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News
19 Apr 2024
Unisys reveals no link to development of controversial Post Office software
IT supplier finds no evidence that it was involved in the development of controversial Post Office software Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Tech companies operating with opacity in Israel-Palestine
Tech firms operating in Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel are falling “woefully short” of their human rights responsibilities amid escalating devastation in Gaza, says Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
PLC flash: A solid state candidate for analytics and archives?
We thought flash would end at QLC, but storage media makers are working on penta-level cell, which could push capacity to double figures, but at a further performance cost Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Openreach tests new digging tech for rural broadband builds
Openreach is testing new tools and techniques to roll out full-fibre broadband faster in rural areas Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2019
UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
John Lewis Partnership sells its automation to business
The John Lewis Partnership will expand its use of automation technology as its early projects bear fruit Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2019
HMRC extends contract with Capgemini but embeds flexibility
Department’s technology sourcing programme seeks to access the services of more tech providers, including SMEs and startups Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Intel previews Optane persistent memory, QLC SSD and even PLC
Intel sets out roadmap for second-generation Optane persistent memory – between SSD and DRAM – as well as QLC SSD, with talk of PLC (penta-level cell) after that Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Sep 2019
Innovative supplier selection is the key to government procurement success
The government has improved its procurement processes for SMEs and acknowledges the importance of small suppliers, but there are important steps that still need to be taken Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2019
Private sector warned of ‘brain drain’ risk by putting off prep for April 2020 start of IR35 reforms
Legal firm warns private sector companies about the risks of putting off preparations for the IR35 reforms that take effect next year Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
ABN Amro investigation lends weight to anti-money laundering collaboration by Dutch banks
Dutch authorities are investigating ABN Amro for possible failures to monitor and report potential money laundering activity Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
Cloud provider sweeps away legacy storage for 1PB of Infinidat
Core DataCloud decommissions storage from several vendors to consolidate to 1PB on Infinidat Infinibox, with DRAM and flash to accelerate hot data in front of disk back end Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2019
The Nordics’ passion for gamification goes global
Nordic startups are pioneering the gamification of educational apps, with an international market looking on Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Enterprises can hire software robots at the push of a button
IPsoft is beta testing a marketplace where businesses can look at what software robots are available and interview them about their suitability to take roles Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2019
Direct Line built an insurtech it can tweak a thousand times a day
Insurance group Direct Line has added a new business to its portfolio, designed to let it act as a sandbox for its digital journey Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Emotet phishing botnet returns from summer vacation
The Emotet phishing trojan-turned-botnet is back in action after a three-and-a-half month break, say threat researchers Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Rural connectivity struggling to keep up with demand
The digital divide between urban and rural areas of the UK is continuing, with broadband and mobile network roll-outs struggling to keep pace with demand Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Full-fibre within reach of 2.5 million homes and businesses
Access to full-fibre broadband is approaching 10% of properties in the UK Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Smart meter roll-out delayed to 2024
The government has been forced to put the planned completion date for its Smart Meter Programme back from the end of next year to 2024 Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Sep 2019
The five software testing techniques every software developer should know about
Five simple testing techniques that will help developers test their software systematically, thoroughly and quickly Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Ecuador citizens’ data breach holds lessons for enterprises
What caused the mass breach of Ecuadorian citizens’ data, and what can businesses learn from it? Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2019
Top five cloud storage pitfalls
Cloud storage offers apparent simplicity, but unexpected costs, complexity, data movement and integration challenges can arise. We look at how to avoid common cloud storage pitfalls Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Sep 2019
The £1bn IT plan to modernise UK railways
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to Network Rail’s CIO about the £1bn IT plan that underpins the modernisation of UK railways. As 5G roll-outs begin, we look at the likely enterprise applications of the new mobile network technology. And we examine the progress of cloud computing in financial services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
Research explores economic benefits of full-fibre and 5G at local level
The Broadband Stakeholders Group (BSG) has published research by Oxera to help local authorities understand the benefits of full-fibre and 5G Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment
The cyber security industry needs to address a systemic image problem if it is to succeed in recruiting more diverse teams Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Industry opposition to no-deal Brexit hardens, says TechUK
A survey of TechUK members has found that 71% believe a no-deal Brexit at the end of October will negatively affect them in spite of their preparations Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Sep 2019
The right way to get on with building UK tech success is to get a Brexit deal now
The UK technology sector does not want a no-deal Brexit, and recognises the damage it would cause. If we're leaving the EU, the Prime Minister needs to get a deal Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
Government seeks views on post-Brexit security alignment
The government has called for views on its proposals to align the UK’s post-Brexit cyber security policy to that of the European Union Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2019
5G takes off at Gatwick Airport
Vodafone’s 5G network goes live in airport’s South Terminal Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Spectra tilts at HSM with StorCycle storage management software
Spectra Logic unveils newly-developed storage management platform and two-tier file access and object storage with all data visible to all users for restore Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Inside NatWest Ventures
NatWest Ventures is helping NatWest bank to remain relevant to its SME businesses customer community through digital innovation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Sep 2019
A tech boost for social care
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we explore how local authorities across the UK have been looking at assistive technologies, ranging from collaborative robots to voice assistants, to support delivery of adult social care services. We also look into the ramifications of HMRC targeting 1,500 GlaxoSmithKline IT contractors. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
Commvault buys Hedvig in push for global storage player status
Backup player Commvault aims to bring together datacentre and multi-cloud operations with software-defined storage that can unify access to almost any storage medium, anywhere Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2019
Loyal Dutch IT professionals not being rewarded enough, survey shows
Companies warned they could lose loyal IT staff because salary rises do not match those on offer from rival employers Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Telenor collaborates with Norwegian education providers on digitisation
Educational institutions in Norway are working with telecoms supplier Telenor to help businesses better understand technology Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Sep 2019
Cutting the cord: Negotiating cloud contracts with problematic customers
How accountable should cloud firms be for the actions of the customers that use their platforms, and how much thought should they give to aligning themselves with problematic brands before hosting them? Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2019
Tide Foundation aims to boost password security
While passwordless security remains just out of reach, a non-profit organisation has developed a mechanism that it says makes passwords exponentially more difficult to crack Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
Check Point warns of Android phishing attacks
Researchers at Check Point have identified a security flaw in Android-based smartphones that exposes vulnerable users to phishing attacks Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2019
Businesses need to keep investing in tech and hope to avoid a no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could have serious consequences for the UK tech sector and skills base, making it more difficult to recruit technology specialists and hire freelancers Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2019
TrickBot Trojan switches to stealthy Ostap downloader
Operators of the TrickBot banking Trojan have switched to a new downloader to evade detection and analysis for a high-volume malicious spam campaign targeting business, researchers warn Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Cyber criminals tap into web social engineering toolkit
Security researchers have discovered a web social engineering toolkit that enables cyber criminals to create fake update notification campaigns Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
Allied Irish Banks selects cloud platform for digital transformation
Bank is streamlining its operations through a cloud platform from nCino Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2019
At least 47,000 servers vulnerable to remote attack
All organisations using Supermicro servers are being urged to update firmware to block remote attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
UK organisations join quantum comms pilot
Four UK companies are taking part in a pilot project to build the most secure communication infrastructure in Europe Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Dutch virtual reality can help reduce teacher shortage worldwide
Dutch lecturer uses virtual reality to improve teaching and developments are being watched by the Teachers Task Force of Unesco Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
TSB works with Silicon Valley tech firm to help SME customers take card payments
UK bank will offer its small business customers card-processing and point-of-sale technology by partnering with a fintech set up by Twitter CEO Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
UK firms getting on top of IT downtime costs
Despite data breach headlines, UK firms are generally improving in their data protection, business continuity, cyber preparedness and understanding of downtime costs, study shows Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Dutch regulator reveals potential Microsoft privacy breach
Netherlands privacy watchdog has revealed potential breaches while testing Microsoft software changes Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
Employees, MSPs and developers top third-party risks
Employees, managed service providers and developers are the top sources of third-party risks in terms of data security, a survey reveals, highlighting the value of workplace monitoring Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
Government to ease planning laws for mobile networks
Westminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
Security pros reiterate warning against encryption backdoors
The majority of security professionals believe countries with government-mandated encryption backdoors are more susceptible to nation-state cyber attacks Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
A helping hand from the Nordics in the eye of the GDPR storm
Nordic IT companies are well suited to supporting enterprises in their data protection projects, even though openness is more natural to them Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2019
5G testbed brings Li-Fi broadband to Orkney
A number of homes on the remote island of Graemsay in the Orkneys are testing so-called Li-Fi technology as a broadband delivery mechanism Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Sky launches first ultrafast broadband products
Ultrafast full-fibre broadband products are 12 times faster than Sky’s previous fastest offering and will be immediately within reach of two million homes Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Huawei to US: Ban violates free market principles
Huawei has hit back at the US government’s latest moves to restrict its activities Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Buyers think SD-WAN is too expensive and complicated
Building and maintaining an SD-WAN is perceived as a complicated endeavour, and the industry’s messages are not getting through, says a new report Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Restaurant group pays staff almost £1m early through fintech app
Wagestream app enables Casual Dining Group employees to receive salary payments in advance for a small fee Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
Q2 shows ransomware proliferation, Kaspersky warns
Ransomware modifications have more than doubled in the past year, the number of ransomware families has grown, and the number of attempted infections is up nearly 50% Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
US extends temporary stay on Huawei ban
American network operators given extra wiggle room to wean themselves off Huawei’s hardware Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
Blue Prism gives Nordics the personal touch
UK automation software company has opened and staffed a Nordic office to give customers in the region a better service Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2019
Three launches UK’s third 5G network
Mobile operator Three has switched on its 5G service, but for now it will only be available as a home broadband service Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
Passwordless enterprise already possible, says RSA
The passwordless enterprise is getting easier to attain as the security industry gears up to support a passwordless future, says RSA’s identity chief Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2019
Private 5G networks: Are they the right choice for you?
The concept of dedicated private mobile networks for large enterprises is not a new one, but with the advent of ultrafast 5G networks, they are starting to attract more interest Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
European fintech investment continues to grow as global investment falls
European countries are continuing to see significant growth in financial technology investment as total global investment decreases Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
Digital developments for the elderly on the rise in Norway
The Nordic region's tech startup industry is geared towards creating tech in the healthcare sector with apps aimed at the elderly a growing segment Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2019
Cisco frozen out of China as Trump’s trade war rages on
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins reveals the firm is being edged out of the Chinese market Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Aug 2019
CW APAC: Trend Watch – Internet of Things
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are putting the internet of things to good use in an increasingly connected world, yet technology integration and security concerns are holding back widespread adoption. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Publicly accessible biometric database highlights key failings
The discovery of a publicly accessible database of biometric information highlights failings by the supplier, the need for supply chain security, and the challenges of using biometric data Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Cyber criminal collaboration intensifies
The level of cooperation between high-profile cyber threat groups has shifted up a gear, enabling a higher level of automation and making attribution more difficult, research shows Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
Norman evasive cryptominer conquers networks
Cryptomining malware designed to evade detection is capable of invading every device in targeted companies, researchers warn Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2019
NTT Security partners with Europol
Link-up is part of a commitment to share strategic information with partners and law enforcement to bolster threat intelligence in the global fight against cyber crime Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2019
What 5G applications will transform your business?
The UK’s mobile network operators have started work on their 5G roll-outs, but what applications are most likely to gain enterprise traction for the new standard? Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2019
Vodafone switches on 5G in Ireland
The first 5G sites in Ireland have gone live in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2019
RootMetrics ranks EE top on 4G service performance, quality
EE once again emerges as the top 4G network performer in RootMetrics’ latest semi-annual, UK-wide survey Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Aug 2019
How tech experts could earn millions as whistleblowers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a tech expert is set to earn millions after successfully blowing the whistle on vulnerabilities in Cisco’s video surveillance software. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the issues around big data architecture. And we look at how the end of Windows 7 could spark a new era for desktop productivity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2019
Phishing top security threat to business
A new Telefónica security service for business shows that phishing is the most-blocked threat and smaller businesses are a popular attack target in the first two months of deployment Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2019
Hop jumps to Pure Storage to avoid big storage complexity
Air France short-haul and regional brand Hop jumps to Pure Storage after coming up against Dell EMC, NetApp and HPE, which all tried to sell it solutions ill-suited to its needs Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
McAfee warns of serious security flaw in building controller
Security researchers have demonstrated how simple flaws in building controllers could allow malicious actors to manipulate control systems with devastating effect, highlighting the importance of operational technology security Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
F-Secure warns of F5 Big IP-related security issue
F-Secure has discovered security issues relating to an F5 device that it says could potentially turn hundreds of thousands of load balancers into beachheads for cyber attacks Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
Huawei mobile IoT OS ready to plug Android gap
Huawei is positioning its microkernel-based, distributed HarmonyOS mobile operating system as a true competitor to both Android and iOS Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2019
NCC Group warns of security risks of leading printers
Researchers uncover more than 35 vulnerabilities in six leading enterprise printers, many of which could allow access to corporate networks, underlining the need to counter security risks of embedded systems Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2019
Openreach starts roll-out of dark fibre product
Openreach is soft-launching a wholesale dark fibre product in eastern England ahead of a wider national roll-out Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2019
FireEye identifies dual nature Chinese cyber threat group
Security researchers have identified a China-based cyber threat group engaged in state-spored espionage in parallel with cyber criminal activities targeting multiple industries worldwide Continue Reading
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Podcast
06 Aug 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – episode 27
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload, Brian McKenna and Caroline Donnelly are joined by Alex Scroxton to weigh up the tech credentials of Boris Johnson’s new cabinet, Huawei’s half-year results, LinkedIn’s cloud migration plans and smart cities Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
Nordic startups take international expansion as a starting point
Two startups from the Nordic region are among those targeting international expansion even before they have established themselves on their home turf Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
Boris Johnson has 12 months to reform broadband policy, says industry
Broadband sector advocates warn prime minister that the clock is ticking if he wants to be serious about achieving 100% full-fibre broadband coverage in six years Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
Nordic banks move into wearable payment technology
Payment by watch or watch strap is now an option for customers of two banks in Sweden Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
Most UK university applicants at risk of email fraud
The majority of hundreds of thousands of applicants to UK universities are at risk of email fraud before and after A-level results day, due to a failure to implement full Dmarc protection, a study reveals Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
BT chief urges PM to act decisively on broadband
BT’s new chief executive Philip Jansen says he is ready to help meet Boris Johnson’s broadband roll-out goals, but warns the cost will be high Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Birmingham City Council ends 13-year IT contract with Capita
Local authority to bring IT services in-house, saying “the time is right to transfer the services back to the council” Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2019
London Stock Exchange agrees to acquire Refinitiv for £22bn
The London Stock Exchange has agreed to a multi-billion pound takeover of data giant Refinitiv Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Cisco pays $8.6m after whistleblower discloses security flaws in video surveillance system
James Glenn, a video surveillance expert working for a Cisco reseller in Denmark, alerted Cisco to security faults and stands to gain a share of a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US government Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Scottish tax holiday tempts Openreach
Openreach has announced 36 new locations in line for its expanding full-fibre broadband network build, with Scotland a particular focus after the announcement of additional rates relief Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Middle East businesses welcome Amazon Web Services region launch
Bahrain AWS region, with three datacentres, links Middle East to AWS's global network and will help to accelerate digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Police Scotland awards National Network contract to BT
Police Scotland is embarking on a £3.9m network project as part of its wider digital transformation strategy Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
5G mobile networks transformative for health and social care, says TechUK
A new report produced by TechUK and the Liverpool 5G testbed shows how 5G can be used effectively in the NHS, and offers recommendations to government Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
London Stock Exchange eyes £22bn acquisition of Refinitiv to expand data capabilities
The London Stock Exchange is looking at a huge tech acquisition to provide customers access to a wealth of data services built using the latest technologies Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
Huawei ‘galvanised’ by Trump ban
Huawei has found itself caught in the crossfire of the US president’s trade war with China, but chairman Liang Hua says the firm is rising to the challenge Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
ICO selects first innovation Sandbox participants
UK privacy watchdog has chosen the first firms to take part in its Sandbox programme aimed at developing innovative and beneficial products and services that are privacy compliant Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2019
One-third of UK councils have IT budgets cut
Many local authorities’ IT budgets are being reduced at a time when they are trying to digitally transform to cut costs and improve processes Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2019
AWS growth rate slows in Q2, as Amazon retail's run of quarterly record profit growth ends
Amazon's latest set of results suggest the law of big numbers might be kicking in for its cloud division, while its retail arm grapples with spiralling costs pertaining to the roll-out of its one-day delivery service Continue Reading