IT management

Interview: Abdul Nasser Al Mughairbi, head of digital, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Abdul Nasser Al Mughairbi is leading digital developments at Abu Dhabi's state-owned oil giant Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Australia, Singapore emerge tops in data readiness index

Organisations in Australia and Singapore are among the most advanced in the Asia-Pacific region in harnessing data to achieve key business outcomes Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company uses blockchain for inter-group network

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is using blockchain internally, with plans to expand it beyond the group boundaries Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Government to provide local data to proptechs

Minister announces creation of a national index of brownfield site data and other initiatives to allow startups and property development companies to use public data to generate business Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Brexit: Withdrawal agreement lists EU IT data link beyond transition

Document lists system-to-system IT and network connectivity that will be required after the UK leaves the European Union Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Executive interview: How Moleskine digitises ideas

Handwritten notes jotted down on paper are not often shared, but capturing these digitally can encourage a creative approach to collaboration Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Malware volumes decline, but risks are higher

More insidious and targeted strains of malware are going after high-quality targets, rather than a large volume of targets Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Attacker hit VPN firm Avast through its VPN

Avast has published details of how attackers attempted to gain access to its network over a five month period Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Microsoft vs Google – who’s winning the cloud email race?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, there’s a two-horse race for dominance in the cloud email market between Microsoft and Google, but they are not alone – we examine the runners and riders. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at governance, risk and compliance solutions. And we assess the progress of public cloud in the banking sector. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Over-30s tend to do better at cyber security than younger colleagues

Attitudes to workplace cyber security differ by age group, but not in the way one might imagine, according to a new study by NTT Security Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

European companies hold back outsourcing amid recession fears

Total outsourcing in Europe plummeted in the third quarter this year, compared with the previous three months Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Alleged state hackers adapting to cover their tracks, says NCSC

A group called Turla with suspected links to the Russian government stole Iranian tools and infrastructure to obscure the origins of attacks on multiple other countries, according to new evidence Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NHS Digital announces suppliers for GP IT Futures framework

The NHS’s previous IT supplier framework for GPs – composed of just four suppliers – will be replaced by a pool of nearly 70 IT companies Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

CityFibre expands connectivity offer with Digital Wholesale Solutions

Wholesale full-fibre provider CityFibre is to make its products available to independent communications, IT and cloud services provider DWS Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Sodinokibi emerging as a diverse, multi-vector threat to businesses

McAfee shares insight into the Sodinokibi ransomware campaign gleaned from its network of honeypots Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Virtual Instruments is now Virtana and aims at cloud, containers

Searches for “Virtual Instruments” returned too many synthesizers, so storage monitoring pioneer went through a blue sky ordeal. It has new plans for cloud and container capability, too Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

Many companies fail to empower employee data-driven decision-making

In a data-driven business, staff need access to the right data at the right time to help them do their jobs, but there appears to be a data gap Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

SAP cloud revenue boosted by Microsoft deal

New contract with Microsoft will see Azure become the preferred hosting platform for ECC to SAP S/4 Hana cloud migrations Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

VR over 5G helps Belfast Harbour vision to become smart port

Harbour teams up with BT to deploy 5G-enabled applications including virtual reality Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

The lure of Google Cloud for Singapore’s Ninja Van

Regional logistics startup Ninja Van is consolidating all its compute resources on Google Cloud for cost savings and performance Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

NHS e-prescriptions roll-out aims for £300m savings by 2021

The final stage of digitising prescriptions in the NHS is expected to reduce inefficiencies, errors and paper usage Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Two-thirds of UK financial services firms are using machine learning

The use of machine learning in the finance sector is set to increase as obstacles to its take up are not seen as being insurmountable Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Due diligence requires a flexible, standardised approach

A study has found that procurement professionals are not confident of the process for vetting new suppliers – but a one-size assessment approach does not fit all Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

O2 promises ‘revolutionary’ offers as it joins UK 5G party

O2 has become the latest operator in the UK to offer a 5G network and claims to be able to demonstrate real-world 5G business use cases that can potentially boost the British economy Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

BEIS launches multimillion-pound security investment package

Government is making available more than £50m to support a range of new cyber security initiatives and collaborations, including the latest phase of its Digital Security by Design programme Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Barclays demonstrates proof-of-concept quantum clearing algorithm

Barclays and IBM researchers publish paper on a quantum computing algorithm for securities transaction trading Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

NHSX could transform NHS security capabilities

The health sector is increasingly confident that NHSX can deliver a streamlined, effective cyber security policy for the health service Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security threat landscape becomes more organised and business-like

Approaches to securing the enterprise need to change in the face of a rapidly maturing threat landscape Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security Think Tank: Focus on metrics to manage risk

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision making? Continue Reading

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• Eoin Keary

Report calls for urgent replacement of health screening IT

Major review of cancer screening programmes urges NHSX to prioritise the update of the underlying technology systems Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

CW APAC: Expert advice on storage

The creation of ever-increasing volumes of data is posing escalating problems for storage. In this issue of Expert Advice, Computer Weekly looks at how APAC firms are dealing with storage management issues in the cloud age, NVMe flash as a storage choice for artificial intelligence applications, and how to set up containerised storage. Continue Reading

Government shelves age verification plans for online porn

Plans to introduce age verification to access online pornography will not go ahead, with provisions around protecting children from inappropriate content on the internet to become part of wider regulations Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Brussels accuses Broadcom of breaching antitrust practices

Competition commissioner says US tech giant’s behaviour is “likely, in the absence of intervention, to create serious and irreversible harm to competition” Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Pitney Bowes ‘considering options’ after malware attack

Mailing and shipping services firm in recovery mode after key systems were encrypted by a malware attack Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Financial services firms reveal their fintech status in major study

Fintech leaders in traditional banks are making significant progress but major challenges remain Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Key differences between cloud storage offerings

Cloud storage offerings are often largely similar. We run through the key areas where they can differ, such as location, range of services and data protection Continue Reading

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• Paul Stringfellow, Gardner Systems

Sweden’s first GDPR fine sets regulatory tone

Secondary school fined for breaching General Data Protection Regulation, signalling the attitude of Sweden’s Data Protection Authority Continue Reading

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• Jane Hamrin

CIO interview: Michael Cole, CTO, PGA European Tour

Younger generations are turning away from golf – so golf is turning to technology to revolutionise the sport and improve engagement with fans and players Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Government IT hosting providers fail to provide emissions data

Cloud computing is driving the government’s IT and sustainable tech strategy, but cloud and hosting providers are unable to divulge emissions data Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

HMRC fails to get new customs system ready for Brexit

A National Audit Office report reveals that HMRC has opted for a multimillion-pound enhancement of a legacy platform rather than working on its planned replacement Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Security Think Tank: Embed security professionals in your risk strategy

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading

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• Deshini Newman, (ISC)²

Intel makes Pivot towards 5G with Smart Edge acquisition

Chip giant Intel has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Smart Edge intelligent-edge platform business from infrastructure and service provider Pivot Technology Solutions Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Software architects struggle with relational database legacy

Legacy relational database management systems were originally designed as systems of record, but they don’t work as well in modern, cloud-native designs Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CIO interview: Hugo Mathias, CIO, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

For all the talk of a ‘paperless NHS’, replacing legacy systems and eliminating paper records is a challenge – but one that Hugo Mathias is tackling through real-time information and cultural change Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

UK government aims to measure success of digital initiatives

Responding to a critical parliamentary report on digital progress, the government has laid out plans to develop better metrics and to overhaul legacy IT Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Attackers hunt iPhone jailbreakers in click fraud campaign

Research by Cisco’s Talos threat intel unit has identified a new click fraud campaign targeting people looking to jailbreak their iPhone devices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

TfL to use artificial intelligence to run London’s road network

Transport for London is seeking input from companies about how it can use data-intensive technologies to predict the impact of road problems across the capital Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Braintree boasts broadband benchmark

Braintree in Essex claims to have access to some of the fastest broadband speeds in the world Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Security Think Tank: Risk management must go beyond spreadsheets

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision making? Continue Reading

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• Richard Hunt, Turnkey Consulting

Securing the internet of things

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as security concerns prevent many organisations from adopting the internet of things, we examine mitigation strategies. Many firms are still struggling with GDPR policies – we assess if full compliance is ever possible. And we look at the technologies for delivering on-premise object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

UK government confirms gigabit broadband roll-out, rows back on 2025 delivery commitment

UK government confirms plans to roll out gigabit-capable broadband across the UK, yet quietly shelves previous pledge to do so by 2025 Continue Reading

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• Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly

Private equity swoops on Sophos

British cyber security star picked up by technology sector investors for $3.9bn Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Researchers reveal the cyber campaign that built China's new airliner

CrowdStrike has published details of a coordinated campaign of cyber espionage and hacking, forced technology transfer and physical theft as China seeks to gain an advantage in the commercial aviation industry Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Digital and innovation apprentices to start NatWest programme

NatWest is kicking off a tech apprentice programme, with its digital innovation hub set to play a key role Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

PCI DSS: Credit card data and what to expect from version 4.0

We preview October’s PCI Europe Community Meeting where attendees will discuss credit card payment data, with topics covered likely to include the cloud and point-to-point encryption Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

NHS Digital brings in biometric login functionality

Two new libraries released to allow developers in the NHS to include functionality to digital services Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Why API-first software development leads to shiny API people

There is a fundamental difference between using application programming interfaces for integration and having an API strategy for reuse. We look at how APIs can make digital initiatives shine Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The Security Interviews: Applying AI to Lego, and security

Ann Johnson, Microsoft corporate vice-president of cyber security, is on a mission to prove that artificial intelligence holds great promise for the security sector, and she has the analogies to back it up Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Deputy chief executive at NHS Digital departs

NHS Digital’s deputy chief executive, Rob Shaw, will leave the organisation in December to work with foreign governments on national health and care infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Security Think Tank: Consider risk holistically, not just from an IT angle

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision making? Continue Reading

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• Paddy Francis

How code reuse drives business change at the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions is using application programming interfaces to promote reuse of granular microservices across the organisation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Why would a bank that made billions of pounds’ profit cut thousands of staff?

HSBC is the latest bank to make thousands of staff cuts as even profitable businesses need to reshape themselves for the challenges that digital transformation brings Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IT leaders must recognise and acknowledge the growing mental health issues from working in tech

As Computer Weekly readers will know, there are many great reasons for working in tech – it’s fast-moving and creative, it’s changing the way we live and work, and mostly it’s well remunerated. ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

OECD pushes international digital services tax agenda

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development wants to reach agreement on addressing issues around taxation for online giants by 2020 Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

GoCardless gives 95% of its staff business intelligence at their fingertips

Fintech payments company GoCardless is enabling staff to carry out business intelligence queries themselves Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CIO interview: Shaun Le Geyt, CIO, Parkinson’s UK

A major shift from Microsoft Office 365 to Google's G Suite, the implementation of Salesforce and better use of data are combining to help the charity enhance its support for people with Parkinson’s Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

DevOps and storage: APIs and flexibility key

The details of back-end storage are irrelevant to DevOps engineers, but they need enough of it, when they want it, and the ability to manage it programmatically is key Continue Reading

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• Eric Ebert

New law will help roll-out of faster broadband

Measures will make it easier to install faster internet connections in blocks of flats where landlords repeatedly ignore requests for access from broadband firms Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

How AWS is cracking the public sector cloud market

The public sector cloud business takes time and resources to build, but the rewards can be meaningful, as the founder of Amazon Web Service’s public sector division has found Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Kroger drives data-driven customer experience

Scott Crawford, data science lead at 84.51°, the data business at US grocery retailer Kroger, discusses data projects and iterative programmes Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CW Middle East: Saudi banks trial biometrics in ATMs

Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines. Also read about the first government organisation in Bahrain to migrate to Amazon Web Services, and an interview with Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain. Continue Reading

Data management strategies are evolving – so must enterprises

A growing number of data-driven initiatives, alongside heightened demand for security in governance, data management and compliance, has led to the rise of a more holistic approach – integrated risk management Continue Reading

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• Peter Ray Allison

Mental health issues concern UK tech professionals

Staff shortages, long hours and lack of flexibility are impacting the wellbeing of people in the sector, according to a Harvey Nash survey. Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Top tips for moving workloads to hyper-converged technology

Take security and management seriously when migrating workloads to HCI. Closely evaluate supporting systems -- and the applications and hyper-converged system itself --- as well. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

CIO interview: Mohamed Sater, head of IT at Mumtalakat

Mumtalakat’s head of IT, Mohamed Sater, is modernising the IT infrastructure of the organisation through cloud computing Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Survival of accountants 'at stake' as HMRC presses ahead with tax digitisation

Advances in technology are bringing a series of dilemmas for professionals as the government continues plans to digitise all tax for UK businesses, according to a new report Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

How Goldman Sachs migrated to cloud native software development

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has selected GitLab as the platform to manage its software development life cycle, supporting 9,000 engineers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

More Institute of Technology centres planned to tackle skills gap

A second wave of centres offering higher technical education nationwide has been announced Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Inside Singapore Airlines’ cloud and DevOps journey

A team of engineers at Singapore’s flagship carrier shed light on how they are overcoming challenges in embracing cloud computing and DevOps Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Security Think Tank: The operational approach to integrated risk management

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading

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• Simon Persin, Turnkey Consulting

Nadella sees Azure as the world’s computer

The Microsoft CEO wants organisations to consider Azure as a distributed cloud for next-generation AI applications Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Sweden’s SEB explores core banking in the cloud

Swedish Bank is the latest organisation to agree to start using a Google-inspired, cloud-native core banking platform Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Dutch AI Coalition wants to put the Netherlands on artificial intelligence map

To ensure the Netherlands keeps pace in the artificial intelligence race, an AI coalition has been formed to help organisations in the sector to collaborate Continue Reading

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• Kim Loohuis

CIO interview: Matt Harris, head of IT, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport

The IT chief at the world-leading Formula 1 team is focused on using technology to support and deliver marginal gains in performance for the team’s drivers Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

The changing role of the enterprise architect

Enterprise architecture has traditionally been an IT role, but the impact of technological disruption means some of its functions may be best located outside of IT Continue Reading

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• Spencer Izard, Leading Edge Forum

How APAC enterprises can keep pace with container security

For all the promises of containers, changes in architecture and practices associated with the technology bring new challenges and opportunities Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Hype vs reality: Is the tech industry on the cusp of another ‘AI winter’?

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for enterprise users, but will the technology fail to live up to the hype this time around, ponder panellists at the NetEvents Global IT Summit in San Jose Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Deutsche Bank to set up innovation division to drive digital transformation

More details about Deutsche Bank’s new technology division in internal company email Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IBM, McAfee among founders of open source security alliance

A group of cyber security suppliers have come together to form the Open Cybersecurity Alliance Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Security Think Tank: Get basic security policy right, and the rest will follow

Paying attention to basic aspects of cyber security such as policy and permission will give you a sold base to build from Continue Reading

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• Petra Wenham

Showcasing the potential of 5G

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit an ambitious trial in Bristol that is showcasing the possibilities offered by 5G roll-out. We look at how emerging automation technologies are enhancing the use of identity and access management tools. And we assess the Government Digital Service plan for transforming public services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Security Think Tank: Risk is unavoidable in digital transformation

How can security professionals help their organisations move from traditional governance, risk and compliance to integrated risk management that integrates risk activities from across an organisation to enable better strategic decision-making? Continue Reading

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• Maxine Holt, Omdia

Looking in little places for the value in the internet of things

Delivering business value from the promise of highly networked sensor devices is harder than it first appears – and lessons can be learned in unexpected places Continue Reading

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• Rob Bamforth, Timefort

Scottish Parliament launches inquiry on police use of facial recognition

The circumstances and implications of the technology’s application in the police service will be investigated in the coming months Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

UK chief data officer recruitment plans still on

Minister says CDO will work closely with the chief digital and information officer, who is still to be recruited Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari

Public cloud computing is early on its journey to core of the bank

Banks are no longer reluctant to use the cloud as the technology pierces the outer layer of the banking sector and begins its journey to the core Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology

Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Integrating security with robotic process automation

RPA’s power is that it can mimic human behaviour. Enterprises must secure robotic automation with this principle in mind to avoid security failures Continue Reading

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• Dionisio Zumerle and Cathy Tornbohm

Southeast Asia’s internet economy hits $100bn milestone

The digital economy in Southeast Asia grew 39% this year but the growth momentum can only be sustained if talent gaps are filled Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Home Office picks supplier for £300m biometrics project

The department has chosen US company Leidos to provide critical elements of the national system under a £300m contract with a 10-year timespan Continue Reading

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• Angelica Mari