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Opinion
13 Dec 2024
Decoding the end of the decade: What CISOs should watch out for
From Covid-19 to war in Ukraine, SolarWinds Sunburst, Kaseya, Log4j, MOVEit and more, the past five years brought cyber to mainstream attention, but what comes next? The Computer Weekly Security Think Tank looks ahead to the second half of the 2020s Continue Reading
By- Paul Lewis, Nominet
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Opinion
13 Dec 2024
Decking the halls with AI: the evolution of managed services
On the Tenth Day of AI, we explore the evolving role of AI in managed services and what to expect in 2025. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2018
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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News
09 Jan 2018
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jan 2018
CES 2018: Pizza Hut to test autonomous delivery vehicle
At CES 2018, underway in Las Vegas, Pizza Hut and Toyota announce a partnership to develop an autonomous pizza delivery service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Jan 2018
CES 2018: Jaguar Land Rover picks Qualcomm to power in-car connectivity
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover will incorporate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820Am automotive platform to power in-vehicle connectivity Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
09 Jan 2018
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
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News
09 Jan 2018
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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News
09 Jan 2018
Google puts its payment services under one roof
Internet giant is bringing all its payment services under the Google Pay brand, making them “simpler, safer and more consistent” Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Jan 2018
Intel to set up new group to focus on hardware security
Chip maker is reportedly planning to form a new group to focus on hardware security as it scrambles to limit the impact of recently discovered security flaws in chip designs Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Jan 2018
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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News
08 Jan 2018
Florida warns 30,000 medical records may have been exposed
The health agency in the US state of Florida has warned that the records of up to 30,000 Medicaid patients may have been exposed when the agency’s IT systems were breached Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jan 2018
Insurance broker Simply Business ditches legacy MPLS for SD-WAN
Insurance business finds networking a breeze after ditching its unresponsive managed services provider and implementing VeloCloud’s latest software-defined wide area network technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jan 2018
Patch systems against Meltdown and Spectre, urges ICO
UK’s data protection watchdog is calling for organisations to apply security updates to mitigate against exploits of microprocessor flaws as soon as possible to safeguard personal data Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jan 2018
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Jan 2018
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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Opinion
05 Jan 2018
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
By- Kenny Yeo, Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific
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News
05 Jan 2018
University of Northampton launches app-based prospectus
University is using software to create an app-based prospectus and improve internal communications Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jan 2018
London attracted record tech investment in 2017
London-based tech firms received record levels of venture capital funding last year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Jan 2018
Apple confirms all devices affected by Meltdown and Spectre
Apple has confirmed that all iPhones, iPads and Mac computers are affected by the recently discovered microprocessor exploits as the financial services industry assesses the risk Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Opinion
04 Jan 2018
Zero in on your zero-day vulnerabilities
A zero-day attack comes, by definition, out of the blue. You cannot predict its nature or assess how much damage it might cause, but you can take some basic steps to protect yourself from a potentially crippling cyber strike Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2018
Scottish Ambulance Service tests satellite to improve critical care process
The Scottish Ambulance Service is testing satellite broadband to help paramedics gather vital information on their patients’ conditions whilst in transit Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jan 2018
NHS Coventry connects GPs to CityFibre broadband
NHS Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group is upgrading to full-fibre broadband infrastructure for GP practices and community health centres Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Jan 2018
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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News
03 Jan 2018
Critical Intel security patch will slow PCs, servers and Macs
AMD shares rise on news that the performance of millions of Windows PCs, Linux servers and Apple Macs is to be impacted by critical updates for a recently discovered security flaw in Intel chips manufactured in the past 10 years Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Jan 2018
Nuffield Health hits peak performance after switching to SDN
The non-profit healthcare and fitness organisation has improved both its network and wider IT performance after switching over to SDN technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2018
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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News
03 Jan 2018
Smartphone production to plateau in 2018, says report
After a bumper year, driven chiefly by growth in the Chinese market, smartphone production will begin to slow in 2018, according to analysts at TrendForce Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Jan 2018
IoT botnet DDoS attacks predicted after exploit code published
Security researchers are urging businesses to ensure they are prepared for large-scale DDoS attacks following the online publication of code to exploit a vulnerability in Huawei HG532 routers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 Jan 2018
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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Opinion
03 Jan 2018
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
By- Matt Hancock, HM Government
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News
02 Jan 2018
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
02 Jan 2018
Trackside network to bring 5G to UK rail travellers by 2025
The government has launched a consultation on improving mobile connectivity for rail passengers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jan 2018
Controversial council broadband service sold to Gigaclear
Ultrafast broadband services supplier Gigaclear has acquired the assets of troubled district-council-backed altnet Aylesbury Vale Broadband Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Jan 2018
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Dec 2017
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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
22 Dec 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Dec 2017
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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
21 Dec 2017
Top 10 IT security stories of 2017
Here are Computer Weekly's top 10 IT security stories of 2017 Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Dec 2017
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group appoints first chief data and analytics officer
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter Group has confirmed the appointment of its chief data and analytics officer, a new role for the firm Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Dec 2017
Fourth industrial revolution AI scepticism rife at Lords committee
In the final session of its enquiry into artificial intelligence and the UK economy, a House of Lords select committee played host to scepticism about the so-called fourth industrial revolution Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
20 Dec 2017
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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News
20 Dec 2017
UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack
The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
19 Dec 2017
Fear not for the future of digital government - the GIFs are taken care of
I was tempted to write this blog post on Computer Weekly's Downtime blog, where we try to look at the lighter side of the world of IT. But I'm not entirely sure this is a joke. While budgetary ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
19 Dec 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
19 Dec 2017
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
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News
19 Dec 2017
Australia’s Kogan.com breaks IT silos
E-commerce company used to run separate systems across different business functions, but has implemented an SAP system to streamline operations Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Answer
15 Dec 2017
How are companies solving the last-mile delivery problem?
E-commerce has radically changed how goods are transported, and put a spotlight on the last-mile delivery problem. Learn how retailers are changing their tactics to address the issue. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Dec 2017
On digital identity in the UK - and the likely future for Gov.uk Verify
Did you know the UK government has a minister for identity? It’s Baroness Susan Williams, whose full responsibilities go under the grander title of minister of state for countering extremism. ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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E-Zine
14 Dec 2017
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
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News
13 Dec 2017
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
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Dec 2017
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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E-Zine
12 Dec 2017
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
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News
12 Dec 2017
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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
11 Dec 2017
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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
11 Dec 2017
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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News
11 Dec 2017
Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy
Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Dec 2017
Bumps in the road ahead for Nordic cashless societies
Sweden and Norway are global leaders when it comes to reducing the use of cash in the economy – but what about the Nordic region as a whole? Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
10 Dec 2017
Russian-speaking hackers targeting financial institutions
A Russian-speaking cyber criminal gang is targeting financial institutions in the UK, US and Russia, a Moscow-based security firm reports Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
08 Dec 2017
Critical border IT systems won’t be ready before Brexit, says PAC report
Of the 85 IT systems at the UK border, 30 will need to be replaced or changed due to Brexit, but critical new or updated border IT systems won’t ready by the time the UK leaves the EU, PAC report finds Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2017
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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Dec 2017
Hackers steal nearly $80m in bitcoin
Hackers have stolen nearly $80m worth of bitcoin from a bitcoin mining service as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to skyrocket Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
07 Dec 2017
Tieto wins Stockholm’s multimillion IT outsourcing contract
Swedish capital switches IT services provider after “administrative error” ruled original contractor out of agreement Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2017
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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News
06 Dec 2017
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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Opinion
06 Dec 2017
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
By- Daniel Domberger, Livingstone
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News
06 Dec 2017
Andromeda mastermind Sergey Jarets jailed, say security researchers
Security researchers say they believe that a hacker arrested by Belarus police is Andromeda botnet mastermind Sergey Jarets Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
06 Dec 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Answer
05 Dec 2017
What are the advantages and disadvantages of drop shipping?
For both retailers and manufacturers, drop shipping has pros and cons. Here's some considerations to fuel research into the best strategy. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2017
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
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
05 Dec 2017
Bitcoin industry enters top 10 DDoS targets
The bitcoin industry has become one of the top 10 industries most targeted by distributed denial of service attacks, a report has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Dec 2017
Researchers warn of new support scam malware
Security researchers have identified a new strain of support scam malware and a way of clearing up infected machines Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
05 Dec 2017
Third of Sweden's IT providers could be gone in two years
The IT services sector in Sweden will be decimated as hundreds of local suppliers disappear Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Dec 2017
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
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Feature
04 Dec 2017
Steal a march on cyber criminals through security by deception
Security by obscurity, although a common and tempting practice, is generally not recommended, but security by deception offers a way for defenders to make it more difficult for attackers to succeed and easier for defenders to catch them Continue Reading
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News
04 Dec 2017
Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users
Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Nov 2017
Lauri Love could face jail in detention centre condemned by US judges
Appeal court hears conditions in Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be sent if extradited to the US, described by US judges as 'unconscionably bad', and that Love would be at 'real risk' Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin & Julia Gregory
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News
30 Nov 2017
Google faces £2.7bn claim on behalf of 5.4 million iPhone users
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Nov 2017
Lauri Love would face ‘medieval’ conditions in US prison if extradited over hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin & Julia Gregory
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News
29 Nov 2017
Datrium’s hybrid Cloud DVX brings off-site mirror of NVMe storage
Cloud DVX operates in Amazon cloud to provide backup and recovery instance off-site, for use as a mirror site for customers of the NVMe-focused storage maker Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
29 Nov 2017
Consumer identity management a growing trend
Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
29 Nov 2017
Norway merges payment systems to combat global competition
Norwegian banks are merging three payment and identification systems in the face of increased competition from companies in other countries Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2017
Businesses need to balance user experience, privacy and security
Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
28 Nov 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Video
28 Nov 2017
Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Nov 2017
UK sale of surveillance equipment to Macedonia raises questions over export licence policy
The UK approved an export licence for the sale of surveillance equipment to Macedonia – while the country was engaged in an illegal surveillance programme against its citizens. A senior minister was consulted on the decision Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2017
UK IT professionals could lose out in a free trade deal between UK and India
There could be an increase in Indian IT professionals coming to work in the UK post-Brexit if a new trade deal is signed with India Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
27 Nov 2017
My brother Lauri Love should have the right to a trial in the UK
Lauri Love should face trial over hacking allegations in a British Court, rather than be extradited to the US, where his extraordinary skills will be lost to society, says his younger sister Continue Reading
By- Natasha Love
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News
26 Nov 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Nov 2017
Blockchain could be used for citizen identity services, says Reform
Reform think tank argues that government could use blockchain technology to create a secure identity for citizens to use across public services Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2017
Academics and public sector organisations collaborate on London Wi-Fi project
Students and public sector staff across London will get easier access to the Jisc eduroam and govroam Wi-Fi networks through a new scheme spearheaded by City, University of London and Camden Council Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2017
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
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Answer
22 Nov 2017
How does material intensity help measure sustainability?
One important foundation of sustainability is using fewer materials and less energy. Using the material intensity measure can help determine the success of those reduction efforts. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2017
IR35 reforms: Consultation on private sector roll-out confirmed in Autumn Budget 2017
The government has confirmed it is preparing to consult on whether or not to roll out the controversial IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
22 Nov 2017
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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
22 Nov 2017
Uber recognises need for consumer trust after breach cover up
New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
21 Nov 2017
IR35 reforms: Economic concerns raised over prospect of private sector roll-out
With the government’s stance on rolling out the IR35 reforms to the private sector appearing to soften, IPSE and others air concerns over the threat this move could pose to the post-Brexit economy Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
21 Nov 2017
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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News
21 Nov 2017
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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News
21 Nov 2017
UK cyber defenders set to build on existing capability
UK national cyber attack response and investigation is a well-defined and rehearsed process, but the responsible agencies say they are building more capability and closing the gaps Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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E-Zine
21 Nov 2017
What can intent-based networking do for you?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, intent-based networking promises to optimise networks through automation and analytics, but can it deliver? At its annual Symposium event, Gartner said the CIO role continues to evolve and IT leaders need to champion digital change – we examine the issues. And we find out how security analytics can help deal with cyber threats. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2017
Universal Credit moves into Amazon Web Services cloud
Parts of the digital system underpinning the controversial welfare reform programme are now running on AWS under DWP’s hybrid cloud strategy Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief