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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								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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								How Zoom is approaching agentic AI
Zoom CTO Xuedong Huang explains how AI Companion 3.0’s agentic AI capabilities can help turn conversations into completed actions using long-term memory and deep reasoning Continue Reading
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                18 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Bristol council in a hurry with £250,000 cloud migration project
Local authority seeks IT supplier to help it move systems to the cloud in nine-month project before colocation service ends Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                18 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing
Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                17 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Private cloud storage 101: Key components and hardware options
Private cloud makes consumption of storage easier for the user and simplifies delivery for the IT department. We walk through the key components and the platform choices Continue Reading
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                16 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                LeakedSource operator could face up to 10 years in jail
Canadian man accused of selling stolen identities and passwords on website Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                16 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Enterprise software spending set to grow thanks to AI and digital boost
Gartner forecasts businesses will buy more software, with spending shifting to AI and digital initiatives Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                16 Jan 2018
                
                            
                            How to fix the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style voice recognition smart speakers can help with CRM strategies and open up new sources of customer data. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps and the benefits being delivered. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                15 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                IT service management effectiveness hampered by lack of metrics
A disconnect between IT service managers and the rest of the business is having a negative impact on IT’s reputation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                15 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Ohio computer programmer faces 16 criminal charges over monitoring thousands of computers
A 28-year-old computer expert has been charged for monitoring thousands of computers, using a form of malware he created Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                12 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Call for statutory regulation of police number plate cameras amid concerns over accuracy
The UK’s automatic number plate recognition database – one the largest non-military data-gathering systems – records up to 1.2 million false readings of number plates every day. It should be subject to statutory regulation, says an independent watchdog Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                12 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Alan Turing Institute to add universities of Birmingham and Exeter to data science network
The Alan Turing Institute has announced the latest two universities to join its data science research network Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                11 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Retail banking regulations hit UK with the potential of a ‘Big Bang’ moment
The UK retail banking sector is at the beginning of a journey towards to a more competitive future as new regulation hits them Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                11 Jan 2018
                
                            
                            CW Middle East: Technology transforms healthcare delivery in Gulf region
The Gulf’s healthcare sector has witnessed exponential growth in the past two decades, driven by a rapidly growing population and a rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Read how technology is helping the region’s healthcare sector cope with demand. Also in this issue, find out how an initiative at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy, and how the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s smart transformation is progressing. Continue Reading
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                10 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security
As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured Continue Reading
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                10 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Marks and Spencer eyes £30m annual cost savings from digital-first retail push
High-street retailer has fleshed out plans to put digital at the heart of its business to boost operational efficiency in response to changing consumer demands Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                10 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                UK must use new technologies in the workplace to reverse productivity issues, say researchers
Researchers have called for the UK to utilise new technologies in the workplace to drive better productivity Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                09 Jan 2018
                
                            
                            Countdown to GDPR
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to force this year, we look at the challenges for businesses to comply by the 25 May deadline. We examine the future for HPE as CEO Meg Whitman steps down. And we find out how the move to hyper-converged systems affects your backup strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                09 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts
The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region Continue Reading
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                08 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Sweden steps up cyber defence measures
Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
 
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                08 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Telco outsources digital transformation to Infosys
Belgium's biggest telco will cut legacy systems as part of a digital transformation project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                08 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                05 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                London attracted record tech investment in 2017
London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                04 Jan 2018
                
                            
                            Five things in tech to watch out for in 2018
Complete this sentence to win a prize for your technology insight: “2018 will be the year of…” Rather like the missing word round in Have I Got News For You, the answers will range from the obvious ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                03 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018
Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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                02 Jan 2018
                
                                    
                                Cloud culture calls for flexible networks
Cloud-based workloads demand more flexibility, so how can businesses rethink their WAN strategies to accommodate this Continue Reading
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                29 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2017
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more across various industries, but there still issues around the technology. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories for 2017 Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                28 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Top 10 CIO interviews of 2017
IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                22 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Air New Zealand to trial digital translation technology
Airline becomes one of the first companies to try out a business case for Google's real-time translation technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                20 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Sweden’s Stena Line sets sail for digital transformation
Ferry operator’s CTO tells Computer Weekly how the company can differentiate itself by using digital tools to make its processes more efficient Continue Reading
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                20 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: A taste for mobility
Although enterprise mobility is increasingly strategic and transformative for companies such as Foodpanda Singapore, its adoption is still nascent in Southeast Asia. In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how organizations in the region are realizing the value of mobility, even as the definition of mobility is going beyond mobile apps toward the internet of things, augmented reality and virtual reality. Plus, find out how the Singapore government is using AWS, as well as 5G developments across the Asia-Pacific region. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                20 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Riding the wave of enterprise mobility
Australia is one of the most advanced markets in the world in adopting mobility initiatives to improve employee productivity, customer service and the bottom line. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, we take a look at how Australian organisations are faring in driving mobility initiatives, the challenges they have been facing and what lies ahead. Also, read more about Australia’s space ambitions and 5G developments across the Asia-Pacific region. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                19 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                19 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            Navigating through digital change
In this week’s Computer Weekly, IT leaders share the lessons learned and discuss best practice in digital transformation. We find out how SAP is addressing customer concerns about its indirect licensing policies. And we assess whether SME IT suppliers are making headway in selling to government CIOs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                14 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans
Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for a blockchain revolution in the country’s public sector, and what the European Parliament's approval of a new electronic system to store biometric information might mean for UK citizens after Brexit. Continue Reading
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                12 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                How Southeast Asia is keeping pace with AI
Forward-looking organisations in the region are embracing artificial intelligence, but uneven access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding of the technology are holding back wider adoption Continue Reading
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                12 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            The 50 most influential people in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer at the Department for Work and Pensions – about the challenges and opportunities of digital government. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                10 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Australian genome researchers solving big data problems
Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation have developed a cloud-based tool to look for the needle in a haystack in what they have described as the "datafication of everything" Continue Reading
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                08 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Santander UK recruits digital banking expert from Barclays
Santander UK has poached Michael Harte from Barclays to drive digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                08 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Paul Coby to step down as John Lewis CIO
CIO of retailer John Lewis, Paul Coby, has announced he will be stepping down from his role in 2018, after almost seven years Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
 
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                08 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence
Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                07 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Hortilux uses Mendix-powered application to digitise greenhouses
Grow light maker shifts from product to digitally enabled service to support greenhouse growers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                06 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            UKtech50 2017 – The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly's annual search for the 50 most influential people in the UK tech scene is complete – meet the top 25 Continue Reading
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                06 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: Carlos Abarca, TSB
Carlos Abarca is guiding TSB through its migration from systems hosted by a competitor to a digitally focused in-house core banking platform. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                06 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses
City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                05 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                05 Dec 2017
                
                                    
                                US utility provider PG&E on ditching the datacentre and going cloud-first
US-based utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) discusses how getting out of the datacentre business and into the cloud is helping meet its regulatory, affordability and innovation targets Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                05 Dec 2017
                
                            
                            What lessons can be learned from Britain’s smartest city?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit Bristol, ranked as the UK’s top smart city, to find out what it’s learned and what’s coming next in the city’s technology plans. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging area of software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). And we trace the evolution of open source as more organisations contribute code to the community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                28 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            Chancellor earmarks £500m for UK technology growth
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after chancellor Philip Hammond offered £500m in his Autumn Budget to boost the tech sector, we ask if it’s enough to ease industry fears over Brexit. Experts debate the future of artificial intelligence and its effects on society. And we find out how emerging technologies could help the work of charity Save the Children. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                26 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                UK only average in terms of digital public services
UK government has the innovation skills to become a digital public services leader, but needs to improve the ID and authentication that sits underneath it to reach this goal Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                23 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction
The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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                22 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                CIO interview: David Southern, director of ICT, WWF UK
In his 17 years in the IT department at the WWF, David Southern has seen many changes – and the advent of cloud computing is one of the biggest Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                21 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                Nordic CIO interview: Emil Dahlin, Svevia
Swedish construction company Svevia is transforming digitally, driven by chief information officer Emil Dahlin Continue Reading
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                21 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                SAP indirect access: Prepare for the impact on third-party applications
SAP is acting in an anti-competitive manner and could be in breach of the US Sherman Act, according to a Duke University School of Law professor Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
 
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                21 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            What can intent-based networking do for you?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, intent-based networking promises to optimise networks through automation and analytics, but can it deliver? At its annual Symposium event, Gartner said the CIO role continues to evolve and IT leaders need to champion digital change – we examine the issues. And we find out how security analytics can help deal with cyber threats. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                17 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            A digital economy needs more than startups - government must address UK's lack of IT investment
It would be churlish not to applaud the government’s pre-Budget commitments to the tech sector – an increase in funding to support tech startups and expanding visa availability for bringing in top ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                16 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                Private Swiss bank Julius Baer to save $1m a year with cloud HR
Julius Baer banks on higher returns after replacing on-premise systems with cloud HR services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                15 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: On cyber alert
Achieving any form of computer security is an uphill task, costing Australian companies time and money with no prospect of a reprieve any time soon. In this month’s CW ANZ, read about the state of cyber security in Australia, Telstra’s efforts to help enterprises improve their cyber security posture, and how Australian organisations can keep up with the demands of cyber security. Also, find out why unsanctioned cloud apps continue to be a major bugbear among security chiefs in Australia. Continue Reading
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                15 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: How managed security services help to reduce cyber risk
The growing complexity and volume of cyber threats has led to rising demand for managed security services that provide the capabilities and technological know-how to combat cyber threats. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, read more about the pros and cons of using managed security services and considerations you should be aware of. Also, find out what organizations can do to put the odds in their favor when combating cyber threats. Continue Reading
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                14 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            How fashion is turning to tech to get closer to customers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how the fashion world and clothing retailers are using technology to better understand customers and grow in such a competitive market. Brexit continues to dominate the conversation in the UK tech sector – we find out the hopes and fears of the industry. And we look at how to use OpenStack in a hyper-converged IT infrastructure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                09 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            CW Benelux: Young wayward hackers could help fill Dutch IT skills gap
In this issue, read how an initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods. Also find out how Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API, and how the Netherlands’ Rabobank has moved from tape libraries and robotic arms to a platform-based storage and retrieval system. Continue Reading
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                09 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                Bangalore offers the best ecosystem for digital transformation, says Economist report
Bangalore ranked as the number one location for businesses looking to access the right ecosystem to support digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                08 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                The digital transformation journey – four IT leaders share the lessons learned
CIOs discussed the best practices in driving digital change at the recent Gartner Symposium event in Barcelona Continue Reading
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                07 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                CIOs need to champion digital change as IT leadership roles evolve
Gartner CIO survey shows digital business is changing mindsets and culture at organisations that are successful in transformation Continue Reading
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                07 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            The ethics of software development
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with big names such as Uber and Volkswagen being called out for using software to cheat the system, we look at professionalism and ethics in software development. We assess the digital progress of the UK’s manufacturing sector and the challenges it faces in keeping up with global rivals. And we examine the latest trends in mobile device management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                03 Nov 2017
                
                                    
                                How soon will we be driving fully autonomous cars?
Nvidia sets out vision for driverless cars as its new Pegasus processor promises to support “level 5” autonomy Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                02 Nov 2017
                
                            
                            Dear digital minister, a little more clarity - anything, really - on Brexit, please
The government’s digital minister, Matt Hancock, is a busy and enthusiastic advocate for the UK’s digital economy. In the past month alone, he’s given five speeches, published an independent review ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
 
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                31 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            IT rules the waves in the Volvo Ocean Race
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the Volvo Ocean Race to see the technology connecting fans and organisers to the seven yachts on a 45,000-mile round-the-world voyage. A newly discovered security vulnerability puts every Wi-Fi network at risk of attack – we examine the problem and the solutions. And we find out how the Mercedes F1 team used big data analytics to win this year’s F1 constructors’ championship. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                31 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                TomTom navigates move onto global HR platform
TomTom went live with HR platform in all 37 countries, serving 5,000 staff, in March 2017 Continue Reading
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                27 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Nordea lays off 6,000, citing digital transformation as the driver
Nordea is cutting staff as a result of its ongoing digital transformation, which means it needs less people Continue Reading
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                27 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Carglass France feels benefit of employee knowledge sharing
Automobile glass repair company Carglass France is using knowledge-sharing technology to distribute expertise among 3,000 employees Continue Reading
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                27 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Airbus saves millions after building a digital learning library
Airbus has created a digital learning library that is helping more than 100,000 staff in 35 countries keep their skills updated Continue Reading
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                24 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            Where will artificial intelligence take us?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts and sceptics debate the opportunities and risks of the much-hyped technology – we listen in to the House of Lords investigation. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the benefits and challenges of cloud-native applications. And we look at the best practice in defending email systems from cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                20 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Operators urged to find compelling B2B use cases for 5G
5G has the capability to bring froward a number of use cases for the business-to-business sector, says Innovate UK Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
 
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                19 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: Juggling in the cloud
More businesses in ASEAN are adopting a multi-cloud strategy to avoid supplier lock-in and take their pick from the best cloud applications, platforms and infrastructure offerings that work alongside in-house systems. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we take a look at what organisations need to do to overcome the complex task of pulling together a seamlessly integrated data management strategy, one that will integrate disparate cloud services and automate movement of data across their cloud ecosystems. Continue Reading
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                19 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Rise to the big data challenge
Like their counterparts in other parts of the world, Australian businesses are facing a data explosion as they roll out more digital services for customers. Take IAG for instance. A year ago, the insurance giant had a data store of just over 80TB, but today it manages a collection of 2TB, which is growing by 14TB a month. In this month’s issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Aussie organisations are fine-tuning their storage strategy to keep up with the demands of big data without compromising performance and service levels. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                19 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Post Office computer system legal case reaches important procedural juncture
Sub-postmasters group action against the Post Office reaches an important milestone Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                18 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Cloud service spending almost matches traditional IT outsourcing
Traditional outsourcing spending has plummeted in the latest three-month period, but spending on cloud-based IT services is going some way to filling the void Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                17 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on empathy and innovation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why he has made empathy a key part of technology innovation at the software giant. We examine the latest developments in the debate over the tax status of IT contractors in the public sector and the IR35 reforms they claim are hampering digital government projects. And we ask if an emphasis on creativity will help attract more young people to work in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                16 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                How technology is transforming healthcare delivery in Gulf region
IT will transform the healthcare sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the coming years Continue Reading
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                12 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                UK bank Standard Chartered opens IT service centre in Bangalore
Bank is expanding its operation in India, which provides business services to its operations globally Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                12 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            CW Middle East: Internet of things can help Gulf countries to diversify
The Middle East’s push towards economic diversification is driving innovation in internet of things (IoT) applications for emerging services sectors, such as transport and logistics, telecommunications, financial services and tourism. Also read how the Dubai Health Authority is rolling out Salama, a unified electronic medical record (EMR) system, and a survey shows organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT. Continue Reading
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                11 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Teva Pharmaceuticals turns to cloud HR as it weathers difficult trading conditions
One of Israel’s largest manufacturing companies has invested more than $10m in cloud HR. The technology is helping Teva Pharmaceuticals turn its fortunes around. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor
 
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                11 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Will the review of Gov.uk Verify fix the UK's digital identity problems?
The rumoured review of the UK government’s identity assurance programme provides the ideal opportunity to fix problems and accelerate progress Continue Reading
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                10 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Abu Dhabi transport department uses drones to improve traffic flows
Data collected by live video stream from drones is analysed at control centre to help alleviate traffic jams and other issues Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
 
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                10 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Some IT contractors earning more than £700 a day
Research shows 40% of contractors reach the average annual IT salary within three months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                10 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology, and interview this year’s winner – investor and entrepreneur Sherry Coutu – to learn her thoughts on how to improve diversity in the IT workforce. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                05 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Singapore’s public sector finds agility and speed in AWS
City-state’s government has been able to meet peak demands and address security issues through a cloud-based web-hosting platform powered by Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, Informa TechTarget
 
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                03 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                CIOs moving to revenue-generating roles
Gartner survey shows changing role for CIOs to cover revenue generation and deriving value from data, and spending less time on traditional IT delivery Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                03 Oct 2017
                
                            
                            Digitally preserving history
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how cloud technologies are helping Gibraltar to digitally preserve historic documents and safeguard its cultural heritage. We examine progress on the roll-out of the new NHS national network. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the benefits and challenges of cloud-based ERP software. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                02 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on why empathy is essential for technology innovation
Speaking at the London launch of his Hit Refresh book, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed how a shortfall in empathy nearly cost him a job at the firm in the 1990s Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                02 Oct 2017
                
                                    
                                Hard Brexit would see UK tech exports fall by £1.7bn
UK manufacturers including those in the technology sector will lose billions of pounds of export revenue if the government completes a hard Brexit Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                28 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Where the device hits the network – a mobile device management update
As business becomes increasingly mobile, we look at the latest trends in mobile device management to give businesses the edge Continue Reading
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                28 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Large scale IoT deployments double in 12 months
Vodafone’s fifth annual look at the IoT market reveals that the percentage of companies with more than 50,000 connected devices has effectively doubled in the past year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
 
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                27 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                UK-EU talks have failed to raise confidence of IT leaders
IT decision-makers are no more confident about how Brexit will affect them despite this year’s general election and talks between the EU and the UK Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                E-Zine
                26 Sep 2017
                
                            
                            Building on legacy IT
In this week’s Computer Weekly, experts at VMworld 2017 discussed how to adapt legacy IT to make the most of modern technology – we listened in. Artificial intelligence is touted as an aid to decision-making, but its limitations mean AI needs to be handled with care – we look at the lessons learned. And we find out how Wales has become a hotspot for cyber security innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                25 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Microsoft Ignite kicks off with cross-platform SQL and on-premise Azure
Microsoft announces completion of cross-platform SQL Server, GDPR compliance for Office 365, plus Azure Stack Continue Reading
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                25 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Amazon launches Middle East region
Amazon opens its latest delivery hub in Bahrain to serve customers in the Middle East Continue Reading
By- Triska Hamid
 
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                22 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Uber fails to get licence to operate in London renewed
Transport for London has rejected Uber's application for its licence renewal, citing a lack of corporate responsibility as the reason Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
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                22 Sep 2017
                
                            
                            CW ASEAN: Strike a business balance with ERP
Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications are growing in popularity, yet they don’t fit every need. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we delve deeper into the motivations for adopting cloud-ERP systems in Southeast Asia, the limitations of the technology and what enterprises need to consider before jumping on the bandwagon. Also, find out what Dell EMC is doing to tackle the Asia-Pacific market, and how NTT Docomo is using SAP Hana to improve customer service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                22 Sep 2017
                
                            
                            CW ANZ: Cloud ERP on the rise
By adopting cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Plaut IT was freed to focus on its customers rather than its computers. In this month’s issue of CW ANZ, read more about why Australian companies are adopting cloud ERP, the adoption of blockchain in Australia and why an Aussie web hosting company is merging with a Singapore firm in its regional expansion plans. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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                20 Sep 2017
                
                                    
                                Blockchain tests delivering results and IBM seen as leader
Businesses that have invested in trials of blockchain technology will repeat their investments Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
 
 
