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2016 Stories
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November 28, 2016
28Nov2016
In Depth
Future of the server operating system
We look at the evolution of the server operating system, and how the next generation is moving into the cloud Continue Reading
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November 25, 2016
25Nov2016
News
Boots SAP centre of expertise helps take back control
Walgreens Boots Alliance has built an SAP centre of expertise to take back control of the strategic direction of its IT organisation from its previously outsourced structure Continue Reading
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November 25, 2016
25Nov2016
News
One in four Wi-Fi hotspots vulnerable to attack, study finds
At least one in four Wi-Fi hotspots are open to attack, a study by Kaspersky Lab reveals Continue Reading
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November 25, 2016
25Nov2016
News
CBRE: Cloud drives Q3 demand for colocation space in Frankfurt and London
CBRE’s third-quarter datacentre market tracker highlights soaring demand for colocation capacity in Frankfurt and London, as cloud providers court European enterprises Continue Reading
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November 24, 2016
24Nov2016
News
How InterContinental Hotels connects with real-time marketing
InterContinental Hotel Group’s European marketing manager, Charlie Aspey, tells Computer Weekly how the firm has deployed dynamic email marketing across all its hotel brands Continue Reading
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November 24, 2016
24Nov2016
News
CIO Interview: Jim Fowler, GE
Imagine if your boss was a CEO pioneering a digital revolution in a company over 120 years old, connecting industrial machines to the internet Continue Reading
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November 24, 2016
24Nov2016
Guide
Essential guide to cloud management
A well-implemented cloud management strategy allows users to maintain control over public, private and hybrid clouds Continue Reading
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November 23, 2016
23Nov2016
News
Case study: How the RAC is digitising roadside assistance
The RAC, an organisation steeped in tradition, is on a modernisation drive. We look at how Microsoft Azure is helping it digitise older cars Continue Reading
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November 23, 2016
23Nov2016
News
Nationwide breaks norm and opens branch because of technology
Nationwide Building Society is bringing a bank branch back to Glastonbury to try out new technology on customers Continue Reading
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November 23, 2016
23Nov2016
News
Axa offers on-demand insurance via mobile app
Insurance company launches app that offers quick and easy insurance cover for individual items owned by customers Continue Reading
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November 23, 2016
23Nov2016
News
Budget busters: Three ways for CIOs to fund digital initiatives
The business wants IT to innovate, but CIOs find their budgets are frozen. Who you gonna call? Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
News
Middle East bank to launch AI for customer support
Middle East bank Emirates NBD is piloting artificial intelligence to automate customer services Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
In Depth
Looking beyond PUE to assess the true environmental impacts of datacentre growth
Sustainability experts want operators to look beyond the accepted datacentre metrics to assess the impact the industry's growth is having on the environment Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
News
Consumer identity key to digital transformation
Customer identity and access management has benefits for consumers and service providers alike, but is key to digital transformation, says KuppingerCole Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
News
Alleged hacker Lauri Love’s ‘life will be destroyed’ under Trump regime
Supporters fear for activist Lauri Love if his extradition to face hacking charges to the US goes ahead Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
News
Dutch IT ministry needed to take digital lead
Whenever the media covers a failed Dutch government IT project, the question is always asked whether the government should have a ministry of IT Continue Reading
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November 22, 2016
22Nov2016
E-Zine
IT spreads innovation at Unilever
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation programme. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year ... Continue Reading
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November 21, 2016
21Nov2016
News
Ofcom to block BT-EE from spectrum bid
Ofcom opens a new consultation on the delayed auction of ex-MoD radio spectrum for mobile broadband, but hopes to bar BT-EE from bidding for parts of it, citing competition concerns Continue Reading
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November 21, 2016
21Nov2016
News
Foot Locker to roll out ‘best fit’ recruitment software after productivity hike
Sports retailer to adopt online software to identify best job candidates after its use led to double-digit rise in team performance in US stores Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
Three breach highlights several security issues, says (ISC)2
Customer data breaches continue to demonstrate that companies are still not treating cyber risk like every other business risk, says Adrian Davis of (ISC)2 Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
Nestlé picks Telefónica to build IoT for coffee machines
Nestlé’s professional business services unit will incorporate internet of things technology into its coffee machines in pursuit of greater efficiency and customer satisfaction Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
HCL completes integration of Volvo Group IT services
Deal sees 2,560 Volvo Group staff transferred to HCL, bringing mainframe expertise to Indian IT services firm Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
Ordnance Survey to lay groundwork for UK 5G networks
The government has asked Ordnance Survey to develop a planning and mapping tool to help determine the future locations of 5G mobile network infrastructure Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
Consider diversity when making hiring decisions, says Fujitsu chairman
Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, urges hiring managers to ensure they are seeing a diverse range of candidates when hiring for tech roles Continue Reading
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November 18, 2016
18Nov2016
News
Hackers arrested in Three mobile upgrade scam
Three men arrested in connection with mobile handset upgrade fraud enabled by unauthorised access to customer data Continue Reading
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November 17, 2016
17Nov2016
News
Telenor IoT strategy required core software change
Norwegian telco is expanding its internet of things business, which packages all the components its customers require to offer IoT-based services Continue Reading
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November 17, 2016
17Nov2016
News
Dutch bank ING to spend millions ‘disrupting’ its own business
Dutch bank ING used digital technology to reinvent itself following the financial crash, and is about to reinvent itself again, says its global CTO, Brendan Donovan Continue Reading
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November 17, 2016
17Nov2016
News
Lending platform pioneer Zopa aims to become a UK bank
Zopa, the company that pioneered the peer-to-peer lending sector with its tech platform, looks to add more disruption to the retail banking market Continue Reading
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November 17, 2016
17Nov2016
News
ASA calls for clarity on broadband speed claims
The Advertising Standards Agency turns its attention to how broadband providers advertise the speed of their packages, amid fears that consumers may be misled Continue Reading
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November 17, 2016
17Nov2016
E-Zine
CW Benelux: Mobile payments boom
In this quarter’s CW Benelux, we look at how a combination of the right technology and consumer acceptance is driving mobile commerce in the Netherlands. We also hear from the CIO of Brussels Airlines, which is transforming its business digitally ... Continue Reading
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November 16, 2016
16Nov2016
News
Digital transformation not a finite process, says Martin Kuppinger
Security, privacy and identity are key to digital transformation, which is an evolutionary process, according to Martin Kuppinger Continue Reading
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November 16, 2016
16Nov2016
News
Government data security confusing, finds PAC
A Public Accounts Committee hearing shows the government’s data and cyber security landscape is chaotic and confusing Continue Reading
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November 16, 2016
16Nov2016
News
UK almost bottom of OECD pile for ICT investment
The UK ranks low in terms of how much it invests in the ICT infrastructure as a proportion of GDP Continue Reading
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November 16, 2016
16Nov2016
News
Hiring cyber security and big data experts named top priority for IT recruiters in 2017
Research suggests IT professionals with expertise in cyber security and big data could find themselves in high demand in 2017 Continue Reading
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November 16, 2016
16Nov2016
News
GE pushes ahead into the software market
GE’s stated policy is to become a top 10 software company by 2020. The company set out its action plan at the start of its Minds + Machines conference in San Francisco Continue Reading
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November 15, 2016
15Nov2016
News
Online identity needs to be fixed, says Microsoft’s Kim Cameron
Software giant’s identity architect calls on enterprises to professionalise the way they relate to customers to help replace online identity infrastructure that is not fit for purpose Continue Reading
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November 15, 2016
15Nov2016
E-Zine
Counting the cost of financial cyber crime
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer’s guide, on server operating systems, looks at the new features in ... Continue Reading
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November 15, 2016
15Nov2016
News
Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health Continue Reading
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November 14, 2016
14Nov2016
News
412 million user accounts exposed in FriendFinder Networks hack
Another huge data breach has exposed poor security of user details and continued poor user password practices Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
News
GDS strategy aims to 'take digital transformation further'
An early draft of the new Government Digital Transformation Strategy, seen by Computer Weekly, aims to tackle the challenge of breaking down civil service IT siloes Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 20, 1969: Air conditioning and the correct environment
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 1, 1973: A minicomputer to control the car parking!
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 14, 1974: Putting the student of tomorrow in their place
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 14, 1974: ICL optimistic about its future in Malta
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
CW@50 - What was happening in November
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 27, 1969: Puzzler
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 26, 1970: Terminals to control the freight flow
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
CW@50: News in November
The National Museum of Computing selects significant articles published in the month of November over the last few decades Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 21, 1968: Concorde applications for BAC’s 360 complex
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 25, 1971: Myriad to guide radio searches in deep space
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 14, 1974: Norsk minis dedicated to the Cern task
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
Photo Story
November 26, 1970: Coming out of its isolation
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
News
GDS aiming for 25 million users of Gov.uk Verify by 2020
Early draft of new GDS strategy reveals an ambitious target for its identity assurance service Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
News
White space spectrum to bring wireless broadband to Isle of Arran
Suppliers Nominet and Broadway Partners collaborate to trial the use of TV white space spectrum to improve broadband coverage on the Isle of Arran in Scotland Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
News
Russian banks hit by IoT-enabled DDoS attacks
DDoS attacks on Russian banks have been linked to IoT botnets, further confirming this worrying trend and highlighting the need for IoT suppliers to improve security capabilties Continue Reading
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November 11, 2016
11Nov2016
News
24 cyber criminals arrested in Europol operation
Romanian police arrest 24 members of a card skimming and cloning operation and identify 47 other suspects Continue Reading
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November 10, 2016
10Nov2016
Blog Post
How the technology sector helped create President Trump
It’s probably fair to say that the world doesn’t need another journalist trying to explain why Donald Trump won the US presidency right now. Nonetheless, I think that we in the technology sector ... Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
News
Australia’s IFC Logistics virtualises storage to prevent further outages
Australian logistics firm moved to virtualised storage through a managed service after a serious outage Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
In Depth
Software-defined storage: The pros and cons, and what is available
Software-defined storage is a rapidly rising trend in the datacentre, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of building your own storage, and is it suitable for all organisations? Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
News
HSBC combines AWS with agile thinking to tap into growing demand for mobile banking
Banking giant opens up about how cloud and DevOps adoption is helping it cope with the growing consumer demand for mobile and online banking services Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
In Depth
Value chain mapping – making sense of executive strategy
In this first excerpt from his book on value chain mapping, Simon Wardley explains why business leaders need to understand the importance of maps for corporate strategy Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
In Depth
Value chain mapping – finding a path
In the second extract from his forthcoming book, Simon Wardley explains how to draw a map to describe the changing nature of your business Continue Reading
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November 09, 2016
09Nov2016
E-Zine
CW Nordics: Finns turn IT layoffs to their advantage
In this quarter’s CW Nordics, we look at the impact of Nokia layoffs on Finland, and in particular the city of Espoo which is home to both Nokia and Microsoft’s Finnish headquarters. We also look at how Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen is taking control of ... Continue Reading
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November 08, 2016
08Nov2016
News
Will computer vision help France take a lead in AI?
There are signs that France could become a centre for artificial intelligence research and development Continue Reading
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November 08, 2016
08Nov2016
E-Zine
The march of the robot workers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used to automate existing jobs, including roles as varied as IT administrators and customer service agents. Capital One’s European CIO talks about how to create an agile... Continue Reading
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November 07, 2016
07Nov2016
News
Apple garners local support for Irish datacentre as legal challenge looms
Residents of Athenry, County Galway, unite to back Apple’s Irish datacentre plans as consumer electronics giant awaits High Court decision on legal challenges Continue Reading
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November 07, 2016
07Nov2016
News
Oracle consummates acquisition of NetSuite, eyes $1bn cloud revenue
$9.3bn acquisition is in line with Oracle’s avowed move to cloud as a delivery mode for its business applications Continue Reading
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November 04, 2016
04Nov2016
News
CenturyLink sells datacentre portfolio to private equity consortium
Telco brings an end to months of speculation about its datacentre plans by confirming it has reached a deal to offload 57 sites to BC Partners Continue Reading
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November 03, 2016
03Nov2016
News
Climate hackathon aims to use tech to save the planet
London joins cities around the world to seek technology solutions to tackle climate change and help the environment Continue Reading
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November 03, 2016
03Nov2016
E-Zine
CW ASEAN: SMEs present security weakness
In this month's CW ASEAN, we look at how the cyber security defences at small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Asia may have some vulnerabilities, resulting in cyber security attacks on the large corporations they work with. We also ... Continue Reading
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November 03, 2016
03Nov2016
E-Zine
CW ANZ: Using gamification to build cyber security skills
In this month's CW ANZ, we look at how PwC is using an online game to give its customers first-hand experience of what it means to face a cyber attack. We also look at how identity is gaining greater prominence in the security debate in Australia as... Continue Reading
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November 03, 2016
03Nov2016
Blog Post
ISDN’s days are numbered: What should you do?
With BT Wholesale having announced that from 2020 you will no longer be able to purchase integrated services digital network (ISDN) and public switched telephone network (PSTN) circuits as it ... Continue Reading
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November 02, 2016
02Nov2016
News
Australia and New Zealand IT pros on bigger salaries than UK equivalents
Aussie IT pros are better rewarded than their counterparts in the UK, according to surveys Continue Reading
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November 02, 2016
02Nov2016
News
Pure-play cyber security has real value, says incoming McAfee head
Intel Security has outlined its strategy to protect the new digital economy as it gears up for innovation as a new independent pure-play security firm under the McAfee banner Continue Reading
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November 02, 2016
02Nov2016
News
Broadcom buys Brocade but will sell off IP network business
Chipmaker will acquire Brocade for $5.9bn to broaden its storage business, and plans to sell off most of its acquisition’s networking business Continue Reading
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November 02, 2016
02Nov2016
News
Coca-Cola cloud project bottles rewards for 25,000 staff
Coca-Cola European Partners, which bottles 15 billion litres of soft drinks each year, is working with an HR technology supplier to develop flexible rewards packages for its 25,000 employees Continue Reading
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November 02, 2016
02Nov2016
News
Unilever puts digital transformation in the hands of IT
The global IT director of digital marketing at Unilever explains how the firm has managed digital transformation by shifting the role of the IT team Continue Reading
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November 01, 2016
01Nov2016
News
UK government re-announces £1.9bn cyber security spend
Five-year spending increase - announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond 12 months after George Osborne did so - will support new UK cyber security strategy Continue Reading
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November 01, 2016
01Nov2016
News
Insurers face same legacy system battle as retail banks
The biggest barrier to insurance companies adopting digital technology is their heavy reliance on legacy IT systems Continue Reading
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November 01, 2016
01Nov2016
E-Zine
The future of connected cars
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine how software is reshaping the car industry, with internet-connected cars presenting challenges and opportunities for the sector. IT suppliers are putting up prices in the UK as the value of the pound falls ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2016
31Oct2016
Blog Post
The clampdown on IT contractors in Whitehall is another risk for digital government progress
IT contractors working in government are under pressure like never before over their tax status, and many people in Whitehall IT fear that a clampdown on the use of temporary staff could lead to a ... Continue Reading
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October 31, 2016
31Oct2016
News
Black cab customers can now pay by card as well as cash
London Mayor’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan sees card technology introduced to all black cabs in the capital Continue Reading
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October 31, 2016
31Oct2016
In Depth
The cyber threats lurking within every company
Insider threats have been around for a long time, but it is only recently that people have begun to acknowledge the true danger they pose Continue Reading
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October 28, 2016
28Oct2016
News
SDN trailblazer Big Switch Networks launches in UK
Having established a base of paying customers through a key partnership with Dell, SDN supplier Big Switch Networks is opening its first European offices and gunning for Cisco’s ACI business Continue Reading
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October 28, 2016
28Oct2016
News
Apple iCloud and Gmail hacker gets 18 months in jail
A US man is given a sentence of 18 months in jail for hacking into celebrity iCloud and Gmail accounts after investigators failed to find a link with the leak of celebrity nude photos online in 2014 Continue Reading
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October 27, 2016
27Oct2016
News
Information security set for steep trajectory, says (ISC)2
By helping to create a thriving, diverse and open information security community, (ISC)2 hopes to ensure a steep rise for the profession Continue Reading
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October 27, 2016
27Oct2016
News
Tech industry helps drive GDP growth post-Brexit
The technology sector is one of the key drivers behind the UK economy’s 0.5% growth in the months following Brexit Continue Reading
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October 27, 2016
27Oct2016
News
Schneider Electric praised for positive response to ICS security flaw
Schneider Electric has patched a security flaw that highlights the vulnerability of industrial control systems to cyber attack Continue Reading
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October 27, 2016
27Oct2016
News
Open source no longer scares the enterprise
Open source breaks the rules on corporate procurement, but developers never play by the rules and now open source has sneaked in through the back door Continue Reading
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October 26, 2016
26Oct2016
News
John Lewis chooses three retail tech startups to receive 2016 JLab funding
Department store retailer John Lewis selects three retail tech startups to receive their share of the £200,000 JLab funding pot Continue Reading
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October 26, 2016
26Oct2016
News
Botched IT migration cost Vodafone customers thousands
Ofcom imposes multimillion-pound fine on mobile operator after an investigation uncovered multiple failings arising from a problematic IT systems migration Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
Australian IT spending to be near A$85bn in 2017
Australian CIOs must plan digital platforms that can connect to customer and business networks – or risk losing customers Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
Mobile apps to take over HR technology
Smartphone apps are the next frontier for human resources technology, according to HR technology analyst Josh Bersin Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
AI set to replace traditional IT administrators
Demand for higher levels of availability will lead to increased use of automation. Over time, many IT roles will be taken over by intelligent algorithms Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
Case study: Ocado uses machine learning to help customer services deal with email overload
Ocado's head of data, Dan Nelson, reveals details of how the online grocer is using machine learning to bolster the responsiveness of its customer service teams Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
BT builds phone boxes for the internet age
BT has announced plans to roll out a free London-wide wireless internet and phone service Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
How collaboration will feature in the future of digital supermarkets
Morrisons’ new deal with Ocado has helped the supermarket chain expand its online capabilities, but will we see more collaboration between retailers and digital service providers in the future? Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
Virgin Atlantic finds community benefit with Salesforce
Airline’s business-to-business and cargo divisions have found Salesforce CRM to offer a “family feel” beyond the software Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
E-Zine
25 years of Linux
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 25 years after Linus Torvalds released the Linux kernel, we look at how the open-source operating system has influenced modern-day IT. Our new buyer’s guide covers the fast growing technology of object storage. And we... Continue Reading
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October 25, 2016
25Oct2016
News
Insurers are joining fintech party
Insurers are held back from digital transformation by legacy systems, but insurance-focused IT startups offer them hope Continue Reading