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March 11, 2019 11Mar2019 News

United Utilities’ RPA crack team makes early gains

Water company United Utilities is looking for opportunities to automate processes through a central team and collaboration with business users Continue Reading

March 11, 2019 11Mar2019 Blog Post

Hired CEO: blockchain programmers are 517% hot

Yes it’s March, not last Christmas… but there’s still time to look at the state of software for the year ahead. If anything, getting to the first quarter of this year’s post-apocalyptic Brexit ... Continue Reading

March 09, 2019 09Mar2019 News

Malaysia takes broad base approach to 5G security

The country’s telco regulator is taking a industry-wide look at security implications of 5G, preferring not to target any particular supplier Continue Reading

March 09, 2019 09Mar2019 News

ICO data raises doubts over UK firms’ ability to manage breaches

Most ICO data breach reports late and incomplete prior to full GDPR implementation, FoI request data reveals, raising doubts about breach prevention, detection and response capabilities Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

House of Lords committee calls for creation of a digital authority to oversee regulation

The proposed regulatory framework would coordinate regulators, assess rules and make recommendations to respond to developments in digital services Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

Legal row over Apple's abandoned bid to build an Irish datacentre rumbles on

The Supreme Court has opted to reserve its judgement until a later date about whether or not Irish planning chiefs were right to award Apple planning permission for its now defunct plan to build a datacentre in Athenry Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

Government announces changes to immigration rules

The government has announced changes to immigration rules, which will provide two new visas designed to allow skilled talent into the UK Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

Everywoman forum 2019: Closing the divide between science and art

At this 2019 everywoman in tech forum, experts discussed the connection between the artistic and the technical, as well as the importance of role models in encouraging others into the sector Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

New internal AI tool helps IT services company Mphasis build software at pace

A new artificial intelligence tool developed internally by Mphasis helps its software engineers to build and prototype solutions at pace by applying AI across multiple stages of the development process Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

Growing awareness of mobile security risk

There is a growing awareness of mobile security risk among members of the information security community, but most admit accessing corporate data from personal devices or public Wi-Fi Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 In Depth

Enterprise and midrange SAN survey 2019: Dell and HPE

Part one of two: All-flash is mainstream, with NVMe also offered. Dell offers NVMe drives while HPE reserves it for use as storage-class memory as a cache layer Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

Equifax defends against scathing Senate report

Equifax chief says firm did take cyber security seriously in a response to a scathing Senate report on the credit rating agency’s 2017 data breach, which experts say highlights failings around open source software Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 In Depth

Room to spare: Could space constraints slow London's record-breaking datacentre growth spree?

The London colocation market enjoyed another record year of growth in 2018, thanks to the hyperscale cloud community's insatiable demand for datacentre capacity. But is the capital running out of space? Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Five elements of a key cyber risk indicator

What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 News

How supercomputing is transforming experimental science

NERSC lead data scientist Debbie Bard talks about how large-scale data analytics using super computers is making new types of science possible Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 E-Zine

CW Europe: Robots deliver savings for Dutch postal service

In this issue we look at how Dutch delivery company PostNL is reaping huge efficiency savings by using robotic technology to automate time-consuming administrative tasks, Facebook’s opposition to the referral of questions about the legality of data ... Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 Blog Post

Lumigo offers visual map inside serverless apps

Lumigo, a Tel Aviv based startup, has announced the release of its serverless intelligence platform for developers. Software application developers with an appreciation for the higher (cloudier) ... Continue Reading

March 08, 2019 08Mar2019 Blog Post

Getting farmers up to speed with farm tech

Improving crop yield using artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic as researchers and tech suppliers cast their sights on an industry that isn’t exactly the forerunners in applying ... Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Vodafone defends its use of Huawei as 5G trials go live

As Vodafone begins trials of a live 5G service in Bristol, Cardiff and Liverpool, the operator’s CTO and general counsel have defended their use of Huawei equipment in Vodafone’s network and challenged its detractors to produce evidence of spying Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Half of government IT jobs in 2023 do not exist today

Widespread digital transformation in the public sector means government CIO responsibilities will change rapidly in the next four years and many of those future roles do not yet exist, says Gartner Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

How aid workers are using encrypted communications to stay safe in conflict zones

Often operating in volatile conflict zones, aid workers are frequently turning to encrypted communication services to protect each other Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: 2019 winners announced

Women’s network everywoman has announced the winners of this year’s everywoman in Tech Awards, sponsored by FDM Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

ICO head still in top three of DataIQ data leader list

The UK’s information commissioner remains in the top three data leaders after claiming top spot in 2018 in the DataIQ 100 list of most influential data leaders, but GDPR is not the only focus in the industry Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Brexit: UK tech spend flattens as France and Germany pull away

CIOs in the UK look set to fall behind their French and German counterparts, as Brexit hits tech spending Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Machine identities for sale on dark web, business warned

Academics and security professionals are warning businesses that certificates used to establish trust and privacy on the internet are being weaponised and sold to cyber criminals bundled with other services Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Ministry of Justice concludes prison biometrics pilots

Use of iris scanning and facial recognition software is part of a wider crackdown on drug trafficking in UK jails Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 Blog Post

Nationwide Building Society creating digital platform with fintech 10x

Nationwide Building Society creating business banking platform with 10 X Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

US government ban unconstitutional, says Huawei

Huawei’s lawsuit accuses Washington of violating the US Constitution by banning it from government contracts Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Tech under spotlight at High Court in second subpostmasters versus Post Office trial

The second trial in a court battle between the Post Office and the people who run branches analyses alleged bugs in the computer system they use Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

Zuckerberg commits to Facebook becoming privacy-focused

After a storm of controversy and criticism over the way Facebook fails to protect users’ privacy, the company’s chief says he plans to transform it into a privacy-focused platform Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 In Depth

How Europe’s largest datacentre is helping to expand broadband access

NGD, the operator of the largest datacentre in Europe, is playing an unlikely role in helping expand access to full-fibre broadband in south Wales. We find out how, and why Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 Blog Post

Cloud Foundry CTO on the key to DevOps transformation

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Open Source Inside blog written by Chip Childers, CTO of the Cloud Foundry Foundation. Cloud Foundry is an open source project with an open contribution ... Continue Reading

March 07, 2019 07Mar2019 News

UK military robotics get multimillion-pound boost

A budget of £66m from the Ministry of Defence's Transformation Fund has been allocated to a project that will see mini-drones and autonomous vehicles deployed to the battlefield Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 News

Cyber espionage group behind SingHealth attack

A cyber espionage group dubbed Whitefly has been identified as the perpetrators behind Singapore’s largest data breach to date Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 Blog Post

Never mind the bullocks, here’s the 5G cows

Government-funded agricultural project 5G RuralFirst has made an app that allows you to track the daily activities of a cow of your choice, live from its home on a connected farm. Opportunities to ... Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 Blog Post

WWW @ 30: Why the Web needs to remain open

While the internet existed way before the Worldwide Web (WWW), the web changed everything. Its success has as much to do with the simplicity of using an HTTP web browser, as the fact that it was ... Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 News

5G one of several security challenges to CNI

5G technology is among the key security challenges facing critical national infrastructure and all other business organisations, according to the Information Security Forum Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Aim for business intelligence-driven system of risk indicators

What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 Blog Post

NAO hammers another nail into Gov.uk Verify

It’s not commonly known outside Whitehall that by the time the National Audit Office (NAO) – Parliament’s independent spending watchdog – publishes a report, it will have been through several ... Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 Blog Post

NatWest fintech loan platform partners Microsoft for data warehouse and AI chatbot

NatWest fintech loans platform tapping Microsoft data warehouse expertise to support its rapid decision making Continue Reading

March 06, 2019 06Mar2019 News

Keep pace with device management with DaaS

Adoption of device-as-a-service offerings is expected to improve as more enterprises migrate to Windows 10 over the next two years Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

Government must prioritise replacement of legacy IT, MPs told

Science and Technology Committee inquiry into digital government told that Treasury needs to offer funding in next spending review to eliminate ageing technology in Whitehall Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

IR35 reforms: HMRC urges private sector to start prepping now for April 2020 roll-out

HM Revenue & Customs is canvassing views about how best to press ahead with the introduction of the IR35 reforms to the private sector, and is urging those likely to be affected by the move to start getting ready Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 In Depth

How B2B startups can build a successful business

Computer Weekly speaks to a number of founders and investors to find out what makes a successful startup Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

US doubles down on Huawei fears as Chinese prepare to sue

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has reinforced his attacks on Huawei as the firm apparently prepares to sue the US government over its federal-level ban Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 E-Zine

Modernising IT at the Bank of England

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Bank of England as it starts the modernisation programme for its core system – one that the UK economy relies on. We look at the rise of DevSecOps and how it can help deal with increasingly complex ... Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 Blog Post

Innovate Finance launches initiative to get teens into fintech

Innovate Finance wants to establish a long term pipeline of fintech talent Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

Santander latest bank to tap Google experience

Spanish banking giant is tapping IT skills from Google through its latest senior tech appointment Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 Podcast

Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 6

In this week’s episode of The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team talks about Mobile World Congress, Facebook’s latest data privacy row, the Ocado and M&S partnership, and how the technology industry can tackle unethical data use Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 Blog Post

NatWest launches its baseline open banking feature

NatWest is the latest bank to offer its baseline open banking service Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

IT Priorities 2019: What projects are IT professionals spending their budgets on?

The Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities 2019 survey finds that cloud maturity, security and automation are among the hot areas for spending Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 E-Handbook

A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to deep learning

Deep learning can help companies operate faster and more efficiently. In this 13-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at the advanced tools available for developers building intelligent apps, the frameworks that can be used and the kit that can... Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Invest in proactive approach to security and digital risk

What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading

March 05, 2019 05Mar2019 News

Singapore can now certify security products based on Common Criteria

The city-state is has attained the status of a Certificate Authorising Nation, enabling it to evaluate and certify security products under the Common Criteria standard Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

Australia ramps up on 5G – telcos and banks among the first to benefit

Australia has been touted as a leader in 5G, although the promises of the technology supporting the use of autonomous vehicles will not be realised for now Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

GDS cut expected benefits of troubled Gov.uk Verify system by 75%

In a highly critical report, the National Audit Office says it is 'difficult to conclude' that past decisions to continue with the flagship digital identity system have been justified Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

UK among most expensive countries for mobile data

The UK ranks 136th in the world for the average cost of 1GB of mobile data, according to new statistics Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

Cyber awareness of UK boards found wanting

Boards of many of the UK’s biggest firms must do more to be cyber aware, according to a government report. Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

RSA Security bets on digital risk management

RSA Security chief predicts that managing digital risk is set to become increasingly important to organisations as they complete their journeys to digital transformation Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Opinion

Security Think Tank: Cyber metrics need to be meaningful

What should be the key cyber security risk indicator for any business? Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 In Depth

Futuristic logistics: retailers focused on rapid delivery

From Asos Instant to Ocado Zoom, and a host of new services in between, rapid delivery is gaining traction in UK retail in an attempt to meet customer demand Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 In Depth

Choosing the right kind of hybrid cloud management

We look at the various factors businesses should consider when looking to solve their cloud management problems Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Blog Post

FDM everywoman finalist profile: Laurelin Chase, student at Clacton County High School

WOMEN IN TECH PROFILE: Laurelin Chase, student at Clacton County High School and FDM everywoman in technology awards finalist in the “One to Watch Award” category, talks about the role models that ... Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Blog Post

MWC 2019: Robots, robots and robots, oh my!

All the world loves robots, and when they are robots holding something a human might hold, doing an activity a human might do, and preferably doing it while looking a bit like a human (two legs, ... Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Blog Post

FDM everywoman finalist profile: Nelly Kiboi, software engineer, American Express

WOMEN IN TECH PROFILE: Nelly Kiboi, software engineer at American Express, and FDM everywoman in technology awards finalist in the software engineering category, answers questions about her role ... Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

Danske Bank builds on machine learning to predict IT failures

Danish bank is using artificial intelligence to help it prevent IT outages that could damage its reputation with customers Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Blog Post

FDM everywoman finalist profile: Megha Prakash, founder of Earthmiles

WOMAN IN TECH PROFILE: Finalist in the FDM everywoman in Technology Awards Innovator Award category, Megha Prakash, founder of Earthmiles and Earthmiles@Work answers questions about her role and ... Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 In Depth

Is it too soon for AI in the education landscape?

This year saw education secretary Damian Hinds call for more tech in schools to help reduce teacher workload, but are schools ready, and how do we fix the pressing issues faced by UK education? Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

Clearer North Korean link to global infrastructure malware campaign

Researchers have uncovered clearer links between a North Korean hacking group and a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, defence, nuclear, energy and financial organisations around the world Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 Blog Post

Technology can transform lives and society for the better

GUEST BLOG: In this contributed post, Helen Lamprell, General Counsel and External Affairs Director, Vodafone UK, talks about how technology can be used for social good We are living in an age of ... Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

Fresh data analytics tool slashes Openreach’s Ethernet delivery times

Openreach discusses its work with analytics partner Qlik, which is giving its teams new insights into Ethernet and enterprise fibre network service delivery data, and says it has seen significant service improvements in doing so Continue Reading

March 04, 2019 04Mar2019 News

IT Priorities 2019: APAC keeping pace with digital transformation

Digital transformation is well underway among APAC enterprises which are looking to spend more on refreshing their IT infrastructure and technologies that improve employee productivity Continue Reading

March 02, 2019 02Mar2019 News

Facebook asked George Osborne to influence EU data protection law

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg invited one of the chancellor’s children to Facebook’s office as part of a intensive lobbying programme to influence European data protection legislation Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 News

Facebook facing 10 GDPR investigations in Ireland

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has revealed it has 10 active probes into Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as well as Apple, LinkedIn and Twitter, on its books Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Blog Post

GDPR: Irish Data Protection Commission may show where the WWW is heading

The Irish Data Protection Commission's (DPC) annual report makes interesting reading, given that the World Wide Web is celebrating its 30th birthday this month. People regularly give away vast ... Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Blog Post

Kubernetes management made easier for enterprises

In this guest post, Rob Greenwood, CTO at Manchester-based cloud and DevOps consultancy, Steamhaus, sets out why the emergence of Amazon's managed Kubernetes service is such good news for the ... Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 In Depth

Using simulated disaster management to tackle the security skills gap

With the increasing need for cyber security professionals, organisations are turning to new ways to address the skills gap facing the security sector Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 News

Tech She Can Charter enters second year

PwC charter Tech She Can Charter has entered its second year after having grown to over 90 organisations dedicated to increasing the number of women in tech Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 E-Handbook

Datacentre design and facilities: What you need to know

In this e-guide, we take a look at some of the latest thinking and trends around datacentre design, while shining a light on the differing approaches organisations take to ensure their server farms remain up and running, and can withstand all the ... Continue Reading

March 01, 2019 01Mar2019 Blog Post

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