IT for transport and travel industry
Travel and transport companies are leaders in technologies such as ticketing and e-commerce, and with large customer bases they use IT to help engage consumers and deliver better services. Firms such as airlines as well as public transport operators are turning to IT to cut costs and make their passengers more loyal. Our stories examine what makes a successful IT strategy for these high-profile companies.
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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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19 Dec 2024
LockBit ransomware gang teases February 2025 return
An individual associated with the LockBit ransomware gang has broken cover to tease details of a new phase of the cyber criminal operation's activity, which they claim is set to begin in February 2025 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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22 May 2015
Air Traffic Control gallery opens at The National Museum of Computing
Sponsored by Nats, the air traffic control gallery features IRIS radar, a restored PDP-11 and high definition air traffic control simulator Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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11 May 2015
Santander launches 'Boris bike' app
Santander has released an app that allows people to book a 'Boris bike' via their mobile phone Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
11 May 2015
Augmented reality comes to corporate IT
In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from early adopter Zurich Insurance about how augmented reality apps can become part of the corporate IT landscape. We look at Microsoft's Nano Server – the cut-down version of Windows Server designed for the cloud. And we assess the implications of the Nokia acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2015
IoT benefits and privacy not mutually exclusive, says industry expert
It is possible to mitigate the privacy and security risks of the internet of things (IoT) without losing its benefits, according to an industry expert Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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30 Apr 2015
Ryanair remains tight-lipped over £3.3m hacker theft
Ryanair provided no details of how hackers took £3.3m from one of its bank accounts, as industry pundits call for greater collaboration Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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20 Apr 2015
Interview: The software processes behind Hailo's success
In the past, a traditional enterprise application would have been developed as a monolithic piece of software Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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30 Mar 2015
British Airways rewards scheme hack highlights password problem
The hacking of British Airways’ executive club frequent flyer accounts shows the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 Mar 2015
Wi-Fi in the sky: The good, the bad and the ugly
With in-flight internet options spreading around the world, which services should discerning business travellers try, and which should they avoid? Continue Reading
By- John Walton
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06 Mar 2015
Sharing Economy UK launched to champion digital businesses
New trade body brings together digital businesses that encourage consumer and business asset-sharing, such as Airbnb and ZipCar Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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04 Mar 2015
CIO interview: Connected cars set CIO agenda at Volvo
IT has always tried to align with the business, but for Klas Bendrik, group CIO at Volvo Cars, it seems business has aligned with IT Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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09 Feb 2015
The more IT changes, the more technology issues remain the same
In the early 2000s Nigel Beighton was CTO at Lastminute.com. Yet, 15 years on, he says the technology issues he faced then have changed little Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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23 Jan 2015
Case study: Park Resorts engages customers through responsive website
Holiday resort management firm Park Resorts' recently launched responsive website delivers new features and improves the user experience Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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22 Jan 2015
Developing software for smartwatches - how Hailo approached the problem
One of the developers for black cab booking app Hailo talks about the challenges of developing for wearables such as smartwatches Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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22 Jan 2015
Case study: Antwerp port boosts profits with activity-based management software
How the Antwerp Port Authority has improved its business processes with SAS software Continue Reading
By- Stef Gyssels
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20 Jan 2015
Virgin Atlantic Airways outsources digital transformation to Tata Consultancy Services
Virgin Atlantic Airways (VAA) outsources IT to Indian services giant Tata Consultancy Services as the airline creates digital services for customers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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15 Jan 2015
Supplier relationship management lessons from the car industry
IT can learn a lot from the car industry, which has transformed supplier relationship management Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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22 Dec 2014
Top 10 CIO interviews of 2014
The top technology chiefs in the UK shared their opinions and experiences of modern IT leadership Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2014
Lloyd’s Register Foundation grants £10m to Alan Turing Institute
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has announced £10m in funding over five years to support research by the Alan Turing Institute Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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11 Dec 2014
JCDecaux partners with Vodafone to build small cell networks
Vodafone joins outdoor advertising firm JCDecaux to deploy small cell technology on billboards to increase network performance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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03 Dec 2014
UKtech50 2014 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the fifth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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25 Nov 2014
National Trust for Scotland overcomes legacy network challenge
The National Trust for Scotland has replaced a historical network infrastructure with a core service from Brocade Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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18 Nov 2014
Lufthansa confirms €1bn mega-outsourcing deal with IBM
German airline Lufthansa confirms seven-year outsourcing contract with IBM worth €1.25bn Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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14 Nov 2014
CIO interview: Enterprise Rent-A-Car European IT director Jeff King
Enterprise Rent-A-Car European IT director Jeff King rose from the shop floor to an executive directing IT across Europe Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2014
The business challenges and benefits of identity and access management
IT leaders gathered at a CW500 Club meeting to hear from peers about the challenges of identity and access management Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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11 Nov 2014
Qantas puts Oracle ERP in the cloud with Tata Consultancy Services
Airline Qantas signs IT outsourcing services firm TCS to upgrade its Oracle ERP platform and move it into the cloud Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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01 Nov 2014
Inside Kashiwa-no-ha: Hitachi Smart City near Tokyo
Hitachi shares what its Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City looks like near Tokyo, Japan. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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27 Oct 2014
Hitachi Data Systems ploughs ahead with social innovation plans
Hitachi Innovation Forum expects 16,000 delegates to share user cases on how technology is making society safer Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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22 Oct 2014
Firms lack technology for workforce of the future
European businesses will rely increasingly on freelance, geographically dispersed employees as they vie to attract the top skills to their organisations over the next 5 years. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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10 Oct 2014
Fear and loathing could hold back UK internet of things, says KPMG report
More than two-thirds of UK consumers fear growing number of interconnected devices make it too easy for things to go wrong Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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23 Sep 2014
UKtech50 2014 - help us choose the 50 most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly is launching the fifth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - tell us your nominations Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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16 Sep 2014
TfL contactless payments go live
TfL’s contactless card payment scheme goes live today, enabling customers to pay for London transport on contactless bank cards Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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05 Sep 2014
EasyJet sheds 'scrum' image with hybrid IT
EasyJet’s reservation system could not provision for allocated seating, so the airline added a feature on Azure Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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27 Aug 2014
BDUK arrives on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight inaugurates its first rural fibre cabinet delivered by BDUK as the project finally crosses the Solent Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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24 Jul 2014
TfL wastes millions on telecoms, says IIPAG watchdog
Watchdog IIPAG criticises Transport for London (TfL) for its inefficient and fragmented telecoms contracts Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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24 Jul 2014
CIO interview: Rorie Devine, CTO, Hailo
A technology overhaul is taking place behind the scenes at cab-hailing smartphone app Hailo as the company extends its international reach Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2014
UK leads international partnership to fight financial malware
The UK National Crime Agency is leading international collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector to fight bank theft malware Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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09 Jul 2014
Why using voice biometrics is a good idea
Banks and other organisations are turning to voice biometrics, but why do they believe the technology is good idea? Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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07 Jul 2014
Smart light bulbs get security update
Smart light bulb maker LIFX has issued a firmware update after security researchers exposed a security weakness Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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04 Jul 2014
Security Think Tank: The dos and don’ts of a good incident response plan
What does a good information security incident response plan look like? Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2014
Tour de France organiser deploys satellite phone system for UK stages
Tour de France organiser ASO selects Globalstar satellite phones to keep support and emergency crews connected during UK leg of tour Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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03 Jul 2014
Facebook apologises over psychological experiments
Facebook has apologised over the controversial psychological experiments carried out on 689,000 users without their consent in 2012 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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01 Jul 2014
Most people keen to share biometric data for smoother travel
A study has revealed that 89% of citizens agree with the use of biometric identification to aid travel Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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01 Jul 2014
Industrial control systems increasingly under attack, says Kaspersky
Targeted attacks on industrial control systems take place on a regular and increasing basis, says Kaspersky Lab Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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30 Jun 2014
Facebook under fire over secret experiment on users
Facebook has come under fire for conducting a psychology experiment on 689,000 users without their consent Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 Jun 2014
Roadchef exits IBM Global Services for direct supplier relationships
Motorway services firm Roadchef ended an outsourcing deal with IBM Global Services when its IT was up for refresh and moved to SAP Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2014
Wearable tech must comply with privacy laws, warns ICO
Wearable technology must comply with UK data privacy laws, warns the ICO Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 Jun 2014
Google begins complying with European takedown requests
Google has begun removing search results in response to takedown requests from European citizens Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Jun 2014
Go Ahead uses Huddle to improve mobility
Go-Ahead transport’s engineers are using Huddle for mobility and collaboration when maintaining its fleet of vehicles. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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17 Jun 2014
Domino’s breach underlines value of personal data, say experts
The latest cyber breach to hit a high-profile brand underlines the high value of personal data, say security experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 Jun 2014
St Pancras International WLAN upgrade promises gigabit speeds
Upgrade at St Pancras International and other stations served by High Speed 1 rail service will see increases in capacity and speed Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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16 Jun 2014
Microsoft admits running out of IP addresses for Azure
Microsoft has assured US Azure customers data remains in the US, despite running out of US-registered IP addresses at times Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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11 Jun 2014
EE drives mobile phone deals with CRM software implementation
Mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere claims a 400% increase in phone deals after rolling out customer relationship management software Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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09 Jun 2014
IT departments unprepared for internet of things
Only 41% of IT professionals are working on projects to prepare their business for the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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09 Jun 2014
Turing Test 2014 marks historic milestone in artificial intelligence
A computer program has made history by passing the artificial intelligence test set by computer science pioneer Alan Turing Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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06 Jun 2014
Microsoft retaliates to China’s Windows 8 spying claims
Microsoft has launched a social media campaign against China’s claims that Windows 8 is being used for US spying Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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05 Jun 2014
UK airports lead move to cloud services
UK airports are at the vanguard of using cloud to develop innovative services, says Gatwick CIO. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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05 Jun 2014
CIOs should 'leave innovation to marketing'
CIOs should focus on managing the technical infrastructure and leave innovation to other parts of the business – conclusion of a major study. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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02 Jun 2014
Cyber threats hiding in plain sight, says Palo Alto Networks
Cyber attackers exploit commonly used business applications to bypass security controls, research shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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30 May 2014
UK shoe retailer Office hit by data breach
Data breach at UK shoe retailer Office prompts calls for online firms to beef up security around customer details Continue Reading
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30 May 2014
IT supplier insolvencies fall for first time as economy recovers
Technology companies have reached a turning point as insolvencies fall for the first time in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Tim Wood and Henry Kirby
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30 May 2014
Google launches right-to-be-forgotten application form
Google has introduced an online application form for Europeans who want personal data to be removed from online search results Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 May 2014
Android Outlook app has privacy issues, warn researchers
Microsoft’s Outlook.com app for Android is exposing users' data, warn security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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23 May 2014
eBay under fire over handling of data breach
eBay is coming under increasing criticism over its handling of the data breach that exposed millions of user records Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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20 May 2014
US cyber criminal jailed for 20 years
US authorities have jailed a cyber criminal for 20 years, for trading in stolen credit cards and identities Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 May 2014
Internet of things security is relevant to business, says researcher
Internet of things is relevant to enterprise information security professionals, says researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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16 May 2014
Minnesota passes mobile kill switch law to stop theft
Minnesota has become the first US state to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the theft of smartphones Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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09 May 2014
Orange data breach underlines need for encryption, say experts
The theft of 1.3 million customer records from Orange, France underlines the need for encryption, say experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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08 May 2014
Internet privacy could thwart data security, warns expert
Steps to improve online privacy could thwart data security, warns security expert Hugh Thompson Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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02 May 2014
City University London launches data science and cyber security courses
City University London will this year begin its first post-graduate courses in data science and cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2014
Infosec 2014: Threat knowledge is key to cyber security, say experts
Business should improve awareness of cyber risks to stay ahead of criminals, say experts Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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30 Apr 2014
Software developers suffer as IT companies endure rising insolvencies
Increase in the number of IT insolvencies expected as the economy improves Continue Reading
By- Tim Wood and Henry Kirby
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29 Apr 2014
UK and Ireland cyber attacks up 300% in 2013, says FireEye
UK and Ireland enterprises were hit by an average of more than 70 new infections a day in 2013, a report shows Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Apr 2014
Cyber threat detection paramount, says SANS fellow
Cyber threat prevention is ideal, but detection is a must, says Eric Cole, SANS Institute fellow Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Apr 2014
Heartbleed prompts tech firms to pledge open-source support
Top tech firms have joined forces to support open-source software to help prevent future bugs like Heartbleed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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11 Apr 2014
Microsoft halts Windows 8.1 update for businesses due to bug
Microsoft has suspended the Windows 8.1 update for business users because of a bug. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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10 Apr 2014
TCG releases TPM 2 specification for improved security
The Trusted Computing Group has published an updated specification for the Trusted Platform Module Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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08 Apr 2014
EasyJet flies with HR software in the cloud
Airline easyJet is moving to cloud-based human resources software from Workday to manage its 8,000 employees Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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08 Apr 2014
Workday sees opportunity for cloud financial management in Europe
Workday plans to push cloud finance and accounting services to enterprise in Europe, but observers say its background in HR technology may prove an obstacle Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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02 Apr 2014
Study alleges deeper NSA influence on RSA
RSA adopted a second NSA-developed encryption tool, increasing the agency's spying capabilities, a study claims Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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01 Apr 2014
UK update to copyright law imminent
The UK is to update its 1988 copyright law for the digital age in line with a nearly three-year-old review Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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28 Mar 2014
Google says government data requests are up 120% since 2009
Government requests for information about Google customers, have increased by 120% since 2009 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 Mar 2014
Security an unnecessary expense, say one in six techies
One in six IT professionals see security as an unnecessary expense, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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25 Mar 2014
Using NoSQL databases to gain competitive advantage
NoSQL is attracting growing interest from businesses - we examine three case studies: Amadeus, i2O and Temetra Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2014
Target data breach: Why UK business needs to pay attention
Late last year, US retailer Target was hit by one of the biggest data breaches in the industry's history. So what happened and why is it relevant to UK businesses? Continue Reading
By- Lee Munson
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21 Mar 2014
Customer privacy an ongoing challenge, says Unilever
Unilever has set up a programme to address the continually evolving challenge of privacy issues relating to customer data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Mar 2014
Pirated software malware to cost business $491bn in 2014, study shows
Malware deliberately loaded into pirated or counterfeit software is expected cost enterprises $491bn in 2014 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Mar 2014
Firms urged to take tough action on Unix-based cyber attack
Security researchers have urged businesses to take action on a cyber criminal campaign that has seized control of 25,000+ Unix servers worldwide Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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17 Mar 2014
SMEs believes they are immune to cyber attack
Most SMEs believe they are not at real risk of cyber attack, a survey has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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14 Mar 2014
Hacktivism: good or evil?
IT lawyer Dai Davis looks at the rise of hacktivism and its impact on business and international politics Continue Reading
By- Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co
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12 Mar 2014
More than 162,000 WordPress sites used in DDoS attack
Security researchers have uncovered a DDoS attack that used more than 162,000 legitimate and unwitting WordPress websites Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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12 Mar 2014
Tim Berners-Lee calls for internet users’ "bill of rights"
World Wide Web creator marks its 25th anniversary by calling for a “free, open and truly global internet” enshrined in a "bill of rights" Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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10 Mar 2014
Dark web key enabler for cyber criminals, say McAfee researchers
The dark web is a key conduit for the malware industry to refine and distribute its products and services, say security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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27 Feb 2014
Microsoft takes aim at passwords
Microsoft says it is determined to solve the problem of ineffective authentication that relies on usernames and passwords Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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21 Feb 2014
Employee mobiles expose firms to attack, says Webroot
Employees mobile devices expose companies to malicious applications and attacks, according to the latest mobile threat report from Webroot Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Feb 2014
UK firms see 1,000+ internal data breaches a day, study finds
Internal threats are not a high priority for UK firms despite more than 1,000 internal data breaches a day Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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19 Feb 2014
NHS England puts patient database on hold
NHS England is to delay by six months the roll-out of its controversial Care.data scheme for sharing patient records through a central database Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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18 Feb 2014
Cut Microsoft admin rights to mitigate 92% of threats, study shows
Removing Microsoft admin rights from employees mitigates 92% of critical vulnerabilities reported in 2013 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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11 Feb 2014
Virgin Atlantic trials Google Glass for Upper Class
The airline is piloting Google Glass with its staff at Heathrow to try and improve customer service Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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11 Feb 2014
Rights groups call on White House to open privacy review
A coalition of 25 rights groups is calling for a 90-day US government review of big data and the future of privacy to be opened up to the public Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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11 Feb 2014
UK among targets of 'Mask' advanced cyber espionage campaign
The UK has been hit more than 100 times in an advanced global cyber espionage campaign that has gone undetected for more than five years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst