Internet technology
Internet technology has transformed businesses and public services, and as a result has also revolutionised the IT department. Web trends such as e-commerce, social media, Web 2.0 and cloud computing are essential elements of any successful IT strategy. We follow the latest developments and help IT managers choose the right products for their organisation.
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News
07 Jun 2024
European data chief prepares bid to get UK to join EU digital single market
Data initiative Gaia-X is trying to plug the UK into a planned digital European single market, as the EU seeks to extend the reach of vast and controversial data laws over global supply chains Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2023
Top 10 Benelux stories of 2023
The Benelux region is researching some of the latest digital technologies of the future with efforts to ensure the region keeps pace in quantum computing and artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Ofcom proposes regulatory changes to support broadband investment
Following the recommendations of the government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, regulator Ofcom has proposed a package of measures to better support investment in full-fibre broadband Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Openreach to cut wholesale broadband costs for CSP customers
Openreach plans to introduce wide-ranging cuts to FTTC and FTTP wholesale prices to get other providers to upgrade their users to faster broadband Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
MPs call for inquiry into smart meter roll-out
Government urged to conduct a review of the roll-out of smart meters for electricity and gas, and to intervene to tackle a number of failures Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Alphabet shares up after better-than-expected quarter
Shares in Google’s parent company Alphabet have risen in value after it reported quarterly revenue of $32.7bn, up 26% year on year Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2018
BDUK has £200m to kick-start rural full-fibre network build
Government plans to use money from the BDUK superfast broadband programme to drive the roll-out of full-fibre broadband to underserved rural areas Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2018
Full-fibre broadband for all to cost £30bn
The government has released its Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review, setting the stage for the national roll-out of a full-fibre broadband network Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Confusion reigns over value of 5G, says report
An Analysys Mason report commissioned by the Broadband Stakeholder Group has highlighted some of the challenges facing the deployment of 5G mobile networks in the UK Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2018
Cisco and UCL to open AI research unit in $100m digital economy boost
Cisco has extended its ongoing Country Digital Acceleration programme in the UK with a further $100m investment, part of which will go towards a new AI research centre Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
Just Eat on the lookout for 150 tech professionals
Online food marketplace Just Eat has announced it is on the lookout for talent to fill 150 technology roles, 80 of which have been recently created Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2018
Orange starts 5G tests in Paris
After successful trials in Romania, Orange begins testing 5G use cases in its home country Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2018
Walmart and Microsoft partner to boost digital in retail
US retail giant Walmart has signed a five-year partnership with Microsoft, with the aim of speeding up its digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Google record fine could lead to Android fork
Amazon’s Android was one of the operating systems mentioned by the European Commission as it imposed a record €4.34bn fine on Google Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jul 2018
What are ‘mature’ stateful applications?
BlueK8s is a new open source Kubernetes initiative from ‘big data workloads’ company BlueData -- the project’s direction leads us to learn a little about which direction containerised cloud-centric ... Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Spectrum costs hit the world’s poorest hardest
The inflated cost of radio spectrum to support mobile network roll-out is harming the economic and social welfare of billions of the world’s poorest people, says the GSMA Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
JWT slashes server estate in move to Ctera cloud appliances
Marketing agency deploys Ctera cloud-attached NAS for 10,000 employees to simplify IT infrastructure, cutting server count and slashing software and hardware costs Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
Kcom secures second aggregate HSCN contract
Network services provider Kcom will supply broadband connectivity over the Health and Social Care Network to 10 health organisations in the north-east of England Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2018
UKFast creates subsidiary to support AWS and Azure
Hosting company UKFast offers its own private and public cloud services alongside Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure support Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2018
A quarter of Brits think they already have full-fibre broadband
CityFibre research commissioned to support its campaign for more clarity in broadband advertising appears to show widespread misunderstanding of what fibre is or what it means Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jul 2018
Injecting evidence into the On-line Child Safety Debate
1 in 10 of those who video chat with strangers have been asked to change or undress on camera … we need open and honest debate, not obfuscation and claims that these are technical matters, too ... Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Saudi’s growing e-commerce market offers global tech opportunities
Saudi Arabia's e-commerce sector is set to explode, and the IT sector in the country will see increased demand as a result Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Executive interview: Bill Ruh, CDO of GE
With a new CEO in the driving seat, we speak to GE’s head of digital, Bill Ruh, about how the company has refined its digital strategy Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Half of young girls don’t think tech careers are exciting
Young women are put off of technology careers because they don’t perceive them to be exciting, according to research Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2018
CW Middle East: Can Saudi Arabia build the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?
In April this year, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Silicon Valley in the US to meet tech giants such as Apple and Amazon in its efforts to fast-forward the kingdom’s technology capabilities. Read about its lofty ambitions. Also in this issue, read how demand for skilled IT professionals is increasing rapidly in the Middle East, which is facing a talent crunch. Meanwhile, Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives are gathering momentum. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jul 2018
What is a software defined perimeter?
Information access and identity management controls have never been more in the data developer news-stream as they are today. Software Defined Networks (SDN) have a massive part to play in terms of ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
NIC calls for nationwide broadband plan
The National Infrastructure Commission has called for a national broadband plan to support full-fibre roll-out Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
UK slips down broadband speed league table
Although average broadband speeds in the UK have improved in the past year, other countries are moving faster, according to new data from comparison site Cable.co.uk Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2018
Holiday Extras uses machine learning and artificial intelligence for personalisation
Travel firm Holiday Extras has introduced machine learning and artificial intelligence into its smartphone app to give users a more personalised experience Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2018
Three chooses SSE for 5G fibre backhaul
SSE Enterprise Telecoms will connect Three’s mobile network into BT’s local telephone exchanges as the mobile operator ramps up its preparation for 5G Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2018
London NHS organisations pick Kcom for HSCN
Network services supplier Kcom has been named as the preferred bidder for the Once for London Health and Social Care Network contract Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2018
TechUK calls on UK to adopt recent EU trade deals to boost digital sector
The EU deal with Canada, as well as forthcoming trade agreements with Japan, Singapore and Vietnam, could boost the UK tech sector – if adopted after Brexit Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2018
Investment flows into Nordic startups from all directions
The Nordic tech startup scene is attracting funding from a variety of sources, with private equity firms, banks and traditional IT companies all keen to put money in Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
How changes in retail law could affect customer experience
New payments regulations could increase the amount of times customers will need to use two-factor authentication to make a purchase, potentially putting a strain on customer experience, according to MasterCard Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2018
Ofcom lays out plan for UK fixed wireless networks
Telecoms regulator has set out a wide-ranging plan covering the roll-out of fixed wireless access networks in the UK to support national connectivity and other uses Continue Reading
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04 Jul 2018
Slow broadband fuels a post-Brexit storm for rural communities
Lack of access to reliable broadband and mobile networks threatens rural livelihoods after Brexit, according to a Local Government Association report Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Industry bets on fixed wireless access for first 5G deployments
Separate tests in Romania and the UK have been demonstrating the potential of fixed wireless access as a component of 5G Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jul 2018
Cloud HCI survey: Cloud functionality in hyper-converged infrastructure
We look at how you can use hyper-converged infrastructure to build private clouds and link up with public cloud services to develop hybrid and multi-cloud working Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Software firm Clevermed enhances NHS user experience on Health and Social Care Network
Clevermed, a supplier of maternity and neonatal care record software to the NHS, reveals how users are benefiting after it switched to the new Health and Social Care Network Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Inside Alibaba Cloud’s Southeast Asia playbook
Alibaba Cloud is working closely with local customers in joint innovation projects, and has started to launch new services for Chinese and international customers simultaneously to narrow the service gap Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
Feds expand Facebook data sharing probe
The US federal probe into Facebook’s data sharing practices is expanding and MEPs are considering new measures as the firm reveals it granted extended access to 61 companies and admits to another data sharing software bug Continue Reading
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Blog Post
03 Jul 2018
The 5 API cornerstones of ADE (API Development Environment)
Slightly cheesy with a dash of spin perhaps? But API (Application Programming Interface) development is now a real 'thing', so should we look more deeply into what API development involves? For ... Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2018
UK financial services firms up tech investments to fuel new services
Driven by the need to offer new services, as well as meet industry regulations, UK financial services firms are increasing spending on IT Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2018
Bolloré Group partners with Alibaba for cloud and co-development
French transportation conglomerate will use Alibaba cloud, and Alibaba will look at using Bolloré's battery technology in its datacentres Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2018
Singapore’s Fullerton Health gears up for the cloud
Private healthcare service provider Fullerton Health is moving business applications to Microsoft’s cloud services before rolling out data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance operations and patient care Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2018
Cloud storage: Amazon vs Azure vs Google vs IBM Softlayer
Computer Weekly looks at the biggest four cloud storage providers, how they stand in the market, the products they offer, and which offers the widest range of products and features Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2018
Home Office criticised over ESN review progress
In an appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, Home Office permanent secretary Philip Rutnam defended the progress of the ESN project review Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2018
Openreach starts full-fibre roll-out in Exeter
Network builder Openreach adds Exeter to its Fibre First FTTP broadband roll-out Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2018
Acquia methodically bridges enriched content and e-commerce
The company launched Commerce Manager to integrate enriched content with e-commerce systems and earlier established a technology partnership with Magento. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Jun 2018
Introducing Ukip’s meme team
Somewhere deep in cyber space, a clutch of the internet’s more eccentric alt-right YouTubers have collaborated to join Ukip for a bit of attention, and the dotty old right-wing Eurosceptics have ... Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2018
TfL partners with Siemens to revamp traffic network for connected cars
A traffic control system being developed by Siemens and TfL will propel traffic management into the era of the internet of things Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
PizzaExpress launches augmented reality football game
Italian restaurant chain PizzaExpress has launched an augmented reality football game for customers to play during meals Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
Nationwide Building Society to fund tech startups to the tune of £50m
With an available fund of £50m, Nationwide Building Society is the latest traditional financial services provider to support tech startups Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
BBC launches online archive for 1980s Computer Literacy Project
Archive will enable people to read up on a 10-year project developed by the BBC in the 1980s Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
Government must challenge popular smart city misconceptions
A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Cities says many people feel alienated by the concept, and calls on the government to challenge some popular misconceptions Continue Reading
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27 Jun 2018
Brent Council tenants to receive full-fibre broadband service
Borough-wide FTTP broadband roll-out could address up to 100,000 homes and businesses in North London Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2018
SSE Enterprise Telecoms bids to solve UK’s backhaul problem
By layering Infinera technology over its existing network, SSE Enterprise Telecoms plans to deliver what it refers to as a ‘dark fibre-like’ access product for communications services providers Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jun 2018
Digital transformation is just business change
Don't always start with the technology if you're driving transformation, but always start with the business Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2018
Liberty Global picks Cisco to transform customer service ops
Virgin Media parent enlists Cisco in a bid to transform its customer service experience across Europe Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2018
Openreach extends Gfast broadband roll-out
Openreach commits to rolling out Gfast broadband services to 59 new locations in the next phase of its ultrafast deployment plan Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2018
Mobile spectrum sharing is vital for UK 5G roll-out, says report
A report commissioned by independent network builders’ body Inca has warned that current approaches to how spectrum is apportioned are leaving vast amounts unused, and this needs to change Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2018
SAP outlines approach to data management
Through its Hana Data Management Suite, SAP hopes to alleviate the challenges of managing data amid growing data security needs in an increasingly hybrid IT landscape Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
How Australia is gearing up for 5G
From trialling 5G networks at the recent Commonwealth Games to flying drones in surf sport lifesaving, Australia is becoming a test bed for 5G services with its dense cities and wide-open spaces Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2018
SME provider takes on Cambridgeshire public sector network contract
Managed network services provider MLL Telecom has been awarded the EastNet contract to run WAN services across Cambridgeshire, replacing a legacy Virgin Media Network Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2018
HR projects are leading company moves to digital tech, say business leaders
Business leaders say their human resource IT programmes are leading the way to the wider deployment of digital and cloud technology across their organisations Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2018
Mobile operators appeal for dark fibre access to back 5G
O2, Three and Vodafone unite in calling for more to be done to open up dark fibre networks to supply desperately needed capacity for their future 5G networks Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2018
Young generation tempted by Amazon bank-like services
Tech firms offering banking services will be inevitable in the future as more than half of young people are tempted by such a prospect Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2018
Government’s broadband service obligation derided by industry
As Ofcom starts the process of finding a provider willing to step up to manage the government’s 10Mbps broadband universal service obligation, the project has been derided by network builders and stakeholders alike Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2018
CIO interview: Michael Cole, European Tour and Ryder Cup
Michael Cole, chief technology officer at the European Tour and Ryder Cup, discusses how he is helping the sport of golf broaden its appeal through his “connected course” digital transformation vision Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2018
Rubrik CDM 4.2 extends data protection to Amazon cloud storage
Backup software and appliance specialist adds protection to apps in Amazon cloud to existing on-premise and cloud-to-cloud functionality, along with service provider features Continue Reading
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18 Jun 2018
Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT lead datacentre colocation market
NTT had the biggest market share in Asia-Pacific, while Equinix ranked third in the region during the first quarter of 2018, according to market research data Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2018
StorageCraft to unveil unified storage, backup and cloud appliances
StorageCraft arose as a backup software maker but now plans converged storage, backup and analytics play in a move to unify offering built on core and acquired products Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2018
Ofcom satisfied with progress on BT Openreach split
Ofcom has published its first annual report on the legal separation of BT and Openreach, and said it is broadly satisfied with progress to date, despite hiccups relating to the BT pension scheme Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
Mayor Khan bids to make London the world’s smartest city
At London Tech Week, mayor Sadiq Khan launched a city-wide initiative to harness the capital’s technology talent to address London’s most pressing problems Continue Reading
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12 Jun 2018
CityFibre wins key decision in fake fibre case
CityFibre has been granted permission to proceed with a judicial review of the ASA’s November 2017 decision about the use of the term fibre in broadband ads Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
Alibaba Cloud touts AI smarts to keep pigs healthy
The Chinese cloud supplier has developed an AI program that has improved the yield and productivity of pig farms Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jun 2018
Is 5G more than just another generation of mobile?
Although several mobile network operators have announced launch dates for 5G services, many people remain unsure about the aspirations for 5G, what it means for users, its monetisation and its timescales Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
An audience with Matt Hancock, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport
Matt Hancock is the first Cabinet minister with a digital background, and he's keen to impress on the tech sector that he’s on their side Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2018
Irish government vows to ease planning procedures for datacentre investors
After Apple and Amazon saw their datacentre plans tripped up by the Irish planning system, the government has outlined its commitment to easing the path to construction for other operators Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
Thriving fintech, AI sectors give boost to UK tech funding
British technology businesses have received £5bn worth of venture capital funding since June 2016 – more than France, Germany and Sweden put together – with fintech and AI startups standing out Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2018
BT’s Gavin Patterson quits under shareholder pressure
Patterson’s resignation comes just weeks after he announced 13,000 redundancies across BT Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Jun 2018
What is pervasive engineering?
SAP used its ASUG (Americas SAP User Group) Sapphire Now conference held in Orlando, Florida this year to detail a number of ‘telling’ partner initiatives that could suggest new directions of focus ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
5G transformative for UK plc, but potential impacts still vague
5G mobile technology looks set to transform the UK economy for the better, but the immaturity of the technology and lack of standards makes its true impact harder to judge, according to a report by Deloitte Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2018
CloudBees’ Farcic: forget the buzzwords, let’s code
The Computer Weekly Developer Network (CWDN) talks to Viktor Farcic in his his role as senior consultant at CloudBees in line with a mini-series of posts related to the rise of what we have called ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
Nexsan adds Assureon Cloud Transfer for hybrid cloud archiving
Nexsan archiving appliances add hybrid cloud capability to AWS and Azure cloud for unstructured data, targeting users that want to retain files on-site with cloud access Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2018
Cloud NAS offers file access across on-site and in-cloud
We run the rule over cloud NAS products that allow customers to build single-namespace file systems, including between in-house datacentres and public cloud storage Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2018
Visa card payments system goes down across the UK and Ireland
Millions of businesses across the UK and Ireland are unable to accept VIsa card payments because of a "service disruption" Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2018
Revamped BHS website to close two years after department store collapse
The BHS website, which was developed after the department store’s closure in 2016, will be closed at the end of June Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2018
Football’s kompromat home
The BBC has started blowing its own vuvuzela about all the new technology it will be using to supplement the upcoming World Cup, including a virtual reality lounge to watch games in on its ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2018
BBC to show World Cup in virtual reality
Broadcaster will trial virtual reality and ultra HD live streams of the FIFA World Cup through BBC iPlayer and a dedicated VR app Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 May 2018
Fintech professional’s tech predictions: 9- Gamers monitored by businesses and authorities
People that use online gaming platforms might be being sized up for a job or even by security services Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Sweden and India in technology collaboration
Sweden has entered a partnership with India that will include joint work on smart city and mobility technologies Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Salary is the biggest motivator for software developers
A survey finds that benefits such as free food and drink or a modern office space are not the main motivator for most developers, with the majority prioritising a higher salary Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
Computing curriculum shake-up can’t happen in a single five-year parliamentary term, says panel
At the launch of Ocado Technology’s AI:MMO educational game, a panel of experts said the computing curriculum needs an overhaul, but this cannot be achieved in a single government term of office Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and robotics on people’s lives. And find out why Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national cyber security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
How AWS keeps its rivals at bay
A relentless focus on building for customers and inking partnerships with enterprise software bigwigs while lowering prices has given AWS a leg-up over rivals in the ANZ market Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Compliance in the cloud: Avoiding the cloud compliance trap
When you hand over data to a cloud provider, you don’t hand over responsibility for legal and regulatory compliance. Beware of falling into a cloud compliance trap Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Marks and Spencer speeds up digital transformation plans as profits plunge
Retailer announces plans to accelerate its business transformation and close 100 stores by 2022 after continued shifts in consumer behaviour Continue Reading
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Feature
23 May 2018
Amazon, Toys R Us and a tale of two technology approaches
Many factors contributed to the collapse of Toys R Us, but did a partnership with Amazon at the turn of the millennium play a part in its eventual demise? Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Government pledges full-fibre broadband for all by 2033
In a speech to the CBI, chancellor Philip Hammond pledges to build a nationwide FTTP network by 2033 Continue Reading