IT strategy
IT strategy (information technology strategy) is a comprehensive plan that outlines how technology should be used to meet IT and business goals.. See complete definition.
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News
20 May 2025
Botched Post Office IT projects continue to drain public purse
Millions more pounds of public money spent by the Post Office as a result of an IT error that exposed the personal details of Horizon victims Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2025
Retail cyber attacks hit food distributor Peter Green Chilled
Cold chain services provider Peter Green Chilled, which supplies the likes of Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, has been forced to halt operations after succumbing to a ransomware attack Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2019
IBM, McAfee among founders of open source security alliance
A group of cyber security suppliers have come together to form the Open Cybersecurity Alliance Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Oct 2019
Security Think Tank: Get basic security policy right, and the rest will follow
Paying attention to basic aspects of cyber security such as policy and permission will give you a sold base to build from Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Oct 2019
Showcasing the potential of 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit an ambitious trial in Bristol that is showcasing the possibilities offered by 5G roll-out. We look at how emerging automation technologies are enhancing the use of identity and access management tools. And we assess the Government Digital Service plan for transforming public services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Oct 2019
Security Think Tank: Risk is unavoidable in digital transformation
How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Scottish Parliament launches inquiry on police use of facial recognition
The circumstances and implications of the technology’s application in the police service will be investigated in the coming months Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
UK chief data officer recruitment plans still on
Minister says CDO will work closely with the chief digital and information officer, who is still to be recruited Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
Home Office picks supplier for £300m biometrics project
The department has chosen US company Leidos to provide critical elements of the national system under a £300m contract with a 10-year timespan Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
Red Hat: We’re a neutral broker
Red Hat remains agnostic in supporting organisations that are looking to run the same container orchestration platform in a hybrid and multicloud world Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2019
What is UK plc doing to address the tech skills gap in the face of Brexit?
The growing technology skills gap in the UK is widely known, with firms complaining of a lack of skilled workers – but what are they doing fill their empty roles? Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
Government issues Brexit guidance for technology firms
Ten-point checklist released to help firms prepare for leaving the European Union without a deal Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
Post-Brexit passport checking tool to start pilot
The government is looking for companies that can carry out large-scale tests of the Document Checking Service, which will allow organisations to digitally check the validity of passports Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
New threat group behind Airbus cyber attacks, claim researchers
Context Information Security’s threat intel and response teams says it has evidence that the recent supply chain attacks on Airbus are the work of a newly identified group called Avivore Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
Cyber war as big a threat as nuclear war, says ex-RSA head Coviello
Former RSA chairman Art Coviello has been speaking about the devastating potential of cyber weapons, and warned that humanity must learn from history in order to control them Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
John Lewis Partnership sells its automation to business
The John Lewis Partnership will expand its use of automation technology as its early projects bear fruit Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2019
Data storage: The top five storage deployment pitfalls
Key pitfalls in data storage include silos, under-utilisation, backup and disaster recovery, plus neglect of skills and application requirements. We ask analysts how to avoid them Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
UK government readies bus open data portal
The government’s bus data service is part of plans to provide better information to get more people to use bus services Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Healthcare and technology have cultural similarities, says NHSX CEO
Common factors in healthcare and technology could help bring about a shift in attitudes, says Matthew Gould Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Interview: James Smith, director of digital, Nationwide Building Society
James Smith says heading up the digital unit at Nationwide Building Society is the best job in the business Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Oct 2019
The most influential women in UK technology 2019
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology. Meet the winner, Debbie Forster, CEO of Tech Talent Charter, and find out who are this year’s five rising stars. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the latest developments in robotic process automation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
CIO interview: Michael Ibbitson, executive VP for technology and infrastructure, Dubai Airports
Former CIO at Gatwick Airport took flight to the Middle East three years ago, and is using data to transform the technology and infrastructure at Dubai Airports Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
Chancellor Sajid Javid set to make £5bn investment commitment to improve UK broadband coverage
The Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to take to the stage at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester later today, to set out the group’s “infrastructure revolution” plans, which include ramping up broadband coverage across the UK Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
UK Parliament readies cyber security change programme
A request for information has been launched to find a consultancy firm to support and shape the Parliament’s cyber security project, which will be delivered in two years’ time Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
Dubai’s Precision Group takes manufacturing into the cloud
Head of IT at mould and packaging company talks about leading its digital transformation programme Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2019
Data challenges jeopardise service provision in government
Several challenges have to be tackled to make the government’s new data strategy work and departments have “barely scratched the surface” of what needs to be done, says PAC report Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2019
Private sector warned of ‘brain drain’ risk by putting off prep for April 2020 start of IR35 reforms
Legal firm warns private sector companies about the risks of putting off preparations for the IR35 reforms that take effect next year Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
HMRC chief digital and information officer departs
Jacky Wright, HMRC chief digital and information officer, will return to Microsoft in October after a two-year loan arrangement Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
Nodersok malware campaign is infecting thousands, Microsoft warns
Thousands of Windows endpoints in the US and Europe have been infected by a new fileless malware campaign in the past few weeks Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
Five million DoorDash customers’ details lost in data breach
Takeaway delivery service was breached in May 2019, resulting in the data of millions of users and delivery drivers being stolen Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Government launches guidelines for AI procurement
Document intended to inform public sector buyers has been created by the Office for AI and the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Instagram and WhatsApp – the new tools of social media propaganda
Facebook and Twitter have been cast as the villains of the piece, but social media disinformation and propaganda are evolving in new and alarming directions, say Oxford University researchers Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Brazilian fintech Creditas chases UK tech talent
Latin American firm Creditas is looking to lure senior professionals who may be leaving the UK to its technology hub in Spain Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
PM invites global leaders to discuss ethics in tech
London summit next year will invite countries to discuss standards for emerging technology Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Can Oracle substantiate its cloud bluster?
Larry Ellison talks aggressively about having more datacentres than AWS and how Oracle’s cloud sales are growing – but it may have to provide legal proof Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
GandCrab ransomware writers still active despite ‘retirement’
Apparent links between an emerging ransomware family known as REvil and GandCrab suggests the GandCrab authors are keeping busy despite having “retired” in June Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
What next for GDS?
Digital government has lost momentum, according to MPs. As the Government Digital Service enters its “third era”, what will it do to regain its authority and deliver real change? Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
Enterprises exposed to data loss by cloud configuration errors
Only 1% of misconfigured cloud environments are spotted and attackers are capitalising on this, claims McAfee Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Sep 2019
Climate change – the challenge for datacentres
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the impact of climate change on datacentres as potential victims and contributors to the problem. We look at the rise of voice channels and how IT leaders can use the technology for better customer experience. And we ask what lessons must be learned from Ecuador’s citizens’ data breach. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2019
Basic data and skills needed to fix UK social care
Foundations need to be in place to save the social care system from collapse, and NHSX needs to step up to the task, according to a Doteveryone report Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2019
Why CIOs should take extra precautions when buying IT support
With the continued squeeze on IT budgets, CIOs are always seeking ways to reduce their outgoings. Maintenance is one area where substantial savings can be made, but opting for third-party support requires careful assessment Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Government looks into digitising cultural collections with AI
A government report and trial investigate possibilities around mapping and connecting digitised cultural material with emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Enterprises can hire software robots at the push of a button
IPsoft is beta testing a marketplace where businesses can look at what software robots are available and interview them about their suitability to take roles Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Sep 2019
CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to human capital management
In this buyer’s guide, focused on human capital management (HCM) in the Asia-Pacific region, we look at the advantages of HCM software in recruitment, the importance of listening to staff and the considerations that should be made when using work algorithms. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2019
Defra chief digital information officer steps down
John Seglias is leaving the department most impacted by Brexit to join National Grid, after four years in the civil service Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2019
CTO interview: Paul Clark, Tandem Bank
Tandem Bank’s chief technology officer had a close encounter with legacy banking when he left his previous job to pursue a career in fintech Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Singapore Airlines extends use of VMware Workspace One
Singapore’s national carrier is extending the use of Workspace One to more users in a move to enable its workforce to stay productive while on the go Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Government relaunches search for chief digital and information officer
The role, which will tackle issues such as eradicating legacy and leading data strategy, has been redesigned and elevated at permanent secretary level Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
WannaCry variants accidentally protecting against WannaCry
New variants of the infamous WannaCry malware continue to emerge, and many of them have accidentally turned themselves into a somewhat effective, although ill-advised, vaccine against infection Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Emotet phishing botnet returns from summer vacation
The Emotet phishing trojan-turned-botnet is back in action after a three-and-a-half month break, say threat researchers Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Smart meter roll-out delayed to 2024
The government has been forced to put the planned completion date for its Smart Meter Programme back from the end of next year to 2024 Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Network Rail to use automation and analytics in tunnel examinations and station security
Operator Network Rail will tap into its £357m R&D fund to back innovation competitions aimed to improve assessment of more than 600 rail tunnels and station surveillance Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2019
Top five cloud storage pitfalls
Cloud storage offers apparent simplicity, but unexpected costs, complexity, data movement and integration challenges can arise. We look at how to avoid common cloud storage pitfalls Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Sep 2019
The £1bn IT plan to modernise UK railways
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Network Rail’s CIO about the £1bn IT plan that underpins the modernisation of UK railways. As 5G roll-outs begin, we look at the likely enterprise applications of the new mobile network technology. And we examine the progress of cloud computing in financial services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
Gartner Catalyst: Prepare for web giants crushing your industry
Companies like Amazon and Alibaba are taking a bigger chunk of the customer journey, but they are also spreading across industry sectors Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
Councils awarded funding to boost online services
Local authorities received more than £750,000 in the second round of the Local Digital Fund, aimed at improving citizen offerings in areas such as housing and payment Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
NHSX emphasises need for ethical patient data access
The health service's digital unit welcomed the launch of Health Data Research hubs, but stressed that it will control the design of research collaborations Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment
The cyber security industry needs to address a systemic image problem if it is to succeed in recruiting more diverse teams Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
When AIs go to war: Autonomous cyber weapons ‘inevitable’
CISOs must start thinking about how to engage with intelligent, adaptive, non-human attackers, says Trend Micro’s Rik Ferguson Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2019
Justice system transformation sees delays and reduction of scope
“Ambitious” timescales and scope for £1.2bn modernisation of services had to be scaled back, says NAO report Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2019
Industry opposition to no-deal Brexit hardens, says TechUK
A survey of TechUK members has found that 71% believe a no-deal Brexit at the end of October will negatively affect them in spite of their preparations Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Government seeks views on post-Brexit security alignment
The government has called for views on its proposals to align the UK’s post-Brexit cyber security policy to that of the European Union Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
ICO to probe government over Gov.uk data collection plan
The ICO is to look into the government’s leaked data collection plans over fears they may breach the law Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Sep 2019
CW Europe: Dutch authorities call temporary halt to datacentre construction
Two Dutch municipalities are putting all datacentre construction on hold while they put together a strategy to help them control developments. A local alderman said datacentres take up a lot of space and place a large burden on the electricity grid. Also read how France is racing ahead of Germany in making the most of service companies in India, and about Google’s plans for a new datacentre and technology training hub in Finland. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Mirai descendants dominate IoT threat environment
Attacks leveraging compromised IoT devices are growing in size, scale and frequency, report security experts at F-Secure and Trend Micro, with Mirai-related botnets a major source of trouble Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Government departments urged to publish R&D spending roadmaps
Issues including funding concentration in the “golden triangle” of London, Oxford and Cambridge must be addressed, according to a Science and Technology Committee report Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
UK consumers want biometrics but fear driverless cars and AI
Report also shows many adults across the country have never heard of the internet of things or big data Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
UK calls for cyber capacity-building at UN security group
The UK’s representative to a United Nations cyber security working group has called for increased investment in capacity around cyber security Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Tech startups can boost UK shipping market after Brexit
Increased connectivity and propositions based on tools such as AI and blockchain can provide opportunities to the shipping sector after Brexit, says report Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
BT gears up to take on rogue drones
BT’s Enterprise unit is offering customers an anti-drone security solution to protect their physical sites from intrusion Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Why it makes sense to use a third party to keep the IT lights on
Keeping operational systems running is a full-time job, but as systems get older, they end up being out of support Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Ministry of Defence unveils innovation priorities
Artificial intelligence and 3D printing are among the key areas of focus for the Ministry of Defence's latest approach to emerging tech Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Sep 2019
A tech boost for social care
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we explore how local authorities across the UK have been looking at assistive technologies, ranging from collaborative robots to voice assistants, to support delivery of adult social care services. We also look into the ramifications of HMRC targeting 1,500 GlaxoSmithKline IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Towns invited to bid for connectivity boost
Some 100 places in England are eligible to get resources from the £3.6bn fund aimed at creating local jobs and economic growth, with broadband as a key priority Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Royal Navy readies autonomous technology push
A competition ran by new accelerator NavyX will seek to find mature ideas around the approach to improve operations and increase efficiency in maritime operations Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Sep 2019
Cutting the cord: Negotiating cloud contracts with problematic customers
How accountable should cloud firms be for the actions of the customers that use their platforms, and how much thought should they give to aligning themselves with problematic brands before hosting them? Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
New funding announced to tackle online child abuse
Government announces £30m of new cash to tackle online child harm as part of Spending Review 2019 Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2019
Businesses need to keep investing in tech and hope to avoid a no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could have serious consequences for the UK tech sector and skills base, making it more difficult to recruit technology specialists and hire freelancers Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Danish MobilePay app moves away from mainframe
Danske Bank’s popular mobile payment app moves from mainframe to open source DataStax Enterprise built on Apache Cassandra Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Nationwide Building Society harnesses low-code platform
Software development platform makes it quicker to build apps Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Virtual Instruments brings automated VM right-sizing in v6.2
Storage and app performance specialist can now change virtual machine compute and network resources according to workload, with increased shift to analytics and proactive monitoring Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Allied Irish Banks selects cloud platform for digital transformation
Bank is streamlining its operations through a cloud platform from nCino Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Post Office changes IT leadership reshuffle decision
The Post Office has changed its IT leadership reshuffle weeks after announcing its original plan Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Sep 2019
From IT disaster to digital innovation at RBS
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we meet the man brought in to turn around the technology at RBS Group after its catastrophic IT outage. We examine the latest best practice in securing mobile devices in the enterprise. And we look at progress towards “passwordless” security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Assessing China’s machine learning platforms
In a new market research report, technology analyst firm IDC offers insights on key suppliers of machine learning platforms in China Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Nearly £1m of EU funding to boost tech skills in UK SMEs
An initiative led by the Department for Work and Pensions will focus on enhancing skills in rural locations to unleash competitiveness in areas such as agritech and biorenewables Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Interim GDS boss gives preview of priorities
Alison Pritchard sets out key areas of attention for the digital service, from analytics to Brexit work Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2019
Government confirms GDS minister
Simon Hart appointed minister for implementation, with responsibility for the Government Digital Service Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hit by IT workers’ strike
DVSA tech staff are on a month-long strike over working conditions and expect their action to affect the IT workload at the government agency Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Government investigates matching geospatial data with AI
Report looks into the commercial opportunities of matching location data with a number of emerging technologies Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
IBM and Vodafone offer National Express a smooth ride to hybrid cloud
Coach operator National Express signs eight-year IT modernisation deal with IBM and Vodafone to provide it with a cloud platform to underpin future digital transformation plans Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
HMRC under fire over 'scaremongering' IR35 clampdown letters targeting GSK IT contractors
GSK contractors that have received “scaremongering” letters from HMRC, urging them to review their engagements with the company from an IR35 perspective, are being urged not to panic, as the missives have no legal basis, claim experts Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
CIO interview: Network Rail plans digital factory to accelerate modernisation
The operator will enhance its multimillion-pound IT strategy with a sharper focus on areas including mobile, data and cultural change for digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
Councils deliver savings through digital initiatives
Projects under the Digital Channel Shift programme reported fivefold return on investment Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
Government to ease planning laws for mobile networks
Westminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
ASX partners VMware and DA on digital ledger tech
The Australian Securities Exchange is working with VMware and Digital Asset to replace its Chess clearing and settlement system with digital ledger technology Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
Student Loans Company appoints chief information officer
Stephen Campbell will be leading a complex transformation programme and handling problems including high staff turnover Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
NHSX aims for mental health services transformation
Digital unit of the NHS has started a discovery process focused on children and young people Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2019
CW Nordics: Copenhagen woos tech startups
Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how shipping giant Maersk is employing a cloud-first strategy to disrupt competition and build innovation, and why three Finnish banks are sharing a core IT platform. Continue Reading