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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10 Oct 2024
Afas leads the way with four-day work week in the Netherlands
Dutch labour unions want a shorter working week and software company Afas is leading the way, introducing a four-day work week from 1 January 2025 Continue Reading
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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
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07 Dec 2015
Australia launches plan to reduce reliance on natural resources
The Australian government has announced plans to reduce its dependency on industries that rely on natural resources and increase its activities in areas such as IT Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2015
Veracode finds most web apps fail Owasp security check list
The findings of a report on critical vulnerabilities in most web applications is raising concerns over potential security vulnerabilities in millions of websites Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2015
CIO interview: Abhilash Chacko, head of IT commercial, Gatwick Airport
Airport’s head of IT commercial seeks to abandon old ways of thinking and collaborate with airlines to use technology to improve the passenger experience Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2015
Word ‘smart’ being abused by IoT advocates
Speakers at an event hosted by Cambridge Wireless say the term ‘smart’ is overused to describe connected devices on the internet of things Continue Reading
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27 Nov 2015
TUI develops apps to keep in touch with holidaymakers all year
Travel group plans to create mobile apps for holidaymakers to ask questions, book excursions and potentially plan their next trip Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2015
Coalition of top tech firms opposes weakened encryption
Weakening security with the aim of advancing security simply does not make sense, a coalition of top tech firms tells US president Barack Obama Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2015
Law enforcement cracks down on DroidJack Android snooping malware users
A joint EU/US operation on the DroidJack malware is the latest example of international collaboration between law enforcement officers directed at cyber crime Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2015
Tech will turn HR into a ‘productivity department’
HR technologies are moving away from managing staff in favour of helping them become more productive Continue Reading
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26 Oct 2015
Blockchain sparks change in banking industry
In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out why blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin, is making waves in the banking sector. EasyJet tells us why digital is increasingly important for airlines. And we look at the forces driving digital disruption and why some sectors are changing faster than others. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2015
Expo Milano 2015 – Powered by Accenture
This year, Accenture supported the universal exhibition in Milan showcasing technology with the theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2015
German rail and transport group turns to virtual reality in war for talent
Deutsche Bahn claims to be the first company in Germany to use virtual reality as a recruitment tool Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2015
How the Cabinet Office is using open data to tackle youth unemployment
The Cabinet Office invited IT professionals and young people to a Job Hack event with the aim of using open government datasets to help more young people into work Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2015
Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity for banks?
Banks have been relatively unaffected by the digital revolution that has transformed other industries – but that's about to change Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2015
Ofcom regulates Amazon Instant Video
Broadcast watchdog Ofcom will regulate video-on-demand (VOD) services – such as Amazon Instant Video – although rules for VOD content differ from broadcast Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2015
How easyJet uses digital to drive competitive advantage
The CIO and head of digital at easyJet tell Computer Weekly price is not the only way to gain competitive advantage in the airline industry Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2015
NHS Health Apps Library to close
The NHS Health Apps Library is shutting down after a two-year tenure, shortly after NHS-approved apps were found to leak data Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2015
Apple removes more iOS apps over security concerns
Apple has blocked more apps over security concerns just weeks after ridding the App Store of XcodeGhost malware Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2015
Ford uses space robot communications to serve connected cars
Ford collaborates with St Petersburg State Polytechnic University in Russia to develop car communications using technology designed for space robotics Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2015
Amsterdam aims to become a top European startup hub
Amsterdam is selling itself to the startup community as a nice place to live with a high standard of living, and one that opens doors to the continent Continue Reading
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05 Oct 2015
CW Europe – October 2015
Access to vast amounts of educational resources via the cloud promises much for education. But like in the business world there are fears associated with the cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2015
Risky and untested: What went wrong with the ESN procurement?
In his first major interview since walking away from the Emergency Services Network procurement, Airwave COO John Lewis reveals why his company could take no further part in the process, and discusses the future of emergency services communications Continue Reading
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01 Oct 2015
AXA PPP gives clients online GP appointments
UK healthcare insurer AXA PPP gives clients access to online GP appointments from anywhere in the world Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2015
Free energy from radio waves could power the internet of things
A pocket-sized pollution monitor is one of the first applications to use free energy from Wi-Fi and mobile phone signals Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2015
University College London Hospital tracks patients using app
Clinicians at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) view patients’ pathology results and track them with an app Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2015
Apple's Irish datacentre build hit by possible planning permission appeal delay
A "valid appeal" has reportedly been raised in response to Galway County Council's decision to grant conditional planning permission for Apple's Irish datacentre build Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2015
Keeping app pirates at bay
In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how digital piracy is affecting app developers – and what they can do about it. The man behind the controversial NHS Care.data project has quit – what will it mean for the troubled programme? And we find out how digital disruption is affecting the insurance market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2015
Nordea Bank signs Temenos and Accenture for core banking transformation
Nordea Bank AB has chosen the core banking system it wants to build its digital future on, signing Temenos and Accenture as technology partners Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2015
Inside Taiwan: The engine room of the internet of things
Computer Weekly travelled to Taiwan to meet some of the tech companies that are quietly laying the foundations for the internet of things Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2015
Is Microsoft Office 2016 reliable enough for business?
A day after a major Skype outage, Microsoft unveils Office 2016, which, ironically, offers tight integration with Skype Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2015
Worldwide Skype outage finally fixed
Microsoft-owned messaging service's technical difficulties have now been resolved, after users flooded social networking sites with downtime reports Continue Reading
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21 Sep 2015
How cloud technology helps kittens
In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO at the UK's leading animal charity, the RSPCA, about how her cloud-first strategy is helping animal welfare. Microsoft is ending support for older version of Internet Explorer – we assess the implications. And we ask the experts about the best practice in mobile security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2015
Vodafone introduces nationwide Wi-Fi calling
Vodafone becomes second UK mobile operator after EE to give customers the ability to place voice calls over a wireless network connection Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2015
Researchers discover Android PIN locker ransomware
Researchers say LockerPIN is a self-defending, aggressive piece of ransomware currently targeting Android devices, mainly in the US Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2015
Apple goes after Windows 10 hybrids with iOS 9 and iPad Pro
Apple claims the iPad Pro with iOS 9 can outperform many PCs Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2015
Why Pegasystems' CEO, Alan Trefler, has learned to think smaller
Pegasystems has made its name supplying CRM, analytics and case management software to the world's largest companies. Now CEO Alan Trefler plans to use cloud computing to broaden Pega's appeal Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2015
Wearable technology proves its worth on the front line
In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at business applications for wearable technology. With hands-free police and military pilot projects already under way, wearable technology is set to make its mark in the enterprise in the near future. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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01 Sep 2015
Use 2FA to mitigate KeyRaider iOS malware, says Rapid7
KeyRaider iOS malware targeting iPhone users in China and 17 other countries including the UK has raised enterprise security concerns Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2015
Mobile phone users at risk as hackers bug and track victims
An investigation by Australian TV show 60 Minutes demonstrates how hackers based thousands of miles away in Germany were able to record the calls of an Australian senator and track his movements Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2015
Hootsuite moves social media management toolkit to IBM Softlayer cloud
Social media management dashboard maker shifts App Directory to IBM cloud Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2015
British Gas trials app-based smart-meter display
My energy live app will display real-time energy use on a smartphone, says British Gas Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2015
Carphone Warehouse data breach hits 2.4 million UK customers
Carphone Warehouse confirms the authorities have been notified about the breach, and urges customers to take steps to protect themselves Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2015
Microsoft to invest $100m in Uber
Uber is valued at close to $51bn after the latest round of funding, which reportedly includes a Microsoft investment of $100m Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2015
Mobile operators must adapt data plans to address video boom
Over 52 million terabytes of data traffic will transit worldwide mobile networks this year alone, up by more than 50% on 2014, according to statistics from Gartner Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2015
Huawei to implement 4.5G network for Shanghai Disney
Huawei signs world’s first 4.5G network co-operation agreement to implement a smart city network at the Shanghai Disney resort Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2015
Banker’s startup experience feathers the nest for Starling Bank
Starling Bank founder Anne Boden relates how her time with startups outside traditional banking convinced her to build a digital bank from scratch Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2015
Vodafone scheme to help SMEs get online
Vodafone is to trial a series of digital workshops for SMEs aimed at equipping them with a stronger online presence Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2015
Barclays expands cheque imaging service
Barclays extends the ability to pay cheques into accounts via a smartphone to more customers Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2015
The internet of things could save the honeybee from extinction
Gemalto’s M2M unit is developing an ambitious project with agricultural science firm Eltopia and the University of Minnesota. The objective: to save the honeybee from extinction Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2015
Nordic retailers get physical to combat international digital giants
Nordic retails must evolve if they are to prosper in a sector where competition from international online giants is fierce Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2015
Wi-Fi enhances guest experience and profitability for Belgian theme park
Bobbejaanland, one of the largest theme parks in Belgium, is using a Fortinet Wi-Fi network to offer visitors access on the go, and improve its management capabilities Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2015
How Deutsche Telekom plans to challenge AWS and Google in the cloud
German telco Deutsche Telekom wants to evolve into the public cloud and plans to beat sector giants such as Amazon and Google at their own game Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2015
Norway’s DNB was inspired by Danish bank for new app
DNB in Norway has taken inspiration from Danske Bank in Denmark when creating its latest payment app. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2015
CIO Interview: Ian Bell, CIO, Cambridgeshire Police Service
The CIO of Cambridgeshire Police Service talks about the constabulary’s move to digital for collaboration and information sharing in its effort to increase efficiency Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2015
Case study: Model railway company Hornby overhauls payments with Braintree
Hornby’s head of digital strategy explains how the firm chose Braintree as its online payments platform following its website migration last year Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2015
App development companies fight back against digital piracy
How can digital companies protect their IP against a tidal wave of smartphone boosted piracy? Is digital rights management software effective enough, or is it better to adapt your business model? Continue Reading
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24 Jun 2015
IT professionals give Windows 10 Start button the thumbs up
A survey of European and North American IT professionals has found that the return of the Start button is the most enticing feature in Microsoft's latest operating system Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2015
Royal Bank of Scotland goes back to 1970s values with big data
RBS, once the world's largest bank, is using analytics technology to go back to the era of personal customer service Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2015
Nationwide quick off the mark with Apple Watch banking app
Nationwide claims to be the first high street finance firm to offer an Apple Watch app Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2015
Vodafone launches home broadband service
Vodafone unveils its Vodafone Connect broadband and home phone package, offering headline speeds of 76Mbps Continue Reading
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05 Jun 2015
Potential Apple Pay security weakness revealed
Fraudsters could gain access to personal details of Apple Pay users, research reveals Continue Reading
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29 May 2015
Google announces security features for Android
Google announces better app permission controls and other Android security changes at its Google I/O developer conference Continue Reading
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22 May 2015
Researchers raise privacy concerns about Bluetooth Low Energy devices
Researchers have raised privacy concerns about a growing number of devices using Bluetooth Low Energy technology Continue Reading
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21 May 2015
CIO interview: Myron Hrycyk, CIO, Severn Trent Water
Severn Trent water company is working on technology initiatives to lower bills and improve customer service Continue Reading
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19 May 2015
Vodafone returns to quarterly revenue growth
A minute rise in quarterly sales gives mobile network operator Vodafone hope that its financial situation is now stabilising Continue Reading
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11 May 2015
Santander launches 'Boris bike' app
Santander has released an app that allows people to book a 'Boris bike' via their mobile phone Continue Reading
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08 May 2015
Use of Halifax mobile banking app doubles
Halifax customers logged into their bank accounts 40 million times in March 2015, double the amount in the same month in 2014 Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2015
Google reports 12% revenue increase
Google misses analysts' $17.5bn target but reports 3.7% profit increase through growth in mobile ad sales Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2015
Changing IT trends power banking in Norway
Norway's banking system is undergoing a seismic shift in technology as the country aims for a fully digitised society Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2015
Mobile malware overhyped, says security company Damballa
Mobile internet users are 1.3 times more likely to get struck by lightning than infected by mobile malware, research by security firm Damballa finds Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2015
Zurich Insurance turns to augmented reality to train 10,000 managers
The £74bn turnover company aims to harness the capabilities of augmented reality to train 10,000 employees in 170 countries Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2015
Interview: The software processes behind Hailo's success
In the past, a traditional enterprise application would have been developed as a monolithic piece of software Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2015
Security risk potential linked to young, mobile users
A study conducted by wireless supplier Aruba Networks has identified a distinct cohort of high-risk, security-agnostic workers Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2015
Apple Watch pre-order stampede may herald device shortage
A high volume of orders for its smart watch suggests Apple may struggle to fulfil demand Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2015
Over-the-top services worth $14bn to carriers by 2020
A study conducted by Juniper Research suggests that content paid for by carrier billing will be a lucrative money-spinner for communications providers Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2015
Mobile device management (MDM) vs backup
MDM tackles the challenge of mobile devices flooding the enterprise, but it doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about mobile data protection Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2015
'Bored' RBS investment chairman Rory Cullinan resigns after daughter's Snapchat message goes public
Royal Bank of Scotland’s investment bank chairman Rory Cullinan leaves after a Snapchat message to his daughter appeared in Instagram Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2015
Vodafone adds banking capability to mobile wallet
Mobile operator Vodafone is enabling its customers to add banking functionality to their Vodafone Wallets Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2015
Samsung targets business with Microsoft tools integration
Samsung has pre-installed Microsoft OneNote, OneDrive, and Skype on the new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, as it expands into business Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2015
Santander launches ISA mobile app
Spanish banking giant Santander launches a mobile app to help consumers navigate the ISA market Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2015
Monitise no longer up for sale
Mobile banking software company Monitise to continue as an independent company rather than seek to be taken over Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2015
Talon upgrades MobileFast for web and Windows file sync and share
Enterprise file sync and share provider Talon Storage adds web browser and Windows workstation access to MobileFast Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2015
BIS sets out to assist development of digital sharing economy
The government has set out a number of proposals to assist in the development of the £9bn trade body Sharing Economy UK Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2015
Smartwatches mean business
In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the potential enterprise uses of the Apple Watch, and find out what sort of apps might work for businesses. Our latest buyer's guide discusses the future of the desktop computer. And we look at how technology is being used to improve customer experience for big consumer-facing organisations. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2015
CIO interview: Ivor Nicholson, Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council is facing £77m in cuts by 2018 and by rolling out new services, it plans to save £8m through technology alone Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2015
A world of mobile possibilities
In this week's Computer Weekly, we report from Mobile World Congress, the world's biggest mobility event, on the latest innovations in mobile technology. Is the outsourcing industry set to cut thousands of jobs because of increasing IT automation? And we take an in-depth look at Google Container Engine. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2015
Sharing Economy UK launched to champion digital businesses
New trade body brings together digital businesses that encourage consumer and business asset-sharing, such as Airbnb and ZipCar Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2015
Tinder cuts app crashes with Rackspace cloud database
Tinder matchmaking app turns to managed cloud provider for IT and database support Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2015
Google to launch Android Pay
Google is expected to launch a payments application programming interface at its I/O conference in May Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2015
ARM unleashes internet of things potential with starter kit
Chip-maker ARM has collaborated with IBM to launch the mbed IoT Starter Kit, pitched at SMEs and application developers Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2015
London’s Air Ambulance swaps A-Z maps for mobile apps
London’s Air Ambulance has halved emergency dispatch times through an incident information and routing app from Mubaloo Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2015
Apple invests in European datacentres as EU investigates tax break
Apple is investing €1.7bn in two European datacentres to support iTunes, the App Store, iMessage, Maps and Siri Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2015
BlackBerry 10.3.1 review: Access Android apps and Blend
BlackBerry has finally released version 10.3.1 of its mobile operating system, which gives access to the Amazon Android app store Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2015
IBM and Oracle named as potential Monitise buyers
IBM and Oracle have emerged as potential candidates to take over British mobile software company Monitise Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2015
Lloyds Bank launches smartwatch service
Lloyds Bank will send offers to its mobile banking customers direct to their smartwatches Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2015
Baidu Chinese search engine share price falls on disappointing results
China’s Baidu search engine share price fell by more than 8% in after-hours trade after quarterly revenue came in $11m below expectations Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2015
Media industry operates on a shoestring IT budget, says BT
The media industry struggles to invest in technology, because investors are concerned with making new television and film content Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2015
Scotland sees startup growth, but Wales lags behind
Scotland’s technology sector has seen a large growth in startup companies since 2009 Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2015
Lack of banking app functionality deters users more than security fears
More people are choosing not to use banking apps because of a lack of functionality than those deciding not to because of security fears, according to a survey Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2015
Microsoft revenue drops due to “restructuring”
Microsoft’s year-on-year net income has dropped by around $695m due to “integration and restructuring” plans, according to the firm’s fiscal statement Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2015
Harrods invests in digital to entice customers
Harrods is investing in digital screen and publishing technologies to engage with its customers Continue Reading