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13 Nov 2022
Metaverse could add up to $1.4tn a year to Asia’s GDP
The metaverse may still be in its infancy, but sustained investments in the technology over the next decade could have a significant impact on Asia’s economy Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Singapore government to open source contact-tracing protocol
Singapore’s Government Technology Agency is contributing the source codes of the BlueTrace protocol that powers its contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2014
CIO Interview: Hugh Fahy, CIO, Net-A-Porter
“I like to emphasis the ‘I’ bit in CIO,” says Hugh Fahy, chief information officer of the Net-A-Porter Group Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2014
Click and collect drives e-commerce growth for Asda
Shoppers at Asda are continuing to choose to buy their groceries online and pick them up in-store Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2014
Amazon launches credit card reader for small businesses
Amazon has launched a card reader and mobile app for small businesses Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2014
Company Magazine ditches print to go online only
The womens’ monthly publication Company Magazine has announced it will become a standalone digital brand from October Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2014
USB-connected devices present cyber vulnerabilities
Connecting devices to computers using a USB port could lead to security breaches, say Berlin-based researchers Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2014
Why John Linwood is not to blame for BBC’s failed technology project
Former BBC CTO has won his case for unfair dismissal over the failed £100m DMI project, but what lessons can be learned? Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2014
Sacked BBC CTO wins unfair dismissal case
Former BBC chief technology officer John Linwood has won his case for unfair dismissal against the broadcaster Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2014
BT Business brings 4G to SMEs
BT Business has launched a range of plans for small businesses that include free access to 4G and unlimited BT Wi-Fi Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2014
Russian blogger law comes into action
A new information security law which places restrictions on Russian bloggers and social media users has come into force today Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2014
IT needs to improve network infrastructure for future of retail
IT departments need to up their game and improve networks for the retail sector which is on the brink of massive technology change Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2014
Hacker and UFO hunter Gary McKinnon launches SEO business
Hacker Gary McKinnon has set up a search engine optimisation business after winning a 10-year battle against extradition to the US Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2014
Hackers abuse Bitly API in novel attack, reports Websense
A cyber attack targeting MSNBC highlights cybercriminals’ abuse of the public’s trust in news sites, says Websense Security Labs Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2014
BBC 4G broadcast research wins support of Huawei and EE
BBC Research and Development has teamed up with Huawei and EE to explore the role of 4G mobile networking in the future of broadcasting Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2014
BBC News commits to digital investment amid loss of 220 jobs
BBC News has announced a restructure where it will invest more into digital transformation and original journalism. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2014
Ed Vaizey gets digital industries role in Cabinet reshuffle
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has been promoted to the post of minister for digital industries in this week’s Cabinet reshuffle Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jul 2014
A guide to smart home automation
Unless it is a new build, the challenge in creating a smart home is that technology must work irrespective of the age of the property Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2014
Google Ventures expands with $100m to fund ‘most disruptive’ startups in Europe
Google is launching an expanded venture fund for Europe, with £58m to support and invest in next-gen European startups Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jul 2014
The pros and cons of iPads in the enterprise
The iPad is often the first platform for which developers produce apps – but it is substantially more expensive than its competitors Continue Reading
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Photo Story
01 Jul 2014
Wimbledon bunker tour: The IT behind the tennis championships
Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at Wimbledon to investigate the technology supporting of one of the biggest tennis championships Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2014
BBC promotes R&D controller Matthew Postgate to CTO role
The BBC has appointed its research and development (R&D) controller Matthew Postgate as the corporation's chief technology officer (CTO) Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2014
Net-a-Porter integrates testing and development
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has integrated software testing and development to support agile methodologies Continue Reading
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Photo Story
25 Jun 2014
Go Ahead uses Huddle to improve mobility
Go-Ahead transport’s engineers are using Huddle for mobility and collaboration when maintaining its fleet of vehicles. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2014
Oracle set to boost retail business with $5bn Micros acquisition
Oracle is expected to acquire internet-enabled point-of sale-specialist Micros Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2014
Facebook launches Slingshot to rival Snapchat
Facebook has launched its limited lifetime messaging app Slingshot in the US to rival Snapchat Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2014
Department of Health sets out technology priorities for coming year
The Department of Health (DoH) has outlined changes in the way technology and information will be used over the coming year Continue Reading
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17 Jun 2014
Wimbledon to analyse social interactions at tennis championship
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon will be analysing social interactions throughout tennis championship Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2014
House of Lords sets up Digital Skills Select Committee
The House of Lords has set up a select committee for digital skills Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2014
Register to vote online goes live
The latest online transactional service from government has gone live as part of the ‘digital by default’ initiative Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2014
CIOs should 'leave innovation to marketing'
CIOs should focus on managing the technical infrastructure and leave innovation to other parts of the business – conclusion of a major study. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2014
High availability strategy key to saving costs, says Sungard AS
The cost of IT downtime is extremely high for businesses – but must all systems and applications be highly available all the time? Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2014
NHS shared services aims to end paper invoicing
NHS Shared Business Services hopes to eradicate paper invoicing by implementing an e-invoicing system that will be free for suppliers to use Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2014
Case study: Bank of America and Nationwide use in-branch telepresence
Bank of America and Nationwide implement video conferencing technology to enable customers to speak to banking specialists Continue Reading
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22 May 2014
Political parties open sites to search engines after Tories' 2013 deletion
The Conservative Party’s deletion and purge of its archive of speeches from internet search engines last October was unique among political parties Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2014
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?
Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2014
What is holding Berlin back from becoming a European centre for startups?
Berlin is one of Europe’s most up-and-coming hotbeds for technology startup companies, but red tape and legislation is preventing it from fulfilling its potential Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2014
German companies look to Berlin startups for innovation
German companies are beginning to recognise Berlin as a hot spot for technology innovation thanks to the many startups there Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2014
GDS working to secure Google Apps for government
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is in talks with CESG, the IT security arm of GCHQ, to get approval for using Google Apps within government. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2014
Interview: Nick Roberts, president of Socitm and IT group manager
This month, Nick Roberts, IT group manager at Surrey County Council, took over as president of Socitm, the association of IT and digital professionals working in and for local public services Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2014
SDL turns to cloud HR to join up businesses in 40 countries
The technology is central to the company’s strategy to integrate formerly autonomous businesses in 38 countries into a single operation Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2014
Case study: How big data powers the eBay customer journey
With 50TB of machine-generated data produced daily and the need to process 100PB of data, eBay has an astronomic data challenge Continue Reading
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Photo Story
29 Apr 2014
Berlin: A hotbed of European technology startups
Berlin is one of the hottest new places to be an entrepreneur with technology startups from all over the world heading to the German capital Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2014
How to start, refine and improve your social media business strategy
This extract from Adam Gray's book, Brilliant Social Media will help your organisation get started with social media, then refine and improve your strategy to get real business results. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Apr 2014
Adapting to life after Heartbleed
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate the most significant flaw in recent history to impact the internet. The Heartbleed bug in OpenSSL leaves millions of internet servers vulnerable to attack. Hackers have already exploited Heartbleed to steal passwords from the Mumsnet parenting site. What can websites do to foil future attacks? Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2014
Government pledges to reduce digital divide by 25%
The government has launched a Digital Inclusion Strategy to reduce the number of offline people in the UK by 25% Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2014
Are retailers using data analytics to their advantage?
Computer Weekly looks at the challenges the retail sector faces in taking advantage of data analysis Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2014
Endless aisle solution helps Crocs cope with small retail space
Footwear retailer Crocs has implemented an endless aisle solution in its 200-plus stores in the US which helps overcome small store space Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2014
Startups deliver £174m boost to Teesside's digital economy
The Tees Valley area of the UK now has an annual digital economy worth £174m, with £62m from Middlesbrough alone Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2014
Cisco identifies five sectors to benefit from IoE
Healthcare, retail, transport, energy and manufacturing are likely to benefit first from the internet of everything Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2014
DWP should scrap existing Universal Credit IT, say MPs
Department for Work and Pensions should consider scrapping its existing IT for Universal Credit and focus solely on the new digital solution, say MPs Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2014
Government failed at promoting competition over BDUK, say MPs
The government has consistently failed to promote competition during the roll-out of rural broadband across the UK, according to the PAC. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2014
Ministry of Justice to invest up to £375m in court and tribunal technology reform
The Ministry of Justice has announced a five-year programme to update and replace technology used in courts and tribunals across the UK Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2014
M&S uses social media to make customers happy and drive sales
Marks and Spencer has been using social media to engage with its customers and has seen a significant increase in sales from its marketing campaigns Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2014
Case study: How John Lewis conquered the web
An in-depth look at the inside story of John Lewis' £40m e-commerce strategy. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2014
Amazon Web Services reaches its 8th birthday
On March 14 2006 Amazon expanded from its retail heritage and launched its IT services business with the birth of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2014
Apps rEvolution
This report from CSC describes the Apps rEvolution: an evolution in technology that is creating revolutionary business and personal change. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
12 Mar 2014
Heroes of the web
Tim Berners-Lee published his proposal for the web 25 years ago. We trace back the major developments that made it worldwide. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2014
Case study: Footwear company Deckers takes e-commerce sites into the cloud
The company behind shoe brands including Ugg Australia and Teva is using a cloud-based digital commerce platform to support global expansion Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2014
Gartner: How to build an online community
Gartner analyst Julie Hopkins explains seven ways to lure people to participate in online communities and shows how to choose the tactics that will best suit your business needs. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2014
Cabinet Office completes first user trial of consumer technologies
The Cabinet Office has completed its first user trial of consumer technologies within the department Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2014
Tech-savvy Mothercare boss quits
Mothercare announces the resignation of chief executive Simon Calver Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Feb 2014
Searching for the signal of open standards amid the growing noise of agile
For all its undeniable strengths, the use of agile in government is in danger of becoming a fetish Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2014
Poundland founder launches Poundshop online website
The co-founder of the bargain store Poundland is to launch a Poundshop online store Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2014
Met Police releases ‘Total Technology’ IT strategy
The Metropolitan Police Service has released a three to four-year plan on how to transform the use of technology in the organisation Continue Reading
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Photo Story
03 Feb 2014
A preview of the new TfL HTML5 website
Transport for London is getting ready to launch a complete refresh of its website, optimised for mobile access from tablets and smartphones. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2014
New Snapchat security measure easily by-passed, says researcher
A new Snapchat security measure to verify users are human is easily by-passed, says researcher Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2014
US startup aims to turn tables on hackers
US startup Shape Security is turning the tables against hackers by using one of their own techniques against them Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2014
HB Fuller sticks with HR in the cloud
Cloud based HR system gives adhesives maker the ability to manage its global workforce Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2014
Internet at risk of 'cybergeddon' says WEF
Internet is at risk of fragmenting amid concerns over spying and cyber crime, says World Economic Forum Continue Reading
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Photo Story
23 Dec 2013
IT at the WWF Living Planet Centre
WWF’s Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK and aims to demonstrate to the public using technology how it is possible for people to live in harmony with nature Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2013
BBC publishes PwC report into its failed £98m Digital Media Initiative
The BBC has today published a report by PwC into the broadcaster’s failed Digital Media Initiative (DMI) Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2013
NAO slams Universal Credit for not achieving value for money
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has failed to achieve value for money during the development of the Universal Credit IT system. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2013
Case study: London Borough of Islington’s smart working journey
The London Borough of Islington is using technology to ensure its staff are as productive as possible travelling along a ‘smart working journey’ Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Dec 2013
Realising the benefits of a totally connected world
The internet of things will transform everyday life, from managing airports’ passenger flow to heating buildings and caring for the elderly. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
700,000 benefit claimants miss out on Universal Credit deadline
The secretary for work and pensions has admitted the Universal Credit benefit scheme will miss its 2017 deadline Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
Banks must engage effectively with customers via Twitter
Retail banks must take advantage of social media to engage with customers, said digital banking experts. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
26 Nov 2013
Argos: a digital retailer
Argos has unveiled its first digital concept store, as part of the retailer’s aim to become a digital retailer over the next four and half years. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Nov 2013
Optimising performance and security of web-based software
On-demand applications are often talked about in terms of how suppliers should be adapting the way their software is provisioned to customers. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2013
Google and Microsoft to block searches for child porn
Google and Microsoft have announced measures to make it more difficult to find child abuse images online Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2013
CIO interview: Paolo Cinelli, CIO, Ikea
Ikea's priority is to get closer to its customers using a multi-channel approach which combines digital and traditional methods Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2013
Technology Industry Survey 2014
From CTOs to software developers, architects to entrepreneurs, this report captures the opinions of people at the forefront of shaping our industry. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology
Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
McDonald's to engage with tech-savvy customers in restaurants
McDonald’s is engaging with customers by implementing interactive technologies in its restaurants Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2013
DWP ministers to decide whether to scrap all of the £300m Universal Credit IT
Ministers at the DWP are to decide this month whether to scrap all of the £300m Universal Credit IT systems and start again from scratch Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2013
DWP refused to release Universal Credit IT review to MPs
DWP has refused to provide MPs with a copy of a review of the IT for the troubled Universal Credit project by programme chief Howard Shiplee Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2013
Identity assurance system moves into beta test phase
The Government Digital Service has started testing of a key system to support plans for citizens to securely prove their identity when accessing online public services Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2013
Technology and innovation in European banks
Innovations in online and mobile, in video banking, social integration and CRM, are taking precedence to connect with banking customers Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2013
High-growth companies selected for government Future Fifty programme
The first high-growth UK companies have been chosen for the government’s Future Fifty fast-track programme. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2013
Computer science graduates struggle to find work despite IT skills shortage
Despite an IT skills gap, the UK’s recent computer science graduates are the largest group of unemployed graduates Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2013
Spanish bank La Caixa looks to startups for innovation
La Caixa is looking for ways to innovate in an increasingly competitive environment, and is turning to startups for new and niche technologies Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2013
NHS to replace NPfIT Spine system with open-source technology
The NHS is rebuilding its Spine platform using open source software Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Oct 2013
High street stores embrace digital to entice customers
Customers are using technology in favour of the high street, but some stores are fighting fire with fire. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2013
Tesco profits drop despite multichannel shopping
Tesco's pre-tax profits fell 24% to £1.39bn over the first half of its financial year despite adopting multichannel shopping technology Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2013
A guide to WebRTC
Real-time communications standards aim to help more users speak with ease over the internet. Computer Weekly looks at how the systems work Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2013
Interview: Martin Russell, head of IT services, Just Eat
Just Eat's head of IT services, Martin Russell speaks to Computer Weekly about his experiences of switching to Google Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2013
ICO to investigate London bins that track smartphones
Information Commissioner's Office is making enquiries into bins in London that track passing smartphones to target advertising to owners Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2013
Bloomberg signs up to Ubuntu Edge hybrid
Financial analytics service Bloomberg has bought into Mark Shuttleworth’s Ubuntu One vision for a hybrid PC/mobile device. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2013
Smart Grid and the Internet of Things
Rob McNamara, executive director of SmartGrid GB, tells the story behind the UK's Smart Meter project in this presentation. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2013
Smart technologies and the internet of things
Marc Overton, VP Wholesale & M2M at Everything Everywhere, discusses the impact of machine to machine communication in this presentation. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2013
Technology, Innovation and Change
IT leaders identify the technologies most likely to impact on their organisations approach to change and innovation in this study by Theron LLP and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2013
Are you ready for 2020?
Dan Wood, senior manager for software market development at HP, discusses the results of HP's Enterprise 2020 study in this presentation. Continue Reading