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2018 Stories

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Cabinet Office updates spend controls

  Revamped spend controls policy aims to give departments more flexibility, but requires them to keep a 15-month pipeline plan of any current and intended technology spend above £5m Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  ARM aims to boost physical security of IoT

  Chipmaker ARM announces microprocessor aimed at improving the physical security capabilities of devices making up the internet of things Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Finnish government launches regional digitisation plan

  Finland’s government allocates €400m to support digital projects run by the country’s local authorities Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Critical infrastructure firms urged to patch Schneider Electric flaws

  Critical infrastructure suppliers and manufacturing firms are being urged to ensure that their systems are patched up to date, after researchers discover Schneider Electric remote code execution vulnerability Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 Blog Post

  IFS builds the services behind (customer & field) services

  The action (or practice) of customer service itself is not immune from the juggernaut effect of so-called digital transformation, which, in real terms, we can take to mean the migration of all ... Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Ransomware still a threat to business, F-Secure warns

  Ransomware attacks tapered off towards the end of 2017 after an explosion in such attacks earlier in the year, but ransomware remains a threat to big business, a report reveals Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 In Depth

  Chatbots demonstrate unexpected range of uses, from mental health to education

  Chatbots, software that uses normal language to communicate with people through text or voice, are proving their value in a surprising variety of ways – from accountancy support to mental health Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 Blog Post

  Bonsai AI auto-calibrates & 'teaches' machine learning brains

  As all self-respecting geeks will know, it's important to bow to your sensei. But how do we train for Artificial Intelligence (AI) competency? Arboreally named AI company Bonsai from Berkeley, CA ... Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 Blog Post

  TSB IT crisis: Is IT governance strong enough in banking should be the question MPs ask

  When MPs ask TSB what went wrong when it embarked on a core banking system migration they should look at how IT is managed Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  IFS 18 Atlanta: CEO Roos asserts customer focus with upgraded ERP suite

  IFS uses 2018 world conference in Atlanta to launch upgrade of its enterprise resource planning suite, shepherded by new CEO Darren Roos Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  RBS closes branches after axing challenger bank project

  Royal Bank of Scotland to close 162 branches and shed 800 jobs after deciding not to create a challenger bank – but a new digital bank may be on the way Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Workday to continue investing heavily in APAC

  Cloud applications supplier has increased its investments in the region by more than 50% in the past year, and is looking to maintain its double-digit growth in international markets Continue Reading

• May 02, 2018 02May2018 News

  Security industry welcomes City of London Police cyber initiative

  The security industry has welcomed plans to fight cyber crime in the heart of London using a community-based approach, but says more investment in cyber security skills is required Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Google Chrome helps clean up certificate authority industry

  The security industry has welcomed the introduction of measures by the Google Chrome browser aimed at achieving certificate transparency Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: Reducing cyber attacker dwell time is critical

  Why is reducing cyber attacker dwell time important, and how should it be tackled? Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Facebook bolsters enterprise integration with Workplace tool

  Facebook wants to embed its platform in the enterprise, and hopes to achieve this through integration with third-party services Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  IFS World 2018: core themes, memes & development streams

  Enterprise applications company IFS staged its annual user and customer conference this week in Atlanta, Georgia. As one of the technology industry's TLA (three letter acronym) named firms (and ... Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives garner momentum

  The Middle East is a hotbed for smart city developments, with activities in the region maturing and adapting to what citizens want Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  YugaByte DB goes ‘planet-scale’, next stop intergalactic data

  Forget large-scale, forget enterprise-scale and forget web-scale says transactional database company YugaByte – now is the age of planet-scale cloud applications. Is this grandiose showboating ... Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  IFS Maintenix drives aerospace management from the cloud

  IFS used its annual IFS World Conference user and customer event this year to launch product updates to its SaaS-based fleet and line planning solutions for the commercial aviation industry. While ... Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  HMRC dismisses criticism of ‘perfectly good’ IR35 online assessment tool

  Senior figures from HM Revenue & Customs have hit back at claims that its online IR35 status tool is not fit for purpose, as survey data suggests public sector contractors are being assessed without the tool’s help anyway Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  CIO interview: Martyn Wallace, CDO, Scottish Local Government Digital Office

  Scottish local government’s chief digital officer describes the challenges of driving digital change across the country’s councils Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Password practices still poor despite increased threats

  Despite growing cyber threats and heightened global awareness of hacking and data breaches, password behaviours remain poor and UK users are in denial, a study has revealed Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  Warning to all banks: TSB needs help from IBM because banking industry has cut thousands of IT jobs

  Banks will increasingly rely on suppliers to help them out when IT disasters strike because they simply don't have enough in-house IT experts after years of cuts. Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  SuiteWorld 2018: Magic Johnson gives advice on adapting to the millennial customer

  Entrepreneur and former basketball star tells SuiteWorld 2018 about the importance of adapting to the millennial customer in a technology-driven age Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  ODI and Sport England launch project using data to break down exercise barriers

  Ten startups have been chosen as part of the OpenActive accelerator programme to develop fitness products and encourage people to be active Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 focuses on IT admins

  While it will stop those annoying taskbar InBox and social media messages, at the heart of the April 2018 Windows 10 update is an effort to simplify management Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Three starts to prepare core network for 5G

  Mobile operator Three has enlisted SSE Enterprise Telecoms to bring 20 core datacentres on-net as it prepares to start rolling out 5G Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Bristol’s historic bridge pressed into service for rural broadband

  Gigaclear is running cables underneath Bristol’s historic Clifton Suspension Bridge to bring ultrafast full-fibre services to forgotten communities Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Podcast

  Podcast: How the internet of things affects storage and compliance

  We look at the impact on storage and compliance of the rise of IoT, with tips from Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, on how to manage endpoints in an internet of things environment Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Imperial College taps volunteer smartphones for cancer research

  Imperial College London is working with the Vodafone Foundation to co-opt smartphone processing power for use in cancer research Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 E-Zine

  Making music with AI

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the creative industries such as music and books, and ask whether AI can ever replace human creativity. TSB’s IT meltdown is symptomatic of the tech challenges ... Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  UK critical services need to up cyber defences to avoid fines

  UK critical infrastructure providers could be liable for fines of millions of pounds if they do not improve their cyber defences and resilience of their IT infrastructure, a study reveals Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  DevOps top 5 tips: Securing management buy-in

  In this guest post, Pavan Belagatti, a DevOps influencer working at automation software provider Shippable, shares his top five tips for securing senior management buy-in for your team’s agile ... Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 Blog Post

  Could Agile and DevOps be to blame for banking IT failures?

  Is the use of Agile and Devops partly to blame fir the increasing number of IT failures at banks on recent years and is there anther way? Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  MPs to grill TSB CEO over IT disaster

  Paul Pester will face questions from the Treasury Committee about the bank’s IT problems Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 News

  Digital is a long-term objective, CEOs warned

  Don't believe anyone who promises to transform a business digitally in three years, says Gartner Fellow Mark Raskino Continue Reading

• May 01, 2018 01May2018 E-Handbook

  Software-defined networking: Spotlight on ASEAN

  Software-defined networking (SDN) is often seen as the holy grail for network management, enabling telcos and enterprises alike to respond to changing network demands on-the-fly with minimal fuss. However, saddled by legacy networks, enterprises ... Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: Reducing dwell has never been more important

  Why is reducing cyber attacker dwell time important, and how should this be tackled? Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Getting cyber security innovation to market is key, says NCSC

  Getting cyber security innovation to market is an important area of focus, according to the National Cyber Security Centre, which runs a cyber accelerator programme and recently stated a Dragons Den style security innovation pitch at the 2018 ... Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  TSB IT disaster moves into a second week

  TSB's IT problems have moved into a second week, as the bank fights to get its services and reputation back on track Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Security industry welcomes NHS move to Windows 10

  Representatives of the security industry have welcomed the announcement that the NHS will be migrating to Windows 10 as part of a multi-million pound deal with Microsoft, but warn that the move will not be without its challenges Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Starship’s autonomous delivery robots get commercial roll-out

  Having successfully trialled its autonomous delivery robots in the UK and US, Estonian startup Starship Technologies is embarking on a full commercial roll-out Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Over a million homes can now access FTTP, says Ofcom

  Access to viable broadband services continues to improve across the UK, according to Ofcom Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Yorkshire and Humber region awards HSCN contract to Redcentric

  Network services provider Redcentric wins the first major regional Health and Social Care Network contract as procurements around England gather pace Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 Blog Post

  Windows, modularity, and the Law of Unintended Consequences

  For some time, my office PC had suffered from multimedia niggles. Some were relatively minor, such as Facebook and Twitter videos failing to play, but others were more problematic. For example, ... Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 Blog Post

  Fintech professional’s tech predictions: 6– Banks to sell more unbranded services to websites

  Banks are taking their brand names off the high street and might increasingly do so for services they offer to ecommerce companies Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Even the smallest of Dutch towns are becoming smart

  An increasing number of Dutch towns and cities use street sensors and big data to tackle societal problems. From smart lighting to artificial intelligence that spots violent behaviour in surveillance footage, smart technology is booming in the ... Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 In Depth

  Currency of data separates leaders from laggards

  With customer data growing in ever-evolving volumes, we look at how companies are using data analytics to stay in control Continue Reading

• April 30, 2018 30Apr2018 News

  Australia government earmarks A$70m to refresh supercomputers

  The investment will fund replacements for two supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in an effort to bolster Australia’s research capabilities Continue Reading

• April 29, 2018 29Apr2018 Blog Post

  No2ID and the Empire Windrush

  The "scandal" concerning the "Windrush Generation" appears to be collateral damage from the failure to agree coherent policies for sharing public sector identities and personal information after ... Continue Reading

• April 28, 2018 28Apr2018 Blog Post

  Rookout: What is rapid production debugging?

  Where will the next Silicon Valley developer hub spring up? The Saudis and the Emiratis are hoping that their (respective) year-2020 and -2030 'vision' programmes will help develop the next ... Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: GDPR compliance one good reason to cut attacker dwell time

  Why is reducing cyber attacker dwell time important, and how should this be tackled? Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Only 5% of charities are ready for GDPR, survey shows

  A survey shows relatively few charities are prepared for new data protection regulations, highlighting several areas for improvement Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  AWS vs Microsoft vs Google: Weighing up the financial results of the big cloud three

  Amazon, Google and Microsoft have all posted favourable financial results this week, as enterprise appetites for cloud services show no signs of slowing, but what does this mean for suppliers outside of the big three? Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Microsoft releases Windows 10 security pack

  Microsoft has released a download pack that incorporates NCSC guidance to save UK companies weeks of work to secure Windows 10 and comply with government guidelines Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Most organisations unprepared for GDPR, survey finds

  Despite the vast majority of businesses agreeing that GDPR affects them, only 5% say they are fully prepared for it, according to a BSI survey Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  DWP to spend nearly £15m on GDPR

  A single government department plans to spend nearly £15m on preparing for new European data protection legislation, a report reveals Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 In Depth

  Enterprise accessibility: How Cray is using HPC to open up AI use cases from the datacentre

  Enterprises interest in HPC is reportedly being fuelled by the rising demand for artificial intelligence-based applications and services, and Cray is one of a number of providers looking to cash in Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 In Depth

  Congolese health workers and patients benefit from Couchbase database

  Belgian public health consulting firm AEDES has worked with a local partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver a health information management system based on Couchbase Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Government given six months to rewrite snoopers’ charter

  The government has until 1 November 2018 to rewrite a key section of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, after the high court declared them unlawful in a judicial review brought by human rights group Liberty Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 Opinion

  GDPR and the right to erasure: hiding in the shadows or welcome shade?

  The European Union's new data protection laws introduce a right to be forgotten – but what does it means for corporate IT? Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 In Depth

  What is digital transformation?

  A guide for executives in the public and private sectors on the myths, realities and best practice of digital transformation, by digital leaders who have been there and done it Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  BEIS yet to begin procuring IT systems needed for Brexit, PAC finds

  Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier says the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy “appears to be operating in a parallel universe where urgency is an abstract concept”, as it needs upwards of 12 new digital systems and so ... Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 In Depth

  GDPR: An overview of the latest data protection legislation

  The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have wide-ranging implications for every organisation that processes personal data. This comprehensive overview tells you what you need to know Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 In Depth

  Software-defined networking: gathering momentum in the enterprise?

  Suppliers are pushing the benefits of software-defined networking harder than ever, and enterprises are starting to take the plunge rather than remaining on the sidelines Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 Opinion

  After the TSB debacle, is it time for IT people to run retail banking?

  Given that high-street banks are effectively little more than a computer system processing algorithms, would they be better off run by tech experts than bankers? Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Welsh government plans digital pilots in the Valleys

  As part of its digital vision for the Valleys, the government looks to pilot Uber-style transport app for NHS patients, a community Wi-Fi scheme and better use of data mapping tool Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  GDPR: Put your data in Azure cloud, says Microsoft chief

  Tech giant reports strong growth in its cloud business in third-quarter 2018 fiscal results Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Jeremy Hunt launches review into training NHS staff to use new tech

  Jeremy Hunt announces a review that will look at how to train NHS staff to use new technologies such as artificial intelligence, genomics, digital medicine and robotics Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  ScottishPower opens up about its two-year datacentre downsizing and migration project

  The team behind ScottishPower’s recent two-year push to downsize and migrate its primary datacentre describe the project’s challenges and successes Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 E-Handbook

  The rise of the robots: Next generation HR IT

  Within 20 years technology could automate as many as two thirds of middle-ranking jobs, meaning employers will find it difficult to find the people with the high-level skills they need. This changing demographic has led to a spurt of technological ... Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  BT risks ‘fading away’ in full-fibre future, says Ofcom CEO

  BT risks being consigned to the dustbin of failed tech companies if it messes up the transition to full-fibre broadband networks, says Ofcom CEO Sharon White Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 Blog Post

  How machine learning is used to detect fraud

  One of machine learning’s most well-known use cases is fraud detection, an area that has drawn the attention of a growing number of technology suppliers looking to develop the best algorithms and ... Continue Reading

• April 27, 2018 27Apr2018 News

  Data analytics is about culture, not technology

  Enterprises need to figure out the business problems they are trying to solve and foster a data-driven culture to benefit from data analytics Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  ServiceNow buys into SaaS licensing to drive digitisation

  The cloud-based service management company has extended its reach in IT asset management to help businesses optimise cloud subscriptions Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Expert interview: Dave Moschella, author of Seeing Digital

  Dave Moschella speaks to Computer Weekly about his new book, Seeing Digital, which looks at how the “d” in digital stands for disruption Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  McLaren gets new group CIO

  Karen McElhatton has been appointed McLaren’s new CIO, following former IT boss Craig Charlton’s departure in February Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Barclays aims to drive entrepreneur startup development with law incubator

  Barclays is opening its Eagle Lab incubator in London to help entrepreneurs create successful law businesses. Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Doing analytics the Disney way

  The Walt Disney Company’s head of solution integration tells how analytics helps to personalise the customer’s Disney experience, and how tech plays a leading role in The Lion King’s Broadway success Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 Opinion

  Can Huawei untangle the AI mess?

  Huawei is building a digital platform with “device-cloud synergy” to support artificial intelligence applications, but enterprises should be wary of being locked into a single AI stack Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  British banks target Israeli security technology

  British banks are turning to Israel’s high-tech sector to protect against cyber attacks Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Almost all London law firms are using or plan to use artificial intelligence

  Law firms are harnessing artificial intelligence to reduce the manual creation and checking of legal documents Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Facebook posts strong first quarter despite privacy scandal

  The data exploitation scandal that hit Facebook has not yet had an adverse impact on advertising revenues or user activity, according to first quarter financial results Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  TSB banking service tech problems continue

  TSB customers are still experiencing problems using online and mobile banking services after almost a week of disruption Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: Reduce attacker dwell time with defence in depth

  Why is reducing cyber attacker dwell time important and how should this be tackled? Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Argos announces 150 new tech roles in the UK

  Argos is recruiting an extra 150 IT professionals as part of its strategy to offer a better digital services to customers Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  SuiteWorld 2018: Hiring people is about more than just ability, says Rachel Zoe

  NetSuite customer, fashion designer and CEO of Rachel Zoe explains that part of entrepreneurship is hiring people who fill the gaps you leave behind, and that in doing so passion can be more important than ability Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 Blog Post

  The life of macro

  Kanye West’s recent Twitter meltdown, in which he professed his love for Donald Trump, has seen many fans turn on him, but our interest lies more with his denunciation of Microsoft Excel. The ... Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  EC calls on online platforms to develop common code of practice to tackle ‘disinformation’

  The European Commission says online platforms such as social media and video sites, have not done enough to tackle unethical use, and calls on them “to decisively step up their efforts to tackle online disinformation” Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  European Commission unveils €1.5bn AI funding

  Given the UK's new artificial intelligence sector deal, the European Commission is unveiling its own initiative to make Europe a world leader in AI Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  SuiteWorld 2018: Businesses more likely to learn from failures than successes, says NetSuite EVP

  Failure is the best way for firms to learn and succeed when it comes to business transformation, NetSuite’s executive vice-president Jim McGeever tells the audience at SuiteWorld 2018 Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Finnish R&D and utilities in line of cyber espionage fire, say security police

  Finnish research and development, as well as critical infrastructure, are being targeted by state-backed cyber espionage attacks, says report Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  O2 reveals plans for new 4G mobile spectrum

  O2 has already turned on 100 new mobile sites since winning big in the Ofcom spectrum auction, and hopes to activate 900 more this year Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 Blog Post

  Commercialising Innovation - scaling tech start-ups

  Innovation and innovative people are spread evenly around the globe. But there is more of an uneven challenge to bring products and services successfully to market. Many times this is due to a lack ... Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  NCSC shows support for common standards for secure communication

  The UK cyber security authority is supporting an industry drive towards common standards for secure communication by joining an industry organisation that aims to achieve this goal Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 Blog Post

  TSB chaos: When choosing bank people should look at core banking platform and not just funky apps

  If customers don't want to suffer glitches in their banking service they should ask about complexities of a bank's IT systems before selecting where to out their money Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Digital economy research projects to get funding

  Research projects aimed at building trust, privacy and security in the use of personal data and digital technologies are to receive funding Continue Reading

• April 26, 2018 26Apr2018 News

  Malaysia’s Supahands finds agility with the cloud

  Regional workforce crowdsourcing startup relies on the cloud to keep its infrastructure agile enough to scale up and down, according to customer demand Continue Reading

• April 25, 2018 25Apr2018 News

  Government promises £300m extra funding as part of £1bn AI sector deal

  To become the number one destination for artificial intelligence, the UK needs more specialist skills, and a new injection of funding is aimed at boosting the country’s AI skills pool Continue Reading