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January 25, 2021
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Jan'21
HMRC criticised over continued ‘shortcomings’ in loan charge policy response
House of Lords committee tells HMRC it still has work to do to improve its response to past criticisms of its handling of the government’s controversial loan charge policy
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Vodafone unveils ‘instant’ Wi-Fi
Telco targets digital households and small businesses with new mobile router for use cases including support for video calling, streaming and online learning
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
BT connects Dutch diplomatic missions
New software-defined network services designed to enable secure collaboration and support digital transformation of network supporting Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Nine out of 10 UK card payments in 2020 were contactless
Contactless cards payments accounted for around 90% of card payments in the UK in 2020
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
ICO resumes adtech investigation
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office was criticised for ending its investigation into alleged malpractice in advertising technology, but has now resumed its probe
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Where is Intel going to place its next strategic bet?
Intel is getting a new CEO and the company is on a mission to move beyond the x86, a processor architecture that it has defined and dominated
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Next-gen network roll-outs drive 5G FWA broadband CPE market
Continued momentum revealed for fixed wireless access as analyst sees such services using 5G technology capable of supporting gigabit speeds, creating huge potential to compete with existing fixed broadband services
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Sepa data leaks as agency resists ransom demands
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is resisting extortion demands from a ransomware gang, but has suffered a data leak in retaliation
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Google threatens to cut off Australia
Google’s threat to end its Australian Search operation comes in the face of new legislation that would force it to pay media publishers for news content
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
MinIO stakes leadership claims in cloud object container storage
2016 startup MinIO reckons it has first mover advantage as a container-native platform that provides private/cloud object storage in and orchestrated by Kubernetes
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January 22, 2021
22
Jan'21
Tech salary growth in APAC a mixed bag
The growing demand for IT pros to support digital transformation projects has not translated to higher salaries across the board, survey finds
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Hackney Council tenders for cyber security upgrade
Suppliers are being invited to tender for enhanced cyber security capabilities at ransomware victim Hackney Council
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Immigration exemption in data protection law faces further legal challenge
Human rights groups set to take legal challenge against immigration exemption to Court of Appeal on the basis that everyone, regardless of their nationality or residence, should have their fundamental rights and freedoms protected as stated in the ...
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Microsoft teams up with UK startup to minimise impact of climate change by aviation industry
Cambridge-based startup Satavia is tapping into the Microsoft Azure public cloud platform to help aviation industry minimise the impact its activities have on the environment
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Gamarue malware found on government-issued school laptops
Devices handed out by the government to support vulnerable children contain malware that appears to be contacting C2 infrastructure in Russia
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Two-thirds of CISOs say they’ll be cyber attack victims this year
Security professionals are ever alert to the threats they face, but some still seem to think it is unlikely they will be attacked
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
UKtech50 2021: Vote for the most influential person in UK technology
Our judges have picked a shortlist, and now we invite readers to tell us who should be chosen as the most influential person in the UK tech scene for 2021 – submit your vote now
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Cloud and datacentre giants unite to create climate neutral EU datacentre industry by 2030
Major players from the world of public cloud and colocation have joined forces with trade associations from across the continent to create a climate neutral datacentre industry by 2030
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Interview: Tony Porter, chief privacy officer, Corsight AI
Tony Porter speaks to Computer Weekly about the changes in facial-recognition during his time as surveillance camera commissioner, the ethics of using the technology, and his new role as chief privacy officer at Corsight AI
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Optus taps Nokia for 5G tech to enhance stadium experiences
With crowds slowly returning to outdoor venues in Australia after lockdown, comms tech provider and leading local operator deliver gigabit wireless in-stadium connectivity
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Incompetent cyber criminals leak data in opsec failure
Even cyber criminals need to pay attention to their information security posture, as this cautionary tale uncovered by Check Point reveals
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
NHS Business Services Authority launches digital strategy
NHS body’s digital strategy aims to change culture, practices and processes to create an environment where people can do their best
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Digital knowledge must be integral part of Dutch police training
Research reveals gaps in digital knowledge among Netherlands police, with calls for a training ‘roadmap’ to get officers up to speed to tackle cyber crime
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Government needs to ‘take stock’ of digital progress, says Reform
Think-tank says Covid-19 has shown the importance of a ‘digitally enabled’ public sector, but there is still a long way to go to realise the full potential of technology
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Music publisher BMG taps into Google Cloud to manage and analyse streaming data processes
Berlin-based record label and music publisher BMG is drawing on Google Cloud to revamp its infrastructure to accommodate the music industry's continued shift towards streaming
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
IR35 private sector reforms: IT contractors warned to be wary of non-compliant umbrella companies
The proliferation of websites offering comparison site-like services for umbrella companies has prompted tax experts to warn IT contractors of the financial risk posed by firms offering ‘too good to be true’ take-home pay rates
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Nokia, Mobily unveil world’s first sliced FWA deployment
Global comms tech provider teams with Saudi Arabian telco to pilot world’s first 4G and 5G fixed wireless access network slicing on a live commercial network
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
European telecoms big guns team up to drive Open RAN deployments
Major regional operators embark upon collaboration to provide a framework for the creation of an interoperable market for Open RAN
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Should I be worried about MFA-bypassing pass-the-cookie attacks?
Malicious actors bypassed multi-factor authentication using so-called pass-the-cookie attacks, but how worrying is this and what is the risk to organisations?
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Few workers see employers as ready for new normal
Study finds vast majority of workers feel employers are not fully prepared to support the longer-term move to a hybrid workforce, prompting a need for organisations to plan their ‘future workplace’ better
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
More subpostmasters’ prosecutions sent to appeal for wrongful conviction
Four more subpostmasters are to have their appeals against criminal convictions heard in the appeal courts
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
HSBC closing more branches as customers turn to digital channel
Bank announces branch closures as it reshapes its network for the digital age
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
PAC demands rejigged IT investment action plan from HMRC by end of March 2021
A report by the Public Accounts Committee confirms HMRC is spending too much money on patching legacy IT systems, and needs to prioritise investing in the modernisation of its digital estate
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Broadcast, media sector presents telcos with digital transformation opportunities
Analyst sets out potential winning strategy for telcos in entertainment sector with 5G, multi-access edge computing and network slicing, as well as virtualisation and cloud
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Architect slashes 20% off storage costs with Nasuni NAS gateway
LA-based Jerde Partnership replaced on-premise storage and backup with Nasuni hybrid cloud NAS gateways to provide seamless access across timezones to project files
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
IT scandal exposes legal rule that made it easy for Post Office to prosecute the innocent
Lawyers call for changes to digital evidence rule that made it easier for the Post Office to ‘bamboozle courts’ and make subpostmasters pay a heavy price for its IT failings
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Orange announces submarine cable linking US East Coast to France
Global telco claims significant reinforcement of connectivity and resilience on what it says is the most important submarine route in the world, with two next-generation transatlantic submarine cables
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Malwarebytes also hit by SolarWinds attackers
The nation state group that attacked SolarWinds in December got inside Malwarebytes by exploiting privileged access to its Microsoft Office 365 tenant, the firm reveals
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
Hybrid working a reality but business leaders not yet giving up on the office
Research finds C-suite executives and business leaders will primarily split their workforces between on-site and remote work, with markedly small numbers looking to adopt exclusive on-site or remote working practices
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January 20, 2021
20
Jan'21
How Globe Telecom is doubling down on cloud
The largest mobile operator in the Philippines has moved its legacy systems to the cloud and there is more to come as it looks towards deploying cloud radio access networks and cloud-native applications
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Mavenir, VIAVI enter into collaboration to validate 5G RAN options for US market
Partnership will focus on lab testing of cloud-native radio access systems for major US mobile network operators
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
CIOs blame siloed IT teams and tools for misalignment
The inability of teams to see a single version of the truth is leading to a lot of time wasting among IT departments and businesses
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Legacy security architectures threaten to disrupt remote working
Annual survey of IT leaders finds network security is of prime concern as most companies continue with work-from-home policies
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Questions raised by New Zealand central bank boss, following cyber attack investigation
The governor of New Zealand’s central bank said the organisation must answer questions about its security following a ‘significant’ attack
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
UK fraud agency deploys ArcGIS dashboard for data sharing
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau says it has achieved improved transparency with the public, as well as saving 3,500 staff hours and £100,000
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Value of GDPR fines shows dramatic increase in 2020
European regulators imposed almost €160m worth of fines during the past 12 months, a substantial rise
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
BT to make data for Oak National Academy charge-free
Telecoms giant announces that data charges for government-backed academy will be removed
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Click fraud levels reach new heights in pandemic
Small companies risk losing £10,000 a year, and enterprises as much as £520,000, to cyber criminals as click fraud volumes spike
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Criminals fiddled stolen Covid-19 vaccine data to damage trust
Malicious actors manipulated stolen Covid-19 data in a way clearly intended to damage public trust in vaccines, says the EMA
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
AE Aerospace claims 5G landmark in transforming manufacturing productivity
Leading UK manufacturing business and partners trial 5G to pioneer productivity improvements and drive recovery in key sector hit hard by Covid