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News Archive
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July 04, 2019
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Jul'19
APAC experts weigh in on cyber security trends
The onslaught of cyber attacks being reported each day has been a wake-up call, but experts say businesses need to be mindful of the limitations of certain security measures
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp outage blights users across the globe
Social networking users have run into technical difficulties this afternoon when trying to access Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Sodin ransomware exploiting Windows zero-day, Kaspersky warns
Security researchers are warning that a recently discovered type of ransomware is now exploiting a zero-day Windows vulnerability, and does not require user interaction to trigger an infection
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Vodafone switches on 5G mobile network
The UK’s longest-standing mobile operator, Vodafone, has officially turned on its 5G mobile network at an event in London, and reintroduced unlimited data packages for users as it looks to shake up the market
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
BT and Openreach told to be more transparent over split
Ofcom’s latest monitoring report on the changing relationship between BT and Openreach finds room for improvement, but is mostly positive
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Why PSD2 adoption in the Netherlands is lagging behind
The Netherlands appears to be falling behind in open banking, even though the Dutch are digitally proficient and are often early adopters of new technology. What is going on?
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
One-third of people prefer instant reply from chatbot about finances to waiting for human reply
Consumers are warming to being supported by chatbots when it comes to financial services, but firms in the sector face hurdles to achieve true end-to-end automation
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Top VPNs secretly owned by Chinese firms
Nearly a third of top VPNs are secretly owned by Chinese companies, while other owners are based in countries with weak or no privacy laws, potentially putting users at risk, security researchers warn
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
IT pros see a role for high-performance computing in business
New application areas are pushing the limits of current computing architecture, leading to HPC moving out of research facilities
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
Cloudflare outage: Firm blames global website outage on routine software update gone rogue
Content delivery provider traces outage back to failings that occurred during a routine update to its web application firewall service
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July 03, 2019
03
Jul'19
APAC firms in developed markets warm up to cloud ERP
A majority of large enterprises in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore are planning to move their financial applications to the cloud within a year
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Government ramps up efforts to counter fraud with analytics
Challenges have been outlined and a consultation launched to find ways to reduce fraud and error loss in central and local government through data-driven technologies.
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
CPS faces legal ruling over refusal to disclose emails with US on WikiLeaks and Assange extradition
A court will decide whether the Crown Prosecution Service can refuse to neither confirm nor deny the existence of correspondence with US on investigations into Julian Assange and WikiLeaks
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
UK consumers still concerned about personal data security
Most UK consumers are still concerned about the security of their personal data, indicating that organisations need to do more to gain consumer trust, such as implementing biometric controls
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Sweden’s Protective Security Act targets cyber risks
IT suppliers must comply with tighter cyber security requirements, but are being offered help from government agencies
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
DWP data hub develops prototype skills recommendation engine
Machine learning algorithm on Microsoft Azure identifies associated skills, based on the skills specified in online job adverts
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Orvibo data leak puts security spotlight on IoT back end
The security of devices that make up the internet of things (IoT) is a top concern for many in the industry, but leaks from an IoT database highlights the importance of back-end security too
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
G-Cloud 11 goes live with 4,200 suppliers securing a place on the framework
The latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework has gone live, with about 700 additional suppliers thought to have secured a place on it this time around
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Watchdog urges biometrics regulation in policing
The annual report from the biometrics commissioner warns that lack of clear laws on the application of the technologies could further undermine privacy and citizen trust
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Singapore to beef up police tech capabilities
Singapore government singles out biometrics, data analytics and digital forensics as promising areas to boost crime-fighting efforts
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Post Office back-office error leaves subpostmaster with thousands of pounds extra
The Post Office has admitted that some subpostmasters are at risk of accounts not balancing due to an error it does not understand
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Few UK firms are cyber insured despite financial losses
More than one-fifth of UK firms have been impacted financially by cyber attacks, yet potentially more than three-quarters of companies polled have never been insured for cyber-related losses
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
Equinix launch $1bn joint venture to secure more European hyperscale colocation spend
Colocation giant Equinix is gunning for a larger slice of the hyperscale community's datacentre spend through formation of $1bn joint venture with Singapore wealth fund
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
Symantec gearing up for future cyber security
Symantec is focusing on enabling businesses to secure data in the cloud after a string of acquisitions, but it also has its eye on the future, which will be all about empowering people, says CTO Hugh Thompson
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
NTT picks London for newly formed global business
NTT says unifying its various units under one umbrella and basing it in London will help it take full advantage of both its clients’ demands for joined up digital services, and the capital’s booming tech economy
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July 01, 2019
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Jul'19
Google Cloud to expand datacentres for delivery of managed Oracle datacentre service with Atos
Google plots datacentre expansions in Germany and North America to provide users with local access to managed Oracle database services in the cloud
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
Interview: Matthew Gould, chief executive of NHSX, on transforming health service technology
NHSX is the latest on a long line of organisations created to overhaul NHS technology – can it make the difference this time? Its new CEO explains why it will
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
Huge jump in cyber incidents reported by finance sector
The number of cyber incidents reported by financial services firms increased nearly 12-fold in 2018 from 2017, mainly due to third-party failures, highlighting several key areas that need improvement
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
Ofcom to make switching mobile operators easier
The often fraught process of switching mobile network operators will become easier for end-users as new Ofcom regulations come into force
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July 01, 2019
01
Jul'19
The Great Eastern way to digital transformation
Regional insurance company Great Eastern has rolled out a new digital platform to better serve customers while morphing its DNA from the inside out
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Visa modernises B2B global payments through open source blockchain
Visa is modernising cross-border business-to-business payments, with blockchain used to connect participating corporate
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
TIN coalition calls for industry action against cyber fraud
An industry group aimed at improving cyber security by tackling enduring challenges has called for collaboration in the fight against cyber fraud
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Cyber crime reporting crucial, say UK police
UK police are gearing up to make it easier for business to report cyber crime, saying that under-reporting continues to be a challenge
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Almost half of shoppers still prefer brands with stores
Despite an increasing amount of people shopping online, factors such as product pricing and whether a brand has a physical store still come into play
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Ofcom gets go-ahead for new Openreach access model
Following referral to the European Commission, Ofcom is pressing ahead with a new regulatory model governing more open access to Openreach’s ducts, poles and dark fibre
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Apple design chief Jony Ive confirms company departure after nearly 30 years
After nearly 30 years of shaping the aesthetic of Apple products, the firm's chief design officer, Jony Ive, is leaving the company
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Interview: How Defra is getting its IT systems ready for Brexit
The director in charge of building and implementing the core systems supporting the department most affected by Brexit talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about the present and future of a new function of hundreds of staff
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Interview: John Seglias, chief digital information officer, Defra
The tech leader at the government department most affected by Brexit talks about digital transformation and carrying out one of the most complex projects in the public sector
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June 28, 2019
28
Jun'19
Interview: Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain
Yasmeen Al Sharaf heads up financial technology strategy at Bahrain’s central bank, which is on a mission to grow and diversify the sector in the Middle East island state
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
MPs to probe UK’s growing e-waste problem
The parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into electronic waste and the circular economy
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Isles of Scilly among first UK locations to get 5G
The Isles of Scilly are to be included in Vodafone’s 5G network roll-out from day one, with the aim of supporting local community organisations
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Dutch bank and researchers begin defence against quantum computing’s dark side
ABN Amro is working with QuTech to ensure that banks can protect data against quantum computers in the future
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Aerohive adds cloud and edge network features to Extreme portfolio
Software-defined network specialist Extreme Networks has bought Aerohive to extend its capabilities in critical areas for future networks
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Data drives decentralisation in Nordic healthcare
Nordic tech startups are applying their skills to solving some of the challenges for the region’s healthcare sector
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
DWP looks to extend digital identity capabilities
Department for Work and Pensions wants to reduce reliance on existing identity assurance methods such as Gov.UK Verify and face-to-face
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Executive interview: George Yianni, head of technology, Philips Hue
In 2007, Wi-Fi required dongles, Bluetooth was for streaming music and smart lights didn’t exist in people’s homes – but then George Yianni had an idea
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June 27, 2019
27
Jun'19
Singapore aims to be global node for 5G innovation
The government will spend S$40m to develop 5G technology use cases in key sectors such as maritime and manufacturing with an eye on exporting Singapore's expertise to global markets
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June 26, 2019
26
Jun'19
NHSX ends digital programmes and sets out delivery priorities
The digital unit concludes tech spending review in the health system, defines delivery missions and drives focus on standards and platforms
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June 26, 2019
26
Jun'19
Fido Alliance announces new standards
Fido Alliance announces new identity verification and IoT initiatives to expand the reach and impact of Fido authentication, which seeks to eliminate the world’s dependence on password-based security
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June 26, 2019
26
Jun'19
Commercial interests put customer security at risk, survey shows
Firms are bypassing security to push products and services into the market, increasing security risks for the organisation and its customers, a poll of information security professionals shows