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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								CISOs in court: Balancing cyber resilience and legal accountability
The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank considers the burdens and responsibilities that accompany the role of chief information security officer, and share guidance on how to navigate a challenging career path. Continue Reading
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								Just weeks left until Companies House ID changes: how to prepare
Just over two weeks remain before Companies House starts enforcing new digital identity verification procedures for company directors, but there's still time to get ready. Continue Reading
 
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                News
                27 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                It’s still early days for hybrid IT in APAC
The tipping point for hybrid IT adoption will come only when more enterprises start running production workloads on the public cloud, says HPE’s chief technologist for the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                27 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Treasury Committee launches inquiry into bank IT failures
With IT outages in the financial sector a regular occurrence, the Treasury Committee is investigating the causes and consequences of these failures, and what industry and regulators are doing to promote resilience Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                E-Zine
                27 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            Take the pain out of software patching
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at one of the oldest pain points for IT departments – software patching – and ask how to make it less complex across the enterprise. We examine the rise of Kubernetes, the open source container orchestration system that’s gathering popularity for cloud-native applications. And we look at the issues around storage strategy to support a multicloud environment. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                27 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Data volumes set to hit 175ZB with a tectonic shift to the cloud
There will be more data in the public cloud than enterprise datacentres or consumer devices by 2025 as data shifts location, according to a study by IDC and Seagate Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
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                Blog Post
                23 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            Google Chrome: It’s more than a browser
Google Chrome Enterprise. What is it and how might it affect your digital workplace strategy? Take control now and don't loosen your grip. Continue Reading
By- Richard Edwards, Freeform Dynamics
 
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                23 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Interview: Roger Taylor, chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
Chair of the new Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation says collaboration is vital for developing effective frameworks to manage the proliferation of AI and data-driven technologies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                E-Zine
                22 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            CW Nordics: Swedish IT sector advises on election security
The security measures assembled and implemented around the 2018 election in Sweden were devised in consultation with leading actors within the country’s private IT sector. Also read about how Denmark’s ambition to become a leading ocation for hyperscale datacentres is gaining momentum, and why Estonia wants to recruit IT professionals from the UK. Continue Reading
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                News
                21 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Why CIOs must start offloading work
Taking on more responsibilities is having a detrimental effect on digital transformation and customer experience initiatives Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                Feature
                21 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                IBM pushes boundaries of AI, but insists companies take an ethical approach
Researchers at IBM are pushing the boundaries of what artificial intelligence and machine learning can do, but remain wary of the ethical implications that accompany the proliferation of this technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                21 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Interview: Comms sector ripe for disruption as climate change takes hold
Humanity has just 12 years left to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5⁰C and prevent climate meltdown. Paul Dickinson from the Carbon Disclosure Project discusses how CIOs can help take steps to avert disaster by changing their attitude to business communications Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                20 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Survey: Data very fragmented, and that’s a worry for most
Cohesity-sponsored survey finds most organisations store multiple copies of secondary data and worry about the cost and the effect on their competitiveness Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Computer Weekly
 
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                20 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            How the Science Museum is moving to the digital age
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how London’s Science Museum is dealing with legacy IT to move into the age of digital and data. We examine Nationwide Building Society’s move to cloud and DevOps to transform its operations. And we look at how technologies such as machine learning and blockchain are helping to automate global supply chains. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                20 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                How Singapore Airlines is flying the digital skies
Top Asian carrier Singapore Airlines has been building a digital foundation to fend off potential disruption, but it is not just the IT team that is leading the charge Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                19 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management turn to Workday to complete merger
Standard Life Aberdeen, created in August 2017 when two of Scotland’s largest financial services companies merged, is transferring 3,000 former Standard Life staff to Aberdeen Asset Management’s Workday HR system as it integrates the two businesses Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                19 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Top IT predictions in APAC in 2019
Edge computing, data management and microservices will play a bigger role in the Asia-Pacific region in 2019 as enterprises reshape their technology architectures to become ‘digitally determined’ organisations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                Feature
                16 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Securing the SD-WAN: The next network challenge
Every time an enterprise weighs up whether or not to try SD-WAN, security is an essential part of the picture Continue Reading
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                E-Zine
                15 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: Blockchain is no ‘magic wand’ for security
Blockchain is all the rage, although the technology is so much more than just about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we examine how blockchain is being applied in cyber security, and whether the technology is really as secure as claimed by its proponents. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                15 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Exploring blockchain
Blockchain technology has been in the news due to its ability to provide much better security, transparency and efficiency. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how enterprises in ANZ are using blockchain technology to improve security and efficiency, and what it takes to spur greater adoption among ANZ enterprises. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                News
                15 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Why Kubernetes is driving a groundswell in containerisation
Kubernetes is fast becoming a de facto standard, but CIOs may be unaware of its footprint in their businesses Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                15 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                The Gym Group flexes its muscles with data analytics
No-frills fitness company The Gym Group is using analytics technology to find insights from its financial, HR and membership data, as it limbers up for rapid expansion in the UK Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                14 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                An overview of deep learning tools
As AI and deep learning matures, we look at advanced tools that enable developers to start building sophisticated, intelligent applications Continue Reading
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                14 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Challenger bank ready to get its banking licence back
CivilisedBank is reapplying for a banking licence after giving it up to focus on its technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                13 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            Will the $34bn IBM-Red Hat mega-merger succeed?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after IBM pays $34bn to buy open source specialist Red Hat in an attempt to boost its cloud capabilities, we analyse whether the deal can be a success. We examine the challenges that the emerging field of quantum computing presents for current encryption techniques. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at storage for the internet of things. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                Opinion
                12 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                The journey to turning your organisation into a platform
Compete with digital rivals by becoming a platform organisation – how companies can start navigating the transformation journey Continue Reading
By- Bill Murray, Leading Edge Forum
 
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                12 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Agfa’s move to cloud HR paves the way for healthcare IT spin-off
Agfa-Gevaert is moving HR systems from 40 countries into the cloud as the company prepares to turn its health IT operations into a standalone business Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                09 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Businesses can no longer neglect IT if they want to remain competitive
Businesses lack IT leaders with the skills and resources needed to promote innovation and change in the context of technological upheaval Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                08 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Welsh NHS IT programme is ‘outdated’ and could put patients at risk, report finds
Welsh Public Accounts Committee is concerned the country’s outdated NHS IT systems are putting patients at risk, and found the culture at NHS Wales Informatics Service is the ‘antithesis of open’ Continue Reading
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                08 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                M&S admits online remit “well behind” competitors
Food and clothing retailer Marks and Spencer has admitted its website and online fulfillment capabilities are behind that of its competitors, but it is seeing progress since implementing changes Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                08 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            CW Benelux: Bikes face scooter challenge in Netherlands
The concept of rental scooters is perfect for the Netherlands, where bicycles are already the most widely used method of transport. Scooter startups see the potential to apply the latest smart technologies to the concept, but regulations could be a barrier. Also in this issue, read how chatbots are taking off with Dutch organisations, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example, and find out how Dutch bank ING is getting a financial boost from an employee performance management rethink. Continue Reading
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                07 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                DXC makes digital transformation push in Asia
IT services firm uses automation and AI to trim its portfolio and size as it helps customers on their digital transformation journey Continue Reading
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                07 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Creativity will ensure humans won’t be left behind by tech, says Fujitsu president
Fujitsu’s president has claimed humans don’t need to be worried about automation because people and creativity will always be needed for innovation Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                Opinion
                07 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Emerging govtech – a new opportunity for innovation in public service delivery?
The government has started to engage with the IT sector over how best to introduce emerging technologies in public service delivery – an initiative that, if successful, should be welcomed Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
 
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                07 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Gartner finds Emea CIOs more ahead on digital than peers elsewhere
Gartner’s annual global CIO survey finds Emea CIOs driving digital transformation programmes to a greater degree than their peers in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
 
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                07 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Lloyds Banking Group shaking up its workforce to reflect digital times
Lloyds Banking Group is revamping the roles of thousands of staff as it becomes digital Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                06 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                Fujitsu powers forward with business restructure
Technology firm Fujitsu has announced a number of plans for restructuring its business, including the closing of its German manufacturing plant and a number of board resignations Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                Opinion
                06 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                UK winners and losers in digital tech
The UK's retail and telecoms companies are among the best in the world at digital technology, but a survey of digital leaders shows there is still room for improvement for many UK firms Continue Reading
By- Tony Farnfield
 
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                06 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            Post Office IT system goes on trial
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after we revealed concerns over the Post Office’s Horizon accounting system, affected subpostmasters finally get their day in court. We look at how businesses are turning to wearable technology to help employees stay healthy. And we analyse the key players and products in the market for object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                Blog Post
                02 Nov 2018
                
                            
                            Chancellor's Budget boost for tech is tempered by Brexit realities
Gone, or so it seems, are the days when Computer Weekly laments after every Budget statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer that tech has been overlooked. There is little doubt that ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                02 Nov 2018
                
                                    
                                BT makes progress with Global Services restructuring
Telco sets out plan to get its troubled Global Services business unit fighting fit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                31 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Triumph Motorcycles kick-starts changes with high-tech HR
The Leicestershire-based motorcycle company is deploying IT systems to give customers and its own staff a ‘premium brand experience’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                31 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Ofcom releases BT from 2005 Openreach undertakings
Following the legal split of the two organisations, telecoms regulator Ofcom has formally ‘released’ BT from the 2005 undertakings set up to manage the Openreach infrastructure business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                30 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Why businesses must take a strategic view of automation
For many CIOs, robotic process automation promises quick wins, but businesses should also take a longer-term view to drive digitisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                30 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Budget 2018: No great leap forward for broadband, but no need to panic
The chancellor set aside £1.6bn for digital technology in the Budget, but broadband services did not draw much attention. Is this a surprise, or a reflection of growing commercial investment in full-fibre, and what should the role of government be? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                30 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            Power struggle: A row is brewing over EU plans to curb datacentre energy use
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a row is brewing over an EU plan to curb datacentre energy use, and the leading server suppliers are not happy - we analyse the details. Secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock talks exclusively to us about his new technology vision for the NHS. And we examine the growing popularity of short-term “gig” employment for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                30 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Traditional financial services firms face extinction within 12 years
A large number of large banks could disappear within 12 years unless they change business models and economics Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                30 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                How Avanade keeps pace with Microsoft and the market
Systems integrator Avanade has had to adapt to Microsoft’s evolution into an “ecosystem platform” that includes open-source software Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                29 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Inside PropertyGuru’s DevOps journey
The online property search firm is at ease with microservices, containers and serverless computing, even as it grapples with legacy applications that were developed earlier on in its history Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                29 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Chancellor Philip Hammond’s 2018 Budget dishes out £1.6bn for ‘advanced’ tech and innovation
The 2018 Budget promises £1.6bn to fund “advanced technologies” such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing, £200m for rural broadband and £150m for tech fellowships, along with plans to impose a digital services tax for web giants Continue Reading
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                28 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Australia earns mixed record in IT agility
Despite being fervent adopters of cloud, Australian enterprises are slower than those in the US and UK in deploying business-critical applications Continue Reading
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                25 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Consumer rights champion Which? begins digital journey
Consumer rights organisation has always had a subscription business, but is now transforming into a digital one through cloud computing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                25 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                BT picks fintech leader to succeed Gavin Patterson
BT has named Philip Jansen, current co-chief executive of global payments services group Worldpay, as the successor to outgoing chief executive Gavin Patterson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                25 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years
Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                25 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Microsoft results show hybrid benefit to Azure growth
The software company continues to push the benefits of on-premise Windows Server infrastructure alongside Azure PaaS Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                24 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Government can’t guarantee no-deal Brexit data-sharing agreement
Digital minister Margot James says there is no clear timetable on when the UK will secure a data adequacy decision from the EU, and cannot guarantee an agreement will be in place in the event of a no-deal Brexit Continue Reading
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                23 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                CIOs and the cloud: The future of European enterprise software
European organisations are moving to the cloud rapidly, but trepidation remains in concerning certain aspects, such as security Continue Reading
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                23 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            Where next for digital identity?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government hands its digital identity service, Gov.uk Verify, to the private sector, we examine the history and prospects for the troubled system. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-native architecture. And we compare the flash storage capabilities of the leading cloud providers, AWS, Azure and Google. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                22 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Cab firm to map 250,000 miles of London roads for CAVs
Cab operator Addison Lee has teamed up with CAV software specialist Oxbotica to start preparing the streets of London for self-driving cars Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                22 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Retail focus is key to Alibaba’s new London datacentre
China’s e-commerce giant has been slowly expanding into Europe and is now heading for a clash of the titans against AWS and Azure Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                19 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            Can Matt Hancock be the minister that finally gets NHS technology right?
A large and toxic cloud has hung over NHS IT since the failure of the £12bn National Programme that saw billions wasted on systems that barely worked. Since then, we’ve seen the collapse of ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                19 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                A new era of collaboration for the NHS
Great Ormond Street Hospital's new research and innovation unit, Drive, marks a significant shift towards greater collaboration between NHS organisations and third-party industry partners Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
 
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                19 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Why CIOs need to find ways to manage the old and the new
In IT, nothing is ever reinvented and nothing ever really goes away. We investigate how IT departments can remain agile while managing legacy assets Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                19 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Interview: Matt Hancock, secretary of state for health and social care, on his NHS ‘tech vision’
Matt Hancock brings rare digital experience to running the NHS and social care systems, but can he overcome the legacy of past health service technology failures? Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                18 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Taming the data beast
Software-defined storage (SDS), which promises greater transparency and control over data, is an increasingly important tool in the enterprise technology armoury. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian enterprises are turning to SDS to improve data management and direct data to different tiers of storage or to applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                18 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: Unlock flash opportunities
Traditional disks can no longer keep up with the needs of modern enterprises, which now rely more on business-critical software to digest heaps of corporate and customer data to make quick business decisions. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a look at how enterprises are taking to all-flash array storage, the factors to consider when laying out a flash storage strategy, and what enterprises need to do to lay the foundation necessary for getting the most out of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                17 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Digital transformation makes team players of suppliers – caveat emptor
C-level executives organising digital transformation programmes prefer their suppliers to work as a single team. But it is not all plain sailing Continue Reading
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                16 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Commuter trains may need over 3Gbps of mobile data capacity by 2025
Ofcom has set out its vision of what will need to be done to meet the government’s goals around data connectivity on the UK’s rail network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                16 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            Drilling into AI at Shell
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how oil giant Shell is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to boost workforce safety and productivity. We analyse the attempted Russian cyber attack revealed by the Dutch government. And we look at how blockchain is being used in the food and drink industry to improve supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                15 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Should you pay or should you go for free open source software?
Open source software is free, but many businesses are happy to pay for support. This model tends not to scale well, however, making wider deployment expensive. We weigh up the options Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                15 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            Delivering Diversity in Technology: startup panel
How can we help female entrepreneurs successfully grow and scale their businesses? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                11 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Robots in the workplace supported by 81% of business chiefs
Robotic process automation continues to be taken up by more organisations – but despite proven benefits, those that already use it are struggling to scale it up Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                11 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            CW Middle East: Middle East warms to humanoid robots
Countries in the Middle East are warming to humanoid robotics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence as these technologies become widely accepted globally. Also in this issue, read why Saudi Arabia has called on London’s fintechs to set up in the country with the promise of government support, and find out how the Gulf Warehousing Company has introduced cloud-based technology to replace paper processes used by its HR department. Continue Reading
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                10 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                09 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            App-based self-service healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the long-awaited mobile app from the NHS, which has started public trials, and ask what it means for a digital health service. We hear from early experimenters of blockchain to find out what it will take for the technology to be enterprise-ready. And we analyse the impact of mergers and acquisitions on corporate networks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                09 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Windows 10 update pulled after file losses
Microsoft has been forced to stop the October 2018 release of Windows 10 because users have complained it deletes files Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                Feature
                08 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Focus on content collaboration strategies
Content collaboration platforms can enable businesses to create an agile and modern digital workplace Continue Reading
By- Monica Basso, Gartner
 
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                04 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Executive interview: Sebastian Krause, general manager, IBM Cloud Europe
IBM Cloud Europe general manager Sebastian Krause opens up about Big Blue's big bets on hybrid cloud, enterprise IT and why the public cloud market is not one it is interested in playing in Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                02 Oct 2018
                
                            
                            The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner, Code First: Girls CEO Amali de Alwis, about the challenges of achieving diversity and inclusion in IT. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the future of collaboration software and asks how to avoid information overload. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                01 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                Police Scotland sets out 10-year digital plan
Scottish Police Authority has approved Police Scotland’s 10-year digital transformation plan, which aims to bring the country’s police forces into the 21st century and requires £244m in capital funding and £54m in reform funding Continue Reading
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                01 Oct 2018
                
                                    
                                CIOs unsure how Brexit will affect their ability to hire IT staff
Harvey Nash/KPMG survey shows CIOs are looking to boost their IT teams, but US and UK immigration rules may block their plans Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                30 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Openreach completes largest Tupe transfer in history
More than 30,000 BT employees have transferred across to the quasi-independent Openreach, completing what is thought to be the largest one-off Tupe transfer in history Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                28 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Data analytics cuts queues and flight delays at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
Aeroporti di Roma’s CIO, Emiliano Sorrenti, describes how the city’s main airport is using data analytics technology to reduce delays and queue times, securing it an industry award for customer service Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                27 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Network growth brings management challenges
As enterprise networks grow, so do the challenges of managing them effectively, says a report compiled by Oracle’s communications unit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                27 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Fraser Ingram, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank
Fraser Ingram joined the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking group as CIO just at the right time – as it was embarking on its digital journey Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                27 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Prepare now for quantum computers, QKD and post-quantum encryption
The predicted processing power of quantum computers is likely to make existing encryption algorithms obsolete. Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a possible solution - we investigate whether QKD is viable Continue Reading
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                26 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
Cisco’s newly appointed SVP of Emear, Wendy Mars, shares her thoughts on the state of network innovation within the industry, and explains why cultural change is just as important an element of a digital strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                26 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Rural business bodies seal new broadband agreement
The Country Land and Business Association and the National Farmers’ Union have reached an agreement with Openreach to put new wayleave arrangements in place for broadband network builds Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                25 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Businesses expect shortfall due to GDPR and Brexit
Companies are concerned that the UK’s departure from the EU and new data legislation will impact revenue – but IT can help Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                25 Sep 2018
                
                            
                            Mapping the future at Ordnance Survey
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the UK mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, is innovating to put geospatial data at the heart of smart cities. We look at how to manage subscription and licensing costs when moving to the cloud. And we examine how proposals to change the UK visa system could help to tackle IT skills shortages. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                24 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Mobile-first strategy rings true for jeweller
Mobile has played a key role in how London jeweller Taylor & Hart has changed the rules for buying a ring Continue Reading
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                21 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Shell mines Microsoft Azure for AI to digitally transform upstream and downstream operations
Multi-national oil and gas company Shell is embarking on an artificial intelligence-led digital transformation of its business with the help of Microsoft Azure and C3 IoT Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                19 Sep 2018
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Get to grips with DevOps
The burgeoning DevOps culture in Australia has attracted new market players and led major companies to embrace the movement to get development and operations teams working in unison. But organisations need to be wary of a range of traps while they try to instil a DevOps mindset. In this issue of CW ANZ, we take a look at how Australian organisations are embracing DevOps and the pitfalls they need to avoid. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                19 Sep 2018
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: Time to clear DevOps hurdles
ASEAN organizations are generally aware of the benefits of DevOps, but lesser known are the pathways to success. What would an organization that has successfully implemented DevOps look like? In this issue of CW ASEAN, we look at how ASEAN organizations are bridging the gap between development and operations teams, and the DevOps challenges they are facing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                19 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Alibaba Cloud making deeper push into smart cities
At its annual conference in Hangzhou, Chinese cloud supplier Alibaba demonstrated the transformative impact of its technologies on society and called for more manufacturers to adopt smart manufacturing processes Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                19 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Santander plans UK tech hub in Milton Keynes
Santander is opening a UK tech hub in Milton Keynes that will have 5,000 staff Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                18 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                EU needs clear 5G regulation to guarantee mobile success
The mobile ecosystem could be worth more than 4% of European GDP by 2022, if the right regulatory actions are taken by the European Union government Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                E-Zine
                18 Sep 2018
                
                            
                            The importance of smartphone sustainability
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the considerable environmental footprint of the mobile phone industry and ask what can be done to further the circular economy. We find out how disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is being used and when it’s an option for businesses. And we look at some of the UK’s emerging fintech success stories. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                E-Zine
                18 Sep 2018
                
                            
                            CW Europe: Costs stack up for Dutch government IT projects
In this issue of CW Europe, we look at analysis by a Dutch newspaper which discovered that government-controlled IT projects in the Netherlands go over budget by 40%, on average. We also find out how Berlin’s Digital Career Institute is building web skills among refugees and the unemployed across Germany. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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                News
                13 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Culture, not tools, is key to unlocking innovation
Australian organisations should focus on bringing in agile practices and foster a culture of trust and transparency to drive innovation and improve business agility Continue Reading
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                13 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                TechUK blasts European Parliament-backed revamp of EU-wide copyright laws
Tech industry trade body claims the changes spell bad news for web users, after European Parliament MEPs vote in favour of plans to modernise the copyright laws for the digital age Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                13 Sep 2018
                
                                    
                                Tech Nation startup programme demonstrates richness of UK fintech
A Tech Nation programme to support the UK's financial technology startups demonstrates the increasingly diverse range of business-to-business products and services available through the country's fintech community Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
 
