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2015 Stories
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October 28, 2015
28Oct2015
News
Ministry of Defence hoarding £38.5m worth of unused IPv4 addresses
A Freedom of Information request by network control specialist Infoblox has revealed that the MoD is hoarding millions of pounds worth of unused IPv4 addresses, while the UK government remains woefully unprepared for IPv6 Continue Reading
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October 28, 2015
28Oct2015
News
Volvo Group sells Swedish external IT to Indian supplier HCL Technologies
Vehicle manufacturer Volvo Group is selling some of its IT operation in Sweden to Indian supplier HCL Continue Reading
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October 27, 2015
27Oct2015
News
More than 70% of teachers still think students are better at using tech
Teachers are still struggling to adapt to the new curriculum, and more than 70% believe their students are more technology-savvy than they are Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
News
Oracle OpenWorld 2015: Larry Ellison vaunts Oracle’s cloud services over rivals
Larry Ellison promoted his company’s cloud services and berated rivals in his opening keynote at Oracle OpenWorld 2015 Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
News
Transforming Singapore Post through modern technology
When Singapore Post realised it had to change its business model to survive, it appointed its first CIO to front the technology transformation Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
News
Outsourcing renewals: Where do I source services?
With thousands of IT services contracts coming up for renewal, CIOs should take a careful look at where they source services from Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
News
Yakult uses data analytics to boost growth in the Netherlands by 20%
Probiotics maker Yakult is using analytics and data visualisation tools to boost its sales in the Netherlands Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
E-Zine
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 ... Continue Reading
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October 26, 2015
26Oct2015
In Depth
Next‑generation CIOs: The changing role of IT leaders
The position of CIO is changing and there are more people in the role from less technical backgrounds than in the past Continue Reading
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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
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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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
Expo Milano 2015 - Supermarket and kitchen of the future
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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
Expo Milano 2015 - Mobile application
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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
Expo Milano 2015 – the exhibition of the world
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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
Expo Milano 2015 – Accenture and agriculture
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October 24, 2015
24Oct2015
Photo Story
Expo Milano 2015 - What about when Expo finishes?
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October 23, 2015
23Oct2015
News
UK retailers could use data analytics more to cash in on Black Friday
Research by data visualisation supplier Tableau suggests British retailers could do better with analytics as Black Friday looms Continue Reading
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October 23, 2015
23Oct2015
News
Azure Active Directory creates an earnings virtuous circle for Microsoft
Microsoft is set to grow its cloud business to $20bn thanks to the growth of platform as a service and, in particular, Azure Active Directory Continue Reading
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October 23, 2015
23Oct2015
News
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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October 23, 2015
23Oct2015
News
TalkTalk warns customers about personal data breach
TalkTalk has warned customers their personal data may have been compromised in the second cyber attack on the firm in 2015, with some data left unencrypted Continue Reading
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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
News
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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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
Blog Post
Digital transformation will not happen across local government - so what's the alternative?
We often hear local government talked about as if it were a single entity. It's particularly common in digital circles - "We need a digital transformation of local government!" being a typical ... Continue Reading
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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
News
Commvault drops Simpana brand and adds features
Commvault will drop the Simpana name from the end of 2015 as it opens up to third-party data and attempts to bridge the gap between backup and replication Continue Reading
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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
News
Kent signs £23m digital services contract with Agilisys
Agilisys to manage Kent County Council's digital services and customer contact in a six-year contract Continue Reading
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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
News
Police and industry to tackle cyber crime together, says TechUK
A TechUK report calls for collaboration between police and industry to raise standards of reporting, recording and responding to cyber crime Continue Reading
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October 22, 2015
22Oct2015
News
CIO interview: Frans Westerlund, Fiskars
Fiskars CIO Frans Westerlund tells Computer Weekly about the challenges faced by IT when a business instigates a major strategic transformation Continue Reading
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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
News
MySQL 5.7 aims at deeper convergence with Oracle tech and NoSQL
MySQL 5.7 has been released with next-generation hardware in mind, offering greater interoperability with Oracle and NoSQL database technologies Continue Reading
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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
In Depth
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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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
News
James Arbuthnot takes Post Office IT fight to House of Lords
James Arbuthnot takes his seat in the House of Lords and continues campaign for subpostmasters who claim to have been wronged by faulty Horizon IT system Continue Reading
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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
News
Nationwide Building Society outsources IT infrastructure
Nationwide has outsourced its IT infrastructure to Capgemini for the next five years to bring it up to date for the digital age Continue Reading
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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
News
Infosec pros should start preparing for the future, say experts
Information security professionals need to grow their skills, engage with the business, increase security awareness, set business goals and tailor their messages, says a panel of experts Continue Reading
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October 21, 2015
21Oct2015
News
Consumer take-up of Gigaclear fibre broadband exceeds BDUK rates
Ultrafast altnet Gigaclear marks a major milestone in its network roll-out and claims a higher take-up rate for its FTTP product than BT is seeing on the Openreach FTTC network Continue Reading
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October 20, 2015
20Oct2015
News
CityFibre fills broadband connection voucher gap
CityFibre offers businesses free connections to replace government’s connection voucher scheme Continue Reading
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October 20, 2015
20Oct2015
Opinion
The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
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October 20, 2015
20Oct2015
News
Google offers free cloud apps to encourage Office 365 users to ditch Microsoft
Google ups ante in ongoing war to dethrone Microsoft as the enterprise's preferred provider of cloud-based productivity tools Continue Reading
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October 20, 2015
20Oct2015
News
Philips uses AWS and IoT to deliver healthcare in the home
Philips plans to make it easier for patients to self-monitor their health using Amazon web services (AWS) cloud and the internet of things (IoT) technologies Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
HMRC VAT rules cut cloud costs by 20% for NHS and government departments
An HMRC ruling on reclaiming tax on cloud services could drive up the use of off-premise technologies in the public sector Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
BT Openreach division expands services deal with Infosys to improve support for engineers
BT Openreach is using a software platform from Infosys that draws data from several sources to improve support for its engineers and customers Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
In Depth
How CIOs can raise their 'IT clock speed' as pressure to innovate grows
CIOs are facing pressure from the board to roll out IT projects increasingly quickly. How can they do that without running unacceptable risks? This article, based on cutting-edge research among leading businesses, offers some answers Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
E-Zine
IT giants Dell and EMC unite
In this week's Computer Weekly, Dell's proposed $67bn acquisition of EMC would be the biggest in the history of IT – we assess the implications. £175bn of IT outsourcing contracts come up for renewal in the next three years- what are your options? ... Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
Dow Jones denies it was target of insider trading hack
Dow Jones says there is no information to support reports that it was the target of hackers seeking information for insider trading Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
Amazon sues sellers using paid-for product reviews
Amazon’s brand is being damaged by "false, misleading and inauthentic" reviews – paid for by sellers – to lure buyers, the organisation says in a lawsuit Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
FTTP roll-out almost justifiable in economic terms, say analysts
The operational savings of deploying FTTP broadband are soon to overtake the capex costs associated with deployment, says Point Topic Continue Reading
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October 19, 2015
19Oct2015
News
Opera chooses Workday over Oracle as it moves HR to cloud
Browser company Opera opts for slick internal IT as it competes with Apple and Google for skilled technologists Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
News
ServiceNow powers Royal Mail multi-sourcing
As part of its £500m IT transformation, Royal Mail has deployed ServiceNow to manage new suppliers Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
News
CIO interview: Olivier Smith, head of IT at Sweden's Hi3G Access
The IT department at Swedish telco Hi3G is on a mission to a utopian planet, with Olivier Smith at the controls Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
News
CIO interview: Martin Thell, Scandic Hotels
The CIO of major Nordic hotel chain Scandic Hotels wants to learn more about customers through technology, without being overbearing Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
The private section of the Windows Store after a user in the organisation has signed in
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
In the Business Store, you can see who has installed an application and reclaim licenses
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
In the Settings area of the Business Store, admins can delegate permissions
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
A history of the Windows 10 Business Store
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
The workflow of Business Store apps from development to deployment
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
The Business Store after an administrator logs in, showing highlighted applications
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Photo Story
An introduction to the Microsoft Business Store
Microsoft is building a way to enable Windows 10 enterprise users get the business applications, enabling IT to deploy them centrally Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
Blog Post
Government cries for help over floundering ID scheme
The government is failing to get enough help from the private sector to make its next generation identity scheme work at full speed. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
News
Yahoo announces password-killing Account Key
Yahoo Account Key uses push notifications to provide a fast and secure way to access Yahoo accounts from a mobile device Continue Reading
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October 16, 2015
16Oct2015
News
Dell and EMC's Big Splash point to hyper-convergence
On the storage side, Dell trailed EMC in the enterprise storage space. How will this affect the newly merged tech giants? Continue Reading
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October 15, 2015
15Oct2015
News
GDS payments platform Gov.uk Pay to start taking real payments
GDS launches beta version of payment system that aims to provide standardised electronic payments for public services Continue Reading
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October 15, 2015
15Oct2015
Opinion
How the Consumer Rights Act will affect the digital industry
Consumer legislation has been updated to take into account the unique nature of digital content – but what does it mean for technology suppliers? Continue Reading
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October 15, 2015
15Oct2015
News
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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October 15, 2015
15Oct2015
In Depth
The true cost of a cyber security breach in Australia
The costs of cyber security breaches can quickly add up with fines, reputational damage and overhauls to network security all hitting the coffers. The case of one Australian firm shows why paying a ransom to a hacker might be tempting. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2015
15Oct2015
News
Why blockchain heralds a rethink of the entire banking industry
Blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind bitcoin, is both a threat and an opportunity for financial services – and the banks are taking it very seriously Continue Reading
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October 14, 2015
14Oct2015
News
Sainsbury’s and Vodafone kill off MVNO joint venture
Mobile by Sainsbury’s MVNO will shut down in 2016, says the supermarket giant Continue Reading
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October 14, 2015
14Oct2015
News
HS2 and Crossrail site to deliver high-tech innovations
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation partners with HyperCatCity to embrace smart technologies to create “an exciting and thriving place” Continue Reading
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October 14, 2015
14Oct2015
News
Low-power WANs overlooked for IoT connectivity, says Beecham
Beecham Research says machine-to-machine comms and the internet of things (IoT) will turn to low-power wide area networks (WANs) over mobile grids Continue Reading
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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
TfL appoints 12 companies for IT systems framework
Capita, CSC, Atos and CGI are among the firms on TfL’s IT systems framework contract, which is worth between £80m and £95m Continue Reading
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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
Cyber security innovation is crucial, says security evangelist
Visibility and automation are key areas of cyber security innovation, but firms should concentrate first on the basics and not overlook the human element of security Continue Reading
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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
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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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
VMware reacts to the cloud and containerisation
At VMworld Europe, VMware restates products and roadmap visions that see it react to the perceived inevitability of the cloud, while also getting a grip on containers Continue Reading
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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
South Manchester NHS signs up to take Allscripts EPR
University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest trust in the region to choose an electronic patient record system from Allscripts Continue Reading
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October 13, 2015
13Oct2015
News
RBS to pilot product based on blockchain technology in 2016
Royal Bank of Scotland is among the early adopters of distributed ledger technology that could shake up the banking industry Continue Reading
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October 12, 2015
12Oct2015
News
Encryption is a double-edged sword, says Blue Coat
Seven more security suppliers join Blue Coat encrypted traffic management programme amid fresh warnings of attackers using encryption to hide malicious activity Continue Reading
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October 12, 2015
12Oct2015
News
Dell set to buy storage company EMC
Two years after his audacious bid to reinvent the company he founded by re-privatising it, Michael Dell has put in a bid for storage giant EMC Continue Reading
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October 12, 2015
12Oct2015
News
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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October 12, 2015
12Oct2015
E-Zine
Europe's data privacy shake-up
In this week's Computer Weekly, after the European Court of Justice ruled the Safe Harbour agreement invalid, we assess the implications for transatlantic data protection. We find out why DVLA has brought its IT back in-house after a 13-year ... Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
Lack of trust for banks causes NHS rethink over government online identity scheme
NHS trials of the Verify ID assurance system found patients concerned over using banks to allow access to medical data Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
Silicon Valley startups pitch to solve next-generation business IT problems
We visit Silicon Valley to meet some of the emerging tech companies focusing on enterprise IT Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
In Depth
EU Data Protection Regulation: What the EC legislation means for cloud providers
With the European Commission's data protection rules set to drop before 2016, take a look at what the changes mean for the cloud and datacentre community Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
Three technologies to drive business
Emerging technologies such as 3D printers, the internet of things and APIs will deliver new business opportunities, and CIOs are in a position to drive forward these business strategies Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
In Depth
Virtualisation and disaster recovery: DR features in Hyper-V
We run the rule over the key functionality in Microsoft Hyper-V that can help with disaster recovery, including backup, migration, high availability and replication Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
Middlesex University embarks on mass datacentre migration with Exponential-e
Middlesex University has had enough of owning and running its own hardware, and looks to Exponential-e to help shift its datacentre assets Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
In Depth
The security dangers of home networks
Most companies take reasonable steps to protect their networks from virus attacks, but one area of vulnerability that is often overlooked is infection from employees’ home networks Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
In Depth
How to ensure strong passwords and better authentication
Five steps to ensure stronger passwords and better authentication to reduce the threat of business data theft Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
Finnair selects IBM for cloud transformation
Finnish airline outsources IT transformation to IBM as it moves to introduce digital services to customers Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
UK digital economy needs 2.3 million digital workers by 2020
The UK will need the skills of 2.3 million digital workers by 2020 if it hopes to power the promised digital economy, according to research from O2 Continue Reading
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October 09, 2015
09Oct2015
News
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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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Gloucester City Council extends Civica IT outsourcing deal
The council’s outsourcing deal with Civica will not end until October 2021, as it signs a three-year extension contract Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Travelex rewrites its digital strategy
Travelex’s digital transformation is based on short-term wins, long-term goals and disruption, according to its chief digital officer, Sean Cornwell Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Apprenticeships could stop potential employees falling through the net, says Bellrock
The chief technology officer of facilities management company Bellrock explains why apprenticeships should be used to stop potential IT workers moving to other industries Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Samsung Pay isolated from LoopPay attack
Hackers who compromised LoopPay’s computer systems had no access to Samsung Pay’s user data or other core information, says Samsung Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Vodafone tells Ofcom: Time to break up BT
Mobile network operator Vodafone lends its voice to the growing clamour arguing for full structural and functional separation of Openreach from BT Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
DWP looks to Facebook and LinkedIn for social services' digital future
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it intends to learn from social networking firms and use external data to better understand people's lives Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
Estonian government IT initiative increases virtual population
Estonia is leading the way when it comes to providing easy and secure access to government services for citizens and foreigners alike Continue Reading
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October 08, 2015
08Oct2015
News
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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October 07, 2015
07Oct2015
News
Tesco decides to keep Dunnhumby after strategic review of business
Supermarket giant Tesco has scrapped plans to sell analytics arm Dunnhumby after restructuring and analysing its assets Continue Reading
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October 07, 2015
07Oct2015
News
Internet of things is next step along Infiniti Red Bull’s F1 journey
Formula 1 team Infiniti Red Bull Racing is beginning to explore the potential of the IoT as it makes ongoing improvements to its networking infrastructure with support from AT&T Continue Reading
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October 07, 2015
07Oct2015
News
Microsoft launches Surface Book, its first own-brand laptop
Software giant Microsoft announces a range of new Windows 10 devices, including smartphones, a tablet – and Surface Book, the company's first laptop device Continue Reading
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October 07, 2015
07Oct2015
News
Singapore and UK researchers investigate privacy in big data era
Academic organisations in Singapore and the UK collaborate on the privacy questions raised by big data and the cloud Continue Reading
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October 06, 2015
06Oct2015
News
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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October 06, 2015
06Oct2015
In Depth
Max Schrems: The man who broke Safe Harbour
Schrems has persuaded a high court judge to confirm that Edward Snowden’s evidence is acceptable in court and that the US is engaged in mass surveillance of European citizens Continue Reading
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October 06, 2015
06Oct2015
News
Hundreds of Evry staff in the Nordics to move to IBM in billion-dollar IT outsourcing deal
Around 600 Evry staff in the Nordics are to move to IBM in $1bn IT outsourcing deal that sees the firm hand over its IT infrastructure for the next 10 years Continue Reading