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May 29, 2020
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Kaminario offers cut-price virtual SAN in the cloud
Flash pioneer Kaminario builds its VisionOS out to the cloud and says its cloud block storage is much cheaper than what is available from the native cloud services of the big three providers
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May 29, 2020
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The software innovation impact of coronavirus
Software developers can work remotely, but if workers are expected to work remotely in the long term, can organisations maintain a software innovation cycle?
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May 28, 2020
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IT contractors hit by delays in Covid-19 furlough scheme payments from umbrella companies
A lack of clarity over how Covid-19-related furlough pay calculations should be totalled up for IT contractors working for umbrella companies has left many facing financial hardship, it is claimed
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May 28, 2020
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European General Court annuls ban on proposed Three UK/O2 merger
Court reverses European Commission judgment blocking 2016 purchase of leading UK mobile providers
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May 28, 2020
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Covid-19 calculated to cause 18% drop in net new IoT devices in 2020
Fleet management, heavy transport vehicles, equipment, fixed assets and digital signage are among the internet of things applications hit hardest by the pandemic
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May 28, 2020
28
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Departments launch 69 services on Gov.uk during coronavirus pandemic
During the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, government departments have launched 69 online customer facing services on Gov.uk, with another 46 on track to be delivered
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May 28, 2020
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Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years
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May 28, 2020
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TSB Bank digitises banking forms in response to coronavirus lockdown
As part of its 2022 digital strategy, TSB has begun rolling out electronic forms designed in Adobe XD and processed using Adobe Sign
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May 28, 2020
28
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IoT buyers eye private network deployments for added security
Fully private, segregated networks for IoT deployments are becoming increasingly attractive to many organisations, according to a report
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May 28, 2020
28
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UK government unveils NHS Test and Trace service to combat Covid-19
UK government unveils framework to stop the spread of coronavirus, but contact-tracing launch date not revealed
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May 28, 2020
28
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UK government seeks innovations to tackle space debris
Organisations developing solutions in space surveillance and tracking will be able to bid for a share of a £1m funding pot
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May 28, 2020
28
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How AI can improve food safety
Fujitsu has developed a computer vision model that recognises hand washing gestures to ease the enforcement of stricter food handling rules in Japan
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May 27, 2020
27
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BCS calls for computer coding in scientific research to be more professional
BCS position paper finds the software coding practices of non-computer-science scientists to be insufficiently professional
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May 27, 2020
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Revealed: Surveillance camera network that covered Dominic Cummings’ lockdown travel
A network of automatic number plate recognition and local authority traffic cameras could help police track Downing Street chief of staff Dominic Cummings’ journeys to Durham and Barnard Castle during the Covid-19 lockdown
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May 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: CIOs should consider a new desktop IT strategy
Although the Covid-19 lockdown is easing, office life will not return to normal any time soon, and few will be buying new PCs
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May 27, 2020
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Three-quarters of people expect to work remotely more often after the lockdown
Current changes in working patterns through the Covid-19 outbreak set to see marked shift in the future, and have major impact on digital infrastructures
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May 27, 2020
27
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Subpostmasters crowdfund for justice in IT scandal
Campaign group calls for public support to help potential victims of Post Office Horizon IT scandal
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May 27, 2020
27
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British companies dominate safety tech sector
UK companies dominate ‘safety tech’ sector with a quarter of global market share, says report, although legislation regarding online harms has stalled
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May 27, 2020
27
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Covid-19: Managing spikes in website traffic now IT leaders’ biggest challenge
AppDynamics research reveals that 95% of companies plot new tech course after Covid-19 outbreak as technologists see opportunity to show their value to the business
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May 27, 2020
27
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Makers decides shortlist for Women in Software Powerlist 2020
Software engineering academy Makers has released the shortlist of candidates for its annual Women in Software Powerlist, from which the winners will be selected
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May 27, 2020
27
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New Level39 chief sets out vision for incubator
New head of Level39 speaks to Computer Weekly about her vision for the accelerator going forward, and how it will leverage its network to support the startup and tech community
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May 27, 2020
27
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Hospital uses robots to manage air supply to patients
Northampton General Hospital deploys automation to ensure oxygen is always available as demand increases amid Covid-19 crisis
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May 27, 2020
27
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Enterprise clouds hammered by cyber attacks during pandemic
Remote workers logging onto enterprise cloud service accounts are an easy access point for attackers, says McAfee
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May 27, 2020
27
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PropertyGuru touts 3D virtual viewings with StoryTeller
Southeast Asian property portal PropertyGuru rolls out new capability in its FastKey platform that lets developers showcase properties to prospective buyers through 3D visualisation
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May 27, 2020
27
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Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals
Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government
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May 27, 2020
27
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EE network sees fivefold leap in Zoom users, 45% increase in voice calls, apps since lockdown
Research from mobile operator highlights changing habits of UK citizens during lockdown, with video conferencing seeing massive leap
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May 26, 2020
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Max Schrems accuses Ireland of ‘Kafkaesque’ delay in Facebook GDPR investigation
Privacy campaigner Max Schrems has urged the European Commission to intervene after the Irish Data Protection Commission allegedly used ‘Kafkaesque’ tactics to delay investigations into Facebook’s compliance with GDPR
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May 26, 2020
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StrandHogg mobile vulnerability has evil twin
Variant of the dangerous StrandHogg vulnerability affecting Android phones could allow hackers to access almost all apps on a target device
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May 26, 2020
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One-third of all bank jobs are now tech-related
The proportion of jobs in banks that are technology-related is growing quickly, accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic
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May 26, 2020
26
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Huawei hits out at fresh UK network probe
UK cyber security agency confirms it will conduct a new investigation into the security-worthiness of Huawei’s 5G technology
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May 26, 2020
26
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MoD cuts through competition barriers to sign direct private cloud deal with Microsoft
The Ministry of Defence has justified its decision to directly award Microsoft a 23-month private cloud deal by stating the firm is the only one able to meet its precise technical and data protection needs
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May 26, 2020
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Ericsson enables commercial 5G network for Telia in Stockholm
Swedish operator lays the foundations for the next phase of digital transformation with 5G network designed to open up new user experiences and accelerated innovation in areas such as entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing and transport
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May 26, 2020
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Nokia joins the Open RAN Policy Coalition
Finish comms tech provider reinforces its commitment to the development of future secure mobile radio technologies for 5G by joining open and software-defined network technology consortium
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May 26, 2020
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Lack of clarity around 5G fuels misconceptions about next-generation networks
Revolutionary potential of next-generation 5G network is huge, but research suggests key messages are not hitting home with businesses or consumers
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May 26, 2020
26
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900 more criminal prosecutions of subpostmasters could be unsafe because of IT failures
Post Office re-examines hundreds of prosecutions that could have resulted from faults in Horizon IT system
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May 26, 2020
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Android security vulnerabilities differ by country, say researchers
Manufacturers of Android devices including Huawei, Samsung and Xiaomi shipped devices with different levels of security in different regions, leaving their users exposed to attack
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May 26, 2020
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The Security Interviews: Temper tantrums ahead as GDPR enters its terrible twos?
On the General Data Protection Regulation’s second birthday, Tim Hickman, a data protection lawyer and partner at White & Case LLP, discusses the regulation’s teething troubles and assesses how best to maintain optimum compliance
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May 26, 2020
26
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Thailand gears up for 5G
Thai government forms 26-member committee to develop a roadmap for 5G adoption and address roadblocks related to the recall of unused spectrum from state agencies
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May 25, 2020
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Coronavirus: Australia calls for stronger defences amid cyber attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre offers guidance for critical infrastructure operators to guard against cyber attacks which have already hit the healthcare sector
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May 22, 2020
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EasyJet to be sued over customer data breach
If successful, airline’s potential liability for the loss of millions of customer records could be as high as £18bn
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May 22, 2020
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Small firms seize digital lifeline to get back to business
Research shows Covid-19 crisis has kick-started a small business digital revolution to power recovery, with over a quarter of firms responding to running their businesses remotely with videoconferencing
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May 22, 2020
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Rancho Water turns tap on Extreme connectivity for critical water delivery
US public utility uses secure and resilient wired and wireless network systems to power 45,000 service connections across 100,000 acres
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May 22, 2020
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Covid-19 will leave organisations exposed to higher cyber risks
Hacking attacks and phishing emails could become the new norm, according to research by the World Economic Forum
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May 22, 2020
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Global consortium launches ‘transformative’ subsea cable for African connectivity
2Africa, one of the world’s largest subsea projects, will connect 23 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Europe
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May 22, 2020
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Hancock to Harman: No contact-tracing privacy law
Health secretary claims existing data protection law is good enough to guarantee the security of contact-tracing data
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May 22, 2020
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UK workers struggle to unplug from ‘new normal’ at home
As the country enters month three of enforced working from home, research reveals that as personal devices and app overload blurs home-work life, concerns arise over productivity and the mental state of the workforce
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May 22, 2020
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Nominations open for Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2020
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2020 list of the most influential women in UK technology
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May 22, 2020
22
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Openreach taps Nokia to extend full-fibre network capacity
Deal covers essential equipment to extend Gigabit fibre access network across UK
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May 22, 2020
22
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Why businesses will need to make change the new normal
The lockdown is forcing organisations to change how they operate, and a new study has found that businesses are keen to use automation where possible
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May 22, 2020
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Coronavirus: How MyIX is keeping Malaysians connected
Malaysia’s MyIX internet exchange has been classed as critical national infrastructure, with member telcos adding more capacity to meet the surge in demand for internet services