IT project management
Every IT project should begin with two questions: What business problem are we trying to solve. See complete definition.
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Opinion
31 Jan 2023
Three outsourcing trends to look out for in 2023
ISG's Andreas Fahr outlines three IT sourcing trends to look out for in the coming year. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2023
Former Fujitsu staff under police investigation to face Post Office IT scandal inquiry
Two former Fujitsu IT professionals being investigated for potential perjury will face Post Office Horizon public inquiry in May Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
Public Health England to keep contact-tracing data for 20 years
PHE will retain the data it collects via the NHS Test and Trace programme for 20 years Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Hospital uses robots to manage air supply to patients
Northampton General Hospital deploys automation to ensure oxygen is always available as demand increases amid Covid-19 crisis Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Fears contact-tracing app will open the floodgates for cyber criminals
Study of UK consumers reveals worries over an uptick in cyber crime and a lack of trust in government Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Hancock to Harman: No contact-tracing privacy law
Health secretary claims existing data protection law is good enough to guarantee the security of contact-tracing data Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 May 2020
CW Nordics: Startups face tough decisions as coronavirus hits
Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how Nordic fintechs are developing apps to prevent more adults getting into financial difficulty. Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
NHS trusts sign up to automation app store
Healthcare trusts extend relationships with automation supplier through access to a cloud-based marketplace of pre-baked automation Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
Flagship digital investment at Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc pays off
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees flagship digital project in high demand after proving its value in responding to the Covid-19 crisis Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Sweden’s Preem puts automation to the test
Preem is automating software testing as part of a wider plan that includes the introduction of robotic process automation software Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
NHS digital transformation ‘slower than expected’, says NAO
The digital transformation of the NHS has been plagued by insufficient funding, technical challenges and lack of clarity, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Coronavirus: Nearly £2bn of UK fintech investment lost so far
Investment into UK fintechs falls dramatically during Covid-19 pandemic as venture capitalists hold back Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
CenturyLink digitally revamps sales framework
The difficulty of navigating information silos during the sales process and high customer churn prompted CenturyLink to adopt new digital tools that get the right information to the right sellers Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Deutsche Bank’s planned tech spend unaffected by global crisis
Deutsche bank is driving on with its ambitious IT investment plans, with the Covid-19 pandemic, if anything, adding fuel to it Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 May 2020
Coronavirus: Five-step action plan to keep SAP ticking
All businesses have been impacted by the coronavirus lockdown. As the economy starts moving again, how should SAP projects proceed? Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
Report reveals inadequate cyber security at Schiphol Airport
A report has revealed problems with critical security systems in Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
COO interview: Suresh Viswanathan, TSB
TSB’s chief operating officer is overseeing the bank’s operations as it strives to build the right kind of IT reputation Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
Microsoft fixes 16 critical vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday
The trend towards mammoth Patch Tuesdays continues as Microsoft fixes 111 vulnerabilities Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2020
Coronavirus: Why the public sector must pursue IT transformation
It is clear that the current coronavirus crisis has had a major impact on digital transformation efforts in the public sector Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Draft Covid-19 contact tracing legislation proposes formal oversight
Human Rights Committee chair Harriet Harman has outlined a proposed bill to guarantee the security and privacy of data generated by the UK’s Covid-19 contact tracing app Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
MPs take part in first live test of remote voting during Covid-19 debate
MPs will use phones and computers to vote from their homes in a House of Commons debate today in the biggest change in parliamentary procedure for 150 years Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Coronavirus: Nationwide’s human expertise used to quickly build smart agent amid pandemic
Nationwide Building Society is the latest financial services company to quickly automate customer services related to Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
12 May 2020
Companies lose out as digital transformation costs skyrocket
Many projects fail to deliver because of other pressures on IT and the complexities of multicloud technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 May 2020
IT transformation steps pave the path to new ways to work
The CEO of Difrent discusses how her roles in local and central government have played a role in public sector IT transformation Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2020
Coronavirus: SMEs in the UAE forced to digitally transform
The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, and technology is helping to lead the fight Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2020
What are the security priorities for the post-coronavirus world?
The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing massive change across the business world and things may never go back to normal. What does security look like in this new world, and what will buyers be prioritising? Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2020
Five pillars of public sector IT
Finding better ways for people to collaborate and share information digitally is the challenge government needs to embrace. We look at ways in which this can be achieved Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2020
Finland’s postal service targets new revenue streams through digitisation
Posti plans to use the new SisuID digital authentication method to accelerate business growth and opportunities Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 May 2020
CW Benelux: IT budgets up in the air as Covid-19 disrupts business
Computer Weekly's annual IT priorities survey, which was carried out before the arrival of Covid-19 disrupted business plans, found that more than half of the IT leaders in the Benelux region expected budgets to be higher this year than last, and digital transformation would be the main recipient of budget increases. Also find out in this issue why fintechs are attracted to the Netherlands, and how Estonia emerged from Soviet rule to become a digital nation. Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2020
Re-purposing data and questionable effectiveness could undermine trust in NHS contact-tracing app
Experts call for greater clarity over how contact-tracing data will be used, while discussing the limitations of the coronavirus app Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Coronavirus: TSB develops smart agent to help staff during pandemic
TSB took just five days to design and implement a smart digital agent to answer customer questions during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
EC calls on the UK to ensure UK-Ireland border customs IT systems are ready
The European Commission has warned that the UK must be ready for IT systems implementation at the Northern Ireland/Ireland border to handle goods Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2020
Coronavirus: Total outsourcing spending collapses in March
IT spending plunged in March, drastically reducing increases that had been expected in the EMEA region Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
NHSX contact-tracing app needs legislative oversight
Legal experts have told Parliament’s Human Rights Committee that legislation is desirable to ensure public trust in the data security of the Covid-19 coronavirus contact-tracing app Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2020
Coronavirus: Do Indian companies still have an edge in Nordic outsourcing?
Covid-19 lockdowns and social distancing have affected Nordic outsourcing strategies. Do Indian firms still have the upper hand? Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Government under pressure to give limited company IT workers more financial support
IT contractors who provide services through their own limited companies and pay themselves in dividends are largely uncatered for by the goverment's various coronavirus-focused business support packages, and are facing financial difficulties Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2020
Nordic CIO interview: Stefan Olowsson, Swedish Social Insurance Agency
Stefan Olowsson, CIO at Sweden’s Försäkringskassan, helps to ensure social security payments run smoothly, which is a balancing act of innovation, data security and reliable delivery Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Almost half of security pros being redeployed during pandemic
Close to half of cyber security professionals say they have been taken off some or all of their security duties to focus attention elsewhere during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
Public sector IT: The road to digital
Progress to digital transformation is patchy in the public sector, but some CIOs are embracing the strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2020
Public sector IT: The road to digital
Progress to digital transformation is patchy in the public sector, but some CIOs are embracing the strategy Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: UK schools will get tech support from Google and Microsoft
Government hires tech giants to provide remote working resources to children while schools are closed Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2020
How likely are IT service providers to offer discounts in an unprecedented global recession?
As the global economy slows, businesses are trying to cut costs, with IT services one of the first stops – but what are the chances of a happy outcome? Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Swedish college implements digital plans early
Work done by a Swedish medical school over the past few years to prepare digital education options is paying off as lockdown forces it to close physical classrooms Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Pandemic will see consolidation of offshore captive centres
Offshore captive IT operations owned by western businesses will be sold off to raise cash and boost efficiency amid Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2020
CaixaBank uses hybrid of conventional and quantum computers to classify risk
Spain's CaixaBank is using quantum computers as part of a project to assess risk using machine learning algorithms Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Apr 2020
How to overcome application modernisation barriers
Most businesses are not lucky enough to be able to build a new cloud native architecture. We look at how to take legacy applications forward Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: India eases lockdown restrictions for IT service providers
Indian government allows IT services firms to bring half their staff back to delivery centres Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Apr 2020
How to modernise IT systems while ensuring they remain stable
Organisations need to be both agile and maintain control and stability of their IT. How can they achieve both outcomes? Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2020
Loan charge contractors face double whammy of life-changing repayment demands as past loans recalled
IT contractors already under pressure from HMRC to pay life-changing tax bills relating to their past involvement in loan remuneration schemes now face calls to repay the original loans, too. Computer Weekly investigates Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Apr 2020
CW Middle East: A quarter of Middle East businesses have no women in IT
Over a quarter of businesses in the Middle East have no women in their IT departments, according to Computer Weekly’s Salary Survey, which has also revealed that 40% of Middle East-based IT professionals would change job for more money. Also in this issue, find out whether China’s public cloud provider, Alibaba, has what it takes to trouble the likes of Amazon Web Services and Microsoft in the infrastructure-as-a-service market. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2020
What next for subpostmasters’ miscarriage of justice appeals?
Computer Weekly looks at the next stages in the process to clear the names of subpostmasters wrongly prosecuted for the crimes of theft and false accounting Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2020
Happy developers write secure code, report claims
DevOps specialist Sonatype claims to have found a direct correlation between satisfied developers and application security hygiene Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2020
Applications: Combining the old with the new
We look at how organisations can integrate legacy applications with newer digital platforms Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
What the Court of Appeal referrals mean to those who campaigned for justice for subpostmasters
Former subpostmasters and their supporters describe their feelings after their appeals against convictions – some of which are nearly 20 years old – get sent to the Court of Appeal Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: NHSX working on contact tracing app
A contact tracing app to track the spread of infection is being developed, although specific technical details remain scarce Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2020
Air industry eyes £300m savings through blockchain for cargo efficiency
Air transport alliance tests use of blockchain to transform the multibillion-pound industry that manages air cargo transportation Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2020
Swedbank to rebuild anti-money laundering systems after damning report
Report finds that €36.7bn in transactions, all carrying a high risk for money laundering, were processed through the bank’s branch network in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Hackathon launched to help fight coronavirus pandemic
Virtual hackathon seeks to develop a suite of applications to help people during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak through ethically built technology Continue Reading
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News
31 Mar 2020
Insurance company uses artificial intelligence to assess car damage when claims are made
In the latest insurtech development, the UK arm of insurance company Ageas is using artificial intelligence to assess vehicle damage in accidents Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2020
What are the drivers for application modernisation?
Application modernisation is not something that just happens, nor is it just driven by digitisation and cloud-first strategies Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2020
IR35 reforms: Chancellor slammed for dig at self-employed tax habits during coronavirus briefing
Rishi Sunak under fire for making a veiled reference to self-employed people needing to pay their “fair share of tax” during the government’s daily coronavirus update Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: How app developers large and small are working to help fight Covid-19
Computer Weekly looks at how a range of actors are using technology to help mitigate the various impacts caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: IT contractors ‘left stranded’ by exclusion from support for self-employed
IT contractors who provide services through their own limited companies will not be able to access government scheme to support self-employed through coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2020
Subpostmaster prosecutions to be considered by Court of Appeal for miscarriages of justice
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is referring 39 subpostmaster prosecutions to the Court of Appeal to review for possible miscarriages of justice, with further analysis on 22 more cases ongoing Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Coronavirus prompts calls for fairer deal for self-employed IT workers
ContractorCalculator CEO Dave Chaplin says the deferral of the IR35 reforms should be upgraded to a cancellation, as the response of employers to coronavirus highlights glaring inequalities between treatment of inside IR35 contractors and employees Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2020
Russia presses ahead with developing 5G, but allocation of frequencies needs to be resolved first
Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2020
The AWS bucket list: Keep your cloud secure
Misconfigured cloud installations risk billions of records being exposed, damaging organisations’ finances and reputations. Paying attention to securing AWS storage buckets is a simple matter Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Mar 2020
Why zero trust may not be all it’s cracked up to be
While they are discussed ad nauseam in the security industry, zero-trust architectures may not be all they’re cracked up to be, according to analyst Sam Bocetta Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: CCRC uses Microsoft Teams to consider subpostmaster appeals
Criminal Cases Review Commission to use Microsoft Teams to ensure review of subpostmaster prosecutions is held on time Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2020
Singapore’s JTC taps GIS platform in Punggol Digital District
The planners behind Singapore’s Punggol Digital District are using a geographic information system to make better planning decisions and improve day-to-day operations Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2020
How an Estonian digital nation emerged from the embers of Soviet rule
Estonia’s minister for foreign trade and IT tells Computer Weekly how the country went from having no governmental infrastructure in the early 1990s to acquiring the label “digital nation” Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Execs must advocate tech initiatives effectively
Senior management has a big role to play in making a success of digital and data transformation programmes Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Prudential turns to AI to secure computer networks against cyber attacks
Prudential, the UK’s largest listed insurer, is turning to artificial intelligence to protect its computer networks in the US, Asia and Africa from malware hackers and internal threats Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Swedish municipalities test AI to drive efficiencies and cost savings
Research in Sweden measures the benefits of using artificial intelligence in local government operations Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2020
MoD defence capabilities programme in trouble, says NAO
The Ministry of Defence is struggling with its £196bn defence capabilities programme, as 10 of 32 projects, including several technology ones, are in trouble, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2020
Travelex under threat as insolvency risk, hacking costs and coronavirus take their toll
Foreign exchange group’s future remains uncertain as its parent company, Finablr, prepares for potential insolvency Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Nearly two-thirds of Nordic IT leaders expect a budget increase this year
Nordic IT leaders are expecting budgets to rise as they move to more advanced stages of their digital transformations Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Benelux organisations and budgets focused on digital transformation
IT leaders in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg expect bigger budgets this year, with spending on digital transformation projects and related technologies being prioritised Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Mar 2020
CW Europe: Experts examine Dutch government’s IT problems
Technology experts discuss the challenges and potential solutions to the Netherlands government’s IT problems. Also read how Russia’s VTB and Rostelecom are creating a platform to utilise big data technology, and how Spain’s CaixaBank is using AI to help its staff training. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Mar 2020
Security Think Tank: ID-driven security helps safeguard the workforce
In our globalised world, high-profile events such as Covid-19 have huge business impacts and some of these impacts may be felt by CISOs. What responsibilities do security pros have in such circumstances, and what steps can they take to shore up their defences? Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Digitisation drives IT modernisation growth
IT decision-makers realise that old applications restrict agility. As organisations digitise processes, application modernisation is key Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
Police IT system failure creates significant backlogs
Independent review of IT system failure that left Greater Manchester Police working with pen and paper finds combination of technical shortcomings, operational procedures and staff training responsible for massive backlogs Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
More questions raised about Gov.uk Verify as digital identity chief quits
Lisa Barrett, director of digital identity at GDS and head of the troubled Verify programme, is leaving government as funding questions remain ahead of Budget Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2020
IT Priorities 2020: IP network investments top priority for Middle East IT leaders
IT leaders in the Middle East expect to see increased spending on IP networks as digital transformation continues across the region Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2020
Those who did not play by the rules in Post Office Horizon scandal “should face prosecution”
Telford MP has become a vocal member of the campaign for justice for the subpostmasters who had their lives devastated as a result of being blamed for losses caused by errors in the Post Office’s core retail and accounting system Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2020
IR35 private sector reforms: Firms risk legal action by pushing employers’ NI onto contractors
Largest-ever study into the impact the IR35 private sector reforms are having on contractors suggests firms are leaving themselves open to litigation by misinterpreting the new rules Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2020
IR35 tribunal sees Nationwide project manager lose £70,000 tax bill appeal to HMRC
IR35 tribunal judge concludes working relationship between two parties is one of employment, with project manager Robert Lee described as ‘part and parcel’ of Nationwide’s organisation Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2020
MPs call on PM to commit to full public inquiry into Post Office Horizon IT scandal
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to investigate the Horizon IT system and will question Post Office executives over subpostmasters wrongly accused of fraud Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2020
The Security Interviews: Inside the world of bug bounties
You may not make a million as a bug bounty hunter, but you might help remove some of the stigma that persists around cyber security, says HackerOne’s Shlomie Liberow Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2020
Boris Johnson’s commitment to inquiry into Post Office scandal in doubt
Boris Johnson’s apparent commitment to a public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal is not so certain Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2020
Hidden cost of cloud puts brakes on migration projects
Lack of skills and complexities in rebuilding software for the cloud are among the main factors inhibiting cloud success Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Feb 2020
CW Nordics: Swedes lose faith in social media as data security fears increase
Swedish citizens are becoming more concerned about the activities of social media companies and are reducing their online interaction with them as a result. Also read about new mobility-as-a-service projects gaining traction across Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, and why the Finnish government has committed resources to a cyber security project aimed at local authorities. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2020
Boris Johnson commits to 'getting to the bottom of' Post Office Horizon IT scandal
Prime minister Boris Johnson appears to commit to a public inquiry into the Post Office scandal over its accounting system, but government is yet to offer any details Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2020
McAfee buys Light Point to enhance web browser protection
Acquisition of Light Point Security will extend the capabilities of multiple McAfee products Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2020
Estonia to give citizens Alexa-like access to public services
The Estonian government is working on a project that will ultimately allow citizens to ask Siri, Alexa or almost any other virtual digital assistant to interact with government departments on their behalf Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2020
Blasé directors put business data at risk
The higher up within a business you go, the more likely you are to find people intentionally leaking confidential data, says Egress Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2020
SAP ECC policy change may offer a further 15 years of support
Should you run legacy business software for 15 more years? Following SAP’s decision to extend ECC support, that is a question many CIOs will ask. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Smart use of data takes Dutch railways further
De Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways), ensures, among other things, that 1.2 million train passengers arrive at their destination every day. Through a subsidiary, it’s using data to improve both the customer experience and internal processes Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
CIO Interview: Siim Sikkut, Estonian government CIO
Siim Sikkut is one of a generation of tech native Estonians, who is turning his knowledge and experience to transforming government services Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
Calls for inquiry into Post Office IT scandal increase in Parliament, with cross-party support
Many MPs might not yet fully understand the suffering subpostmasters have endured because of the Post Office’s faulty IT system and its oppressive behaviour, but they will soon Continue Reading
