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2019 Stories

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 News

  Protego Labs launches serverless app security tool

  Security professionals and developers now have a way to assess the security of their serverless applications with a new open source testing tool donated to Owasp Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 News

  Growth of on-premise tech hit by enterprise cloud demand in 2018, Synergy Research shows

  Growth opportunities for on-premise technologies within the enterprise are starting to feel the pinch from cloud, claims Synergy Research's 2018 market review Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 Blog Post

  RBS gets down with the youth as digital bank invests in fintech Loot

  Royal Bank of Scotland wants to appeal to a younger audience as its launches is digital bank Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 E-Zine

  Technology innovation in music

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit the first hackathon at Abbey Road Studios, once home to The Beatles, to find out how tech startups hope to revolutionise music creation. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the technologies and benefits of ... Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: Meeting the security challenge of multiple IT environments

  How can organisations combine software defined networking, containerisation and encryption to prevent rogue code from running freely across a corporate network? Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 Blog Post

  Yes. All homes WILL need gigabit broadband speeds!

  As the UK's full-fibre broadband roll-out gathers pace through 2018 and into 2019, many people continue to believe gigabit services are unnecessary overkill. CityFibre's Caroline Hughes reckons ... Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 News

  Downtime deterrent: Trustpilot SRE on using infrastructure as code to prevent site outages

  Online reviews site Trustpilot has a huge global readership, and here its site reliability engineering manager shares details of how his team help to ensure its services are always on when its users need them Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 News

  First 5G smartphones may have massive price premium

  Android smartphone brands are already preparing to launch their first 5G handsets, but new technical requirements means they won’t be cheap to build, according to analysts at TrendForce Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 News

  AWS secures cloud hosting role in UK government Crown Marketplace programme

  Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform to play key role in how public sector organisations procure common goods and services Continue Reading

• January 08, 2019 08Jan2019 Blog Post

  Okta EMEA lead: good DevOps is strategic, cultural & automated

  Okta is an identity management specialist, so if its techies attempt to table DevOps commentary then they (it, the company) are simply jumping on the Agile DevOps bandwagon and attempting to ... Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  Equinix to open fourth Singapore datacentre in 2019

  The latest investment by Equinix in Singapore comes as datacentre operators look to fill vacant real estate arising from intense market competition between 2017 and 2018 Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  Boards need to be active partners in cyber defence

  Board members must be active governance partners in collaborative cyber defence, says US regional information sharing and analysis organisation Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Blog Post

  “Don’t touch my hair” - expert advice for creating inclusivity

  Part of building a diverse technology workforce is creating an inclusive culture, which can be a challenge when a number of those at the top come from a position of privilege, and are not aware of ... Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Blog Post

  What does Google's EU payments authorisation mean to consumers, businesses and the company itself?

  Google increases its credentials in the EU banking sector with payments licence Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  BlackBerry licenses security tech to IoT device makers

  BlackBerry is to license its secure software development technology to the makers of internet-connected devices to boost IoT security Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Blog Post

  The fintech interview: Part 10 Meniga

  Icelandic fintech Meniga, grew from offering a personal finance tools to a company offering banks digital building blocks, is targeting UK growth. Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Blog Post

  What makes a blockchain developer?

  The Computer Weekly Developer Network talks to Lars Brunjes, director of education at IOHK, the blockchain research and development company behind top 10 cryptocurrency Cardano. Brunjes explains ... Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Opinion

  Security Think Tank: Use SDN, containerisation and encryption tools to boost security

  How can organisations combine software defined networking, containerisation and encryption to prevent rogue code from running freely across a corporate network? Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Opinion

  Visual collaboration needs more than just pixels and pointers

  The merging of audio-visual and information technologies presents new opportunities for collaboration and data sharing Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  Parents claim soft skills are needed for future of work

  Industry body TechUK has found parents are optimistic about their children’s future job opportunities, but many believe a focus on soft skills is needed Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  IT profession to get one of the biggest pay rises this year

  IT workers are set to receive one of the highest pay rises of all professions in the UK this year as competition for their skills increases Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 In Depth

  Expanding the boundaries of the digital workplace

  We look at the steps enterprises can take to implement a secure perimeterless digital workplace Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  NHS Long-Term Plan to bring health service into the digital age

  The long-term plan to transform the NHS by using Theresa May’s £20.5bn-a-year birthday present promises use of artificial intelligence, genomic testing and digital GP appointments for all Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  UK contactless card fraud surges

  Fraudsters stole £1.18m from contactless users in 2018, with the average theft size also increasing Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  Almost half of containers in production have vulnerabilities, study finds

  More containers are being deployed in production, but many businesses are unaware if they are secure Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 Blog Post

  The Linux Foundation decides to ACT on compliance

  Compliance is big... so big, in fact, that ‘they’ now have an Open Compliance Summit. The last Open Compliance Summit was held in Yokohama in Japan at the tail end of last year -- the The Linux ... Continue Reading

• January 07, 2019 07Jan2019 News

  Huawei debuts Arm-based chip, eyes broader server market

  Huawei’s Kunpeng 920 processor is geared towards big data and infrastructure applications, marking its foray into Arm-based servers that are set to change the dynamics of the datacentre market Continue Reading

• January 06, 2019 06Jan2019 News

  Singapore Airlines’ software glitch exposed customer data

  More than 280 members of the Krisflyer frequent flyer programme had their personal information compromised by a one-off software bug Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 Blog Post

  How long will your New Year stay Happy?

  The Freeform Dynamics crystal ball has been given a polish for 2019. Here's a few of the upcoming events - and risks - that we glimpsed in it... Online privacy back in the headlines A year on from ... Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  Modern IT underlines need for zero-trust security

  The increasing complexity of supply chains and interconnectivity of IT systems means the attack surface is widening and security has to evolve accordingly, warns British computer scientist Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  Data breaches affected more than a billion people in 2018

  The personal information of more than a billion people was compromised in 2018 as companies holding the data failed to keep it safe Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 Blog Post

  Hello 2019, same as 2018 (mostly)

  “Nothing changes, on New Year’s Day,” sang U2 many years ago. This piece of self-evident wisdom doesn’t stop the world of tech punditry from excitedly making hyperbolic forecasts at the start of ... Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 Blog Post

  Is Ireland the main life raft for UK fintechs as Brexit approaches and could Paris be a reserve

  Dublin is the natural choice for UK fitechs building an EU footing but there are alternatives Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  German politicians’ data leak shows need for global action

  Hacked data includes contacts’ email addresses, private chats, mobile numbers, photographs and credit card details, which were published on Twitter Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  Phishing attacks hidden by custom fonts

  Security researchers have uncovered a new way in which phishing attacks are evading detection. Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  JP Morgan looks for someone to lead its blockchain developments

  Bank seeks executive to take on blockchain role, with responsibility for creating technology to solve business challenges Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  Norwegian cryptocurrency miners lament proposed loss of energy use-related tax relief

  A wide-ranging push by the Norwegian government’s tax collection agency to clamp down on cryptocurrency miners has incurred the wrath of a company planning to build the world’s biggest datacentre Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 Blog Post

  What is DevOps-as-Code?

  DevOps is a portmanteau (of developer and operations, obviously)... and DevOps is a workplace culture, an approach, a software development and release orchestration concept, a movement even. So ... Continue Reading

• January 04, 2019 04Jan2019 News

  ANZ businesses prefer hybrid cloud

  Companies in Australia and New Zealand are embracing public cloud, but many still prefer a hybrid IT setup Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 E-Handbook

  Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2018

  The year of 2018 was marked by several reports on the spiralling cost of cyber crime to businesses as well as to the national and the global economy, as the cyber security industry turned to the bottom line as a motivator for decision makers to ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  M&A in action: How Majestic Wine paired with Naked Wines to fuel cloud-led digital transformation

  Find out how the acquisition of online-only wine retailer Naked Wines in 2015 has shaped the digital transformation plans of its parent company Majestic Wine Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 E-Handbook

  Top 10 business applications stories of 2018

  The steady modernisation of ERP systems, as they edge to the cloud and are complemented by new-generation customer software, was markedly evident this year. And blockchain and AI are making inroads. In this e-guide, Computer Weekly takes a look at ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 Blog Post

  Cliff’s law

  A new year begins, and the search continues for whoever was behind the Gatwick drones fiasco that grounded hundreds of flights over the Christmas period. Our first port of call would be Chris ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 E-Handbook

  Top 10 cloud stories 2018

  While cloud has established itself as the preferred way for many enterprises to consume IT resources, organisations in some vertical markets have taken markedly longer to come round to its charms. With this as a backdrop, Computer Weekly takes a ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  IT regulators and practitioners need common language

  There needs to be greater understanding between lawmakers and technologists to ensure regulations do not have unintended consequences, says a US computer security researcher and bug bounty pioneer Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  Intel admits chip security has a long way to go

  A year ago, the world came to realise how a side-loading attack could compromise a microprocessor. Intel has been working hard to make fixes easier Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 Blog Post

  Imagine the entire population of Australia using digital banking services from one bank

  Spanish banks now has more digital customers than Australia has people Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  Fortinet to lead cyber security discussion at WEF annual summit

  The head of cyber security firm Fortinet has been named as a discussion leader at the upcoming World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  Hancock promises GP IT overhaul

  New £450m framework will “shake up” primary care IT by getting rid of old systems, using new standards and exploring moving patient data to the cloud, says health secretary Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 Blog Post

  Gemini PDA by Planet: because humans need a keyboard

  I have a usability issue. My Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone is great, but I can’t write things on it… and, believe it or not, I am a writer. Last year I attended a conference in Washington DC and ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 Blog Post

  AI developer toolset series: IPsoft defines 'library models' for AI frameworks

  The Computer Weekly Developer Network is in the engine room, covered in grease and looking for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for software application developers to use. This post is part of a ... Continue Reading

• January 03, 2019 03Jan2019 News

  Trust is key to Microsoft’s APAC cloud play

  A senior Microsoft Asia executive talks up the company’s cloud momentum in the region, how it stands out from the pack, and its priorities in the new year Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 E-Handbook

  Top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2018

  The Netherlands and Belgium might be small in terms of population and land area, but they are leading nations when it comes to the use of technology in society. There are numerous examples of the transformative nature of IT in the Netherlands and ... Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Brighton and Hove gets ready for Orbis migration

  Brighton and Hove City Council has already moved its co-location servers onto Nutanix nodes. It is now looking at moving its primary Hove datacentre Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 In Depth

  Time for a truce in IT’s battle with RPA

  Lack of governance and limited resources have put IT departments at loggerheads with business-led robotic process automation. But RPA and IT teams can help each other out – if they play nice Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 E-Handbook

  Top 10 Artificial Intelligence stories of 2018

  As machine learning find more and more application areas, some experts believe there are certain problem areas that the AI approaches currently in use cannot easily solve. Problems such as modelling climate change show the limits of AI pattern ... Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Kaspersky Lab champions gender equality and digital child safety

  Kaspersky Lab report highlights gender equality in the technology industry and child education about digital security Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Guide dogs not fazed by self-driving robots

  Robotics startup Starship Technologies and charity Guide Dogs are collaborating on a series of tests exploring how service animals interact with robots Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Nordic digital transformation driven by traditional businesses

  More traditional Nordic businesses are fuelling the region's digital transformation, finds report Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 In Depth

  When is it best to stick with paper?

  Going digital has been seen as the thing to do, but there can be limits to digital and there's an enduring value to paper. Digital isn’t always best Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  SMEs urged to get on board with Network Services 2 framework

  Suppliers have until the end of January 2019 to sign up to the new government network services purchasing framework Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  How e-signatures fix broken digitisation

  A big barrier to the end-to-end digitisation of business processes is that certain steps require paper – but DocuSign plans to fix this Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Subpostmasters suing Post Office over IT failures stunned by CEO’s honour

  Subpostmasters’ campaign group attacks Post Office CEO Paula Vennells’ New Year honour amid ongoing court case Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 Blog Post

  Red Hat ups ante for OpenJDK on Microsoft Windows

  Red Hat has, of course, been busy becoming the new IBM version of Red Hat since the firm's recent acquisition. That corporate reality hasn't stopped the open source platform company still pressing ... Continue Reading

• January 02, 2019 02Jan2019 News

  Huawei aims to be more resilient in 2019 amid challenges

  Huawei’s rotating chairman Guo Ping outlines the firm’s priorities to optimise its product portfolio, empower employees and build a more resilient business structure Continue Reading

• January 01, 2019 01Jan2019 News

  SAP user group’s Cooper: Indirect licensing progress welcome but slow

  SAP UK&I User Group chair Paul Cooper on the state of play between SAP and users: sanguine about end of ECC6; S/4 adoption growth steady, indirect licensing still an issue; and C/4 remains unknown Continue Reading