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May 16, 2018
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NHS England on the cusp of launching first citizen identity pilot
The NHS will begin trialling its identity verification system with a non-clinical service shortly, with 20 other services in the pipeline, according to NHS England chief digital officer Juliet Bauer
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May 16, 2018
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Saudi-con Valley? Kingdom’s bid for global tech leadership
Has Saudi Arabia got what it takes to build the latest Silicon Valley?
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May 15, 2018
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SMEs more worried about GDPR’s threat to reputation than fines
SMEs are more worried about the damage GDPR non compliance will do to their reputations than their wallets
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May 15, 2018
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Vodafone CEO Colao steps down
Long-serving Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao will step down in October after just over a decade in charge
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May 15, 2018
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Openreach starts countdown to the end of analogue phone services
Openreach has started a consultation on the future of telephony services as its parent signals plans to switch off analogue PSTN phone services in seven years' time
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May 14, 2018
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MPs demand 4G mobile network coverage obligation for rural areas
The Rural Business All-Party Parliamentary Group has written to Matt Hancock calling for the government to put legally binding targets in place for 4G mobile network coverage
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May 14, 2018
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Technology continues to transform crime, warns NCA
The UK’s National Crime Agency warns that developments in technology will continue to transform the future crime landscape, in its latest report on serious and organised crime
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May 11, 2018
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Police Scotland did not inform public of mobile phone searches
Members of the Scottish Parliament heard that Police Scotland did not conduct impact assessments or give explanations to the public when they were accessing private data on their mobile phones
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May 11, 2018
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WannaCry’s EternalBlue exploit still a threat
A year after the global WannaCry attacks, the EternalBlue exploit that was a key enabler for the malware is still a threat to many organisations, and many UK firms have not taken action, security researchers warn
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May 11, 2018
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GDS wants to take 'hands off control' on digital identity, says Gov.uk Verify boss
Gov.uk Verify boss Nic Harrison says GDS wants to take its “hands off the controls” of identity, as he confirms target of 25 million Verify user accounts “won’t all be created by government”
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May 11, 2018
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EFF welcomes backdoor-blocking US bill
International digital rights organisation welcomes proposed US legislation that will prevent the government from forcing a company to build backdoors into encrypted products and services
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May 10, 2018
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Government must support SMEs, says Oliver Dowden
The minister for implementation, Oliver Dowden, provides further details on the GovTech competition and talks about GDS’s role as an “innovation incubator”, losing data policy to DCMS and the importance of SMEs
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May 10, 2018
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BT to shut London HQ and cut 13,000 jobs
Another round of cuts comes as BT struggles to reposition itself for sustainable long-term growth
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May 09, 2018
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Vodafone becomes largest next-gen broadband player in Europe
Vodafone has acquired the operations of Virgin Media parent Liberty Global in four European markets, giving it access to 110 million homes and businesses
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May 09, 2018
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HSBC launches open banking app
In line with open banking regulation, HSBC has launched an app that enables users to see accounts from 21 different banks in one place
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May 08, 2018
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Met Police to get integrated policing system from Northgate
Five-year contract covers integrated IT system to be used across the Metropolitan force, two years after it went out to tender
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May 08, 2018
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Nigerian cyber attackers up their game
Nigerian cyber attackers have modernised their approach to cyber crime, security researchers warn
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May 08, 2018
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Virtual tripwire to keep elephant poachers out of Zambian national park
Cisco and Dimension Data are working to protect Zambia’s at-risk elephant population after a successful pilot project in South Africa
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May 08, 2018
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Majority of security professionals favour shorter disclosure deadline
Google’s Project Zero unit’s 90-day deadline for software suppliers to disclose vulnerabilities has always been controversial, but a survey reveals that most security professionals feel even that is too long
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May 04, 2018
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Security pros must avoid hype, demonstrate value, says RBS CISO
Security professionals must avoid over-hyping cyber threats, and penetration testers need to reinvent themselves to demonstrate value to businesses to remain relevant, says RBS CISO
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May 04, 2018
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Most CIOs not interested in “massively hyped” blockchain, finds Gartner
Despite the noise surrounding blockchain technology, not many CIOs are using it or planning to do so in the near future, finds Gartner
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May 03, 2018
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City Police use Lego simulation to teach businesses cyber security
City of London Police are offering to train business leaders and IT security in cyber security using a Lego simulation that is surprisingly close to real life
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May 03, 2018
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TalkTalk worst for broadband customer satisfaction
Ofcom has released statistics on communications service provider customer service metrics, and TalkTalk does not come out of it well
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May 03, 2018
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Netherlands to harness blockchain for waste management operations
Authorities are trying out blockchain to automate many of the processes related to waste transportation in the EU
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May 02, 2018
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Fresh blow for Facebook as court refuses stay in Max Schrems legal action
Facebook has lost a legal attempt to delay the Irish High Court from seeking answers from the European Court of Justice over the legality of EU-US data transfers
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May 02, 2018
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Cabinet Office updates spend controls
Revamped spend controls policy aims to give departments more flexibility, but requires them to keep a 15-month pipeline plan of any current and intended technology spend above £5m
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May 02, 2018
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Critical infrastructure firms urged to patch Schneider Electric flaws
Critical infrastructure suppliers and manufacturing firms are being urged to ensure that their systems are patched up to date, after researchers discover Schneider Electric remote code execution vulnerability
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May 01, 2018
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Google Chrome helps clean up certificate authority industry
The security industry has welcomed the introduction of measures by the Google Chrome browser aimed at achieving certificate transparency
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May 01, 2018
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Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives garner momentum
The Middle East is a hotbed for smart city developments, with activities in the region maturing and adapting to what citizens want
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May 01, 2018
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Three starts to prepare core network for 5G
Mobile operator Three has enlisted SSE Enterprise Telecoms to bring 20 core datacentres on-net as it prepares to start rolling out 5G
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May 01, 2018
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Bristol’s historic bridge pressed into service for rural broadband
Gigaclear is running cables underneath Bristol’s historic Clifton Suspension Bridge to bring ultrafast full-fibre services to forgotten communities
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May 01, 2018
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MPs to grill TSB CEO over IT disaster
Paul Pester will face questions from the Treasury Committee about the bank’s IT problems
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April 30, 2018
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TSB IT disaster moves into a second week
TSB's IT problems have moved into a second week, as the bank fights to get its services and reputation back on track
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April 30, 2018
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Over a million homes can now access FTTP, says Ofcom
Access to viable broadband services continues to improve across the UK, according to Ofcom
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April 30, 2018
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Yorkshire and Humber region awards HSCN contract to Redcentric
Network services provider Redcentric wins the first major regional Health and Social Care Network contract as procurements around England gather pace
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April 30, 2018
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Even the smallest of Dutch towns are becoming smart
An increasing number of Dutch towns and cities use street sensors and big data to tackle societal problems. From smart lighting to artificial intelligence that spots violent behaviour in surveillance footage, smart technology is booming in the ...
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April 27, 2018
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BT risks ‘fading away’ in full-fibre future, says Ofcom CEO
BT risks being consigned to the dustbin of failed tech companies if it messes up the transition to full-fibre broadband networks, says Ofcom CEO Sharon White
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April 26, 2018
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British banks target Israeli security technology
British banks are turning to Israel’s high-tech sector to protect against cyber attacks
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April 26, 2018
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O2 reveals plans for new 4G mobile spectrum
O2 has already turned on 100 new mobile sites since winning big in the Ofcom spectrum auction, and hopes to activate 900 more this year
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April 25, 2018
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Employees still in the dark about data protection
With just a month to go before the GDPR compliance deadline, many employees still don’t know how to protect confidential data, a study shows
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April 24, 2018
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Full-fibre broadband specialist CityFibre acquired for £538m
Full-fibre broadband specialist CityFibre is to be bought by a Goldman Sachs-backed consortium as it seeks more cash to fulfil its expansion plans
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April 24, 2018
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Unified communications supplier Mitel bought by VCs
Unified communications and networking technology supplier Mitel is to be acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners for $2bn
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April 24, 2018
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NHS shared care records: progress, projects and privacy
Sharing health records across health and social care has been something the NHS has worked towards for a long time. As the NHS ramps up its plans, has it finally got the right balance between patient care, privacy and feasibility?
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April 24, 2018
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Google hails positive economic impact of US datacentre growth
Google claims the expansion of its datacentre portfolio in recent years has generated thousands of jobs and seen it contribute billions of dollars to the US economy
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April 24, 2018
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Criminal Courts Review Commission findings in Post Office computer case raise further enquiries
The Criminal Courts Review Commission forensic examination of the IT system at the centre of a legal case against the Post Office has raised further questions
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April 24, 2018
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Telcos see multiple paths to internet of things revenue
A report from Ericsson has revealed that telecoms operators are testing out multiple routes to monetising the IoT
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April 24, 2018
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Orangeworm cyber attack group targets health sector
A cyber crime group is targeting the health sector and related industries in the US, Europe and Asia in a suspected corporate espionage campaign, researchers warn
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April 24, 2018
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Vodafone CityFibre broadband venture gathers pace
Residents of four more cities – Coventry, Edinburgh, Huddersfield and Stirling – will be hooked up to the ultrafast full-fibre broadband service in the coming months
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April 23, 2018
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Capita’s £500m loss raises more questions for outsourcing
The latest loss announced by Capita adds uncertainty to an outsourcing sector already tarnished by the collapse of Carillion
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April 23, 2018
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Community Fibre gets £25m to fund broadband in London
Broadband supplier receives backing from the National Digital Infrastructure Fund to bring full-fibre services to 100,000 more properties across London