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January 22, 2018 22Jan2018 In Depth

The rights and wrongs about GDPR compliance

We explore some common myths surrounding the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading

January 22, 2018 22Jan2018 News

2018 UK software budgets double for AI and blockchain

Artificial intelligence and blockchain initiatives are earmarked for a doubling of investment, finds the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey for 2018 Continue Reading

January 21, 2018 21Jan2018 News

Telstra invests in two new submarine cables to bolster Asia-US connectivity

The Hong Kong Americas and Pacific Light Cable Network cables will provide more robust connectivity to support the Asia-Pacific region’s growing internet traffic Continue Reading

January 21, 2018 21Jan2018 News

Cloud firm speeds customer analytics with Pure Storage arrays

Cloudhelix replaces Pernix Data storage with Pure Storage FlashArray products to provide “brute force” performance approach for unpredictable customer workloads Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

UK and France to collaborate on digital tech

The UK and French governments have joined forces to increase technology and innovation cooperation between the two nations Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

Who opposes on-line age checking and why?

If age checking works well it will challenge some powerful vested interests - not all of them legitimate or reputable. Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Create security culture to boost cyber defences, says Troy Hunt

Security suffers when there is tension between software developers and security professionals, but it is common in many organisations, says world-renowned security blogger and trainer Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Nordic IT executive interview: Daniel Kjellén, CEO, Tink

Sweden could have a head start in the race to open up banking through the European Union’s PSD2 regulation Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

Branson’s pickle

Richard Branson has overturned his Virgin Trains stooges’ decision to stop selling the Daily Mail, instantly pouring cold water over accusations that the billionaire who sued the NHS might be too ... Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 E-Handbook

The Internet of Things in 2018: towards enterprise ubiquity

In this e-guide, we will explore some of the latest trends around IoT deployments, looking at real world projects, options for CIOs interested in getting involved, and new applications. Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

451 Research shines light on how enterprise attitudes to digital transformation are evolving

Enterprises are capitalising on their infrastructure upgrades and are increasing their use of cloud to take advantage of emerging technologies and accelerate business change, says 451 Research Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

CIO interview: Julian Burnett, CIO, House of Fraser

House of Fraser CIO Julian Burnett talks about his role in the business, key achievements and his plans for long-term and lasting digital transformation Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Health and care in Wales must take advantage of tech, says parliamentary report

The Welsh government must do more to gain the benefits of technology and innovation to deliver better and more effective care, according to a parliamentary review of the country’s health and care system Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

There's nothing for government IT outsourcing to learn from Carillion that we don't already know

The demise of construction and services giant Carillion has brought fresh scrutiny of outsourcing in government. Frankly, you could find some event almost every year that brings fresh scrutiny of ... Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Milton Keynes first to get CityFibre-backed consumer broadband

CityFibre’s FTTP broadband network will be launched to residential customers in Milton Keynes through ISP partner Vodafone Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Cyber attackers upped their game in 2017, warns report

Cyber attackers ranging from criminals to nation states have upped their game in the past year, “moving the needle” in terms of tactics, techniques and procedures, a report by a cyber security firm warns Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Booking.com’s focus on women in tech

Travel comparison website Booking.com has partnered with two universities to offer grants to women looking to go into tech careers Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Police ICT Company hires Ian Bell as CEO

Current Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police CIO Ian Bell will take on the role as CEO of the Police ICT Company in February Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Bristol council in a hurry with £250,000 cloud migration project

Local authority seeks IT supplier to help it move systems to the cloud in nine-month project before colocation service ends Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing

Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017 Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

NRF 2018: Rent the Runway – focus on data proves use case for clothing rental

Clothing retailers are not traditionally known to rent products to anyone other than celebrities, but retail service Rent the Runway is using data to prove customer demand Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

NRF 2018: Companies should take “lab approach” to innovation, says former GE exec

Organisations should use a lab-type approach to test ideas and drive innovation, according to the former vice-chair of GE, Beth Comstock, speaking at At NRF 2018 Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Tech has ‘disconnect’ between the skills students are taught and the abilities firms need

Many tech graduates face unemployment because their skills do not meet employers’ requirements, say experts at Change Catalyst’s London Tech Inclusion event Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

IBM code grandmaster: what Java does next

Reports of Java's death have been greatly exaggerated -- said, well, pretty much every Java engineer that there is. The Java language and platform may have been (in some people's view) somewhat ... Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Next-gen Mirai botnet targets cryptocurrency mining operations

A variant of the Satori botnet, a successor of the IoT device hijacking Mirai botnet, is designed to hijack cryptocurrency mining operations, syphoning off newly created digital coins Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

What type of CISO are you?

Software and silicon design company Synopsys has just published an interesting report that classifies chief information security officers (CISOs) into four archetypes or what it calls “tribes”. ... Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 News

Meltdown and Spectre: to patch or not to patch

As IT recoils from the Spectre and Meltdown chip exploits, companies face patches that are incompatible, leading to crashes, reduced performance and lock-ups Continue Reading

January 18, 2018 18Jan2018 Blog Post

Cash in hand? This cryptocurrency body implant will secure your cyber-cash stash

Is the future of secure cryptocurrency storage and payment simply "cash in hand"? Inspect a Gadget looks at how one firm's human microchip implant could help. We’ve all looked on with interest as ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining uses IoT to track vehicles

Perth-based iron-ore mining giant has implemented an analytics and internet of things system from SAP to track its assets and shore up operational efficiency Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Business needs to reduce cyber threat to payment card data

Cardholder data is a prime target for cyber criminals, and that is only likely to increase in the coming year, according to a cloud-based secure payments firm Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 Blog Post

Cloud anarchy in the UK: Here’s how to beat it

In this guest post, Allan Brearley, cloud practice lead at IT services consultancy ECS and Tesco Bank’s former head of transformation shares his thoughts on what enterprises can do to address the ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 In Depth

Private cloud storage 101: Key components and hardware options

Private cloud makes consumption of storage easier for the user and simplifies delivery for the IT department. We walk through the key components and the platform choices Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 Blog Post

When it comes to mobile spectrum, it's time for Three to get over itself

I was hugely pleased today to see that despite the possibility of another legal roadblock in the Court of Appeal, telecoms regulator Ofcom is going to move ahead and lay the groundwork for the ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Ofcom pushes ahead with spectrum auction despite legal hold-up

Regulator starts preparation work for the long-delayed auction of radio spectrum to support enhanced 4G and future 5G mobile network roll-out Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Google vows to simplify creation of custom machine learning models for developers

Google’s ongoing push to lower the barriers to machine learning and artificial intelligence adoption for enterprises moves up a gear with custom model creation Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 Blog Post

Ordering a takeaway on a smartphone is transforming your local environment and community

When people get their smartphone out and order transport, evening meal and even a place to stay at a few touches they don't think about the huge social and environmental changes that they are ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Tech vital to helping solve crime, says policing minister

Policing minister Nick Hurd calls on police forces across the UK to seize the opportunities brought by digital technologies Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

North Korean hackers tied to cryptocurrency attacks in South Korea

North Korea's Lazarus Group targeted South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges and users in late 2017, but may soon go after exchanges and users in other countries, warns report Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice

The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 Blog Post

Bonitasoft gets cute on AWS for low-code BPM

There has been an undeniable popularisation of so-called 'low-code' programming platforms. This is a strain of technology designed to provide automated blocks of functionality that can be brought ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Dream machines: how IT is changing the world of neuroscience

We talk to computer scientist and entrepreneur Jamil El Imad about the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and IT Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 E-Handbook

World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2018

The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2018 identifies the top geopolitical risks facing the world in 2018. Environmental risks dominate, but cyber attacks, the risks of artificial intelligence, and the possibility of the internet ... Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil

Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading

January 17, 2018 17Jan2018 News

UBS uses predictive analytics to manage its travel spend

Swiss bank is getting a better insight into its business travel costs through an automated software platform Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 Blog Post

FDM everywoman in Technology Awards 2018 finalists announced

The finalists for this year’s everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced prior to the awards ceremony in February 2018. After sorting through applications from hundreds of candidates, ... Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Telstra adds narrowband capability to its IoT network

Australian telco claims to be one of the first in the world to support both narrowband internet of things and Cat M1 technologies Continue Reading

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Write side up - by Freeform Dynamics

The expert team at Freeform Dynamics offer news and views on the latest hot topics, and pragmatic advice based on real-world experience and meaningful research studies. Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 E-Handbook

Updates: The next evolution of operating systems

In this e-guide we take a look at how operating systems are evolving with the help of continuous updates. Learn about how the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor flaws have led to improved, more secure processors being released and how Microsoft is ... Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Vulnerability exploit report shows importance of patching

Latest vulnerability exploit report by security firm AlienVault shows the most popular vulnerabilities remain exploited for several years Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Google to open five more datacentre regions across the globe in 2018

Cloud giant Google is on a mission to boost the capacity and performance of its services, through investments in new datacentres and subsea cables Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

LeakedSource operator could face up to 10 years in jail

Canadian man accused of selling stolen identities and passwords on website Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality

Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Sweden pilots surveillance technology to combat terrorism and crime

The Swedish police and security agencies are trialling surveillance equipment to help them respond to terrorism and crime more quickly Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Consumers demand better treatment from mobile operators

Mobile operators need to work to win back consumer trust ahead of widespread 5G deployment, according to a report from Ericsson Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Abu Dhabi continues fintech agenda in 2018

Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Laing O’Rourke unifies on-site and cloud backup on Commvault

Construction firm sweeps away tape and multiple backup products for single Commvault environment to cut admin time, slash backup windows and boost legal and regulatory compliance Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Skygofree Android spyware active since 2014, say researchers

Powerful, highly advanced spyware has been targeting Android mobiles for the past four years, security researchers have discovered Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

AWS commits to expansion of UK datacentre region

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has added a third availability zone to its London region, as demand for locally hosted cloud services continues to grow in the UK Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Enterprise software spending set to grow thanks to AI and digital boost

Gartner forecasts businesses will buy more software, with spending shifting to AI and digital initiatives Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 E-Handbook

Cloud: A security risk and opportunity

With businesses around the world adopting cloud-based services at an ever-increasing pace, security is now more important than ever. We look at why European cloud adopters are dissatisfied with their cloud providers' security and how providers are ... Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Cisco collaborates with startup for AI health and safety trial

Cisco is to work with artificial intelligence startup Cortexica in an Innovate UK-funded project to improve physical safety in the workplace Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Beware fake Meltdown and Spectre patches

Security experts have warned that cyber attackers will be quick to use the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, but the first attempt to capitalise on them has come in the form of fake updates Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 E-Zine

How to fix the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style voice recognition smart speakers can ... Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 Blog Post

Sage CTO: Rise of the 'application cloud' & other stories

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Klaus-Michael Vogelberg in his capacity as chief technology officer at financially-focused Enterprise Resource Planning ... Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 News

Most UK enterprise mobiles not patched for Meltdown and Spectre

Very few UK enterprise mobile devices have been patched against the recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre exploits and almost a quarter cannot be patched, a study shows Continue Reading

January 16, 2018 16Jan2018 E-Handbook

IT Priorities 2018: Growing interest in hybrid IT in ASEAN

CIOs and IT professionals in Southeast Asia have earmarked hybrid infrastructure as a top priority in 2018, in spite of waning interest across the wider Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

London cyber security careers fair highlights opportunities

A cyber security careers fair in London on 17 January 2018 is aimed at anyone thinking of a career in the field, including experienced professionals and students Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

Demand for cloud-enabling infrastructure products soared in 2017, IDC research shows

IDC's latest cloud IT infrastructure market tracker shows the demand for public and private cloud-enabling servers, storage and Ethernet switches is showing no signs of slowing Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 In Depth

Four CIO trends to watch in 2018

As automation becomes more popular, bringing with it plenty of opportunities, 2018 is all about investing in in-house skills and innovation, with a focus on equality and flexibility Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

Oliver Dowden takes on ministerial responsibility for digital government

Cabinet Office junior minister Oliver Dowden has been given the responsibility for digital government, shared services and cyber and resilience in his role as minister for implementation Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

IT service management effectiveness hampered by lack of metrics

A disconnect between IT service managers and the rest of the business is having a negative impact on IT’s reputation Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

Ohio computer programmer faces 16 criminal charges over monitoring thousands of computers

A 28-year-old computer expert has been charged for monitoring thousands of computers, using a form of malware he created Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 Blog Post

The Express Route to a hybrid Azure platform

The recent launch of Microsoft's Azure Stack platform provides a means for organisations to create a far more flexible and consistent hybrid private/public cloud environment. However, unless the ... Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 Blog Post

The art of finding (and fixing) cloud faults

In this guest post, Ron Vermeulen, go-to-market manager for north-west Europe at IT services provider, Comparex, runs through the process of finding and fixing cloud faults There is no doubt that ... Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

Case study: Gleadell Agriculture supports cloud-first push with change in backup strategy

Commodity trading firm Gleadell Agriculture won the prize for Best Data Security and Data Protection Project at the Best of VMworld 2017 Awards, with its account of how an overhaul of its disaster recovery practices has set it up to become a ... Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 Blog Post

Spectre of IT vulnerability looms large

In some ways the Meltdown and Spectre flaws represent a risk that goes to the very heart of computing. This microprocessor flaw has resulted in major network, server, PC and mobile hardware firms ... Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 Blog Post

Insurtech firm lost EU funding as a result of Brexit, but filled gap through fintech platform

When a UK startup had its EU funding put on hold due to Brexit it could not wait, so it turned to crowdfunding and succeeded in getting the funds it needs Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 In Depth

Why GDPR is great for SMEs

SME laggards facing potential fines for non-compliance should wake up and smell the tasty carrot of a leaner, smarter business post-GDPR Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 Blog Post

Chicken & waffles for data scientists, hello DataOps

It had to happen. DevOps consolidated the developer and operations functions into one ‘workplace culture’ and so came together the previously separately plated chicken & waffles of the software ... Continue Reading

January 15, 2018 15Jan2018 News

Advanced Asian countries well positioned for Industry 4.0

The industrialised economies of Asia are well-poised to benefit from advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, but true industrial transformation remains nascent Continue Reading

January 14, 2018 14Jan2018 Blog Post

Who is serious about data protection?

The latest data breach in Leicester City Council , putting some of the most vulnerable in society at immediate risk from potential local predators, illustrates why it is so important to implement ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 News

Call for statutory regulation of police number plate cameras amid concerns over accuracy

The UK’s automatic number plate recognition database – one the largest non-military data-gathering systems – records up to 1.2 million false readings of number plates every day. It should be subject to statutory regulation, says an independent ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 News

HMRC’s transformation programme beset by extra Brexit workload

The Public Accounts Committee has found HMRC to be dangerously overstretched, partly as a consequence of Brexit, and puts the department’s 2020 transformation programme into question Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 News

Check Point finds AdultSwine malware in Google Play apps

Security researchers have discovered new malware code hidden in game apps, mainly aimed at youngsters Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 News

Intel makes security-first pledge

As it scrambles to deal with the Meltdown and Spectre processor exploits, Intel has made a series of security commitments Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 Blog Post

Five new ways to charge your smartphone

This is a guest blogpost by Gamil Jassin, a journalism Masters degree student at City, University of London. We all moan and groan about how bad the battery life on our phones is. Then, we keep ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 E-Handbook

A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to SD-WAN services

The emergence of SD-WAN technology allows businesses to rethink their storage strategies. In this 14-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at how SD-WAN effectively removes telcos’ lock-in, the ways hybrid deployment hinges on the network, and ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2018 12Jan2018 News

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