Mobile technology

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

Real-time data helps manage traffic in Philippines

OpenTraffic smart data platform provides free GPS information for better analysis of travel speeds and journey times in Metro Manila and Cebu City Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

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

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mobilising a workforce drives up performance and productivity

Mobile workers are also more creative, satisfied and loyal, says EIU study Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE to onshore all customer service calls

Mobile operator EE attempts to improve customer services by bringing call handling onshore Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Indonesian internet users turn to smartphones to go online

Organisations with a cyber footprint in Indonesia must understand most internet users in the country access online content and services on smartphones Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

British Library's 'digital wallpaper' brings Shakespeare to the smartphone

The British Library is enabling people to download digital facsimiles of first edition Shakespeare plays to their devices using ‘digital wallpaper’ Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CW Middle East – April to June 2016

The Middle East is undergoing great socio-political and economic change. While the economics of falling oil prices is driving business diversification in the region, the opening up of the Iranian economy looks set to boost demand. The IT industry is set to play a key role in the region's social and economic future. Continue Reading

European Commission formally objects to Google’s Android dominance

Pre-installing Google Search and Play on devices is anti-competitive and limits consumer choice, claims EC Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Hillingdon Hospitals give clinicians mobile access to care records

Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust builds a mobile digital care record app, giving doctors and nurses access to patient information on iPads Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Mobile operators are overstating 4G coverage, claims Which?

UK mobile phone users can access 4G services just over half of the time on average, says Which? publisher and charity, The Consumers' Association Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BBC turns micro:bit computers into IoT devices

The BBC and Nominet demonstrate a new use case for the micro:bit computer and hope to turn Britain’s schoolchildren into internet of things pioneers Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE, Qualcomm bring freestyle drone racing to Wembley Stadium

Spectator sports status beckons as the European Rotor Sports Association live streams over the EE 4G network Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Social media could be used to identify refugees, says fintech founder

A panel at the Innovate Finance Summit 2016 discussed ways refugees could access funds, including digital identities, smartphones and peer-to-peer applications Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Pfizer collaborates with IBM to use IoT to support Parkinson's treatment

Pfizer and IBM plan to work together on using IoT to monitor patients remotely to help in drug development and clinical therapies for Parkinson’s disease Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Highways England to test driverless cars on UK motorways

Agency sets out strategy for connected vehicles and promises to test fully-autonomous cars on motorway network in 2017 Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Broadband at 30,000 feet: on board with Gogo's 2Ku

Computer Weekly joined in-flight broadband provider Gogo on board their flying laboratory 30,000 feet above southern England to test out their speed claims Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law

Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye Continue Reading

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• Craig Shaw & Zeynep Sentek

UK campaign launched against location data security risks

UK consumers are unwittingly signing up to be location tracked and this data is being used and sold on for commercial benefit, warns privacy campaign Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

British-Swedish research team breaks spectrum efficiency record

Engineers at the University of Bristol and the University of Lund show how a multiple antenna system can offer a 12-fold increase in mobile spectrum efficiency Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Apple vows to raise security as FBI breaks into iPhone

Apple says it will help law enforcement with investigations, but will increase the security of its products after the FBI broke into an iPhone Continue Reading

DNB to close 59 branches in Norway as online banking dominates

Norwegian bank DNB is closing branches and cutting jobs as more customers move to digital channels Continue Reading

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• David Nikel

Businesses urged to update Apple software to dodge zero-day attacks

Security experts are urging Apple Mac, iPhone and iPad users to update their operating systems to avoid data-stealing attacks that exploit a new zero-day vulnerability Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

The Israeli companies disrupting mobile technology

Israel's high-tech startups are developing innovative technology that will bring new capabilities to consumers and mobile phone operators Continue Reading

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• Niv Lilien

Android Pay UK launch announced by Google

Google is entering the UK mobile phone payments market, with Android Pay expected to be available in months Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

CW@50: From Captain Kirk to 5G – 50 years of mobile

As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our first edition in 1966, we look back at 50 years of British innovation and development in mobile networking Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Britain to pay billions for monster internet surveillance network

New questions raised about Britain’s snoopers’ charter after Denmark abandons its own UK-style surveillance programme for a second time Continue Reading

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• Duncan Campbell , 2QQ Ltd, Sussex University

Australian girls believe online harassment is endemic

There are clear signals that online threats against women and attempts to invade their privacy are becoming societal norms in Australia Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Private mobile network powers Ocado’s robotic warehouse

Online supermarket Ocado rethinks 4G mobile technology to power a network of 1,000 robot workers operating in the grocer's 'hive' warehouse Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Fintechs want to take one-third of traditional banks’ business

Banks know they could lose large chunks of business to fintech firms, but if the challengers have their way, it will be more than expected Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Rolls-Royce cloud HR project will pay for itself in two years

HR IT director Mark Judd explains how engineering and aerospace firm swapped ageing ERP and spreadsheets for a company-wide core HR system Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Atom Bank to offer artificial intelligence-based customer support

Digital bank is integrating AI into its mobile banking app for customers to access support Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Nationwide unifies business and public Wi-Fi in 700 branches

Nationwide Building Society rolls out a unified Wi-Fi network across both its public and enterprise properties Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Retailers are in the “dial up” stage of omni-channel

A Retail Business Technology Expo panel likened the current omni-channel movement to the dial-up stage of internet connectivity Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Startup trials autonomous delivery robots in Greenwich

Estonian robotics startup Starship Technologies secures permission to trial self-driving delivery robots in Greenwich, south-east London Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Building datacentres under the sea

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at Microsoft’s trial of an underwater datacentre and assess the technology and environmental implications of running cloud services under the sea. As PC suppliers build new products around Windows 10, we ask if the desktop PC is set to be reinvented. And with ransomware on the rise, we examine the threat of cyber extortion. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Protecting the UK from cyber attacks

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the National Crime Agency’s top cyber cop, Sarah Goodall, about how the police are tackling IT security threats against the country through global collaborations. We ask CIOs for their tips on building an IT strategy for the digital age. And we review the big six storage suppliers’ plans for all-flash arrays. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Majority of Britons support government surveillance for national security

A survey reveals that a majority of UK citizens support government surveillance for national security as Apple attempts to rally public support in its row with the FBI over encryption Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Tech Nordic Advocates partners with Nordic Startup Conference

Tech Nordic Advocates, sister organisation of startup group Tech London Advocates, is partnering with the Nordic Startup Conference show in Copenhagen in March Continue Reading

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• Eeva Haaramo

Mapping technology turning Depok in Indonesia into smart city

Depok in Indonesia is using mapping technology to support its smart city ambitions Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

Internet of things helps track endangered dugongs in the Philippines

Fishermen in the Philippines are using smartphones and apps to help conservationists protect an endangered species Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

HSBC launches biometric security for mobile banking in the UK

Bank claims UK’s largest planned roll-out of voice biometric security technology, with more than 15 million customers in line for voice and fingerprint authentication services Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mobile innovation shifts to smartphone services

As smartphone sales continue to stagnate, suppliers are looking to innovate in more novel ways Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Middle East telecoms operators face up to IoT smart city challenges

As smart city initiatives spring up in the Middle East, telecoms operators contend with the strain of the internet of things (IoT) on networks Continue Reading

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• Tom Paye

BBC Three moves online-only as broadcaster embraces digital audience

The BBC channel aimed at younger viewers, BBC Three, broadcast its last night as a TV channel before moving to online-only viewing Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Judge orders Apple to unlock San Bernardino gunman’s iPhone

A US judge has ordered Apple to help the FBI bypass the auto-erase function on the San Bernardino gunman's iPhone to find the passcode and access data, but the company says it will contest the order Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Mobile apps could put an end to ‘hated’ staff appraisals

Josh Bersin, founder of Bersin by Deloitte, reveals the top HR technology trends for 2016 Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Vodafone and Liberty Global to merge in Netherlands

Vodafone and Liberty Global confirm that they are to merge their Dutch businesses Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

'We stumbled on e-commerce,' says Ecco marketing head

Head of e-commerce at retailer Ecco Dana Schwartz explains how the firm’s transformational journey happened as a result of e-commerce adoption Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Telstra is transforming Australian IT infrastructure

Telco is transforming its IT operation to make better use of the cloud, data and application programming interfaces Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Three home broadband service targets students and renters

Mobile network operator Three offers customers in Northern Ireland the chance to trial a mobile home broadband service as an alternative to fixed operators Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

CIOs must start planning for 5G today, says 451 Research

A report from analysts at 451 Research urges businesses to start preparing their technology for 5G mobile networks ahead of deployment Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

MK:Smart enlists IoT supplier ThingWorx for speedy development

Milton Keynes smart city project selects ThingWorx to provide a rapid application deployment environment Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Smart cities pointless without universal superfast broadband

Smart city deployments will not get very far, or realise effective socioeconomic benefits, if more attention is not paid to the underlying infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Paym usage doubles every six months

Mobile payments provider says use of its mobile payments service is increasing by about four times each year Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Flexible working good for profit, productivity and reputation, says Vodafone

A report conducted for mobile operator Vodafone indicates the scale of acceptance of flexible and mobile working practices Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

NHS London Procurement Partnership to tender for EPR framework

The NHS London Procurement Partnership plans clinical digital information systems framework tender to support the "paperless by 2020" agenda Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Jaguar Land Rover sets up ‘living lab’ to test autonomous cars

Car manufacturer invests £5.5m in a 41-mile ‘living laboratory’ to test and develop connected and autonomous vehicle technology Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

London mental health trust doctors use Skype for patient consultations

South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust doctors use Skype so patients can stay at home to attend outpatient appointments Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Social media exert influence on millennials' shopping habits

Consumers aged 18 to 34 are more likely to buy items based on what they see on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

CW Europe - January 2016

This month, CW Europe looks in-depth at an issue that is set to affect people across all 28 European Union member states – the abolition of mobile roaming charges, set for mid-2017. Continue Reading

Candy Crush maker King secures mobile access through cloud

Candy Crush maker King.com uses cloud-based Duo Security authentication for access to cloud services, customised apps and remote VPNs Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Most Android devices running outdated versions

Nearly a third of Android devices in enterprises today are running version 4.0 or older of the operating system, leaving them highly susceptible to vulnerabilities, a study shows Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Daimler embeds secure SIMs in Mercedes-Benz range

German premium car maker picks Oberthur Technologies to supply secure, embedded SIMs for Mercedes-Benz vehicles Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

BT and EE to merge in weeks after deal gets final approval

Acquisition of mobile network operator is expected to conclude at the end of January after Competition and Markets Authority gives go-ahead Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Gatwick Airport’s Community App keeps everyone better informed

Gatwick’s head of IT commercial, Abhilash Chacko, explains the airport’s latest internal communications innovation Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Gov.uk notifications platform to begin sending texts and emails

Latest project in government-as-a-platform strategy aims to make it easier to keep individuals informed about applications and services Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

HSBC suffers major online banking failure

HSBC customers unable to access online banking services as the UK bank suffers internal technical issue. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Aviva partners Beyond the Classroom to inspire girls into tech

Chika Aghadiuno, vice chair of Aviva’s women’s network, says it is important to make young people aware of potential careers Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Interview: James Bamford on surveillance, Snowden and technology companies

Investigative journalist and documentary maker James Bamford was among the first to uncover the secrets of the US National Security Agency and its global surveillance Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Nominet Trust 100 tech for good list: The organisations driving change

Nominet Trust releases its annual guide of 100 organisations across the globe using technology to drive positive change Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Asean countries consider IoT for smart farming

Malaysia is leading the way when it comes to using internet of things technologies to improve agriculture Continue Reading

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• Ai Lei Tao

Top 10 internet of things stories of 2015

2015 was the year the internet of things began to move from theory to widespread practice, and the fledgling industry shook off the millstone of connected kitchen appliances Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

More than a quarter of Brits bank on mobile, but branches still popular

More and more people in the UK are banking on their smartphones, but more than a third still visit branches regularly Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Mobile tech saves more carbon than it emits, says Carbon Trust

Use of mobile technology in Europe and North America is saving more than 180 million tonnes of carbon emissions a year, according to the Carbon Trust Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Bracknell man arrested over VTech toy hack

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the hacking of Hong Kong-based toymaker VTech Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

HyperCat smart city venture sets up shop in India

UK government-backed HyperCat Consortium seeks Indian startups for Hyderabad-based incubator Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

EE and Motorola confirmed as ESN suppliers by Home Office

EE and Motorola have been formally selected to provide a resilient national 4G network for the UK’s ambulance, fire and police services Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

DHL opens Singapore centre for logistics technology innovation

DHL has opened a centre in Singapore to research technologies that can be used in the logistics industry Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The most influential people in UK IT 2015

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we announce our sixth annual UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner – BT chief executive Gavin Patterson, about the challenges facing the telecoms giant in 2016. Also, we find out how the genomics industry is pushing big data technology to its limits. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Australia launches plan to reduce reliance on natural resources

The Australian government has announced plans to reduce its dependency on industries that rely on natural resources and increase its activities in areas such as IT Continue Reading

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• Beverley Head

Veracode finds most web apps fail Owasp security check list

The findings of a report on critical vulnerabilities in most web applications is raising concerns over potential security vulnerabilities in millions of websites Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

CIO interview: Abhilash Chacko, head of IT commercial, Gatwick Airport

Airport’s head of IT commercial seeks to abandon old ways of thinking and collaborate with airlines to use technology to improve the passenger experience Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Word ‘smart’ being abused by IoT advocates

Speakers at an event hosted by Cambridge Wireless say the term ‘smart’ is overused to describe connected devices on the internet of things Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

TUI develops apps to keep in touch with holidaymakers all year

Travel group plans to create mobile apps for holidaymakers to ask questions, book excursions and potentially plan their next trip Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Coalition of top tech firms opposes weakened encryption

Weakening security with the aim of advancing security simply does not make sense, a coalition of top tech firms tells US president Barack Obama Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

NHS Education for Scotland chooses PA Consulting Group to develop digital learning resources

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) signs PA Consulting Group to develop its “one stop shop” digital platform of learning resources for NHS staff Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad

Business models still evolving as public Wi-Fi spend hits a high

A report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance reveals that most city CIOs have plans in place to significantly increase their investment in public Wi-Fi networking, but see challenges around their business models Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Law enforcement cracks down on DroidJack Android snooping malware users

A joint EU/US operation on the DroidJack malware is the latest example of international collaboration between law enforcement officers directed at cyber crime Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Tech will turn HR into a ‘productivity department’

HR technologies are moving away from managing staff in favour of helping them become more productive Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Yakult uses data analytics to boost growth in the Netherlands by 20%

Probiotics maker Yakult is using analytics and data visualisation tools to boost its sales in the Netherlands Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Blockchain sparks change in banking industry

In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out why blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin, is making waves in the banking sector. EasyJet tells us why digital is increasingly important for airlines. And we look at the forces driving digital disruption and why some sectors are changing faster than others. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Expo Milano 2015 – Powered by Accenture

This year, Accenture supported the universal exhibition in Milan showcasing technology with the theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

German rail and transport group turns to virtual reality in war for talent

Deutsche Bahn claims to be the first company in Germany to use virtual reality as a recruitment tool Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

How the Cabinet Office is using open data to tackle youth unemployment

The Cabinet Office invited IT professionals and young people to a Job Hack event with the aim of using open government datasets to help more young people into work Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity for banks?

Banks have been relatively unaffected by the digital revolution that has transformed other industries – but that's about to change Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Ofcom regulates Amazon Instant Video

Broadcast watchdog Ofcom will regulate video-on-demand (VOD) services – such as Amazon Instant Video – although rules for VOD content differ from broadcast Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Sainsbury’s and Vodafone kill off MVNO joint venture

Mobile by Sainsbury’s MVNO will shut down in 2016, says the supermarket giant Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

How easyJet uses digital to drive competitive advantage

The CIO and head of digital at easyJet tell Computer Weekly price is not the only way to gain competitive advantage in the airline industry Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

NHS Health Apps Library to close

The NHS Health Apps Library is shutting down after a two-year tenure, shortly after NHS-approved apps were found to leak data Continue Reading

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• Lis Evenstad