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26 Apr 2024
Post Office scheme was a ‘charade’ that never intended for large compensation pay-outs
The Post Office established a scheme to compensate subpostmasters affected by tech faults, but it was just a ‘charade’, says Public Inquiry KC Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2024
Security Think Tank: Maybe let's negotiate with terrorists
In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs in to share their thoughts on how to tackle the scourge for good. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2018
Crown Hosting and Fujitsu urge SIs to rethink approach to public sector IT in cloud era
Crown Hosting and Fujitsu claim shift away from large, multi-year outsourcing deals is a change some systems integrators are intent on ignoring Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Apr 2018
The seven levers of digital transformation
Organisations that embark on digital transformation projects often run into difficulties. Following the seven principles of digital transformation will help them reap the benefits of digital technology Continue Reading
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12 Apr 2018
O2 and Arqiva begin small cell roll-out in London
Mobile operator will use small cells to boost 4G mobile network data capacity in busy areas, such as around stations Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2018
CBI calls on government to get post-Brexit regulations right
Ensuring the UK gets rules and regulations right is key to a thriving economy, and convergence with the digital single market is critical for tech companies, according to the CBI Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2018
Policy yet to catch up with innovation in digital health sector, says report
Barriers such as poor procurement practices and lack of consensus about “what good looks like” can hinder NHS innovation, but there are still opportunities for digital health startups Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2018
Finnish government backs national AI development strategy
Government is harnessing Finland’s tech base to help make the country a leading location for the artificial intelligence industry Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
NWIS and Life Sciences Hub Wales to create digital health ecosystem
The NHS Wales Informatics Service and Life Sciences Hub Wales have joined forces to launch a digital health and care network to help tech companies access the sector and share innovations Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
Cyber criminals earn up to $2m a year, study shows
Academic study reveals just how lucrative cyber crime can be, with top-level cyber criminals out-earning government leaders and university graduates Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
PayPal is latest tech giant to eye traditional banking
PayPal set to launch launch traditional retail banking services in the first half of this year Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2018
Cyber threat to UK business greater than ever, report reveals
The cyber threat to UK business is “bigger than ever” and the best way to defend against it is collaboration between government, law enforcement and business, a report shows Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2018
Norway government backs ambitious datacentre investment plan
Norway has a plan to be a leading location for datacentres with a policy that will put it in direct competition with some of its Nordic neighbours Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2018
HSBC adopts fintech to fight money laundering
HSBC is using technology from a fintech startup to help it monitor transactions for potential money laundering Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Apr 2018
Why businesses must think like criminals to protect their data
Cyber criminals use three main methods of operation to steal commercial data. Understanding their mindset can help organisations put the right defences in place Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2018
Deutsche Bank system replacement already paying back
Deutsche bank is replacing a complex IT infrastructure that helps its traders operate and automates regulatory compliance processes Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2018
5G mobile spectrum auction raises £1.3bn
The principal bidding stage in Ofcom’s latest mobile network spectrum auction has concluded, raising more than £1bn for the Treasury Continue Reading
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04 Apr 2018
LGA proposes full-fibre broadband kitemark for homebuyers
The Local Government Association has urged housing developers to adopt proposals for a fibre-to-the-premises broadband kitemark for new-build homes in rural areas Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Mar 2018
How the IT sector can help plug the cyber security skills gap
Businesses have a role to play in plugging the cyber security skills gap by engaging with future talent at a young age, providing more role models for under-represented groups, communicating the nature of the threat, and changing their approach to cyber security recruitment Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2018
IR35 reforms: IT contractors express concerns over ‘inevitable’ private sector roll-out
Research suggests IT contractors are resigned to the IR35 reforms being implemented in the private sector, and many fear an announcement to that effect will come this year Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2018
Home Office ‘over-promised’ on exit checks programme, report finds
Chief inspector of borders and immigration calls on Home Office to re-establish exit checks project with proper data quality in place, but department rejects recommendation Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2018
Capgemini turns to tech startup to identify ‘most engaged’ teams
Technology and consulting services firm Capgemini is using technology from a startup company to poll its employees’ views and provide feedback from managers every week. It is discovering what it takes to create “engaged teams” Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2018
Blockchain not ready for cross-border bank payments
The use of blockchain in certain parts of the financial services industry is limited at present due to the additional IT work required around its use Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2018
UK government publishes export strategy for UK cyber security
The government has published a guide for UK cyber security firms on how it plans to support their efforts to find and secure opportunities to export their products and services Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2018
Swedish industry contributes to 5G evolution
Swedish industrial companies have played a role in the development of Ericsson’s 5G services in the country Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
Cloud key to cyber defence, says Palo Alto Networks
Organisations need to make sense of security intelligence and act on it faster to get ahead of attackers, and cloud-based security is one way of making that possible, according to Palo Alto Networks Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
Scottish village rolls out FTTP broadband at half normal cost
Residents of the remote village of Balquhidder in Stirlingshire have banded together to roll out a full-fibre broadband network at just half the cost of a normal fibre network build Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
GP contract calls for increased digital uptake
NHS England’s GP contract says practices must move to e-referrals by October 2018, and work on improving uptake of patients using online services to 30% Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
Colt pioneers blockchain in telco voice wholesaling
Colt Technology Services and Hong Kong Telecom’s international unit PCCW Global teamed up to trial the use of blockchain in wholesale voice settlements Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
Canadian broadband expertise speeds Gigaclear fibre dig
Rural broadband provider Gigaclear has enlisted Canadian firm Lite Access Technology to assist in the roll-out of full-fibre services to 10,000 properties in Oxfordshire Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
CityFibre consumer broadband collaboration hits Peterborough
CityFibre is returning to one of its earliest Gigabit City projects with Vodafone in tow to upgrade thousands of homes in Peterborough to gigabit-capable full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
Application layer DDoS attacks increasing, Imperva data shows
Distributed denial of service attacks targeting applications almost doubled in the last three months of 2017, according to Imperva Incapsula data Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
Fintechs weigh up their partnership options
Fintechs need to consider what type of companies they should work with to make the most of open banking regulations Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
What would coders do in ethical grey areas?
Software developers are writing code that affects the lives of millions of people and how businesses are run, but what do coders think about some of the ethical questions they face? Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2018
Uber autonomous vehicle death raises questions for UK law review
Uber suspended testing of autonomous vehicles in North America after one of its cars struck and killed a pedestrian this week, and the tragic accident raises big questions in the light of the UK’s ongoing legal review of self-driving cars Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
Shared services project is about user needs, not tech, says strategy director
If you’re hoping for the government’s shared services strategy to “break revolutionary ground” in terms of tech, you’ll be disappointed. It’s about serving user needs – not tech – says its strategy director Andy Helliwell Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
MoD to focus on SMEs to raise supply chain cyber security
The Ministry of Defence continues to develop a joint initiative with industry aimed at raising the security posture throughout the UK’s defence supply chain, with increasing focus on SMEs Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
IT attracts more foreign investment projects to UK than other sectors
IT accounts for the highest number of foreign direct investment projects in the UK, which should come as a warning to the UK government to listen to the sector Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
SD-WAN still too complex, survey shows
Despite SD-WAN adoption, WAN complexity remains a major challenge, a survey has revealed, driving firms to managed services, mainly because of security concerns Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
Popular culture key to giving cyber security much-needed boost
The cyber security industry should turn to popular culture to raise awareness of the cyber threat to businesses and consumers and attract new blood to the field, says McMafia author Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
RBS said to be setting up its own digital bank
Royal Bank of Scotland is reportedly setting up a standalone digital bank to take advantage of changing customer habits Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
Danish government launches business-focused national digital strategy
Denmark’s government has launched a plan to get more small businesses into the digital economy as it targets being a leader in advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
Case study: Stationery firm gets things moving with FTTP broadband voucher
Nuco, a Midlands-based supplier of paper and stationery products, has improved its business agility and is moving its IT into the cloud thanks to the government’s full-fibre broadband connection voucher scheme Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
Ireland eyes Brexit-triggered tech investments
The organisation that champions Ireland to foreign investors has seen an increase in IT companies moving to its shores Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
Croydon Council partners with Rainmaker to shake up its IT
Croydon Council has employed digital transformation specialist Rainmaker to help it change the way it delivers IT over the next three years Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
Ofcom opens 5G spectrum auction
Ofcom has opened the bidding in the auction of spectrum to support 4G and 5G mobile networks Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2018
Think tank reports lifts lid on police cyber crime training
UK think tank Parliament Street has lifted the lid on spending by police forces on training staff to deal with cyber crime and recommended greater collaboration in this regard Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
Gatwick Airport turns to driverless tech to keep staff moving
Gatwick Airport plans to trial driverless technology to move staff around the airfield, in the hope of creating an Uber-like service to cut costs and emissions Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
Hybrid cloud mainstream, but seamless operations hard to achieve
Survey by 451 Research finds most organisations use a mix of on-premise and cloud locations, but truly seamless hybrid cloud operations are very difficult to achieve Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
NHS wants independent evaluation of GP at Hand service
The NHS is looking for an organisation to undertake an independent review of the on-demand virtual GP app, allowing patients in London to access GP services using their smartphones Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2018
Network security in the digital transformation era
Network security has always been a core focus for CISOs and IT security managers, but in an era of digital transformation, we examine if network security strategies are keeping up with new and emerging cyber threats Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
Southwark brings full-fibre broadband to council estates
London’s Southwark Council has enlisted Hyperoptic to deliver FTTP broadband services across its housing portfolio Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Employers face hiring crisis as AI replaces mid-skilled jobs
Artificial intelligence could replace two-thirds of existing jobs within 20 years, and employers will face growing difficulties recruiting skilled staff Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Mar 2018
SD-WAN needs software-defined security
Digital transformation is driving organisations to move to the cloud, which requires a new architecture that embraces cloud technology, but that in turn requires a new way of thinking about network security to ensure data is protected Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Ofcom sets out 5G spectrum auction process
Regulator has given details of the two-stage 5G mobile network spectrum auction process that will begin next week Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Cyber criminals using complex financial system, study shows
Cyber criminals are using a combination of new cryptocurrencies, gaming currencies and micro-payments to launder up to $200bn in ill-gotten gains, research has revealed Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Defence industry urges government to relax controls on crypto exports
Trade body representing defence, aerospace and security companies calls on government to make it easier to export “non-contentious” cryptography to secure organisations against cyber crime Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2018
Three reaches 10 million customer milestone
UK’s smallest “big four” mobile operator reflects on a solid year as it gears up for the imminent spectrum auction Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2018
DocuTrac medical software is a breach risk, warns Rapid7
Security researchers have issued a security warning about medical billing and documentation software they say puts patients at risk of data breach Continue Reading
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15 Mar 2018
Openreach to open 12 fibre broadband engineering schools
Openreach has opened the first of 12 planned training centres around the UK as it sets out to recruit more than 3,000 fibre broadband engineers Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Full-fibre broadband voucher scheme gets green light
Chancellor Philip Hammond has signed off on £67m to fund full-fibre broadband connections for small businesses around the UK Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Four Scottish health boards to join up health and social care data
Health boards in the North of Scotland plan to deploy a clinical portal by early 2019, sharing health and social care data across the region Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
All-flash rules while Brexit slows UK storage spend, says IDC
IDC quarterly storage shipments tracker shows all-flash storage on top of the pile while Brexit slows UK spending and Huawei knocks Hitachi Data Systems out of top five Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Survey reveals what the coders building the future desire
Global survey reveals some of the attitudes of the world's software developers Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2018
Researchers accused of irresponsible disclosure of AMD chip flaws
Israel-based researchers have been accused of irresponsible disclosure for going public with more than a dozen security flaws discovered in AMD processors Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Stoke Council picks VX Fiber to light up fibre broadband network
VX Fiber’s Open Access Platform will allow Stoke-on-Trent council to realise a return on its fibre investment while bringing gigabit broadband services to homes and businesses Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Government hands out £95m for local full-fibre broadband
The government has named the first recipients of a £190m tranche of funding to realise local full-fibre broadband projects Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Hammond delivers tech-positive Spring Statement
Delivering his Spring Statement, the chancellor bangs the drum for UK tech businesses, confirms £25m for 5G testbeds, allocates full-fibre funding and highlights the need for digital skills Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Finnish government backs tech-city development in Oulu
Finland's government wants the city of Oulu to become a world leading destination for IT startups Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2018
Businesses need to take cryptojacking seriously
Organisations must pay attention to cyber criminals hijacking computing resources to mine cryptocurrencies, because nearly half are affected and the impact is greater than many realise Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Slingshot router malware: a warning for businesses
A stealthy malware that has been used to carry out cyber espionage undetected for six years should raise a red flag to businesses, say security commentators Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Russian augmented reality startups break into enterprise space
Augmented, virtual and mixed reality technologies edge closer to enterprise adoption in Russia as a strong local developer network grows Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Eight new cyber threats a second in Q4 2017, McAfee report reveals
There was an increase in cyber attacks on healthcare organisations, the use of fileless malware and cryptocurrency mining in the last three months of 2017, with eight new threats a second Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Proof of concept shows blockchain could save lives in pharmaceutical logistics
DHL and Accenture pilot tracks pharmaceutical products from manufacture to prescription, showing potential to clamp down on counterfeit medicines Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Scottish government to spend £25m to fill 4G coverage gaps
The Scottish government has announced a £25m programme to infill gaps in 4G mobile network coverage across Scotland Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
Politicians need to be more involved in tech, says Sadiq Khan
Flying the flag for the UK capital at the SXSW festival in Texas, London mayor Sadiq Khan says government should “do more” for technology, as well as mitigate the risks that come with it, and calls on social media firms to take responsibility for hate speech on their platforms Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Universal Credit: How did it go so wrong?
The DWP’s flagship welfare reform was meant to change the lives of benefits claimants through one simple IT system, but was beset by IT problems, low staff morale and delays. Newly released documents help explain what went wrong Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
BNP Paribas integrates Tink as part of PSD2 strategy
BNP Paribas Fortis is working with fintech company Tink to integrate software into its mobile app, which will enable customers to aggregate their finances Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2018
Amazon bank could have 70 million customers in five years
Amazon could have more banking customers in the US than the UK has citizens within five years Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Wi-Fi provider uses big data analytics to drive customer experience
The self-styled “Uber of Wi-Fi”, iPass is using Databricks’ Unified Analytics Platform and machine learning to monitor its worldwide network and help its customers get the best experience Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Banks more confident than other sectors in face of digital disruption
Banks have accepted the changes brought about by digital disruption and are confident that new technologies will be core to their business success, according to a survey by Fujitsu Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Infosys hires thousands more US staff as part of recruitment pledge
Indian company opens new tech centre in the US to help fulfil its promise to hire more American workers while adapting to changing IT services trends Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Amazon contemplating next move in banking sector
Amazon is in talks with a bank about setting up a current account that will appeal to young people Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
MWC 2018: iPhone X device of choice for visitors to Barcelona
Statistics compiled by mobile data crowdsourcing outfit Tutela has revealed in-depth insight into what devices visitors to Mobile World Congress 2018 were using, and how they used them Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
Fibre broadband network builder challenges ASA on fake fibre
CityFibre has filed for a judicial review of the Advertising Standards Authority’s November 2017 decision to allow fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband to be advertised as fibre Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Mar 2018
Apprenticeship reforms are driving tech sector skills success
Apprenticeships and skills minister Anne Milton says apprenticeships are a great way to make sure the tech industry has the skills it needs Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
UK will need data protection agreement with EU as part of Brexit deal, says PM
Prime minister Theresa May's Brexit speech highlights need for data protection deal with EU, “advanced” border IT systems, and re-confirms UK won’t be part of the EU digital single market Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
People at risk of psychological side-effects of screen addiction
Many Brits spend more than 10 hours a day attached to a screen and 60% look at two at once, research shows Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Imaging systems biggest security risk in healthcare
Imaging systems have been identified as the biggest cyber security risk in the healthcare sector, a report on internet of things security has revealed Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Trust underpins innovation, says UK information commissioner
Underlining the relevance of data protection legislation to business, the UK information commissioner says consumer trust is key to innovation Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
NHS to pilot ID verification platform this spring
NHS roadmap for digital services sets out plans for launching a joined-up NHS app, piloting its citizen ID platform and moving across to the new NHS.uk website Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Are mobile wallets about to make contactless cards look outdated?
Mobile wallets look set to take root as consumers increasingly use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Six bidders set to take part in 5G mobile spectrum auction
Ofcom has confirmed the names of the six companies that have successfully qualified to take part in this year’s mobile spectrum auction Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Ofcom to enforce new rules on broadband speed disclosure
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is to impose new measures on broadband providers, forcing them to provide better information about speeds to consumers Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: 5G collaboration dominates agenda at annual mobile fair
At Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, 5G mobile networks were the talk of the show, and a number of operators announced new collaborations around the emerging network standard with their technology partners Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Project Flame launches 5G testbed in Barcelona
The European H2020 Project Flame has launched the first urban-scaled 5G testbed for open media internet trials, using an InterDigital platform Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
Businesses urged to patch Oracle WebLogic flaw
Security researchers are again urging businesses to patch an Oracle WebLogic flaw that continues to be exploited by cyber criminals to mine cryptocurrencies Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Finnish government’s bridge to Asia drives IT deals
The Finnish government has increased links with Asian countries with its innovative tech sector a selling point Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Understanding the cyber threat key to UK defence, says NCSC
Understanding cyber threats is key to defending the UK and ensuring it is a safe place to do business, says the National Cyber Security Centre Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Main business objective of fintechs is collaboration with traditional finance firms
Fintechs put working with traditional financial suppliers as their most important business priority Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
Cyber criminals catching up with nation state attacks
The trickle-down effect of advanced “military-grade” tools is seeing the gap between cyber criminal and nation state attack capabilities closing, outpacing many organisations’ defence capabilities Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
2018 could be year of mobile malware, says McAfee
Security firm announces several mobile industry partnerships as its latest mobile threat report shows mobile malware is becoming increasingly popular with cyber attackers Continue Reading