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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News
20 Nov 2024
Apple addresses two iPhone, Mac zero-days
Two zero-day vulnerabilities uncovered in Apple’s operating systems could have allowed for arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting attacks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
19 Nov 2024
Underfunded, under pressure: We must act to support cyber teams
With almost half of cyber pros experiencing more incidents this year, security leaders say their teams are coming under increasing strain. Businesses must be more proactive approach about building a resilient, future-ready workforce Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
UK government proposes new rules for digital supply chain security
Proposals could see IT service providers legally required to adhere to the NCSC’s Cyber Assessment Framework, among other things Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Nov 2021
General Motors restructures IT to develop $25bn software business
Carmaker has divided its IT function, one part focusing on the back office, the other on its software-defined business opportunity Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Nov 2021
Cambridge Quantum tackles rail optimisation for German operator
Among the promises of quantum computing is to run combinational optimisation for tasks such as complex train scheduling to minimise disruption Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Nov 2021
CIO interview: Graeme Hackland, CIO, Williams F1
The Formula One CIO has made big changes to IT over the last few years, helping the F1 team to move forward through cloud-driven business transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
What Norwegians are learning as they pioneer autonomous ships
Norway is leading the world in developing autonomous ship technology – and the world should pay attention to its latest developments Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
Digital surveillance of remote workers may increase enterprise risk
From productivity tools to security threats, we explore how digital surveillance is forcing remote workers towards shadow IT Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Nov 2021
How to manage endpoint security in a hybrid work environment
The future of the workplace is clearly hybrid, but this has untold implications around endpoint security. How can businesses overcome these? Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2021
Gig economy workforce nearly trebles over five years
Over four million people in England and Wales now work for gig economy platforms at least once a week, marking a nearly threefold increase since 2016 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Nov 2021
Belfast City Airport: Most apps in the cloud by 2031
George Best Belfast City Airport has already achieved 50/50 cloud and on-premise working, with 80% of workloads expected to be cloud-based in the next decade. We look at what hybrid cloud means in practice Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
05 Nov 2021
Mining deaths lawsuit against major tech companies dismissed
A legal case against five major US technology companies accused of knowingly benefiting from human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dismissed, but victims plan to appeal Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
03 Nov 2021
Security Think Tank: SASE – marketing buzz or the future of security?
SASE architectures promise to prevent multiple types of cyber attacks, but deciding whether SASE is right for your organisation will require understanding whether SASE is a fit for your use cases in IT Continue Reading
By- Martin Kuppinger, KuppingerCole
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News
01 Nov 2021
No cloud storage for Belfast City Airport in Nutanix hyper-converged switch
George Best Belfast City Airport ditches ageing Dell iSCSI SAN for Nutanix HCI for half the price of nearest contender, and gets DR site into the bargain. Cloud storage was a no-go for cost reasons Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
26 Oct 2021
Interview: Identifying talent at Nasa using data science
David Meza, senior data scientist at Nasa, explains how the space agency is using data analytics and graph database technology to find, recruit and train the skilled people it needs Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2021
Airport operator MAG boosts threat visibility with hybrid SOC
With budget concerns weighing heavy during the pandemic, Manchester Airports Group ditched an impending capex-heavy cyber investment in favour of a hybrid managed/in-house approach. Learn more about its experience Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Oct 2021
What does Saudi Arabia’s autonomous vehicle agenda mean to the rest of the world?
If all goes according to plan, within a few years, one million people will live in Saudi Arabia’s ‘city of the future’ – and every one of them will depend on a fleet of self-driving cars Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
15 Oct 2021
Global IT outsourcing sees record spending and no sign of slowing
Cloud services are being taken up by enterprises rapidly as they accelerate digital transformations Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Oct 2021
Uber faces legal action over ‘racist’ facial verification system
Two UK-based unions are taking Uber to court, claiming their members have been unfairly dismissed as a result of misidentification by the company’s facial verification system Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Oct 2021
How data drives Air Canada’s cargo business
Data-driven insights and artificial intelligence are helping Air Canada to find a new business path as it expands its cargo business following the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
US lawmakers propose ransomware reporting rules
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lends her support to a bill that would require corporate ransomware victims to disclose more information about their attacks to the authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Oct 2021
Qualcomm and SSW get into gear to strike definitive agreement to acquire Veoneer
Purchase of American-Swedish provider of automotive technology designed to augment comms tech giant’s ability to create an open and competitive advanced driver-assistance systems platform for the global auto industry and take ownership of RCS and active safety businesses Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2021
Norway and IoT: A match made in heaven
Norway is becoming a centre of internet of things innovation as tech developers look for answers to some of the country's unique challenges Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
28 Sep 2021
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic
Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
27 Sep 2021
Uber drivers strike over pay issues and unfair dismissal claims
Unionised Uber drivers take industrial action in response to ongoing disputes over pay and claims that drivers are being unfairly dismissed as a result of the company’s technologies Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Sep 2021
IR35 reforms: HMRC confirms compliance checks under way in financial services, oil and gas sectors
Less than six months after the roll-out of the IR35 reforms to the private sector, HMRC has confirmed it has started writing letters to companies requesting details of their compliance procedures Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
23 Sep 2021
Fresh alert over Conti ransomware surge
Conti ransomware crew appears increasingly active, prompting fresh warnings from the US authorities Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Sep 2021
BlackMatter gang ramps up attacks on multiple victims
A wave of new BlackMatter ransomware attacks is hitting organisations around the world, even as the US authorities mull new sanctions on ransom payment infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 Sep 2021
UK tech sector on track for another record year of investment
The UK creates one unicorn tech business a week, as startup funding during the first half of 2021 rockets to £13.5bn Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
16 Sep 2021
Bitdefender launches free REvil ransomware decryptor
Working alongside law enforcement partners, Bitdefender has developed and released a tool to help REvil victims recover their data for free Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Sep 2021
Travel-themed phishing lures spiked this summer
As people begin to take holidays again after more than a year of restrictions and lockdowns, opportunist cyber criminals have taken note, according to new data from Palo Alto’s Unit 42 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 Sep 2021
Tech Nation announces second cohort for Net Zero accelerator
The Net Zero programme from Tech Nation aims to help tech startups and scaleups realise their potential to reduce global emissions Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Sep 2021
UK GDPR faces changes under planned reforms
DCMS is launching a major consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime, under which several key elements of the GDPR are likely to change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
07 Sep 2021
Highways England delivers a digital roadmap
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CDIO of Highways England about her digital services and asset management plans. We explore SIEM and SOAR security tools. And we find out how McLaren Racing is using data analytics to build its cars more efficiently. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2021
National Highways sets out data-driven plan for Strategic Road Network
Digital twins, data sharing, predictive analytics and the use of drones all get a mention in Digital Roads five-year strategic plan Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
01 Sep 2021
University of Sunderland applies technology through robot dog
Students will apply technologies such as artificial intelligence to robotic dog as part of their learning Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Aug 2021
Uber and GMB pledge to end driver exploitation
Pledge to end the exploitation of drivers who use ride-hailing apps was made ahead of Uber and GMB’s first meeting since signing a collective bargaining agreement in May Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Aug 2021
Are proposed data protection changes a threat to UK citizens’ privacy?
Though changes are as-yet undefined pending an upcoming consultation, concerns are already being expressed over the government’s plan to liberalise data protection laws in the service of innovation and growth Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
27 Aug 2021
McLaren Racing pursues car build efficiency with Alteryx
McLaren Racing selects Alteryx analytics software in pursuit of greater car build efficiency in face of Formula 1 cost cap, and to improve fan engagement Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
26 Aug 2021
AI more likely to complement than replace predictive analytics
The discipline of predictive analytics is likely to increase in importance as it is complemented by artificial intelligence. NHS and National Express case studies prove the point Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2021
Tech giants commit to Biden's cyber security action plan
Some of the world’s most prominent tech giants have made a series of commitments to enhance the US’ national cyber security posture following a high-profile meeting with president Biden Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Aug 2021
Government unveils post-Brexit data flow proposals
The government will pursue data partnerships with countries including Australia, South Korea and the US as part of a post-Brexit data regime that may also see substantial changes to the UK’s data protection law Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
26 Aug 2021
NZ privacy lead John Edwards named new information commissioner
DCMS has named John Edwards, currently New Zealand privacy commissioner, to succeed Elizabeth Denham as UK information commissioner Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Aug 2021
UK loses £1.3bn to fraud and cyber crime so far this year
New figures from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show a threefold spike in reported financial losses to fraud and cyber crime in the first six months of 2021 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Aug 2021
Half of MS Exchange servers at risk in ProxyShell debacle
Up to 50% of MS Exchange users in the UK are exposed to three vulnerabilities that are now being actively exploited Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Aug 2021
Swedish IT industry braced for China’s response to Huawei 5G ban
Swedish IT and communications equipment suppliers fear economic backlash from China following Huawei ban Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
20 Aug 2021
How the pandemic transformed IAG’s Hangar 51 accelerator
Businesses of all shapes and sizes have had to take a different approach during the pandemic – Dupsy Abiola, head of global innovation at IAG, explains how IAG transformed its Hangar 51 accelerator during the coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
17 Aug 2021
CIO interview: Victoria Higgin, Highways England
The chief digital and information officer for digital services at Highways England discusses a roadmap for end-to-end data sharing and asset management Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
10 Aug 2021
Dutch lead the way in protecting themselves against internet risks
Dutch citizens come top in a study on awareness of internet risks in Europe, which showed major differences across the continent Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Aug 2021
Startups provide TfL with AI and simulation to keep London moving
Transport for London has awarded contracts to two startups to deliver new technology to support the capital’s road network Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jul 2021
COP26 cyber resource hub launched for Glasgow businesses
New digital information hub for Glasgow business to help organisations keep secure both physically and online ahead of major climate change summit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: Consider cyber policies and procedures as you welcome employees back
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Simon Backwell
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E-Zine
27 Jul 2021
Are we getting cyber security skills all wrong?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the chair of the new UK Cyber Security Council tells us how she plans to fundamentally reimagine what working in IT security means. Our latest buyer’s guide examines ERP modernisation and its role in digital transformation. And we take an in-depth look at the first preview version of Windows 11. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
TfL under fire for relying on Uber facial-verification data in licensing decisions
TfL is facing numerous legal appeals from Uber drivers as a result of its decisions to revoke their private licences on the basis of mistaken information from Uber’s systems Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
22 Jul 2021
All my exes avoid Texas
Jeff Bezos has taken his rocket ship, New Shepherd, for its first ride. A ragtag team of Bezos, his brother, wee Wally Funk and the teenage son of a Dutch financier left Earth for 10 minutes and 10 ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2021
Uber drivers face real-terms pay cut after service fee hike
Unionised Uber drivers have condemned the ride-hailing firm for ‘cynically’ framing its UK service fee rise as a way of improving equality among drivers, rather than a pay cut Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
20 Jul 2021
Volvo: Our friends in software
We speak to Volvo’s head of software platform about the company’s strategy to build a software-defined car Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
15 Jul 2021
UK workforce needs reskilling for net-zero transition
Green Jobs Taskforce report looks at how the UK’s workforce can be skilled up to support the transition to net zero Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
15 Jul 2021
CIO interview: Sylvain Filippi, managing director and CTO, Envision Virgin Racing
The motorsport company’s managing director and chief technology officer wants to use data and technology to prove benefits of electric vehicles and win “in the right way” Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2021
More than half of European IT outsourcing spending will soon be on cloud services
Cloud services will soon be the largest part of the IT services market in Europe, as enterprises invest in them as part of their Covid-19 recovery strategies Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Jul 2021
Multiple Microsoft bugs being actively exploited
Microsoft’s July Patch Tuesday update fixes 117 vulnerabilities, 13 rated as critical and four already being actively exploited Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Jul 2021
Russia tightens pressure on global IT companies
Russian authorities will force certain IT companies with customers in Russia to open local offices Continue Reading
By- Eugene Gerden
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2021
Driving intelligence – behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s in-car software
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes of Volkswagen’s in-car software R&D centre. The UK’s largest supercomputer has gone live in Cambridge – we find out how it will transform healthcare research. And we talk to DWP’s digital chief about the restructuring of its IT capabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2021
Security Think Tank: Reopening is an opportunity to reassess wider security posture
With Covid-19 restrictions easing, offices are welcoming back remote workers this summer, bringing with them their notebooks and mobiles, and creating an endpoint management headache for CISOs. What do security teams need to account for to protect their returning office workers? Continue Reading
By- Louise Barber, Turnkey Consulting
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News
07 Jul 2021
Opportunists seen targeting Kaseya REvil victims
Malwarebytes researchers highlight new spam campaign targeting businesses impacted by the ongoing Kaseya REvil ransomware incident Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jul 2021
Cyber insurance costs up by a third
The frequency and severity of ransomware attacks is a leading factor behind a substantial increase in the cost of obtaining cyber security insurance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Jul 2021
BA reaches settlement in data breach group action
A group action against BA following its 2018 data breach has been successfully settled Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jul 2021
How Transport for West Midlands works with geospatial data
Covid-19 showed why greater data granularity is key, with Transport for West Midlands turning to geospatial data to understand demand for services Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Jul 2021
Should I be worried about PrintNightmare?
The accidental publication of proof of concept code for a Windows vulnerability, and the reclassification of said bug from low to critical severity, has the cyber community concerned. Is it right to be? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Jul 2021
US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency launches ransomware assessment tool
Newly launched service will help US organisations understand how prepared they are to deal with a ransomware attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
29 Jun 2021
UK Cyber Security Council launches inaugural initiatives
Security association seeks to determine terms of reference for committees to oversee standards and ethics, and qualifications and careers in the cyber sector Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
28 Jun 2021
Insurers unprepared for challenges of underwriting ransomware
RUSI think tank calls for an industry-wide reset amid intense challenges for providers of cyber security insurance Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 Jun 2021
Deliveroo riders do not have right to unionise, UK court rules
A legal bid to establish collective bargaining rights for Deliveroo riders been dismissed in court, with judges ruling that they are not entitled to the right to form or join a trade union Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
24 Jun 2021
Make ransomware payments illegal, say 79% of cyber pros
Report produced for MSSP Talion claims overwhelming support for the criminalisation of ransomware payments Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Jun 2021
Carnival Cruises hit by fourth cyber incident in a year
Latest data breach at Covid-hit cruise line comes hot on the heels of two recent ransomware attacks and a spring 2020 breach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Jun 2021
Accenture acquisition will expand services that help customers be more like Tesla
Accenture’s latest acquisition will boost the part of the organisation that helps manufacturers and engineering firms be more like Tesla Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Jun 2021
Trainline hires former Google Play software director as chief technology officer
Milena Nikolic will take on the role of leading the company’s tech innovation. Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Jun 2021
UK promises tougher line on cyber crime
Speaking ahead of the G7 Summit, foreign secretary Dominic Raab says the UK is ready to take on cyber criminals and other malicious actors wherever they may be Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 Jun 2021
Virgin Atlantic expands 17-year relationship with TCS as it begins Covid-19 crisis recovery
Virgin Atlantic has expanded its IT services agreement with Tata Consultancy Services, with 70 of its IT staff transferring to the supplier Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 Jun 2021
Indian IT giants cut carbon emissions by 85% as pandemic stops travel
Spurred by pandemic-related challenges, India’s IT industry has slashed travel costs and carbon emissions through the use of the latest technology Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Jun 2021
Swedish university is behind quantum computing breakthrough
Chalmers University of Technology simplifies the process of measuring the temperatures of quantum computers during complex calculations Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Opinion
01 Jun 2021
Long-term thinking is vital to secure UK’s critical infrastructure
To face down the threat of cyber warfare against UK CNI, the government needs long-term thinking that looks beyond the next general election cycle, says Advent-IM’s Mike Gillespie Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2021
Uber signs collective bargaining agreement with GMB
Uber and GMB sign “landmark” collective bargaining agreement with no ability to negotiate on earnings, attracting criticism from smaller unions that it lacks teeth Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
26 May 2021
Disabled travellers promised better train journeys by Passenger Assistance app
An app developed by UK startup Transreport for the Rail Delivery Group aims to improve train travel for disabled passengers Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
24 May 2021
Air India is latest victim of Sita hack
Data on millions of people who flew with Air India between 2011 and 2021 appears to have been compromised in the recent Sita supply chain attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 May 2021
How Virgin Atlantic used Workplace from Facebook to great advantage during the pandemic
Virgin Atlantic was an early adopter of Workplace from Facebook. We find out how the collaboration tool has supported the airline throughout the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
24 May 2021
UK to have digital border by end of 2025
Home secretary’s plans for immigration reform include border crossing technology, online immigration status service and electronic travel authorisation system Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Biden beefs up public-private security cooperation
Joe Biden has signed a new Executive Order to harden US cyber security and government networks, with an emphasis on information sharing Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2021
How OAG has adapted data services for return to airline travel
Covid-19 led to radical changes across the travel sector. Despite lower passenger flows, global travel data provider OAG reworked its data offerings to prepare for a return to normal Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 May 2021
Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack has grave consequences
The ramifications of a major ransomware attack against a US fuel pipeline operator could spread far and wide Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 May 2021
NCSC publishes smart city security guidelines
Guidance for local authorities, IT and cyber professionals aims to ensure the security of connected, smart city projects Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 May 2021
Netherlands to build new national supercomputer
The Netherlands has laid out plans for its next national supercomputer, to be known as Snellius Continue Reading
By- Kim Loohuis
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News
29 Apr 2021
Impact of low chip supply spreads
Covid-19, shifts in consumer purchasing, sanctions and a drought in Taiwan have come together as a perfect storm to squeeze the supply of semiconductors Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Apr 2021
Office 365 compromise likely led to Merseyrail ransomware attack
Compromise of Merseyrail employee data seems to have begun after a key email account was hacked Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Apr 2021
IR35 private sector reforms: What firms need to do now the start date has passed
While the start date for the onset of the IR35 private sector reforms may have passed, firms in-scope of the revamped tax avoidance legislation may find themselves still with plenty of compliance work still to do Continue Reading
By- Matt Fryer, Brookson Legal
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News
28 Apr 2021
NHS App to serve as vaccine passport for foreign holidays
Existing NHS App will have vaccine passport functionality added to it, transport secretary confirms Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Podcast
27 Apr 2021
Uber drivers’ resistance and the gig economy – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast
In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly and Brian McKenna are joined by Sebastian Klovig Skelton to discuss the legal campaign by Uber drivers for the right to be recognised as workers Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
22 Apr 2021
GCHQ: Cyber investment a guarantor of UK’s global status
GCHQ director Jeremy Fleming sets out a vision for the UK’s cyber security future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
20 Apr 2021
London needs a mayor of growth
Here East’s CEO Gavin Poole on why the next mayor must ensure London remains the tech capital of Europe, and the importance of learning from the past Continue Reading
By- Gavin Poole
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News
16 Apr 2021
Finnish government strengthens country’s IT network security
Finland’s government has created a new national organisation to help public and private bodies improve network security Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
15 Apr 2021
Uber ordered to reinstate six drivers fired by automated process
A default judgment handed down by Dutch court has ordered Uber to reinstate six drivers with compensation following unevidenced accusations of fraud and automated firing via algorithm Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
14 Apr 2021
The tracks of National Rail’s tears
To the meme generation he was simply known as the Airplane Mode Prince, but it seems nobody has taken the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh quite as hard as National Rail. Users of the website woke ... Continue Reading
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