IT innovation, research and development

The great 5G bake-off: where are we and where are we going?

With Mobile World Congress 2018 a week away, early 5G network standards formalised and tests up and running at the Winter Olympics, we assess the state of 5G, and what's needed to kick-start commercial roll-outs Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How AI will underpin cyber security in the next few years

Cyber security risks are growing in complexity and volume, but artificial intelligence techniques can help businesses track and fight them in real time Continue Reading

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• Nicholas Fearn

Trust is key to sharing personal data, ODI research finds

People are more comfortable sharing personal data if they have been told how it will be used, according to the Open Data Institute Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Quarter of retailers say tech investment makes it harder to connect with consumers

Lack of return on investment in technology has left one in four retailers disappointed and unable to connect with their customers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

On the path to diversity in tech

In this week's Computer Weekly, after the UK celebrated 100 years of women's suffrage, we look at what more needs to be done to encourage greater diversity in IT to help tackle the on-going skills shortage, and we hear from female industry leaders. We examine how mobile app developers can improve security. And we look at the role of containers in storage architecture. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

APAC fintech market set to bloom

Government support, the rise of digital payments and a new breed of financial services will put the region’s financial technology market in overdrive over the next few years Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

CW Benelux: Dutch IT expert on a mission to expose vulnerabilities

Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers took full-time leave from his IT job last year and used the time to hunt for vulnerabilities. Read about his mission to find vulnerabilities, report them responsibly and then, hopefully, get them fixed by the vulnerable parties involved. Also in this issue, read how Proximus, Belgium’s largest telecommunications operator, is leaning on Cloudify to support its adoption of network functions virtualisation, and how journalists showed that the email addresses of Dutch politicians are easy to spoof. Continue Reading

Mobile biometrics set to be game-changer in APAC

Telcos, financial institutions and other industry players risk losing market share if they do not keep up with the demand for security, convenience and mobility Continue Reading

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• Lareinna Roxanne Lee and Quah Mei Lee

Smart speakers: How to give apps a voice

Experts discuss how to go about creating compelling voice-enabled user interfaces for smart speakers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Routes to AI goodness

It’s all too easy to conflate the kind of AI being hyped in the industry at the moment with the science fiction notion of machine sentience. We are still a long way from the latter, though, whether ... Continue Reading

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• Dale Vile, Freeform Dynamics

Does artificial intelligence have a language problem?

As AI 'learns' from human input, the language we use becomes an increasingly important consideration Continue Reading

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• Rob Gear, PA Consulting

UK risks unemployment rise unless people are reskilled for AI

The tech industry is optimistic that people will get jobs, but only if they have the right skills – and it looks like the UK is a long way from being artificial intelligence-savvy Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Tech boosts sales at Abu Dhabi’s Healthpoint

United Arab Emirates healthcare provider Healthpoint has increased sales and efficiency through the use of the latest IT systems Continue Reading

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• Alicia Buller

How a digital workplace can drive innovation

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at some of the latest tools for the digital workplace and find out how they can improve collaboration and innovation. We ask what lessons the demise of Carillion has for IT outsourcing. And the CIO of retailer River Island tells us how technology is changing the high street in fashion. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Old IT and staff reluctance stop Scottish NHS from adopting new tech

Outdated technology, lack of scale-up and unwillingness to change working practices are among the reasons why the Scottish NHS is struggling to take up new technologies, according to the Scottish parliament’s health and sport committee Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

UK economy least likely to grow through AI

The UK's poor productivity record is unlikely to grow hugely from artificial intelligence helpers that augment human work Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Organised thinking builds app success

We look at how large enterprises can create an efficient organisational structure for mobile app development Continue Reading

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• Jeffrey S Hammond

CIO interview: Aaron Powell, CDO, NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant chief digital officer Aaron Powell explains why pushing a digital transformation agenda has a real impact on people’s lives Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Australia needs to invest more in R&D to move forward

Innovation and Science Australia has made 30 recommendations for the government to consider if the nation is not to become a global backwater Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

TechUK calls on government to extend Digital Marketplace

Report on how to promote public sector innovation says there must be a “step change” in government procurement and opportunities must be grasped Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

What CIOs need to watch out for in digital transformation

IT head honchos will need to consider new performance indicators, adopt an embedded digital business model and build up an enterprise-wide digital platform to avoid digital deadlock Continue Reading

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• Daniel-Zoe Jimenez, IDC Asia-Pacific

For Cisco, intent-based networking heralds future tech demands

At Cisco Live Europe in Barcelona, Cisco has recommitted to its vision for intent-based networking, announcing new features as it builds a network it believes will be the enterprise platform of choice in years to come Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CW ANZ: Keeping pace

More Australian organisations are turning to business intelligence (BI) and analytics to simplify reporting requirements, even as adoption of such tools varies across the Asia-Pacific region. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, we take a look at areas where BI and analytics tools can have the most impact on business growth in Australia. Also, read more about why AI will become the killer application that will drive cloud computing forward, the evolution of microservices, as well as Australia’s budding supercomputing capabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Bitcoin is a bubble, but manias can have economic benefits

The UK's railway mania, the tulip bubble, the dot com boom and other collective economic madness – such as bitcoin – might lose people a lot of money, but they often lay down important foundations Continue Reading

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• Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute

CW ASEAN: AI puzzle coming together

Forward-looking organisations in ASEAN are embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but mixed access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding are holding back wider adoption. In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how ASEAN is embracing AI and what is being done to shore up AI capabilities and adoption across the region. Plus, read about RHB Bank’s use of chatbots to help consumers apply for personal loans and how a supplier of engineering services is counting on a cloud-based human resource management system to improve efficiency. Continue Reading

Davos: Cyber risks grow as countries turn towards protectionism

The cost of natural disasters is now at record levels, but the cost of cyber crime is far higher. The World Economic Forum hopes to persuade governments to work together on the problem, but with isolationist politics back in fashion, can it succeed? Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Davos debates global tech risks

In this week's Computer Weekly, world leaders at Davos discuss the growing reliance on technology and how to tackle the political and economic threats of the digital age. Our latest buyer's guide examines mobile app development. And we look at the biggest challenges facing CIOs in 2018 - including digital skills, automation, innovation and diversity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

ODI report reveals key data publishing challenges

Lack of standards, vision and adequate skills among key reasons organisations are struggling to publish quality data, according to Open Data Institute Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Theresa May wants UK to be world leader in ‘ethical AI’

In her World Economic Forum speech, the prime minister highlights the need to harness tech, flies the flag for “responsible AI development” and calls on tech companies to step up and fight paedophiles and terrorists using online platforms Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Robots are needed to manage the automation robots

The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Department for International Development launches digital strategy

Strategy highlights potential of technology to reduce poverty as department aims to become a global leader in digital Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Modern methodology gives Sweden’s 100-year-old SKF a digital push

Long-established engineering company takes a leaf out of the startup guide to software development Continue Reading

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• Jane Hamrin

Facebook offers funding to secure the internet

Facebook has announced that it is offering funding for research into ways of improving internet security Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Security Editor

NHS England wants to use algorithms to handle NHS 111 enquiries

NHS England looks at potential of processing patient enquiries using algorithms as it works on rolling out an online version of NHS 111 by December 2018 Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Manchester’s CityVerve launches new internet of things challenge for SMEs and startups

Manchester’s CityVerve smart city project has called for IoT developers and startups to tackle challenges in healthcare, transport and energy Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Lancashire Police launches voice-driven Amazon Alexa app

Lancashire Constabulary’s new app gives users hourly news updates and sends pictures of wanted criminals straight to their Amazon Echo devices Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Health and care in Wales must take advantage of tech, says parliamentary report

The Welsh government must do more to gain the benefits of technology and innovation to deliver better and more effective care, according to a parliamentary review of the country’s health and care system Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing

Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017 Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Tech vital to helping solve crime, says policing minister

Policing minister Nick Hurd calls on police forces across the UK to seize the opportunities brought by digital technologies Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Dream machines: how IT is changing the world of neuroscience

We talk to computer scientist and entrepreneur Jamil El Imad about the cutting-edge intersection of neuroscience and IT Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil

Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

How to fix the Meltdown and Spectre chip flaws

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style voice recognition smart speakers can help with CRM strategies and open up new sources of customer data. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps and the benefits being delivered. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Four CIO trends to watch in 2018

As automation becomes more popular, bringing with it plenty of opportunities, 2018 is all about investing in in-house skills and innovation, with a focus on equality and flexibility Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Advanced Asian countries well positioned for Industry 4.0

The industrialised economies of Asia are well-poised to benefit from advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, but true industrial transformation remains nascent Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Call for statutory regulation of police number plate cameras amid concerns over accuracy

The UK’s automatic number plate recognition database – one the largest non-military data-gathering systems – records up to 1.2 million false readings of number plates every day. It should be subject to statutory regulation, says an independent watchdog Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Alan Turing Institute to add universities of Birmingham and Exeter to data science network

The Alan Turing Institute has announced the latest two universities to join its data science research network Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

UKtech50 2017: Creating an innovation culture

Claire Calmjane of Lloyds Banking Group, Louise McCarthy, Stuart Birrell of Heathrow Airport and Marcus East from National Geographic discuss innovation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Retail banking regulations hit UK with the potential of a ‘Big Bang’ moment

The UK retail banking sector is at the beginning of a journey towards to a more competitive future as new regulation hits them Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Sample datasets key to successful AI at NHS

IT providers will need access to datasets from NHS Digital to create artificial intelligence algorithms, but they should be held accountable for the systems they develop, says report Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CES 2018: Hyundai and Cisco bring SDN to the automobile

Hyundai will debut a new generation of hyperconnected software-defined car in 2019, incorporating a Cisco-designed network platform Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Health sector digitisation vital to combat mental health crisis

Collaboration and digitisation within the health industry is critical to deal with the growing mental health crisis, but more support is needed from policymakers Continue Reading

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• Gamil Jassin

CW Middle East: Technology transforms healthcare delivery in Gulf region

The Gulf’s healthcare sector has witnessed exponential growth in the past two decades, driven by a rapidly growing population and a rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Read how technology is helping the region’s healthcare sector cope with demand. Also in this issue, find out how an initiative at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy, and how the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s smart transformation is progressing. Continue Reading

Hyundai to invest in Grab in Series G funding round

Hyundai, along with a handful of key investors, is pumping more money into Grab, Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing service in an effort to bring its mobility services to the region. The South ... Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Citizens want more from public sector digital transformation

Survey shows digital skills and lack of integration are among major barriers to good online government services Continue Reading

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• Gamil Jassin

Voice assistance technology gets emotional

Many people who use Alexa get frustrated by her lack of understanding. But by 2022, voice technology will have evolved to understand emotion Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UAE tech growth prompts firms to review internal IT security

As IT becomes more prominent in the UAE economy, more and more internal connections between people and systems are created, all of which need to be secured Continue Reading

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• Alicia Buller

Marks and Spencer eyes £30m annual cost savings from digital-first retail push

High-street retailer has fleshed out plans to put digital at the heart of its business to boost operational efficiency in response to changing consumer demands Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Changes for digital government in Theresa May's reshuffle

Matt Hancock takes over as DCMS secretary of state, while Caroline Nokes says goodbye to her role as the minister responsible for digital at Cabinet Office Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Spanish authorities ready roads for autonomous vehicles

Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic has selected Mobileye technology to develop vision and data analysis for driver assistance and autonomous vehicles Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Cyber attacks in 2017 drive Nordic security efforts

The volume of cyber attacks last year has increased boardroom focus on security in the Nordic region Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

China to open $2.1bn AI tech park in Beijing

An area in the western part of Chinese capital Beijing has been designated as the launchpad for China to hone its capabilities in artificial intelligence Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

HMRC IT systems crash as customers attempt to file tax returns

Several HMRC IT systems crashed on Saturday, leaving customers attempting to file their tax returns frustrated as the deadline approaches Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Telco outsources digital transformation to Infosys

Belgium's biggest telco will cut legacy systems as part of a digital transformation project Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Case study: Doing digital the Stockport way

Stockport Council’s digital programme is working to transform services for both citizens and staff, saving chunks of money and driving efficiency at the same time Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Blockchain’s promise goes beyond fintech

By reducing the cost of peer-to-peer data and resource transfer, blockchain can remove the need for third parties and middlemen across industries Continue Reading

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• Kenny Yeo, Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific

London attracted record tech investment in 2017

London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government yet to ‘fully embrace’ digital, says IoD report

Institute of Directors report says the government’s digital drive has lost momentum and calls on public sector to harness private sector technologies and innovation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2018

Nordic CIOs tell Computer Weekly about their intentions for the year ahead Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

Air New Zealand to trial digital translation technology

Airline becomes one of the first companies to try out a business case for Google's real-time translation technology Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Sweden’s Stena Line sets sail for digital transformation

Ferry operator’s CTO tells Computer Weekly how the company can differentiate itself by using digital tools to make its processes more efficient Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

CW ANZ: Riding the wave of enterprise mobility

Australia is one of the most advanced markets in the world in adopting mobility initiatives to improve employee productivity, customer service and the bottom line. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, we take a look at how Australian organisations are faring in driving mobility initiatives, the challenges they have been facing and what lies ahead. Also, read more about Australia’s space ambitions and 5G developments across the Asia-Pacific region. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How to boost your personal brand as an IT professional

Seven steps to help you build a personal brand in the workplace, articulate the value you provide and build your professional reputation Continue Reading

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• Francine Beleyi , Nucleus of Change

Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017

The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How machine learning is applied in industrial IoT

GE Digital calls for the need to build industrial machine learning systems that are cognizant of the effects of a good and bad answer Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans

Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for a blockchain revolution in the country’s public sector, and what the European Parliament's approval of a new electronic system to store biometric information might mean for UK citizens after Brexit. Continue Reading

HP is running its global print supplies production from Singapore

The personal computing and printer giant has opened a facility in Singapore to oversee over 50 print supplies manufacturing lines and test the use of robots, data analytics and 3D printing to improve production efficiency Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Labour MP Liam Byrne launches ‘People’s Plan for Digital’

Shadow digital minister launches online collaborative project for the public and industry to share and debate ideas on the UK’s digital future Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How Southeast Asia is keeping pace with AI

Forward-looking organisations in the region are embracing artificial intelligence, but uneven access to connectivity and a lack of skills and understanding of the technology are holding back wider adoption Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

The 50 most influential people in UK IT 2017

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – Mayank Prakash, chief digital and information officer at the Department for Work and Pensions – about the challenges and opportunities of digital government. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Innovation key to halt cyber attacks

In the light of the number of cyber breaches taking place, innovative security systems are required, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

CIO interview: Christine Walters, director of informatics, St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s director of informatics, Christine Walters, talks about running a health informatics service, the importance of understanding how people on the front line work and managing expectations Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Australian genome researchers solving big data problems

Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation have developed a cloud-based tool to look for the needle in a haystack in what they have described as the "datafication of everything" Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Santander UK recruits digital banking expert from Barclays

Santander UK has poached Michael Harte from Barclays to drive digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence

Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

UKtech50 2017 - The most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the eighth annual UKtech50 – our definitive list of the movers and shakers in the UK IT sector Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

UKtech50 interview: DWP chief digital and information officer Mayank Prakash

The UKtech50 most influential person in UK IT 2017, Department for Work and Pensions chief digital and information officer Mayank Prakash, talks about changing ways of working, the importance of culture and the role of new technologies Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

How to attract investors for your enterprise software startup

Are you looking to find an investor for your enterprise software company? This expert advice explains what investors will be looking to find in an innovative software business seeking backing Continue Reading

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• Daniel Domberger, Livingstone

CIO interview: Carlos Abarca, TSB

Carlos Abarca is guiding TSB through its migration from systems hosted by a competitor to a digitally focused in-house core banking platform. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses

City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA

With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

US utility provider PG&E on ditching the datacentre and going cloud-first

US-based utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) discusses how getting out of the datacentre business and into the cloud is helping meet its regulatory, affordability and innovation targets Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

What lessons can be learned from Britain’s smartest city?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit Bristol, ranked as the UK’s top smart city, to find out what it’s learned and what’s coming next in the city’s technology plans. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging area of software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). And we trace the evolution of open source as more organisations contribute code to the community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Top IT predictions in APAC in 2018

A “mega cloud” that weaves together multiple private and public clouds, along with the use of AI to perform data-driven “thinking tasks”, could emerge next year Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Chancellor earmarks £500m for UK technology growth

In this week’s Computer Weekly, after chancellor Philip Hammond offered £500m in his Autumn Budget to boost the tech sector, we ask if it’s enough to ease industry fears over Brexit. Experts debate the future of artificial intelligence and its effects on society. And we find out how emerging technologies could help the work of charity Save the Children. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Fintech is increasing operational risk to banks

European Banking Association report reveals fear of greater operational risk because of increased take-up of fintech in financial services sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK only average in terms of digital public services

UK government has the innovation skills to become a digital public services leader, but needs to improve the ID and authentication that sits underneath it to reach this goal Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction

The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading

CIO interview: David Southern, director of ICT, WWF UK

In his 17 years in the IT department at the WWF, David Southern has seen many changes – and the advent of cloud computing is one of the biggest Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Nordic CIO interview: Emil Dahlin, Svevia

Swedish construction company Svevia is transforming digitally, driven by chief information officer Emil Dahlin Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

CIO interview: Juan Perez, CIO, UPS

UPS CIO Juan Perez talks about the importance of having a “business-intimate” IT department and using technology to develop a “personal touch” Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels