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03 Jan 2024
Artificial intelligence to the front in Sweden’s National Technology Strategy
Sweden focuses in on artificial intelligence in its latest far-reaching national IT strategy Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2023
Atos selected for UEFA Euro 2024 IT contract
IT services company Atos will deliver on-site and remote IT services for next year’s international football event in Germany Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2014
CERT-UK to drive international cyber security collaboration
The UK’s new national computer emergency response team (CERT-UK) is set to drive international cyber security collaboration once it becomes operational Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2014
UK cloud computing priorities 2014
Research from Computer Weekly and TechTarget shows UK businesses are the most committed to cloud in Europe Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2014
Top IT priorities for 2014 in Europe
Exclusive Computer Weekly research showing how IT decision makers are spending their 2014 budgets. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2014
Microsoft extends XP security updates by 15 months
Microsoft has caved in to user concerns over XP end of support and will now extend security updates by another 15 months Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jan 2014
Big banks' legacy IT systems could kill them
A banking T-Rex is dying and nimble competitors will pick at its carcass. Is it too late for the retail bank giants to overhaul their IT and survive? Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2014
Top European IT initiative to support business in 2014?
Expanding IT to support business growth is one of the biggest areas of focus for IT departments in 2014, so what does this mean? Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2014
4Q13 global PC shipments suffer worst decline in PC market history
Worldwide PC shipments have declined for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to Gartner. View its figures in this interactive graphic. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2014
Security Think Tank: Information security strategy should support the business
How should Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA and GCHQ influence future information security strategies in the UK? Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2014
Accenture: get ready for the smart tech revolution
Consumers are gravitating towards wearable devices like smart watches to complement their digital lifestyle, a new study from Accenture has found Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2014
Infosec Skills, BCS announce winners of Cyber Security Challenge
Stuart Pringle, Simon Robinson and Robert Wyllie have won over £2,000 of training and a place in the semi-final of the current UK Cyber Security Challenge Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2014
Is cloud computing almost too good to be true for banks?
The cloud’s most obvious benefits will enable banks to keep up with technology changes while reducing costs Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2014
Yahoo claims malicious ads under control
Yahoo says the situation is under control after its advertising network served up malware to thousands of visitors last week Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2014
FireEye acquires Mandiant in $1bn deal
Security firm FireEye has bought Mandiant in a deal worth just over $1bn Continue Reading
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03 Jan 2014
Facebook faces lawsuit over monitoring private messages
Facebook is facing a lawsuit that claims it scans the contents of private messages to profile the user’s online activity Continue Reading
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24 Dec 2013
Top 10 IT privacy stories of 2013
Stories related to whistleblower Edward Snowden’s revelations about internet mass surveillance programmes by the US and the UK have dominated this year Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2013
UK citizen wins legal round against Facebook over Prism leaks
A British citizen has applied for a judgement against Facebook in a case that will test the right of tech firms to give UK personal data to the NSA. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2013
User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course
In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2013
Research reveals widespread mobile app hacking
The top 100 paid Android apps and 56% of the top 100 paid Apple iOS apps have been hacked, research has revealed Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2013
Thirteen plead guilty to Anonymous DDoS attack on Paypal
Thirteen people have pleaded guilty to taking part in DDoS attacks on eBay’s Paypal, organised by the Anonymous hacker group in 2010 Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2013
Ransomware looks set to increase, warns Sophos
Cyber criminals are planning to produce new forms of ransomware on an unprecedented scale, according to IT security firm Sophos Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2013
A trip to Microsoft's European Azure cloud datacentre in Dublin
Computer Weekly visits Microsoft's European datacentre in Dublin and speaks to its chief designer. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2013
Realising the benefits of a totally connected world
The internet of things will transform everyday life, from managing airports’ passenger flow to heating buildings and caring for the elderly. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2013
Automation key to balancing agility and security, says AlgoSec
Automated critical business application management enables a more agile business and enhances security, says security policy management firm AlgoSec Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2013
UK citizen sues Microsoft over Prism private data leak to NSA
A court action brought in the UK will test Microsoft's legal right to disclose private data on UK citizens to US intelligence services Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
UKtech50 2013 – the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the fourth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
Proof-of-concept malware jumps air gap with sound card
Researchers demonstrate proof-of-concept malware exfiltrating data using high-frequency transmissions inaudible to humans Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
Microsoft changes its licensing terms
Microsoft is offering a single Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) to simplify its volume licensing agreements. But what does it mean to SAM? Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
The Guardian denies Snowden stories damaged national security
Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger defends decision to publish stories on documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2013
UK proposes formal talks on cyber security with China
Prime minister David Cameron has called on China to be more open about cyber security Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2013
Microsoft invests in Ireland datacentre
Microsoft is expanding its Dublin datacentre with a €170m investment Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2013
Where is Satyam now? Well, it’s not Satyam for a start
Satyam, which was rescued from collapse in 2009, has plans for restoring its position as a top-tier Indian IT services provider Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2013
Intel x86 and IBM Power CPUs: Which, when, why?
There are only three processors left in the market for mission-critical applications. Which should you chose ? Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2013
IT budgets to rise by 3% in 2014 as companies step up spending on mobile
IT spending will increase by 3% in 2014, up from 1.8% last year. But shadow IT spending will add another 40% to technology budgets Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2013
EU calls on US to rebuild trust in post-Snowden era
The EC has called on the US to provide guarantees to restore trust in the wake of spying revelations Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2013
Microsoft admits RT mistake
Microsoft has admitted that its RT operating system may have confused people, who expected full blown Windows. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
NCA changed UK cyber crime fighting, says NCCU head
The NCA has changed the UK law enforcement landscape, says Andy Archibald, head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
Government lays out 2014 cyber security agenda
The UK government has reiterated its commitment to addressing cyber security and laid out some plans for 2014 at the Cyber Security Summit 2013 Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
IT suppliers relaxed about contract visibility
IT and BPO suppliers Atos and Capita say they are relaxed about being more open about the often obscured details of large government contracts, as outsourcing giants are put under pressure by MPs to open up to public scrutiny Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
The state of agile software development in the UK
Lately it is more surprising to hear that businesses are developing using a methodology other than agile, such is its widespread use Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
White hat Wi-Fi hacking shows vulnerability of business data
Whitehat hackers have shown that senstitive data can be sniffed easily from public Wi-Fi hotspots Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2013
FTSE 350 firms complete cyber risk assessment
Most FTSE 350 companies put cyber risk on the board agenda, but many need to improve how they manage that risk Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2013
Facebook authentication - Like?
As Cisco teams up with Facebook to offer authentication for public Wi-Fi, is this option safe for businesses? Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Nov 2013
Optimising performance and security of web-based software
On-demand applications are often talked about in terms of how suppliers should be adapting the way their software is provisioned to customers. Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2013
CSA appoints Microsoft’s Adrienne Hall to board
The CSA has appointed Adrienne Hall, from Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft, to its board of directors Continue Reading
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21 Nov 2013
Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler plans his next move for the $500m software company
Alan Trefler discusses his plans for Pegasystems, the BPM and CRM specialist that has grown into a $500m a year company Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2013
Report highlights poor UK attitudes to mobile security
Businesses should note that many UK mobile users do not take security precautions and do not know how to guard against data theft Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2013
Google reaches $17m multi-state settlement over Safari snooping
Google has reached a $17m settlement agreement with 10 US states for bypassing Apple Safari privacy settings Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2013
Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020
The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2013
Google and Microsoft to block searches for child porn
Google and Microsoft have announced measures to make it more difficult to find child abuse images online Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2013
Cyber collateral damage a concern for all, says Lancope
All organisations could be affected by cyber attack collateral damage, says network security firm Lancope Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2013
Shell delivers global SAP upgrade
Shell has simplified and standardised business processes in its business focused on refining and marketing activities for oil products and chemicals, through a global SAP upgrade Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2013
Europe to follow US clearance of mobile devices on flights
The European aviation regulator is to follow the US lead in easing restrictions on the use of mobile electronic devices during flights Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2013
Mass surveillance a bad idea, says Information Commissioner Christopher Graham
Information Commissioner Christopher Graham says issues of national security must not overshadow concerns of legitimate public interest Continue Reading
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12 Nov 2013
Web surveillance not a good idea, says Info Commissioner
Information Commissioner Christopher Graham says issues of national security cannot be allowed to overshadow concerns of legitimate public interest Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2013
Why agile development races ahead of traditional testing
Traditional testing practices optimise large, centralised testing but struggle to support the rapid delivery of agile development. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2013
NSA and GCHQ mass surveillance violates EU law, study finds
Mass internet surveillance by US and UK intelligence agencies violates European law, according to a study by two academics Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2013
UK intelligence heads defend mass surveillance operations
Heads of the UK’s intelligence services insist all they do in term of mass surveillance is strictly within the confines of UK law Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2013
Intellect relaunches as TechUK and targets 500,000 new UK IT jobs
The UK’s technology trade association, formerly known as Intellect, has relaunched as TechUK, unveiling plans to create over 500,000 jobs by 2020 Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2013
IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology
Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2013
Nationwide to carry out mortgage consultations by video
Nationwide Building Society will enable mortgage consultants to meet customers via high-definition video links using Cisco technology Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2013
John Chen agrees to steer BlackBerry survival strategy
CEO Thorsten Heins resigns from BlackBerry board as the ailing firm gets a $1bn cash injection from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
Companies are not taking advantage of data analytics, research says
Research by Bersin by Deloitte shows that 86% of businesses have yet to progress beyond using their HR data to generate basic reports Continue Reading
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31 Oct 2013
Software licensing: SAP terms and conditions are not above European law
The district court of Hamburg has ruled against SAP over its case against a German second-user software reseller Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2013
Analysis: RSA says security needs to change, but what does that mean?
RSA executive chairman Art Coviello has issued a call to action to the security industry to improve technology and collaboration Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2013
Most businesses need to transform IT security, says RSA
No modern network or IT system can withstand the onslaught of a skilled adversary, given focus and time, says Amit Yoran, general manager of RSA Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2013
Study finds cloud computing the most valued enterprise IT skill
Cloud computing overtakes virtualisation, security, BI, database and project management as the most valued enterprise IT skill Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2013
Six tips to help you negotiate the best deal with your datacentre provider
Your willingness to negotiate can make a big difference to the deal you get, says Anthony Day, associate at law firm DLA Piper Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Oct 2013
Financing IT purchases
There are a number of ways a new IT platform can be acquired but choosing the right method for your business is key. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2013
Cyber attack shuts down Israeli toll road tunnel
A cyber attack has shut down a major link in Israel's national road network, experts claim Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2013
HP and Diageo take different paths to cloud-based HR
HP and Diageo took very different approaches when they deployed cloud-based human resources (HR) software from Workday Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2013
Samsung reports record Q3 profits of £4.8bn
Samsung has reported record third quarter profits of £4.8bn driven mainly by revenues from memory chips Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2013
Thales launches critical infrastructure cyber security lab
Thales has set up a cyber security lab dedicated to help improve the security of critical national infrastructure, government and business Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2013
US publishes draft cyber security framework
The US has published a draft framework of voluntary cyber security standards aimed at reducing risks to critical national infrastructure Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2013
Microsoft withdraws faulty Windows RT 8.1 update for Surface tablets
Microsoft has widthdrawn its Windows 8.1 update for Surface RT tablets after some users reported system crashes Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2013
Google share price at record high on third quarter results
Google’s share price has hit a record high in response to better-than-expected third quarter results Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2013
Government overhauls security classification to fit digital age
In its first overhaul since World War II the government is consolidating six security bands to three with a system deemed more appropriate in the digital age. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2013
Dexter payment card malware variant hits South Africa
The Dexter payment card skimming malware discovered last year has resurfaced in South Africa, resulting in millions of pounds lost to fraud Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2013
Neustar to host first DDoS awareness day
Communications firm Neustar is to host the first international awareness day on distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2013
Siemens Enterprise Communications rebrands as Unify
The communications company will rebrand in time to launch its latest unified communications solution, code-named Project Ansible Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2013
OFT launches investigation into public sector IT supply
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has launched a formal study into the supply of IT products and services to the public sector Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2013
The ICO issues BYOD warning after breach
The ICO is calling on organisations to ensure data protection policies reflect how employees are using personal devices for work Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2013
10 security reasons to upgrade to iOS 7
Even if it did not include numerous security fixes, iOS 7 has compelling reasons for corporates to adopt it to improve their security Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2013
D-Link begins fixing router backdoor
D-Link has begun releasing security patches to close the backdoor discovered on some of its routers Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2013
Toyota e-learning upgrade aims to cut mechanics' training time by up to a year
Car distributor Toyota Motor Europe is using e-learning to manage the training and certification of motor technicians and engineers Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2013
Legitimate users of Tor need not worry, says NCA
The National Crime Agency (NCA) says criminals cannot hide on the internet, but legitimate business users of anonymity software Tor are safe Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2013
Modular datacentre cheaper than ‘bricks and mortar’ datacentre
A modular datacentre may cost an enterprise 14% less than a traditional datacentre, according to a research by DCD Intelligence Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2013
Rugby Football Union uses analytics to educate and engage with users
The RFU is introducing data analytics technologies for public use to encourage engagement with existing fans and education of the sport Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2013
UK National Cyber Crime Unit becomes operational
The UK's National Cyber Crime Unit has become operational as part of the new National Crime Agency Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2013
FBI shuts down Silk Road online drug market
The FBI has shut down the Silk Road online drug market and arrested kingpin Ross Ulbricht, previously known only as Dread Pirate Roberts Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2013
Privacy concerns in the digital world
Considering the full spectrum of privacy, people need to ask themselves if they are comfortable with all their characteristics in the public domain Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2013
McAfee Focus 2013: McAfee leadership upbeat about Stonesoft acquisition
Intel-owned security firm McAfee is upbeat about its acquisition of Stonesoft and its future capability to tackle security differently Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2013
IT security industry still immature, says (ISC)2 board member
The information security industry is still immature and failing to act or speak as one, says Dave Lewis, (ISC)2 board member Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2013
UK trading sector faces challenges as US regulator prepare rules
UK trading firms will have to makes their trading software more resilient to ensure they comply with the imminent regulations being put together by the US SEC Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2013
Financial markets next big cyber target, says US expert
Manipulation of international financial markets will be the next evolution of cyber crime, says US Cyber Consequences Unit chief Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2013
Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2013
Cyber crime featured heavily in security news coverage in 2013, with cyber criminals and cyber law enforcers upping their games with each passing month Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2013
Software acquisition is risk acquisition, says industry panel
New software often means new security vulnerabilities, panel tells the (ISC)2 Security Congress 2013 Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2013
Google to rethink resilient networking following dual failure
In spite of running a dual redundant network, Google's Gmail system has had a major failure. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2013
How Capgemini keeps its Merlin datacentre green and energy-efficient
Capgemini's Swindon-based Merlin datacentre is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. But what makes it green? Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2013
Poor connectivity and battery life hamper mobile working
A study conducted by Vanson Bourne for HP finds almost two-thirds of mobile workers are unable to work effectively due to connectivity issues Continue Reading