IT management

Norwegian healthcare breach alert failed GDPR requirements

Norwegian healthcare authorities failed General Data Protection Regulation requirements for notifying those affected by a personal data breach by waiting a week before disclosing a breach discovered on 8 January 2018 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, 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

Judge will take time to seek answers from EU court over Max Schrems Facebook privacy fight

The Irish High Court will take time to decide what questions to put before the European Court of Justice in a case with significant implications for EU and US trade and the privacy of EU citizens Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

European Parliament votes to restrict exports of surveillance equipment

European Parliament votes to tighten export controls to restrict supply of surveillance and encryption technology to states with poor human rights records amid fears British companies may not have to comply after Brexit Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

The rights and wrongs about GDPR compliance

We explore some common myths surrounding the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading

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• Jimmy Desai

451 Research shines light on how enterprise attitudes to digital transformation are evolving

Enterprises are capitalising on their infrastructure upgrades and are increasing their use of cloud to take advantage of emerging technologies and accelerate business change, says 451 Research Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

CIO interview: Julian Burnett, CIO, House of Fraser

House of Fraser CIO Julian Burnett talks about his role in the business, key achievements and his plans for long-term and lasting digital transformation Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

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

Police ICT Company hires Ian Bell as CEO

Current Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police CIO Ian Bell will take on the role as CEO of the Police ICT Company in February Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Bristol council in a hurry with £250,000 cloud migration project

Local authority seeks IT supplier to help it move systems to the cloud in nine-month project before colocation service ends Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

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

What type of CISO are you?

Software and silicon design company Synopsys has just published an interesting report that classifies chief information security officers (CISOs) into four archetypes or what it calls “tribes”. ... Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Meltdown and Spectre: to patch or not to patch

As IT recoils from the Spectre and Meltdown chip exploits, companies face patches that are incompatible, leading to crashes, reduced performance and lock-ups Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining uses IoT to track vehicles

Perth-based iron-ore mining giant has implemented an analytics and internet of things system from SAP to track its assets and shore up operational efficiency Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Business needs to reduce cyber threat to payment card data

Cardholder data is a prime target for cyber criminals, and that is only likely to increase in the coming year, according to a cloud-based secure payments firm Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Private cloud storage 101: Key components and hardware options

Private cloud makes consumption of storage easier for the user and simplifies delivery for the IT department. We walk through the key components and the platform choices Continue Reading

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• Chris Evans

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

CIO interview: Tom Read, CDIO, Ministry of Justice

The MoJ’s chief digital and information officer, Tom Read, is keen on doing his bit to tear down the Whitehall silos, creating collaborative, simple and effective digital services for staff and the public Continue Reading

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• 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

Google to open five more datacentre regions across the globe in 2018

Cloud giant Google is on a mission to boost the capacity and performance of its services, through investments in new datacentres and subsea cables Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

LeakedSource operator could face up to 10 years in jail

Canadian man accused of selling stolen identities and passwords on website Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

Sweden pilots surveillance technology to combat terrorism and crime

The Swedish police and security agencies are trialling surveillance equipment to help them respond to terrorism and crime more quickly Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Enterprise software spending set to grow thanks to AI and digital boost

Gartner forecasts businesses will buy more software, with spending shifting to AI and digital initiatives Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

IT Priorities 2018: Growing interest in hybrid IT in ASEAN

CIOs and IT professionals in Southeast Asia have earmarked hybrid infrastructure as a top priority in 2018, in spite of waning interest across the wider Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

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

Oliver Dowden takes on ministerial responsibility for digital government

Cabinet Office junior minister Oliver Dowden has been given the responsibility for digital government, shared services and cyber and resilience in his role as minister for implementation Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

IT service management effectiveness hampered by lack of metrics

A disconnect between IT service managers and the rest of the business is having a negative impact on IT’s reputation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Ohio computer programmer faces 16 criminal charges over monitoring thousands of computers

A 28-year-old computer expert has been charged for monitoring thousands of computers, using a form of malware he created Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

Why GDPR is great for SMEs

SME laggards facing potential fines for non-compliance should wake up and smell the tasty carrot of a leaner, smarter business post-GDPR Continue Reading

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• Jim Mortleman

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

Nuclear weapons’ cyber attack risk relatively high, says report

With the potential for catastrophic consequences from a nuclear weapons detonation attack, it is crucial to have the most robust nuclear policies in place, says an international affairs think-tank Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

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

Ministry of Defence announces new CIO

Former Prudential and BP CIO Charles Forte takes over as IT chief for the UK's armed forces Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

EC underlines need for data transfer agreement post-Brexit

The European Commission has emphasised the importance of having a data transfer agreement in place after the UK leaves the European Union Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

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

Inside DBS Bank’s digital journey

The Singapore-based bank laid the foundation for its digital strategy a decade ago, starting with an overhaul of its IT systems before going big on cloud computing in later years Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

ICO fines Carphone Warehouse £400,000

Mobile retailer hit with one of the highest fines for putting personal data at risk as UK privacy watchdog warns that more stringent data protection laws will apply from 25 May 2018 Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Spectre: How reverse-engineering a microprocessor revealed a fundamental flaw

Researchers have published their work on Spectre, a flaw that affects every modern CPU. We find out what went wrong from one of the engineers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

UK must use new technologies in the workplace to reverse productivity issues, say researchers

Researchers have called for the UK to utilise new technologies in the workplace to drive better productivity Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

Max Schrems champions NGO to fight for GDPR rights

Privacy activist whose legal challenge of Facebook led to the scrapping of the Safe Harbour Agreement says crowdfunding a new type of non-government organisation is essential to deliver privacy rights Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

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

Countdown to GDPR

In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming in to force this year, we look at the challenges for businesses to comply by the 25 May deadline. We examine the future for HPE as CEO Meg Whitman steps down. And we find out how the move to hyper-converged systems affects your backup strategy. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

Get tooled up to meet GDPR requirements

We look at options for tools to help organisations comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading

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

Sweden steps up cyber defence measures

Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

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

Get tooled up to meet GDPR requirements

We look at options for tools to help organisations comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading

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• Renee Murphy

IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

2018 could be year of critical infrastructure attacks, says report

The coming year is likely to see an increase in the number of cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI), according to a report based on experts’ forecasts Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

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

IT departments have no idea how much they spend on AWS and Azure

The complexity of procuring public cloud services means IaaS users often lack a sense of how much their cloud workloads actually cost Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Christine Ashton, SAP: Learning IT leadership skills from the supplier side

Christine Ashton is an experienced CIO, who has led IT teams and transformation programmes at Thomson Reuters, BG Group and Transport for London Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

UKtech50 2017: Recruiting the right talent for your organisation

A panel of IT leaders discuss how they go about identifying the talent they need within their organisations Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Five things in tech to watch out for in 2018

Complete this sentence to win a prize for your technology insight: “2018 will be the year of…” Rather like the missing word round in Have I Got News For You, the answers will range from the obvious ... Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Nordic banks face digitisation decisions over PSD2

With the latest version of the EU payment services directive coming into force, traditional Nordic banks can’t afford to slow their digital transformations Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

Why CryptoKitties shows the future of humanity in the robot age

Spending millions on blockchain-based cat collectibles might seem trivial, but it explains why economists aren’t worried about robots taking all our jobs Continue Reading

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• Tim Worstall, Adam Smith Institute

What the EU’s new data protection regime means for ASEAN

A large proportion of businesses in the regional economic grouping will be affected by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation, but awareness of the new rules remains low, even in countries with existing data protection laws Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

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

How to avoid those coding challenge blues

A new approach to coding challenges promises to spice up the developer recruitment process. Computer Weekly investigates Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

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

Building on the UK tech sector’s momentum in 2018

The UK’s digital and tech industry made great progress in 2017, and the government aims to further its support in 2018, says digital minister Continue Reading

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• Matt Hancock, HM Government

Top UK and US firms still overestimating GDPR readiness

Less than five months before the compliance deadline for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), most top UK and US firms are still overestimating their state of readiness, a study suggests Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Cloud culture calls for flexible networks

Cloud-based workloads demand more flexibility, so how can businesses rethink their WAN strategies to accommodate this Continue Reading

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• Rene Millman

Ransomware to hit cloud computing in 2018, predicts MIT

Ransomware targeting cloud services is one of the six biggest cyber threats likely to face organisations in 2018, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Rebecca Salsbury, BBC: Introverts and leadership

The head of personalisation services at the BBC discusses how introverts can be leaders and the role of charisma in leadership Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Top 10 artificial intelligence stories of 2017

Artificial intelligence is being used more and more across various industries, but there still issues around the technology. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 AI stories for 2017 Continue Reading

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• Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly

Top 10 CIO interviews of 2017

IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

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

Canada’s CGI takes top spot in UK government IT contracts for 2017

Analysis of government procurement data shows CGI topped the table for new IT deals, earning more than four times the amount of its nearest rival Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

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 ASEAN: A taste for mobility

Although enterprise mobility is increasingly strategic and transformative for companies such as Foodpanda Singapore, its adoption is still nascent in Southeast Asia. In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how organizations in the region are realizing the value of mobility, even as the definition of mobility is going beyond mobile apps toward the internet of things, augmented reality and virtual reality. Plus, find out how the Singapore government is using AWS, as well as 5G developments across the Asia-Pacific region. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

Navigating through digital change

In this week’s Computer Weekly, IT leaders share the lessons learned and discuss best practice in digital transformation. We find out how SAP is addressing customer concerns about its indirect licensing policies. And we assess whether SME IT suppliers are making headway in selling to government CIOs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

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

GDS staff survey reveals concerns over leadership and evidence of bullying and harassment

Employee survey at Government Digital Service shows staff enjoy their work but have concerns about senior management – plus complaints over discrimination, bullying and harassment Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief