data, anyone? Tiger offers local access to cloud data, with only parts of the file being worked on downloaded and file locking in cloud buckets to ensure integrity Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
Porn sites will be legally required to verify users’ ages
Porn sites could be legally obliged to verify that their users are 18 or over under proposed online safety rules, in UK government’s second attempt to prevent children from accessing pornography online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
Right to disconnect and less monitoring key to better remote work
The World Health Organisation and International Labour Organisation warn against invasive workplace surveillance and promote right to disconnect in joint briefing on how to promote healthy and safe remote working Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
08 Feb 2022
UK fintech investment sees sevenfold increase in a year
UK fintech investment rose from $5.2bn in 2020 to $37.3bn in 2021, with 603 private equity, venture capital and merger and acquisition deals Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 Feb 2022
Nvidia’s Arm deal is dead
‘Significant regulatory challenges’ have prevented Nvidia in its $31bn attempt to purchase chipmaker Arm Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
08 Feb 2022
Cloud-era disaster recovery planning: Staff training, incident and media management
In the third in a series on cloud-era disaster recovery, we set out the key components of DR staff awareness and training programmes, as well as incident management and dealing with the media Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Feb 2022
The UK-Australia FTA shows the UK means business on digital trade policy
The new free-trade agreement with Australia could be setting the precedents for what a modern digital trade policy will look like for the UK Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
07 Feb 2022
CIO interview: Brian Roche, director of IT, George Best Belfast City Airport
Data analytics, the internet of things and open source software are central to the Northern Irish airport’s aim to create a seamless, tech-enabled journey for passengers Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2022
Airport services firm thwarts attempted ransomware heist
Aviation services provider Swissport says its systems are mostly back up and running after a ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Feb 2022
Umbrella IT contractors urged to seize on court ruling to reclaim withheld holiday pay
The outcome of a court ruling concerning a holiday pay dispute between Pimlico Plumbers and one of its former employees could have costly implications for the umbrella company sector, it is claimed Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
07 Feb 2022
Global IT companies ready to fight for Russian market
International IT firms have begun the process of complying with the latest regulations imposed on them by the Russian government Continue Reading
By- Eugene Gerden
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News
07 Feb 2022
TV provider MediaHub boots SAN and NAS for Scality object storage
Sydney-based TV content provider MediaHub got tired of performance issues and scaling difficulties with SAN and NAS, so powered its as-a-service offer with Scality object storage Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
07 Feb 2022
Met police deploy facial recognition in Westminster
Police facial recognition deployment resulted in four arrests, but questions remain about the necessity, proportionality and legality of the technology’s use Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Feb 2022
Amazon to create 1,500 UK apprenticeships in 2022
Retail giant Amazon will be on the lookout for more than 1,000 UK apprentices this year, adding to the thousands of new hires it made in 2021 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
04 Feb 2022
Cyber attacks on European oil facilities spreading
Following a cyber attack on distribution facilities in Germany, more incidents have been reported in Belgium and the Netherlands, but it is too early to necessarily draw a link between them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Definition
03 Feb 2022
electronic intensive care unit (eICU)
An Electronic Intensive Care Unit (eICU) is a form or model of telemedicine where state-of-the-art technology is used to provide an additional layer of critical care service to patients. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
EC proposes new directive to improve gig economy work conditions
Gig economy workers in Europe could be entitled to more rights and better workplace protections under a directive proposed by the European Commission Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
03 Feb 2022
Cack-handed government compensation scheme prolongs suffering of Horizon scandal victims
Victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal are being denied the millions of pounds they are owed as the government delays compensation resolution Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2022
UAE chooses Accenture to develop national payments platform
Consortium led by Accenture to build new payments infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2022
Danish researchers develop a socially aware robot
A new breed of robots gracefully interacts with humans in an autonomous fashion Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
03 Feb 2022
French Supreme Court raises constitutional questions over EncroChat hacking secrecy
Conseil Constitutionnel to decide whether ‘defence secrecy’ over state EncroChat cryptophone hacking breaches French constitution Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Feb 2022
Australia’s cloud market tipped to surpass $14bn in 2025
The growth will be led by growing demand for software-as-a-service offerings as Aussie firms look to tap cloud services in their digital transformation efforts Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Opinion
02 Feb 2022
Security Think Tank: How to build a human firewall
In-house or outsourced? What makes a good security training programme, and what questions should buyers ask when procuring training as a service? Continue Reading
By- Merry Song, Turnkey Consulting
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News
02 Feb 2022
Zero-trust to soar in 2022, but dogged by implementation challenges
IT leaders are keen to invest in zero-trust, but face issues around a lack of expertise, and selling the concept into the C-suite Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Feb 2022
Reforms needed to tackle economic crime, says Treasury Committee
The Treasury Committee is disappointed at progress towards tackling economic crime and fraud in both the online and offline worlds, and is calling for more action Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Feb 2022
Nationwide Building Society streamlines digital onboarding through API
Building society is improving its digital onboarding process through application programming interface-based technology from a US startup Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Feb 2022
MPs call on government to ‘push harder’ and ‘act faster’ amid online fraud epidemic
MPs on the Treasury Committee want the government to act quickly to reduce the amount of money being stolen through online fraud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Feb 2022
British Council data exposed by third-party cyber failure
The British Council entrusted confidential data on its students to a third-party and was let down Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
What neurodivergent people really think of working in cyber security
Many firms are filling cyber security skills gaps by hiring neurodivergent talent – but more support is needed for neurodivergent cyber security professionals, writes autistic tech journalist Nicholas Fearn Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2022
Saudi Arabia to invest billions of dollars in technology and startups
Saudi Arabia announces $6.4bn investment in its tech sector as part of plans to diversify its economy Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Feb 2022
Ikea hopes to fill 150 tech roles across Europe this year
Swedish furniture brand Ikea has plans to hire more than 150 tech and data workers across Europe in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
01 Feb 2022
Check Point buys Spectral to safeguard cloud development
Check Point’s latest acquisition of Israel-based startup Spectral expands its developer-centric security toolset Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2022
UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency appoints first CEO
The government has named the first CEO of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Feb 2022
German fuel supplier taken offline in cyber attack
Cyber attack against Germany’s Oiltanking, a major fuel logistics company, affects 13 distribution terminals across Germany, in an incident with echoes of last year’s hit on Colonial Pipeline Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2022
Met Police faces legal action over Gangs Matrix
Campaign group Liberty is taking legal action against the Met over its use of the Gangs Matrix, claiming it is driven by racial stereotypes and disproportionately affects people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Feb 2022
Over one-fifth of ransomware attacks target financial sector
Newly published data reveals a significant uptick in cyber attacks against the financial services sector during the third quarter of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Feb 2022
Dubai’s fledgling drone programme gets another nudge
Through a series of initiatives, Dubai is positioning itself to reap the benefits of a promising global market for drone technology Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2022
How Ocado pushes technological boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Ocado’s CTO about how the e-commerce company pushes technological boundaries. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance and technical challenges of data integration. There’s a growing dispute over the use of end-to-end encryption – we look at the differing perspectives. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2022
Nebulon SmartInfrastructure brings cloud-defined storage to datacentre
Cloud-defined storage allows customers to build private clouds on-site, with pools of storage built from commodity hardware, Nebulon PCIe cards and its browser-based console Continue Reading
By- Yann Serra, LeMagIT
- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor