Most UK firms are planning to hire extra staff to help them meet the requirements of the EU’s new data protection regulation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425542/Two-thirds-of-UK-firms-hiring-for-GDPR
ZDS now offers one of the most competitive and diverse ranges of mobile computing products in the industry – from the value for money Z-STAR family to the powerful capabilities of the award winning VERSA® series.
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Security Think Tank: Resilience means preparing for unpreventable cyber threats
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Resilience-means-preparing-for-unpreventable-cyber-threats
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Resilience-means-preparing-for-unpreventable-cyber-threats
Government launches digital skills survey to find out more about UK’s needs
The government has launched a survey to find out what advanced and specialist digital skills are needed in the UK
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425543/Government-launches-digital-skills-survey-to-find-out-more-about-UKs-needs
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425543/Government-launches-digital-skills-survey-to-find-out-more-about-UKs-needs
App-based challenger bank Starling enters next stage of its journey
Thousands of people are downloading Starling’s app every week as the bank builds its customer base
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425531/App-based-challenger-bank-Starling-enters-next-stage-of-its-journey
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425531/App-based-challenger-bank-Starling-enters-next-stage-of-its-journey
Wednesday, 30 August 2017
HCL expands global network with Swedish delivery centre
HCL has opened another delivery centre in the Nordic region, this time in Gothenburg, Sweden
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425437/HCL-expands-global-network-with-Swedish-delivery-centre
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425437/HCL-expands-global-network-with-Swedish-delivery-centre
Tegile launches NVMe IntelliFlash N Series and gets bought by WD
Tegile adds all-NVMe drive products in a bid to help customers consolidate workloads from transactional processing to file services, but full NVMe performance has to wait
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425406/Tegile-launches-NVMe-IntelliFlash-N-Series-and-gets-bought-by-WD
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425406/Tegile-launches-NVMe-IntelliFlash-N-Series-and-gets-bought-by-WD
Executive interview: Stuart Tarmy on the technical challenges of GDPR compliance
It is a single line in GDPR, but the right to be forgotten has huge implications on corporate IT. Io-Tahoe vice-president, Stuart Tarmy, explains why
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425395/Executive-interview-Stuart-Tarmy-on-the-technical-challenges-of-GDPR-compliance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425395/Executive-interview-Stuart-Tarmy-on-the-technical-challenges-of-GDPR-compliance
CeX breach shows personal data is still vulnerable
A breach of the personal details of more than two million customers of used technology goods store CeX has prompted fresh calls for better data protection by retailers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425401/CeX-breach-shows-personal-data-is-still-vulnerable
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425401/CeX-breach-shows-personal-data-is-still-vulnerable
Security Think Tank: Look to frameworks, guidance and legislation to boost resilience
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-to-frameworks-guidance-and-legislation-to-boost-resilience
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-to-frameworks-guidance-and-legislation-to-boost-resilience
Researcher finds over 711 million compromised email accounts
A security researcher has discovered a spambot using more than 711 million compromised email accounts to spread data-stealing malware
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425396/Researcher-finds-over-711-million-compromised-email-accounts
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425396/Researcher-finds-over-711-million-compromised-email-accounts
Challenger bank Fidor reaches 200,000 customers
Fintech trailblazer Fidor now has more than 200,000 people using its banking services, but its CEO believes the fintech environment is getting tougher
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425394/Challenger-bank-Fidor-reaches-200000-customers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425394/Challenger-bank-Fidor-reaches-200000-customers
Ocado launches voice-driven shopping app for Amazon Alexa
Online supermarket’s Amazon Echo application aims to give consumers a simple, seamless retail experience
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425355/Ocado-launches-voice-driven-shopping-app-for-Amazon-Alexa
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425355/Ocado-launches-voice-driven-shopping-app-for-Amazon-Alexa
Canadian University Dubai upgrades network with Dell EMC
Dubai-based university upgrades its network infrastructure to support more students
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425294/Canadian-University-Dubai-upgrades-network-with-Dell-EMC
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425294/Canadian-University-Dubai-upgrades-network-with-Dell-EMC
Tuesday, 29 August 2017
The NIS Directive: the implications for UK technology businesses
With the European Union NIS Directive to be implemented into UK law in May 2018, it is important for technology companies to ascertain if and how they will be affected
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-NIS-Directive-the-implications-for-UK-technology-businesses
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-NIS-Directive-the-implications-for-UK-technology-businesses
Average salary range for UK&I tech professionals between £50,000 and £75,000
Computer Weekly’s annual salary survey reveals the average salary for technology professionals in the UK and Ireland is between £50,000 and £75,000
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425303/Average-salary-range-for-UKI-tech-professionals-between-50000-and-75000
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425303/Average-salary-range-for-UKI-tech-professionals-between-50000-and-75000
UK local councils failing on key GDPR requirement
Most UK local authorities are unable to meet the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s right-to-be-forgotten requirement, and nearly a quarter of firms have yet to hire a data protection officer
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425316/UK-local-councils-failing-on-key-GDPR-requirement
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425316/UK-local-councils-failing-on-key-GDPR-requirement
McDonald’s selects Capgemini to help it drive digital customer services
Fast-food chain decides to outsource its digital developments globally to French IT services giant
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425307/McDonalds-selects-Capgemini-to-help-it-drive-digital-customer-services
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425307/McDonalds-selects-Capgemini-to-help-it-drive-digital-customer-services
Satellite broadband beams solar eclipse footage to millions
ViaSat network supports Nasa’s solar eclipse live broadcast, streaming high-resolution images and footage around the world
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425300/Satellite-broadband-beams-solar-eclipse-footage-to-millions
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425300/Satellite-broadband-beams-solar-eclipse-footage-to-millions
IBM’s SoftLayer ‘fully operational’ as Storm Harvey floods basement
Business continuity will keep servers operational, but tropical storm appears to have taken out one of IBM’s basements
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425298/IBMs-SoftLayer-fully-operational-as-Storm-Harvey-floods-basement
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425298/IBMs-SoftLayer-fully-operational-as-Storm-Harvey-floods-basement
Security Think Tank: No one-size-fits-all security solution
What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-No-one-size-fits-all-security-solution
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-No-one-size-fits-all-security-solution
Google removes Play Store apps used in WireX DDoS botnet
Google has axed around 300 Play Store apps after security researchers revealed the apps were hijacking Android devices to carry out DDoS attacks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425292/Google-removes-Play-Store-apps-used-in-WireX-DDoS-botnet
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425292/Google-removes-Play-Store-apps-used-in-WireX-DDoS-botnet
Saudi Telecom Company creates cloud computing giant
The IT joint venture in Saudi Arabia will drive the digitisation of government services
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425289/Saudi-Telecom-Company-creates-cloud-computing-giant
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425289/Saudi-Telecom-Company-creates-cloud-computing-giant
Danske Bank taps into the cognitive capabilities of IBM Watson
Danish bank is using IBM Watson as part of a major IT outsourcing deal
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425291/Danske-Bank-taps-into-the-cognitive-capabilities-of-IBM-Watson
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425291/Danske-Bank-taps-into-the-cognitive-capabilities-of-IBM-Watson
UK critical infrastructure skipping security checks
Almost two-fifths of the UK’s national infrastructure providers have not completed basic cyber security steps recommended by the UK government, an FOI response shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425198/UK-critical-infrastructure-skipping-security-checks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425198/UK-critical-infrastructure-skipping-security-checks
Friday, 25 August 2017
Business confidence in managing digital threats low, survey shows
Business digital transformation and cyber threats have outpaced enterprise security capacity, a survey has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425191/Business-confidence-in-managing-digital-threats-low-survey-shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425191/Business-confidence-in-managing-digital-threats-low-survey-shows
Security professionals name top causes of breaches
Security professionals have named the top reasons for successful cyber attacks, which are affecting more than half of organisations
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425184/Security-professionals-name-top-causes-of-breaches
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425184/Security-professionals-name-top-causes-of-breaches
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan appoints first chief digital officer
Camden Council’s Theo Blackwell will lead the digital transformation of the capital city
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425180/Major-of-London-Sadiq-Khan-appoints-first-chief-digital-officer
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425180/Major-of-London-Sadiq-Khan-appoints-first-chief-digital-officer
The high price of not understanding how automation works with existing software licences
Businesses must check their software licences before they introduce robotic process automation or they risk breaking the rules
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-high-price-of-not-understanding-how-automation-works-with-existing-software-licences
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-high-price-of-not-understanding-how-automation-works-with-existing-software-licences
US arrests Chinese national for using malware linked to OPM hack
US authorities have arrested a Chinese national for allegedly using malware linked to a breach of millions of records at the US federal personnel agency
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425178/US-arrests-Chinese-national-for-using-malware-linked-to-OPM-hack
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425178/US-arrests-Chinese-national-for-using-malware-linked-to-OPM-hack
Autonomous lorry platoons to take to UK roads in 2018
The government is to fund tests of wireless platooning technology on the UK’s roads as truly autonomous vehicles take another step towards reality
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425177/Autonomous-lorry-platoons-to-take-to-UK-roads-in-2018
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425177/Autonomous-lorry-platoons-to-take-to-UK-roads-in-2018
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Future of dark web markets not yet in question, says analyst
AlphaBay and Hansa shutdowns are unlikely to jeopardise the future of dark web markets, according to a security analyst
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425112/Future-of-dark-web-markets-not-yet-in-question-says-analyst
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425112/Future-of-dark-web-markets-not-yet-in-question-says-analyst
Flashpoint warns of under-the-radar phishing campaigns
Simple but hard-to-detect phishing campaigns are targeting all industry sectors as a key enabler of business email compromise attacks, security analysts warn
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425108/Flashpoint-warns-of-under-the-radar-phishing-campaigns
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425108/Flashpoint-warns-of-under-the-radar-phishing-campaigns
GCSE computing rises in popularity, but fears remain over skills gap
The number of both male and female students who chose to take a computing GCSE increased in 2017
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425105/GCSE-computing-rises-in-popularity-but-fears-remain-over-skills-gap
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425105/GCSE-computing-rises-in-popularity-but-fears-remain-over-skills-gap
Government Digital Marketplace spend with SMEs exceeds £1bn but declines in 2017
Spending with SMEs through Cabinet Office Digital Marketplace framework goes over £1bn, but figures suggest SMEs getting smaller proportion of sales
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425103/Government-Digital-Marketplace-spend-with-SMEs-exceeds-1bn-but-declines-in-2017
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425103/Government-Digital-Marketplace-spend-with-SMEs-exceeds-1bn-but-declines-in-2017
Mac malware continuing to escalate, warn security researchers
Malware targeting the Mac operating system has seen a significant growth in the first half of this hear, according to security firm Malwarebytes
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425100/Mac-malware-continuing-to-escalate-warn-security-researchers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425100/Mac-malware-continuing-to-escalate-warn-security-researchers
Can fixed wireless access fix business connectivity problems?
Fixed wireless access is being touted as a panacea for poor network connectivity, but is it a viable solution, and what are the benefits for businesses?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-fixed-wireless-access-fix-business-connectivity-problems
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-fixed-wireless-access-fix-business-connectivity-problems
Most firms don’t test, but rely on supplier to spec storage, finds survey
Most customers simply trust storage suppliers and resellers to recommend the right product for their workloads, while a small minority test their needs and involve application owners
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425098/Most-dont-test-but-rely-on-supplier-to-spec-storage-says-survey
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425098/Most-dont-test-but-rely-on-supplier-to-spec-storage-says-survey
CBRE: Cloud drives massive take-up of European colocation space in Q2
Real estate consultancy's latest look at the state of the European colocation market suggests cloud is continuing to drive supply and demand for datacentre space across the continent
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425092/CBRE-Cloud-drives-massive-take-up-of-European-colocation-space-in-Q2
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425092/CBRE-Cloud-drives-massive-take-up-of-European-colocation-space-in-Q2
HP Inc grows business, but price hike hits commercial PC division
Company reports strong growth for the third quarter 2017, but price increases have hit commercial sales, and a PC price cut may be on the cards
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425094/HP-Inc-grows-business-but-price-hike-hits-commercial-PC-division
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425094/HP-Inc-grows-business-but-price-hike-hits-commercial-PC-division
Donald Farmer: Why business models are ideological
Donald Farmer is a well-respected figure in data analytics, with significant spells at Microsoft and Qlik. He is turning his mind to the ideologies that determine the character of companies
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Donald-Farmer-why-business-models-are-ideological
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Donald-Farmer-why-business-models-are-ideological
UK business welcomes government post-Brexit data sharing plan
Business has welcomed government proposals for data protection to enable unhindered data sharing with the EU after Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425089/UK-business-welcomes-government-post-Brexit-data-sharing-plan
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425089/UK-business-welcomes-government-post-Brexit-data-sharing-plan
Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes
For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Sub-prime lender links technology upgrade to financial problems
Lender partly blames new automation software for its poor performance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424992/Sub-prime-lender-links-technology-upgrade-to-financial-problems
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424992/Sub-prime-lender-links-technology-upgrade-to-financial-problems
HMRC admits 2,600 parents affected by childcare website problems
Technical issues while applying for new childcare benefits caused problems for some parents – but HMRC says only 1% were affected
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424994/HMRC-admits-2600-parents-affected-by-childcare-website-problems
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424994/HMRC-admits-2600-parents-affected-by-childcare-website-problems
Bupa Dental saves £350k by insourcing and Veeam backup
Healthcare organisation sweeps away chaotic backup situation and standardises on Veeam Backup & Replication to save £350,000 a year in management and maintenance costs
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424996/Bupa-Dental-saves-350k-by-insourcing-and-Veeam-backup
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424996/Bupa-Dental-saves-350k-by-insourcing-and-Veeam-backup
Dutch e-voting is waiting for an opportunity
Despite years of opposition and distrust in voting machines, a small Dutch initiative is aiming for a new form of e-voting
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424978/Dutch-e-voting-is-waiting-for-an-opportunity
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424978/Dutch-e-voting-is-waiting-for-an-opportunity
Automation and software-defined IT can bridge server skills gap
New research from 451 Group has identified a shortfall in server skills, but IT admins appear less willing to adopt tech helpers such as automation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424980/Automation-and-software-defined-IT-can-bridge-server-skills-gap
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424980/Automation-and-software-defined-IT-can-bridge-server-skills-gap
Russian hackers expose allegedly doping footballers
Russian hacking group Fancy Bear has exposed 150 footballers worldwide for allegedly taking banned substances, underlining the importance of protecting personal data
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424977/Russian-hackers-expose-allegedly-doping-footballers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424977/Russian-hackers-expose-allegedly-doping-footballers
UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East
The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424976/UAE-telco-Du-pushes-SaaS-adoption-in-Middle-East
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424976/UAE-telco-Du-pushes-SaaS-adoption-in-Middle-East
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Cambridgeshire firefighters get rugged tablets for frontline work
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue is deploying ruggedised Panasonic tablets across its service to help personnel access vital information in an emergency
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424924/Cambridgeshire-firefighters-get-rugged-tablets-for-frontline-work
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424924/Cambridgeshire-firefighters-get-rugged-tablets-for-frontline-work
Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes
For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424781/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424781/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes
CityFibre starts wholesale broadband service in Leicester and Nottingham
Business suffering from poor broadband connectivity in Leicester and Nottingham have been invited to register their interest in hooking up to CityFibre’s FTTP services
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424931/CityFibre-starts-wholesale-broadband-service-in-Leicester-and-Nottingham
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424931/CityFibre-starts-wholesale-broadband-service-in-Leicester-and-Nottingham
First set of Capgemini degree apprentices graduate
The first graduates of Capgemini's degree apprentice programme tell Computer Weekly about their experiences
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424914/First-set-of-Capgemini-degree-apprentices-graduate
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424914/First-set-of-Capgemini-degree-apprentices-graduate
Mimecast calls for action to counter game-changing email exploit
Email security firm warns of a newly-discovered email exploit that could be a game-changer if used by attackers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424936/Mimecast-calls-for-action-to-counter-game-changing-email-exploit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424936/Mimecast-calls-for-action-to-counter-game-changing-email-exploit
Blockchain could reduce deaths and illness resulting from food contamination
Some of the biggest companies in the food supply sector are working with IBM to find ways to use blockchain technology to improve food safety
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424922/Blockchain-could-reduce-deaths-and-illness-resulting-from-food-contamination
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424922/Blockchain-could-reduce-deaths-and-illness-resulting-from-food-contamination
Flash memory and OLED shortages will hit smartphone sales
Analysts at Gartner have warned that a components shortage will affect sales of high-end smartphones
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424921/Flash-memory-and-OLED-shortages-will-hit-smartphone-sales
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424921/Flash-memory-and-OLED-shortages-will-hit-smartphone-sales
Almost one-third of IT workers think they need more training to enhance career
More than half of IT workers receive formal training from their employer, but many feel more needs to be done for them to advance, according to Computer Weekly research
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424917/Almost-one-third-of-IT-workers-think-they-need-more-training-to-enhance-career
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424917/Almost-one-third-of-IT-workers-think-they-need-more-training-to-enhance-career
How AT&T embraced the telecoms technology transition
AT&T’s CIO of network and shared services, Sorabh Saxena, discusses how to reskill telecoms engineers and exploit open standards as the operator embraces the future of networking services provision
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424912/How-ATT-embraced-the-telecoms-technology-transition
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424912/How-ATT-embraced-the-telecoms-technology-transition
Industrial robots a security risk, warns IOActive
Some of the most popular industrial and domestic robot brands have various vulnerabilities that could by exploited by cyber attackers, a research paper warns
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424913/Industrial-robots-a-security-risk-warns-IOActive
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E8 dodges NVMe/controller bottleneck with server processing
Startup E8 announces v2 of its NVMe-based products with LUNs, Raid and thin provisioning as it sidesteps the NVMe-controller bottleneck by offloading processing to app servers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424908/E8-dodges-NVMe-controller-bottleneck-with-server-processing
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Why embracing new technology is key to successful IT service desks
IT was slow to support bring your own device (BYOD). Now chatbots and digitisation are rewriting IT service management best practices
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424907/Why-embracing-new-technology-is-key-to-successful-IT-service-desks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424907/Why-embracing-new-technology-is-key-to-successful-IT-service-desks
Barclays installs devices to monitor office use
Barclays bank has installed sensors connected to a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor and analyse office use
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424898/Barclays-installs-devices-to-monitor-staff-office-use
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424898/Barclays-installs-devices-to-monitor-staff-office-use
Cyber criminals hack Enigma to steal $500,000 in Ethereum
Hackers have reportedly used stolen contact details to trick investors into sending funds to a fake trading platform digital wallet, but some allege poor password security is to blame
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424902/Cyber-criminals-hack-Enigma-to-steal-500000-in-Ethereum
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424902/Cyber-criminals-hack-Enigma-to-steal-500000-in-Ethereum
Cisco buys hyperconvergence software supplier
Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyperconvergence software
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424897/Cisco-buys-hyperconvergence-software-supplier
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424897/Cisco-buys-hyperconvergence-software-supplier
Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly
Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424896/Blockchain-skills-in-high-demand-and-jobs-being-swept-up-quickly
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424896/Blockchain-skills-in-high-demand-and-jobs-being-swept-up-quickly
Wearables on the rise in the Middle East
The take up of wearables in the Middle East is growing mainly as a result of consumer demand for smartwatches
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424760/Wearables-on-the-rise-in-the-Middle-East
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424760/Wearables-on-the-rise-in-the-Middle-East
Monday, 21 August 2017
Second phase of electronic medical record system goes live in Dubai
Dubai Health Authority continues its progress towards a fully integrated electronic patient records system
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424753/Second-phase-of-electronic-medical-record-system-goes-live-in-Dubai
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424753/Second-phase-of-electronic-medical-record-system-goes-live-in-Dubai
Kolos co-CEO: Community support ‘key’ to make world’s biggest datacentre plans a reality
Norwegian startup Kolos recently went public with its plans to build the world’s biggest datacentre, and the company’s co-CEO explains why community support matters to a project like this
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424788/Kolos-co-CEO-Community-support-key-to-make-worlds-biggest-datacentre-plans-a-reality
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424788/Kolos-co-CEO-Community-support-key-to-make-worlds-biggest-datacentre-plans-a-reality
HSBC streamlines mortgages with Capita software
Bank is using software to improve its mortgage application processes and subsequently increase business through brokers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424772/HSBC-streamlines-mortgages-with-Capita-software
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424772/HSBC-streamlines-mortgages-with-Capita-software
NotPetya highlights cyber risk in shipping industry
Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424771/NotPetya-highlights-cyber-risk-in-shipping-industry
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424771/NotPetya-highlights-cyber-risk-in-shipping-industry
Citizens Advice slams ISPs over broadband compensation proposals
BT, Sky and Virgin Media have proposed a voluntary industry code of practice for broadband compensation, but it falls short of what Ofcom would like to implement
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424756/Citizens-Advice-slams-ISPs-over-broadband-compensation-proposals
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424756/Citizens-Advice-slams-ISPs-over-broadband-compensation-proposals
Charity crowdsources environmental data with new mobile app
Environmental organisation Project Aware has launched a mobile app to help divers map marine debris
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424755/Charity-crowdsources-environmental-data-with-new-mobile-app
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424755/Charity-crowdsources-environmental-data-with-new-mobile-app
Infosys CEO resigns amid public criticism from a founder
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka steps down, with the company blaming criticism from a company founder for his decision
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424752/Infosys-CEO-resigns-amid-public-criticism-from-a-founder
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424752/Infosys-CEO-resigns-amid-public-criticism-from-a-founder
Microsoft SPE helps joined-up thinking
We assess how Microsoft’s secure productive enterprise licence can help enterprises coordinate their digital transformation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Microsoft-SPE-helps-joined-up-thinking
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Microsoft-SPE-helps-joined-up-thinking
GCHQ knew WannaCry hero risked arrests by travelling to the US
UK intelligence officials were reportedly aware that security researcher Marcus Hutchins risked arrest by travelling to the US to attend a series of cyber security conferences
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424744/GCHQ-knew-WannaCry-hero-risked-arrests-by-travelling-to-the-US
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424744/GCHQ-knew-WannaCry-hero-risked-arrests-by-travelling-to-the-US
AI leaders call for a stop on development of autonomous weapons
Business leaders and artificial intelligence experts sign an open letter to governments warning of the risks of an AI arms race in autonomous weapons
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424745/AI-leaders-call-for-a-stop-on-development-of-autonomous-weapons
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424745/AI-leaders-call-for-a-stop-on-development-of-autonomous-weapons
Sunday, 20 August 2017
Top UK directors lack training to deal with cyber attacks
The UK’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to a government-backed audit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424701/Top-UK-directors-lack-training-to-deal-with-cyber-attacks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424701/Top-UK-directors-lack-training-to-deal-with-cyber-attacks
Friday, 18 August 2017
Best of VMworld 2017 Awards nominations now open until 31 August
Read the criteria for the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards and find out how to submit your nomination
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450421270/Best-of-VMworld-Awards-2017-nominations-now-open-until-18-August
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450421270/Best-of-VMworld-Awards-2017-nominations-now-open-until-18-August
Benelux organisations must ensure IT staff are content or else risk exodus
Organisations in the Benelux region could face IT staff leaving in large numbers if they don't remain attractive to employees
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424691/Benelux-organisations-must-ensure-IT-staff-are-content-or-else-risk-exodus
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424691/Benelux-organisations-must-ensure-IT-staff-are-content-or-else-risk-exodus
Box uses Google’s AI to support image recognition in the enterprise
Optical character recognition and automated generation of image metadata is now possible, thanks to Google Cloud AI
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424694/Box-uses-Googles-AI-to-support-image-recognition-in-the-enterprise
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424694/Box-uses-Googles-AI-to-support-image-recognition-in-the-enterprise
Researchers find potentially lethal car hack with no quick fix
Security researchers have discovered a supplier-neutral and stealthy smart car hack that can drastically affect the performance and function of the vehicle
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424689/Researchers-find-potentially-lethal-car-hack-with-no-quick-fix
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424689/Researchers-find-potentially-lethal-car-hack-with-no-quick-fix
Munich Re puts data analytics into services for a ‘riskier world’
Re-insurer combines a Hadoop data lake, SAS analytics and SAP Hana to create new cyber and other insurance services
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424633/Munich-Re-puts-data-analytics-into-services-for-a-riskier-world
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424633/Munich-Re-puts-data-analytics-into-services-for-a-riskier-world
Contactless payments through mobile phones no longer a novelty
The amount of contactless payments made through mobile devices increased by 336% compared with 2016, according to figures from Worldpay
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424687/Contactless-payments-through-mobile-phones-no-longer-a-novelty
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424687/Contactless-payments-through-mobile-phones-no-longer-a-novelty
Thursday, 17 August 2017
School leavers urged to look at cyber security apprenticeships
Cyber security apprenticeships are a good alternative to ‘clearing’ and debts, according to security certification body, Crest
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424649/School-leavers-urged-to-look-at-cyber-security-apprenticeships
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424649/School-leavers-urged-to-look-at-cyber-security-apprenticeships
Openreach adds 26 locations to G.fast roll-out
Openreach has added 26 more locations to its fibre-based G.fast broadband network, bringing the total number of properties served to half a million
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424652/Openreach-adds-26-locations-to-Gfast-roll-out
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424652/Openreach-adds-26-locations-to-Gfast-roll-out
Boys outperform girls in 2017 computing A-levels
This year’s A-level results show more male students gaining higher grades than female students, but girls continue to steam ahead in ICT
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424647/Boys-outperform-girls-in-2017-computing-A-Levels
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424647/Boys-outperform-girls-in-2017-computing-A-Levels
Enterprises will need more bandwidth than public internet
As enterprises continue to digitise their operations over the next few years, their demand for data and bandwidth capacity will massively increase, says Equinix
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424631/Enterprises-will-need-more-bandwidth-than-public-internet
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424631/Enterprises-will-need-more-bandwidth-than-public-internet
UK rail passengers don’t trust on-board Wi-Fi
YouGov survey commissioned by Cobham Wireless finds UK commuters are increasingly frustrated with connectivity standards on the rail network
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424637/UK-rail-passengers-dont-trust-on-board-Wi-Fi
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424637/UK-rail-passengers-dont-trust-on-board-Wi-Fi
Top skills you need to avoid being replaced by a machine
A-level results have shown an increase in Stem subjects but tech skills remain a problem, warn some in the industry
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424634/Top-skills-you-need-to-avoid-being-replaced-by-a-machine
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424634/Top-skills-you-need-to-avoid-being-replaced-by-a-machine
Cyber criminals command top-level attacks, warns Check Point
Businesses need to rethink cyber defences with nation-state attack tools in the hands of ordinary cyber criminals, warns Check Point
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424627/Cyber-criminals-command-top-level-attacks-warns-Check-Point
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424627/Cyber-criminals-command-top-level-attacks-warns-Check-Point
Facebook sets out plans to open 10th datacentre by 2019
Social media giant to build new datacentre in New Albany, Ohio, to future-proof its infrastructure in the face of growing user demand
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424629/Facebook-sets-out-plans-to-open-10th-datacentre-by-2019
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424629/Facebook-sets-out-plans-to-open-10th-datacentre-by-2019
LG Electronics hit by suspected WannaCry attack
LG Electronics have been hit by ransomware that uses malicious code that could signal another WannaCry attack
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424623/LG-Electronics-hit-by-suspected-WannaCry-attack
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424623/LG-Electronics-hit-by-suspected-WannaCry-attack
The correlation between creativity, diversity and the future tech workforce
Many believe the UK computing curriculum should put more emphasis on creativity to prepare young people for an automated future
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-correlation-between-creativity-diversity-and-the-future-tech-workforce
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-correlation-between-creativity-diversity-and-the-future-tech-workforce
Cisco pivots strategically but still loses money
Cisco is betting big on intelligent, automated networking, but its revenues are dropping as it makes the strategic shift
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424621/Cisco-pivots-strategically-but-still-loses-money
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424621/Cisco-pivots-strategically-but-still-loses-money
Developers lack skills needed for secure DevOps, survey shows
The growing demand for developers with security skills is outpacing supply, but a survey reveals that a lack of formal security education and training by employers is contributing to the growing skills gap
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424614/Developers-lack-skills-needed-for-secure-DevOps-survey-shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424614/Developers-lack-skills-needed-for-secure-DevOps-survey-shows
Microsoft acquires Cycle Computing to lower barriers to HPC using cloud
Microsoft hits cloud acquisition trail to make high-performance computing accessible to a wider pool of enterprises
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424617/Microsoft-acquires-Cycle-Computing-to-lower-barriers-to-HPC-using-cloud
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424617/Microsoft-acquires-Cycle-Computing-to-lower-barriers-to-HPC-using-cloud
Barclays ring-fencing project means downtime for customers
Many Barclays services will be unavailable this weekend as part of the bank's project to separate retail and investment operations
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424615/Barclays-ring-fencing-project-means-downtime-for-customers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424615/Barclays-ring-fencing-project-means-downtime-for-customers
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
A decade of IT change since banking meltdown
With 10 years passing since Northern Rock had to be bailed out by the government, we look at how banking IT has changed since the financial crisis
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424539/A-decade-of-IT-change-since-banking-meltdown
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424539/A-decade-of-IT-change-since-banking-meltdown
NotPetya attack cost up to $300m, says Maersk
Danish shipping line Maersk estimates that the NotPetya cyber attack in June cost the company up to $300m
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424559/NotPetya-attack-cost-up-to-300m-says-Maersk
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424559/NotPetya-attack-cost-up-to-300m-says-Maersk
UK workers interested in cyber security, survey shows
Many UK workers are interested in cyber security and would consider a career in the field, a survey has revealed, which could help close the skills gap
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424571/UK-workers-interested-in-cyber-security-survey-shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424571/UK-workers-interested-in-cyber-security-survey-shows
Female students less likely than male students to consider tech roles
Research by KPMG finds many female students have never considered applying for a graduate tech role, and male students are more confident in their tech skills
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424558/Female-students-less-likely-than-male-students-to-consider-tech-roles
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424558/Female-students-less-likely-than-male-students-to-consider-tech-roles
Nordic IT professionals content in current roles
Most Nordic IT professionals are happy at their current employer, receiving competitive training and pay packages
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424550/Nordic-IT-professionals-content-in-current-roles
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424550/Nordic-IT-professionals-content-in-current-roles
Huddle in trouble: Did the journey from startup to scaleup cause the UK cloud firm to lose its way?
What does the future hold for cloud collaboration firm Huddle, once a darling of the UK tech startup scene but now seemingly in need of a financial bailout?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Huddle-in-trouble-How-the-cloud-firm-went-from-tech-startup-success-to-financial-difficulties
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Huddle-in-trouble-How-the-cloud-firm-went-from-tech-startup-success-to-financial-difficulties
Regulation and impact of cyber attacks driving security spending
Awareness of the impact of cyber attacks on business and regulation are expected to be the top drivers of continued and increased spending on cyber security, according to research firm Gartner
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424541/Regulation-and-impact-of-cyber-attacks-driving-security-spending
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424541/Regulation-and-impact-of-cyber-attacks-driving-security-spending
GDPR drives cloud firm’s Cloudian S3 object storage deployment
Interoute deployed Cloudian Hyperstore because it believes customers want object storage to help gain compliance with the forthcoming European GDPR regulations
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424542/GDPR-drives-cloud-firms-Cloudian-S3-object-storage-deployment
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424542/GDPR-drives-cloud-firms-Cloudian-S3-object-storage-deployment
Fiat joins BMW's autonomous car platform initiative
Car makers Fiat and BMW are working in collaboration with Intel and Mobileye to develop a scalable platform for self-driving vehicles
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424543/Fiat-joins-BMWs-autonomous-car-platform-initiative
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424543/Fiat-joins-BMWs-autonomous-car-platform-initiative
ClickMechanic uses GitHub to streamline coding to production
Digital service that connects car mechanics and garages to customers sees GitHub as a core part of its coding lifecycle
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424545/ClickMechanic-uses-GitHub-to-streamline-coding-to-production
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424545/ClickMechanic-uses-GitHub-to-streamline-coding-to-production
Hackers hit Holyrood with Westminster-style brute-force attack
The Scottish parliament has been hit by a cyber attack similar to the one that struck Westminster in June
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424525/Hackers-hit-Holyrood-with-Westminster-style-brute-force-attack
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424525/Hackers-hit-Holyrood-with-Westminster-style-brute-force-attack
RBS to cut 880 IT staff in London
Royal Bank of Scotland aims to reduce London-based IT workforce by 40%
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424524/RBS-to-cut-880-IT-staff-in-London
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424524/RBS-to-cut-880-IT-staff-in-London
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Middle East salary survey reveals major challenges to close IT skills gap
Organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424456/Middle-East-salary-survey-reveals-major-challenges-to-close-IT-skills-gap
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424456/Middle-East-salary-survey-reveals-major-challenges-to-close-IT-skills-gap
Leaked SMB exploits make malware powerful, warns Cylance
Four key exploits at the heart of hacking tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers have given malware authors a lot of power, say security researchers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424473/Leaked-SMB-exploits-make-malware-powerful-warns-Cylance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424473/Leaked-SMB-exploits-make-malware-powerful-warns-Cylance
Interview: Equality starts with education, says Salesforce.org exec
Everyone needs access to education to create a level playing field for entering the technology industry, but the curriculum needs to change, says Salesforce’s Charlotte Finn
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424453/Interview-Equality-starts-with-education-says-Salesforceorg-exec
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424453/Interview-Equality-starts-with-education-says-Salesforceorg-exec
Openreach withdraws plans for wholesale dark fibre product
After a successful appeal against conditions laid down by Ofcom, Openreach has withdrawn plans to launch a wholesale dark fibre product
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424464/Openreach-withdraws-plans-for-wholesale-dark-fibre-product
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424464/Openreach-withdraws-plans-for-wholesale-dark-fibre-product
How HPE is climbing the supercomputer league to reach exascale performance
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recently joined a project to develop exascale computing for the US Department of Energy. We assess the implications
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424447/How-HPE-is-climbing-the-supercomputer-league-to-reach-exascale-performance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424447/How-HPE-is-climbing-the-supercomputer-league-to-reach-exascale-performance
Exploit leaks are a cyber security game changer, says Kaspersky Lab
Leaked exploits became the game changer of the cyber threat landscape in the second quarter of 2017, say security researchers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424459/Exploit-leaks-are-a-cyber-security-game-changer-says-Kaspersky-Lab
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424459/Exploit-leaks-are-a-cyber-security-game-changer-says-Kaspersky-Lab
AI tipped as top tech trend of next decade
In 2010, social, cloud, analytics and mobile were tipped as megatrends – now Gartner sees artificial intelligence as the emerging tech trend with the biggest potential
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from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424454/AI-tipped-as-top-tech-trend-of-next-decade
Hulu joins the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix in opting to run its streaming services on AWS
US streaming firm Hulu is opting out of investing in its own datacentres by moving more of its workloads to the AWS public cloud
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424444/Hulu-joins-the-BBC-Channel-4-and-Netflix-in-opting-to-run-its-streaming-services-on-AWS
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424444/Hulu-joins-the-BBC-Channel-4-and-Netflix-in-opting-to-run-its-streaming-services-on-AWS
WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins under house arrest
Briton, 23, pleads not guilty to charges of writing and distributing malware
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424441/WannaCry-hero-Marcus-Hutchins-under-house-arrest
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424441/WannaCry-hero-Marcus-Hutchins-under-house-arrest
Monday, 14 August 2017
Middle East insurance broker migrates backup to the cloud
Middle East finance firm is increasingly moving to the cloud as the business grows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424379/Middle-East-insurance-broker-migrates-backup-to-the-cloud
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424379/Middle-East-insurance-broker-migrates-backup-to-the-cloud
Statistics show retailers need to improve data security
Data breach statistics show retailers need to address customer data security ahead of the GDPR compliance deadline, a law firm has warned
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424395/Statistics-show-retailers-need-to-improve-data-security
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424395/Statistics-show-retailers-need-to-improve-data-security
NHS Digital signs cyber security agreement with Microsoft
Support contract comes three months after NHS hit by global ransomware attack that targeted Windows computers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424387/NHS-Digital-signs-cyber-security-agreement-with-Microsoft
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424387/NHS-Digital-signs-cyber-security-agreement-with-Microsoft
Nordic CIO interview: Anna Eriksson, Swedish National Land Survey
Swedish land registry’s CIO tells Computer Weekly about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424367/Nordic-CIO-interview-Anna-Eriksson-Swedish-National-Land-Survey
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424367/Nordic-CIO-interview-Anna-Eriksson-Swedish-National-Land-Survey
Most consumers think they are more digitally savvy than some retailers
Consumers are becoming increasingly digital in the way they shop, and a survey shows nearly 60% think they are more digitally innovative than some retailers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424380/Most-consumers-think-they-are-more-digitally-savvy-than-some-retailers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424380/Most-consumers-think-they-are-more-digitally-savvy-than-some-retailers
HBO stands firm as hackers release more stolen content
HBO appears to be standing firm and refusing to negotiate with hackers as more stolen television content is released
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424368/HBO-stands-firm-as-hackers-release-more-stolen-content
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424368/HBO-stands-firm-as-hackers-release-more-stolen-content
Bristol hosts successful test of 5G mobile edge computing
Participants in the three-week trial of mobile edge computing technology took part in a virtual treasure hunt around the city centre
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424373/Bristol-hosts-successful-test-of-5G-mobile-edge-computing
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424373/Bristol-hosts-successful-test-of-5G-mobile-edge-computing
CIO interview: Mike Proudlock, interim head of IT, The Royal College of Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons has started a cloud-centric transformation programme to ensure the organisation is fit for the working challenges of the 21st century
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424307/CIO-interview-Mike-Proudlock-interim-head-of-IT-The-Royal-College-of-Surgeons
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424307/CIO-interview-Mike-Proudlock-interim-head-of-IT-The-Royal-College-of-Surgeons
Film maker shuns cloud storage for Spectra Logic tape
Smoke & Mirrors replaces Quantum tape library with 7PB of Spectra Logic tape and decides the cloud lacks security and would be too costly for the 16TB it archives every day
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424370/Film-maker-shuns-cloud-storage-for-Spectra-Logic-tape
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424370/Film-maker-shuns-cloud-storage-for-Spectra-Logic-tape
Integration is key to Office 365’s progress
We look at how Microsoft Office 365 works and how far it has gone towards becoming a platform for integrating other tools
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from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Integration-is-key-to-Office-365s-progress
Friday, 11 August 2017
Malicious email spikes in Q2, reports Proofpoint
Malicious email campaigns saw a spike in volume and increased variety in the second quarter of 2017, a cyber security report reveals
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424322/Malicious-email-spikes-in-Q2-reports-Proofpoint
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424322/Malicious-email-spikes-in-Q2-reports-Proofpoint
Russian cyber espionage group targeting hotel Wi-Fi
A Russian cyber espionage group is targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks to carry out malware infections and potentially steal credentials, researchers warn
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424310/Russian-cyber-espionage-group-targeting-hotel-Wi-Fi
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424310/Russian-cyber-espionage-group-targeting-hotel-Wi-Fi
BBVA tops Forrester mobile bank app chart
Spanish bank BBVA has the best mobile banking app in the world, according to Forrester Research
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424306/BBVA-tops-Forrester-mobile-bank-app-chart
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424306/BBVA-tops-Forrester-mobile-bank-app-chart
Manufacturing a key target for cyber attacks
Manufacturers are a key and growing target for cyber criminals, a threat intelligence report reveals
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424302/Manufacturing-a-key-target-for-cyber-attacks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424302/Manufacturing-a-key-target-for-cyber-attacks
HSBC uses IBM to automate the processing of 100 million document pages
In another instance of banks adopting automation to lower costs and drive productivity, HSBC uses IBM analytics technology to cut down on its paper trail
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424297/HSBC-uses-IBM-to-automate-the-processing-of-100-million-document-pages
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424297/HSBC-uses-IBM-to-automate-the-processing-of-100-million-document-pages
Thursday, 10 August 2017
China tests hack-proof quantum satellite communications
China has tested a prototype communication system that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to make it impossible for hackers to access
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424255/China-tests-hack-proof-quantum-satellite-communications
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424255/China-tests-hack-proof-quantum-satellite-communications
Consumers unaware of bank account switching service despite £750m spent on IT system
TSB Bank believes the Competition and Markets Authority needs to do more to promote account switching system to consumers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424230/Consumers-unaware-of-bank-account-switching-service-despite-750m-spent-on-IT-system
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424230/Consumers-unaware-of-bank-account-switching-service-despite-750m-spent-on-IT-system
Kaspersky Lab to drop EU complaint against Microsoft
Security firm Kaspersky Lab is to drop a complaint that Microsoft is abusing its market dominance to promote its security software in light of changes to the latest Windows 10
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424237/Kaspersky-Lab-to-drop-EU-complaint-against-Microsoft
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424237/Kaspersky-Lab-to-drop-EU-complaint-against-Microsoft
Sadiq Khan’s Not-Spot Team to tackle digital connectivity in London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a package of measures designed to boost digital connectivity around London
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424228/Sadiq-Khans-Not-Spot-Team-to-tackle-digital-connectivity-in-London
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424228/Sadiq-Khans-Not-Spot-Team-to-tackle-digital-connectivity-in-London
Vue Entertainment deploys automated monitoring of cinema IT
Cinema group Vue Entertainment rolls out Kaseya's VSA tool to manage remote IT at its venues and provide proactive maintenance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424219/Vue-Entertainment-deploys-automated-monitoring-of-cinema-IT
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424219/Vue-Entertainment-deploys-automated-monitoring-of-cinema-IT
New TalkTalk fine takes total for poor data protection to £500,000
Information Commissioner’s Office fines TalkTalk for putting up to 21,000 customers’ details at risk of exposure prior to September 2014
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424226/New-TalkTalk-fine-takes-total-for-poor-data-protection-to-500000
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424226/New-TalkTalk-fine-takes-total-for-poor-data-protection-to-500000
Picnic takes a bite out of Dutch supermarket sector
The Netherlands has the highest supermarket density in the world, yet a technology company has been able to gain market share from the established order
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424211/Picnic-takes-a-bite-out-of-Dutch-supermarket-sector
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424211/Picnic-takes-a-bite-out-of-Dutch-supermarket-sector
Ultrafast ISPs failing customers on broadband speed, claims Which?
Statistics produced by consumer rights advocacy group Which? seem to show that people who buy faster broadband services are being badly underserved
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424216/Ultrafast-ISPs-failing-customers-on-broadband-speed-claims-Which
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424216/Ultrafast-ISPs-failing-customers-on-broadband-speed-claims-Which
Gov.uk Verify fails to meet key business case targets
Government’s controversial online identity system has missed important milestones that formed the basis of its original 2015 business case
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424217/Govuk-Verify-fails-to-meet-key-business-case-targets
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424217/Govuk-Verify-fails-to-meet-key-business-case-targets
How creative and innovative can technology made in China be?
China's IT industry is becoming more Silicon Valley-like and, as a result, more attractive to the CIOs of western enterprises
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-creative-and-innovative-can-technology-made-in-China-be
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-creative-and-innovative-can-technology-made-in-China-be
Allied Irish Bank blends industrial and artisanal analytics to gain edge
Bank has bulked up its data analytics capability, partly with SAS, to gain a more intimate understanding of its customers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424181/Allied-Irish-Bank-blends-industrial-and-artisanal-analytics-to-gain-edge
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424181/Allied-Irish-Bank-blends-industrial-and-artisanal-analytics-to-gain-edge
ICO hits out at misinformation about GDPR
The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned against misinformation about the EU’s new data protection rules and how they will be applied
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424213/ICO-hits-out-at-misinformation-about-GDPR
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424213/ICO-hits-out-at-misinformation-about-GDPR
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Over 40% of IT professionals want another general election this year
A large proportion of IT workers in the UK want another general election this year in the hope it will stave off a hard brexit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424162/Over-40-of-IT-professionals-want-another-general-election-this-year
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424162/Over-40-of-IT-professionals-want-another-general-election-this-year
HBO hacking gets personal
Theft of data from US television network has become personal with the release of details of actors in Game of Thrones and could signal a trend of cyber attacks on entertainment firms
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424165/HBO-hacking-gets-personal
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424165/HBO-hacking-gets-personal
Automated decision making shows worrying signs of limitation
AI and data-driven decision making projects need to be handled with care – worrying limitations revealed in the law and healthcare
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Automated-decision-making-shows-worrying-signs-of-limitation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Automated-decision-making-shows-worrying-signs-of-limitation
Huddle pulls news of private equity deal as shareholders rage over payout size
Huddle is thought to be revising its private equity payouts to shareholders, after past and present employees describe current offer as a ‘slap in the face’
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424160/Huddle-in-a-muddle-UK-cloud-firm-pulls-news-of-unfair-private-equity-deal
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424160/Huddle-in-a-muddle-UK-cloud-firm-pulls-news-of-unfair-private-equity-deal
Dubai Health Authority rolls out second smart pharmacy
Robot will dispense medicine to patients as part of Dubai healthcare IT initiative
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424161/Dubai-Health-Authority-rolls-out-second-smart-pharmacy
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424161/Dubai-Health-Authority-rolls-out-second-smart-pharmacy
Websites giving hackers easy access, audit reveals
Many company websites still contain critical vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can use to carry out a variety of cyber attacks, a security audit shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424158/Websites-giving-hackers-easy-access-audit-reveals
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424158/Websites-giving-hackers-easy-access-audit-reveals
Nordic countries top digital nations ranking, but risk stalling
Nordic countries are leaders when it comes to digitisation – but they must continue to innovate to retain their position
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424157/Nordic-countries-top-digital-nations-ranking-but-risk-stalling
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424157/Nordic-countries-top-digital-nations-ranking-but-risk-stalling
WannaCry hero malware trial postponed
The US court appearance of British WannaCry hero on charges of writing and distributing malware has been postponed
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424153/WannaCry-hero-malware-trial-postponed
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424153/WannaCry-hero-malware-trial-postponed
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
WannaCry hero due in court on malware charges
The Briton who played a key role in halting the global WannaCry ransomware attacks is due in court in the US to face charges in connection with the Kronos banking Trojan
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424107/WannaCry-hero-due-in-court-on-malware-charges
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424107/WannaCry-hero-due-in-court-on-malware-charges
Security Think Tank: Use a combination of approaches to create cyber safe work environments
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-a-combination-of-approaches-to-create-cyber-safe-work-environments
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-a-combination-of-approaches-to-create-cyber-safe-work-environments
NIS Directive plans show UK is serious about tackling cyber threats
UK government plans to implement the EU’s Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive have been welcomed for assuring its commitment to cyber defence post-Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424101/NIS-Directive-plans-show-UK-is-serious-about-tackling-cyber-threats
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424101/NIS-Directive-plans-show-UK-is-serious-about-tackling-cyber-threats
National wireless network alternative to fixed broadband for Ireland
Huawei and CSP Imagine Communications plan to build a countrywide wireless broadband network across Ireland
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424102/National-wireless-network-alternative-to-fixed-broadband-for-Ireland
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424102/National-wireless-network-alternative-to-fixed-broadband-for-Ireland
Best-in-class IT departments deliver a digital advantage
World-class IT departments are able to run systems more efficiently and deliver projects on time that have measurable business value
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424094/Best-in-class-IT-departments-deliver-a-digital-advantage
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424094/Best-in-class-IT-departments-deliver-a-digital-advantage
KCOM fined over emergency call service failure
Telco KCOM fined after 999 calls made by Hull residents went unanswered due to flooding at a BT exchange miles away
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424095/KCOM-fined-over-emergency-call-service-failure
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424095/KCOM-fined-over-emergency-call-service-failure
CIO interview: David Ivell, CIO, The Prince’s Trust
Youth charity is turning to digital means to engage with young people outside its usual reach
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424027/CIO-interview-David-Ivell-CIO-The-Princes-Trust
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424027/CIO-interview-David-Ivell-CIO-The-Princes-Trust
Child cyber exploration good for the UK, says ex-GCHQ head
Children should be encouraged to spend more time online learning cyber skills to inspire future generations of computer scientists, cyber defenders and engineers, says former GCHQ head
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424084/Child-cyber-exploration-good-for-the-UK-says-ex-GCHQ-head
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424084/Child-cyber-exploration-good-for-the-UK-says-ex-GCHQ-head
UK 31st worldwide for broadband speeds
Average broadband speed in the UK lags behind 19 European countries, as well as most of North America and Asian economies such as Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424082/UK-31st-worldwide-for-broadband-speeds
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424082/UK-31st-worldwide-for-broadband-speeds
Top tips to avoid a costly Office 365 subscription bill
The Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite is Microsoft’s next strategic platform. We explore the licensing implications
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424079/Top-tips-to-avoid-a-costly-Office-365-subscription-bill
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424079/Top-tips-to-avoid-a-costly-Office-365-subscription-bill
Monday, 7 August 2017
UK mulls hefty fines for CNI providers with poor cyber security
The UK is considering the same hefty fines for critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers with poor cyber security as those failing to protect the personal data of UK citizens
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424025/UK-mulls-hefty-fines-for-CNI-providers-with-poor-cyber-security
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424025/UK-mulls-hefty-fines-for-CNI-providers-with-poor-cyber-security
Forrester warns CIOs of cloud market consolidation risks and rewards
Market watcher's latest cloud report outlines how the consolidation of the cloud software and infrastructure market can mean good and bad news for enterprises
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424028/Forrester-warns-CIOs-of-cloud-market-consolidation-risks-and-rewards
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424028/Forrester-warns-CIOs-of-cloud-market-consolidation-risks-and-rewards
Security industry welcomes planned UK Data Protection Bill
The cyber security industry has generally welcomed planned UK data protection legislation, but some say it is hypocritical in the light of the Investigatory Powers Act
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424013/Security-industry-welcomes-planned-UK-Data-Protection-Bill
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424013/Security-industry-welcomes-planned-UK-Data-Protection-Bill
Cultural change a critical but neglected element of IoT security
Managing how people within an enterprise deal with data is a vital element of shoring up security around the internet of things, says Vodafone
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424026/Cultural-change-a-critical-but-neglected-element-of-IoT-security
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424026/Cultural-change-a-critical-but-neglected-element-of-IoT-security
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gets 'faster in the head' with SAP analytics
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has been using SAP’s Hana database and applications to speed up players mentally, as well as using SAP Hybris to sell shirts
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423973/TSG-1899-Hoffenheim-gets-faster-in-the-head-with-SAP-analytics
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423973/TSG-1899-Hoffenheim-gets-faster-in-the-head-with-SAP-analytics
UK government starts recruiting digital experts for Brexit
Department for International Trade advertises job for digital designer to support future trade arrangements
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424010/UK-government-starts-recruiting-digital-experts-for-Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424010/UK-government-starts-recruiting-digital-experts-for-Brexit
Systems of insight light way ahead for data
Computer Weekly looks at why data management must become oriented towards business outcomes, not technology management outcomes
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Systems-of-insight-light-way-ahead-for-data
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Systems-of-insight-light-way-ahead-for-data
UK calls for smart car cyber protection
A new generation of internet-connected cars will have to be better protected from cyber attackers, under tough new UK government guidance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424005/UK-calls-for-smart-car-cyber-protection
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424005/UK-calls-for-smart-car-cyber-protection
Sunday, 6 August 2017
Government to strengthen UK data protection law
New legislation will require social media platforms to delete information about children and adults when asked
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423941/Government-to-strengthen-UK-data-protection-law
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423941/Government-to-strengthen-UK-data-protection-law
Friday, 4 August 2017
Security Think Tank: Five security controls to keep employees out of cyber firing line
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Five-security-controls-to-keep-employees-out-of-cyber-firing-line
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Five-security-controls-to-keep-employees-out-of-cyber-firing-line
Expanding Extreme eyes Cisco, HPE networking business
Having acquired Avaya’s SDN and switching business, and with its purchase of Brocade’s datacentre unit imminent, Extreme Networks is on a mission to secure customers’ hearts and minds and take business from rivals
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423930/Expanding-Extreme-eyes-Cisco-HPE-networking-business
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423930/Expanding-Extreme-eyes-Cisco-HPE-networking-business
Security audits reveal poor state of corporate cyber defences
Critical vulnerabilities detected in 47% of corporate systems investigated in security audits by Positive Technologies
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423928/Security-audits-reveal-poor-state-of-corporate-cyber-defences
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423928/Security-audits-reveal-poor-state-of-corporate-cyber-defences
ICO highlights challenge Slack-like tools pose to public sector FOI request compliance
The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423927/ICO-highlights-challenge-cloud-based-comms-tools-pose-to-public-sector-FOI-request-compliance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423927/ICO-highlights-challenge-cloud-based-comms-tools-pose-to-public-sector-FOI-request-compliance
Manchester to host international freedom of information event
Manchester is to host an international conference exploring the future of transparency and access to information in the UK and worldwide
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423922/Manchester-to-host-international-freedom-of-information-event
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423922/Manchester-to-host-international-freedom-of-information-event
Nearly 7,000 civil service jobs at risk in government-as-a-platform strategy
Business case for Government Digital Service’s GaaP programme has predicted thousands of Whitehall job losses from new digital tools
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423926/Nearly-7000-civil-service-jobs-at-risk-in-government-as-a-platform-strategy
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423926/Nearly-7000-civil-service-jobs-at-risk-in-government-as-a-platform-strategy
MPs demand answers from HMRC over Childcare Service website problems
Treasury committee chair Nicky Morgan writes to HM Revenue & Customs CEO after users reported difficulties using the new digital service
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423919/MPs-demand-answers-from-HMRC-over-childcare-service-website-problems
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423919/MPs-demand-answers-from-HMRC-over-childcare-service-website-problems
FBI arrests UK WannaCry hero on malware charges
The Briton credited with stopping the WannaCry global malware attacks in their tracks in May has been arrested in the US on malware charges
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423915/FBI-arrests-UK-WannaCry-hero-on-malware-charges
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423915/FBI-arrests-UK-WannaCry-hero-on-malware-charges
Thursday, 3 August 2017
Newcastle to put gigabit broadband in council properties
Newcastle City Council is to roll out fibre-to-the-premises broadband in 25 public housing developments
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423853/Newcastle-to-put-gigabit-broadband-in-council-properties
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423853/Newcastle-to-put-gigabit-broadband-in-council-properties
Cyber criminals make it difficult to follow the money
Following the money is a classic technique used by law enforcement to link criminals to crimes by tracing associated financial exchanges, but that may not be easy in the case of the WannaCry attacks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423875/Cyber-criminals-make-it-difficult-to-follow-the-money
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423875/Cyber-criminals-make-it-difficult-to-follow-the-money
Interview: Vodafone CTO juggles legacy network and cutting-edge technology
Vodafone UK chief technology officer Jorge Fernandes talks legacy networks, digitisation and how he is positioning the operator to lead in the mobile-enabled future
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423863/Interview-Vodafone-CTO-juggles-legacy-network-and-cutting-edge-technology
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423863/Interview-Vodafone-CTO-juggles-legacy-network-and-cutting-edge-technology
How logic games have advanced AI thinking
Pitting a chess computer against a chess champion used to be the end goal for machine intelligence. We explore how game play has improved artificial intelligence
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-logic-games-have-advanced-AI-thinking
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-logic-games-have-advanced-AI-thinking
Security Think Tank: Use the work environment to educate on cyber security
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-the-work-environment-to-educate-on-cyber-security
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-the-work-environment-to-educate-on-cyber-security
Sub-postmasters allege 'bullying and intimidation' by Post Office over Horizon IT system
Campaigners have submitted initial evidence in group litigation against Post Office over controversial Horizon IT system
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423858/Subpostmasters-allege-bullying-and-intimidation-by-Post-Office-over-Horizon-IT-system
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423858/Subpostmasters-allege-bullying-and-intimidation-by-Post-Office-over-Horizon-IT-system
Voice control in BBC iPlayer pilot demos Microsoft's AI ambitions
An internal BBC pilot in collaboration with Microsoft shows how voice control could be used on the iPlayer TV streaming app
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423861/Voice-control-in-BBC-iPlayer-pilot-demos-Microsofts-AI-ambitions
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423861/Voice-control-in-BBC-iPlayer-pilot-demos-Microsofts-AI-ambitions
Ransom DDoS attacks on the rise
The use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to extort money from organisations is on the rise, warns security firm Kaspersky Lab
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423857/Ransom-DDoS-attacks-on-the-rise
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423857/Ransom-DDoS-attacks-on-the-rise
IT pros look to endpoint security to counter custom malware
IT professionals are focusing on endpoint security in the face of custom malware that is bypassing traditional perimeter defences, a survey shows
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423852/IT-pros-look-to-endpoint-security-to-counter-custom-malware
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423852/IT-pros-look-to-endpoint-security-to-counter-custom-malware
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Broadband satisfaction levels fall as Brits stream more content
Massive growth in data use as more people stream media content into their homes may be contributing to increased dissatisfaction with broadband services, says Ofcom
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423818/Broadband-satisfaction-levels-fall-as-Brits-stream-more-content
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423818/Broadband-satisfaction-levels-fall-as-Brits-stream-more-content
Security Think Tank: Are employees cyber pawns or cyber heroes?
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Are-employees-cyber-pawns-or-cyber-heroes
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Are-employees-cyber-pawns-or-cyber-heroes
UK cities outside London show signs of technology innovation
In their fifth UK Tech Innovation Index, the Open Data Institute and the Digital Catapult organisation reveal signs of tech innovation outside the UK capital – but London leads by a long way
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423823/UK-cities-outside-London-show-signs-of-technology-innovation
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423823/UK-cities-outside-London-show-signs-of-technology-innovation
IT outsourcing demand fuels record deal volumes in first half of 2017
The IT outsourcing market delivered its strongest half-year performance between January and June 2017, fuelled by the activity of the financial services industry and growing demand for IT services
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423821/IT-outsourcing-demand-fuels-record-deal-volumes-in-first-half-of-2017
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423821/IT-outsourcing-demand-fuels-record-deal-volumes-in-first-half-of-2017
Can retailers be too far ahead of the tech curve?
Ocado is winning plaudits for its innovation but analysts criticise the online grocer for its financial performance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-retailers-be-too-far-ahead-of-the-tech-curve
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-retailers-be-too-far-ahead-of-the-tech-curve
Fruit firm W B Chambers uses IFS suite to grow business
W B Chambers, a Kentish fruit farm, has chosen IFS to support its business growth and to guard against the labour pool uncertainties of Brexit
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423796/Fruit-firm-W-B-Chambers-uses-IFS-suite-to-grow-business
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423796/Fruit-firm-W-B-Chambers-uses-IFS-suite-to-grow-business
British Airways online check-in systems hit by another IT failure
Passengers complain of queues, delays and flight cancellations after airline's check-in systems suffer temporary outage.
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423794/British-Airways-online-check-in-systems-hit-by-another-IT-failure
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423794/British-Airways-online-check-in-systems-hit-by-another-IT-failure
Apple share price reaches record high on quarterly results
Apple’s share price rose 6% in after-hours trading to reach a record high in response to the company’s quarterly financial report
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423788/Apple-share-price-reaches-record-high-on-quarterly-results
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423788/Apple-share-price-reaches-record-high-on-quarterly-results
Blockchain: why and how are companies deploying digital ledgers
In this video we speak to Juniper Research about the findings from its latest research into the rollout of Blockchain
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Blockchain-why-and-how-are-companies-deploying-digital-ledgers
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Blockchain-why-and-how-are-companies-deploying-digital-ledgers
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Security Think Tank: Employees should only have to worry about social engineering
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Employees-should-only-have-to-worry-about-social-engineering
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Employees-should-only-have-to-worry-about-social-engineering
Businesses failing to understand GDPR compliance status
With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423730/Businesses-failing-to-understand-GDPR-compliance-status
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423730/Businesses-failing-to-understand-GDPR-compliance-status
AI analytics expected to rise, along with management complexity
Growing use of artificial intelligence tools by businesses was the focal point of analytics and data management trends predicted by a group of IT consultants and vendor execs.
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://searchbusinessanalytics.techtarget.com/news/450423702/AI-analytics-expected-to-rise-along-with-management-complexity
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://searchbusinessanalytics.techtarget.com/news/450423702/AI-analytics-expected-to-rise-along-with-management-complexity
SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks
Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423715/SMEs-failing-to-address-cyber-threats-despite-risks
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423715/SMEs-failing-to-address-cyber-threats-despite-risks
Nominet invests £400,000 in digital work experience programme
Internet infrastructure firm launches programme to provide work experience to underprivileged young adults and grow their digital skills
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423717/Nominet-invests-400000-in-digital-work-experience-programme
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423717/Nominet-invests-400000-in-digital-work-experience-programme
Young people drive worldwide internet adoption
The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423711/Young-people-drive-worldwide-internet-adoption
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423711/Young-people-drive-worldwide-internet-adoption
UK to call on US tech giants to step up fight against extremism
The UK is to call on US tech giants to take more decisive action against extremist groups that use their online platforms
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423708/UK-to-call-on-US-tech-giants-to-step-up-fight-against-extremism
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423708/UK-to-call-on-US-tech-giants-to-step-up-fight-against-extremism
Security Think Tank: Is a ‘cyber-safe working environment’ a reasonable target?
What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Is-a-cyber-safe-working-environment-a-reasonable-target
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Is-a-cyber-safe-working-environment-a-reasonable-target
Why Facebook’s AI termination raises safety concerns
Revelations that researchers at Facebook had to switch off two bots that went rogue have raised questions about the safety of artificial intelligence
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423706/Why-Facebooks-AI-termination-raises-safety-concerns
from ComputerWeekly: Latest IT News http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423706/Why-Facebooks-AI-termination-raises-safety-concerns
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