IT project management
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News
20 Dec 2024
Interview: How Green Cargo’s IT switched tracks to logistics success
Green Cargo CIO Ingo Paas took a few turns to establish his company as a composable enterprise able to flex and react quickly Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Virtual wards to digital feedback: the Nordic approach to post-pandemic healthcare
Post-pandemic healthcare is benefitting from Nordic tech foresight, with the country bringing digital change to the world’s health sector to allow for more remote care Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2021
Boeing outsources to Dell affecting 600 IT jobs
US aircraft manufacturer contracts hundreds of IT roles to Dell as it accelerates outsourcing plans Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2021
Ten startups graduate from virtual reality-focused accelerator
Startups focusing on building new immersive technology products have completed Digital Catapult’s Augmentor accelerator programme Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2021
Nordic region provides autonomous vehicle test bed
Nordic region has the suppliers, environment and appetite for pioneering the development of autonomous vehicles Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Feb 2021
Business intelligence helps ambulance service’s pandemic response
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how one ambulance service is using business intelligence tools to join up datasets to improve its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our latest buyer’s guide examines video conferencing and collaboration. And we look at the benefits of real-time streaming data analytics. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2021
IR35 private sector reforms: Zurich Insurance under fire over contractor blanket ban
Zurich Insurance is the latest high-profile financial services company to declare contractors can only continue to engage with it via umbrella setups from April 2021, ahead of the IR35 rules coming into force Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2021
Yorkshire Building Society migrating application development to improve customer satisfaction
Yorkshire Building Society is moving to new application development platform to support the creation of customer-friendly online services Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Jan 2021
The ransomware routine: pages from the Secret IR Insider’s diary
The Secret Incident Response Insider shares behind-the-scenes stories of what really happens after organisations are hit by cyber attacks – and shows how they could have been avoided Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
Conservatives broke data law to racially profile millions
The Conservative Party acted illegally in collecting data that inferred voters’ ethnicity and religious background, a Select Committee has heard Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
North Korean state attacks legitimate security researchers
Threat researchers specialising in vulnerability research and development appear to be being targeted by a North Korean state-backed group Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
Saudi IT spending to hit $11bn in 2021
Saudi Arabian organisations will spend about $11bn on IT this year, with emerging technologies high on shopping lists Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2021
Inside Grab’s DevOps practices
A senior software engineer at Grab offers a peek into the DevOps practices at one of Southeast Asia’s technology unicorns Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2021
Executive interview: Antony Roberts, Audi
The head of digital at Audi UK discusses how the luxury car company has revamped its online presence as it shifts gear to drive online sales Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
Hackney Council tenders for cyber security upgrade
Suppliers are being invited to tender for enhanced cyber security capabilities at ransomware victim Hackney Council Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Jan 2021
CW APAC: Trend Watch – CIO trends
Data is everywhere and businesses are seeking ways of using this data to benefit themselves, their customers and their employees. In this handbook, focused on CIO trends in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly reviews some key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry in 2021 and looks at what a number of companies in the region are doing in the field of big data analytics. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2021
Nottinghamshire uses citizen engagement tools to inform residents
Nottinghamshire Council is seeking to expand Granicus integrations after success in using its communications services to keep citizens informed during pandemic Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2021
Coalition proposes secure standard model for Covid-19 passports
Vaccination Credential Initiative is working to ensure that people vaccinated against Covid-19 can access their records in a secure, verifiable and privacy-preserving way Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2021
Tech partnership to drive Finland’s quantum computing project
Organisations in Finland are developing quantum computing capabilities through a state and private sector partnership Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2021
VVOLs and Pure win VM storage beauty parade for French chain
VMware Virtual Volumes and a move from NetApp to Pure Storage saw cosmetics retailer Beauty Success make performance gains and eliminate bottlenecks in ordering and logistics Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Plan for hybrid working to become normal
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: Time for security teams to learn from Covid
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2021
Pennine NHS trust gets new imaging tech
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is the first of eight NHS trusts to go live with a Manchester-wide diagnostic imaging project Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2021
Picking the right IAM tools is based on more than today’s needs
With remote working now normal, it is important to take proactive steps in managing credentials across platforms that can be subject to multiple data protection regulations. IAM services can streamline this process, but care must be taken to ensure the correct one is chosen Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2021
Majority of suppliers won’t have software ready for CDS until March
Brexit IT systems are all up and running, but little traffic through the borders means they haven’t yet been put to the test, and in Northern Ireland, suppliers don’t yet have software ready to use the Customs Declaration Service Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2021
Robust member administration system indispensable for Dutch Coeliac Society
Organisation had to find a dedicated member administration system to support existing members, new members and countless volunteers Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2021
NHS trust says appointment processes robust despite criticism of role for Post Office scandal CEO
NHS trust defends its director appointment process following an external review of its recruitment of former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2021
Caerphilly council delivers free school meals through automation
Welsh council expands its robotic process automation project, which has successfully helped the council deliver free school meals during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jan 2021
Security Think Tank: The year of the work-from-home hangover
After a year of unprecedented disruption thanks to Covid-19, it looks like remote working is set to remain with us for now, which means security strategies will change in 2021. What will this change look like, and what tools and services will be selling like hot cakes? Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2020
Top 10 NHS IT stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 NHS IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2020
Top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 technology and ethics stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2020
Top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2020
Top 10 financial services stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 financial services IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
24 Dec 2020
Top 10 software development stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 software development stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Dec 2020
Security Long Reads: Cyber insiders reveal what’s to come in 2021
In this long read, we gather together the thoughts of cyber security insiders from across the industry to get their take on what will happen in 2021 Continue Reading
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News
24 Dec 2020
Top 10 Middle East stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Middle East stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Dec 2020
How to manage non-human identities
Identity management has traditionally focused on human identities, but non-human identities are proliferating and must not be overlooked. Businesses can reduce risk by managing both types of identity in the same way using a services-based approach Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2020
Wipro acquires IT units at German wholesalers
German wholesaler Metro has sold IT units to Indian IT services company Wipro, as part of a long-term agreement Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2020
Patching: Balancing technical requirements with business considerations
With an increasing reliance on subscription models alongside the regular patching of software, updates have become an essential part of modern business practices. However, care needs to be taken to ensure the optimum patching process is implemented Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2020
Openreach announces massive job creation plan for gigabit network deployment
New green fleet for engineers as BT broadband provision aims to create 2,500 new roles in its own organisation and about 2,800 with partners to supporting full-fibre network build-out Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2020
Nordic CIO interview: Åsa Melvanius, Lund municipality
For Åsa Melvanius, CDO at the Swedish municipality of Lund, created a “robot factory” that has saved the city more than 6,500 hours by automating routine processes Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Dec 2020
HANA or ‘na’?
With alternatives abundant, many organisations are holding off on enterprise software upgrades Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2020
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories of 2020
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Nordic enterprise IT stories of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2020
THKD taps SAP and Azure to improve patient experience
Malaysian healthcare group THKD is deploying new SAP systems and plans to tap Azure’s cloud infrastructure to enhance patient experience Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Dec 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – cloud infrastructure
The rise of 5G is driving telcos to embrace cloud-native and software-defined architectures. In this handbook focused on cloud infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at the slow and steady path businesses are taking to cloud-based radio access networks Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2020
UK police unlawfully processing over a million people’s data on Microsoft 365
The roll-out of Microsoft 365 to dozens of UK police forces may be unlawful, because many have failed to conduct data protection checks before deployment and hold no information on their contracts Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2020
Air purifier manufacturer creates IoT service in the cloud
Sweden’s Blueair introduces new functionality for customers through a cloud-based internet of things platform Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2020
How Slack helped to support Re:Act’s Covid-19 relief effort
Collaboration platform helped get volunteers on board as the relief agency began a coordinated effort to support the NHS and communities Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2020
FireEye identifies flaw in networking monitoring software as US agencies attacked
Cyber security company says investigations have revealed security breach occurred because of a flaw in a network monitoring software Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2020
Appointment of disgraced former Post Office executive at Welsh FA questioned by MP
The appointment of a former Post Office executive, who tried to mislead a judge, in the Football Association of Wales has been questioned by an MP Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2020
Post-pandemic approaches to IAM for cloud security
Cloud technology may have saved businesses from catastrophe during the pandemic, but it has also introduced additional challenges around identity and access management. Here’s why IAM policies are crucial in the new normal Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2020
Challenger banks hindered by lack of customer confidence
Despite an acceleration in the use of digital banking services, challenger banks face the obstacle of winning customer trust Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Dec 2020
Security Think Tank: SOAR to the next level with automation
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
Amnesia:33 IoT flaws dangerous and patches unlikely, say experts
The disclosure of multiple flaws by Forescout has raised big questions for the developers of connected products, and for their users Continue Reading
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Blog Post
09 Dec 2020
Don't be the one who gets the blame - the Home Office's biggest lesson in UK borders IT
“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it,” or so the oft-repeated quote from philosopher George Santayana goes. Where the UK’s Home Office is concerned, a far more meta version is ... Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
There’s no going back to pre-pandemic security approaches
The cyber security world will probably never return to its pre-pandemic state, and different approaches to security will come to the fore in 2021 Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
Home Office digital border programme has failed to deliver, says NAO
The Home Office’s digital border programme has so far not achieved value for money, has suffered delays, lacks clear objectives and will cost taxpayers an additional £173m, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
Societe Generale latest banking giant to cut costs and increase digital investment
French bank Societe Generale is merging two retail brands and increasing investment in its digital offering to meet its ambitious customer acquisition plans Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2020
Tesco uses Netcall to speed up insurance claims process
An in-house team has used a low-code platform from Netcall to develop an application for Tesco Underwriting Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Dec 2020
RACI matrix for project management success, with example
A lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities is a common cause of project failure. A RACI matrix can help project managers address this issue. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
S/4 Hana projects come off back burner, but skills shortage impedes progress
UK and Ireland SAP User Group members set to ramp up S/4 ERP migration projects, but skills shortage and retirement of SAP managers in user organisations are a concern Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
Allied Irish Bank prioritises digital services as it cuts workforce
Bank is cutting its operating costs by 10% with job cuts and facility closures, but will continue to invest heavily in technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Dec 2020
SIEM or SOAR or both? Consider your business complexity first
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
ICT disaster threatens Dutch environment law
The Dutch government’s revamp of its construction planning law faces major IT challenges and scepticism Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
‘Significant risk’ UK won’t be ready by end of Brexit transition period, says PAC
Public Accounts Committee is concerned with IT systems still being in development stage, leaving ‘little margin before they must be operational’, and criticises government for seeming to take ‘limited responsibility’ for readiness Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2020
Re:Invent 2020: AWS CEO Andy Jassy on redefining hybrid cloud
Amazon Web Services’ Re:Invent user conference has moved online this year, with the firm’s CEO using the opening keynote to explain how AWS’s take on hybrid cloud has changed over time Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Dec 2020
Security Think Tank: SIEM and SOAR are far from mutually exclusive
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2020
Wayra partners with UK government for Latin American scaleup project
Two scaleups from three Latin American countries – Argentina, Chile and Uruguay – will be selected by a project that will help the growing firms expand overseas into the UK market Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Dec 2020
Security Think Tank: Alerts are great, it’s what you do with them that counts
SIEM and SOAR have much in common, but there are key differences between the two that may influence the best fit for your organisation. What should security pros consider when making a choice? Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2020
IT Priorities: APAC enterprises readying recovery budget
Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are investing in cloud and other key technologies to not only survive but thrive in the post-pandemic world Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Nov 2020
How to modernise identity governance and administration
Modernising identity governance and administration (IGA) capabilities is essential for organisations to manage identities effectively to ensure they remain competitive, compliant and secure Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2020
Spending Review commits £32m to Gov.uk Accounts
Government Digital Service’s Gov.uk Accounts project will allow people to sign into government services online and get a personalised experience tailored to their needs Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Nov 2020
This Christmas, Covid-19 heightens retail security risks for everyone
Do you think it’s only retailers and consumers who need to consider cyber security when shopping online during the holidays? You’re dead wrong. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic and the shift to remote working has thrown a spanner in the works Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2020
Government must hold technology companies to account on e-waste
MPs urge UK government and global technology companies to deal with ‘tsunami of electronic waste’, which is throwing away valuable resources vital for building a sustainable future Continue Reading
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Blog Post
26 Nov 2020
An IT business boost in spite of spending review forecast
If there is something a CIO could do to enable the business to increase its earnings by 5%, everyone would be listening. McKinsey recently highlighted the difference in performance between those ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Nov 2020
Why automation isn’t always an improvement
Automation can help organisations run more efficiently, but only if the most inefficient steps in a business process are fixed first Continue Reading
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E-Zine
26 Nov 2020
CW Nordics: Bank branch closures continue as digital banking grows
Sweden’s Handelsbanken is cutting its branch network by nearly half, which means more money will be invested in IT. But it’s not just Sweden and the Nordics – banks across the world are watching the fintech industry demonstrate to consumers what banking can be like if the right technology is in place. Also in this issue, read about the Norwegian government’s decision not to implement an outright ban on the use of 5G equipment supplied by China's Huawei. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2020
Merger of national policing systems over budget and behind schedule
UK government effort to replace legacy IT systems suffers further delays, and will not be fully completed until 2025 at the earliest Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Nov 2020
From front line to back office – how supporting the cyber community keeps the NHS safe
NHS Digital’s chief information security officer describes how the Cyber Associates Network benefits security experts in health and care Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2020
Securing UK’s critical national infrastructure is a 2021 priority
Government outlines the UK’s strategic cyber security policies for the coming 12 months, with critical national infrastructure a clear priority Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2020
Three options for next year’s IT strategy
CIOs are under pressure to reduce costs, but they also need to modernise applications and help their businesses return to profitability Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2020
Post Office accused of lying and being in contempt of Parliament in IT scandal
Campaigning politician demands access to documents that could prove that the Post Office lied Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Nov 2020
How Covid-19 has accelerated tech innovation in the NHS
Of all the terrible things that Covid is, what it has done is accelerate the digital journey. In this issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the track and trace app, which was redeveloped and enhanced at breakneck speed, and explore how the pandemic has accelerated the roll-out of new technology such as artificial intelligence and video conferencing tools at NHS trusts. We also present some research into how Covid has affected IT spending. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2020
Telcos could face huge fines under new security laws
Government boasts of unprecedented powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s critical national infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2020
Pioneering companies use AI to drive profit
The latest research from McKinsey shows that there is a strong correlation between an organisation's artificial intelligence maturity and profitability Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Nov 2020
Deliver projects with quick time to value
With just a couple of weeks left of 2020, it is worth reflecting on what IT professionals can take away from this year. First and foremost, the hard work put in by IT staff, enabled many, many ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2020
Transparency and honesty key to major programmes success, says NAO
Major government projects often lack underlying data on costs and benefits, and it’s often not clear who is accountable for integration of different elements, according to a National Audit Office report on lessons learned on the programmes Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2020
Fujitsu staff under investigation for potential perjury in Post Office IT trial named
Court documents reveal the names of the Fujitsu employees under investigation for potentially providing misleading information in criminal trials Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2020
2021 the year of commodity ransomware, says Sophos
Sophos researchers anticipate a trickle-down effect in the cyber criminal underground Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2020
IT managers raise concerns over retaining and attracting SAP skills
Survey has shone a light on the concerns of organisations managing and deploying SAP enterprise software Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Ransomware stats overload risks confusing buyers
UK-based organisations are either more, or less, likely to pay ransoms, depending on which cyber security supplier you want to believe Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2020
Botched software update to blame for Post Office Horizon crash
Post Office says planned firmware update caused the problem that left branches unable to do business for 90 minutes Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Nov 2020
Brexit and risks to data privacy and governance
EY privacy specialists assess the risks to data privacy, protection and governance on the table for businesses, with less than two months until Brexit Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Nov 2020
How to build an effective vulnerability management programme
As cyber criminals increasingly look to exploit vulnerabilities in software and hardware, businesses must build and implement an effective vulnerability management programme to counter this growing threat Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2020
Dutch IT award recognises importance of research in the wild
Promoter of human-centric scientific research techniques claims the prestigious 2020 Netherlands Prize for ICT Research Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2020
Humanitarian data collection practices put migrants at risk
United Nations report on smart borders warns that data collection about migrants and refugees by humanitarian organisations risks excluding them from essential basic services like access to food Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
Financial Stability Board says it’s time to talk about IT outsourcing risks
International organisation that monitors the finance sector asks for the industry to discuss the risks that IT outsourcing brings to the sector Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2020
IT Priorities 2020: Budgets rejigged to support 2021 recovery
IT has been essential in helping organisations remain operational. IT chiefs are now considering the IT to drive a sustained business recovery Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Nov 2020
CW Benelux: Dutch Alzheimer’s app helps dementia patients
An app aimed at helping dementia patients and their families has been developed by the Alzheimer Society in the Netherlands. Also in this issue, read about a Belgian startup's app based on blockchain technology to help container handling at ports, and why Rabobank ditched its legacy backup. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2020
Microsoft drops fix for serious zero-day among 112 Patch Tuesday updates
November’s Patch Tuesday contains fixes for 112 bugs, including a potentially serious zero-day exploit that malicious actors are already taking advantage of Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2020
Industry tells House of Lords committee it has ‘grave reservations’ about CDS
The Customs Declaration Service is untested, unproven and not ready, and HMRC is taking a “cloak and dagger approach” to working with the industry, hears a Lords committee – but HMRC says delivery of Brexit IT is on track Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2020
Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected HMRC’s operations, says NAO
NAO’s insight into HMRC’s annual report and accounts finds that the pandemic has created challenges for the department’s transformation programmes, including Universal Credit and the end of the Brexit transition period Continue Reading