IT services and outsourcing

Tibco’s Orchestra acquisition will mean ‘faster IT integration’

Tibco’s strategic acquisition of Paris-based Orchestra networks will ‘benefit customers of both companies’ Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Hybrid cloud in Australian government removes supplier lock-in

Australian public sector could take the hybrid approach to cloud computing as government’s digital transformation strategy moves ahead Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Interview: Mickey Steiner, managing director, Innogy Innovation Hub Israel

Mickey Steiner, managing director of the Innogy Innovation Hub accelerator, talks about why the UK is becoming more attractive to internationally focused startups than the US Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Abbey Road Studios holds inaugural hackathon event to push musictech innovation

Abbey Road Studios and its musictech incubation programme held their first hackathon event in November to foster innovation at a more grassroots level Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

GovTech Catalyst Fund awards contracts to five SMEs to tackle rural isolation and loneliness

Five small tech companies have been awarded contracts through the GovTech Catalyst Fund to come up with innovative solutions to rural isolation and loneliness Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Zopa gains banking licence and prepares launch

Peer-to-peer lending pioneer Zopa is turning its attention to retail banking in the UK, with plans to offer savings, credit and money management products Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Barclays staff to transfer to HCL as IT deal is expanded

Bank announces closure of operation in Lithuania, with employees transferring to IT services company HCL Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How Australia is keeping pace with microservices

Adoption of microservices remains patchy in Australia, although some sectors pursuing digital transformation are catching up rapidly Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Lloyds to use core banking technology from Google-inspired UK fintech

Banking group explores cloud-based core banking technology as part of a major transformation programme Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK government commits to opening up data in bid to push adoption of AI

Opening up data is vital to government plans to push adoption of artificial intelligence across all sectors of the UK economy Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

New forms of governance needed to safely and ethically unlock value of data

Despite today’s abundance of data, most of it remains locked in silos, meaning new governance structures are needed to open it up and unlock its potential value to society Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Interview: Sam Lowe, chief technology officer, Streetbees

Streetbees’ first IT chief brings artificial intelligence expertise to help the tech startup deliver a hive of data for its customers Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How to build SME storage using public cloud storage

Small companies can often take advantage of public cloud storage offerings to supplement or replace on-premise infrastructure. We look at key options in file, block and object storage Continue Reading

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• Chris Evans

HPE shows off first fruits of $4bn edge computing investment

Tech supplier has beefed up its Edgeline portfolio with new hardware and software offerings to make it easier to manage edge devices, applications and data Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Challenger bank signs up Google-inspired platform

Cloud-based platform offers functionality around smart contracts and a workflow engine for bank processes Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK competition watchdog concerned with PayPal’s fintech acquisition

Competition and Markets Authority fears $2.2bn deal could reduce competition for payment services in the UK Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Nordic IT network attracting big brands as well as startups

Tech Nordic Advocates is now seen as the go-to place for access to the Nordic tech startup sector Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

It’s still early days for hybrid IT in APAC

The tipping point for hybrid IT adoption will come only when more enterprises start running production workloads on the public cloud, says HPE’s chief technologist for the region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

High Court trial over Horizon computer system completes witness cross-examinations

The High Court trial in which subpostmasters are suing the Post Office has reached an important stage Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Take the pain out of software patching

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at one of the oldest pain points for IT departments – software patching – and ask how to make it less complex across the enterprise. We examine the rise of Kubernetes, the open source container orchestration system that’s gathering popularity for cloud-native applications. And we look at the issues around storage strategy to support a multicloud environment. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Data volumes set to hit 175ZB with a tectonic shift to the cloud

There will be more data in the public cloud than enterprise datacentres or consumer devices by 2025 as data shifts location, according to a study by IDC and Seagate Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

HPE makes bigger push in hybrid IT

Enterprise technology supplier HPE has doled out a slew of enhancements to its composable IT portfolio to help enterprises run IT more like cloud service providers Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Barnet Council looks to bring parts of Capita contract back in house

Barnet Council is planning to bring parts of its Capita outsourcing deal back in house, and expects the supplier to pay the council £4.12m due to delivery issues with some areas of the contract Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

An IR35 survival guide for employers and contractors

Forthcoming changes to IR35 regulations will affect most private sector companies using IT contractors – so what do you need to do to prepare? Continue Reading

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• Leon Deakin, Coffin Mew

Interview: Roger Taylor, chair, Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

Chair of the new Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation says collaboration is vital for developing effective frameworks to manage the proliferation of AI and data-driven technologies Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

ICO finds Metropolitan Police's Gangs Matrix seriously breaches data protection laws

A year-long ICO investigation has highlighted major problems with how the Metropolitan Police handles and shares the personal data of individuals on its Gangs Matrix Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CW Nordics: Swedish IT sector advises on election security

The security measures assembled and implemented around the 2018 election in Sweden were devised in consultation with leading actors within the country’s private IT sector. Also read about how Denmark’s ambition to become a leading ocation for hyperscale datacentres is gaining momentum, and why Estonia wants to recruit IT professionals from the UK. Continue Reading

Singapore government to boost cloud capabilities of SME tech suppliers

Smaller tech firms in the city state can look forward to a new capability development programme to help them build cloud-native applications Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

ODI’s OpenActive accelerator ends after getting startups up and running

Startups have been using the accelerator’s open data to develop fitness-related products in an effort to encourage people to be more active Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Finland invests in IT to upgrade electricity network

National electricity transmission grid operator Fingrid’s Datahub system will play key role in retail market’s transition to a centralised information exchange Continue Reading

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• Gerard O’Dwyer

Datacentre expansions fuel record rise in capital expenditure of hyperscale cloud giants

Data from Synergy Research Group shows another huge rise in the capital expenditure of the hyperscale cloud giants, as they rush to expand their global datacentre presence Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

IBM pushes boundaries of AI, but insists companies take an ethical approach

Researchers at IBM are pushing the boundaries of what artificial intelligence and machine learning can do, but remain wary of the ethical implications that accompany the proliferation of this technology Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Post Office held back information about Horizon IT system errors

Post Office director admits to Horizon errors and not sharing details with subpostmaster network Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

NetApp and Pure show strong results on flash storage and cloud

NetApp records healthy year-on-year revenue increase with flash showing out well, while Pure Storage sees incredible earnings for its flash products over 12 months Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

How container security tools affect overall system security

Container security continues to be a pressing issue as containers and hosts are being used more frequently. Learn how to keep your enterprise safe with Matt Pascucci. Continue Reading

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• Matthew Pascucci

Police challenged over refusal to disclose files on WikiLeaks staff

Lawyers will challenge the Metropolitan Police Service today to confirm or deny whether it holds correspondence with US law enforcement about three WikiLeaks staff – including two UK citizens – in a freedom of information tribunal Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin and Niels Ladefoged

Survey: Data very fragmented, and that’s a worry for most

Cohesity-sponsored survey finds most organisations store multiple copies of secondary data and worry about the cost and the effect on their competitiveness Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

How Singapore Airlines is flying the digital skies

Top Asian carrier Singapore Airlines has been building a digital foundation to fend off potential disruption, but it is not just the IT team that is leading the charge Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Putting the UK at the forefront of ethics and innovation in AI and data

The announcement of high-profile members of the UK's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation is another step for the government's commitment to be a global leader in AI, says secretary of state Continue Reading

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• Jeremy Wright, DCMS

Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management turn to Workday to complete merger

Standard Life Aberdeen, created in August 2017 when two of Scotland’s largest financial services companies merged, is transferring 3,000 former Standard Life staff to Aberdeen Asset Management’s Workday HR system as it integrates the two businesses Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Pure Storage makes big hybrid push with Cloud Data Services

Flash storage pioneer makes a big deal of its object storage architecture as it launches Pure capacity in the AWS cloud, plus replication to the cloud for on-premise hardware Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

The Gym Group flexes its muscles with data analytics

No-frills fitness company The Gym Group is using analytics technology to find insights from its financial, HR and membership data, as it limbers up for rapid expansion in the UK Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Non-invasive, AI-powered cardiac test spreads through NHS with help of government funding

A cardiac test powered by artificial intelligence has the potential to save the UK’s health service hundreds of pounds per heart patient Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Rubrik adds Oracle, NoSQL and SAP Hana data protection

Scale-out backup appliance maker has already ticked most physical and virtual support boxes and is now filling out the details with enterprise application support Continue Reading

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• Antony Adshead, Storage Editor

NetSuite finds sweet spot in Asia

With a fast-growing economy and government programmes to drive digital transformation, Asia is proving to be fertile ground for the cloud ERP pioneer Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Will the $34bn IBM-Red Hat mega-merger succeed?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, after IBM pays $34bn to buy open source specialist Red Hat in an attempt to boost its cloud capabilities, we analyse whether the deal can be a success. We examine the challenges that the emerging field of quantum computing presents for current encryption techniques. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at storage for the internet of things. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Singapore’s Redmart finds speed and agility with cloud ERP

Online grocer has slashed the time it takes to close the books from more than a week to just three days with Oracle’s cloud-based financial application Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Agfa’s move to cloud HR paves the way for healthcare IT spin-off

Agfa-Gevaert is moving HR systems from 40 countries into the cloud as the company prepares to turn its health IT operations into a standalone business Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Businesses can no longer neglect IT if they want to remain competitive

Businesses lack IT leaders with the skills and resources needed to promote innovation and change in the context of technological upheaval Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Australia needs better cloud and data management capabilities

Use of cloud services is soaring in Australia, but a lack of cloud management skills is holding back enterprises from reaping the full benefits of the technology Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital has capacity to spare after HSCN upgrade

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is unleashing the potential of digital for health after fixing up its internet connectivity with an upgrade to the new Health and Social Care Network Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Dominic Raab: UK AI sector will get boost from EU exit ‘done right’

Brexit secretary tells Tech Nation audience that leaving the EU could create opportunities for the UK technology sector Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Regulations might prove make-or-break aspect for Dutch scooter startups

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Emerging govtech – a new opportunity for innovation in public service delivery?

The government has started to engage with the IT sector over how best to introduce emerging technologies in public service delivery – an initiative that, if successful, should be welcomed Continue Reading

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• Julian David, TechUK

APAC enterprises, analysts weigh in on IBM-Red Hat deal

Mega-deal could accelerate adoption of open source software and extend the reach of OpenStack and OpenShift across the region Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

VMware readies green blockchain

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger says the power used for blockchain computation will cause an environmental crisis Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The fintech interview: Part 9 TrueLayer

TrueLayer is at the core of the fintech sector's drive into the open banking space Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK winners and losers in digital tech

The UK's retail and telecoms companies are among the best in the world at digital technology, but a survey of digital leaders shows there is still room for improvement for many UK firms Continue Reading

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• Tony Farnfield

Post Office IT system goes on trial

In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after we revealed concerns over the Post Office’s Horizon accounting system, affected subpostmasters finally get their day in court. We look at how businesses are turning to wearable technology to help employees stay healthy. And we analyse the key players and products in the market for object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Last call for a European public cloud?

Europe’s self-described No.1 ‘hyper-scale cloud provider’, OVH, held its 6th annual customer conference in Paris recently. Attendees got to meet the new CEO, Michel Paulin, and hear about the ... Continue Reading

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• Richard Edwards, Freeform Dynamics

Accelerator for female-led ‘social tech’ startups opens in London

We in Social Tech will support the growth of 60 businesses over the next 18 months through bespoke business consultancy packages Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Deutsche Bank to create cloud-based digital cheque processing system

German banking giant Deutsche Bank will replace manual and paper-intensive cheque processing methods with an automated system in the cloud Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Emea Content Editor, Computer Weekly

PoliceTech report looks at how startups can work with UK police

A new report looking at how startups can penetrate the policing market has been released, but there are still a number of practical and ethical challenges facing SMEs moving into the space Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Jlab 2019 to focus on experiential shopping

Each year, John Lewis hosts a number of retail startups intent on using technology to transform the industry. Next year they will be aiming to change the customer experience in-store Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

BT makes progress with Global Services restructuring

Telco sets out plan to get its troubled Global Services business unit fighting fit Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

A guide to choosing cloud infrastructure services

We take a look at the considerations when choosing infrastructure as a service, and what needs to be in place for enterprises to get the most out of the cloud computing technology Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Robotic delivery service hits the streets of Milton Keynes

Following extensive testing and a limited commercial roll-out in campus enterprise environments, Estonian robotics firm Starship Technologies is launching a direct-to-consumer robot delivery service in Milton Keynes Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How Bahrain plans to become a regional fintech hub

Bahrain is a small island with big plans for its financial technology industry Continue Reading

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• Alicia Buller

IR35 changes could see banking IT jobs offshored

New rules on how contractors pay tax could tip the big banks towards increasing IT outsourcing Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Triumph Motorcycles kick-starts changes with high-tech HR

The Leicestershire-based motorcycle company is deploying IT systems to give customers and its own staff a ‘premium brand experience’ Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

IoT R&D projects missed out on £10m of government funding

A series of delays and disruption caused chiefly by changes in project ownership meant the government’s IoT UK Research and Innovation Programme failed to use a quarter of its allocated budget between 2015 and 2018 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

AWS urges enterprises to embrace their heritage when facing down disruption from startups

At this year's AWS Transformation Day, the cloud giant's enterprise strategist, Miriam McLemore, talked about why enterprises should be looking to embrace their heritage and legacy when moving to the cloud Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Digital services tax weakens the case for tech startups to choose the UK

The UK government’s plan for a tax specifically targeting big digital firms risks undermining international efforts to reform corporate taxation for the digital age Continue Reading

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• Julian David, TechUK

AWS retains cloud market leader status in Q3, as Microsoft and Google post gains

AWS retains its title as the world's biggest cloud provider, but the position is not going unchallenged by the likes Microsoft and Google, Synergy Research Group's third quarter market analysis shows Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

Traditional financial services firms face extinction within 12 years

A large number of large banks could disappear within 12 years unless they change business models and economics Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

How Avanade keeps pace with Microsoft and the market

Systems integrator Avanade has had to adapt to Microsoft’s evolution into an “ecosystem platform” that includes open-source software Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Manchester’s evolution from rag trade to e-commerce riches

As Amazon and Moonpig plan to open Manchester hubs, the focus once again turns to the city’s in-demand digital and e-commerce scene Continue Reading

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• Ben Sillitoe

Finnish city Espoo trials artificial intelligence for community support

The authorities for Finnish city Espoo are testing out AI technology to help them target services at the residents who need them most Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Philips looks to artificial intelligence to train its workforce

Healthcare company is looking to AI, chatbots and learning playlists to help staff learn new skills more quickly as it adapts changing business priorities Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Mitigating third-party cyber risks in a new regulatory environment

GDPR and the NIS Directive increase the focus on managing cyber security throughout the supply chain. Organisations need to check their suppliers are compliant Continue Reading

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• Cavan Fabris

Consumer rights champion Which? begins digital journey

Consumer rights organisation has always had a subscription business, but is now transforming into a digital one through cloud computing Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Firms will use AI to automate HR processes within two years

Companies are gearing up to automate HR processes with artificial intelligence and machine learning, while at the same time battling with outdated IT systems Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Nordic banks target SME customers with fintech services

Traditional Nordic banks are slimming down workforces as they turn increasingly to technology-based service delivery, and some are linking up with small fintech companies to deliver online products. Continue Reading

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• Gerard O'Dwyer

Oracle bullish on growth in ASEAN

Enterprise technology juggernaut Oracle claims traction in cloud applications and growing interest in its cloud-based autonomous database service in Southeast Asia Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

The fintech interview: Part 7 ClauseMatch

ClauseMatch is a London based startup that offers to automate the process that banks go through to prove they comply with industry regulations Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK unicorn creation goes unrivalled in Europe

The UK's regional cities are creating more billion-dollar tech startups than many European capitals, with the UK as a whole creating more unicorns since 2016 than France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

SMEs use fintech in fight against online giants, but fears remain

Online SMEs are turning to financial technology to help them make payment processes easy for customers as they try to compete with online giants Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CIOs and the cloud: The future of European enterprise software

European organisations are moving to the cloud rapidly, but trepidation remains in concerning certain aspects, such as security Continue Reading

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• Mark Samuels

Where next for digital identity?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government hands its digital identity service, Gov.uk Verify, to the private sector, we examine the history and prospects for the troubled system. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at cloud-native architecture. And we compare the flash storage capabilities of the leading cloud providers, AWS, Azure and Google. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Government to invest an extra £215m in UK innovation centres

The extra funding will be given to the Catapult network of innovation centres, focusing on digital, medicines discovery, future cities and transport systems Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Identity and access management is becoming a vital business concern

Many companies are struggling to provide secure access to the high number of applications and systems in use by their employees Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

A new era of collaboration for the NHS

Great Ormond Street Hospital's new research and innovation unit, Drive, marks a significant shift towards greater collaboration between NHS organisations and third-party industry partners Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

CIO interview: Tamara Lohan, founder and CTO of Mr & Mrs Smith

Head of technology and co-founder of luxury travel firm Mr & Mrs Smith explains how the firm is revamping its technology to provide customers with a seamless experience Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

The fintech interview: Part 6 Rebuilding Society

Rebuilding Society is a Leeds based fintech trying to offer SMEs access to better loans as well as selling its technology to organisations setting up crowdfuning initiatives Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Chinese insurance giant extends cloud service to other sectors

Ping An is opening up its cloud service to more sectors, including real estate and automotive, in its efforts to become a technology company Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

Dubai Health Authority unveils virtual health app for GP consultations

Health authority adopts new technology as part of the Dubai Future Accelerators initiative Continue Reading

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• Edward Banda

Google Cloud CTO Brian Stevens on using open source for competitive advantage in the public cloud

Google Cloud CTO Brian Stevens on how the enterprise cloud conversation is changing, and why not all supplier declarations about supporting open source technologies are quite what they seem Continue Reading

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• Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK

'Sealed cloud' promises better data security

TÜV SÜD’s Singapore Sealed Cloud does not grant administrators access to data, reducing the possibility of hackers breaking into databases using compromised administrator credentials Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

UCaaS supports British Medical Journal’s cloud-first ambitions

With a growing global business and a CIO intent on doing everything in the cloud, the British Medical Journal turned to unified communications-as-a-service provider RingCentral to make its comms infrastructure fit for the cloud era Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

The fintech interview: Part 5 Honcho

How a serial entrepreneur and a former soldier plotted to take on the car insurance price comparison sites Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA