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
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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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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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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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
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News
02 Jun 2020
Revved-up electric vehicle market to drive associated connected services to 270% growth
Projected end of sales of petrol-engined cars set to propel higher adoption of electric vehicles and generate boom in connected vehicle tech to $378m by 2024. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Vodafone gives six months’ free business broadband to UK SMEs
UK telco introduces scheme to help UK small businesses attempting to cope with new phase in Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Covid-19 pandemic accelerates work on NHS App
The coronavirus health crisis has sped up work to integrate online consultations in the NHS App, exceeding roll-out targets and driving uptake Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Global smartphone sales take a tumble in Q1 2020
Leading analyst Gartner attributes 20% year-on-year decline in device sales to effect of coronavirus pandemic, with leading brands showing sharp falls Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
Privacy campaigners call for radical changes to contact-tracing app
Liberty, Privacy International and the Open Rights Group join calls for the government to either put in place better data protection policies or abandon its Covid-19 contact-tracing app altogether Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2020
CWDN series: what defines modern software development practices?
Programmers, coders, software engineers of all creeds and even meddling script kiddies all see themselves as artists, of a sort. Creating applications, data engineering and services across PCs, ... Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Wireless Broadband Alliance calls for single global Wi-Fi network
Global wireless ecosystem consortium unveils WBA OpenRoaming to offer automatic and secure connection of billions of devices to millions of Wi-Fi networks Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
Test and Trace has not passed data protection impact assessment
Public Health England failed to complete the required impact assessment before launching the Covid-19 Test and Trace programme Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 May 2020
The new future of work
We may come to stop talking about ‘remote’ working altogether after the coronavirus pandemic. It could become just ‘working’ – part of the normal mix of how things are done Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
Covid-19 calculated to cause 18% drop in net new IoT devices in 2020
Fleet management, heavy transport vehicles, equipment, fixed assets and digital signage are among the internet of things applications hit hardest by the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading
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28 May 2020
UK government unveils NHS Test and Trace service to combat Covid-19
UK government unveils framework to stop the spread of coronavirus, but contact-tracing launch date not revealed Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Three-quarters of people expect to work remotely more often after the lockdown
Current changes in working patterns through the Covid-19 outbreak set to see marked shift in the future, and have major impact on digital infrastructures Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Covid-19: Managing spikes in website traffic now IT leaders’ biggest challenge
AppDynamics research reveals that 95% of companies plot new tech course after Covid-19 outbreak as technologists see opportunity to show their value to the business Continue Reading
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27 May 2020
PropertyGuru touts 3D virtual viewings with StoryTeller
Southeast Asian property portal PropertyGuru rolls out new capability in its FastKey platform that lets developers showcase properties to prospective buyers through 3D visualisation Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals
Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
EE network sees fivefold leap in Zoom users, 45% increase in voice calls, apps since lockdown
Research from mobile operator highlights changing habits of UK citizens during lockdown, with video conferencing seeing massive leap Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
StrandHogg mobile vulnerability has evil twin
Variant of the dangerous StrandHogg vulnerability affecting Android phones could allow hackers to access almost all apps on a target device Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
Huawei hits out at fresh UK network probe
UK cyber security agency confirms it will conduct a new investigation into the security-worthiness of Huawei’s 5G technology Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
Nokia joins the Open RAN Policy Coalition
Finish comms tech provider reinforces its commitment to the development of future secure mobile radio technologies for 5G by joining open and software-defined network technology consortium Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
Android security vulnerabilities differ by country, say researchers
Manufacturers of Android devices including Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi shipped devices with different levels of security in different regions, leaving their users exposed to attack Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Hancock to Harman: No contact-tracing privacy law
Health secretary claims existing data protection law is good enough to guarantee the security of contact-tracing data Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
UK workers struggle to unplug from ‘new normal’ at home
As the country enters month three of enforced working from home, research reveals that as personal devices and app overload blurs home-work life, concerns arise over productivity and the mental state of the workforce Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
UK contact-tracing app set to miss official launch date as Google, Apple release API
Government ministers aim to shore up contact-tracing strategy after junior minister concedes much-publicised app set miss-stated start date and Silicon Valley giants officially launch API for apps that follow different route than NHS Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
UK government spent over £50m on digital response to Covid-19 pandemic
NAO report outlines public spending on responding to the coronavirus crisis, which also includes a £1.2bn hit from delaying controversial IR35 tax reforms Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Coronavirus: Pandemic spurs QR code app upgrade at PayPal
PayPal introduces QR code payment functionality to its mobile app to support social distancing Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
Nokia, KDDI trial fully virtualised 5G cloud RAN
Finnish comms tech supplier Nokia adds to portfolio of customers trailing its cloud RAN solutions in deal with leading Japanese operator KDDI, including Nokia AirScale Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
NCSC discloses multiple vulnerabilities in contact-tracing app
National Cyber Security Centre has received mountains of feedback on the security of the government’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, and has now taken the step of making multiple disclosures Continue Reading
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20 May 2020
Nearly two-thirds of US small businesses to continue with remote working post-pandemic
Survey reveals small businesses are having a big rethink on remote working as a fundamental business practice when the coronavirus pandemic has passed Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 May 2020
Bartoletti to AI developers, beware ‘datafication & technosolutionism’
There’s an old (possibly slightly apocryphal) technology story related to the history of Microsoft as told by American futurist Peter Schwartz. Somewhere between CP/M, IBM BIOS and Windows 3.0, ... Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Ericsson extends 5G reach with China Telecom, China Unicom
Leading Chinese operators tap Swedish comms tech giant for 5G core portfolio systems, including cloud packet, NFVI, dynamic orchestration and spectrum sharing Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
GDPR wholly inappropriate to govern contact-tracing data
Human Rights Committee Chair Harriet Harman says current data protection law is not up to the job of governing the data collected by the Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Doubts mount over effectiveness of UK contact-tracing app
Studies from BCS and Anomali reveal that a significant proportion of the UK population is not prepared to download the Covid-19 contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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Feature
18 May 2020
2B or not 2C? That is the question for 5G
A flurry of 5G network launches in all major markets in Asia, North America and Europe, focused on consumer applications and services. This looks set to change in 2020 as the operators get down to business Continue Reading
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18 May 2020
Worldwide comms services industry projected to take limited hit from Covid-19
Coronavirus pandemic has changed some trends in the global telecom services market, but operators have adapted quickly and temporarily pushed aside some earlier priorities, says IDC Continue Reading
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15 May 2020
Coronavirus: Digital bank’s valuation falls as it seeks funds to ride Covid-19 storm
Monzo is seeking new investment to help it through the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 May 2020
Contact-tracing app tests on the Isle of Wight show that technology is not the solution
The NHSX contact-tracing app has been in live testing on the Isle of Wight for over a week now, and already we can make one important conclusion – a conclusion that was surely self-evident anyway. ... Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Covid-19: NHS reveals comms network strain as virus spread
Patients hit the web and phone lines for coronavirus assessments, with demand peaking as lockdown was announced, says health service Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Harman seeks to bring private member’s bill over contact tracing
Chair of Human Rights Committee aims to put the proposed Contact Tracing (Data Protection) Bill 2020 before parliament as a private member’s bill if necessary Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 May 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – business response to coronavirus
With countries the world over reeling from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which has meant sweeping changes both economically and socially, Computer Weekly looks at how firms in the Asia-Pacific region have adapted to what has so quickly become the new normal. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
US maintains ban on Chinese tech firms as Huawei, ZTE make 5G leaps
White House extends executive order that effectively bans US companies from using comms equipment made by firms posing a national security risk, while Huawei and ZTE reveal new 5G advances Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Coronavirus: Asos launches See My Fit to replace model photoshoots
Online fashion brand’s augmented reality technology enables customers to see how an outfit might look on them Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
Vodafone aids Covid-19 fight with added capacity for NHS Scotland, and introduces IoT thermal camera
Comms tech to the fore in assisting key workers at temporary coronavirus facility in Glasgow, while heat detection camera combining thermal imaging and IoT capability will help facilitate people’s return to work Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
UK’s contact-tracing app targeted by scammers
Even though it is only operational on the Isle of Wight as a beta test, the UK government’s coronavirus contact-tracing app has already attracted the attention of cyber criminals Continue Reading
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13 May 2020
European comms bodies set up standards group, call for vigilance on contact-tracing apps
New ETSI group will develop standardisation framework for secure smartphone-based proximity tracing systems, helping to break Covid-19 transmission chains Continue Reading
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12 May 2020
Draft Covid-19 contact tracing legislation proposes formal oversight
Human Rights Committee chair Harriet Harman has outlined a proposed bill to guarantee the security and privacy of data generated by the UK’s Covid-19 contact tracing app Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2020
Coronavirus: Retailers reach for tech to keep staff connected in the crisis
From fast-tracking home-working strategy, to conducting training and board meetings virtually, read about how retailers are keeping staff connected during the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Opportunity in times of crisis for Nordic tech startups
Nordic tech startups face some major challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic, but this could be the making of some of them Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Details released of second UK contact-tracing app development
Contractual documents show Zuhlke Engineering receiving an official start date of 6 May to supply a managed delivery team to support and run proximity mobile application and services for the UK Continue Reading
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12 May 2020
UK contact-tracing app developers hit back at effectiveness and privacy doubts
Pre-eminent scientists continue to defend NHS contact-tracing app from criticism of its effectiveness and the use of centralised data gathering Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 May 2020
Will the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app work?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we get the expert reaction to find out if the NHS contact-tracing app will work. Staying close to clients is crucial through lockdown – we look at the importance of customer experience management. And imagine implementing a digital transformation plan in two weeks – one CIO explains how he did it. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2020
Contact-tracing app hits teething troubles as minister confirms changes could be made
UK contact-tracing saga continues as UK government releases details of impact assessment on the app and admits that adaptations and even total change in form are not off the table Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
UK said to be on verge of major technology shift for Covid-19 contact-tracing app
Technology community awash with reports of potential sea change in much-publicised and much-criticised app away from controversial centralised database Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
Contact-tracing app fails to protect privacy and human rights
Reassurances over the security and human rights implications of NHSX’s approach to developing its Covid-19 contact-tracing app are insufficient, says the cross-bench Human Rights Committee Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
Brits expected to call time on office life after lockdown
O2 Business study reveals currently displaced workers see a permanent change to their company’s approach to flexible working Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2020
UK comms experts continue to question contact-tracing app
Academics and comms industry experts challenge UK government scientists on their defence of NHS contact-tracing app, in particular the issue of centralised data gathering Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2020
Cash use to go below 5% of total spending in Middle East
Banks expect a rapid reduction of the use of cash in the region Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2020
Telcos lose out in early enterprise 5G business
Research reveals that industries and enterprises are ready to reap the benefits of 5G, but warns that service providers need to learn how to satisfy this demand Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
T-Mobile US claims ‘significant’ 5G standalone architecture firsts
US operator partners with comms technology leaders to achieve world’s first milestones for standalone architecture 5G Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2020
Contact tracing: The privacy vs protection debate
The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated extreme measures not seen in peacetime for over 100 years. Contact-tracing apps are being developed as a tool for managing the pandemic, but are they a step too far? Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
UK contact-tracing app developers hit back at effectiveness and privacy doubts
Pre-eminent scientists continue to defend NHS contact-tracing app from criticism of its effectiveness and the use of centralised data gathering Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Building security and privacy into contact-tracing apps
Governance and data decentralisation are among measures that organisations can take to allay security and privacy concerns over contact-tracing apps, according to RSA Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom form joint venture to combat coronavirus
Telecoms giants extend working relationship to expand global 5G ecosystem by accelerating 5G deployment in Europe and exchange their respective technological expertise once the situation with Covid-19 improves Continue Reading
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Blog Post
04 May 2020
Don’t get too excited about ‘immunity passports’ just yet
As the UK government starts trials of its contact-tracing app in the Isle of Wight, attention will soon shift towards another potential app-enabled solution to help ease lockdown requirements and ... Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
No silver bullets and ‘bumps in the road’ likely but UK contact-tracing app development gathers pace
UK scientific experts address doubts on contact-tracing app’s effectiveness, particular regarding data privacy, but admit that its nature may have to evolve as the roll-out scales up Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 May 2020
Four risks to data privacy and governance amid Covid-19
EY privacy experts assess some of the novel risks to data privacy, protection and governance during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
NatWest Bank shutters its app based bank after five months
NatWest is closing its consumer-facing, app-based bank and increasing its focus on mobile business bank Mettle Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
Research institutes warn of necessity for UK contact-tracing app to link to testing
BCS and Cass Business School call for proposed UK contact-tracing app not to be launched without alignment to testing and warns that without this link, NHS will not be able to “big data” its way out of “no data” situation Continue Reading
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01 May 2020
5G on the ropes as Covid-19 set to land $51bn blow on global mobile services industry
Research predicts mobile revenue will drop 4.1% worldwide because of pandemic, with European operators taking a particular heavy hit Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2020
Global contact-tracing apps take divergent routes to beat Covid-19
Telecoms will play a key role in controlling the coronavirus through contact-tracing apps that can mitigate its spread. But that will only be the case if population masses actually use the apps – and that’s not guaranteed for a variety of reasons Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2020
Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, who moved the cheese?
Some things, products, services (people even) take a little getting used to, but once you do, the effort is worth it. This is the deal with MX Master 3 mouse. You’ve most likely not been using a ... Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2020
Unified communications: The key to prospering in the new working reality of Covid-19
Covid-19 lockdowns are causing a collective rethink in the way companies operate, with unified communications transformed from a nice-to-have to a business essential as remote working becomes the new normal Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Apr 2020
Imou Ranger IQ review: a 355° view smart camera
We’re all enjoying the Internet of Things (IoT), right? Well mostly… but a lot of the IoT is industrial mechanised sensors on aircraft and manufacturing equipment that we never see, plus, a lot of ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Cash use plummets during UK lockdown
Consumers are switching to digital payment methods amid the current global pandemic crisis Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2020
Nokia closes capacity and customer experience tech deal with Bharti Airtel
Third-largest telco in the world’s second-largest telecoms market takes up Nokia Single Radio Access Network to enhance capacity and improve 5G readiness Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Black Rose Lucy ransomware now posing as FBI porn warning
A new strain of Russian-developed ransomware impersonates US federal law enforcement to force payment, says Check Point Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Apr 2020
Hey teacher, leave those kids to (low) code
As the BBC’s Kate Russell said this week on the broadcaster’s flagship techzine programme ‘Click’, “I wouldn’t be doing my job as a tech evangelist if I didn’t point out that lockdown is a perfect ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Adtran initiates software-defined access network project, advances the smart home experience
Partnerships with Orange and Plume will evaluate and test SDN-based programming for next-gen fibre access networks, and boost customer experience management of Wi-Fi-enabled services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Apr 2020
COVID-19 solutions: Ring Video Doorbell 2
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is throwing up discussion surrounding the ways and means that the technology industry will respond to the global contagion. There is talk of tracing apps, there ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2020
Australia’s CovidSafe app debuts, source codes to follow
Australia’s contact tracing app has been downloaded more than 1.1 million times, even as privacy concerns linger on Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
Wireless stakeholders cheer ‘historic’ FCC Wi-Fi 6GHz spectrum allocation decision
US broadcast and telecoms regulator confirms proposal lauded as a milestone moment that will no less than supercharge connectivity Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Dutch Covid-19 tracking app stirs national debate
Privacy concerns raised over mobile app to help track and control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
NHSX reveals full details of UK Covid-19 contact-tracing strategy
National Health Service’s digital innovation unit aims to allay fears over privacy and confidentiality in forthcoming contract-tracing app Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Apr 2020
Technology has brought us together, but can it lead us out of lockdown?
The government needs to tell us more about the NHSX contact tracing app - choices made now around privacy and transparency will affect all our lives as we aim to ease lockdown, says the shadow digital minister Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: RAF flies in for UK contact tracing app test
NHS announces test at air base of app designed to alert users of the close proximity of those carrying or having symptoms of Covid-19 Continue Reading