Networking and communication
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News
04 Nov 2024
How AI is impacting global connectivity
Jürgen Hatheier, international CTO of Ciena, discusses the role of connectivity in the age of artificial intelligence and how the company is helping service providers navigate this transformative period Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
25 Oct 2024
How Infoblox is tackling multicloud complexity and boosting security
Infoblox CEO Scott Harrell discusses the company’s new Universal DDI service designed to address the growing challenges of managing network security in hybrid IT environments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2017
North Korean web users enjoy Amazon, Facebook and YouTube, report claims
Threat intelligence specialist Recorded Future claims that the North Korean elite are as plugged in to the worldwide web as any western citizen Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Jul 2017
UAE hotel upgrades wireless network and internet connectivity
Beach resort completes major project to revamp its wireless infrastructure with TP-Link technologies Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
24 Jul 2017
Daimler and Bosch show off autonomous valet parking
A test of an app-based autonomous valet service is to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart over the next few months Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Jul 2017
Scottish community broadband network gets funding to expand
The Locheilnet community wireless broadband scheme has been awarded funding to upgrade its core infrastructure and target new customers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
20 Jul 2017
Retail data breaches still high as GDPR deadline looms
As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline approaches, retail data breaches remain unacceptably high, a data threat report reveals Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
20 Jul 2017
Singapore begins quest for high-rise datacentres
Huawei, Keppel Data Centres and the Singapore government will assess the feasibility of building high-rise facilities amid growing demand for datacentre capacity in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
18 Jul 2017
Stamford Bridge to offer stadium connectivity in partnership with Ericsson
Ericsson has begun its partnership with Chelsea to offer home fans a “seamless” connected experience Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2017
Airbus helps secure critical infrastructure
In this week's ezine, Computer Weekly explores how to secure industrial control systems, which have often lagged behind the leading edge of IT security and pose serious risks to critical national infrastructure. Airbus believes that despite the vulnerabilities of individual components, industrial control systems as a whole are quite resilient. We also speak to the head of technology at Centrica about how the utility company is becoming a specialist provider of data lake integration tools, and we explore the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2017
How Formula 1 plans to digitise fan experience
For a sport built on advanced technology, Formula 1 has lacked a truly digitally enabled fan experience – but that could be about to change Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
13 Jul 2017
Encryption keys too predictable, warn security researchers
Encryption keys are not as random as most people think, which means encrypting data is often not as secure as it could be, according to security researchers Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
13 Jul 2017
Ofcom sets up Openreach Monitoring Unit
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is setting up a dedicated unit to keep a watchful eye on Openreach Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
13 Jul 2017
CW Middle East: How women can fill the tech skills gap
The growth of the IT sector continues to drive both innovation and employment in the Gulf, but women – as with all industries in the region – are under-represented in technology by significant margins, and could help to fill the tech skills gap. Also in this issue, read about growing threats in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector, and how Dubai is becoming a world leader in smart city developments. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2017
Cisco to build O2’s public Wi-Fi network for City of London
O2 enlists Cisco to help build out the multi-million pound public Wi-Fi network currently taking shape in London’s Square Mile Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Jul 2017
Australia’s Whispir dials into global market
Fast-growing cloud-based communications service provider expects to more than double its workforce within a year, and grow its business in the double-digit range Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
11 Jul 2017
Legal & General picks HomeServe’s IoT LeakBot to protect homeowners
Insurance firm partners with HomeServe to deploy its internet of things LeakBot technology and lower customer premiums Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
10 Jul 2017
Mobile operators must act soon as 5G business models emerge
Full deployment of a commercial 5G mobile network is still at least two years away, but new business models are already beginning to crystallise around the technology, and operators would be wise to start preparations soon, a new report claims Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Jul 2017
Europe takes measured approach to 5G, driven by ROI concerns
European operators may be more concerned with getting the maximum value for money from their 3G and 4G networks than rushing to roll out 5G Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Jul 2017
Virgin Media fails to deliver on broadband speed claims, says investigation
An investigation by the BBC’s Watchdog programme accuses ISP Virgin Media of over-promising and under-delivering on the claims it makes about its fibre-based broadband services Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
04 Jul 2017
Be better connected in a wireless world
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the latest developments in wireless technology and discover how enterprises can deliver secure and reliable wireless networks for staff and customers. We examine Microsoft’s PowerShell scripting language to understand why it’s become such an important tool for automating system administration. And we ask CIOs what it’s like to cross the divide and work for IT suppliers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
Policing should embrace IoT opportunities
The internet of things brings more opportunities than challenges for the UK’s police forces, according to a TechUK report that urges the police to embrace digital technologies Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2017
How Vegas is using IoT and Cisco to improve the city experience
Las Vegas’s chief innovation officer explains how the city has partnered with Cisco to deliver internet of things technologies that will help improve visitor experiences Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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E-Zine
27 Jun 2017
Will mobile networks cope with the end of roaming charges?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, while mobile users are celebrating the end of roaming charges in the EU, mobile networks have to deal with the consequences – we examine the industry challenges. We also look at the future plans for Openstack, the open source cloud environment. And we learn how European law enforcement is working with business to tackle organised cyber crime. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2017
What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
19 Jun 2017
The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government
Macedonia has been accused of using surveillance technology for covert spying - the subsequent political protests were instrumental in the ruling party losing power after 10 years Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2017
South African game reserve goes digital to save the rhino
Dimension Data and Cisco have teamed up to protect rhinos living on a private game reserve in South Africa with the latest networking and IoT sensor technology Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Jun 2017
Mobile data traffic in ASEAN, Oceania to grow 11-fold by 2022
The expansion of 4G and IoT networks in ASEAN and Oceania will lead to a data deluge and drive cellular subscriptions to new levels Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Blog Post
12 Jun 2017
No Wi-Fi on board? Ryanair is making a costly mistake
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is making a costly mistake by ruling out in-flight Wi-Fi, argues iPass' Patricia Hume. It’s just under a year since the United Nations declared that internet access ... Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 Jun 2017
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Jun 2017
Smart farming, IoT only way to feed growing population, says Beecham report
A report from IoT sector analyst Beecham says the agricultural industry will need to embrace smart farming methodologies to support the growing human population Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
08 Jun 2017
Ethical fears hinder growth of artificial intelligence in France
In this issue, read how France’s relatively slow adoption of artificial intelligence is partly the result of public confusion, and partly due to the way the French have approached the ethical debate around AI. Also, read now organisations in Europe are failing to address the most important risks because they do not have a structured approach to complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. And find out why, after 17 years, Dutch university TU Delft is saying goodbye to its legacy learning management system. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2017
Virtual reality as a healthcare tool
Virtual reality is being used as a treatment tool across healthcare, tackling issues such as mental health, phobias and chronic pain management Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2017
British Airways IT glitch caused by human error, says IAG CEO
Airline’s datacentre power failure was caused by an engineer accidentally switching the power off and on again, says parent company Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2017
Telefónica increases use of renewable energy to fight climate change
Telecoms operator behind UK’s O2 mobile network doubles down on existing commitments to renewable energy sources in the fight against climate change Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 May 2017
ICC brings drones, smart bats and virtual reality to international cricket
International Cricket Council teams up with Intel to transform the cricketing experience for fans and players with drones, smart connected bats and virtual reality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
25 May 2017
Aggreko powers predictive maintenance with Azure machine learning
Temporary power company moves from reactive to proactive, and now predictive maintenance Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
25 May 2017
CW Nordics: The trouble with connected things
In this issue, Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen talks about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices. Also read how Icelandic airline Wow Air averted disaster through the use of application performance monitoring software when it embarked on a major expansion. And find out how, since December 2015, anyone playing popular sandbox game Minecraft has been able to build their worlds on the actual map of Sweden. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2017
Singapore government to spend S$2.4bn on technology initiatives
Funding will go towards building a national sensor platform, boosting the government’s cyber security capabilities and driving the use of robots Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 May 2017
Dutch railway uses IoT to reduce people jams
Railway stations in The Netherlands are monitoring the movement of travellers to manage traffic flow and reduce people jams Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2017
Manx Telecom streamlines its business with VMware NFV
After deploying an NFV platform to replace its IMS service, Isle of Man-based telco has seen substantial improvements to its business agility and processes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
19 May 2017
Command and control communications key to detecting threats
Malware command and control (C&C) communications are key to detecting advanced threats, according to a security researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
18 May 2017
Conservative Party manifesto promises to ‘face up to fast-changing technology’
Tories aim to create a digital charter, continuing a “digital by default” government and a dynamic digital economy Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2017
Analytics, automation and AI critical to Cisco’s growth
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins has been talking about the criticality of analytics and automation technology to the enterprise network Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
15 May 2017
Manchester trams halted by communications failure
A communications systems fault at Transport for Greater Manchester halted Metrolink tram services across the city on Sunday 14 May Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
11 May 2017
Cisco adds AI to Spark collaboration platform with MindMeld buy
Cisco plans to use MindMeld’s AI platform to enhance its Spark platform and other enterprise collaboration solutions Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 May 2017
Aruba Atmosphere: Machine learning to transform networking
At Aruba Atmosphere EMEA in France, delegates learned how the network will incorporate machine learning features in the near future Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
08 May 2017
HPE ramps up investments in Singapore
Enterprise tech giant HPE will invest $140m over five years in its new regional headquarters and a startup incubator programme Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
05 May 2017
MyRepublic sharpens competitive edge with open source
Singaporean internet service provider has disrupted broadband markets, thanks to the agility and speed afforded by open source technologies Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
04 May 2017
Testing is key to IoT security, says researcher
Building an effective testing process across all elements associated with a product is key to securing the internet of things, according to a researcher in the field Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 May 2017
Cisco buys SDN business Viptela
Cisco says its acquisition of supplier Viptela will enhance its own SDN functionality Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Apr 2017
Motorola brings big data digital evidence service to UK police forces
Motorola is launching a digital evidence management service to UK police forces, backed off into AWS cloud infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Apr 2017
Consortium hopes to drive autonomous car from London to Oxford
The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles has awarded an £8.6m grant to back a consortium attempting the UK’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle test run, to take place within the next two-and-a-half years Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
21 Apr 2017
PAC concerned Emergency Services Network will be undeliverable
The new Emergency Services Network could be delayed until September 2020, which could lead to the country being without the service for six months as a post-March 2020 extension of the current contract may not be possible Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2017
Skype most popular communication channel for cyber criminals
The cyber criminal network is truly global and collaborative, making use of popular messaging services, a study has revealed Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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Feature
18 Apr 2017
How cloud, IoT and mobile devices are driving demand for edge datacentres
The demand for edge datacentres and computing resources is steadily rising, but what's driving the trend? Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2017
Kone brings elevator maintenance online with IBM Watson and Salesforce
Lift manufacturer is using sensors and artificial intelligence to support its maintenance staff Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Apr 2017
Virtual reality in healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how virtual reality technology is starting to be used to improve health and patient care. We examine the new UK tax laws that are causing IT contractors to quit government digital projects. And we analyse the software licensing issues arising from SAP’s recent court case over indirect access to its applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2017
Interview: Dave Perry, chief technology officer, DVLA
DVLA’s CTO talks about the agency’s plans to become a hub for digital motoring, the importance of culture, and moving away from legacy IT Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2017
Telenor launches IoT pilot in Norway
Telenor is opening up its IoT infrastructure in Norway to encourage students and entrepreneurs to develop IoT products and services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2017
New subsea cable to connect Australia and Southeast Asia
The Indigo submarine cable will provide additional capacity to mitigate disruptions caused by fibre cuts, as well as meet the growing demand for internet services in the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
05 Apr 2017
Are businesses ready for AI applications?
As the amount of data grows exponentially and computing power strengthens, now is the time for business applications to get a boost from artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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Feature
05 Apr 2017
How to implement a low-power WAN to support the IoT
We explore the options and the implementation process for an LPWAN to support internet of things projects in the enterprise Continue Reading
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Photo Story
31 Mar 2017
Inside Diamond Light Source, the UK's synchrotron facility
Computer Weekly recently visited the particle accelerator facility, to see how cutting edge software and hardware engineering is supporting pioneering science Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Mar 2017
Singapore to shutter 2G services by April 1
2G is making way for 3G and LTE networks in the city-state, but the legacy technology will remain in other markets with significant machine-to-machine investments Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
28 Mar 2017
Making the UK fit for 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the government’s new 5G strategy and assess whether it’s enough to stimulate development of next generation mobile networks. We meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to revolutionise big data analytics. And we examine how to prevent the move to DevOps from harming work-life balance for IT professionals. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2017
Ofcom scuppers BT’s ‘deemed consent’ ploy
Telco regulator fines BT for abuse of an opt-out clause that avoids service level fines on delays to Ethernet installations Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Mar 2017
HPE, Tata Communications to build world’s largest IoT network
The Lora-based network will benefit around 400 million people in India who can expect improvements in water quality and public safety Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
24 Mar 2017
Inside the well-planned metro network: how CityFibre does it
Computer Weekly met metro network builder CityFibre to find out why, and how, the organisation believes it can mount a credible challenge to Openreach’s dominance of wholesale fibre Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
24 Mar 2017
Cisco unveils new Spark collaboration platform in APAC
Spark will be the future platform for integrating all of Cisco’s collaboration technologies, according to a Cisco regional executive Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
20 Mar 2017
IBM cognitive assistant to help manage and secure devices
IBM has announced a cognitive assistant powered by IBM Watson to help businesses manage and secure endpoints, including devices making up the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
15 Mar 2017
APAC topped the world in number of cyber attacks in 2016
The prevalent use of pirated software is one of the possible reasons for the APAC region’s poor showing in Trend Micro’s annual study on the state of cyber security Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Mar 2017
Digital Economy Bill amended to protect Openreach pensions
The government introduces an amendment to the Digital Economy Bill to protect the pensions of BT employees transferring into the newly independent Openreach business Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2017
Vodafone brings offshore contact centre work to UK
Mobile operator Vodafone is creating 2,100 jobs in the UK by reducing the amount of call centre work done offshore Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Mar 2017
Paying ransomware attackers perpetuates attacks, says researcher
Continually evolving ransomware is among the threats organisations need to factor into their cyber defences in 2017, but only once they have taken care of the basics, says Kaspersky Lab researcher Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
09 Mar 2017
Birmingham Airport uses sensor tracking to reduce queue times
Birmingham Airport has installed Wi-FI and Bluetooth sensors to gather valuable information on how long travellers are taking to move through the immigration process at the UK Border Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
09 Mar 2017
CW Europe: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Rapid advances in technology could have destabilising effects on employment and economic growth, and could exacerbate social unrest, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warned. Society’s failure to keep pace with technology change was a key risk under discussion at Davos in January. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2017
Case study: Tamer Group boosts bandwidth and network connectivity
Saudi Arabian firm chooses point-to-point wireless to ensure it provides the connectivity required for a fast-growing business Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
08 Mar 2017
Centrica eliminates more than 20 IT systems after replacing SAP with cloud HR technology
Energy and services company claims major savings in IT costs after moving its HR services to the cloud Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
07 Mar 2017
Industrial control systems pose big risk to security
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to critical national infrastructure from security vulnerabilities in legacy industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2017
Thorough network upgrade underpins University of Law’s IT
Legal education specialist the University of Law has undertaken a multi-million pound future IT project to refresh its networks, Wi-Fi and datacentre infrastructures across multiple locations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Mar 2017
UK sailing team picks BT to help beat Oracle at America’s Cup
BT is to supply a 4G wireless and fixed network to support the Land Rover BAR America’s Cup team, led by Olympian Ben Ainslie, in its bid to win the 35th America’s Cup Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
02 Mar 2017
MWC 2017: Barcelona trial uses IoT and big data to manage tourists
Barcelona, the host city for Mobile World Congress, has been demonstrating its use of the internet of things and big data to help manage visitors to Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
28 Feb 2017
The internet of things: an overview
Despite security and other concerns, there are many benefits associated with embracing the internet of things Continue Reading
By- Bruce Hughes, KuppingerCole
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News
27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Feb 2017
ASEAN’s first nationwide IoT network debuts in Singapore
Sigfox-based IoT network now covers 95% of Singapore, meaning enterprises can connect devices to the network nationwide Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
23 Feb 2017
BDUK head Chris Townsend to step down
Government executive Chris Townsend, who oversees the DCMS-run BDUK rural broadband programme, is to step down in April Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2017
CW Nordics: Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017
In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017 we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists. Also read about the Nordic region as a hotspot for IT startups, with Sweden punching above its weight in financial technology. And find out how board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Feb 2017
How to develop mobile apps for business
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging innovations and best practice in mobile app development. We find out how Microsoft and Amazon are opening up their artificial intelligence tools to developers to expand take-up of the technology. And GE’s CIO talks about the digital transformation of one of the world’s industrial giants. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Feb 2017
CW ASEAN: On-premise vs cloud creates storage balancing act
Storage is gradually moving to the cloud in ASEAN. According to Computer Weekly/TechTarget’s annual IT Priorities research, 40% of ASEAN-based IT decision makers are planning a cloud storage initiative in 2017 and 40% are planning a cloud backup initiative. To answer this growing demand for cloud storage, many new cloud players are setting up datacenters in the region. Southeast Asia’s cloud market is already teeming with all the big players – AWS, Microsoft, IBM, HP, Oracle – and a host of other providers of datacenter services and managed IT services, so how will newcomers, including Alibaba Cloud and Google, affect the cloud storage market? And what does this mean for the on-premise storage market? We speak to storage experts, analysts and suppliers to bring you an exclusive analysis of the fast-evolving storage market in the Southeast Asian region. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Feb 2017
CW ANZ: CIOs set sights on cloud-based infrastructure
Cloud computing will play an increasingly important role in the datacentres of organisations in Australia and New Zealand this year, with cloud-based infrastructure topping the list of IT projects planned by CIOs, according to Computer Weekly/TechTarget research of ANZ-based IT decision makers. This is not lost on suppliers. For example, the cloud services arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba opened a datacentre in Sydney last year. Australian organisations might welcome competition in the cloud infrastructure market after Amazon Web Services’ Sydney datacentre was unavailable for many hours after power was lost during a storm. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2017
Major DDoS attacks see huge increase, says Akamai
Akamai’s State of the Internet/Security Report for the fourth quarter of 2016 finds that distributed denial of service attacks larger than 100Gbps are rapidly increasing as more IoT devices are compromised Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Feb 2017
Autodata turns to big data to predict vehicle failures
Vehicle data company sees 30% jump in revenue after moving to open source software and opening its data to garages, insurers and parts companies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
10 Feb 2017
MWC 2017: 4G still has plenty of mileage, say mobile analysts
5G is likely to be a hot topic at this year’s Mobile World Congress, which kicks off at the end of February, but operators should be paying more attention to getting more out of their 4G networks Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
09 Feb 2017
South African children’s hospital uses video to train cardiologists
The Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town is using remote video learning to teach paediatric cardiology surgery to medical students Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
09 Feb 2017
CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?
On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2017
Load Balancing for security?
Load Balancing (LB), is now popping up on the corporate security agenda! LB is no longer just about managing traffic flows across enterprise routers and servers. In the age of the cloud and ... Continue Reading
By- Bernt Ostergaard , Quocirca