Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
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News
10 Dec 2024
iOS vuln leaves user data dangerously exposed
Jamf threat researchers detail an exploit chain for a recently patched iOS vulnerability that enables a threat actor to steal sensitive data, warning that many organisations are still neglecting mobile updates. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2024
Bahrain faces legal action after planting Pegasus spyware on UK blogger
A court has given the go-ahead to UK-based blogger Yusuf Al-Jamri to seek damages from the Kingdom of Bahrain after it deployed spyware from Israel’s NSO Group to hack his phone Continue Reading
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31 May 2018
Nestle nips unwanted mobile app sprawl in the bud
Nestle has consolidated its consumer-facing mobile app portfolio to add features to the most successful apps Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 May 2018
Tech's role in tackling humanitarian crises
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we learn about how mobile connectivity is a lifeline for Syrian refugees in Turkey, thanks to the mobile network operators in that country. Our latest buyer’s guide examines how modern network security enables digital transformation at a range of companies. And we find out about the technology strategy of logistics firm Hermes from its CIO, and about British Airways’ use of Salesforce to globalise its B2B sales. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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25 May 2018
Apple wins $539m from Samsung in latest iPhone patent case
Apple has won the latest battle in a long-running patent war with South Korean rival Samsung Continue Reading
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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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24 May 2018
England and Wales Cricket Board to improve players’ medical data
Cricketers’ medical images will be stored securely in an independent clinical archive, enabling clinicians to access medical data and make treatment decisions more quickly Continue Reading
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23 May 2018
Mobile fraud up 680% since 2015, RSA reports
Fake profiles and throw-away devices are transforming social media into a cyber criminal marketplace, a fraud report reveals 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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22 May 2018
Review Office 365 mobile app updates
As Microsoft retires some of its mobile messaging-related services and improves others, the future of its mobile presence could be in one app -- the Outlook mobile app. Continue Reading
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16 May 2018
Companies need to adapt to new communication demands from millennials
TechSmith has warned businesses younger generations have new multimedia-based communication demands Continue Reading
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16 May 2018
Nordic banks plan major digital transformation of operations
Banks in the Nordic region are set to accelerate their spending on technology as digital services take-up accelerates Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
TSB refused help from Lloyds as IT meltdown began
TSB turned down an offer of help from Lloyds Banking Group as the migration of customers accounts to its new banking system went wrong Continue Reading
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15 May 2018
Santander latest traditional player to open digital bank
Santander is the latest traditional bank to follow an industry trend and develop a digital banking unit Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 May 2018
Will government IT be ready for Brexit?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government struggles to get new IT systems up and running before Brexit, we examine the challenges ahead and the departments with the biggest problems. We look at serverless computing and ask why this emerging cloud technology is so important for IT leaders. And we discuss the latest best practice in mobile strategy for SMEs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 May 2018
Steadily declining retail footfall confirms shifting consumer behaviour
Footfall in the UK highstreet is on the decline, according to figures by the British Retail Consortium, confirming the consumer shift towards more digital behaviour Continue Reading
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11 May 2018
Police Scotland did not inform public of mobile phone searches
Members of the Scottish Parliament heard that Police Scotland did not conduct impact assessments or give explanations to the public when they were accessing private data on their mobile phones Continue Reading
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10 May 2018
Citrix touts digital workspace app in services play
Software supplier Citrix’s cloud-based workspace app is part of its efforts to deliver integrated services that support the modern workplace Continue Reading
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09 May 2018
HSBC launches open banking app
In line with open banking regulation, HSBC has launched an app that enables users to see accounts from 21 different banks in one place Continue Reading
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08 May 2018
Build 2018: Microsoft addresses the role of Windows in mobile-first era
Windows 10 Phone may be dead, but now Microsoft wants to make Windows 10 the best partner operating system for smartphones Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
Netherlands to harness blockchain for waste management operations
Authorities are trying out blockchain to automate many of the processes related to waste transportation in the EU Continue Reading
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03 May 2018
Lewisham GP practices to get virtual health assistant app
Thirty-eight GP practices in London borough plan to launch app that includes advice, symptom checker and appointment booking Continue Reading
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02 May 2018
RBS closes branches after axing challenger bank project
Royal Bank of Scotland to close 162 branches and shed 800 jobs after deciding not to create a challenger bank – but a new digital bank may be on the way Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives garner momentum
The Middle East is a hotbed for smart city developments, with activities in the region maturing and adapting to what citizens want Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
SuiteWorld 2018: Magic Johnson gives advice on adapting to the millennial customer
Entrepreneur and former basketball star tells SuiteWorld 2018 about the importance of adapting to the millennial customer in a technology-driven age Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
Imperial College taps volunteer smartphones for cancer research
Imperial College London is working with the Vodafone Foundation to co-opt smartphone processing power for use in cancer research Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
MPs to grill TSB CEO over IT disaster
Paul Pester will face questions from the Treasury Committee about the bank’s IT problems Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2018
Starship’s autonomous delivery robots get commercial roll-out
Having successfully trialled its autonomous delivery robots in the UK and US, Estonian startup Starship Technologies is embarking on a full commercial roll-out Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Apr 2018
Rookout: What is rapid production debugging?
Where will the next Silicon Valley developer hub spring up? The Saudis and the Emiratis are hoping that their (respective) year-2020 and -2030 'vision' programmes will help develop the next ... Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2018
Government given six months to rewrite snoopers’ charter
The government has until 1 November 2018 to rewrite a key section of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, after the high court declared them unlawful in a judicial review brought by human rights group Liberty Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
Police forces use Motorola mobile apps to digitise frontline ops
The States of Jersey Police force plans to phase out inefficient paper-based activities with mobile applications, while other forces around the UK report improvements to their overall processes Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
Home Office Brexit app only works for Android users
Home Office app for EU citizens registering to stay in the UK post-Brexit only works on Android devices as iPhones do not share passport chip data Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2018
TSB IT meltdown has the makings of an epic
TSB’s very public IT problems will send shivers down the spine of IT teams at large banks that are yet to migrate to new core banking systems Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2018
Telcos see multiple paths to internet of things revenue
A report from Ericsson has revealed that telecoms operators are testing out multiple routes to monetising the IoT Continue Reading
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24 Apr 2018
How application container technology is helping YMCA open up access to education
Youth charity YMCA is in the midst of a push to reduce its reliance on paper-based education aids, with the help of Droplet Computing’s application container technology Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Apr 2018
Lloyds slashes more jobs and people as fintech is deployed battle of the cost bases
Fintech is being deployed by traditional banks as they fight to reduce their cost bases as challengers win customers at a lower cost Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2018
CIO interview: Richard Tallboy, CIO, Wagamama
Richard Tallboy, CIO of pan-Asian restaurant chain Wagamama, explains why the firm adopted “pay by walking out” technology Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2018
Twilio offers IoT developers programmable mobile connectivity
Developers of internet of things applications and devices will be able to use the Twilio Programmable Wireless mobile communications platform to build mobile connectivity into their services Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2018
Fintech sector increasingly attractive compared to traditional banking for IT professionals
Fintech job vacancies are growing, while less are being advertised in traditional banking sector companies Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2018
Addressing consumer concerns will drive success for open banking
Experts say consumers will feel more comfortable about sharing their data as part of open banking once more valuable use cases become available Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
Mobile phishing a growing threat, warns report
Phishing on mobile devices is a growing threat to business as attacks move beyond email to text messages and apps Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2018
PayPal is latest tech giant to eye traditional banking
PayPal set to launch launch traditional retail banking services in the first half of this year Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2018
Why Lufthansa went back to the drawing board with its HR IT project
Aviation group says it is confident of landing a company-wide IT project following a sometimes turbulent journey Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
How to find the right mobility strategy for your SME
Small businesses still need a strategy to make the most of mobility, so what should business owners look out for? Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
Retail legacy systems: how can we overcome them?
With technology adoption changing the retail landscape, many retailers are left with legacy systems. We look at how they are dealing with them in today’s digitally led environment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 Mar 2018
The first thing a refugee asks when they arrive at a camp is not necessarily for water or food
An internet connection is as important as food and water to the displaced Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
Case study: Berkshire NHS trust provides mental health support through social network
Berkshire NHS is using its Support Hope and Recovery Online Network to provide 24/7 support and advice to service users struggling with mental health issues Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Mar 2018
Customers hit by shrapnel in banking’s battle of the cost bases
Customers are being caught in the crossfire of the Battle of the Cost Bases being fought by banks on the streets of the UK Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2018
CQC raises concerns over quality of online primary care services
Care Quality Commission’s inspection into online or app-based GP services finds that 43% of providers aren’t adhering to “safe care” regulations Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Mar 2018
How to make the leap from traditional bank to digital bank
To compete effectively in an increasingly digital financial landscape, conventional banks need to build greater efficiency, value and trust through technology Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
European insurtech growth dwarfs US
Europe is seeing rapid growth in its insurtech as investors pump hundreds of millions into the sector Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
Telefonica cuts HR running costs by 40% as it replaces hundreds of ageing IT systems
Multinational telecoms group Telefonica is on the verge of completing a project to replace 175 incompatible HR IT systems with a cloud service covering more than 40 countries Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
Train leasing firm demos mobile edge computing for smart trains
Rolling stock leasing company Angel Trains is demonstrating edge computing over a wireless mesh network to make life easier for its customers’ on-board staff Continue Reading
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21 Mar 2018
RBS said to be setting up its own digital bank
Royal Bank of Scotland is reportedly setting up a standalone digital bank to take advantage of changing customer habits Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
NHS wants independent evaluation of GP at Hand service
The NHS is looking for an organisation to undertake an independent review of the on-demand virtual GP app, allowing patients in London to access GP services using their smartphones Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2018
First Direct enables customers to pay by Siri
Customers of online bank First Direct can now use voice commands to transfer money through Apple’s digital assistant Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Mar 2018
Microsoft widens developer gaming tools
In advance of Microsoft’s annual games developers event in San Francisco this March, Redmond’s key gaming division execs have spent time detailing some of the inner workings of the current ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Mar 2018
InfluxData: Fundamentally, all sensor data is time series data
An IoT developer is now 'a thing' - well, a person, a defined entity and a software engineering sub-discipline. In the rush and drive to provide this genre of programmer/developers with tools and ... Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2018
BNP Paribas integrates Tink as part of PSD2 strategy
BNP Paribas Fortis is working with fintech company Tink to integrate software into its mobile app, which will enable customers to aggregate their finances Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Mar 2018
Have traditional banks weathered the fintech challenge?
How will the financial technology-based challenger banks evolve as the traditional retail banking industry ups its digital game? Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2018
Government reveals winners of 5G mobile competition
The government has unveiled the winners of a multimillion-pound competition to create 5G mobile network testbeds around the UK Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2018
Amazon bank could have 70 million customers in five years
Amazon could have more banking customers in the US than the UK has citizens within five years Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2018
CW Europe: Germany’s Lemoncat takes catering to the cloud
Business catering startup Lemoncat has taken advantage of the affordable cost of living in Berlin and is shaking up the catering sector by harnessing the Amazon and Salesforce clouds. Also in this issue, read how Moscow’s government is taking advantage of high penetration of broadband and mobile internet to expand innovative services under the Russian capital’s smart city programme, and how organisations in the Netherlands still have much to do to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2018
Denmark’s MobilePay expands in Finnish market through deal with retailer
Deal with Finland’s largest grocery retailer helps mobile payment service spread its reach Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Wi-Fi provider uses big data analytics to drive customer experience
The self-styled “Uber of Wi-Fi”, iPass is using Databricks’ Unified Analytics Platform and machine learning to monitor its worldwide network and help its customers get the best experience Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Mar 2018
The juxtaposition fuelling the challenger bank sector
Challenger banks are becoming the innovative digital arms of the traditional banks they set out to disrupt. Job done then? Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2018
Ofcom probes Three and Vodafone over suspected net neutrality breaches
Telecoms regulator launches investigation into whether or not mobile operators Three and Vodafone are flouting European rules on net neutrality Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Banks more confident than other sectors in face of digital disruption
Banks have accepted the changes brought about by digital disruption and are confident that new technologies will be core to their business success, according to a survey by Fujitsu Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Co-op trials pay-in-aisle technology
Food retailer Co-op plans to introduce a smartphone self-checkout system so customers can pay for goods without visiting a till Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Government sets out tighter security measures for IoT devices
The government has announced plans to develop a new code of practice to improve the security of connected internet of things devices Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Essex, Herts Councils expand smart city pilot scheme
Essex and Hertfordshire County Councils have joined forces to run a number of pilots assessing the socioeconomic benefits of smart city technologies Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2018
Amazon contemplating next move in banking sector
Amazon is in talks with a bank about setting up a current account that will appeal to young people Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2018
MWC 2018: iPhone X device of choice for visitors to Barcelona
Statistics compiled by mobile data crowdsourcing outfit Tutela has revealed in-depth insight into what devices visitors to Mobile World Congress 2018 were using, and how they used them Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
People at risk of psychological side-effects of screen addiction
Many Brits spend more than 10 hours a day attached to a screen and 60% look at two at once, research shows Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
Wearables join mobiles as high-growth payment methods
Banks must develop broad contactless payment strategies if they are to keep pace with consumer demand Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Are mobile wallets about to make contactless cards look outdated?
Mobile wallets look set to take root as consumers increasingly use their mobile phones to pay for goods and services Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2018
Pizza Hut customers can now pay for meals with Mastercard Qkr mobile app
Pizza Hut has joined a number of UK restaurants in enabling customers to pay at the table using the Mastercard Qkr app Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Project Flame launches 5G testbed in Barcelona
The European H2020 Project Flame has launched the first urban-scaled 5G testbed for open media internet trials, using an InterDigital platform Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2018
Virgin Money launches digital bank
Virgin Money is setting up a digital bank to expand into the current account and SME business account markets Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
Main business objective of fintechs is collaboration with traditional finance firms
Fintechs put working with traditional financial suppliers as their most important business priority Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Data, not connectivity, now core to IoT, says Cisco Jasper
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Cisco Jasper has been exploring the growing criticality of data management to the internet of things, and unveiled new NB-IoT customers in Asia Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
NatWest opens four UK fintech hubs
NatWest has expanded its financial technology support programme at a time when entrepreneurs are more apprehensive than ever Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
2018 could be year of mobile malware, says McAfee
Security firm announces several mobile industry partnerships as its latest mobile threat report shows mobile malware is becoming increasingly popular with cyber attackers Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2018
MWC 2018: Samsung Galaxy S9 launch kicks off annual mobile festival
Samsung has raised the curtain on Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona with the launch of a new flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone device Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Feb 2018
Traditional banks have ridden the storm and are emerging from the other side smelling of fintech
Traditional banks have profited from fintech which was seen as a risk to their businesses Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2018
RBS’s first profit in a decade accompanied by major first for mobile channel
News of its first profit in 10 years might overshadow a major first for the Royal Bank of Scotland’s mobile channel Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2018
Avast discovers Tempting Cedar Android spyware campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a three-year-old Android spyware campaign spread through social media and targeting people in the Middle East Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Emergency Services Network progress ‘deeply unsatisfactory’, says PAC
A Home Office review of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme will not be finished before the end of July, the Public Accounts Committee has been told Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Developers urged to submit apps to NHS Apps Library
NHS Digital and NHS England have further opened up the newly updated NHS Apps Library, and are asking developers to submit their apps for assessment Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2018
Lloyds Bank announces three-year digital transformation
Lloyds Bank has announced plans to transform how it serves customers through substantial digital investment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Feb 2018
Visa Developer launches: that priceless API will do nicely
Mastercard has ‘Priceless’ and American Express has ‘That’ll do nicely’ and ‘Don’t leave home without it’, but what does Visa have? The answer appears to be the (arguably less catchy) ‘It’s ... Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2018
The future of 5G mobile networks: support and development
In the second part of our exploration of the 5G market, we find out how UK plc is innovating around 5G mobile networks, and ask what lies in store at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Feb 2018
Getting a handle on mobile security in your enterprise
Everyone now has a mobile device at work, so how can enterprises ensure they are secure? Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2018
The great 5G bake-off: where are we and where are we going?
With Mobile World Congress 2018 a week away, early 5G network standards formalised and tests up and running at the Winter Olympics, we assess the state of 5G, and what's needed to kick-start commercial roll-outs Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2018
Cash will remain in use in Eurozone for a very long time, says central bank
Cash seems set to survive the onslaught of digital payments, at least in countries that use the euro Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Feb 2018
API teams are now ‘a thing’
Software quality tools company SmartBear has now announced support for OpenAPI Specification (OAS) in its AlertSite product. So let’s break that down and think about what it means in terms of the ... Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2018
Consumers wasting millions of gigabytes of inclusive mobile data
Over 140 million gigabytes of mobile broadband data included in UK consumer mobile contracts is going unused every month, according to uSwitch Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Nordic banks plan common cross-border payment infrastructure
Banks in the different Nordic countries plan to move to a shared payments infrastructure Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Grocer Lidl rolls out natural language chatbot to improve customer experience
The German supermarket has unveiled a natural language chatbot to offer customers information about wines Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2018
Australia’s national payment system will ease peer-to-peer payments
New Payments Platform is expected to accelerate the decline of cash and cheques in Australia, as well as simplify invoicing for businesses through overlay services Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Feb 2018
On the path to diversity in tech
In this week's Computer Weekly, after the UK celebrated 100 years of women's suffrage, we look at what more needs to be done to encourage greater diversity in IT to help tackle the on-going skills shortage, and we hear from female industry leaders. We examine how mobile app developers can improve security. And we look at the role of containers in storage architecture. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Feb 2018
Smart security: Go beyond the basics with biometrics
With smartphone makers offering new features such as biometrics, there are lots of options available to businesses when putting mobile security into practice Continue Reading