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May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy

Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Drone industry set to contribute £42bn to UK economy by 2030

PwC research has predicted drones could add £42bn to the economy and create 68,000 jobs by 2030 Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Business still not addressing insider threat

Businesses are still not addressing inside threats when it comes to cyber security, leaving themselves wide open to data breaches as a result, according to a security analyst Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 E-Handbook

Spotlight on Benelux: A smart future

In this e-guide, we take a look at how smart living and working are shaping up to be two of the most important and beneficial aspects of the digital transformations happening in Benelux today. We discover how Dutch towns are planning on using IT to ... Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Pure debuts new FlashArray //X arrays with NVMe across the range

Pure is set to replace //M series boxes with FlashArray //X arrays in which NVMe is standard with NVMe-over-fabrics connectivity to servers and expansion shelves Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Intelligence on the edge will see workloads migrate from clouds

IoT devices’ ability to make their own decisions will see computing shift back from the cloud to the edge, ABI Research has predicted Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Salary is the biggest motivator for software developers

A survey finds that benefits such as free food and drink or a modern office space are not the main motivator for most developers, with the majority prioritising a higher salary Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

UK security spend low despite breaches

The UK is the most breached country in Europe, but IT security spend remains low compared with other countries in the region, a report reveals Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Policy Exchange report calls for GDS to be moved to DCMS

Think-tank wants Government Digital Service to create a “single digital government account” for citizens, and says bringing the organisation into the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport will improve focus on “all aspects of digital ... Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 Blog Post

OverOps calls for a new approach to ‘functional’ health

The Computer Weekly Developer Network spoke this month to Eric Mizell in his role as VP of solution engineering at OverOps. OverOps is California and Tel Aviv headquartered software analytics that ... Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 Blog Post

Progress Labs early incubator focus: blockchain, AR/VR plus 'microapps’

Progress staged its ‘Next 2018’ conference and exhibition programme this week in a blustery Boston, Massachusetts. The event was designed to showcase the ‘current version and iteration’ not just of ... Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Save the Children International uses Microsoft Azure to bolster cross-border charity work

Graham Kent, director of IT shared services at Save the Children International, talks about using Microsoft Azure to boost cross-border collaboration between the charity’s member organisations and present a more united front to the world Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

DBS modernisation programme is a ‘masterclass in incompetence’, say MPs

The costly, four-years-delayed Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme is an example of yet another poorly managed major government project, according to the Public Accounts Committee Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 E-Zine

Tech's role in tackling humanitarian crises

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we learn about how mobile connectivity is a lifeline for Syrian refugees in Turkey, thanks to the mobile network operators in that country. Our latest buyer’s guide examines how modern network security enables digital... Continue Reading

May 29, 2018 29May2018 News

Max Schrems’s NOYB initiates GDPR action

A privacy NGO led by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems is among the first to file complaints under the GDPR against Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Continue Reading

May 28, 2018 28May2018 E-Handbook

Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity: Spotlight on ANZ

With data at the heart of every business and the looming cyber threats that can take down any business large or small, the importance of disaster recovery and business continuity is often understated. Read about the IT outage at Woolworths that ... Continue Reading

May 27, 2018 27May2018 News

Dedicated HPC infrastructure still rules, says Huawei

A Huawei executive makes the case for dedicated high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, despite the growth of public cloud services that have democratised access to HPC and AI capabilities Continue Reading

May 27, 2018 27May2018 Blog Post

Aricent on re-architecting towards ‘application elasticity’

The Computer Weekly Developer Network talks to Aricent’s AVP of technology and innovation Shamik Mishra in line with a mini-series of posts related to the rise of what we have called the ‘holistic’ ... Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

Two chiefs, two approaches to digital transformation

While the definition of digital transformation is debatable, IT business leaders agree it's all about the data Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

Former Macedonian PM convicted in corruption case exposed by illegal government surveillance

Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a ... Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

London CDO: More groundwork needed to gain trust for data use

London’s chief digital officer, Theo Blackwell, says organisations need to do more groundwork if a smarter city is to be real possibility Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 In Depth

Why Kubernetes is emerging as a critical enabler of multi-cloud

The buzz around containers is showing no signs of stopping, with Kubernetes fast emerging as the technology of choice for enterprises looking to build multi-cloud environments Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 Blog Post

Now that’s what I call compliance II

Nobody’s been able to get in contact with Downtime’s marketing manager since our discovery of a GDPR-themed Spotify playlist back in March, but his driving licence was found by the Royal Thai ... Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

MPs launch inquiry into automation and its impact on jobs

House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee will look at the impact of automation on workers, businesses and the UK economy as a whole Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

MPs slam government for biometrics strategy delay

Science and Technology Committee questions legality of the police’s approach to deleting mugshots of innocent people, and says government’s reasons for four-year delay to a new strategy is “less than convincing” Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

Apple wins $539m from Samsung in latest iPhone patent case

Apple has won the latest battle in a long-running patent war with South Korean rival Samsung Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 Opinion

GDPR may not be perfect, but it’s an important milestone in data protection

It's GDPR day, and TechUK's CEO Julian David writes about what is an important milestone in data protection in the digital world Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

Canonical founder calls out OpenStack suppliers for ‘lack of focus’ on datacentre cost savings

Mark Shuttleworth says the OpenStack community needs to open up about the economics of using the open source cloud platform to avoid turning users off Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

GDPR puts people first, says ICO

The day of 25 May 2018 marks the biggest change to UK data protection law in a generation, with benefits for businesses and consumers, according to the UK privacy watchdog Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 Blog Post

Data protection as a competitive advantage

By now, many consumers in Asia and elsewhere would have received at least a couple of e-mails from merchants asking for consent to continue receiving marketing messages under Europe’s General Data ... Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 E-Handbook

Hybrid IT: ASEAN firms shift to agile infrastructure

As much as public cloud service suppliers would like you to move all your workloads to the public cloud, the reality is that most enterprises will still want to retain some form of on-premise infrastructure or software in their own datacentres. That... Continue Reading

May 25, 2018 25May2018 News

Commitment is the watchword on GDPR D-Day

New rules for protecting European citizens’ personal data are now enforceable by law, and organisations are being advised to focus broadly on commitment rather than narrowly on compliance Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

Grab outlines its approach to cyber security

Singapore-based ride-hailing company prefers detective controls rather than preventive ones to deter cyber threats – an approach it claims is less intrusive and costly to implement Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 Blog Post

Mambu: successful holistic systems start as well-structured monoliths

The Computer Weekly Developer Network is running a mini-series of posts related to the rise of what we have called the 'holistic' application. Not perhaps a formally defined technology industry ... Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 Blog Post

Why one expert doesn’t think AI will take over the world

Every time a robot does something that humans deem to be suspicious, a debate is sparked about when artificially intelligent beings will take over the world. There have been more than enough films ... Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 Blog Post

It’s time to stop stalling on women in STEM

In this guest post, Sheila Flavell, COO of FDM Group discusses the problems faced by women in the Stem industries. The gender pay gap reporting process has left many companies facing difficult ... Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

Computing curriculum shake-up can’t happen in a single five-year parliamentary term, says panel

At the launch of Ocado Technology’s AI:MMO educational game, a panel of experts said the computing curriculum needs an overhaul, but this cannot be achieved in a single government term of office Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

Stronger rules on data protection by EU institutions agreed

On the eve of the GDPR compliance deadline, European politicians agree new rules to strengthen data protection in EU organisations Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

NHS England chooses care record exemplars

Greater Manchester, Wessex and One London are the three areas chosen to become Local Health and Care Record Exemplars, and will receive national funding over two years Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

Security experts weigh in on GDPR checklists

Security experts give their views on what final checks businesses should be doing on the eve of the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, while a survey reveals almost half of Brits have not heard of it Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 In Depth

How artificial intelligence is fuelling engine maintenance innovation at Rolls-Royce

The engine maker has established an innovation centre to enable the company to deliver analytics and artificial intelligence-powered services to airlines using Rolls-Royce engines Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

From open clouds to open infrastructure: OpenStack's evolution continues

OpenStack is embarking on a push to position itself as a lot more than just an open source cloud software provider, with forays into containers and continuous integration tools, as enterprises continue to demand their infrastructure do more Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

NHS to launch national data opt-out tool

Patients will be able to opt out of having their health and care data shared by using an online tool developed by NHS Digital Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 E-Zine

CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan

Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and ... Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

EU cyber security agencies pledge to up cooperation

Four European cyber security agencies have agreed to increase collaboration in five key areas Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

England and Wales Cricket Board to improve players’ medical data

Cricketers’ medical images will be stored securely in an independent clinical archive, enabling clinicians to access medical data and make treatment decisions more quickly Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

New UK Data Protection Act not welcomed by all

Legislation makes the UK one of the first countries to implement the GDPR in local law, but some have criticised it as a “lost opportunity” Continue Reading

May 24, 2018 24May2018 News

How AWS keeps its rivals at bay

A relentless focus on building for customers and inking partnerships with enterprise software bigwigs while lowering prices has given AWS a leg-up over rivals in the ANZ market Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 Blog Post

Okta CEO: identity is the challenge of our time

Enterprise identity firm Okta used its Oktane 2018 conference and exhibition to release a number of new products and explain what it means by the term 'contextual' access management in relation to ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

UK calls for new data-sharing model with EU

The UK has proposed a new data-sharing model to ensure ongoing data protection collaboration and free flow of data between the EU and the UK post-Brexit Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Compliance in the cloud: Avoiding the cloud compliance trap

When you hand over data to a cloud provider, you don’t hand over responsibility for legal and regulatory compliance. Beware of falling into a cloud compliance trap Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 Blog Post

Okta: what is 'contextual' access management?

Okta's technology is used by developers to put a pre-architected layer of authentication into software applications used on traditional desktop, web or mobile environments. As a result of the above ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 Blog Post

After us the drought of democracy?

The BBC cover of a report from the Environment Agency warning of serious water shortages by 2050 while sufficient to supply 20 million consumers is being wasted prompted an attack of déjà vu. ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Unified comms bugbears may be easily solved with AI

The concept of unified communications is now so wide-ranging that it is ripe for disruption – or improvement – by artificial intelligence, argues analyst Zeus Kerravala Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Mobile fraud up 680% since 2015, RSA reports

Fake profiles and throw-away devices are transforming social media into a cyber criminal marketplace, a fraud report reveals Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Marks and Spencer speeds up digital transformation plans as profits plunge

Retailer announces plans to accelerate its business transformation and close 100 stores by 2022 after continued shifts in consumer behaviour Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Technicolor speeds up movie production with Excelero NVMe flash

Film giant Technicolor had to duplicate workstreams or schedule access to movies being worked on, but Excelero NVMe allows concurrent access to 10 or more workstations at a time Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 In Depth

Application and device security under the spotlight

The security of internet-connected devices and associated applications has become a significant concern, prompting suggestions legislation may be required, while the UK government’s recent Secure by Design review suggests several solutions, ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Skills shortage a major cyber security risk

Skill shortages remain a major risk to long-term information security capability and business is still struggling to defend against cyber breaches – but it is getting better at dealing with them, an IISP survey shows Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 In Depth

Amazon, Toys R Us and a tale of two technology approaches

Many factors contributed to the collapse of Toys R Us, but did a partnership with Amazon at the turn of the millennium play a part in its eventual demise? Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Government pledges full-fibre broadband for all by 2033

In a speech to the CBI, chancellor Philip Hammond pledges to build a nationwide FTTP network by 2033 Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Hammond pledges funding to help SMEs adopt digital tech

Chancellor promises to boost smaller companies with funding for digital technologies, and plans to launch a review of the UK’s productivity gap Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Facebook is ready for GDPR, says Zuckerberg

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has claimed the social network is ready for GDPR, but failed to give any answers to the most probing questions posed by European MEPs Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 E-Handbook

Advanced analytics meld with machine learning to press more value from big data

In this e-guide we shine the light on a number of case studies taken from around the world of data analytics. We delve into a number of Silicon Valley-based startups that are looking to shake up the data analytics industry as well as glimpsing into ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Blockchain tourism being replaced by its application to business challenges

Deloitte reveals the next 12 months could see businesses move from exploring blockchain to applying it to business challenges Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 E-Handbook

Maximising return on digital investments

What impact do digital technology transformations have on productivity? This in-depth study from the World Economic Forum offers some answers Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 E-Handbook

The difficulties of defending against web tracking

This article in our Royal Holloway information security series introduces the concept of web tracking, provides an overview of how organisations track users and discusses a few of the difficulties people may face when trying to defend against ... Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 Opinion

Ethics and tech – a double-edged sword

Just because a business activity is legal doesn’t mean it will be acceptable to customers, as the ethical debates in tech are proving Continue Reading

May 23, 2018 23May2018 News

Singapore to adopt European e-invoicing standard

The city-state is the first country outside Europe to embrace the Peppol e-invoicing standard to speed up business transactions and lower operating costs for SMEs Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Zerto previews 2019’s version 7 with Elastic Journal backup

CDP-based data protection product will allow point-in-time copies from seconds to years ago with Elastic Journal, as part of a move to unify backup, disaster recovery and cloud data protection Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Tesco announces closure of non-food website Tesco Direct

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will be closing its Tesco Direct website, which focuses on the sale of non-food-related products Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 Blog Post

The sky is the limit for UK tech – as long as we embrace diversity

In this contributed blog post, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates explains that the UK's tech ecosystem has the potential to be the best in the world, as long ... Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Qualcomm and Facebook working on FWA broadband

Qualcomm is to integrate a number of its chipsets with Facebook’s Terragraph technology to build fixed wireless access broadband solutions for urban areas Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 Blog Post

Build, Deploy & Iterate is the ‘new’ Extract, Transform & Load

Alfresco Software has updated its open source process automation, content management and information governance software. The immodestly named Alfresco Insight Engine creates dashboard-style ... Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 E-Handbook

Guiding performance optimisation: 10 inspirational quotes

Get inspired with these 10 inspirational quotes from Ludo Houdenaert about guiding performance optimisation. Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 Opinion

Taking the quantum leap: What is quantum technology for business?

Quantum computers are many years away, but the first applications of quantum technology will arrive in only one or two years – so businesses need to be ready Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 Blog Post

What is a data science platform?

In an information technology landscape full of platforms, the ‘data science platform’ is now an official thing – but what is it, or what is one? The curiously named John Snow Labs company is a ... Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 Blog Post

The UK fintech economy will create different pockets of excellence all over the country

London should not be seen as competition for fintechs in the North and they should not try to emulate London's fintech model Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

IT professionals distrust their main suppliers, survey shows

IT providers are restricting the ability of businesses to innovate, with many IT pros feeling that suppliers deliver poor value, especially on upgrades, a Cogeco Peer 1 survey reveals Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Legit tools exploited in bank heists

Cyber criminals attacking the finance and other industry sector are continuing to exploit legitimate administration tools to hide their activities, highlighting the need for threat hunting, a report reveals Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Social one of the 'most powerful' tools at brand’s disposal, says retail experts

Using social media to connect with customers is one of the most “powerful” tools retailers have at their disposal, said a panel of experts at the Salesforce World Tour Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

CIO interview: Cathal Corcoran, Gatwick Airport

Computer Weekly speaks to Gatwick Airport’s CIO about a major network upgrade, which will support future expansion and boost its IT services Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 In Depth

Digital identity: Is the puzzle about to be solved?

Solving the digital identity problem is key to the future of the digital economy as a whole – but how close are we? Computer Weekly looks at what is happening with Gov.uk Verify, private sector involvement, and lessons the UK could learn from other ... Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

A third of people would buy insurance from Google or Amazon

Consumers are increasingly likely to buy insurance from tech giants as the insurtech industry hits the mainstream Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Security researchers find fourth CPU flaw

Security researchers have reported another flaw in common microprocessor chips related to the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

Sweden’s Telenor makes GDPR consent personal

Telenor Sweden says it has seen market-leading results for General Data Protection Regulation consent after enlisting a customer experience firm to manage the process Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 E-Zine

GDPR is here – are you ready?

The EU’s new data protection regulation, GDPR, comes into force this week. In this edition of Computer Weekly, we ask if companies are ready for it and look at what happens if you’re not yet compliant. Our latest buyer’s guide examines digital ... Continue Reading

May 22, 2018 22May2018 News

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