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January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 E-Handbook

A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to 5G mobile networking

5G mobile networking has the potential to propel business into the future. In this 17-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at how to optimise 5G, the advantages of advanced communications and what Télécoms Sans Frontières has achieved through ... Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 Podcast

Podcast: 2022 compliance preview – GDPR goes global

We talk to Mathieu Gorge, CEO of VigiTrust, about what’s looming in compliance, with regulations based on the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation plus the concept of cyber accountability Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Sluggish adoption of Windows 11 with more devices on unsupported OSes

With Windows 11, existing Windows 10 users have until October 2025 to update. Until they do, they will only get one OS update a year Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Umbrella company Brookson self-refers to NCSC following cyber attack on its network

Contractor payroll, accounting and compliance firm confirms its networks have been targeted by an ‘extremely aggressive’ cyber attack that has resulted in some of its systems being proactively taken offline Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 E-Handbook

2021 UKI Media Consumption Infographic: Digital research preferences

In this infographic, we take a look at the impact of the pandemic on IT purchasing in the UKI region and analyse the best marketing and sales approaches for prospect outreach on the new 'digital' normal. Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 In Depth

Finland moves to industrialise quantum computing

For the Finnish government, now is the time to start preparing for the day when quantum computers will have practical value Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Socitm outlines public sector digital trends for 2022

Report identifies the key areas of focus for technology decision-makers in government in the months ahead, across areas from cyber and data to digital identity and 5G Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 In Depth

What does 2022 have in store for hybrid working?

The Omicron coronavirus variant has brought a return of working restrictions. Can we be optimistic about the resilience of organisations as they try to get the best out of their workforce? Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Parasol systems outage leaves umbrella contractors facing late payments

Multi-day outage leaves umbrella company contractors working for payroll processing firm Parasol facing late salary payments, with the firm remaining tight-lipped over the cause of its technical difficulties Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Microsoft veteran turns her attention to levelling up IT industry for women

Diversity goes beyond balancing the internal workforce and should include working with partners that also have diversity as a core objective, says Gavriella Schuster Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Lacuna, Semtech expand LoRaWAN IoT coverage through to satellite connectivity

Wireless and space technology companies collaborate to accelerate IoT adoption with what is described as affordable and simplified connectivity designed to expand further long-range, low-power comms standard Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Twinings selects Rise with SAP to simplify its business brew

Tea company Twinings Ovaltine has chosen SAP’s Rise subscription service to simplify its relationship with the supplier and focus on future growth Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

Post Office received £1bn taxpayer subsidy last year as part of IT scandal compensation

The Post Office has received over £1bn in taxpayer subsidies for its Horizon scandal compensation scheme Continue Reading

January 14, 2022 14Jan2022 News

M1 rolls out voice bot for customer hotlines

The Singapore telco has rolled out a voice bot for a number of customer hotlines to improve customer experience and the productivity of call agents Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 E-Handbook

2021 UKI Media Consumption Infographic: Impact of the Pandemic on IT Purchasing

In this infographic, we take a look at the impact of the pandemic on IT purchasing in the UKI region and analyse the best marketing and sales approaches for prospect outreach on the new 'digital' normal. Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

BT appoints MD of advanced enterprise comms division, inks ABB contract

Managing director appointed for what is regarded as a likely key growth engine for UK incumbent telco’s enterprise business, moving it from a telco to a techco by expanding into services that go beyond traditional calls and lines Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 E-Handbook

2021 UKI Media Consumption Infographic: Engaging Prospect to accelerate the buy cycle

In this infographic, we take a look at the impact of the pandemic on IT purchasing in the UKI region and analyse the best marketing and sales approaches for engaging prospect to accelerate the buy cycle. Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

Satellite broadband boost as Intelsat expands fleet, Inmarsat supports IoT

Satellite providers take connectivity to higher orbit as Intelsat continues investment in global 5G software-defined network while Inmarsat supports IoT monitoring for RWE’s hydroelectric power stations in Wales Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

Google forced to release documents about anti-union campaign

New court documents reveal that Google attempted to keep details of its anti-union campaign confidential by claiming attorney-client privilege Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

Nordic companies targeted in wave of cyber attacks

After a slew of cyber attacks hit major companies in the Nordics at the end of last year, we look at how they were affected and how they have recovered Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

Councillors refuse public release of IT audit of Hackney Psya ransomware attack

Hackney councillors claim an IT audit report is exempt for disclosure as it relates to action taken in relation to the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

98 more Openreach exchange areas to go digital in copper network shutdown

Mildenhall and Salisbury test sites will be first to stop selling copper-based services in 2022 in a further acceleration of Openreach’s plan to halt traditional broadband and voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 Blog Post

Why hybrid IT means having a squeezed middle

From a pure sense of logic, cloud computing is the right choice for almost every situation requiring enterprise IT. Hardware can be deployed as and when required, used on-demand and the management ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 E-Handbook

2022 UKI IT Priorities Infographic: Pandemic Impact & Major Trends

Each year, Computer Weekly asks IT decision-makers what projects they have planned for the coming year. The effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic were evident in the 2022 TechTarget/Computer Weekly IT Priorities survey. To find out more about the ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

Ikano Bank’s team of robots exceeds 2021 targets

How the Swedish bank’s robotic automation project reached its time-saving target with time to spare, automating 168 processes, creating an in-house RPA team and embedding automation in every department’s thinking Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

WM5G gains funding to further 5G RAN

UK’s first region-wide 5G innovation company awarded funding to support the growth of innovative telecoms services across central England Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 E-Zine

CW Middle East: What does Saudi Arabia’s autonomous vehicle agenda mean for the world?

If all goes according to plan, within a few years, one million people will live in Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of the future’ – and every one of them will depend on a fleet of self-driving cars. Also in this issue, read about the UAE's bid to become a ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

2021 a blockbuster year for mobile apps

Research from App Annie reveals most mobile-first environment ever seen, with more time than ever before spent in mobile apps, reaching 4.8 hours a day in the top mobile-first markets Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

NCSC sounds alarm over Russia-backed hacks

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre joins US calls to be wary of Russian state interference in critical national infrastructure IT systems Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

IR35: Impact survey suggests downturn in use of HMRC CEST tool by enterprises

Latest tranche of data from IR35 Shield's Impacts Survey suggests enterprises are increasingly seeking out alternative methods to assess the tax status of contractors rather than rely on HMRC’s CEST tool Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

ICO investigates police use of app to covertly record calls from mobile phones

Surrey and Sussex police forces call in regulators after 1,000 police officers downloaded an app to covertly record phone calls on police-issued mobile phones Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 E-Handbook

2022 UKI IT Priorities Infographic: Budgets and Buying Patterns

Each year, Computer Weekly asks IT decision-makers what projects they have planned for the coming year. The effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic were evident in the 2022 TechTarget/Computer Weekly IT Priorities survey. To find out more about the ... Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 News

RBL Bank taps Google Cloud to drive digital agenda

The private lender will tap Google Cloud to power its customer acquisition engine and improve customer data management and analytics, among other areas Continue Reading

January 13, 2022 13Jan2022 Blog Post

Infrastructure-as-Code series - KPMG UK: IaC's critical role in cybersecurity

The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

MEPs demand EU probe into Pegasus spyware abuse

A group of European Parliament Members has called for an EU-wide investigation into NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware after it emerged EU member states may have used it Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

UK government bodies challenged on secure identity

Public sector bodies in the UK recognise secure identity and access management as critical to the roll-out of digital services, but face challenges in addressing this Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Government backs Turing Institute in bid to set global AI technical standards

The DCMS has announced an AI Standards Hub, comprising The Alan Turing Institute, the National Physical Laboratory and the British Standards Institution to set a global bar for AI technical standards Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Extreme transforms Sweden’s Borås Stad into smart city

Cloud-driven networking company partners with smart technologies provider to transform Swedish municipality into a smart city with secure and reliable public Wi-Fi and simplified network management Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

OVHCloud hit with customer class action over March 2021 datacentre fire

OVHCloud said it cannot comment at this time on the legal action, which is being embarked upon to compensate customers who claim to have lost data as a result of the public cloud firm’s datacentre fire in March 2021 Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

4G dominates IoT with more than 60% of all cellular module models

Internet of things research programme finds 4G represents 60% of the module models catalogued, spanning both high bandwidth and low bandwidth, with 5G lagging currently Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

IT teams give remote tech the thumbs up, but worry about extra work

With people continuing to work from home, remote access technologies have become key tools in supporting a hybrid workforce Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Outsourced IT and business services hit record levels in 2021

Spending on IT and business process outsourcing services in Europe hits highest ever level in 2021, with cloud service spending continuing to grow rapidly Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Microsoft fixes six zero-days in January Patch Tuesday update

A larger than of late Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft comes as defenders continue to grapple with Log4Shell Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Dutch cyber volunteers receive major funding boost

The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure has received a $100,000 donation to expand the scope of its work Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 In Depth

Dispelling the top five myths of modern infrastructure

Modern infrastructure is agile, flexible and scalable. It is at the forefront of every CIO’s digital strategy – and it's everywhere. But with the multitude of choices comes complexity Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 Blog Post

Infrastructure-as-Code series - Copado: The ephemeral cow & the stateful cat

The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading

January 12, 2022 12Jan2022 News

Macquarie joins NSW government’s cloud supplier panel

New South Wales state agencies will be able to access Macquarie’s sovereign cyber expertise and secure cloud, network and datacentre services Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

EU roaming fee return creates opening for eSIM providers

Reintroduction of roaming charges by three of four telco giants sees eSIM providers lining up to take advantage Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 Opinion

How digital-twin technology could revolutionise the healthcare industry

Digital-twin technology is not new, but in many industries it is still regarded as novel and is often misunderstood Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Almost half of Log4j downloads still dangerously exposed

Whether by error or design is unclear, but a great many IT teams are still exposing themselves by downloading outdated, insecure versions of Apache Log4j Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Post Office can’t access records of all money paid to it by victims of the Horizon scandal

A parliamentary select committee was told that the Post Office is unable to access information to accurately calculate compensation for some Horizon scandal victims Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 Blog Post

B2B tech skills as the Cinderella of public policy

When government ministers or their policy wonks think of technology and the economy, you can virtually guarantee they are thinking of consumer tech companies, mostly from the west coast of the US. ... Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 E-Handbook

MITRE ATT&CK, a guide for businesses in 2022

Mitre ATT&CK is a framework, but it can also serve as a foundation to address cybersecurity as a whole moving forward. Download this e-guide and learn more about the Mitre ATT&CK framework, and which trends are shaping the way this tool can be ... Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 E-Handbook

Security Think Tank Christmas Special - The most important lessons of 2021

In this special edition of Computer Weekly Security Think Tank, we asked our panel of cyber security experts to share their thoughts on the most impactful cyber lessons they've learned during 2021. Download this E-Guide and find out more about their... Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Banks accused of neglecting customer security measures

Which? singles out Metro Bank, Virgin Money and TSB over insecure online banking processes Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 Opinion

Need rapid networked storage? Take a look at NVMe-over-TCP

Lightbits helped develop NVMe-over-TCP to provide shared NVMe storage capacity over existing TCP-based networks Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

IT departments struggling to secure printer endpoints

Printers are at risk of attack, just as any other endpoint device, but many IT leaders are struggling to secure their print infrastructure Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

CityFibre gets to work on bringing full-fibre to Cambridgeshire

Further expansion from network provider will fulfil Fenland District Council’s digital needs, bringing previously unavailable full-fibre connectivity within reach of thousands of homes and businesses Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 In Depth

A legal minefield called the metaverse

Will the metaverse create a $1tn revenue market? Who knows? How long will it take to reach this lofty potential? Who can tell? Will people invest across this emerging landscape of speculative riches? You bet Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 Blog Post

Infrastructure-as-Code series - Kyndryl: Beyond the ‘box’, into workable cloud

The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) continues its Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) series of technical analysis discussions to uncover what this layer of the global IT fabric really means, how ... Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

NHS England urged to produce tech roadmap to cope with pandemic backlog

Tech can help to ease the pressure on the health and care system, but basic infrastructure is lacking, a House of Commons report has found Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Companies propose scanning content pre-encryption to fight CSAM

Firms working on the UK government’s Safety Tech Challenge have suggested that scanning content before encryption will help prevent the spread of child sexual abuse material – but privacy concerns remain Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Cyber security failure one of biggest risks facing countries and businesses, warns WEF

Cyber risks are among the top five risks facing organisations and governments over the next two to five years. Digital inequality and the over-crowding of space with communication satellites present further risks Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 E-Zine

How Pepsi is taking digital to the max

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to PepsiCo’s digital director about delivering innovation in customer experience. Our first buyer’s guide of 2022 examines hybrid cloud storage. And we find out how Arkwright and Granville from the BBC sitcom ... Continue Reading

January 11, 2022 11Jan2022 News

Proofpoint acquires Singapore data security startup

Proofpoint’s acquisition of Dathena will bolster its data loss prevention capabilities, enabling organisations to better understand information risk through the use of AI Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Inside Kyndryl’s Southeast Asia playbook

Kyndryl will focus on building local partnerships and tapping opportunities in managed cloud services, among other areas, to stake a claim on the region’s managed services space Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Blog Post

For 2022, let's get less excited about tech

We all understand and recognise the enormous potential for technology to transform our work, our economy, our culture, our society, our lives. We all know the incredible benefits that lie in store ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Mavenir, BAI Communications to deliver Sunderland smart city project

Network software firm enters collaboration with global communications infrastructure provider for smart city project Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Blog Post

Is the commodity server bandwagon running out of steam?

The term “paradigm shift” gets flung about far too much in IT, but we may be at one of those few times that genuinely deserves it. For decades now, specialised hardware devices have been losing ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 E-Handbook

14 tips for successful digital transformation

In this infographic, we provide a glimpse of what enterprises need to do to develop and execute a successful digital transformation strategy. Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Qualcomm announces Microsoft collaboration to boost AR in the metaverse

Mobile chipmaker enters into collaboration with Microsoft to design custom augmented reality chips and integrate software platforms Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

I-6 F1 satellite begins electrical orbit-raising process

What is claimed to be the world’s most advanced commercial communications satellite begins its journey to geostationary orbit Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Blog Post

Oracle’s Steve Miranda: supply chain analytics changing in response to faster business change

Covid has shaken the global economy over the past two years in ways it is hard, if not impossible, to grasp – at least while we are still in the thick of it. Adam Tooze’s book Shutdown: how Covid ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: Smarter with a keyboard

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry OS end of support

The end of support for Blackberry's smartphone operating system represents the end of an era in mobile technology Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: Mobile security

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: End of Support

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: A 5G device may be on its way

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: Beyond devices

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 Photo Story

Blackberry: There was a smartphone before the iPhone

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Samsung breaks 8Gbps barrier for 5G downloads

Comms tech provider lays claim to fastest downlink speeds recorded using a single user device during tests based on 5G standalone dual connectivity that aggregates mmWave and mid-band spectrum Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 In Depth

How to make AI greener and more efficient

Artificial intelligence promises both to combat the ill effects of climate change and to make the emergency worse with excessive energy use. How can AI be made greener? Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Public sector IT and communications spend down 4% last year

Public sector spending on IT and communications was down in 2021, but some departments bucked the trend with major investments Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Young people are leaving tech because of bad culture

There are many reasons young people aren’t choosing a career in tech, but it also seems they are leaving the industry when they find its culture isn’t inclusive enough Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

Digital Catapult and Formula 1 rev up for 5G

UK technology provider Digital Catapult and 5G accelerator 5PRING team up with Formula 1 to explore how 5G can elevate the experience of motor racing fans and unlock new commercial opportunities for F1 stakeholders Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 E-Handbook

Automated document management system tools transform workflows

In this e-guide, we examine the components of a viable DMS and the technologies influencing its broader acceptance, how e-signatures are powering DM Simplementations, the differences between electronic and digital signatures, and the role of ... Continue Reading

January 10, 2022 10Jan2022 News

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