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
10 Dec 2024
iOS vuln leaves user data dangerously exposed
Jamf threat researchers detail an exploit chain for a recently patched iOS vulnerability that enables a threat actor to steal sensitive data, warning that many organisations are still neglecting mobile updates. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2024
Bahrain faces legal action after planting Pegasus spyware on UK blogger
A court has given the go-ahead to UK-based blogger Yusuf Al-Jamri to seek damages from the Kingdom of Bahrain after it deployed spyware from Israel’s NSO Group to hack his phone Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2020
UK comms industry counts the cost of Huawei tech ban
After UK government takes decision to remove so-called high-risk tech supplier’s 5G products from national communications infrastructure, operators add up the cost to mobile networks Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2020
HSBC chooses AWS for public cloud business operations
HSBC will use a cloud platform from Amazon Web Services across its business operations to accelerate its public cloud use Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2020
European court to decide legality of EU-US data sharing in dispute between Schrems and Facebook
A ruling by the European Court of Justice will have ramifications for hundreds of thousands of companies that share data with the US. The case aims to balance US surveillance laws with the rights of EU citizens to keep their data private Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2020
Lifesize CTO: tuning software in a video box
Every company is a software company. This central truism pervades throughout every layer of business and, specifically, throughout every layer of the technology industry itself. Even ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2020
Modern development - Domo: good software starts with humans
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
Consistent trust gap in contact-tracing apps in US, Europe
Survey of more than 16,000 users in the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain about mobile applications for Covid-19 tracking reveals global consensus that user trust needs to be rebuilt by giving citizens choice and control Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2020
Half of UK organisations question the relevance of SD-WAN in Covid-driven remote workplace
Research reveals confusion among UK organisations concerning SD-WAN, with optimised WAN covering many bases already and over half of firms leaning towards SASE solutions to meet their requirements Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2020
Modern development - Coralogix: What’s next for managed services?
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jul 2020
Modern development - DataStax: The importance of the ‘why’ factor
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2020
Facebook iOS SDK flaw linked to onset of Spotify app outage blighting Apple device users
Apple device users are reporting usability issues with the Spotify app, which coincides with the onset of a partial outage affecting the Facebook iOS SDK Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2020
Automotive-telecoms consortium claims successful completion of intelligent transportation project
Test results show new automotive technology is a reliable and high-performing solution, say partners Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jul 2020
Live from the Lord Moon of the Mall
Matt Hancock’s latest app assignment has proven more of a head-scratcher than that one he released about himself, and as he dithers and delays at his desk over the release of anything serviceable ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2020
UK mobile operators warn removing Huawei tech would cost ‘low billions’ and take five years
Vodafone and BT warn parliamentary committee of serious potential effects on cost, network service availability and 5G roll-out of removing Huawei tech from networks Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
HSBC customers targeted in new smishing scam
SMS phishing scam is targeting HSBC customers in the UK to trick them into handing over their bank account details Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Zoom Cloud Meetings grabs mobile market as mobile app usage soars in second quarter
April 2020 sees a monthly all-time high of over 200 billion hours spent using mobile apps worldwide, with video-conferencing continuing its impressive run Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
More Joker malware apps chucked off Google Play Store
Infamous Joker billing fraud malware continues to sneak past Google’s security controls Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Huawei warns ban would cause ‘huge damage’ to UK digital economy
On the eve of what are predicted to be swingeing limitations – if not an outright ban – on its products from UK, the Chinese communications technology supplier highlights how far its technology is embedded in national infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
World’s first 5G eSIM service goes live
Virtual SIM card plan claims to offer pathway to connect users instantly to the world’s fastest mobile network in select countries worldwide Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
Use of spyware apps linked to domestic abuse soars in lockdown
The rise in domestic violence during the pandemic has been linked to increase use of stalkerware apps by abusers Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2020
Catalyst waterproof AirPod & Pixel Bud cases
This is one of those products that may not immediately make sense. After all, our Apple AirPods come in such a cute little case that snaps shut with a firm metallic zip, why would we need to put a ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jul 2020
Modern development - Thundra: The current (and future) state of serverless
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2020
Nokia accelerates Open RAN availability with performance, security enhancements
Leading communications technology supplier announces update in open radio access network solutions to support more rapid development of open innovation ecosystem and telecom supply chain Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2020
UK contact-tracing app development leaders fail to reveal launch date
Described as not being a silver bullet on its own, the UK’s contact-tracing app is also a silver bullet that won’t be fired any time soon, as leaders of development project struggle to convince Lords committee of progress to date Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2020
The privacy challenges of easing lockdown
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as pubs in the UK re-open after lockdown, we examine the privacy issues around collecting customer data for contact tracing. We look at how interconnected devices are revolutionising the manufacturing and engineering sectors. And we assess GDPR progress two years after its introduction. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
Avinor creates contactless airport check-in for Norway
Norwegian airport operator introduces touchless travel check-in to limit the potential spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
Vodafone claims UK standalone 5G first
UK operator says standalone wireless technology will support capabilities such as network slicing, bringing efficiency benefits in mission-critical services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jul 2020
Modern development - DronaHQ: The yes-factor in no-code
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jul 2020
Kyvol Cybovac sweeps nicely into family life
Those things are ridiculous. Robot vacuums look like they are far more trouble than they’re worth. I’ll end up tripping over it. These things are for people who just want the latest gadget that ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
Three counts on Amdocs to support enterprise business expansion
UK telco taps comms platforms and services technology provider to create modern solutions to challenge rivals and meet the evolving needs of UK businesses Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
Bergen’s tech hub seeking to scale after positive start
Norway's second largest city is building a tech ecosystem that is beginning its development with a focus on the city's industrial heritage Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jul 2020
Modern development - PagerDuty: The business as the consumer
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jul 2020
Modern development - ASG Technologies: A new generation of (microservices) encapsulation
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Partially accurate exposure notification may be best users get from UK contact tracing app
Renowned UK mobile expert warns that adoption, capability, privacy and user behaviour are issues yet to be addressed with UK contact-tracing app, and that results may not be worthwhile to overall fight against Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Remote working set to remain but so do management challenges
Businesses are preparing for staff to repopulate workplaces, while preparing for an inevitable increase in more flexible working Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
BNP Paribas uses biometrics to increase contactless payment limit
French bank BNP Paribas is enabling customers to make higher value contactless payments through fingerprint-recognition technology Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
iPhone issues see UK government dump centralised model for Covid-19 contact-tracing app
Department for Health makes U-turn on contact-tracing app after trial finds distances are not measured well enough, with particular detection problems for app users with Apple iPhones Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Optus to test 5G mmWave technology
The Australian telco is testing mmWave technology using the 26GHz band at four locations in Sydney Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2020
Ericsson gets head of steam for 5G connectivity in European rail industry
Swedish tech supplier joins Association of the European Rail Supply Industry to show how next-generation networks can enable the industry to meet tomorrow’s IT and communications challenges Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Jun 2020
Modern development - Cohesity: Defining a new rhythm for the paroxysms of data schism
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Pub ‘check-in’ apps provoke fresh privacy concerns
With pubs and restaurants required to collect customer data for contact tracing when they reopen, data privacy risks will be heightened Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Verizon and Digital Catapult create enterprise 5G accelerator programme
Venture will enable retail and brand partners to work directly with UK startups and tech innovators to explore 5G-enabled solutions Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Peer-to-peer lender Zopa gets full banking licence
Peer-to-peer lending pioneer works towards creating the ‘Netflix of banking’ Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Jun 2020
Modern development - SUSE CTO: This is not a test, this is real testing
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
Lockdown drives UK internet and videoconferencing surge
UK adults now spend more than a quarter of their waking day online with services such as Zoom seeing unprecedented growth, according to Ofcom’s latest study of the nation’s online lives Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Viavi introduces 3D geolocation for 5G networks
Looking to ‘command’ 5G infrastructures, network monitoring and assurance technology firm unveils what it claims is first patented 3D 5G geolocation system Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
UK counts the cost as Ireland presses ahead with contact-tracing app
Irish eyes smiling as Republic’s heath executive said to be on verge of giving greenlight to Covid-19 tracker app, while UK reveals £11.8m cost of development to date for no return as yet Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Nokia claims US live C-band network demo first
Ahead of the expected US spectrum auction in December 2020, Nokia completes first successful US-based 5G trial in C-band Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
Global 5G subscriptions to hit nearly three billion by 2025
5G will account for a fifth of mobile subscriptions by 2025 in Southeast Asia and Oceania, underscoring the keen adoption of emerging technologies in the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2020
TalkTalk targets teleworkers with business-grade broadband
UK mobile network operator aims to take advantage of mass increase in home working, which will likely persist into next year and beyond, by offering medium and enterprise-sized businesses packages for reliable connectivity Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jun 2020
Modern development - OutSystems: Low-code’s role on the software evolution curve
This Computer Weekly Developer Network series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2020
Modern development - GigaOm: The new agility-structure-control balance in DevOps
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Home workers increase digital activity but raise broadband performance issues
Research finds lockdown prompts more engagement with the latest technology and gadgets for the home, but a quarter are concerned about a reduction in broadband performance Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Cisco makes statement of intent for ‘new normal’ networking priorities
Networking technology giant adds new capabilities across its intent-based networking portfolio to give customers greater control, security, insights to drive better digital experiences. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Jun 2020
Modern development - Abbyy: go low (code), go open (source) & go forward
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
iPhone issues see UK government dump centralised model for Covid-19 contact-tracing app
Department for Health makes U-turn on contact-tracing app after trial finds distances are not measured well enough, with particular detection problems for app users with Apple iPhones Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jun 2020
Why not collaborate on an international contact-tracing app? (Well, we know why the UK won't...)
To the surprise of nobody, the government has reversed its plans for the NHS contact-tracing app, switching from its initial centralised model to the decentralised version supported by Google and ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
EE, Nokia claim first for 4G LTE air-to-ground network for emergency services
Air-to-ground network uses commercial 4G LTE, enabling emergency services personnel to rely on uninterrupted communications throughout UK Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Nordic business is leading open banking charge in Europe
Nordic region has the right ingredients to prove open banking can benefit consumers, businesses and the economy Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Environmental concerns set to put brake on future business trips
Research finds nearly half of UK workers are concerned about the negative environmental impact of business travel, with almost two-fifths actively wanting to reduce the number of times they travel for work Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
Younger employees find remote working more difficult
Research reveals a disparity between millennials and older generations when it comes to their acclimatisation to remote working, prompting call for firms to provide targeted tools and training for employees during this difficult period Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jun 2020
Modern development - Contentful: The joy of programmatic stacked eXperiences
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Data privacy fears emerge as German contact-tracing app downloaded 6.5 million times in first day
After prolonged development path, Germany’s Corona-Warn-App launches to almost immediate success and almost immediate controversy regarding anonymity Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Amnesty identifies most privacy-invasive Covid-19 contact-tracing apps
Bahrain’s ‘BeAware Bahrain’, Kuwait’s ‘Shlonik’ and Norway’s ‘Smittestopp’ are the most privacy-invasive contact-tracing apps, reveals Amnesty International study Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jun 2020
Modern development - Synopsys: The convergence of speed & security
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Ericsson upgrades 5G forecast as research finds mobile networks take added strain from Covid-19
While social distancing and keeping millions at home have put significant demands on infrastructure, with systems that support healthcare, education and businesses of all types under stress, telecoms networks have stood up to the task, says research from leading comms tech provider Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Danske Bank begins process of creating autonomous development teams
Danish bank begins the process of changing how thousands of its staff work as it attempts to be more responsive to digital demand Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Norway’s contact-tracing app suspended over privacy concerns
Norway has been given until 23 June to justify the location tracking of citizens who download its contract-tracing app Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Covid-19 contact-tracing apps: the key data protection issues
Organisations intending to deploy contact-tracing apps will need to maintain high standards of privacy compliance, security and ethics to guarantee sufficient uptake and meaningful results Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Jun 2020
Modern development - BrightMinded: A new era for continuous testing
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jun 2020
Why UK needs independent oversight body for contact-tracing app
The public needs and deserves clarity, and not just assurances, over the UK’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
University Hospitals Birmingham calls on BT for remote diagnostic station
UK’s largest health trust sets up clinicians to work with multidisciplinary teams for remote clinical support in real time over a converged 4G/5G and Wi-Fi network Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Jun 2020
Modern development - IBM: A fistful of developer drivers
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Brits get used to life without cash
British people are getting used to life without cash, as the Covid-19 lockdown forces the adoption of digital payments Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Santander to recruit 3,000 more IT staff
Spanish bank to recruit a further 3,000 tech staff globally to accelerate its digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Fake contact-tracing apps delivering banking trojans
Spoof government coronavirus apps are popping up all over the world, says the Anomali Threat Research team Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Minister downgrades status of UK contact-tracing app from vital to ‘cherry on cake’
Scientists warn of fundamental flaws of Bluetooth technology in proximity measurement function of much-delayed app Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
100,000 cheap wireless cameras vulnerable to hacking
Active devices built by Chinese firm HiChip have been sold in the UK as webcams and connected baby monitors Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2020
Modern development - Hazelcast: a brief history of testing (and our chaos theory future)
This series is devoted to examining the leading trends that go towards defining the shape of modern software application development. As we have initially discussed here, with so many new ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
NHS England launches online tools for diabetes
People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will have access to three new online services to help manage their condition at home Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Evidence emerges of slow increase in global mobile cellular network times
Smartphone users may have seen the worst of the negative impact from the coronavirus pandemic on their cellular experience, with time connected to Wi-Fi networks decreasing, Opensignal research finds Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Ericsson continues 5G roll-out in the UK, writes down Chinese assets
It’s a classic case of swings and roundabouts for the Swedish communications technology provider, as it cheers UK win for its 5G technology but admits defeat in business in China Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Virtual GP practice accidentally exposes patient video calls
A small number of users of Babylon’s GP at Hand service were briefly able to view other patients’ video GP consultations thanks to a bug in a new software feature Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Berlin breaks the national mould to become a global hub
German capital is attracting tech startups from across the world as it cements its position as a leading European hub Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
How Malaysia’s Gain Secure stood tall amid Covid-19
Walter Wong, executive director of Gain Secure and former Microsoft employee, talks up how his business is coping during Malaysia’s lockdown Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2020
Progress needed for UK fibre roll-out to catch up to peers
Even with the best efforts of the government in meeting its target and various initiatives to support deployment, meeting UK full-fibre gigabit goals depends on ultimate switch-off of the copper network Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2020
Cystic fibrosis and Covid-19 patients get tech to monitor condition at home
NHS at Home programme sees cystic fibrosis patients given home spirometers and coronavirus patients given oximeters, together with an app, to monitor their condition from home and share information with clinicians Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2020
What it takes to get DevSecOps right
DevSecOps will drive at least 50% of new applications in Asia-Pacific by 2024, but getting it right will require change management, a collaborative mindset and the right automation tools Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Businesses develop apps quickly to manage disruption of Covid-19
Healthcare companies, insurers, government agencies and big tech companies have used technology from Pegasystems to develop apps to manage the disruption caused by coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Police chiefs working with Public Health England on contact-tracing security
Police force representatives are in talks with Public Health England over operational security concerns arising from the NHS Test and Trace coronavirus contact-tracing scheme Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Digital bank Monzo cuts 120 staff
Digital challenger Monzo has announced 120 job cuts as it navigates the current economic slowdown Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2… and the quest for the perfect form factor
I’m on a mission, or a quest, call it what you will. This personal pursuit is simple, yet it’s not… I need the ultimate travel work device. As a technology journalist (COVID-19 Coronavirus ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2020
Global enterprise WLAN market dips in first quarter of 2020
Consumer market buoyed but Covid-19 lockdowns blow headwind into enterprise sector for worldwide wireless local area network market for the first quarter of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
Elisa enjoys 5G base station energy, emissions reductions from Nokia liquid cooling
Finnish telecoms operator reduces potential expenses of its base stations by up to 30% and emissions by approximately 80% through liquid cooling Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
Small businesses failing on remote worker protection
Only one-third of people working for small businesses have received any guidance from their employers on how to secure their remote working set-up Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
Data privacy groups pile in on UK contact-tracing app
UK-based digital privacy and free speech campaigning organisation files complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office about contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 Jun 2020
Modern development - Volterra: why microservices are going mainstream
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Volterra CEO and founder Ankur Singla -- Volterra provides a distributed cloud platform to deploy, connect, secure and ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Worldwide user spending on cloud-based web conferencing technology will grow by nearly 25% in 2020
Global workplace restrictions will drive expansion of cloud conferencing user base throughout 2020, but growth will taper off next year Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Keeping IT operations running for remote workers
Measuring employee experience and enabling self-service are some of the ways businesses can manage and empower a remote workforce Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Telefónica Deutschland, Bell Canada select Ericsson as 5G network partner
Ericsson scores wins for next-generation infrastructure technology on both sides of Atlantic for both core and radio segments Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jun 2020
Modern development - xs:code: 3 quicksteps to open code success
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Netanel Mohoni in his position as co-founder and chief executive officer at xs:code, a monetisation platform company for ... Continue Reading