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September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

Interim GDS boss gives preview of priorities

Alison Pritchard sets out key areas of attention for the digital service, from analytics to Brexit work Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

UK organisations join quantum comms pilot

Four UK companies are taking part in a pilot project to build the most secure communication infrastructure in Europe Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

Dutch virtual reality can help reduce teacher shortage worldwide

Dutch lecturer uses virtual reality to improve teaching and developments are being watched by the Teachers Task Force of Unesco Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

TSB works with Silicon Valley tech firm to help SME customers take card payments

UK bank will offer its small business customers card-processing and point-of-sale technology by partnering with a fintech set up by Twitter CEO Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Blockchain – balance risk and opportunity for smart security

What are the best and most effective ways information security professionals can use blockchain technology? Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

CISOs turn to AI, detection, response and education

Information security leaders are looking to artificial intelligence, better detection and response capabilities and user education in the face of cyber threats, but need more budget, a study shows Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

Nordic greentech attracts investment

The Nordic region is seeing digital innovation across a diverse range of sectors and, not surprisingly, a region known for its green credentials also has a burgeoning green technology (greentech) sector Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 News

APAC enterprises warm to S/4 Hana

SAP customers in Asia-Pacific are assessing migration options in the run-up to 2025, when the German software giant will stop supporting older ERP applications Continue Reading

September 02, 2019 02Sep2019 Blog Post

The UK's leading employer bodies call for Apprenticeship Levy to be opened up

An open letter to the Chancellor The Recruitment and Employment confederation has pulled together a coalition of business organisations, representing tens of thousands of employers and millions of ... Continue Reading

August 30, 2019 30Aug2019 Blog Post

GDS reveals details of digital identity pilot for passport data checks

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has published details of the planned pilot project for opening up passport data to companies that wish to offer digital identity services. GDS recently held a ... Continue Reading

August 30, 2019 30Aug2019 News

Government confirms GDS minister

Simon Hart appointed minister for implementation, with responsibility for the Government Digital Service Continue Reading

August 30, 2019 30Aug2019 News

Location analysis expands Nordic telco’s range of services

Nordic telecoms company works with startup to offer services to businesses through location data analysis Continue Reading

August 30, 2019 30Aug2019 In Depth

How to mitigate IoT security risks to tap business benefits

Security concerns are preventing many businesses from adopting IoT-based technologies, but with a bit of planning, the business benefits can be realised by mitigating the risk Continue Reading

August 30, 2019 30Aug2019 News

Social media and enterprise apps pose big security risks

The lack of security policies in many business applications is putting enterprise data at risk and social media apps are the biggest source of malware, a poll of IT professionals reveals Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 Blog Post

Scylla’s real-time NoSQL database tapped by 'super app'

Scylla [pronounced: sill-la] was (and to all intents and purposes still is) a Greek god era sea monster whose mission is to haunt and torment the rocks of a narrow strait of water opposite the ... Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 In Depth

On-premise object storage: Key products and use cases

We run the rule over on-premise object storage, key use cases and suppliers, take a closer look at an organisation that has deployed object storage, and assess cloud compatibility Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Take our 2019 salary survey and tell us what you think about your job in IT

Computer Weekly's annual salary survey aims to reveal IT professionals' attitudes to employment and training Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 Blog Post

MongoDB code guru: what even is a ‘good’ developer?

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Open Source Insider team blog written by Joe Drumgoole in his capacity as director for developer advocacy across EMEA region at MongoDB. Drumgoole ... Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

UK gets first millionaire ethical hacker

Six months after the first millionaire ethical hacker was announced, five more have been recognised, including a Briton, who have collectively discovered nearly 5,000 vulnerabilities Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 Blog Post

Cross border payments fintech Azimo makes first profit

Azimo has made its first profit as the fintech moves onto its next phase of growth Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hit by IT workers’ strike

DVSA tech staff are on a month-long strike over working conditions and expect their action to affect the IT workload at the government agency Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 Blog Post

Towards a joined-up Cybersecurity Policy

It is not enough to have policies that satisfy the conflicting requirements of the EU and US for data protection, including notification to attract fraudsters to the victims of a breach, like ... Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Finland’s security agencies collaborate after cyber attacks

National Bureau of Investigations and National Cyber Security Centre aim to increase expertise and capability to defend Finland’s critical IT infrastructure Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

UK firms getting on top of IT downtime costs

Despite data breach headlines, UK firms are generally improving in their data protection, business continuity, cyber preparedness and understanding of downtime costs, study shows Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Dutch regulator reveals potential Microsoft privacy breach

Netherlands privacy watchdog has revealed potential breaches while testing Microsoft software changes Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 Blog Post

What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again

The other day, the government announced yet another consultation on the future of the UK's digital networking infrastructure, this time exploring the possibility of liberalising the planning laws ... Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Microsoft claims AI breakthrough in Chinese game of Mahjong

An artificial intelligence system trained by Microsoft Research Asia is now nearly as good as human players in the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 News

Government investigates matching geospatial data with AI

Report looks into the commercial opportunities of matching location data with a number of emerging technologies Continue Reading

August 29, 2019 29Aug2019 E-Handbook

Edge Computing: Weighing up the benefits & risks

In this e-guide, read about what’s happening in edge computing across the Asia-Pacific region, what suppliers are doing in this emerging segment of the IT industry and the challenges that enterprises should get ready for when rolling out edge ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

Pluralsight Skills & Flow: product lines now feature GitPrime developer productivity

Technology skills platform company Pluralsight acquired developer productivity specialist GitPrime back in Spring of this year. It was a move that made logical enough sense. This was a coming ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

Siren intelligence software offers five ‘elements’ of extended AI

The latest version of Siren’s ‘investigative intelligence’ technology includes five new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities: entity resolution, deep learning-based predictive analytics and ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

The ‘opportunity divide’ in the tech job disconnect

Additional news tabled at this year’s Pluralsight LIVE 2019 saw the company’s philanthropically-driven ‘social enterprise’ division Pluralsight One now partnering with the US national workforce ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

The challenges & benefits of the developer/designer relationship

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Nate Clinton, Designit executive director. Designit offers integrated strategic design and innovation services, ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 In Depth

From cleaners to architects – lessons learnt by a serial entrepreneur

After the emotional sale of her first company, Alex Depledge, co-founder of and CEO of Resi, explains the lessons she has learnt and what she will and will not do again Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

European colocation market set for another record-breaking year, but London market growth slows

CBRE's quarterly colocation tracker shows the Frankfurt market is leading the way in take-up rates, as London’s 2019 growth rates suffer a hangover Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

Targeted cyber attacks, including ransomware, on the rise

Governments and healthcare institutions are prime targets of ransomware operators, a report shows Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Opinion

5G standards show how tech increasingly needs one global market

The US has a problem: its military owns the spectrum everyone else will be using for 5G. It’s why the US cannot become a global leader in 5G – and why Huawei doesn’t care Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

IBM and Vodafone offer National Express a smooth ride to hybrid cloud

Coach operator National Express signs eight-year IT modernisation deal with IBM and Vodafone to provide it with a cloud platform to underpin future digital transformation plans Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

Gov.uk Verify’s £40m bill for losing Experian

The Government Digital Service (GDS) insists that its plans for Gov.uk Verify “remain on track” despite the withdrawal of three of the five remaining identity providers (IDPs) supporting the ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 In Depth

Mitigating social engineering attacks with MFA

The growing frequency of social engineering attacks highlights the increasing need for organisations to take steps to mitigate the effects of phishing Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 In Depth

Building a 5G city: Bristol’s valuable lessons for the UK’s digital future

West of England Combined Authority is taking part in DCMS’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme, exploring applications for tourism and entertainment. We find out how it is applying its learnings to life in Bristol and Bath Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

HMRC under fire over 'scaremongering' IR35 clampdown letters targeting GSK IT contractors

GSK contractors that have received “scaremongering” letters from HMRC, urging them to review their engagements with the company from an IR35 perspective, are being urged not to panic, as the missives have no legal basis, claim experts Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 Blog Post

Don’t upset the Apple Card

Apple has reiterated its searing contempt for the hoi polloi that uses its products by releasing a physical credit card you’re not supposed to put in your wallet. The titanium card is, in Apple’s ... Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

CIO interview: Network Rail plans digital factory to accelerate modernisation

The operator will enhance its multimillion-pound IT strategy with a sharper focus on areas including mobile, data and cultural change for digital transformation Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

Most UK firms ignore security in tech investments

Less than a quarter of UK firms prioritise security when investing in new technology, despite the threat of cyber attacks and data protection regulations, a survey reveals Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

APAC is epicentre of the experience economy

The experience economy is emerging in the Asia-Pacific region, but to succeed, enterprises will need to understand both operational and experience data Continue Reading

August 28, 2019 28Aug2019 News

Ransomware has evolved into a serious enterprise threat

Ransomware has seen a resurgence since the start of 2019, with cyber criminals changing code and tactics to target enterprises and local authorities for higher ransom payments, McAfee researchers warn Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Blog Post

Women in code series: Pooja Mistry, IBM developer advocate

The Computer Weekly Developer Network and Open Source Insider team want to talk code and coding. But more than that, we want to talk coding across the diversity spectrum… so let’s get the tough ... Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Blog Post

Pluralsight LIVE 2019: keynote notes, quotes & anecdotes

The Computer Weekly Developer Network team has started its week in Utah at the Pluralsight LIVE 2019 conference. For those that would like a reminder, Pluralsight specialises in online cloud-based ... Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

Employees, MSPs and developers top third-party risks

Employees, managed service providers and developers are the top sources of third-party risks in terms of data security, a survey reveals, highlighting the value of workplace monitoring Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

Ireland’s power network needs €9bn investment by 2027 to sustain datacentre sector, claims report

Report by the Irish Academy of Engineering highlights how the expansion of Ireland’s datacentre industry has contributed to it becoming the country's biggest source of growth in terms of energy demand Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

Councils deliver savings through digital initiatives

Projects under the Digital Channel Shift programme reported fivefold return on investment Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

Oracle to launch fresh court appeal against US Department of Defense’s $10bn JEDI cloud contract

Database giant has confirmed it will appeal the US Federal Court’s dismissal of its previous legal challenge over JEDI cloud contract Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 Blog Post

Here’s to five years of the new NHS Spine

Like any milestone birthday it’s a time for reflection, writes Andrew Meyer, director of NHS Digital's Digital Delivery Centre. Have you achieved what you wanted in the time passed, are there ... Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

Government to ease planning laws for mobile networks

Westminster is seeking input on four key proposals to make it easier to build and operate 5G mobile networks Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 E-Handbook

A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to data protection

Data protection is now an unavoidable consideration in business, and the costs of not getting it right are higher than ever. In this 14-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at the larger fines coming out of the EU’s General Data Protection ... Continue Reading

August 27, 2019 27Aug2019 News

ASX partners VMware and DA on digital ledger tech

The Australian Securities Exchange is working with VMware and Digital Asset to replace its Chess clearing and settlement system with digital ledger technology Continue Reading

August 26, 2019 26Aug2019 News

VMware’s latest acquisitions point to emerging platform war

VMware’s buyout of Carbon Black and Pivotal is a sign of an emerging platform war following the IBM-Red Hat deal Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

IR35 reforms: HMRC defends off-payroll rules guidance against "woeful" IPSE jibes

HMRC promises there are more preparatory materials in the pipeline to help the private sector prepare for the April 2020 IR35 rules, after IPSE brands its current guidance "woeful" Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

Three more identity providers to withdraw from troubled Gov.uk Verify programme

Three of the five companies supporting the government's troubled digital identity scheme are pulling out, raising further questions over the viability of the £175m programme Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 Blog Post

Gigging for robots

A few months ago Automation Anywhere began collaborating with freelance software developer recruitment platform, Toptal, on robotic process automation in the human workforce. The concept is called ... Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 In Depth

How to bolster IAM strategies using automation

Identity and access management processes and technologies play an important role in security strategies, but organisations and IT professionals need to ensure these strategies are robust enough to deal with new threats Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 In Depth

Finding a fix for the IT industry's recruitment woes: A datacentre perspective

The datacentre industry is in the midst of a well-documented skills crisis, caused by a mix of sector-specific challenges and some more generalised ones Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

Travel company Clarity bakes ThoughtSpot into analytics tool

Travel management company Clarity has turned to ThoughtSpot to create an analytics tool for clients as well as for internal use Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

GoCo Group backs Microsoft Azure to deliver ‘savings-as-a-service’ customer acquisition strategy

GoCo Group technology director Kieron Nolan explains the firm’s plans to migrate most of its price comparison platforms to the Microsoft Azure cloud in 2020 Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

Majority of organisations struggling with cloud security

The majority of organisations find securing the cloud difficult and more than a quarter feel the shared security responsibility model is unclear, according to a survey of information security professionals Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

Kaspersky eyes enterprise business, opens APAC transparency hub

The security firm wants to engage with enterprises and use its newly launched Malaysian Transparency Centre to burnish its credentials Continue Reading

August 23, 2019 23Aug2019 News

Human rights group challenges police over counter-terrorism powers

Bringing into question the effectiveness of terror laws, a report by human rights group Cage highlights poor conviction rates and the discriminatory application of police powers at the border Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

Macquarie to supply Apple mobile devices to Australian businesses

Australian telco will initially focus on delivering core Apple products and business apps to mid-sized enterprises in Australia Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 E-Handbook

Inside Nordic startup hubs

In this e-guide, discover how the Nordic tech startup scene could rival the US's Silicon Valley. We also take a close look at some of the hubs on offer, with features on Google's investment in Finland, Sweden's hubs in Stockholm and Malmo, as well ... Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 E-Handbook

Dutch IoT value still not understood

The Netherlands is a country where tech is being applied to all manner of business challenges and a magnet for tech innovators. So why, according to research, are almost 90% of businesses in the Netherlands barely aware of the competitive advantages... Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

Security pros reiterate warning against encryption backdoors

The majority of security professionals believe countries with government-mandated encryption backdoors are more susceptible to nation-state cyber attacks Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

How IT departments can upskill in the new economy

There is a skills crisis. Traditionally, IT has outsourced to fill the skills gap, but in the gig economy, there are new approaches to sourcing technical skills Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

A helping hand from the Nordics in the eye of the GDPR storm

Nordic IT companies are well suited to supporting enterprises in their data protection projects, even though openness is more natural to them Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

Student Loans Company appoints chief information officer

Stephen Campbell will be leading a complex transformation programme and handling problems including high staff turnover Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

NHSX aims for mental health services transformation

Digital unit of the NHS has started a discovery process focused on children and young people Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 Blog Post

DevOps needs more perspective and humility

DevOps started as a grass-roots movement led by practitioners. The motives were pure, and focused simply on finding better ways of doing things for the good of everyone involved in software ... Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 Blog Post

UK businesses at risk due to PSD2 security standard myths re-emerging

UK businesses could put themselves at risk because of myths surrounding the PSD2 security standard Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 Blog Post

Densify: hey, you, get off of your (wasted) cloud

CRM is, of course, Customer Relationship Management... apart from when it's not. Some days, CRM is CRM (as above)... but, increasingly, CRM is also Cloud Resource Management. This is a software ... Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

5G testbed brings Li-Fi broadband to Orkney

A number of homes on the remote island of Graemsay in the Orkneys are testing so-called Li-Fi technology as a broadband delivery mechanism Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

Girls now account for more than 20% of computing GCSE entries

This year has seen an increase in female students choosing computing at both A-Level and GCSE - and they are outperforming boys Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

Tech firms join forces to boost cloud security

Top tech firms are to collaborate on open source technologies, tools, frameworks and standards that accelerate the adoption of confidential computing to boost security in cloud and edge computing Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 E-Zine

CW Nordics: Copenhagen woos tech startups

Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how shipping giant Maersk is employing a cloud-first strategy to disrupt competition ... Continue Reading

August 22, 2019 22Aug2019 News

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