IT strategy
IT strategy (information technology strategy) is a comprehensive plan that outlines how technology should be used to meet IT and business goals.. See complete definition.
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10 Sep 2024
Belgium: Researchers at Imec tackle bioconvergence
Several initiatives are underway at Imec to apply semiconductor and related technology to a range of challenges in healthcare Continue Reading
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22 May 2024
Dutch employers should discuss using algorithms in managing staff
Dutch organisations must engage in open discussions with employees about the use of algorithms and data in managing staff Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2020
Data privacy benefits outweigh spend, says Cisco
Cisco’s 2020 data privacy study shows organisations can generate substantial returns on their data privacy and protection spending Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
UK in catch-22 decision over Huawei security
The UK’s final decision on whether to permit mobile operators to use Huawei equipment is expected imminently, and its decision will have ramifications far beyond the technology sphere Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
Government tightens law around IoT cyber security
New legislation developed by DCMS and the NCSC may help guarantee the security and privacy of users of consumer IoT devices Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
NHSX reports progress in screening transformation
Digital unit outlines work that has been done to address the shortcomings of screening IT programmes Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
UK teachers want more computers in schools
As well as equipment, a priority is to increase the provision of training for teachers in the use of technology, according to a new study Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Bug bounties are changing the image of hackers
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
UK firms lack skills to make AI work, employees claim
Research finds employees are concerned about being blamed for tech blunders, with those fears increasing resistance towards artificial intelligence technology Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Bank of America IT contractors await verdict on future employment terms
Despite notifying staff of its intentions to phase out contractors from its workforce in December 2019, IT contractors at the Bank of America are still awaiting clarification about what their future at the firm will look like, Computer Weekly has learned Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
NHS alerted to severe vulnerabilities in GE health equipment
A series of vulnerabilities in patient monitoring equipment manufactured by General Electric could have left patient data exposed in hospitals around the world, including the UK Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
Milan hosts Cisco’s first European security innovation unit
Cisco has cut the ribbon on its first Cyber Security Co-Innovation Centre in Europe, at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
CISOs fear becoming the next Travelex
Poll of security professionals by the organisers of the Infosecurity Europe trade fair highlights huge gaps in incident response capabilities Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
Seven projects funded to explore CAV security
The winners of the Cyber Securities Feasibility Studies contest, exploring cyber security for self-driving cars, have been revealed Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
End-user security ignorance laid bare in new report
Proofpoint’s 2020 State of the Phish report highlights an urgent need for better user training and reporting Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
Air New Zealand taps AI in airside operations
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Auckland Airport to test the use of computer vision to turn around its fleet faster Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
Citrix releases IoC scanner for ADC and Gateway vulnerabilities
As patches for its compromised NetScaler ADC and Gateway products begin to roll out, Citrix enlists FireEye Mandiant to develop an indicator of compromise scanner for end-users Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
Internal error left Microsoft customer service data exposed
Customer service and support records of nearly 250 million Microsoft customers left exposed after database misconfiguration Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
Computer Misuse Act ‘crying out for reform’
Group of campaigners says the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 risks criminalising cyber security professionals and needs reforming Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
Singapore updates model AI governance framework
Second edition of Singapore’s artificial intelligence governance framework includes new guidance, use cases and a self-assessment guide Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Recruitment industry urges chancellor to halt April 2020 roll-out
Major players from the UK recruitment industry want the government to delay plans to roll out the IR35 reforms to the private sector so enterprises have more time to prepare Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Jan 2020
Real digital modernisation – a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the new UK government
A new UK government with a decisive majority offers a unique opportunity to finally introduce public services for the digital age – if the Conservatives are willing to take it Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
Loan charge under review: HMRC to invest £200,000 in readying IT systems for planned policy changes
Tax collection agency counts costs of having to upgrade IT systems to prepare for incoming changes to its controversial loan charge disguised remuneration policy, which has left thousands of IT contractors facing financial ruin Continue Reading
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21 Jan 2020
High-tech firms provide boost to consulting industry
Data privacy and the shift to service-based models are some of the areas where companies such as Google and Apple are turning to consultants for support, according to a new report Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jan 2020
How to avoid becoming the next Travelex
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the lessons learned from the ransomware attack on Travelex and how other firms can avoid the same fate. As Microsoft ends support for Windows 7, we examine the issues for the many remaining users of the operating system. And healthcare CIOs explain the tech challenges facing the NHS. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
Spanish bank applies AI to staff training
CaixaBank uses artificial intelligence to help its staff find and access the most relevant training resources Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: IBM joins list of enterprises applying blanket ban to PSCs
Tech giant IBM has notified its personal service company IT contractors that they must switch to PAYE terms or use umbrella companies from the end of March, as the private sector races to achieve IR35 compliance Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
UK government strengthens ties with African tech firms
Plans announced to develop startups in Africa as part of the announcements around the first UK-Africa investment summit Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
Exposed AWS buckets again implicated in multiple data leaks
A series of data leaks in the past week have once again implicated poorly secured Amazon S3 buckets, which are supposed to be private by default Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
NHS Digital launches login toolkit
Self-service package can be integrated into healthcare apps and platforms Continue Reading
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20 Jan 2020
GDPR nets more than €100m in fines, with more to come
Fines totalling €114m have already been collected under GDPR, and this figure will spike in 2020 if the UK regulator succeeds in imposing record fines on BA and Marriott Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Teens in basements don’t represent a positive security culture
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Emotet reinvigorated after Christmas break
The high-volume Emotet campaign is back in action after the Christmas holidays, and is just as dangerous as ever Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
CAA debuts aviation cyber security assurance scheme
Civil Aviation Authority and Crest announce the first companies to be accredited under the CAA’s new cyber security oversight scheme, Assure Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Cabinet Office launches data handling review
Oliver Dowden issues statement explaining the New Year Honours list leak and announces new practices after the publication of personal details of over 1,000 public figures Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2020
Do you use cloud storage for these use cases yet?
We look at the use cases most suited to a quick transition to the cloud: backup, archiving, disaster recovery, file storage and cloud bursting – cloud storage’s low-hanging fruit Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
NHS SBS launches consumer-style procurement hub
NHS Shared Business Services’ cloud marketplace The Edge4Health kicks off with four major NHS organisations to transform the way the health service buys products and services Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
Lloyds Banking Group to create digital workplace with Microsoft
Bank is transforming how its staff work as part of a multibillion-pound digital transformation Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2020
Big storage meets cloud in the datacentre 'as-a-service' revolution
Cloud is mainstream but the datacentre’s here to stay. This has resulted in a trend towards as-a-service in the datacentre where big storage array makers and the cloud giants meet Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2020
A quarter of users will fall for basic phishing attacks
Phishing emails that appear to be security alerts are the most effective method of compromise, says KnowBe4 Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jan 2020
Security Think-Tank: Tackle insider threats to achieve data-centric security
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – digital disruption
Adoption of new technologies is growing rapidly and transforming the business landscape. In this handbook, focused on digital disruption in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how business and IT leaders can implement a coherent and cohesive approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
TSB signs up IBM Services and announces Edinburgh tech hub
TSB has contracted IBM to provide hybrid cloud services as part of its £120m digital transformation plans, which will see more tech jobs in Scotland Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Travelex warns customers to be alert to phone scams
Under-fire forex provider warns that criminals may try to take advantage of its predicament to scam customers Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Dasa awards AI warship contracts
First wave of £4m funding aims to transform defence platforms and tackle issues such as information overload faced by crews Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
NSA Windows 10 security disclosure raises questions
In an unprecedented move, the NSA has got out in front of a critical cryptographic flaw in Windows 10, but in doing so has raised multiple questions Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Threat landscape grew in complexity in 2019, no respite in sight
Check Point’s annual state of security report shares some 2019 trends and looks ahead to 2020 Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Two-thirds of UK healthcare organisations breached last year
The majority of healthcare organisations in the UK experienced a cyber security incident during 2019, with almost half the result of viruses and malware introduced on third party devices Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
UK tech sector leads global growth in 2019
Venture capital and foreign investment in the UK’s tech sector is at an all-time high, benefiting both early-stage and already-mature businesses Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Researchers find cryptojacker hiding in Wav audio file
Victim network was compromised by obfuscated malware hiding a Monero cryptominer, lurking inside a Wav audio file Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Cyber criminals spend three months lurking in target networks
Cyber criminals are spending longer hiding in target networks before launching their attacks, as more organised groups turn to business disruption to achieve their objectives Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Turn the end of Windows 7 support into a security advantage
CISOs can take advantage of the end of support for Microsoft Windows 7 by making the case for more investment in cyber security Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Building the internet of the future
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Cisco unveils the $5bn platform that it believes will be the future of the internet – we look through the details. The McLaren Formula One team discusses how IoT and data analytics have been key to its revival on the track. And we examine the importance of diversity in software development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities won’t be patched until end of January
Some vulnerabilities identified in Citrix products will not be fully patched until the end of January 2020 Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2020
IfG warns systems needed after Brexit transition are “impossible to deliver”
The IT required to be operational after December 2020 is almost certainly undeliverable, according to Institute for Government report Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
$5bn buy-out set to make backup giant Veeam a US company
Veeam’s founders are out as investment fund gets its hands on a pioneer of virtual machine backup. Now it will be a US company and eligible to target US government customers Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2020
UK urged to take centre stage in global digital trade
Trade association TechUK sets out vision to liberalise digital trade policy, under principles such as the opposition to data localisation in exchange for market access to fend off the trend towards digital protectionism Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jan 2020
The UK civil service is broken and needs reform to deliver true digital government
Boris Johnson’s special adviser, Dominic Cummings, has attracted criticism for his plans to overhaul Whitehall culture, but one former government digital chief argues that he is absolutely right Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Hooded hackers? More like ruthless competitors
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
Retail group Dixons Carphone fined £500,000 over data breach
Dixons Carphone receives maximum possible pre-GDPR fine from the ICO following a 2018 data breach Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
New Cabinet Office junior minister takes over GDS duties
Jeremy Quin is the seventh minister to be responsible for the digital service since Francis Maude's departure in 2015 Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
Don’t become the next Travelex: Get ready for ransomware
With Travelex’s IT still in disarray and banks and travellers left without access to funds more than a week after it was hit by a ransomware attack, we ask what others can learn from the foreign exchange services company’s response to the incident Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jan 2020
DRaaS decisions: Key choices in disaster recovery as a service
We examine the key decisions when considering DRaaS. Whether to go full self-service, assisted or managed will depend on what you need to protect and your in-house resources Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2020
PowerTrick backdoor used to target high-value businesses
Threat actors are exploiting a PowerShell-based backdoor called PowerTrick to go after high-value targets, warns SentinelLabs Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jan 2020
Whisper it… but could a cyber attack be good for your career?
All too often it’s the CISO who carries the can for an enterprise security failure, but this might not be a bad thing. There’s lots of evidence to suggest that falling victim to a cyber attack may actually enhance your CV Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
New GDPR service aims to ease compliance challenges
Security consultants claim their software platform will address a pressing need for an effective and efficient means of complying with data protection rules Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
CW Middle East: Digital leads the way for Abu Dhabi oil giant
The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is transforming its business through digital projects that range from deciding where to drill for oil and gas, to helping the company decide where to sell its final products. Also find out in this issue why the UAE is setting up a university dedicated to artificial intelligence, and read an interview with Mohamed Sater, head of IT at Bahrain sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Changing attitudes to cyber is a team sport
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2020
Sadiq Khan calls for evolution of London Datastore
As the initiative reaches its 10th anniversary, City Hall wants data to be a key tool in tackling the capital's challenges and outlines future opportunities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Jan 2020
Here we go again - strap yourself in for the next 10-year ride in digital government transformation
There’s a new UK government, one with a comfortable majority, and it’s clear it wants to use that advantage for radical change. The new prime minister says the government has “a mission to ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2020
Half of UK citizens want tighter data regulations
Over 50% of UK citizens believe the gathering and use of personal data should be subject to more stringent government oversight, according to Fujitsu Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2020
AI skills and explainable data models are top concerns for 2020
New research from IBM finds that 2020 is the year when executives want to deploy real-world artificial intelligence applications Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2020
Five ways that backup has changed since the days of tape
Back in the day, all this was tape, but times have changed, with cloud-to-cloud backup, cloud storage, virtual and physical backup appliances and myriad endpoint hardware Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2020
Cloud adoption in ANZ gathering pace
Australia and New Zealand have seen a four-fold increase in the amount of data moving from on-premise environments to the top public clouds, survey finds Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Hero or villain? Creating a no-blame culture
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Government confirms IR35 private sector reforms under review ahead of April 2020 start date
Government honours pledge to embark on a review of its plans to extend the IR35 off-payroll rules to the private sector that will focus on ensuring the changes are introduced in a “smooth” way in April 2020 Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Bus open data portal to go live in January 2020
The service will start by publishing route and timetable data and will evolve to provide fare and real-time location data in 2021 Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Broadcom flogs Symantec enterprise security unit to Accenture
Acquisition is set to make Accenture a global leader in managed cyber security services Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
Met Police to upgrade command and control system
Metropolitan Police Service signs Leidos to renew command and control setup under a 10-year programme Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Get your users to take pride in security
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2020
Digital fashion for sustainable consumption
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at fashion for online personas, report on a programme to get more young women into cyber security, and examine edge computing as the new data frontier and how cloud-native platforms and AI might transform the datacentre. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2020
2019: a whirlwind year for AI in APAC
Asia-Pacific is proving to be a magnet for entrepreneurial activity from AI firms, though the escalating US-China trade tensions have put one firm in a tough situation Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2020
Highways England uses robot to speed up roadworks
A machine equipped with precise positioning technology carried out, in a few hours, road marking work that usually takes a week Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2020
Why enterprises should care about DevOps
Besides supporting cloud-native software development, DevOps’ biggest gains lie in legacy systems, says Puppet’s field CTO Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2020
Iran likely to hit back with cyber attacks, security experts warn
The possibility of cyber attack by threat groups acting on behalf of the Iranian government has dramatically increased following US actions in Iraq Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2020
UK cyber security boss Ciaran Martin to step down
NCSC chief Ciaran Martin will leave his post in the summer of 2020 Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Let’s call time on inciting fear among users
The traditional picture of a hacker is of a script kiddie in a hoodie hunched over a computer keyboard, but this stereotype is stale and outdated. Is it time to move away from a fear-based approach to security? Continue Reading
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News
03 Jan 2020
Government injects £40m into single sign-on NHS programme
The government has put aside funding to speed up login times. Additional funding has been announced to support adult digital health services Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2020
Security Think Tank: Put information at the heart of security
The belief that effective perimeter security is the best way to protect data is a fallacy that is being repeatedly exposed. We must recognise the need for a data-centric security model to protect data from both internal and external threats, but what does this mean for security professionals? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2020
California’s CCPA an opportunity for security industry to do better
California’s consumer protection and data privacy laws came into effect on 1 January 2020, and present a golden opportunity for the cyber security practitioners Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Jan 2020
Gartner: Top 10 strategic technology trends in 2020
Two decades ago, at the start of the millennium, IT was deeply concerned about Y2K – and the iPhone, Twitter and Facebook didn’t exist. So what’s in store as a new decade begins? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jan 2020
Inside Qlik’s data management playbook
Qlik CEO Mike Capone talks up the company’s transition into a data management company, its traction in APAC and what it is doing to put data analytics into the hands of more workers Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2019
Top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 ASEAN IT stories of 2019 Continue Reading
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30 Dec 2019
Top 10 government IT stories of 2019
Computer Weekly looks back at the main stories related to government IT this year Continue Reading
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24 Dec 2019
Top 10 CIO interviews of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 CIO interviews of 2019 Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2019
Top 10 storage deployment stories of 2019
Here are ComputerWeekly’s top 10 storage deployment stories for 2019, which see quite a move away from traditional SAN and NAS to hyper-converged, software-defined storage and object storage Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2019
Loan charge review results: Government agrees to policy amendments to cut tax bills of 30,000 people
The government has announced a package of amendments to the loan charge policy that will remove 11,000 people from its scope, and cut the tax bills of 30,000 others Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
Top 10 storage stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 storage stories for 2019, with the latest trends in enterprise storage arrays, hyper-converged, object storage, scale-out NAS, and more Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Dec 2019
CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to hybrid cloud
There is no doubt that the world is moving towards cloud, with even the most hardened sceptics having been converted and tentatively taking their first steps on a cloud journey. In this handbook, Computer Weekly offers advice on how best to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
Criminal Courts Review Commission to review Horizon judgment ‘swiftly’
The CCRC’s review of potentially unfair prosecutions of subpostmasters is just one of the unresolved issues in in relation to subpostmasters’ battle with the Post Office over its faulty IT system Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2019
Amazon, AWS and antitrust: How tough could US lawmakers be on the tech titan?
How Amazon conducts its business is coming under close scrutiny from US lawmakers, both from an online retail and cloud perspective, and this is why Continue Reading