Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
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News
08 Jun 2023
Netherlands enables contactless payments on entire public transport network
All modes of public transport now accept payments using contactless technology after the completion of major project in the Netherlands Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
11 May 2023
CW EMEA: The future of work
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at the future of work in Europe after the pandemic forced a change in entrenched human behaviour. For years, people talked about flexible working being the way forward, but scepticism within the management of large companies held it back. This all changed when Covid-19 began to spread out of control and governments and businesses quickly told people to work from home where possible. We also look at the increasing problem of IT failures in Dutch hospitals and how they are affecting patient care, highlighting the need to improve IT security in hospitals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2020
Nokia, Ericsson score 5G tech wins with Orange, Proximus
Centre of politics becomes centre of 5G activity as incumbent telcos tap Nordic comms giants to build out next-generation infrastructures Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Feature
09 Oct 2020
Morrisons and Pret join UK retail’s growing subscription economy
Morrisons and Pret A Manger join growing UK retail movement towards subscription models – a space frequented by technology-led players such as Gousto Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2020
CMA asks for right to probe O2/Virgin merger
Competition and Markets Authority requests right to probe potentially game-changing joint venture that could transform UK’s wired and wireless communications provision Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
08 Oct 2020
SSD hard disk series: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual with 3-port Hub
The more complex and high-end a product, the more complex, convoluted and potentially cumbersome the install and usage experience. That would be the general summation of many of the devices we’ve ... Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Oct 2020
The UK switches on to mobile contact tracing
Long overdue and attracting descriptions ranging from ‘essential’ to ‘cherry on the cake’, the UK’s contact-tracing app is now widely available – but where will further developments lead? Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Oct 2020
5G to fore as Vodafone, Immense join Midlands Future Mobility
UK telco and simulation platform provider join project to accelerate the development of cutting-edge transport technologies Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Oct 2020
Tesco hires 16,000 staff to cope with Covid-19 shopping habits
After an increase in online sales as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, supermarket Tesco made 16,000 temporary staff permanent to cope with the shift in customer behaviour Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
08 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: Indorse - AI needs developer problem solving
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2020
More than four-fifths of global workforce rule out return to office full-time
With workforces demanding increased – if not permanent – home networking, research reveals CIOs’ top priorities in planning for new everywhere enterprise, specifically securing mobile devices, apps and users Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2020
SSD hard disk series: Western Digital ArmorLock
We’re conscientious souls here in the Inspect-A-Gadget lab i.e. we like to back-up. With a couple of aging PCs that have been put through their paces (and ejected from a couple of airport scanner ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2020
Postman: The role of open source in APIs - Part 1 of 2
This is part one of a two-part contributed piece for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider with part two linked here. This analysis of the role of open source in APIs is written by Postman CEO ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Oct 2020
Postman: The role of open source in APIs - Part 2 of 2
This is part two of a two-part contributed piece for Computer Weekly Open Source Insider with part one linked here. This analysis of the role of open source in APIs is written by Postman CEO ... Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
5G technology could increase global economy by $1.5tn by 2030
Research commissioned by Huawei suggests next-generation networks can stimulate growth and drive productivity as the global economy recovers from Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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06 Oct 2020
EE leads latest Opensignal UK mobile performance report
UK’s largest operator tops UK mobile quality survey measuring performance across four key use cases Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
06 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: Sinch - Welcome to the world of commodity.ai
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2020
Employees overwhelmingly hostile to workplace monitoring tech
The use of workplace surveillance technologies to monitor and track staff working from home has increased hugely since the start of the pandemic, but most workers say it makes them feel uncomfortable Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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05 Oct 2020
Regulator wants fintechs to address pandemic financial challenges
UK financial services regulator is supporting fintechs in addressing some of the challenges consumers and small businesses face amid the current pandemic Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Oct 2020
TSB mobile banking problems a reminder of risk of reliance on digital
TSB customers have had problems accessing the mobile banking app just days after the bank announced it was closing 164 branches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Oct 2020
5PRING launches Green Innovation Challenge
5G testbed welcomes applicants from startups based in the West Midlands and beyond to cut carbon emissions Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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05 Oct 2020
Singapore firm rolls out robotic barista
Crown Group’s robotic coffee kiosk, powered by a slew of artificial intelligence capabilities, serves up coffee beverages round the clock without the need for human baristas Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
03 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: O’Reilly - From telemetry tension to sublime pipelines
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
NE US regional contact-tracing app network adds New York, New Jersey states
Neighbouring regions become the third and fourth NE US states to tap leading Irish software developer for contact tracing app development work Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Oct 2020
Internet of things vital for post-Covid business success, says report
UK telco Vodafone launches report focused on the impact IoT is having on businesses at a time when their digital capabilities are being put to the test by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2020
Supersize me: The Infinix Zero 8 6.85-inch smartphone
The trouble with smartphones - apart from the fact that some people drop them and break the screen, lose them in taxi cabs or generally misplace them throughout day-to-day life - is that they’re ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2020
Accident (rectifications) will happen, Cohesity automates disaster recovery
Automation is everywhere. You can almost see it on the technology industry’s next batch of branded conference t-shirts… if, of course, we ever get to a point where we can start to re-engage at the ... Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: PagerDuty - Machines can show ‘signals in the noise’
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2020
NCSC sees no ‘significant improvement’ in Huawei’s overall security practices
Annual report investigating perceived risks of Huawei’s involvement in parts of UK critical national infrastructure finds vulnerabilities and slow progress in remediation, but concludes that all perceived risks are manageable Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Darwin SatCom gets into gear with first UK commercial 5G, satellite autonomous vehicles test lab
Businesses can use lab to explore and trial next-gen connectivity for autonomous vehicles based on 5G and satellite communications, with O2-customised vehicles available to test proofs of concept Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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01 Oct 2020
Enea claims 15% increase in RAN capacity through machine learning
Covid-19 pandemic renewing operator focuses on extracting maximum capacity from 4G networks and machine learning, seen as providing a significant boost to capacity and cost-effectiveness Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
01 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: Finastra - Code assistance for the developer toolkit part #2
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Oct 2020
AI In Code Series: Finastra - Code assistance for the developer toolkit part #1
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2020
Wi-Fi Vantage certification adds support for managed wireless advancements
Latest development from wireless collaboration forum see Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 optimise and secure the Wi-Fi experience in managed networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2020
Jabra Speak 750: the 'sound' of the new normal
Here inside the (socially distanced) Inspect-a-Gadget test lab, we know Jabra for its high-usability form factor earphones and earbuds. But now, in 2020, we are indeed socially distanced, so Jabra ... Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Sumo Logic - AI for CI/CD visualisation, normalisation & standardisation
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Perfecto - Use the right AI dev tool for the job & process
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2020
Microsoft aims to sharpen edge, 5G deployment with Azure for Operators
IT and cloud giant announces partnership programme with telecommunications industry to more effectively enable the roll-out of next-generation networks Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
Nokia nabs greater part of BT 5G infrastructure
As UK incumbent telco continues removing Huawei technology from its network, Finnish comms tech giant scores big Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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29 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: OutSystems - AI drives developer navigation, automation & validation
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 app exceeds 10 million downloads, but has teething troubles
Momentum of first-day download blitz continues over first weekend for long-awaited contact-tracing app as users make 1.5 million venue check-ins Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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28 Sep 2020
TikTok ban stayed after last-minute court case
TikTok’s lawyers have staved off an imminent ban for the time being, after successfully arguing that it infringed rights guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Sep 2020
Case Study: Douglas and Gordon uses video to make house searching safer
Estate agent Douglas and Gordon has made videos of prospective properties to make it safer and easier for house hunters to find their new home during the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Blog Post
28 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Rapid7 - Plotting the AI graph, one node at a time
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2020
Business leaders must use lessons of the present to get future-ready
Research reveals the impact of Covid-19 on the digital workplace, and how technology will enable new ways of working Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
UK government sets up task force to address comms tech ‘market failure’
Digital secretary announces line-up of task force to advise on plans to open up and grow UK telecoms market following the decision to ban Huawei Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
West Midlands 5G, Transport for West Midlands unveil ‘revolutionary’ transport projects
After funding award to develop new products and services, comms and travel consortiums will launch 5G-enabled road and rail transport trials across the West Midlands Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Sep 2020
Third-party code bug left Instagram users at risk of account takeover
A critical vulnerability in Instagram’s image processing could have allowed attackers to take over not just their victim’s account, but their entire device Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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24 Sep 2020
NHS contact-tracing app for England and Wales launches nationwide
Arriving over four months later than originally proposed, the much-delayed and much-criticised UK Covid-19 contact-tracing app is now available to download Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
Government blasted over ‘reckless’ contact-tracing security
The Open Rights Group and Big Brother Watch accuse the government of endangering public health with a reckless attitude to contact-tracing data security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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24 Sep 2020
State of Pennsylvania launches contact-tracing app
Leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology, NearForm, bags second US state in a week with its Google and Apple API-based platform Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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24 Sep 2020
Klaxoon claims new visual standard for collaboration with Board
Teamwork and smart work technology provider takes advantage of lockdown to develop next-generation visual workspace with built-in videoconferencing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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23 Sep 2020
Tibco puts fresh flesh on Responsive Application Mesh
Applications used to just be applications. Now we have rapidly developed applications, cloud-native applications, composable highly componentised applications with synaptic connections to a host of ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2020
Latest Tech Nation fintech cohort reflects diversifying sector
The latest group of fintechs accepted into Tech Nation’s growth programme reflects the diversification of a maturing sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Sep 2020
Twitter investigates image cropping algorithm for racial bias
The algorithm’s consistent favouring of white faces in image previews has forced the company to investigate it for racial bias Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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22 Sep 2020
Scam mobile apps spreading via rogue TikTok accounts
Malicious TikTok accounts are promoting a number of adware scam mobile apps Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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22 Sep 2020
Gigamon partners with Nokia to accelerate 5G adoption
Purpose-built joint 5G solution launched to offer ‘breakthrough’ real-time analytics to enhance customer experience and maximise investment impact Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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22 Sep 2020
CIO interview: Mark Holt, CTO, Trainline
The coronavirus pandemic has reduced train travel significantly, but for the rail ticketing app it’s been an opportunity to focus on using innovative technologies to help support passengers in new ways Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2020
Royal Mint coin production freeze points to digital future for small payments
Royal Mint freezes production of certain coins as demand dries up amid changing consumer habits Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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21 Sep 2020
DBS taps AI and data analytics in intelligent banking move
Singaporean bank has started using artificial intelligence and analytics to provide customers with hyper-personalised insights and recommendations, to win more market share Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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18 Sep 2020
UK government reveals more insight into imminent contact-tracing app
Head of Track and Trace and health minister stung by criticism about contact-tracing app’s development compared with Scotland and Ireland, but reveals further details of app that is on track for 24 September launch Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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18 Sep 2020
US government deplatforms TikTok and WeChat
The Commerce Department of the US government has banned new downloads of TikTok and WeChat in the US, and announced new prohibitions on doing business with them Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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18 Sep 2020
Ericsson acquires Cradlepoint to accelerate enterprise 5G
Wireless edge WAN solutions supplier will complement Ericsson’s enterprise offerings in deal with an enterprise value of $1.1bn Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Sep 2020
Rampant Kitten spent six years hacking Iranian dissidents
Details emerge of an ongoing campaign by Tehran-backed threat actors targeting dissidents and activists Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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16 Sep 2020
Nokia accelerates Industry 4.0 with Digital Automation Cloud additions, digitises 5G deployments
Telecoms equipment supplier extends platform capabilities complementing private wireless connectivity while simplifying deployment of 5G network infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Ocado sees increased weekly orders following lockdown
Weekly orders for online grocer Ocado increased in the third quarter of 2020 as customers settle into online shopping behaviour Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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16 Sep 2020
State of Delaware launches Covid-19 tracing app
US state taps leading Irish developer of contact-tracing technology for free app using Google/Apple platform and protecting user privacy Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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16 Sep 2020
Singapore partners Apple on LumiHealth
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board has developed a programme with Apple to encourage healthy living following a similar partnership with Fitbit last year Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
16 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Databricks - The 'goldrush' for AI developer tools is on
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
OutSystems gets real (and AI smart) on alternative to ‘traditional’ coding
In case you’d missed it due to that cave you’re living in, we’re driving towards the post-Covid era of ‘new normal’ where the old way of life and the traditional way of things no longer happens the ... Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
TikTok-Oracle partnership moves forward for consideration
Joint venture proposal could create thousands of jobs and secure TikTok’s future outside China Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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15 Sep 2020
Scottish health bodies accelerate mobile Covid-19 detection technology
Scottish regional and national government take the high and fast road to developing contact-tracing technology to assist in preventing further spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2020
How data has helped in the fight against coronavirus
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Office for National Statistics about the important role data plays in the battle against Covid-19. We also look at the speedy deployment of the Scottish contact-tracing app and report on a discussion about the UK government’s delayed response to its digital identity consultation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
EU announces cross-territory contact-tracing app gateway
European Union announces ‘milestone’ in project developed and set up by T-Systems and SAP to ensure that member states’ apps will work seamlessly across borders, meaning users will only need to install one app for use across EU countries Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
14 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Anyline - No silver bullet, but a golden opportunity for developers
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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14 Sep 2020
Security concerns remain a major barrier to IoT adoption
Survey finds that internet of things decision-makers regard security as a short-term focus and see 5G as able to ‘transform the industry” in the medium to long term Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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14 Sep 2020
Microsoft drops out of TikTok talks, paves way for Oracle partnership
Microsoft confirms it is dropping out of the running to acquire the US operations of TikTok, leaving the way clear for an imminent partnership deal with Oracle Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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13 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Dynatrace - From observability to understandability to explainability
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2020
NHS Covid-19 contact-tracing app to launch in England and Wales on 24 September
After a catalogue of delays, missteps and a complete technological volte-face, UK government finally pencils in the date its contact-tracing app will become available nationally Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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11 Sep 2020
Santander to double investment in fintechs
Santander is doubling the amount of money it invests in fintech startups after the success of its funding arm, which was established in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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10 Sep 2020
Scotland confirms launch of contact-tracing app
Mobile users north of the border get opportunity denied to those in England and Wales – namely the use of a widely available smartphone app designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
10 Sep 2020
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3.0… your whole (data) life in your pocket
Put yourself back somewhere in between punch cards (pre-dating the 1970s and earlier) and onward to the proliferation of the (8-inch) floppy-disk and subsequently the 3 1⁄2-inch floppy disks that ... Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2020
Coventry University calls on Vodafone standalone 5G for virtual reality teaching
UK’s first commercial standalone 5G network to offer students at Coventry University virtual reality seminars with interactive remote learning Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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09 Sep 2020
5G roll-out delay could see £18.2bn hit to UK economy
Huawei publishes research showing the huge potential financial cost of removing its 5G products and services from the UK’s next generation Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Nordic banks invest and innovate to keep digital rivals at bay
Large traditional banks are accelerating their digital transformations as the regional fintech sector makes its presence felt Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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08 Sep 2020
Scottish health bodies accelerate mobile Covid-19 detection technology
Scottish regional and national government take the high and fast road to developing contact-tracing technology to assist in preventing further spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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08 Sep 2020
Verizon advances 5G network security
US comms provider Verizon reveals details of efforts to future-proof next-generation network by developing solutions for possible security threats Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
08 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: DeepCode - Outsmarting the next AI winter with symbolic vs. sub-symbolic AI
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2020
EE tops RootMetrics UK 5G survey
BT-owned mobile operator EE is named as having the best overall 5G availability in the UK, as well as consistently fast 5G speeds against competitors by RootMetrics’ independent, real-world network testing Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
07 Sep 2020
Symphonic Distancing: Duolink Speakerbuds 'splittable' speaker with earbuds inside
As all technically conversant people know, the combination of Developer interests when twinned with Operations (and vice versa) is known as DevOps. It’s a workable portmanteau that can even be ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Sep 2020
AI In Code Series: Kore.ai - The intuitive ontology in smart bots
We users use Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day, often without even realising it i.e. a large amount of the apps and online services we all connect with have a degree of Machine Learning ... Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2020
Ruggedised for road warriors: Conker ST60 – 6″ Android
There are use cases for technology that even the developers and manufacturers behind products probably never even think of. British ruggedised handheld and tablet specialist Conker may not have ... Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2020
Three expands full-fibre connectivity partnership with CityFibre
The UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform provider teams up with telco on backhaul project Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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04 Sep 2020
Two-fifths of UK small businesses claim productivity increases since lockdown
As UK government mulls programme to encourage big return to the office, survey finds that commuting time has been swapped for work time as homeworkers notch up almost a month in overtime Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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03 Sep 2020
M&S and Ocado enter first week of online delivery partnership
Customers can now order M&S food through online supermarket Ocado’s website as part of an ongoing partnership between the two retailers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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03 Sep 2020
UK government claims major leap in rural 5G roll-out plans
Boost for rural phone coverage in programme clearing 700MHz spectrum of radio waves for 5G, with spectrum to be auctioned off in bid to deliver nearly 20% more capacity for mobile services Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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02 Sep 2020
Asos launches TikTok brand campaign
Fashion brand Asos has launched a campaign on TikTok to bring awareness of its products to a wider audience Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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02 Sep 2020
App integration means emergency services can identify caller location in three words
Capita integrates What3words app into its emergency services control centre platform to help respondents identify the exact location of people who need help Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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01 Sep 2020
Zoom continues boom in second quarter
Lockdown breakout video conferencing provider continues hot streak through second quarter of 2020, racking up record revenues of over half a billion dollars Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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Blog Post
01 Sep 2020
SoftMaker Office Professional 2021: out of Office, literally
There are only so many times users are going to pay for Microsoft Office 365 and shell out the annual subscription for a product that there are now alternatives for. If we take e-mail clients out ... Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2020
Kong cuts path through cloud-native API jungle
Ape-named cloud connectivity company Kong has climbed a big gnarly branch upwards. The San Francisco headquartered firm has reached a ‘major’ release of its Kong Enterprise product, a software tool ... Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
TikTok CEO clocks off
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has resigned from the firm after just three months Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor