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News
22 Nov 2024
Qlik expands cloud footprint to India
The data analytics and business intelligence software supplier is bolstering its presence in Asia-Pacific with a cloud region in India Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
BianLian cyber gang drops encryption-based ransomware
The Australian and American cyber authorities have published updated intelligence on the BianLian ransomware gang, which has undergone a rapid evolution in tactics Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2017
Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana to offer integration
Amazon and Microsoft’s voice assistants will be able to integrate with each other to provide users with the best features from both Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2017
HCL expands global network with Swedish delivery centre
HCL has opened another delivery centre in the Nordic region, this time in Gothenburg, Sweden Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2017
Challenger bank Fidor reaches 200,000 customers
Fintech trailblazer Fidor now has more than 200,000 people using its banking services, but its CEO believes the fintech environment is getting tougher Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2017
McDonald’s selects Capgemini to help it drive digital customer services
Fast-food chain decides to outsource its digital developments globally to French IT services giant Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2017
Saudi Telecom Company creates cloud computing giant
The IT joint venture in Saudi Arabia will drive the digitisation of government services Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2017
VMware making bigger push into cloud, cyber security
The virtualisation bigwig is making it easier for VMware customers to adopt public cloud services, starting with a partnership with Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Aug 2017
CW Nordics: Banks and startups increase collaboration
First they were deemed a threat, now they are potential partners. According to a new report by Nordic accelerator Fintech Mundi, banks are increasingly turning to financial technology (fintech) startups in their hunt for new ideas and market opportunities. Also in this issue, read now Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies, and hear how Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2017
UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East
The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2017
How banking technology has changed since the crash
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after the financial crash, we examine how banking technology has changed as a result of the economic crisis. We look at how GDPR, the EU’s new data protection laws, will affect your data storage strategies. And we ask if the cryptocurrency boom will remain a niche pursuit or whether the underlying technologies can bring benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2017
Top skills you need to avoid being replaced by a machine
A-level results have shown an increase in Stem subjects but tech skills remain a problem, warn some in the industry Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2017
Barclays ring-fencing project means downtime for customers
Many Barclays services will be unavailable this weekend as part of the bank's project to separate retail and investment operations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Aug 2017
CW ANZ: Get to grips with IoT
Two in five Australian households now use at least one internet of things (IoT) device to control or monitor anything from security to energy use. While IoT may have benefited industries such as oil and gas, issues such as connectivity are holding back adoption in Australia. In this month’s CW ANZ, we look at the state of adoption of IoT in Australia and efforts that have been undertaken to address adoption barriers. Also, read more about OVH’s plans to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a new datacentre in Sydney and Singapore, along with a regional headquarters in Melbourne. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Aug 2017
CW ASEAN: Growing the IoT
Despite the allure of internet of things (IoT), adoption of the technology is still in its infancy in Southeast Asia. According to an industry survey, 51% of organisations in the region say they still need to better understand the benefits of IoT. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we look at the conditions necessary for the IoT to gain broader adoption in the region, starting with the need to reduce costs and develop an ecosystem to support deployments. Also, read more about Red Hat’s strategy for tackling an ASEAN market that is not used to paying for software. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2017
A decade of IT change since banking meltdown
With 10 years passing since Northern Rock had to be bailed out by the government, we look at how banking IT has changed since the financial crisis Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Aug 2017
Tech takes the lead in the Tour de France
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the Tour de France – the world’s greatest bike race - is transforming its relationship with fans thanks to internet of things, data analytics and machine learning technology. We analyse industry reaction to the UK government’s new data protection laws. And our new buyer’s guide looks at Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 software suite. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2017
CIO interview: Mike Proudlock, interim head of IT, The Royal College of Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons has started a cloud-centric transformation programme to ensure the organisation is fit for the working challenges of the 21st century Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2017
Higher IT salaries in Australia and New Zealand amid talent crunch
IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand are earning more compared with last year, a TechTarget survey has found, but more needs to be done to address the gender gap Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2017
HSBC uses IBM to automate the processing of 100 million document pages
In another instance of banks adopting automation to lower costs and drive productivity, HSBC uses IBM analytics technology to cut down on its paper trail Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Aug 2017
CW Benelux: IoT Tech Day showcases innovation
Read about this year’s IoT Tech Day in Utrecht, Netherlands, which featured hobby projects such as light-sensing curtains that automatically open and close, but also showed that the IoT is growing up to encompass more serious applications. Also read about the lessons to be learned from the ‘Petya’ ransomware attack that has hit 60 countries, and find out how Dutch railway stations are monitoring the movement of travellers to reduce people jams. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2017
Gov.uk Verify fails to meet key business case targets
Government’s controversial online identity system has missed important milestones that formed the basis of its original 2015 business case Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2017
Nordic countries top digital nations ranking, but risk stalling
Nordic countries are leaders when it comes to digitisation – but they must continue to innovate to retain their position Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2017
CIO interview: David Ivell, CIO, The Prince’s Trust
Youth charity is turning to digital means to engage with young people outside its usual reach Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2017
Formula 1 goes digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn hopes to make the sport more digital to enhance the fan experience of Grand Prix racing. We learn how virtual reality is being used to deliver healthcare services. And we examine the ethical concerns around artificial intelligence technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2017
Top tips to avoid a costly Office 365 subscription bill
The Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite is Microsoft’s next strategic platform. We explore the licensing implications Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2017
Gaming apps ‘main source’ of mobile phishing attacks, research shows
Analysis of 100,000 corporate devices shows more than a quarter of traffic going to phishing domains was from gaming apps Continue Reading
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News
04 Aug 2017
ICO highlights challenge Slack-like tools pose to public sector FOI request compliance
The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2017
Interview: Vodafone CTO juggles legacy network and cutting-edge technology
Vodafone UK chief technology officer Jorge Fernandes talks legacy networks, digitisation and how he is positioning the operator to lead in the mobile-enabled future Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2017
OVH opens first UK datacentre in south London
French cloud provider OVH has opened the doors on its first datacentre in the UK, slightly later than planned Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Jul 2017
Tech suppliers assess the latest iteration of GDS
The general election has passed by, new ministers are in place, and so the Government Digital Service (GDS) is coming back out of its shell. As it embarks on a new parliamentary cycle, GDS is a ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2017
Unilever signs partnership deal with Accenture to drive sales for ‘digitally savvy’ consumers
Unilever enters tech partnership with Accenture to help maintain consumer loyalty and drive sales Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2017
Nordea deploys AI to speed up customer service
Nordea is reaping the rewards of its fintech investments through its latest project to use artificial intelligence to support customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Jul 2017
How the DVLA is making driving digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about how it is becoming a digital hub for motoring and moving away from its legacy IT. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the future of data management. And we look at the importance of understanding the small print in your software licensing agreements. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
UAE hotel upgrades wireless network and internet connectivity
Beach resort completes major project to revamp its wireless infrastructure with TP-Link technologies Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
Mastercard outlines future digital payment platforms after improvements to Qkr
Mastercard has developed its mobile app, Qkr, for spectators at The Open Championship. The improvements further demonstrate new digital payment platforms offered by the company Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
What are Amazon Web Services’ Nordic plans?
Amazon Web Services' head in the Nordic tells Computer Weekly about the region's increasing demand and use of the cloud Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2017
TSB to introduce iris scan authentication in September 2017
TSB customers will soon be able to access their mobile bank accounts through iris scanning, which is regarded as the most secure biometric authentication available Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ANZ: Cyber security plan bears fruit
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at protecting citizens, companies and critical infrastructure, has made significant headway over the past year, but the jury is still out on its long-term impact. In this month’s CW ANZ, we take a look at the progress of Australia’s national cyber security blueprint and what else needs to be done to better protect Australia’s interests in the global cyber security landscape. Also, read about what the Australian government is doing to better guard public sector IT systems against cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ASEAN: Stay alert to threats
With cyber threats intensifying in recent years, from the global outbreak of ransomware to intrusions of university networks to access government data, the role of threat intelligence in anticipating and mitigating threats has become more important than ever. In this month’s CW ASEAN, learn how organizations can make the most out of threat data feeds in an intelligence-driven security strategy. Also, find out how companies can navigate the ominous cyber threat landscape by investing in cyber security technology and processes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jul 2017
The challenge of our era - digital transformation at Allianz
The insurance firm wants to become "digital by default" and its CIO explains the vital role DevOps and cloud play in its change programme Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2017
London Stock Exchange uses IBM blockchain technology
The London Stock Exchange is testing out IBM's blockchain technology in a platform to help SME operations become more transparent Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2017
Stamford Bridge to offer stadium connectivity in partnership with Ericsson
Ericsson has begun its partnership with Chelsea to offer home fans a “seamless” connected experience Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2017
Airbus helps secure critical infrastructure
In this week's ezine, Computer Weekly explores how to secure industrial control systems, which have often lagged behind the leading edge of IT security and pose serious risks to critical national infrastructure. Airbus believes that despite the vulnerabilities of individual components, industrial control systems as a whole are quite resilient. We also speak to the head of technology at Centrica about how the utility company is becoming a specialist provider of data lake integration tools, and we explore the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
HPE and CSC merger wins confidence of Zurich
Zurich Insurance has demonstrated confidence in CSC's merger with HPE through a contract extension Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
Cognizant opens London lab to help customers with digitisation
Cognizant has opened its latest digital development centre in London, where it will work with customers and partners on digital business challenges Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
The dawn of a new era for Dell EMC
Dell EMC’s Paul Henaghan is no stranger to industry consolidation, having worked for tech companies that were acquired by Oracle and Software AG. Here, the president of Dell EMC in South Asia and Korea shares what it is doing to streamline its salesforce, his views of the hyper-convergence space and the company’s strategy for tackling the APAC market Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Jul 2017
The data analytics behind the Wimbledon tennis championships
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the All England Lawn Tennis Club is working with IBM to use data analytics to engage with fans of the Wimbledon championships. We examine whether IT automation will kill tech jobs or solve the growing skills gap. And we look at the issues around data portability between public cloud providers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jul 2017
GDPR brings serious implications for data storage
New European Union data protection regulations put tough requirements on organisations that store “personally identifiable data”. We look at what is needed to achieve compliance Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2017
Experian admits mobile and online issues after system upgrade
Some customers of credit referencing company are having problems accessing a service they pay for following an IT upgrade and large customer migration to a new system Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2017
Nordic CIO interview: Ann Hellenius, City of Stockholm
Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2017
Europe takes measured approach to 5G, driven by ROI concerns
European operators may be more concerned with getting the maximum value for money from their 3G and 4G networks than rushing to roll out 5G Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jul 2017
Why now is the time to appoint a chief agility officer
Companies need to innovate and find new ways of getting products to the market more quickly. Appointing a chief agility officer to the board will help Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2017
Sweden trials blockchain for land registry management
Swedish land registry is trying out blockchain as a means of proving ownership Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Jul 2017
Be better connected in a wireless world
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the latest developments in wireless technology and discover how enterprises can deliver secure and reliable wireless networks for staff and customers. We examine Microsoft’s PowerShell scripting language to understand why it’s become such an important tool for automating system administration. And we ask CIOs what it’s like to cross the divide and work for IT suppliers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2017
Dubai Police to enhance smart services with robot police
The streets of Dubai will soon see Robocops to help fight crime and help people out Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jun 2017
Dear Caroline Nokes, a few items for your digital government to-do list
I feel a little sorry for Caroline Nokes, announced this week as the latest minister responsible for digital government - the third to take on that mantle in less than a year. She’s clearly a ... Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2017
DVLA aims to slash IT costs by moving to public cloud and open standards
Agency’s IT strategy for 2019/20 will see a concerted move to deprecate legacy systems, deploy applications in the cloud and develop in-house IT Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Jun 2017
Will mobile networks cope with the end of roaming charges?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, while mobile users are celebrating the end of roaming charges in the EU, mobile networks have to deal with the consequences – we examine the industry challenges. We also look at the future plans for Openstack, the open source cloud environment. And we learn how European law enforcement is working with business to tackle organised cyber crime. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2017
News UK dumps tape for backup with Zadara cloud storage
News publishing corporation saves up to 40% on hardware and software costs by switching in-house hardware for a cloud-first policy, using Zadara cloud storage as a backup target Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2017
Datacentre decisions: Converged vs hyper-converged infrastructure
Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure are ready-tested ways to put compute and storage into the datacentre. But which should you choose for your deployment? Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2017
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2017
What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2017
Why did British Airways’ datacentre crash?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after an IT outage at British Airways left passengers stranded at airports, we examine the possible causes and ask what BA’s official explanation really means. We analyse the challenges for digital government now the UK election is over. And we hear how the charity Barnardo’s is leading an initiative for a data platform to improve children’s social care services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Jun 2017
CW ASEAN: Hyper-convergence offers simple yet scalable storage
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we take a look at how TAL Apparel has reaped significant savings in storage and server resources by switching to hyper-converged systems, and we explore the key drivers for the development of hyper-converged systems and how they will transform the way applications are delivered. We also hear from a senior Veritas executive about why extracting more metadata to improve business processes and data management will become more important. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Jun 2017
CW ANZ: Flash arrays make a splash
In this month’s CW ANZ, we find out why a growing number of Australian enterprises are turning to all-flash storage technology to replace spinning disk storage systems, thanks to lower costs and reduced complexity. We also hear from a senior Veritas executive about why extracting more metadata to improve business processes and data management will become more important. And we take a look at how public cloud services have empowered Australian startups to scale up and go global from day one, and identify the key drivers for the development of hyper-converged systems and how they will transform the way applications are delivered. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2017
HR technology essential to cutting-edge customer service, say big businesses
If you can’t get your internal HR systems right, the business will suffer – Jaguar Land Rover, Lufthansa and Russia’s Sberbank explain why Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Jun 2017
Tips for buying hyper-converged systems
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the growing market for hyper-converged infrastructure - combining processing, storage and networking into an integrated design - and assess the options available to IT leaders. We ask mature users of the cloud what’s next for their migration to off-premise systems. And we analyse how retail supply chains are developing to keep up with online and mobile shopping trends. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2017
Patent group prepares for tough data protection laws by moving HR to the cloud
CPA Global to replace ERP-based HR system as it gears up to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Jun 2017
Yet more uncertainty ahead for digital government after minister ousted in election
Amid all the chaos, recriminations and excitement on the morning after the General Election, the future of digital government is far from the minds of anyone other than those of us with a personal ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Jun 2017
Ethical fears hinder growth of artificial intelligence in France
In this issue, read how France’s relatively slow adoption of artificial intelligence is partly the result of public confusion, and partly due to the way the French have approached the ethical debate around AI. Also, read now organisations in Europe are failing to address the most important risks because they do not have a structured approach to complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. And find out why, after 17 years, Dutch university TU Delft is saying goodbye to its legacy learning management system. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jun 2017
Rethink risk through the lens of antifragility
Antifragility is an exciting alternative that fuses value and risk, and CIOs and IT executives are well positioned to help Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2017
Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO
Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2017
Lloyds bank staff will move to IBM in outsourcing deal
About 1,500 IT staff at Lloyds Banking Group will join IBM as part of an IT infrastructure outsourcing agreement Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2017
Digital economy to contribute 7% of Australia’s GDP
Besides improving living standards, digital technologies could also lead to a resurgence of manufacturing in Australia Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Jun 2017
General Election 2017: Who gets the tech vote?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK votes for a new government in the 2017 general election, we examine the digital policies in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties, and hear what IT trade body TechUK would like to see for the tech sector from the next administration. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Jun 2017
Whoever wins election 2017, it's time for a digital minister with real authority
You would expect, of course, that a publication such as Computer Weekly would call on whoever wins the 2017 general election to put the digital economy on its list of immediate priorities. While ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2017
Hundreds of sub-postmasters have applied to join IT-related legal action since March
The number of sub-postmasters who claim to have suffered as a result of a faulty Post Office IT system has reached 1,300 Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2017
Norwegian bakery chain gets the taste of mobile reporting
Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 May 2017
Quantum computing drives the future for Volkswagen
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Volkswagen’s global CIO explains how the car giant is using quantum computing to drive the future of transport. We examine how to make data analytics programmes work and deliver business value. And SAP’s CEO reacts to controversy around the software supplier’s indirect licensing policies that led to recent high-profile court cases. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2017
Swedish government agencies join IT spending benchmarking service
Government agencies in Sweden are using a tool by Apptio to help them gain a better understanding of IT costs Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 May 2017
CW Nordics: The trouble with connected things
In this issue, Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen talks about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices. Also read how Icelandic airline Wow Air averted disaster through the use of application performance monitoring software when it embarked on a major expansion. And find out how, since December 2015, anyone playing popular sandbox game Minecraft has been able to build their worlds on the actual map of Sweden. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 May 2017
Global ransomware attack could be a security wake-up call
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the global WannaCry ransomware attack that struck the NHS and spread across 150 countries – will it be the wake-up call that finally makes organisations take cyber security seriously? We find out how Moscow is leading the way in smart city digitisation. And our latest buyer’s guide examines customer experience management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 May 2017
CW ASEAN: Rise of the machines
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning is improving the way ASEAN businesses fend off cyber attacks and better predict how customers react to various marketing efforts. The growing interest in AI in the region has also spawned start-ups such as Singapore’s Adatos, which is pushing the bar by using declassified methodologies and software used by US defense and intelligence communities to produce data-driven insights. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 May 2017
CW ANZ: Machine thinking
In this month’s CW ANZ, we look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning is improving the way businesses fend off cyber attacks and better predict how customers react to marketing efforts. The growing interest in AI in ANZ has also turned Australia into a hotbed for data analytics, where consumers are making use of apps to find the cheapest fuel pumps. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2017
Sapphire 2017: McDermott declares SAP indirect licensing policy change
At SAP’s annual Sapphire Now conference in Orlando, Florida, CEO Bill McDermott ruled out charging for static read access from third-party systems, after recent controversy Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2017
Customer experience transformation at Macquarie bank brings legacy system retirement as a bonus
Australia’s Macquarie bank builds a data layer on top of legacy IT systems to transform customer experience Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 May 2017
Toxic data: What it is and how to find it and deal with it
In this podcast, Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, looks at the management of legacy data and how to find and deal with toxic data that could expose your organisation to compliance breaches Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2017
Lack of skills preventing digital transformation, says 65% of decision makers
Research has found skills gaps in data science, AI and infrastructure management are standing in the way of digital transformation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 May 2017
Political turmoil threatens global IT services sector
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the threats to the global IT services sector caused by US president Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric, and by the UK’s planned departure from the EU. Home Office IT chief Sarah Wilkinson discusses the challenges of digital transformation in a large government department. And we find out how business leaders need to improve their digital skills. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2017
How Microsoft is extending the benefits of Office 365
There are now over 100 million corporate users of Office 365, which provides a great developer opportunity. We find out why Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 May 2017
CW Benelux: 3D printing on the rise
This quarter’s CW Benelux looks at the practical use of 3D printing in the Netherlands. It seems the technology has found its home, at least initial home, in manufacturing, with the early buzz around its consumer potential now a reality in the enterprise sector. The possibilities have not escaped government attention. The Dutch ministry of economic affairs last year unveiled an action plan for smart industry to boost development and standards for smart industrial applications, including 3D printing. Also read how PostNL is using IT to help its business to prosper in a transformed mail industry, find out how businesses in the Netherlands are getting their heads around blockchain technology, and see what KLM is doing with virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2017
Durham Police to use artificial intelligence to help decide if suspects should be held in custody
Durham Police are to use artificial intelligence to help them decide whether or not to keep suspects in custody Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2017
Aruba Atmosphere: Machine learning to transform networking
At Aruba Atmosphere EMEA in France, delegates learned how the network will incorporate machine learning features in the near future Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2017
Highly skilled professionals at risk of being replaced by computers
Highly skilled jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2022, says Gartner Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2017
Large UK businesses increasingly want CEOs to have IT background
More large businesses in the UK want a CEO that has a good understanding of IT Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 May 2017
Casting the IT skills net wider
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as research reveals that three-quarters of non-tech workers would be interested in a job in IT, we examine what’s stopping them from making the move and how cross-training can help. We analyse the key storage elements of building a private cloud. And Bloomberg’s head of data science talks about the benefits of machine learning. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2017
HPE ramps up investments in Singapore
Enterprise tech giant HPE will invest $140m over five years in its new regional headquarters and a startup incubator programme Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2017
Metropolitan Police to hit massive IT overspend
The Metropolitan Police Service is set to massively overspend on IT as it attempts to improve digital policing Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading