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
15 Nov 2024
Microsoft UAE power deal at centre of US plan for AI supremacy
Microsoft pens artificial intelligence energy deal with United Arab Emirates oil giant ADNOC Continue Reading
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Feature
22 May 2024
Neom: The tip of the tech iceberg in the Saudi desert
What is known about plans for Saudi Arabian smart city Neom could be just the tip of the iceberg Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Opinion
27 Apr 2018
GDPR and the right to erasure: hiding in the shadows or welcome shade?
The European Union's new data protection laws introduce a right to be forgotten – but what does it means for corporate IT? Continue Reading
By- Mark O’Halloran, Coffin Mew
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
What is digital transformation?
A guide for executives in the public and private sectors on the myths, realities and best practice of digital transformation, by digital leaders who have been there and done it Continue Reading
By- Andrew Greenway, Ben Terrett, Mike Bracken and Tom Loosemore
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News
27 Apr 2018
BEIS yet to begin procuring IT systems needed for Brexit, PAC finds
Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier says the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy “appears to be operating in a parallel universe where urgency is an abstract concept”, as it needs upwards of 12 new digital systems and so far has none Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Apr 2018
After the TSB debacle, is it time for IT people to run retail banking?
Given that high-street banks are effectively little more than a computer system processing algorithms, would they be better off run by tech experts than bankers? Continue Reading
By- Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute
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News
26 Apr 2018
Expert interview: Dave Moschella, author of Seeing Digital
Dave Moschella speaks to Computer Weekly about his new book, Seeing Digital, which looks at how the “d” in digital stands for disruption Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Apr 2018
McLaren gets new group CIO
Karen McElhatton has been appointed McLaren’s new CIO, following former IT boss Craig Charlton’s departure in February Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Barclays aims to drive entrepreneur startup development with law incubator
Barclays is opening its Eagle Lab incubator in London to help entrepreneurs create successful law businesses. Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
26 Apr 2018
Doing analytics the Disney way
The Walt Disney Company’s head of solution integration tells how analytics helps to personalise the customer’s Disney experience, and how tech plays a leading role in The Lion King’s Broadway success Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Almost all London law firms are using or plan to use artificial intelligence
Law firms are harnessing artificial intelligence to reduce the manual creation and checking of legal documents Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Apr 2018
TSB banking service tech problems continue
TSB customers are still experiencing problems using online and mobile banking services after almost a week of disruption Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Apr 2018
EC calls on online platforms to develop common code of practice to tackle ‘disinformation’
The European Commission says online platforms such as social media and video sites, have not done enough to tackle unethical use, and calls on them “to decisively step up their efforts to tackle online disinformation” Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Finnish R&D and utilities in line of cyber espionage fire, say security police
Finnish research and development, as well as critical infrastructure, are being targeted by state-backed cyber espionage attacks, says report Continue Reading
By- Tarmo Virki
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News
25 Apr 2018
Government promises £300m extra funding as part of £1bn AI sector deal
To become the number one destination for artificial intelligence, the UK needs more specialist skills, and a new injection of funding is aimed at boosting the country’s AI skills pool Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Apr 2018
Scotland’s digital health and care strategy highlights need for collaboration
The Scottish Government will create a joint decision-making board, a national approach to service redesign and a national digital platform to ensure interoperability Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2018
TSB IT meltdown has the makings of an epic
TSB’s very public IT problems will send shivers down the spine of IT teams at large banks that are yet to migrate to new core banking systems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Apr 2018
Digital Catapult aims to accelerate AR and VR startups to long-term success
Ten augmented reality and virtual reality startups can join 10-week Augmentor accelerator, with access to classes, facilities and mentorship Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Apr 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Apr 2018
SuperNova growth programme offers European tech scale-ups chance to pitch for investment
Scale-Up.eu says initiative will enable scale-up companies to grow their business without relying on overseas investment Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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24 Apr 2018
CIO interview: Theo Blackwell, London chief digital officer, Mayor of London’s Office
London CDO Theo Blackwell talks about cross-council collaboration, London’s role as a data-driven city and the importance of ensuring the capital won’t lose out on talent after Brexit. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Apr 2018
London plans to be a smarter city
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we meet the first ever chief digital officer for London, Theo Blackwell, and find out about his plans for making the capital a smarter city. SAP has overhauled its controversial indirect licensing policy – we look at the implications for users. What are the jobs of the future in retail as the sector is transformed by technology? We ask the experts. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2018
ICO and finance regulator assess TSB IT blunder
Customer data was exposed during migration to new core banking platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Apr 2018
Data and digital infrastructure key to genomic sequencing success, say MPs
Science and Technology Committee says genomics had potential to revolutionise the NHS, but is worried delays to NHS digital projects and data sharing concerns could threaten progress Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2018
GDS on the hunt for new chief operating officer
Cabinet Office offers up to £130,000 for chief operating officer role, to act as Kevin Cunnington’s deputy and be responsible for the internal transformation and day-to-day running of Government Digital Service Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2018
CyLon continues to drive cyber security innovation with next accelerator cohort
CyLon has selected the next group of innovative cyber security startups for its seventh London accelerator programme Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
19 Apr 2018
UK and Indian governments agree tech partnership
Agreement aims to identify organisations in the two countries that can work together and open up opportunities for tech entrepreneurs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ANZ: OpenStack gains a foothold in Australia
In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how OpenStack has changed the way Australian enterprises operate their IT infrastructure. Also read how Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining is digging into IoT technology to track vehicles, and how Telstra is investing in two submarine cables to bolster Asia-US connectivity. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ASEAN: SD-WAN helps find best route to cloud
This year, more enterprises will adopt a “cloud-first” SD-WAN architecture to support their increasingly cloud-based application mix. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are gearing up for this eventuality. Also, read how a new HPE facility in Singapore will help build collaborative partnerships across the internet of things, and how communications service providers should embrace microservices and DevOps to thrive in the digital economy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
European IT services spending down as businesses focus on GDPR compliance
European organisations are reducing their spending on IT services and are redirecting resources towards becoming compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Apr 2018
Russian energy giant makes digital tech adoption a priority
Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom Neft is exploring the use of the latest digital technologies across its entire business Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Apr 2018
Artificial intelligence will help Metro Bank customers manage their money
Service will use AI and predictive analytics to provide personalised prompts to help customers control their spending Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Apr 2018
Norway’s tax administration combats economic crime through IT
Authority has updated its IT system to step up the fight against tax evasion Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
16 Apr 2018
Santander uses Ripple technology to offer international payments
Santander has launched an international fund transfer service for retail customers in the UK about two years after it started testing the blockchain-based application Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Apr 2018
Many British workers victims of ‘substandard’ technology in secondary offices, shows research
Workers have claimed they are forced to use poorer technology when outside of the main office Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
16 Apr 2018
Dutch railway operator to experiment with self-driving trains
Dutch railways are on a journey towards fully automated trains, with early tests under way Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2018
Addressing consumer concerns will drive success for open banking
Experts say consumers will feel more comfortable about sharing their data as part of open banking once more valuable use cases become available Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Apr 2018
SFO expands use of AI after successful trial in Rolls-Royce investigation
Serious Fraud Office builds on trials of artificial intelligence in criminal investigations by rolling out a new data management platform Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
12 Apr 2018
The seven levers of digital transformation
Organisations that embark on digital transformation projects often run into difficulties. Following the seven principles of digital transformation will help them reap the benefits of digital technology Continue Reading
By- Sriram Sabesan, Delegata
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E-Zine
12 Apr 2018
CW Middle East: UAE makes artificial intelligence leap
The United Arab Emirates wants to be at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and is already testing its mettle as a global tech advocate and innovator. Also in this issue, read how Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector, and how Dubai’s transport authority has enlisted Here Technologies to build a high-definition map of the city to support its goals around self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2018
CBI calls on government to get post-Brexit regulations right
Ensuring the UK gets rules and regulations right is key to a thriving economy, and convergence with the digital single market is critical for tech companies, according to the CBI Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
European CIOs have budget balancing act ahead of them
There is some consensus among European CIOs on budget rises across the continent, but less so on what to invest in Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2018
HS. focuses on global scaling for healthcare startups in new accelerator programme
HS. is trying to enable healthcare startups to scale internationally as part of its accelerator programme Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Apr 2018
HSBC adopts fintech to fight money laundering
HSBC is using technology from a fintech startup to help it monitor transactions for potential money laundering Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Apr 2018
Deutsche Bank system replacement already paying back
Deutsche bank is replacing a complex IT infrastructure that helps its traders operate and automates regulatory compliance processes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Apr 2018
Pfizer tech startup accelerator will be a shot in the arm for healthcare innovation
Pharmaceutical giant invites startups to apply for its second Healthcare Hub: London accelerator, with the chance to share £50,000 funding Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Apr 2018
Interview: GDPR will give Dutch privacy watchdog its teeth
The Netherlands’ privacy watchdog has not handed out fines so far because there has been no reason to, says the organisation’s chairman, Aleid Wolfsen Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2018
Inside Red Hat’s open culture
The open source stalwart’s culture of transparency, openness and collaboration has been instrumental to its success as one of the world’s most successful software companies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 Apr 2018
Tech City and Tech North merge to support startups nationwide
Southern and northern groups finalise merger to become Tech Nation as government pledges £21m in funding Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Apr 2018
How to rightsize your digital strategy
Don’t wait for a light-bulb moment. Small ideas are best, but businesses must also assess whether their IT is a speed bump, slowing down innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
03 Apr 2018
Data policy move to DCMS causes mixed reactions
Some believe Theresa May handing over government data policy responsibility to DCMS is “downgrading digital government” while others see it as a positive move Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2018
AstraZeneca IT exec steps down
Pharmaceutical giant’s vice-president of IT transformation and office of the CIO, Chris Day, is leaving the company after eight years in the role Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2018
One year to Brexit: Focus on skills development or risk halting digital progress
With 365 days left until the UK leaves the EU, the countdown has begun. Computer Weekly looks at what CIOs should be doing as they prepare for Brexit, and the challenges and opportunities it could bring Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2018
Organisations can use GDPR ambiguity to contest fines in court, experts say
Businesses can use the vagueness of the regulation to argue against fines in court, say experts Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Mar 2018
Government should take a ‘Lego brick’ approach to public services, report says
Report calling for a radical reform of public services says government should open up, standardise processes and stop developing services that already exist Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2018
A month with the Google Pixelbook
We assess how well Google's Pixelbook premium Chromebook works in the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Mar 2018
Arsenal uses Innovation Lab accelerator to improve worldwide fan experience
Arsenal’s Innovation Lab programme has enabled collaboration with “world-class” startups to offer the best experience for fans in the future, says the club’s IT director Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
- 27 Mar 2018
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News
26 Mar 2018
Ransomware publicity heightened awareness but other threats remain, experts say
Due to several high profile attacks over the past year, ransomware is now well known across organisations, but there are other threats to be aware of, say cyber security experts Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Mar 2018
How to make the leap from traditional bank to digital bank
To compete effectively in an increasingly digital financial landscape, conventional banks need to build greater efficiency, value and trust through technology Continue Reading
By- Vittorio D’Orazio and Alistair Newton
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News
26 Mar 2018
Swedish study talks up benefits of artificial intelligence
A major report has reassured Swedish society that artificial intelligence will be a positive force for change despite fears of job losses Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
26 Mar 2018
Swedish industry contributes to 5G evolution
Swedish industrial companies have played a role in the development of Ericsson’s 5G services in the country Continue Reading
By- Jane Hamrin
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News
24 Mar 2018
Government must improve quality and awareness of childcare website, say MPs
Treasury Committee says government should launch websites only when they can cope with the expected workload, after childcare website was down for 160 hours last summer Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2018
CIO interview: Damian Smith, head of IT, England and Wales Cricket Board
Embracing change at an institution more than 200 years old can be a sticky wicket, but England and Wales Cricket Board’s head of IT is batting for a digitally enabled future Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2018
Fintechs weigh up their partnership options
Fintechs need to consider what type of companies they should work with to make the most of open banking regulations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Mar 2018
HMRC sets August launch date for customs IT system
HMRC plans to begin a phased deployment of its Customs Declaration Service this August, with completion expected by early 2019 Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2018
What would coders do in ethical grey areas?
Software developers are writing code that affects the lives of millions of people and how businesses are run, but what do coders think about some of the ethical questions they face? Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Mar 2018
Shared services project is about user needs, not tech, says strategy director
If you’re hoping for the government’s shared services strategy to “break revolutionary ground” in terms of tech, you’ll be disappointed. It’s about serving user needs – not tech – says its strategy director Andy Helliwell Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
AB InBev settles out of court in $600m SAP licensing dispute
SEC filing reveals that brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev has come to an agreement with SAP over the ERP provider's under-licensing claim Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Mar 2018
IBM delivers Watson-powered voice assistant for consumer brands
Alexa and Google Assistant have taken residence in people's homes. IBM aims to give companies a way to deliver their own branded AI voice assistants Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
20 Mar 2018
Croydon Council partners with Rainmaker to shake up its IT
Croydon Council has employed digital transformation specialist Rainmaker to help it change the way it delivers IT over the next three years Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Researchers use AI, big data and machine learning to find best place in the world to live
West Perth in Australia and Hebden Bridge in the UK are among the top locations ranked by machine learning tool in SAS project Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
20 Mar 2018
Where neuroscience meets technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how computer scientists are using data, cloud and virtual reality to understand the brain and improve mental wellbeing. We analyse newly published government documents detailing the early problems with the Universal Credit IT project. And we look at how emerging artificial intelligence techniques can help improve cyber security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2018
Tech firms not “walking the walk” when it comes to diversity
Despite high-tech firms claiming to have a good track record in diversity, most do not consider it when making business decisions Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Mar 2018
Customer experience must be digital focus for banks
Omni-channel technologies can help banks stand out from their rivals, but a good customer experience should be their goal Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Mar 2018
Majority of organisations unaware of costs and responsibilities for cloud outages, research finds
Most companies are unaware about the costs associated with a cloud outage and who is responsible for getting systems back online Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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Video
16 Mar 2018
CW500 video: Sarah Burnett, Everest Group discusses AI
In this CW500 video, Satah Burnett, research vice-president at Everest Group, answers questions on the opportunities AI offers IT leaders Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
Capgemini arm bags European Commission data infrastructure project
The European Commission has extended the contract of prime contractor Capgemini on its open data project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Video
16 Mar 2018
CW500 video: Claire Calmejane, Lloyds Group on AI in business
In this CW500 video, Claire Calmejane, risk transformation director at Lloyds Banking Group answers questions on the opportunities AI offers IT leaders Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
Nordic CIO interview: Jussi Sorvali, HMD Global
The head of IT at Finland-based smartphone maker HMD Global turned to the cloud to get the entire IT department up and running quickly Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2018
CW ASEAN: Time to boost cyber defences
With a relatively young and tech-savvy population, ASEAN has been at the forefront of technology adoption. Yet, this has exposed its people and businesses to more cyber threats, including the massive data leak in Malaysia in 2017. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at ASEAN’s patchy cyber security landscape, including varying levels of cyber resilience across the region, cyber security strategies adopted by different countries, as well as efforts to improve cyber capabilities and foster greater collaboration in the common fight against cyber threats. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Mar 2018
CW ANZ: Report data break-ins – it’s the law
Cyber security is an increasingly global endeavour, with threat actors who know no boundaries unleashing attacks from nearly anywhere in the world. In this month’s issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australia’s mandatory data breach notification law underscores recent efforts to lift its cyber security game, both locally and internationally. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2018
Tesco appoints new chief technology officer
Supermarket giant’s new CTO joins from Airbus and will continue to implement retailer’s digital transformation programme Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
15 Mar 2018
Coders feel responsible for impact of artificial intelligence on society
The technologists building artificial intelligence algorithms should take responsibility for the technology’s impact on society, a survey finds Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Mar 2018
With auditability, deep learning could revolutionise insurance industry
The likes of Google may be pushing deep learning in artificial intelligence, but it may not be the best approach for regulated industries Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Mar 2018
Infosys announces more US jobs
Indian supplier Infosys continues to open hubs and recruit more IT professionals in the US Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Mar 2018
Accountants look to artificial intelligence as clients get more demanding
Accountancy firms are planning to invest in artificial intelligence and automation technologies to free up staff from repetitive administrative tasks Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Mar 2018
Public sector organisations ill-prepared for GDPR
Public sector organisations in the UK need to do much more to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation rule on providing information to citizens about details held about them Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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13 Mar 2018
CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice
The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Mar 2018
Unlocking digital change in criminal justice
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the IT and digital chief at the Ministry of Justice to hear about tackling the challenges of digital transformation across the criminal justice system. European cities are trying to attract British IT talent as a result of Brexit – what does it mean for UK IT? And we take an in-depth look at the fintech sector in our latest buyer’s guide. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2018
Proof of concept shows blockchain could save lives in pharmaceutical logistics
DHL and Accenture pilot tracks pharmaceutical products from manufacture to prescription, showing potential to clamp down on counterfeit medicines Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Universal Credit: How did it go so wrong?
The DWP’s flagship welfare reform was meant to change the lives of benefits claimants through one simple IT system, but was beset by IT problems, low staff morale and delays. Newly released documents help explain what went wrong Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2018
BNP Paribas integrates Tink as part of PSD2 strategy
BNP Paribas Fortis is working with fintech company Tink to integrate software into its mobile app, which will enable customers to aggregate their finances Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Mar 2018
Booking.com annual tech awards focuses on creating visible role models
Booking.com has announced the winners of its 2018 Technology Playmaker Awards and emphasised the importance of having more visible female role models in the industry Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
08 Mar 2018
How banks can make sense of digital disruption
Banks and financial institutions need to go back to basics, deconstruct their core banking processes and strive for zero defects in building applications, says the IT head honcho of Malaysia’s CIMB Bank Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2018
CW Europe: Germany’s Lemoncat takes catering to the cloud
Business catering startup Lemoncat has taken advantage of the affordable cost of living in Berlin and is shaking up the catering sector by harnessing the Amazon and Salesforce clouds. Also in this issue, read how Moscow’s government is taking advantage of high penetration of broadband and mobile internet to expand innovative services under the Russian capital’s smart city programme, and how organisations in the Netherlands still have much to do to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2018
Tech City targets companies outside of London for next cohort in accelerator programme
Tech City UK has placed more of an emphasis on companies outside of the capital for its next accelerator cohort Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Mar 2018
CIO interview: Kevin Hanley, head of innovation, Royal Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland's head of innovation talks to Computer Weekly about creating and supporting change, bringing different technologies together, and how 2018 could be the year blockchain innovation comes to fruition Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Mar 2018
Diversity matters – International Women’s Day 2018
The tech sector has a poor reputation for workplace diversity - if we are to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital economy, this has to change Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
07 Mar 2018
Cyber attacks up nearly 20% in 2017
Research by SonicWall shows there were 9.32 billion malware attacks globally last year, but ransomware attacks fell by 71% Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
07 Mar 2018
Banks more confident than other sectors in face of digital disruption
Banks have accepted the changes brought about by digital disruption and are confident that new technologies will be core to their business success, according to a survey by Fujitsu Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Mar 2018
Local councils call for government funding for GDPR compliance
National Association of Local Councils is concerned complying with GDPR puts financial strain on local authorities and calls on government to help with funding Continue Reading
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