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2016 Stories
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May 08, 2016
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CW@50: News in May
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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Computer Weekly@50: What was happening in IT in May over the years
CW@50: What was making the news in May? Continue Reading
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 2, 1968: Modular one in production
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 16, 1968: Preparing statistic for advertising
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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CW@50 - What was making the news in May
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 15, 1969: Synthetic aircraft signal generation
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 4, 1967 SCOW plans multi-maker system
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 22, 1969: Pegasus – a pioneer in reliability
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 2, 1968: Compact machine launched
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 27, 1971: Stationary for the industry
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 27, 1971: Stationary for the industry 2
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May 08, 2016
08May2016
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May 31, 1979: Micro-controlled car route planner developed by VW
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May 06, 2016
06May2016
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Swedbank boosts customer service with a virtual assistant
Nuance Nina will offer basic frontline support for online customers Continue Reading
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May 06, 2016
06May2016
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CW ANZ: May 2016
The Australian payments system is being transformed with mobile banking and programmable tap-to-pay terminals now ubiquitous and a major shake-up of the national payments system underway. It’s clear the country’s biggest banks aren’t afraid of ... Continue Reading
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May 06, 2016
06May2016
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CW ASEAN: May 2016
The Asean region is home to 700 million people with a combined GDP of US$2.6trn, with expected growth in average annual healthcare spending between 2014-18 around 11% of GDP. Healthcare organizations in the region are undergoing a great ... Continue Reading
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May 06, 2016
06May2016
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Ransomware emerges as a top cyber threat to business
Security researchers at Kasperky Lab and FireEye confirm that the upward trend of ransomware is continuing and has emerged as a top threat to business Continue Reading
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May 05, 2016
05May2016
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Gulf Air creates private cloud to support open-source big data engine
Airline is using a private cloud and open-source software to enable it to analyse social media and understand what consumers think about it Continue Reading
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May 05, 2016
05May2016
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BT pledges to pass two million homes with FTTP by 2020
Telecoms giant ramps up rhetoric around ultrafast broadband following Ofcom’s criticism in its recent market review Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
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D-Day for GDPR is 25 May 2018
The European Parliament’s official publication of the General Data Protection Regulation means it will become enforceable on 25 May 2018 Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
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Real-time data helps manage traffic in Philippines
OpenTraffic smart data platform provides free GPS information for better analysis of travel speeds and journey times in Metro Manila and Cebu City Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
In Depth
Amazon S3 storage 101: Object storage in the cloud
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) has emerged as a de facto standard for accessing data in the cloud. We run the rule over S3, its key attributes and what you need to know to use it with your applications Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
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IBM develops quantum as a service
IBM starts the ball rolling on what it would mean to program a universal quantum computer Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
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Shell the latest multinational to insource IT offshore
Oil giant Shell is the latest large business to announce plans to insource its IT operations at a delivery centre in Bangalore, India Continue Reading
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May 04, 2016
04May2016
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Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly recognises more great women’s lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame Continue Reading
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May 03, 2016
03May2016
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Gov.uk Verify misses April go-live target
The Government Digital Service didn’t meet its target of taking identity assurance service Verify out of beta by the end of April, but is “nearly there”, according to programme director Janet Hughes Continue Reading
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May 03, 2016
03May2016
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How high-speed rail is accelerating innovation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how HS2, the UK’s planned high-speed railway, is developing its IT from scratch and as a long-term project is also having to predict the future. We hear from DevOps experts who try to bust some of the ... Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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Tech-savvy Asean populations shake up enterprise IT, says AIA CTO
A young, urban and tech-savvy population in the Asean region has forced enterprises to rethink their IT strategies Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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Cyber security in Belgium will gain prominence after terror attacks
Belgium’s physical security has been branded inadequate, so how does the country’s cyber security measure up? Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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Next in the digital revolution: commoditisation of processes
One of the questions most commonly asked of technology journalists is, “What’s the next big thing in tech?” It’s easy enough to answer – at the moment, you would point to emerging trends such as ... Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet - improving reliability
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: Keeping the washroom water topped up via the internet
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: The connected system for passenger information and comfort
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: Remotely manage the doors
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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How SNCF is using predictive analytics to keep trains running
The French rail operators has fitted internet sensors to its trains to improve maintenance and avoid breakdowns Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: Remote monitoring of a TGV's gearbox
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: Windshield water refill remote monitoring
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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SNCF industrial internet: gearbox remote oil temperature monitoring
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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Saudi Arabia could warm to cloud computing, so long as regulation and connectivity keep pace
One of the world’s biggest oil producers has responded to tumbling crude prices by announcing a $2tn war chest to fund an economic diversification strategy, with IT set to be a beneficiary Continue Reading
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April 29, 2016
29Apr2016
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Young people unaware of IT roles in financial services
Careers firm Investment 2020 claims young people have little awareness of the IT roles available in the financial services sector, or what routes to take to get there Continue Reading
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April 28, 2016
28Apr2016
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Payment card industry issues data security standard update
PCI DSS version 3.2 introduces six new requirements for compliance, some additional guidance and a raft of clarifications Continue Reading
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April 28, 2016
28Apr2016
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Interview: Alistair Duggin, head of accessibility, Government Digital Service
GDS’s head of accessibility, Alistair Duggin, aims to help government departments design digital services that are accessible to everyone Continue Reading
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April 28, 2016
28Apr2016
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Disrupting IT in the Nordics, from banks to taxis
IT is dramatically changing traditional industry sectors in the Nordic region. Computer Weekly examines the transformation Continue Reading
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April 28, 2016
28Apr2016
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Technology moving too fast for governments to keep up, says former Darpa chief
Former US defence technology chief supports encryption and privacy, despite intelligence services’ fears Continue Reading
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April 28, 2016
28Apr2016
Guide
Essential guide to application modernisation
Tools and technologies are emerging that help IT leaders to modernise existing applications and maintain their investment in legacy systems Continue Reading
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April 27, 2016
27Apr2016
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Mobilising a workforce drives up performance and productivity
Mobile workers are also more creative, satisfied and loyal, says EIU study Continue Reading
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April 27, 2016
27Apr2016
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IBM all-flash family gets cloud and enterprise A9000 and A9000R
IBM announces two all-flash arrays – the modular A9000 and rack A9000R, aimed at service providers and enterprises – and the mainframe-connected DS8888 Continue Reading
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April 27, 2016
27Apr2016
In Depth
CW@50: From local innovations to centralisation – 50 years of healthcare IT
From broom cupboards doubling as server rooms to teleprinters and green screens, as Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th birthday, we look back at NHS innovations, pitfalls and attempts to digitise over the past five decades Continue Reading
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April 27, 2016
27Apr2016
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IPv6 alone will not secure IoT, warns GE CISO
It is important for all users of the internet of things to understand what they are getting into with IPv6, and to be aware of the risks and myths, says GE CISO Hanns Proenen Continue Reading
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April 27, 2016
27Apr2016
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Singapore is second most cloud ready country in Asia-Pacific
Broadband quality, data privacy and pro-business regime makes Singapore the second most cloud ready country in the Apac region Continue Reading
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April 26, 2016
26Apr2016
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GE launches Predix-power application for the industrial internet
GE’s digital division is now a fully fledged software business with the introduction of an asset performance management system Continue Reading
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April 26, 2016
26Apr2016
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HDS G series arrays get native NAS and cloud as a storage tier
VSP G series enterprise hybrid flash arrays see addition of native NAS functionality on a controller card plus cloud as a storage tier via Hitachi Content Platform Continue Reading
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April 26, 2016
26Apr2016
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Interview: Janet Hughes, Gov.uk Verify programme director, GDS
As the Government Digital Service prepares to go fully live with its identity assurance service Gov.uk Verify, Computer Weekly speaks to programme director Janet Hughes Continue Reading
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April 26, 2016
26Apr2016
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Business failing to learn lessons of past cyber attacks, report shows
Organisations are still failing to address basic security issues and well-known attack methods, Verizon’s latest Data Breach Investigations Report reveals Continue Reading
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April 26, 2016
26Apr2016
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The high-tech travel future for Heathrow
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest air transport hub, about future technology plans and the innovations transforming travel for passengers. We look at the opportunities for utility companies from... Continue Reading
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April 25, 2016
25Apr2016
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Lloyds Bank offshores more IT roles to India
Lloyds Banking Group is offshoring more IT jobs to India as part of its latest cost-cutting announcement Continue Reading
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April 25, 2016
25Apr2016
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EE to onshore all customer service calls
Mobile operator EE attempts to improve customer services by bringing call handling onshore Continue Reading
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April 25, 2016
25Apr2016
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Indonesian internet users turn to smartphones to go online
Organisations with a cyber footprint in Indonesia must understand most internet users in the country access online content and services on smartphones Continue Reading
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April 22, 2016
22Apr2016
In Depth
CW@50: Data management – Five decades of prospecting for business value
Data management and business intelligence have been at the heart of business value creation for decades. Read about how Computer Weekly has tracked their promise and tribulations Continue Reading
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April 22, 2016
22Apr2016
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British Library's 'digital wallpaper' brings Shakespeare to the smartphone
The British Library is enabling people to download digital facsimiles of first edition Shakespeare plays to their devices using ‘digital wallpaper’ Continue Reading
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April 22, 2016
22Apr2016
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France takes the lead in the global open data race
The appointment of a chief data officer (CDO) has already seen the nation create five different types of economic and social value Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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CW Developer Network
The latest trends in software development from the Computer Weekly Application Developer Network. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Open Source Insider
The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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UK economy faces digital divide, CBI warns
A report from the Confederation of British Industry and tech giant IBM paints a bleak picture of UK businesses' adoption (or not) of digital technologies Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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When IT Meets Politics
Discussing the intersection between politics and the information society. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Computer Weekly Editors Blog
Computer Weekly\'s editor gives a personal perspective on the biggest issues in technology and IT strategy. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Downtime
Taking a look at the lighter side of IT - technology may be a serious business but it rarely fails to raise a smile too. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Ahead in the Clouds
Analysis of the latest trends in cloud and datacentre technology. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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BBC micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition sparks creative interest in Stem
Microsoft and the Bloodhound Project explain how focusing on the creative side of tech helps drive children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and maths careers Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Public Sector IT
Exploring the challenges involved in large-scale IT projects in the public sector. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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WITsend
A place for women in IT - opinion and debate on how to bring more women into the technology sector. Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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GCHQ told analysts to assume surveillance 'bulk data' is legal
Documents obtained by charity Privacy International reveal insights into GCHQ’s collection of sensitive bulk data, as lawyers question the impact of surveillance on legal privilege, fair trials and protection of whistleblowers Continue Reading
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April 21, 2016
21Apr2016
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Singapore online grocer RedMart uses cloud ERP to drive growth
Online retailer RedMart turned to cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) when its existing system struggled to keep up with business growth Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Quocirca Insights
Experts from analyst firm Quocirca examine the changing nature of enterprise IT strategy and offer advice to IT leaders. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Investigating Outsourcing
An insider\'s view on the issues, trends and controversies around outsourcing and IT services. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Inspect-a-Gadget
We look at the latest technology gadgets and consumer tech toys and what they can offer to business IT. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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StorageBuzz
Tips, opinion and advice on data storage strategy Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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DevOps advocates bust myths around use of agile software development in enterprise
Continuous software delivery experts set out why enterprises could be missing out by shunning DevOps Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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The Full Spectrum
Discussing the latest news and views about networking, telecoms and broadband. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Data Matters
Debate and discussion around data management, analytics, BI and information governance. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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David Laceys IT Security Blog
Information security expert David Lacey discussed the latest ideas, best practices, and business issues associated with managing security. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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ITWorks
IT training and skills advice to empower the digital economy. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Networks Generation
An in-depth look at the latest trends and technologies in enterprise networking. Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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CW Middle East – April to June 2016
The Middle East is undergoing great socio-political and economic change. While the economics of falling oil prices is driving business diversification in the region, the opening up of the Iranian economy looks set to boost demand. The IT industry is... Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Free Wi-Fi to be implemented across the NHS by 2019
By March 2018, all secondary care providers will offer free Wi-Fi to patients, with primary care following on in March 2019 Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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European Commission formally objects to Google’s Android dominance
Pre-installing Google Search and Play on devices is anti-competitive and limits consumer choice, claims EC Continue Reading
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April 20, 2016
20Apr2016
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Hillingdon Hospitals give clinicians mobile access to care records
Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust builds a mobile digital care record app, giving doctors and nurses access to patient information on iPads Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Read all about IT!
The Computer Weekly editorial team give their take on the latest technology news. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Management Matters
Discussing the IT strategy and management issues facing CIOs, CTOs and CDOs. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Green Tech
Putting green IT, sustainability and lean thinking into a business context. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Computer Weekly Data Bank
The data and statistics that help to understand modern technology trends. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Cliff Saran's Enterprise blog
Unravelling the hype behind IT for creating useful CIO strategies. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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The SocialITe
Discussing the trends, technologies and corporate strategies for social media. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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The Social Enterprise
Examining how to build Enterprise 2.0 with social software. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Small Matters
Tackling the IT issues facing small and medium-sized enterprises. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Digital Dividend
Building the broadband economy - the economic, business and infrastructure challenges for a digital Britain. Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Mobile operators are overstating 4G coverage, claims Which?
UK mobile phone users can access 4G services just over half of the time on average, says Which? publisher and charity, The Consumers' Association Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Singapore SME makes HR analytics affordable for other small companies
A small supplier in Singapore is offering other SMEs a SAS-based HR software shared service Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
Blog Post
Liam Maxwell: The man who checks the homework
Former Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude used to call Liam Maxwell "the man who checks the homework". First as an advisor to Maude, then as government CTO, Maxwell was responsible for making ... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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The hunters who prey on cyber criminals
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the hunters – a new breed of security expert that proactively hunts down cyber attackers before they can strike. We visit Silicon Valley to meet some of the up-and-coming startups in data analytics and ... Continue Reading
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April 19, 2016
19Apr2016
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Employees’ use of personal devices puts firms at risk of malware infection, says report
Downloaders care about their own security while grabbing pirated content, not that of their employers Continue Reading