CW500 and IT leadership skills
The most successful IT managers have developed beyond the core technology skills and exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to make them effective IT leaders. We talk to today's CIOs and IT directors, and to members of our CW500 Club of senior IT professionals, to learn from their experiences and examine how you can improve and develop your IT leadership skills.
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News
20 Dec 2024
Post Office creates CTO role to support ‘extensive and complex’ plans
Post Office bolsters its IT leadership team as it grapples with massive tech transformation with the nation looking on Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Dec 2024
Interview: How Green Cargo’s IT switched tracks to logistics success
Green Cargo CIO Ingo Paas took a few turns to establish his company as a composable enterprise able to flex and react quickly Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
UK government taskforce commits to distributed ledger technologies
Report says distributed ledger technology “has the potential to deliver significant benefits in financial services and other sectors in the future” Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
30 Oct 2018
Power struggle: A row is brewing over EU plans to curb datacentre energy use
In this week’s Computer Weekly, a row is brewing over an EU plan to curb datacentre energy use, and the leading server suppliers are not happy - we analyse the details. Secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock talks exclusively to us about his new technology vision for the NHS. And we examine the growing popularity of short-term “gig” employment for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
Traditional financial services firms face extinction within 12 years
A large number of large banks could disappear within 12 years unless they change business models and economics Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Oct 2018
Why subpostmasters and Post Office are battling it out in the High Court
After over a decade of controversy, next week marks the beginning of a court battle between subpostmasters and the Post Office over allegations of faults in an accounting system leading to unfair prosecutions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Oct 2018
Police tech is ‘a complete and utter mess’, says Home Affairs Committee
Committee has “serious concerns” about police forces’ digital capabilities, interoperability and tech adoption, and urges ministers to take responsibility Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Oct 2018
The lesson of TSB – testing, 1, 2, 3
An organisation’s IT system might look good on the surface, but you can’t fix a problem if you don’t know it’s there Continue Reading
By- Destiny Bertucci, SolarWinds
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News
26 Oct 2018
DNS attacks cost finance firms millions of pounds a year
Average cost of recovering from a single DNS attack is $924,390 for a large financial services company, survey shows Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Oct 2018
Consumer rights champion Which? begins digital journey
Consumer rights organisation has always had a subscription business, but is now transforming into a digital one through cloud computing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
25 Oct 2018
BT picks fintech leader to succeed Gavin Patterson
BT has named Philip Jansen, current co-chief executive of global payments services group Worldpay, as the successor to outgoing chief executive Gavin Patterson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Oct 2018
CTO interview: Proving new technology at Bloomberg
We speak to Shawn Edwards, global chief technology officer at Bloomberg, about identifying and nurturing great ideas Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
23 Oct 2018
CIO interview: Julie Dodd, director of digital transformation and communication, Parkinson’s UK
In her combined role as director of digital transformation and communication, Julie Dodd oversees both IT and marketing at Parkinson’s UK, making it easier to ensure collaboration Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
CIOs and the cloud: The future of European enterprise software
European organisations are moving to the cloud rapidly, but trepidation remains in concerning certain aspects, such as security Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Oct 2018
Where next for digital identity?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government hands its digital identity service, Gov.uk Verify, to the private sector, we examine the history and prospects for the troubled system. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-native architecture. And we compare the flash storage capabilities of the leading cloud providers, AWS, Azure and Google. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Oct 2018
Want a 200% pay rise? If you do, let the robots do all the work
One of the newest Nobel economists has a theory, and if it's correct we'll all be in for a huge salary increase when the robots take over Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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News
19 Oct 2018
Interview: Matt Hancock, secretary of state for health and social care, on his NHS ‘tech vision’
Matt Hancock brings rare digital experience to running the NHS and social care systems, but can he overcome the legacy of past health service technology failures? Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
19 Oct 2018
Postal delivery robots trialled in Norway
The Norwegian postal service is testing out the value and viability of robots delivering mail to homes and businesses Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
18 Oct 2018
Industry and government must collaborate to drive the digital economy, says techUK CEO
Industry and government must work together to grow use of technology across the UK economy, according to techUK CEO Julian David Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: What does inclusion mean to you?
In this panel a group of people from all backgrounds and walks to life discuss what inclusion means to them in an organisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
18 Oct 2018
CW ANZ: Taming the data beast
Software-defined storage (SDS), which promises greater transparency and control over data, is an increasingly important tool in the enterprise technology armoury. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian enterprises are turning to SDS to improve data management and direct data to different tiers of storage or to applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Oct 2018
CW ASEAN: Unlock flash opportunities
Traditional disks can no longer keep up with the needs of modern enterprises, which now rely more on business-critical software to digest heaps of corporate and customer data to make quick business decisions. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a look at how enterprises are taking to all-flash array storage, the factors to consider when laying out a flash storage strategy, and what enterprises need to do to lay the foundation necessary for getting the most out of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2018
How Heathrow transformed using analytics for the people
A Microsoft Azure platform and PowerBI have provided the people who work at Heathrow Airport with a way to use analytics directly to help them improve their performance Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Oct 2018
There is more to fintech than meets the eye
Financial technology goes way beyond the flashy apps facing consumers and into the depths of the back office Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Oct 2018
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies, aged 65
Computer programmer who helped propel Microsoft to become one of the world’s largest businesses will be remembered for his generosity Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
16 Oct 2018
Drilling into AI at Shell
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how oil giant Shell is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to boost workforce safety and productivity. We analyse the attempted Russian cyber attack revealed by the Dutch government. And we look at how blockchain is being used in the food and drink industry to improve supply chain management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2018
Big expectations, huge presence: Gitex 2018 opens
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality are all in the spotlight at Gitex Technology Week 2018 in Dubai Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
11 Oct 2018
The troublesome saga of Gov.uk Verify
As the government plans to hand over its flagship identity assurance programme to the private sector, Computer Weekly looks at the history of the troubled project and how Gov.uk Verify ended up on the chopping board Continue Reading
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11 Oct 2018
Robots in the workplace supported by 81% of business chiefs
Robotic process automation continues to be taken up by more organisations – but despite proven benefits, those that already use it are struggling to scale it up Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
11 Oct 2018
CW Middle East: Middle East warms to humanoid robots
Countries in the Middle East are warming to humanoid robotics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence as these technologies become widely accepted globally. Also in this issue, read why Saudi Arabia has called on London’s fintechs to set up in the country with the promise of government support, and find out how the Gulf Warehousing Company has introduced cloud-based technology to replace paper processes used by its HR department. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Oct 2018
App-based self-service healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the long-awaited mobile app from the NHS, which has started public trials, and ask what it means for a digital health service. We hear from early experimenters of blockchain to find out what it will take for the technology to be enterprise-ready. And we analyse the impact of mergers and acquisitions on corporate networks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2018
Tech takes centre stage in CBI’s pre-Budget wish list
Industry calls on government to set the tone for a tech-friendly business environment after the UK leaves the EU Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Video
05 Oct 2018
Delivering Diversity in Technology: Jess Wade, Imperial College
A video of the presentation given by Jess Wade, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Physics, Imperial College London Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Oct 2018
GDPR case work swamps Denmark’s data protection agency
The agency investigating alleged breaches of GDPR in Denmark is recruiting additional resources to cope with the increase in work Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
04 Oct 2018
CIO interview: Niall Quinn, technology director, Crown Commercial Service
The Crown Commercial Service’s technology director talks about how the government’s procurement agency is working to make buying easier, drive innovation forward and shake up the public sector Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2018
CIO interview: Jason Oliver, ICT director, Science Museum Group
The Science Museum’s outgoing ICT director talks about improving data, dealing with legacy systems and digitising the museum’s collection Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
Filling the blockchain chasm
Blockchain as a term is becoming common language, but there is a long way to go before it will mean anything to the performance of most organisations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Oct 2018
Government explores blockchain to make buying and selling property easier and cheaper
HM Land Registry moves into the next phase of a project that will use the latest technologies to speed up property transactions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
02 Oct 2018
The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our annual list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner, Code First: Girls CEO Amali de Alwis, about the challenges of achieving diversity and inclusion in IT. Also, our latest buyer’s guide looks at the future of collaboration software and asks how to avoid information overload. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2018
CIOs unsure how Brexit will affect their ability to hire IT staff
Harvey Nash/KPMG survey shows CIOs are looking to boost their IT teams, but US and UK immigration rules may block their plans Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Sep 2018
UKtech50 2018 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK IT is on – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year's list Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2018
Amali de Alwis, most influential woman in UK IT 2018 - winner’s speech
Amali de Alwis received the accolade of Most Influential Woman in UK Technology 2018, due to her work as CEO of not-for-profit Code First: Girls Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
28 Sep 2018
Data analytics cuts queues and flight delays at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
Aeroporti di Roma’s CIO, Emiliano Sorrenti, describes how the city’s main airport is using data analytics technology to reduce delays and queue times, securing it an industry award for customer service Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Sep 2018
No let-up in digital banking glitches as TSB and HSBC customers are hit on payday
Online and mobile app banking outages continue to increase in regularity as TSB and HSBC customers report problems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Photo Story
27 Sep 2018
Role models pictured - Most Influential Women in UK technology 2018
Each year Computer Weekly showcases 50 of the most influential women in UK technology to make industry role models more visible and more accessible. Here is 2018's top 10 most influential women in UK technology, including this year's winner Amali de Alwis, CEO of Code First: Girls. Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
27 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Fraser Ingram, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank
Fraser Ingram joined the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banking group as CIO just at the right time – as it was embarking on its digital journey Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Sep 2018
Agile IT held back by legacy tech and legacy budgeting
CIOs admit their organisations cannot keep pace with digital transformation initiatives, with capex budgeting and legacy IT part of the problem Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Creativity and tech ‘two sides of same coin’, says 2018 Most Influential Woman in IT, Amali de Alwis
The winner of Computer Weekly’s 2018 Most Influential Woman in UK IT award, Amali de Alwis, says creativity and technology go hand in hand in the modern world Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018: Rising Stars
Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choices for this year’s female Rising Stars of the UK tech sector Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018
Computer Weekly has announced the list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2018, including this year’s winner Amali de Alwis Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Sep 2018
At the new Cisco, culture is as important as innovation
Cisco’s newly appointed SVP of Emear, Wendy Mars, shares her thoughts on the state of network innovation within the industry, and explains why cultural change is just as important an element of a digital strategy Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Sep 2018
NHS Digital to publish new guidance on data standards
Data could be a huge advantage for the NHS, but data quality and accessibility is still a big challenge, says NHS Digital CEO Sarah Wilkinson as she promises clear guidance on standards and interoperability Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2018
DWP IT chief Mayank Prakash quits for new job outside government
Chief digital and information officer leaves after four years in the civil service – no news yet on his successor Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Opinion
25 Sep 2018
Your IT provider is being acquired – what does this mean for you and your business?
Merger and acquisition activity is widespread in the IT sector, but what does it mean for you when one of your key tech suppliers is bought up by another firm? Continue Reading
By- James Kitching, Coffin Mew
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E-Zine
25 Sep 2018
Mapping the future at Ordnance Survey
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the UK mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, is innovating to put geospatial data at the heart of smart cities. We look at how to manage subscription and licensing costs when moving to the cloud. And we examine how proposals to change the UK visa system could help to tackle IT skills shortages. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Miranda Sharp, director of innovation, Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey’s innovation director talks about how the mapping agency is embracing new technologies, working on infrastructure for connected cars, and creating a geospatial framework in Manchester Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
Businesses that take humans with them on robotics journeys gain the most
Businesses that put human development at the centre of their automation strategies will profit the most Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Sep 2018
RBS, Barclays and NatWest customers suffer more mobile banking outages
Banks apologise for problems that have affected mobile and internet banking services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
20 Sep 2018
Almost 40% of IT professionals say firms aren’t addressing diversity
A large number of people working in IT are not aware of any diversity topics currently being addressed in their organisations Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
19 Sep 2018
CW ANZ: Get to grips with DevOps
The burgeoning DevOps culture in Australia has attracted new market players and led major companies to embrace the movement to get development and operations teams working in unison. But organisations need to be wary of a range of traps while they try to instil a DevOps mindset. In this issue of CW ANZ, we take a look at how Australian organisations are embracing DevOps and the pitfalls they need to avoid. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Sep 2018
CW ASEAN: Time to clear DevOps hurdles
ASEAN organizations are generally aware of the benefits of DevOps, but lesser known are the pathways to success. What would an organization that has successfully implemented DevOps look like? In this issue of CW ASEAN, we look at how ASEAN organizations are bridging the gap between development and operations teams, and the DevOps challenges they are facing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2018
IT sector advises Swedish government on elections and voting system
Swedish IT secure is helping the government make election systems more secure and reduce external influence Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
19 Sep 2018
TechUK calls for councils to establish digital boards
Local authorities should ensure they have a digital board made up of academia, local bodies and industry, to drive transformation, improve capacity and capability Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2018
Santander plans UK tech hub in Milton Keynes
Santander is opening a UK tech hub in Milton Keynes that will have 5,000 staff Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Sep 2018
BMW innovation lab bears fruit with insurtech deal
BMW has struck a deal with one of the tech startups that participated in its innovation incubator Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Video
19 Sep 2018
CW500 interview: Boris Spremo discusses blockchain
Boris Spremo, head of operations at Trustology speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Video
19 Sep 2018
CW500 interview: Mirka Skrzypczak discusses blockchain
Mirka Skrzypczak, head of working capital & trade products at Royal Bank of Scotland speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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Video
19 Sep 2018
CW500 interview: Carlo Del Mistro discusses blockchain
Carlo Del Mistro, head of innovation at Premier Inn speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
18 Sep 2018
Leeds NHS trust vows to dump its fax machines by 2019
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a campaign to get rid of its fax machines by January 2019 in a bid to remove paper and champion innovation Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2018
The importance of smartphone sustainability
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the considerable environmental footprint of the mobile phone industry and ask what can be done to further the circular economy. We find out how disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is being used and when it’s an option for businesses. And we look at some of the UK’s emerging fintech success stories. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2018
CW Europe: Costs stack up for Dutch government IT projects
In this issue of CW Europe, we look at analysis by a Dutch newspaper which discovered that government-controlled IT projects in the Netherlands go over budget by 40%, on average. We also find out how Berlin’s Digital Career Institute is building web skills among refugees and the unemployed across Germany. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
Danske Bank invests in anti-money laundering systems following Estonian problems
Danske bank improves its anti money laundering software, utilising artificial intelligence and machine learning Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
17 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Marcella Flood, head of digital transformation, Allianz Care
Insurance giant’s international healthcare division is dealing with legacy systems while working on a data-led transformation that is underpinned by standards Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
Nationwide Building Society adds over a billion pounds to IT spend
Nationwide is increasing the budget for its latest multi-year IT project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Sep 2018
Middle East hungry for digitisation, says GE’s Bill Ruh
The Middle East is among the most enthusiastic regions in terms of applying digital business models to traditional industries Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
Invest to be customer obsessed
We share insights from Forrester’s ‘Digital Store Playbook’ on how to transform retail operations to enhance the digital customer experience Continue Reading
By- Michelle Besson, Forrester
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News
14 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Amir Nooriala, chief operating officer, OakNorth
The challenger bank’s COO on wanting to be fully cloud hosted, going through a huge cloud migration and being able to rebuild its core banking platform in five hours Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
Tech Nation startup programme demonstrates richness of UK fintech
A Tech Nation programme to support the UK's financial technology startups demonstrates the increasingly diverse range of business-to-business products and services available through the country's fintech community Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Sep 2018
FCA warns it cannot manage financial crime risks without sharing data with EU
FCA admits it will be unable to manage financial crime effectively if it cannot share data with EU authorities. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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12 Sep 2018
Dutch government IT projects run €1bn over budget
Dutch government IT projects are costing much more money and taking far longer than expected Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
Two-thirds of emails not clean, says research
Two-thirds of emails don't make it to the inbox because security systems consider them unsafe, according to research Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Sep 2018
Average technology salary in UK&I reaches over £80,000
The average salary for IT professionals in the UK and Ireland is over £80,000 a year, Computer Weekly has found Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
11 Sep 2018
Retailers buy into AI – the rise of artificial intelligence in retail
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to leading high street and online retailers to find out how they are using artificial intelligence to get more benefits from their customer data. New research suggests outsourcing is bad for software development – we assess the issues. And we look at how to ensure data protection when using containers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2018
Can technology save our NHS?
By the technophiles, digital is seen as the holy grail that will save our NHS, but is technology the answer, and how long will it be before we have a digital NHS? Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2018
Irish tax office testing out artificial intelligence for customer services
The Irish tax office and IT supplier Accenture tries out artificial intelligence for its customer service Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Sep 2018
RBS announces branch closures as part of cancelled project to create challenger bank
The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced more branch closures and job losses as digital transformation continues to transform the sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Sep 2018
UK hesitant over immersive technologies despite positivity abroad, survey finds
UK businesses are lagging behind their counterparts in the US, France and China for AR and VR implementation, due to concerns over security and complexity Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Sep 2018
Arriva ITSM implementation delivers beyond expectations
Transport company replaces several tools with a single cloud-based ITSM platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Sep 2018
Britons concerned over security of contactless payments, research finds
Despite the popularity of contactless payments ahead of cash, Britons are worried about the security of tap and go Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
04 Sep 2018
CIOs raise concerns over Brexit-related developer skills exodus
IT leaders are worried that they will not have enough software developers to support their companies through Brexit Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
04 Sep 2018
TSB CEO out after months of IT problems
TSB’s CEO, Paul Pester, is stepping down after the bank and its customers were beset by another round of IT problems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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04 Sep 2018
Executive interview: Bill Ruh, CDO of GE
With a new CEO in the driving seat, we speak to GE’s head of digital, Bill Ruh, about how the company has refined its digital strategy. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Sep 2018
Power play – how GE builds digital into its products
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to Bill Ruh, the head of GE Digital about how the business has changed to focus on customer outcomes following a change in senior leadership. The company is exploring new industries to take its Predix platform, such as the hospitality sector. We look at the problems of implementing SAP S/4 Hana and speak to experts about how to maximise success. We also explore the challenges of networking microservices. Our CIO interview is PayPoint CIO Jon Marchant. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2018
Zurich begins startup competition to improve its strategy for digital-savvy customers
The insurance company has begun a competition across 20 countries in a bid to find the latest innovative products from startups. Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Sep 2018
CIO interview: Ian Cohen, global CIO, Addison Lee
Addison Lee’s global CIO is building a business strategy and ensuring the transport company has a flexible platform for growth Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2018
Local councils should have a digital leader at board level, says TechUK
Industry body calls on local councillors to have a digital-first mindset, drive transformation and ensure local authorities have digital leadership in place Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
IBM brings AI-powered highlights tool to US Open tennis players
IBM is bringing its AI-powered Watson platform to the US Open tennis players to provide them with insight into their past performances Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Aug 2018
Cunnington’s role as head of function for DDaT needs changing, says IfG report
Kevin Cunnington’s role as the head of function for digital, data and technology (DDaT) should be to sit on the Civil Service Board, spread standards and provide targets for digital transformation, the think tank says Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2018
IT leaders at a crossroads as they grapple with digital technology
CIOs have the opportunity to influence their company strategy as digital technology reshapes business. A survey of CIOs across 70 countries charts a path for IT leaders through emerging technologies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Aug 2018
Hancock appoints chief technology adviser
Hadley Beeman will service as Matt Hancock’s chief technology adviser at the Department for Health and Social Care Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2018
Finland government to review public procurement laws
Finland's government is putting its procurement laws under the spotlight after a major IT fraud Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer