Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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22 Nov 2024
IT and business leaders face big gap in understanding of data priorities
There appears to be a gap between what business leaders want to do with artificial intelligence and the IT capabilities of their organisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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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
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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06 Oct 2016
Swedish bank uses Amelia the robot for customer services
SEB is using AI software from IPsoft for customer service after a successful internal project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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04 Oct 2016
Splunk .conf2016: Closing the tech gender gap requires a shift in culture
Cyber security experts assembled at the Splunk 2016 conference to discuss the gender gap in cyber security and what can be done to solve it Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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29 Sep 2016
NGOs challenge UK and US mass surveillance in human rights court
Privacy International, Liberty and the American Civil Liberties Union are among 10 human rights groups backing a landmark challenge to mass surveillance in the European Court of Human Rights Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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26 Sep 2016
Emirates Islamic bank and the Muslim finance revolution
The CIO at Dubai-based bank Emirates Islamic tells Computer Weekly how IT is supporting the company through industry change Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2016
Ministry of Justice IT systems are ‘fragile and precarious’, say MPs
Public Accounts Committee calls on ministry to urgently improve its “inefficient” IT systems to avoid delays to service transformation Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2016
Government’s lack of clear plan for digital NHS poses risk to ‘credibility’
The King‘s Fund warns that the government’s plans for a digital NHS lack clarity around funding and priorities Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2016
Digital giving – transforming Save the Children with technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to global charity Save the Children to find out how digital technology is helping to transform its work in improving children’s lives. We go behind the scenes at the UK’s most secretive court as it discusses bulk data surveillance of citizens by the UK intelligence services. And we analyse the often contradictory experiences of firms implementing SAP’s Hana in-memory database platform. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2016
Alleged hacker Lauri Love can be extradited to the US, court rules
Westminster Magistrates’ Court has ruled that alleged hacker, Lauri Love, can be extradited to the US, where he could face a 99-year prison sentence Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2016
Lauri Love: the student accused of hacking the US
How did a brilliant but fragile computer science student from a rural English town end up facing life imprisonment in the US? Computer Weekly speaks to Lauri Love Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Niels Ladefoged
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13 Sep 2016
Dell Technologies aims for an intelligent, connected future
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as Dell and EMC complete the largest IT supplier merger in history, we look at the new $74bn company’s strategy and what it means for IT leaders. Our latest buyer’s guide examines a key aspect of cloud – cloud bursting, used for dynamic capacity management. And we assess the latest views on the UK government’s plans for internet surveillance legislation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2016
MaidSafe secure internet concept enters testing phase
Scottish internet startup MaidSafe brings its vision for a more private and secure approach to the web a step closer to reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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09 Sep 2016
CIO interview: Neil Pearce, Travis Perkins
Retailer Travis Perkins’ largest IT transformation programme to date is a challenge CIO Neil Pearce is more than happy to take on Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2016
Bank IT spending to hit $241bn across four major global regions
IT spending across four major economic regions will increase by around 4% in 2016, but Europe is the least certain Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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07 Sep 2016
A quarter of local council procurement policies do not support use of G-Cloud, research shows
Latest research by public sector-focused IT provider Eduserv sheds further light on reasons why local councils have been slow to adopt the G-Cloud procurement framework Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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07 Sep 2016
MoD becomes first tenant in Microsoft's UK Azure datacentre
Microsoft’s UK Azure cloud is now fully operational, offering Azure cloud services and Office 365 Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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06 Sep 2016
DWP "seriously considered" suing IT suppliers over Universal Credit failure
Institute for Government report reveals that during the 2013 “reset” of Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions pointed fingers at suppliers Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2016
Banks should avoid customer service robots for a few more years
Banking sector should not use software robots to automate customer services such as chat because consumers expect better service levels when it come to their finances Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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31 Aug 2016
CW ASEAN: Small businesses dive into SaaS
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we look at why companies in Southeast Asia are embracing cloud. Increasingly, companies in the region are using the cloud by putting their applications there. Why is the cloud so compelling? What is the profile of these ASEAN companies? And what is it they are choosing to shift to the cloud? Continue Reading
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24 Aug 2016
CW@50: Bugs, blunders and bad practices
Computer Weekly’s arrival on 22 September 1966 reflected a growing global industry and the hopes for British computing Continue Reading
By- Mike Simons
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23 Aug 2016
Interim Gov.uk Verify boss sets out future priorities
Jess McEvoy looks at potential for re-use of the government’s identity assurance platform in both public and private sector Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2016
Barriers to UK datacentre expansion
A TechUK survey has found that the UK tech sector’s confidence of growth over the next two years has dropped by 23 points, due to Brexit. In this week’s issue, we look at how Asian investors are pulling out of datacentre investments. According to datacentre analyst Broadgroup, these investors have been quite spooked by the Brexit vote. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2016
CW Nordics: Dealing with digital disruption
The Nordic countries are renowned for being home to thriving tech startup scenes, so it is hardly surprising that IT is a disruptive force in the region. In this quarter’s CW Nordics ezine we look more closely at how the Nordic region is being affected by technology disruption across industry sectors and how organisations are reacting to it. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2016
MI5 staff repeatedly overrode data surveillance rules
Security service MI5 is responsible for 210 “clear contraventions” over five years for the way it accessed private internet and telephone data Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2016
Will Rio’s 4G networks sink or swim?
The Rio Olympic Games are meant to be the fastest ever – not just for the athletes, but also for mobile data speeds, as users seek to upload photos and videos in real time. In this week’s Computer Weekly, we investigate how operators are working around Brazil’s patchy 4G. We also find out how Glasgow’s smart city initiatives are evolving following its Future City projects in 2014, and assess how Google and Microsoft are lining up to take on the might of Amazon Web Services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2016
Singapore’s DBS Bank signs up to Amazon cloud
The latest move in the cloud journey of DBS bank in Singapore is an agreement with Amazon Web Services Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2016
CW ASEAN: August 2016
In this issue of CW ASEAN, we hear from AIA’s CTO on how tech-savvy ASEAN populations are shaking up enterprise IT. Biswa Misra tells CW ASEAN about his role and the particular challenges he faces in winning customers in the young, urban and tech-savvy ASEAN nations. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2016
CW ANZ: August 2016
In this month’s CW ANZ we analyse the impact of a cloud failure in Australia. More specifically how the Amazon cloud crash forced Australian enterprises to take their heads out of the sand. Also read how Australia’s Domain Group switched from an in-house datacentre to AWS Cloud. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2016
Will Whitehall power struggle cripple Government Digital Service?
After losing its second leader in less than a year, does the Government Digital Service stand any chance of a successful future? Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2016
Giving fashion a digital makeover
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how one of the UK’s biggest mail order retailers – N Brown, owner of JD Williams and Simply Be – is moving to digital. We examine the growing importance of network function virtualisation and what it means for CIOs. And a year after Microsoft turned Lync into Skype for Business, we assess how the unified communications product is faring. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2016
Nordic CIO interview: Liv Fiksdahl, DNB
CIO of Norwegian bank tells Computer Weekly how Indian outsourcing partners help her keep costs down and digitise the business Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2016
Stephen Foreshew-Cain confirms he is leaving GDS
Head of Government Digital Service is leaving after nine months in the role, to be replaced by the Department for Work and Pensions’ Kevin Cunnington Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2016
IT boss Mark Dearnley to leave HMRC
HMRC’s chief digital and information officer is returning to the private sector in the midst of the department’s Aspire contract exit Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2016
Nordic CIO interview: Vesa Erolainen, Pöyry
Doubts were raised when Vesa Erolainen, CIO at Finnish engineering and consulting company Pöyry, outlined his IT transformation plan, but he ended up winning an award for it Continue Reading
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28 Jul 2016
UK’s top security judges struggle to assess privacy threats
Technological advancements make it difficult for the Investigatory Powers Tribunal to assess privacy threats, say the tribunal’s own judges Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2016
Date set for landmark hearing into EU-US data transfers
Irish court hearing triggered by Austrian law student Max Schrems could have huge implications for EU-US trade and the data privacy rights of millions of EU citizens Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Jul 2016
CW Middle East: July-September 2016
In this issue of CW Middle East, we look at how CIOs in the region are formulating their virtualisation strategies as organisations warm to the benefits of cloud computing. Today, virtualisation in the Middle East has gone beyond a shoddy virtual private network (VPN) installed on a desktop, to more sophisticated cloud-based technologies that are enabling a more mobile, more agile workforce. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2016
Benelux CIO interview: Paul Elich, CIO at KLM
Paul Elich, CIO at Dutch airline KLM, tells Computer Weekly about building innovation into IT departments and the ongoing de-duplication of internal systems since its merger with Air France Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2016
How Salesforce is encouraging people into coding
Trailhead initiative is targeting people of diverse ages and backgrounds to take up coding Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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18 Jul 2016
CW@50: Women in technology – the shifting gender landscape
As Computer Weekly celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back on the great women who have made technology as well as the IT industry possible Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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15 Jul 2016
Collaboration is essential in dispelling “deeply ingrained” gender career stereotypes
O2’s HR director Ann Pickering urges collaboration between government, schools and business to break down tech industry barriers Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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14 Jul 2016
CIO Interview: Elly Resende, CIO, Rio 2016 Olympics
As Rio de Janeiro gets ready to host the Olympics, Computer Weekly speaks to the man in charge of its IT Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2016
Nordic CIO interview: Roland Grunéus, Intrum Justitia
Roland Grunéus, the CIO of Swedish-founded Intrum Justitia, reveals the credit management services group’s efforts to make better use of data Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2016
IBM’s Watson gets to work
In this issue we explore the many ways IBM’s Watson has evolved from the machine that bettered humans in US game show Jeopardy! to providing deep analytical insights to solve real-world crises. We also look at how Barclays bank is using DevOps to remain competitive and reveal new research that illustrates why cloud computing is at the heart of business innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2016
Standard Chartered takes global delivery network to next level
Bank to invest $3bn in global delivery network, with particular focus on scaling up Malaysian centre Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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11 Jul 2016
Outdated IT limits retail gains from customer data
Legacy IT systems are making it more difficult for retailers to collect and use customer data to improve services Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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08 Jul 2016
CW@50: A history of IT outsourcing
Computer Weekly looks at where and when IT outsourcing was invented and considers the changes the sector has gone through since Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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08 Jul 2016
New Jersey turns to technology to keep offenders out of jail
New Jersey is developing criminal justice applications that will save offenders from spending years in jail before their cases are heard Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2016
CW ASEAN: July 2016
Lessons from the Philippine government hack: In this issue we ask why a hack on the Philippine Commission on the Elections (Comelec) was allowed to happen and what organisations in Southeast Asia can learn from this breach of security. Retailers in the region are concerned – read how the theft of customer data is their biggest worry. Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2016
Nordic CIO interview: Tore Burheim, University of Bergen
IT director of Norwegian university tells Computer Weekly about digitising education and creating co-operative clusters Continue Reading
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05 Jul 2016
How will UK IT adapt after Brexit?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the aftershocks continue from the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, we look at the implications and challenges for the UK technology community. Our latest buyer’s guide examines expense management software. And IT leaders discuss ethics in IT and debate the question – can you trust your technology? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2016
Barclays banks on agile and DevOps to tackle competitive threats in fintech
Barclays Bank opens up about how increasing competition in the financial services sector has fuelled its 18-month, company-wide campaign to increase its use of agile and DevOps methodologies Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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29 Jun 2016
Lauri Love using illness as a shield against extradition, claims prosecution
Prosecution lawyer questions whether activist Lauri Love is not fit enough to stand trial in the US over hacking charges,as expert witnesses warn that US prisons are ill-equipped for people with mental health problems. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Fiona O'Cleirigh
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29 Jun 2016
Lauri Love may be faking mental illness claims lawyer for US
Prosecution lawyer Peter Caldwell questions whether activist Lauri Love is exaggerating mental health problems to avoid extradition to face hacking charges in the US Continue Reading
By- Fiona O’Cleirigh and Bill Goodwin
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28 Jun 2016
Lauri Love suicide risk if extradited to US over hacking allegations
Westminster Magistrates’ Court hears evidence from medical experts that alleged hacker Lauri Love is at risk of suicide if extradited to the US Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin and Fiona O'Cleirigh
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27 Jun 2016
Banking IT community faces uncertain Brexit future
The financial services IT community faces a period of uncertainty as finance firms reassess plans following the EU referendum result Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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23 Jun 2016
Most influential women in UK IT 2016: Rising Stars
Computer Weekly reveals the judges’ choice for the 2016 most influential women in UK IT Rising Stars. Special thanks to the Salesforce Foundation for extending its support to our 2016 Rising Stars Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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23 Jun 2016
Focus on diversity, not gender, says most influential woman in UK IT 2016
The winner of Computer Weekly’s most influential woman in UK IT award, Maggie Philbin, says the IT industry should focus on wider diversity as opposed to just gender equality Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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23 Jun 2016
Computer Weekly announces the 50 most influential women in UK IT 2016
Computer Weekly announces its top 50 list of the most influential women in UK IT, including 2016 winner Maggie Philbin Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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22 Jun 2016
Most influential women in UK IT: Rising Stars 2016
Read about the judge's choice for the 2016 Computer Weekly most influential women in UK IT Rising Stars Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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Photo Story
21 Jun 2016
The 50 most influential women in UK IT 2016
See pictures and bios for the Computer Weekly 50 most influential women in UK IT 2016 Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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20 Jun 2016
CW@50: The evolution of the CIO
From working in statistics departments to becoming a key part of any business transformation – as Computer Weekly gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we look back at the changing role of IT leaders Continue Reading
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20 Jun 2016
Three-quarters of tech firms do not have gender diverse senior management
Research by Tech London Advocates finds that only 23% of technology companies have gender diverse teams at senior management level Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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17 Jun 2016
Hays Recruitment service desk project is all gain and no pain
The firm was attracted by the many benefits of a cloud-based service desk, but chief among them was the low risk involved in implementation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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15 Jun 2016
Isle of Man: From seaside getaway to tech startup hub
The Isle of Man government is stepping up efforts to position itself as the low-tax jurisdiction of choice for the startup community. But what's it like to do business there? Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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13 Jun 2016
Technology key to supporting World Expo 2020 in Dubai
Businesses in Dubai need to get ready for the expected boost in demand that will come with the World Expo exhibition to be held in the city in 2020 Continue Reading
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13 Jun 2016
CIO interview: Poli Avramidis, the General Council of the Bar
The Bar Council’s CIO is working to transform the organisation’s legacy approach to IT and turn it into a digital business Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2016
Staff crave positive digital leadership
While people are comfortable using digital technologies at home, the majority don’t have access to, or have a negative view of, technology at work, according to a survey Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2016
Unlicensed software rife among Asean computer users, says BSA
The Asean region has the highest levels of unlicensed software use, according to the 2016 Global Software Survey from the Business Software Alliance (BSA) Continue Reading
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07 Jun 2016
Apple lures open source developers with Swift
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at Apple’s plan to woo open source developers to its Swift programming language. DevOps practitioners are warning of growing stress on IT operations staff through the growth of continuous development practices. And the CIO at high street optician Specsavers tells us why the store is a vital part of digital retailing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2016
CW ANZ: June 2016
Read how scientists at a major Australian university are benefiting from the latest storage technology to help them get the most out of advanced IT already in place. More than 100 scientific teams share the sophisticated high-performance computer facilities at Monash University’s eResearch Centre in Melbourne, Australia. To help scientists get the best from the computing facilities, Monash built a state-of-the-art software-defined storage cluster using open source technologies and cost efficient hardware from Dell. Continue Reading
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03 Jun 2016
CW@50: Government IT goes full circle in the space of 50 years
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this September, we take a look at how government IT has changed over the years Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2016
Big data and open-source cloud technology help Gulf Air pin down customer sentiment
Big data engine that performs sentiment analysis on both Arabic and English textual data helps airline to understand and react rapidly to customer preferences Continue Reading
By- Walé Azeez
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01 Jun 2016
MPs’ private emails are routinely accessed by GCHQ
Computer Weekly investigation reveals the extent of interception of MPs’ and peers’ email communications and data Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell and Bill Goodwin
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01 Jun 2016
My first IoT project: A guide for businesses
We’ve all had a good giggle about having our fridges hacked – but now it’s time to get real. What are the first steps enterprises should take when implementing their first internet of things project? Continue Reading
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31 May 2016
The rise of machine intelligence
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how machine intelligence is becoming increasingly commoditised and available to all – and what it means for enterprise IT. After Three’s takeover of rival mobile network O2 was blocked, we look at the future for the UK’s mobile operators. And we find out about attempts to address some of the fundamental design flaws of the internet. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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30 May 2016
Middle East CIO interview: V. Chandrasekar, Standard Chartered
The CIO of Standard Chartered bank in the Middle East tells Computer Weekly about the challenge of keeping customers happy through IT Continue Reading
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26 May 2016
Nordic CIO interview: Petteri Naulapää, Stockmann
CIO of Finnish-listed international retailer tells Computer Weekly about the department store’s journey towards omnichannel Continue Reading
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25 May 2016
An overview of cloud customer relationship management
Businesses are confident about buying customer relationship management (CRM) software as a cloud-based service. Computer Weekly looks at the main players Continue Reading
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24 May 2016
Data drives Leicester City FC to victory
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how data analytics and wearable technology made the difference in helping Leicester City FC become the surprise winners of the Premier League. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at 3D printing and asks if it is ready for widespread enterprise use. And IT leaders tell us their strategies for successful technology sourcing. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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23 May 2016
CIO interview: Brad Dowden, Airswift
Recruitment firm’s new CIO wants to help the business make the most of IT and use technology to improve speed and efficiency Continue Reading
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19 May 2016
ING Turkey uses digital technology to improve services and grow customer base
Turkish bank uses business process management technology to offer financial services through 1,500 grocery stores, technology outlets and post offices Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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17 May 2016
Countdown begins to new EU data protection rules
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the new EU data protection rules ready to become law, firms now have just two years to prepare for the stringent regulations – we assess the challenges. Manufacturing giant Rolls-Royce talks about why it moved its HR systems to the cloud and the lessons it learned. And we look back at 50 years of technology innovation in storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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13 May 2016
Sainsbury’s launches software development apprenticeship in bid to up tech skills
Retailer Sainsbury’s is targeting those with and without previous technical skills to become software development apprentices Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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12 May 2016
CW Nordics: May 2016
The Nordics is seen as a pioneer of the latest IT. The populations of the region are keen to try out new IT services and it has a large population of IT startups creating them. In banking, for example, the region is pushing the tech boundaries. One of the most overt changes digital technology has brought to people’s lives is how they do their day-to-day banking. Most developed economies are seeing the same trends: bank branches closing; people using cashless payments; and mobile phones becoming the most popular banking tools. But the Nordics could be a pioneer. In this quarter’s issue of CW Nordics, we feature a debate about whether Sweden, the region’s biggest economy, could become the first country in the world to go cashless. Continue Reading
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10 May 2016
Graph databases are making connections
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the recent global scandal revealed by the Panama Papers relied on graph databases to uncover secrets from huge volumes of data – we look at the business benefits of the technology. Most organisations are failing to take basic IT security measures – we examine why. And we analyse the latest flash storage innovations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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09 May 2016
CIO interview: Mark Ridley, Reed.co.uk
Reed.co.uk CIO Mark Ridley is due to leave after 18 years at the company. He talks to Computer Weekly about his decision to resign, plans for the future and the remaining challenges in his current job Continue Reading
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09 May 2016
Younger children more interested in technology careers than teens
Younger children are more interested in a career in technology than their older teenage counterparts who become disaffected as they grow older Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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06 May 2016
Swedbank boosts customer service with a virtual assistant
Nuance Nina will offer basic frontline support for online customers Continue Reading
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06 May 2016
CW ANZ: May 2016
The Australian payments system is being transformed with mobile banking and programmable tap-to-pay terminals now ubiquitous and a major shake-up of the national payments system underway. It’s clear the country’s biggest banks aren’t afraid of innovation, with investments being made in the financial services digital development trend, known as fintech. But why are Australian banks afraid of Apple Pay, which has been mostly ignored by banks? Continue Reading
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06 May 2016
CW ASEAN: May 2016
The Asean region is home to 700 million people with a combined GDP of US$2.6trn, with expected growth in average annual healthcare spending between 2014-18 around 11% of GDP. Healthcare organizations in the region are undergoing a great transformation in terms of adopting new technologies. By using business intelligence and data analysis technologies they are able to make better and more informed decisions for their patients. Download this issue to find out how a Singapore hospital used technology to become paperless, filmless, chartless and scriptless. Also read about the innovative use of data technologies in Asean's healthcare space. Continue Reading
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04 May 2016
Shell the latest multinational to insource IT offshore
Oil giant Shell is the latest large business to announce plans to insource its IT operations at a delivery centre in Bangalore, India Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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04 May 2016
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Computer Weekly recognises more great women’s lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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03 May 2016
How high-speed rail is accelerating innovation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how HS2, the UK’s planned high-speed railway, is developing its IT from scratch and as a long-term project is also having to predict the future. We hear from DevOps experts who try to bust some of the myths around continuous software delivery. And our latest buyer’s guide analyses graph databases – the technology that links relations between datasets. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2016
Tech-savvy Asean populations shake up enterprise IT, says AIA CTO
A young, urban and tech-savvy population in the Asean region has forced enterprises to rethink their IT strategies Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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28 Apr 2016
Interview: Alistair Duggin, head of accessibility, Government Digital Service
GDS’s head of accessibility, Alistair Duggin, aims to help government departments design digital services that are accessible to everyone Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2016
Mobilising a workforce drives up performance and productivity
Mobile workers are also more creative, satisfied and loyal, says EIU study Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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26 Apr 2016
Interview: Janet Hughes, Gov.uk Verify programme director, GDS
As the Government Digital Service prepares to go fully live with its identity assurance service Gov.uk Verify, Computer Weekly speaks to programme director Janet Hughes Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2016
The high-tech travel future for Heathrow
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest air transport hub, about future technology plans and the innovations transforming travel for passengers. We look at the opportunities for utility companies from better use of operational data analytics. And we find out how IT apprenticeship schemes are helping to bridge the digital skills gap, with a visit to Accenture’s Newcastle base. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2016
GCHQ told analysts to assume surveillance 'bulk data' is legal
Documents obtained by charity Privacy International reveal insights into GCHQ’s collection of sensitive bulk data, as lawyers question the impact of surveillance on legal privilege, fair trials and protection of whistleblowers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton and Bill Goodwin
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21 Apr 2016
Singapore online grocer RedMart uses cloud ERP to drive growth
Online retailer RedMart turned to cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) when its existing system struggled to keep up with business growth Continue Reading
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