Information technology in the Nordics
Information technology (IT) news, trends, articles and research in the Nordic countries - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This section covers IT security, data backup and recovery, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data, virtual machines and more.
CW Benelux: Netherlands offers young hackers re-education
Read how young hackers in the Netherlands are being rehabilitated through punishments that educate rather than incarcerate.
News : Information technology in the Nordics
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December 03, 2019
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Klarna uses AWS cloud as it moves from startup to global fintech force
Swedish fintech cements its relationship with Amazon Web Services to speed up product development and support its global expansion
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November 28, 2019
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Finnish tech firm aims to create scalable general-purpose quantum computer
University spin-off is attempting to take quantum computing capabilities to multiple business sectors
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November 27, 2019
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Finland’s OP Financial Group accelerates open banking push
Finnish banking group is working with a Danish fintech to add open banking functionality to its offerings
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November 25, 2019
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State backs Norway’s fibre cable capacity building
Norway is increasing investment on communications infrastructure in an effort to reduce reliance on Swedish and Danish networks
In Depth : Information technology in the Nordics
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Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data
Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
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The future of the Norwegian startup ecosystem
The Norwegian startup ecosystem has been expanding massively for the past few years, with tech entrepreneurs now looking for new ways to grow it even further Continue Reading
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Mobile phones and health: is 5G being rolled out too fast?
European countries are rolling out 5G mobile communications at breakneck speed as they seek to gain a competitive edge over the US and Asia. But some scientists have raised questions about the effects of 5G mobile phone radiation on public health and are calling for a precautionary approach Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Information technology in the Nordics
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Only the hardiest need apply for freezing Finnish startup fest
If you’ve ever gone through the process of getting a tech startup off the ground, you’ll be familiar with the nerve-wracking process of pitching a group of stony-faced investors with your idea to ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Information technology in the Nordics
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Should tech companies capitalise R&D spending?
Technology companies frequently ask whether they should capitalise their research and development costs. There are clear benefits, increasing reported profit and hence potential valuations, but what are the risks? Continue Reading
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What the UK can learn from the Nordics when it comes to digital ID
The UK and other countries can learn from the Nordic region when it comes to digital identity Continue Reading
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Facebook’s high-stakes privacy gamble goes to Dublin court
A high-wire gamble with billions in compensation at stake for European internet users – part of a complex case between Facebook and the Irish information commissioner – hides challenge to the unlawfulness of US state internet surveillance Continue Reading