Netxtract: 2017

Saturday 30 December 2017

Will Google kill Chrome OS and Android in 2018?

Friday 29 December 2017

Apple makes its intent on the battery fiasco clear. And not in the way it wanted.

Tech luminaries we lost in 2017

Must've been one heck of a Christmas party

Thursday 28 December 2017

Top 10 CIO interviews of 2017

IT leaders from across the UK and Europe shared their plans, strategies and best practice advice with Computer Weekly

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432050/Top-10-CIO-interviews-of-2017

High-demand tasks for the Surface Book 2 swamp a plugged-in battery

Blockchain in the real world: 3 enterprise use cases

While blockchain technology tends to get the most attention for its role in underpinning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether, vertical industries are quickly adopting it for its efficiency and transparency.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3243700/emerging-technology/blockchain-in-the-real-world-3-enterprise-use-cases.html#tk.rss_all

What is Windows Hello? Microsoft’s biometrics security system explained

Beep...beep...beep...

Wednesday 27 December 2017

Pixel 2: The year’s best smartphone

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2017

Computer Weekly takes a look at some of the defining moments for women and diversity in the technology industry in 2017

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431992/Top-10-women-in-tech-and-diversity-in-tech-stories-of-2017

The CW500 Club in 2017

Computer Weekly’s CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers. We present coverage of the 2017 events, including articles and video interviews

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432051/The-CW500-Club-in-2017

Collaboration trends 2018: Expect Microsoft Teams to gain ground, enterprises to embrace group chat

Definitely not something to make light of

Tuesday 26 December 2017

The top 10 stories of 2017: Security woes, autonomous machines – and a very cool phone

A Christmas carol

Monday 25 December 2017

It's all about getting into the holiday spirit(s)

Saturday 23 December 2017

Dual-screen clamshell devices will kill the tablet

Friday 22 December 2017

Tips for new tech devices

Useful R functions you might not know

Google attacks Android fragmentation, pushes use of newer API, OS versions

Google attacks fragmentation, pushes use of newer API, OS versions

Time to install Microsoft patches, except KB 4054517 for Win10 Fall Creators Update

To take advantage of diversity, you also need inclusion, says Fujitsu UK&I CEO

Regina Moran, UK&I CEO of Fujitsu, claims that although diversity can make a positive impact on businesses, inclusion is necessary to make employees comfortable enough to contribute

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432220/To-take-advantage-of-diversity-you-also-need-inclusion-says-Fujitsu-UKI-CEO

Air New Zealand to trial digital translation technology

Airline becomes one of the first companies to try out a business case for Google's real-time translation technology

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432274/Air-New-Zealand-to-trial-digital-translation-technology

Canada’s CGI takes top spot in UK government IT contracts for 2017

Analysis of government procurement data shows CGI topped the table for new IT deals, earning more than four times the amount of its nearest rival

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432273/Canadas-CGI-takes-top-spot-in-UK-government-IT-contracts-for-2017

Ian Cohen, Addison Lee: Skills crisis? What skills crisis?

Ian Cohen, CIO, Addison Lee, deconstructs the idea of a skills crisis and discusses the new leadership and management models required to attract talent

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Ian-Cohen-Addison-Lee-Skills-crisis-What-skills-crisis

Microsoft Planner: A Trello rival benefits from Office 365 integration

Next time HR needs help counting, just ask IT, OK?

Thursday 21 December 2017

Get 3 Years of NordVPN Service for Just $2.75 Per Month - Holiday Deal Alert

Government Brexit studies merely provide background on tech sector

The infamous government Brexit impact assessments have been released, but tech sector reports reveal nothing new

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432201/Government-Brexit-studies-merely-provide-background-on-tech-sector

Royal Mail research reveals UK firms lack data quality for GDPR

A Royal Mail Data Services survey has found that three out of 10 UK companies are falling short of the data quality required for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432202/Royal-Mail-research-reveals-UK-firms-to-lack-data-quality-for-GDPR

Android 2018 primer: 10 bits of telling analysis to mull over

Microsoft confirms stalled downloads, bogus errors in Win10 FCU update KB 4054517

Hancock sure UK will obtain and maintain EU data protection adequacy

Minister for digital tells Lords committee he is confident the UK will obtain and maintain “adequacy” for smooth data transfers with the EU after Brexit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432198/Hancock-sure-UK-will-obtain-and-maintain-EU-data-protection-adequacy

Ofcom defeats legal challenge from mobile network operators over 5G spectrum

Ofcom has seen off a legal challenge from mobile suppliers that oppose its latest spectrum auction

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432195/Ofcom-defeats-legal-challenge-from-Mobile-Network-Operators-over-5G-spectrum

Nick Mayes, Gala Leisure: Dealing with ambiguity in change processes

Nick Mayes, CIO of Gala Leisure, looks at how to get communication straight in change processes

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Nick-Mayes-Gala-Leisure-Dealing-with-ambiguity-in-change-processes

How Apple slows down old iPhones

Google slips Chrome stub into Microsoft's app store

Throwback Thursday: Sometimes your best shot isn't enough

How to use Windows’ built-in speech recognition

It’s already built into your Windows PC. All you have to do is acquire one small piece of hardware, load the software, and learn to use it. After that, inputting text can become almost effortless, potentially enhancing your productivity substantially.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3242990/microsoft-windows/how-to-use-windows-speech-recognition.html#tk.rss_all

Wednesday 20 December 2017

How to get a cutting-edge web browser

Microsoft Patch Alert: Few problems in December, unless you’re running Win10 version 1709

Smart transport startups join Intelligent Mobility accelerator programme

A number of startups have joined an accelerator programme, with the goal of using new technologies to improve transport

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432152/Smart-transport-startups-join-Intelligent-Mobility-accelerator-programme

What a year it’s been for tech in the UK

2017 was the year technology rose to prominence in government and business agendas – and the sector needs to keep that momentum going into 2018

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/What-a-year-its-been-for-tech-in-the-UK

Yoox Net-A-Porter Group appoints first chief data and analytics officer

Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter Group has announced the appointment of its chief data and analytics officer, a new role for the firm

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432158/Yoox-Net-A-Porter-Group-appoints-first-chief-data-and-analytics-officer

Fourth industrial revolution AI scepticism rife at Lords committee

In the final session of its enquiry into artificial intelligence and the UK economy, a House of Lords select committee played host to scepticism about the so-called fourth industrial revolution

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432147/Fourth-industrial-revolution-AI-scepticism-rife-at-Lords-committee

Sweden’s Stena Line sets sail for digital transformation

Ferry operator’s CTO tells Computer Weekly how the company can differentiate itself by using digital tools to make its processes more efficient

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432132/Swedens-Stena-Line-sets-sail-for-digital-transformation

Marcus East, National Geographic: Embracing the power of social

National Geographic's CTO discuss the technology work that the global media company is doing to enable its transformation into the digital age

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Marcus-East-National-Geographic-Embracing-the-power-of-social

$50 off PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console: Star Wars Battlefront II Bundle - Deal Alert

Top 10 enterprise IT in the Middle East stories in 2017

Countries in the Middle East are putting digital transformation high on their priority lists and are already leaders in areas such as smart city development

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Top-10-Enterprise-IT-in-the-Middle-East-stories-in-2017

How to boost your personal brand as an IT professional

Seven steps to help you build a personal brand in the workplace, articulate the value you provide and build your professional reputation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-to-boost-your-personal-brand-as-an-IT-professional

UK government blames North Korea for WannaCry cyber attack

The UK and US governments say a North Korean group was responsible for the ransomware attacks that hit the NHS and other organisations globally this year

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432112/UK-government-blames-North-Korea-for-WannaCry-cyber-attack

Stuart Birrell, Heathrow Airport: Innovation beyond the tech arena

The CIO of Heathrow discusses how the airport is expanding innovation beyond the technology focus into the wider business

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Stuart-Birrell-Heathrow-Airport-Innovation-beyond-the-tech-arena

Chrome to block ads in February

How to securely erase your Android device in 4 steps

But everything is so much easier this way!

How to securely erase an iPhone in just 3 steps

Tuesday 19 December 2017

Office as a malware delivery platform: DDE, Scriptlets, Macro obfuscation

Great R packages for data import, wrangling and visualization

The top Chromebook tips (and more!) of 2017

The iPhone X getting started guide

25% off Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard for Computer, Phone & Tablet - Deal Alert

IDG Contributor Network: What workplace productivity and collaboration will look like in 2018

New patch KB 4057291 fixes last month’s buggy Radeon driver 22.19.128.0

Kaspersky Labs appeals US ban

Russian security software giant appeals US government's decision to ban the use of its products in federal agencies

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432048/Kaspersky-Labs-appeals-US-ban

Nordic states innovate to attract global tech players

The Nordic region is already a hotbed for tech startups and has the ingredients to attract more investment from the established tech giants

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450432046/Nordic-states-innovate-to-attract-global-tech-players

Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017

The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431672/Top-10-enterprise-IT-in-the-Nordics-stories-in-2017

Windows 7 update guide: How 'security-only' and 'monthly rollups' differ

C'mon, who'd stick around here that long?

Monday 18 December 2017

Highways England awards telecoms service contract to Telent

Network upgrade will enable Highways England to prepare for technologies such as 5G and connected cars

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431996/Highways-England-awards-telcoms-service-contract-to-Telent

David Ivell, The Prince's Trust: Handling risk aversion in innovation initiatives

David Ivell, CIO at The Prince's Trust, aims to exploit technology and innovation to transform the engagement, relationship and journey of the young people supported by the Trust

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/David-Ivell-The-Princes-Trust-Handling-risk-aversion-in-innovation-initiatives

Louise McCarthy: Obtaining business buy-in to digital transformation

Louise McCarthy shares her experiences of transformation initiatives at HM Revenue & Customs, Aviva, Specsavers and EBRD

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Louise-McCarthy-Obtaining-business-buy-in-to-digital-transformation

Claire Calmejane, Lloyds Bank: Digital zero to hero - mastering intrapreneurship

Claire Calmejane, director of innovation at Lloyds Banking Group, talks at our UKtech50 event about the difference between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Claire-Calmejane-Lloyds-Bank-Digital-zero-to-hero-mastering-intrapreneurship

But what about all those signs that say 'Free Wi-Fi'?

IDG Contributor Network: An easy update for December Patch Tuesday

AirPods: Apple’s wearable Christmas surprise

30% off APC 1500VA Compact UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector

Win10 FCU December patch KB 4054517 fails big time

Dubai Health Authority to launch app to help doctors’ stroke diagnosis

Dubai healthcare organisation is developing a medical application with UAE telco Etisalat

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431981/Dubai-Health-Authority-to-launch-app-to-help-doctors-stroke-diagnosis

Saturday 16 December 2017

Will augmented reality make lying obsolete?

Friday 15 December 2017

Call on line 2! Eight ways to add a second line to your smartphone

Can you imagine someone crazy enough to carry around two smartphones? That’s two phones to keep charged, two phones to keep track of, two phones to stow in your pocket, purse or carry-on. Madness!

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3071153/mobile-wireless/call-on-line-2-six-ways-to-add-a-second-line-to-your-smartphone.html#tk.rss_all

Better charts. Smarter lookups. Your Excel spreadsheets made better.

Blockchain jobs continue to explode, offer salary premiums

Oracle Q2 2017-18 results see cloud revenue grow to $1.5bn

Oracle’s second-quarter 2017-18 results show an increase in cloud revenue of 44%, and overall growth of 4% to $9.6bn. Executives are bullish against competition, buoyed by artificial intelligence makeover of database

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431907/Oracle-Q2-2017-18-results-cloud-revenue-grows-to-15bn

AMD hits pay dirt in the cloud with EPYC server platform

Chipmaker AMD is looking to regain lost ground with its EPYC server platform, and it seems the cloud provider community is getting on board with its plans

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431900/AMD-hits-pay-dirt-in-the-cloud-with-EPYC-server-platform

12 Slack alternatives worth a look

Apple and Cisco just improved security in the iOS enterprise

Mozilla’s claims of Firefox Quantum success aren’t confirmed by user stats

Million still lack ‘decent’ broadband despite narrowing digital divide

More than a million homes and businesses still cannot access a broadband connection capable of delivering a service of 10Mbps or higher, says Ofcom

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431915/Million-still-lack-decent-broadband-despite-narrowing-digital-divide

How to futureproof your career as a CIO

Many CIOs have yet to earn the right to be on the board. How can IT leaders upgrade their business acumen, to benefit their own careers and the health of their employer?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/How-to-futureproof-your-career-as-a-CIO

Just our way of saying hello

Thursday 14 December 2017

DevOps in the public sector: Assessing the challenges and the benefits

Public sector IT leaders trying to transform the way their organisation works using DevOps talk about the challenges they face

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/DevOps-in-the-public-sector-Assessing-the-challenges-and-the-benefits

20 Android tips and tricks you shouldn't miss from 2017

Save 50% on the TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Works with Amazon Alexa - Deal Alert

How iPhone X changes things

Why Windows 7 updates are getting bigger

Aberdeen City Council launches next phase of fibre broadband programme

A further 57 council sites around Aberdeen will be connected to CityFibre’s gigabit broadband backhaul network in the coming months

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431822/Aberdeen-City-Council-launches-next-phase-of-fibre-broadband-programme

B4RN breaks ground on rural broadband network in East Anglia

Community ultrafast fibre broadband organisation B4RN East Anglia has started work on its first dig in Norfolk

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431826/B4RN-breaks-ground-on-rural-broadband-network-in-East-Anglia

Throwback Thursday: Never mind...

Wednesday 13 December 2017

Iron Mountain acquires four datacentres from IO in $1.3bn deal

Agreement includes IO’s facilities at Phoenix, Scottsdale, New Jersey and Ohio and more than 550 customers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431772/Iron-Mountain-to-acquire-four-datacentres-from-IO-in-13bn-deal

Powermat to upgrade to 15W wireless charging, support Apple's new iPhones

New Amazon Echo Discounted $20 Right Now - Deal Alert

Enterprises urged to embrace public cloud after latest technology innovations

Due to the latest technology innovations in public cloud by the major providers, IDC has underlined the importance of this infrastructure

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431756/Enterprises-urged-to-embrace-public-cloud-after-latest-technology-innovations

Storage briefing: The evolution of software-defined storage

The evolution of software-defined storage, from simple software products to those that offer scale-out, hyper-converged, NVMe, public cloud and container functionality

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Storage-briefing-The-evolution-of-software-defined-storage

Robots will create more jobs than they eradicate by 2020

Artificial intelligence technology will begin to create more jobs than it replaces, says Gartner

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431755/Robots-will-create-more-jobs-than-they-eradicate-by-2020

Highways England plans for 5G, smart vehicles, drones

Highways England report sets out its aspirations for the next few years, and explores how digital technology will be used to keep people on the move

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431746/Highways-England-plans-for-5G-smart-vehicles-drones

What is blockchain? The most disruptive tech in decades

Mingis on Tech: Blockchain explained

IDG Contributor Network: Do all SaaS applications deserve the same governance?

How Apple’s Safari browser can save your Christmas

Cyber security skills shortage can be addressed, says (ISC)2

The shortage of cyber security skills can be addressed, starting with training anyone who is unemployed, according to information security professional training and certification body (ISC)2

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431747/Cyber-security-skills-shortage-can-be-addressed-says-ISC2

NVMe: The flash storage standard in search of a form factor

NVMe can unleash flash by doing away with the built-for-disk SCSI protocol. But so far there’s no consensus between suppliers about how to build products around NVMe

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/NVMe-The-flash-storage-standard-in-search-of-a-form-factor

Dutch IT expert takes an ethical hacking sabbatical

Ethical hacker discovered nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities after taking a year off from his job in the Netherlands government to set up a hack group

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431745/Dutch-IT-expert-takes-an-ethical-hacking-sabbatical

Bitfinex restored after DDoS attack

Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex says its systems have been restored after the company was hit by a second denial of service attack in just over a week

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431741/Bitfinex-restored-after-DDoS-attack

Banks forced to be open about major security and operational incidents

New FCA rules aim to give consumers more information about current accounts beyond interest rates and charges

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431742/Banks-forced-to-be-open-about-major-security-and-operational-incidents

5 more Windows admin tasks made easy with PowerShell

I’ve written a lot about Microsoft PowerShell on this site, but my favorite thing to do is show how to apply the scripting language to various tasks you already have to do as part of your regular role and responsibilities. In a previous article, I demonstrated how to accomplish five common administrative tasks using PowerShell.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3241944/microsoft-windows/5-windows-admin-tasks-made-easy-with-powershell.html#tk.rss_all

OK, now THAT'S the end!

Tuesday 12 December 2017

Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday a real yawner, so far

Quarter of SMEs say digital skills not important for business growth

Survey shows many smaller firms do not consider digital skills essential, but Federation of Small Businesses says talent recruitment can be a “nightmare”

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431691/Quarter-of-SMEs-say-digital-skills-not-important-for-business-growth

Startups and corporations mingle at Finland’s Slush tech event

Startup events are becoming rich hunting grounds for large enterprises looking for the platforms of the future

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431668/Startups-and-corporations-mingle-at-Finlands-Slush-tech-event

Apple makes Macs great again with iMac Pro

GDS staff survey reveals concerns over leadership and evidence of bullying and harassment

Employee survey at Government Digital Service shows staff enjoy their work but have concerns about senior management – plus complaints over discrimination, bullying and harassment

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431622/GDS-staff-survey-reveals-concerns-over-leadership-and-evidence-of-bullying-and-harassment

Harnessing hybrid deployment

Computer Weekly explores how the success of hybrid deployment hinges on the network

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Harnessing-hybrid-deployment

Researchers find trove of 1.4 billion credentials

Security researchers have discovered what is believed to be the largest aggregate database found in the dark web to date, prompting fresh calls for improved identity management

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431659/Researchers-find-trove-of-14-billion-credentials

Microsoft's Edge browser is in serious trouble

Dear Amazon and Google: Enough.

Those @#$%! spoilsports!

Monday 11 December 2017

Innovation key to halt cyber attacks

In the light of the number of cyber breaches taking place, innovative security systems are required, according to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431617/Innovation-key-to-halt-cyber-attacks

Security Think Tank: Use policy and guidance to help secure messaging apps

What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Use-policy-and-guidance-to-help-secure-messaging-apps

Workers should embrace robots, not fear them, says Labour deputy

Labour deputy leader to say workers need not fear robots taking their jobs, but welcome the opportunities they will bring

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431604/Workers-should-embrace-robots-not-fear-them-says-Labour-deputy

10 reasons why Apple should acquire Shazam

IDG Contributor Network: Net Neutrality and people with disabilities

Cloud-to-cloud backup: What it is and why you need it

Applications that run in the cloud are protected, but only so much. For full protection of data generated by cloud-based apps you need cloud-to-cloud backup

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Cloud-to-cloud-backup-What-it-is-and-why-you-need-it

Perth airport security plans stolen by Vietnamese hacker

Australian authorities have named a Vietnamese hacker they say was able to break into the IT systems at Perth International Airport and steal security information

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431587/Perth-airport-security-plans-stolen-by-Vietnamese-hacker

Bumps in the road ahead for Nordic cashless societies

Sweden and Norway are global leaders when it comes to reducing the use of cash in the economy – but what about the Nordic region as a whole?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431586/Bumps-in-the-road-ahead-for-Nordic-cashless-societies

Russian-speaking hacker targeting financial institutions

A Russian-speaking cyber criminal gang is targeting financial institutions in the UK, US and Russia, a Moscow-based security firm reports

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431594/Russian-speaking-hacker-targeting-financial-institutions

It's time: Make sure Windows Auto Update is turned off

How killing Net Neutrality will affect enterprise mobility

Thermostat Wars: The Last Degree

Saturday 9 December 2017

With smartphones like these, why do we need laptops?

Friday 8 December 2017

What's in the latest Chrome update?

Apple’s HomeKit security blunder exposes the risk of smart homes

Code First Girls aims to teach 20,000 girls to code by 2020

Social enterprise Code First: Girls has launched a campaign with the aim of teaching 20,000 young women to code by 2020

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431532/Code-First-Girls-aims-to-teach-20000-girls-to-code-by-2020

Santander UK recruits digital banking expert from Barclays

Santander UK has poached Michael Harte from Barclays to drive digital transformation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431528/Santander-UK-recruits-digital-banking-expert-from-Barclays

Paul Coby to step down as John Lewis CIO

CIO of retailer John Lewis, Paul Coby, has announced he will be stepping down from his role in 2018, after almost seven years

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431529/Paul-Coby-to-step-down-as-John-Lewis-CIO

Forging a new identity: IT underpins Openreach’s independence

Openreach chief technology and information officer Mark Lam discusses how IT is helping to forge a new and distinct identity for the network infrastructure business as it leaves the wider BT Group

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431525/Forging-a-new-identity-IT-underpins-Openreachs-independence

GDPR prompts businesses to use motivational tactics to drive culture change

Impending arrival of General Data Protection Regulation pushes organisations to use rewards or penalties to motivate staff to ensure compliance

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431526/GDPR-prompts-businesses-to-use-motivational-tactics-to-drive-culture-change

Second GCHQ Cyber Accelerator kicks off

Nine cyber security firms have been chosen to take part in the second GCHQ Cyber Accelerator, which is aimed at helping UK startups take the lead in producing the next generation of cyber security systems

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431523/Second-GCHQ-Cyber-Accelerator-kicks-off

UKtech50 2017 video: DWP chief digital and information officer, Mayank Prakash

The winner of UKtech50 2017, Mayank Prakash, heads up digital transformation at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/UKtech50-2017-video-DWP-chief-digital-and-information-officer-Mayank-Prakash

Microsoft quietly repairs Windows Defender security hole CVE-2017-11937

Apple’s HomeKit security blunder exposes the risk of smart homes

IDG Contributor Network: The critical path to success for the Always Connected PC

Enterprise-focused startups on the rise in Nordics

Tech startups focused on the enterprise sector are attending the Slush startup event in increasing numbers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431516/Enterprise-focused-startups-on-the-rise-in-Nordics

Hackers steal nearly $80m in bitcoin

Hackers have stolen nearly $80m worth of bitcoin from a bitcoin mining service as the cryptocurrency’s value continues to skyrocket

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431519/Hackers-steal-nearly-80m-in-bitcoin

One year later, enterprises still wrestle with Windows 7's cumulative updates

So THAT'S who needs a DBA on the payroll!

Thursday 7 December 2017

Microsoft Whiteboard adds ‘digital canvas’ collaboration to Windows 10

Android nostalgia: 20 once-essential apps you've probably long forgotten

Digital identity needs to be priority in 2018, says FireEye

Protecting digital identity, gaining data visibility and protecting employees are key challenges for the year ahead, according to the 2018 security predictions report by security firm FireEye

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Security Think Tank: Policy key to limiting messaging app security risks

What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?

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Uber hacked by a 20-year-old man in the US

Uber was reportedly hacked by a 20-year-old man living with his mother in a small home trying to help pay the bills, according to various unnamed sources

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Hortilux uses Mendix-powered application to digitise greenhouses

Grow light maker shifts from product to digitally enabled service to support greenhouse growers

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Alexa for Business paves way for smart A.I. assistants at work

Tieto wins Stockholm’s multimillion IT outsourcing contract

Swedish capital switches IT services provider after “administrative error” ruled original contractor out of agreement

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Ransomware up nearly 2,000% in two years as “cyber mafia” hit business

Cyber attacks on businesses in 2017 grew in frequency, sophistication and malice, a report on the new age of organised cyber crime reveals

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How blockchain will underpin the new trust economy

Throwback Thursday: Who you callin' a scope creep?

Wednesday 6 December 2017

What do you get when you merge a lie detector, a job application and a mobile app?

Next-gen Mirai botnet sparks calls for more secure IoT design

News of a 100,000 device strong IoT botnet that could cripple the internet has sparked a fresh call for manufacturers of IoT devices to do more to ensure they cannot be hijacked for malicious purposes

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How to attract investors for your enterprise software startup

Are you looking to find an investor for your enterprise software company? This expert advice explains what investors will be looking to find in an innovative software business seeking backing

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Security Think Tank: Ensure incident response in the face of inevitable messaging leaks

What criteria should organisations use to assess the security of smartphone messaging apps and how can they ensure only approved apps are used by employees?

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Andromeda mastermind Sergey Jarets jailed, say security researchers

Security researchers say they believe that a hacker arrested by Belarus police is Andromeda botnet mastermind Sergey Jarets

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CIO interview: Carlos Abarca, TSB

Carlos Abarca is guiding TSB through its migration from systems hosted by a competitor to a digitally focused in-house core banking platform.

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Lines blurring between state-sponsored and criminal cyber attacks

The lines between nation-state sponsored attack groups and cyber criminals continue to blur, according to the latest incident response report by security firm CrowdStrike

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Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses

City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital

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iOS 11 overtakes earlier versions of Apple's mobile OS

3 top reasons people dump Android for iPhone

Space organisation dumps NAS for object storage to gain space

Satellite Applications Centre upgrade to 2PB of Cloudian object storage pays for itself in power and cooling savings as numerous legacy NAS boxes are replaced

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There are no economic reasons to regulate the US tech giants

The likes of Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft may dominate their markets, but the economic argument to regulate them is weak

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Interview: Lee James, CTO, Rackspace

Lee James spent the early part of his career on the user side, deploying clouds and vSphere for his employers, before moving to the supplier side, first at Computacenter and now at Rackspace

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Chief data officer role is key to business success, says Gartner

There’s a new chief in business, set to take on stewardship of the company’s data assets, research shows

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Government’s cyber security policy: decide or delay?

The UK government is leaving too many of its options open and needs to implement effective cyber security rules now

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At last, a place that really appreciates him!

The best note-taking apps for Android

Tuesday 5 December 2017

Is your company a great place to work in IT?

London colocation market on course for record-breaking year of take-up, CBRE data shows

CBRE quarterly report into European colocation growth trends shows demand for London datacentre space is holding firm in the face of Brexit

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Security Think Tank: Four steps to securing messaging apps

US utility provider PG&E on ditching the datacentre and going cloud-first

US-based utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) discusses how getting out of the datacentre business and into the cloud is helping meet its regulatory, affordability and innovation targets

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450431315/US-utility-provider-PGE-on-ditching-the-datacentre-and-going-cloud-first

Bitcoin industry enters top 10 DDoS targets

The bitcoin industry has become one of the top 10 industries most targeted by distributed denial of service attacks, a report has revealed

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Researchers warn of new support scam malware

Security researchers have identified a new strain of support scam malware and a way of clearing up infected machines

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Vodafone picks Huawei to underpin NFV and SDN roll-out

Mobile operator Vodafone will use Huawei’s FusionSphere Openstack platform to support its NFV and SDN ambitions

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Android nostalgia: 13 once-trumpeted features that quietly faded away

Priorities

iOS guide: How to use Apple Pay Cash

Thanks, Microsoft, but I’m still saying no to Windows 10

Mozilla's record 2016 revenue funded its Firefox Quantum browser

Third of Sweden's IT providers could be gone in two years

The IT services sector in Sweden will be decimated as hundreds of local suppliers disappear

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Monday 4 December 2017

The Dutch government defines cyber threat actors

The Dutch government commissions the creation of a scientific classification of individuals and groups involved in cyber crime

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Steal a march on cyber criminals through security by deception

Security by obscurity, although a common and tempting practice, is generally not recommended, but security by deception offers a way for defenders to make it more difficult for attackers to succeed and easier for defenders to catch them

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Steal-a-march-on-cyber-criminals-through-security-by-deception

Malicious insiders and DDoS attacks cost UK business the most

In 2017, the most costly or damaging cyber attacks for UK businesses have been malicious insiders and denial of service, research has revealed

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First female degree apprentices at Capgemini graduate

The first female degree apprentices at Capgemini talk about their journeys into the IT sector

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Facebook pledges to create 800 UK jobs after opening new London office

Social networking giant reinforces commitment to London tech scene with new office opening and jobs promise

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Cambridge University deploys Dropbox for file sync-and-share

Dropbox replaces numerous consumer file share products and bespoke connections as Cambridge audits 6,500 academics to roll out invisible collaboration for hundreds of use cases

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UK startup turns to crowdfunding after EU funding put on hold due to Brexit uncertainty

A promising UK startup, which is developing an app in the car insurance sector, has turned to crowdsourcing after European Union funds were put on hold as a direct result of Brexit uncertainty

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Sometimes it’s hard to be Apple’s Siri

Windows Update for Win7 broken, throwing error 80248015

Need Stocking Stuffers? See Amazon's Highest Rated Tech Deals Under $25 - Deal Alert

IDG Contributor Network: Windows on ARM and the future of PCs as a Service

Retro Start menu star Classic Shell heads out to pasture

Battle hots up over next-gen networks

The arrival of SD-WAN technology effectively removed telcos’ lock-in for WAN services. We assess the current market

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Battle-hots-up-over-next-gen-networks

Executive interview: Antonio Neri, HPE

We speak to the man taking over from Meg Whitman as CEO of HPE about how he will continue the company's turnaround

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Security Think Tank: Use technical controls and policy to secure messaging apps

Barclays Bank stops offering Kaspersky software to new users

Bank is no longer offering customers Kaspersky anti-virus software after UK security agency issues warning

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What is IFTTT? A free platform that connects everything as a service

It all connects up eventually

The missing link in Microsoft’s A.I. strategy

Sunday 3 December 2017

Windows by the numbers: Windows 7's recalculated share shows faster-than-thought decline

Saturday 2 December 2017

When the threats get weird, the security solutions get weirder

Friday 1 December 2017

Top web browsers 2017: Microsoft, Mozilla tumble as analytics vendor exterminates bot traffic

‘Sound policy’ to prosecute hackers in UK, says former DPP in Love case

The former director of public prosecutions (DPP), Ken Macdonald, said in written evidence in Lauri Love’s extradition case that it is normal practice to prosecute hackers accused of attacking US servers in the UK – rather than extradite them to the US

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SAP and customers still in cockpit of debate about indirect licensing

SAP and the UK & Ireland SAP user group have been thrashing out the topic of indirect licensing in 2017. Is there an amicable settlement in sight?

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Large UK enterprises urged to pay more attention to startups and digital disruption

Industry insiders have warned big UK organisations to recognise the growing threat posed by startups

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EE in drive to improve ‘time on 4G’ for mobile users

Mobile operator EE launches another phase of its long-running Clear on Coverage campaign, with a pledge to increase network coverage using data to show how long its customers spend on 4G

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Openreach has incentive to stifle broadband competition, says Ofcom

Ofcom is proposing tighter regulation on the wholesale prices Openreach charges service providers, to avoid stifling competition

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Businesses bracing for GDPR data deletion requests

Businesses are concerned that data deletion requests under the GDPR will have a significant or even crippling effect, with many unprepared to meet the expected demand

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Morrisons found liable for data leak in landmark ruling

Court finds supermarket chain liable for data leak by a former employee, which has been hailed as a landmark ruling, but Morrisons says it will appeal

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Proposed snoopers’ charter changes inadequate, say rights groups

The government has proposed additional safeguards around the power granted to police by the Investigatory Powers Act, but the Open Rights Group and Liberty say they do not go far enough

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iPhone X drives Apple's ‘best ever’ year for smartphone sales

Reports of IE 11 failing to start linked to font size

FAQ: Windows 10's new browser-ized UI – Sets

Who says IT contractors don't get any perks?

Amazon.com CTO Werner Vogels urges enterprises to get their encryption act together

During the closing keynote of AWS Re:Invent 2017, Amazon.com CTO, Werner Vogels, warned enterprises of the perils of overlooking encryption

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Alexa for Business: Amazon embarks on voice-activated workplace productivity push

The final day of Re:Invent 2017 sees Amazon set out plans to help enterprises automate problematic workplace tasks using its voice assistant, Alexa

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Thursday 30 November 2017

Security Think Tank: Three things to do differently to secure websites in the cloud

What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Three-things-to-do-differently-to-secure-websites-in-the-cloud

Digital infrastructure critical to future development of London

Mayor Sadiq Khan’s new London Plan will treat access to digital infrastructure as critical to the city’s development over the next 20 to 25 years

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Security community urges caution on offensive cyber defence

Some Nato countries are reportedly considering responding to cyber attacks with offensive cyber strikes, but security industry commentators warn of dangers

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The time-saving typing trick every Android user should try

Tech Nordic Advocates brings cross-border collaboration to Helsinki

The Nordic region is increasingly being considered by entrepreneurs as a place to establish a tech startup

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Lauri Love would face jail in detention centre condemned by US judges

Appeal court hears that conditions in the Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be incarcerated if he is extradited to the US, have been described by US judges as “unconscionably bad”, and that Love, who has serious medical conditions, would be at “real risk”

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430993/Lauri-Love-would-face-jail-in-detention-centre-condemned-by-US-judges

Transport researchers get 2PB of Scality object storage

Transport Systems Catapult retires ageing NetApp filers with 2PB of Scality object storage in a £1.5m project that future proofs the organisation with built-in DR

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Fintechs must curb privacy invasion, says Privacy International

Privacy International is calling for legislation and regulation to ensure financial technology firms respect consumers’ rights to privacy, equality and non-discrimination

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‘Depressing’ lack of diversity in UK IT workforce sees widespread discrimination

The UK IT sector is a difficult place to find a job unless you are a white, able-bodied male under 50, says BCS research

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AWS fleshes out cloud database proposition, while taking aim at Oracle

The second-day Re:Invent keynote saw AWS lift the veil on 22 new cloud products and services, and aim a few more jabs at Oracle's database proposition

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Millennials could change ‘hero’ mentality in IT departments, says Gartner

Analysts say the generation of millennials entering the IT workforce will create a more collaborative working environment

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Get November Windows and Office updates installed — carefully

Apple's iPhone users are running to Bitcoin

Smartsheet: A spreadsheet-based tool for simpler project management

Throwback Thursday: Fringes with benefits

UAE-based Xpress Money pushes for digital currency and cashless payment solutions

Middle East money transfer firm Xpress Money talks up the benefits of cashless transactions in reducing fraud and improving user convenience

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Wednesday 29 November 2017

TechUK calls for swift action to safeguard data exchange after Brexit

TechUK and UK Finance raise fear of “cliff edge” if legal basis for data transfers between the EEA and the UK lapses overnight in March 2019

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Uber breach affected 2.7 million Britons

Last year’s data breach, which saw the details of 57 million accounts compromised, affected about 2.7 million accounts in the UK

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430904/Uber-breach-affected-27-million-Britons

Lauri Love would face ‘medieval’ conditions in US prison if extradited over hacking charges

Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems

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What to do about Apple’s shameful Mac security flaw

Tech Talk: Uber hack, Google tracks, AWS packs (in China) ... and Firefox is back

What to do about Apple’s shameful Mac security flaw (updated)

Apple apologizes, issues Mac login security patch

Councils continue to spend on Oracle despite budget constraints

Local authorities face a challenges balancing their meagre budgets with services they can afford to provide, but spending on Oracle seems to be increasing

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Datrium’s hybrid Cloud DVX brings off-site mirror of NVMe storage

Cloud DVX operates in Amazon cloud to provide backup and recovery instance off-site, for use as a mirror site for customers of the NVMe-focused storage maker

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430880/Datriums-hybrid-Cloud-DVX-brings-off-site-mirror-of-NVMe-storage

AWS cloud security: Amazon CISO shares secrets to building secure cloud products

Ahead of Re:Invent 2017, AWS CISO Stephen Schmidt discusses how the cloud giant addresses user demand for new products and services, without compromising on cloud security

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GDPR likely to affect internal processes heavily, warns lawyer

Businesses should not overlook the fact that the EU’s new data protection laws may require fundamental changes to internal business processes, warns a data protection lawyer

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Consumer identity management a growing trend

Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole

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Mobile operators face profitability squeeze in 2018

Mobile operators will struggle to balance the twin challenges of rapidly declining revenues and rapidly growing demand for mobile investment, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430869/Mobile-operators-face-profitability-squeeze-in-2018

Norway merges payment systems to combat global competition

Norwegian banks are merging three payment and identification systems in the face of increased competition from companies in other countries

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DCMS to spearhead review of UK telecoms sector

The government is to embark on a landmark review of the UK’s telecoms markets to investigate how it can better support investment in future connectivity

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IT problems cost UK companies £6.9bn in lost labour

IT issues and the time it takes to fix them is costing UK companies billions of pounds due to employees not being able to work

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430866/IT-problems-cost-UK-companies-69bn-in-lost-labour

As Meg Whitman steps down, HPE fleshes out hybrid ambitions

Hybrid IT represents a $100bn business, and is a segment HPE has set its sights on

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430863/As-Meg-Whitman-steps-down-HPE-fleshes-out-hybrid-ambitions

What to do about Apple’s shameful Mac security flaw

Brave browser opens users' wallets to YouTube content creators

Just one bright idea after another

AWS CEO says enterprise appetites for proprietary database tech are waning

Speaking at the Re:Invent 2017 Partner Summit Keynote, AWS CEO Andy Jassy hits out at the firm's cloud competitors, and says the functionality gap between them all is widening

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430856/AWS-CEO-says-enterprise-appetites-for-proprietary-database-tech-are-waning

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Microsoft Patch Alert: November’s forced upgrades, broken printers and more

Dutch digital coin miners offered datacentre space to reduce costs

The Netherlands’ Datacenter Group has set up Crypto DC to provide digital coin miners with space in a professional datacentre

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430784/Dutch-digital-coin-miners-offered-datacentre-space-to-reduce-costs

How to make your phone's Gmail notifications much, much better

Data breach an opportunity to build trust

In the light of the high number of data breaches, organisations should embrace the inevitable and ensure they can build better trust if they are breached, an information security professional advises

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430795/Data-breach-an-opportunity-to-build-trust

HPE Superdome Flex in-memory supports Big Bang research

Stephen Hawkin’s Cosmos research group takes delivery of a Superdome HPC to enable it to test theoretical models of the Big Bang

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430779/HPE-Superdome-Flex-in-memory-supports-Big-Bang-research

Businesses need to balance user experience, privacy and security

Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430785/Businesses-need-to-balance-user-experience-privacy-and-security

CCS invites more SMEs to bid for NHS networking contracts

NHS Digital’s HSCN Dynamic Purchasing System framework has gone live, and the government is keen to get smaller services providers signed up

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430772/CCS-invites-more-SMEs-to-bid-for-NHS-networking-contracts

TfL forges ahead with 4G for the Tube after successful test

Having built a pilot 4G network for ESN on the Waterloo & City Line during the summer, TfL is pressing ahead with plans to roll out mobile broadband for all London Underground users

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430766/TfL-forges-ahead-with-4G-for-the-Tube-after-successful-test

Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus

Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Laurie-Love-how-reformed-hackers-prevented-the-spread-of-NHS-malware

10 (more) iPhone X gesture tips

DIY: IT's first three-letter acronym

8 Microsoft Teams tips and tricks

A latecomer to the group chat scene, Microsoft Teams has become a powerful corporate chat application. Teams enjoys one significant advantage over competitors like Slack and Convo: It comes with a Business Essentials, Business Premium or Enterprise Office 365 subscription, which means many companies already own it.

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Fintech is increasing operational risk to banks

European Banking Association report reveals fear of greater operational risk because of increased take-up of fintech in financial services sector

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Monday 27 November 2017

Microsoft sets a cutoff date for free Office app viewers

UK sale of surveillance equipment to Macedonia raises questions over export licence policy

The UK, with the involvement of a senior government minister, approved an export licence for the sale of sophisticated surveillance equipment from a UK-based company to the Republic of Macedonia – while the country was engaged in an illegal surveillance programme against its citizens

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/UK-sale-of-surveillance-equipment-to-Macedonia-raises-questions-on-how-export-licences-are-handled-b

NHS trust gets Commvault to cut backup times and get set for GDPR

North Derbyshire hospital trust cuts 70 physical servers to 11 Nutanix hyper-converged nodes, with Commvault replacing multiple backup software products in three-year project

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Norway’s print media responds to digital threats

Subscription-based models are among the tactics being deployed by Norway’s print media organisations as they react to the digital threat to their traditional income streams

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Moscow to build on its smart city credentials

Moscow ranks in the world’s top 10 smart cities, but is keen to develop more technologies to boost its growing status

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Microsoft sets a cutoff date for free Office app viewers

HP stealthily installs new spyware called HP Touchpoint Analytics Client

IDG Contributor Network: 5 ways you can unlock your enterprise mobility strategy

Microsoft is flailing with Android app support on Chromebooks [UPDATED]

UK IT professionals could lose out in a free trade deal between UK and India

There could be an increase in Indian IT professionals coming to work in the UK post-Brexit if a new trade deal is signed with India

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UKISUG 2017: only 2% of British and Irish SAP users plan to use Leonardo

Connect, the SAP UK and Ireland User Group conference, hears that just 2% of customers intend to use the supplier’s Leonardo AI toolbox, and 49% are unaware of new licensing policy

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My brother Lauri Love should have the right to a trial in the UK

Lauri Love should face trial over hacking allegations in a British Court, rather than be extradited to the US, where his extraordinary skills will be lost to society, says his younger sister

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Deployment complexity stops enterprises making most of multi-cloud, says 451 Research

Data from 451 Research suggests the growing range and complexity of service providers’ product portfolios could make it harder for enterprises to reap multi-cloud rewards

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Microsoft Thanksgiving turkeys: One patch disappears, another yanked

IDG Contributor Network: Microsoft Surface Book 2: the best product that never should have existed

The new Apple iPhone X troubleshooting guide

Sometimes just drop the good-natured ribbing, OK?

How smart was it for Williams-Sonoma to drop $112M for an AR firm?

Firefox Quantum: A leap forward, or a fatal trip?

Sunday 26 November 2017

UK only average in terms of digital public services

UK government has the innovation skills to become a digital public services leader, but needs to improve the ID and authentication that sits underneath it to reach this goal

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Blockchain could be used for citizen identity services, says Reform

Reform think tank argues that government could use blockchain technology to create a secure identity for citizens to use across public services

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Saturday 25 November 2017

Why we can’t trust smartphones anymore

Friday 24 November 2017

Public sector IT suppliers demand clarity over G-Cloud 10 launch date

G-Cloud listed IT suppliers are getting concerned that the next iteration of the framework agreement could be delayed by up to a year, and claim it could harm the public sector’s digital transformation efforts

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Academics and public sector organisations collaborate on London Wi-Fi project

Students and public sector staff across London will get easier access to the Jisc eduroam and govroam Wi-Fi networks through a new scheme spearheaded by City, University of London and Camden Council

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CIO interview: Adam Warne, AO.com on Black Friday

It is not often a retail CIO can spare half an hour to have a chat on what is probably the busiest day of the year

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AWS announces Secret cloud region for intelligence community agencies

Amazon has launched a new cloud region for intelligence agencies managing information of a secret classification

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Google puts a little of Apple’s Swift in its future OS

The legal quagmire of creativity in artificial intelligence

AI holds the promise to solve problems beyond the scope of human imagination. But if an AI can create, who owns its work?

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It's all about wrist management

Time for a makeover: ‘Notifications 2.0’

Thursday 23 November 2017

The impacts on storage and compliance from Blockchain, robots and IoT

Vigitrust's Mathieu Gorge reports from Web Summit 2017 on the impact on storage and compliance of biometric security, Blockchain, and robots in internet of things deployments

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DMCS opens local fibre broadband fund to applicants

Public sector bodies invited to apply for funding from £190m fund designed to stimulate local-level investment in FTTP broadband services

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Geospatial Commission announced in Budget to open up OS data

Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond announced in his November 2017 budget a £40m Geospatial Commission to open up Ordnance Survey data to stoke new business for small companies

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430605/Geospatial-Commission-announced-in-Budget-to-open-up-OS-data

Gartner on the Pentagon’s ‘misconfigured’ AWS S3 bucket data leak

After details of the Pentagon’s online data collection habits came to light in the wake of its recent AWS S3 bucket leak, Gartner said web users should not be surprised to know the intelligence services are keeping tabs on their online activities

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430602/Gartner-on-the-Pentagons-misconfigured-AWS-S3-bucket-data-leak

Advertising Standards tightens rules around broadband speed claims

ISPs will have to abide by a tighter set of rules that restrict the claims they are allowed to make about their broadband service speeds from May 2018

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NHS data not fit for AI, Lords select committee told

House of Lords artificial intelligence committee hears evidence from experts about the challenges of sharing NHS patient data

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41 cool and useful IFTTT applets

Work needed to ensure positive tech revolutions, says researcher

The first technology revolution was brought about by all computers going online, but care must be taken that in the second and third tech revolutions, the good outweighs the bad, a cyber security researcher warns

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Wednesday 22 November 2017

IR35 reforms: Consultation on private sector roll-out confirmed in Autumn Budget 2017

The government has confirmed it is preparing to consult on whether or not to roll out the controversial IR35 tax avoidance reforms to the private sector

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430544/IR35-reforms-Private-sector-consultation-plans-confirmed-in-Autumn-Budget-2017

Government 5G investment must address roll-out as well as R&D

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces further round of investment in network connectivity technology, with more cash for 5G and fibre broadband projects, but some say it’s time for the government to invest in roll-out as well as R&D

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430551/Government-5G-investment-must-address-roll-out-as-well-as-RD

GDPR could ramp up cyber extortion demands, warns researcher

The ransom demanded for stolen or encrypted data is likely to rise after the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline in May 2018, according to a cyber security researcher

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Government urged to improve redress for mass data breaches

Open letter calls for UK government to make it easier for consumers to get compensation for mass data breaches by implementing an effective system for collective redress

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US charges Iranian man with HBO hacking

The US has charged an Iran-based hacker with accessing HBO's computer systems, stealing data and attempting to extort millions of dollars

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430534/US-charges-Iranian-man-with-HBO-hacking

Hyper-convergence + backup software = scale-out backup nodes

Hyper-converged infrastructure with built-in backup software brings scale-out capabilities to provide data protection nodes via pre-configured appliances that can build into clusters

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Hyper-converged-backup-software-scale-out-backup-nodes

Meg Whitman steps down as HPE CEO

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise CEO Meg Whitman is to step down after six years in charge

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430532/Meg-Whitman-steps-down-as-HPE-CEO

CIO interview: David Southern, director of ICT, WWF UK

In his 17 years in the IT department at the WWF, David Southern has seen many changes – and the advent of cloud computing is one of the biggest

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430448/CIO-interview-David-Southern-director-of-ICT-WWF-UK

HSBC recruits CIO from Google

HSBC has recruited a CIO from Google as it seeks to continue to digitise its retail banking services

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430526/HSBC-recruits-CIO-from-Google

Pre-Friday Deals: Amazon's Highest Rated Tech Deals Under $25 - Deal Alert

Apple once again confirms it wants to iPimp your ride

The best mobile threat defense is mobile threat detection

Uber recognises need for consumer trust after breach cover up

New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430525/Uber-recognises-need-for-consumer-trust-after-breach-cover-up

Who needs a database admin on the payroll, anyway?

Tuesday 21 November 2017

Seven Linux apps that will change how you work

Microsoft's Windows 10 update strategy is showing strains

IR35 reforms: Economic concerns raised over prospect of private sector roll-out

With the government’s stance on rolling out the IR35 reforms to the private sector appearing to soften, IPSE and others air concerns over the threat this move could pose to the post-Brexit economy

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430459/IR35-reforms-Economic-concerns-raised-over-prospect-of-private-sector-roll-out

HPE hails progress in using AI to build autonomous datacentres

Hardware giant claims to be the first in the industry to bring artificial intelligence-based infrastructure management software to market that can predict datacentre problems before humans can

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430479/HPE-hails-progress-HPE-hails-progress-in-using-AI-to-build-autonomous-datacentres

Google invests £1m to help train UK computing teachers

Tech giant will provide grant to help train secondary school computing teachers across the UK

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Nominet serves high-speed broadband service to Loch Ness

Villagers around Loch Ness to take advantage of more reliable broadband, but no word on whether the area’s most famous resident will sign up

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Cyber security requires man and machine, says F-Secure

Like other cyber security firms, Finland’s F-Secure is building an artificial intelligence capability into its products and services, but says this is no replacement for cyber security professionals

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Nordic CIO interview: Emil Dahlin, Svevia

Swedish construction company Svevia is transforming digitally, driven by chief information officer Emil Dahlin

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430348/Nordic-CIO-interview-Emil-Dahlin-Svevia

Trade union helps members more efficiently with virtual contact centre

Prospect Union is setting out to improve its responsiveness and member experience by building an Enghouse virtual contact centre on its Skype for Business installation

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Reason girls don’t choose Stem 'rooted in society', says Fujitsu executive

Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, claims the issues preventing girls from choosing careers in Stem are embedded in society

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A breakthrough in Surface Book battery problems?

How to make free calls from your own number on any old phone

8 great gifts for Apple MacBook/MacBook Pro users

IDG Contributor Network: Why 2017 is the year that changed Windows management forever

Today, 75% off Lumina 5200 mAh Portable Power Bank Charger - Deal Alert

Can the 2017 Budget dispel the tech sector’s gloom over Brexit?

The chancellor needs to send a strong signal that government really is committed to making the UK the best place to be a tech business post-Brexit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Can-the-2017-Budget-dispel-the-tech-sectors-gloom-over-Brexit

UK cyber defenders set to build on existing capability

UK national cyber attack response and investigation is a well-defined and rehearsed process, but the responsible agencies say they are building more capability and closing the gaps

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430399/UK-cyber-defenders-set-to-build-on-existing-capability

SAP indirect access: Prepare for the impact on third-party applications

SAP is acting in an anti-competitive manner and could be in breach of the US Sherman Act, according to a Duke University School of Law professor

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Monday 20 November 2017

African countries have world’s most expensive broadband

A survey of 196 countries has found many of the world’s poorest consumers are being forced to pay sky-high costs for fixed broadband services

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430279/African-countries-have-worlds-most-expensive-broadband

Dubai Health Authority completes final phase of Salama electronic medical records system roll-out

Dubai Health Authority completes medical records digitisation scheme, 21 months after the project was first unveiled

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Mingis on Tech: Coding for Alexa

Symphony targets collaboration users outside financial services

Speech recognition grows up and goes mobile

For three decades this was speech recognition: You would talk to your computer, typically using a head-mounted microphone and either the unpublicized speech-recognition app in Microsoft Windows or a version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, from Nuance Communications. If you enunciated carefully, words would appear on the screen or commands would be executed.

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What CIOs can learn from investors when assessing fintech startups

IT leaders who are looking for innovative ideas but wary of using startups could turn to the investment community to see how they gauge which firms to back

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/What-CIOs-can-learn-from-investors-when-assessing-fintech-startups

Type of projects is top priority for female IT professionals looking for jobs

Survey reveals there are other important factors besides salaries and bonuses to attract IT talent

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Universal Credit moves into Amazon Web Services cloud

Parts of the digital system underpinning the controversial welfare reform programme are now running on AWS under DWP’s hybrid cloud strategy

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NatWest software robots to advise customers on investments

NatWest is offering customers automated investment advice through software robots

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MPs press Theresa May to explain why alleged hacker Lauri Love is being extradited to US

MPs question the attorney general and prime minister about why alleged hacker Lauri Love is to be extradited to the US, when at least 13 other hackers have been tried for US hacking offences in the UK

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430374/MPs-press-Theresa-May-to-explain-why-alleged-hacker-Lauri-Love-is-being-extradited-to-US

CA World 2017: Shifting robotics from transactional to social

Cynthia Breazeal, founder and chief scientist of Jibo, describes how artificial intelligence and robotics is gradually transitioning away from transactional to social

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10 great gifts for Apple iPhone users

Today, Eufy Genie Speaker With Alexa is Just $19.99 - Deal Alert

Use GDPR to future-proof business models

Businesses should look beyond compliance with new data regulations to ensure that their business processes and models are in line with future requirements, advises a privacy innovation expert

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Build IoT apps the easy way

CIOs may find themselves spoilt for choice when assessing digital platforms for IoT. We look at the options

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Tech industry demands clarity on Brexit ahead of key budget

TechUK warns government that this week's budget could be its last chance to give tech firms confidence in the post-Brexit UK economy

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Speech recognition grows up and goes mobile

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Sunday 19 November 2017

The 14 best Firefox add-ons of 2017

Saturday 18 November 2017

Why virtual assistants are the ‘killer app’ for wearables

Friday 17 November 2017

Business crucial to cyber crime fight, say UK cyber cops

Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430303/Business-crucial-to-cyber-crime-fight-say-UK-cyber-cops

Tieto turns to analytics to boost recruitment and retention of IT staff

Tieto, which supplies IT technology and services in the Nordics, rolls out cloud-based HR services to gain an edge in recruiting and retaining skilled IT staff

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430272/Tieto-turns-to-analytics-to-boost-recruitment-and-retention-of-IT-staff

Cost optimisation valued as the biggest reason to use multi-cloud

Organisations value cost optimisation as the main drawing point to multi-cloud, research shows.

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Cambridge University sets up £25m network research group

Academic networking and communications research project will run for five years with financial support from BT and Huawei

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Strong and stable: The iOS security guide

Strong and stable: The iPhone, iPad security guide

IDG Contributor Network: Critical updates to IE and Flash for November Patch Tuesday

Patch alert: Microsoft acknowledges printer bug; forced 1709 upgrades continue

One-third of London tech firms losing out on potential hires due to Brexit

London tech firms are losing out on potential recruits as a result of Brexit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430265/One-third-of-London-tech-firms-losing-out-on-potential-hires-due-to-Brexit

BT sets aside £20m for FTTP roll-out in Northern Ireland

Telco hopes to deliver full-fibre broadband services to 140,000 properties by March 2019

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ICO funds first four privacy tool development projects

The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors

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Computer science student wins 2017 UK Cyber Security Challenge

Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion

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Key choices in Docker container storage deployment

Containers often need persistent storage, but how do you achieve that? We look at the key options, including Docker volumes versus bind mounts, and Docker Volume Plugins

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IDG Contributor Network: The big unspoken problem with digital assistants

Review: The iPhone X is the best phone for business, period.

Now THAT'S a job interview!

10 ways we’ll move beyond the keyboard

Thursday 16 November 2017

Windows 10 update (and retirement) calendar: Mark these dates

10 blockchain startups and how they can help your enterprise

Microsoft grants enterprises 6 more months of support for Windows 10 1511

Budget 2017: TechUK demands datacentre energy reform to stop post-Brexit market slump

TechUK airs fears over long-term growth and prosperity of UK datacentre market post-Brexit, without urgent government help on rising energy costs

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430207/Autumn-Budget-TechUK-demands-energy-cost-relief-to-stop-post-Brexit-datacentre-market-slump

Data report posits post-Brexit productivity uplift

A report published to coincide with Big Data London 2017 finds UK organisations confident that data skills investment will engender productivity uplift, despite Brexit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430198/Data-report-posits-post-Brexit-productivity-uplift

ICO pushes for jail terms for personal data snoops

Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully

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Machine data for good: How Splunk is partnering with firms to make the world a better place

Machine data firm Splunk expands its Splunk4Good pledge to help military veterans and young people train for tech careers and end human trafficking

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Europe not ready for imminent cyber strikes, say infosec professionals

Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430202/Europe-not-ready-for-imminent-cyber-strikes-say-infosec-professionals

Private Swiss bank Julius Baer to save $1m a year with cloud HR

Julius Baer banks on higher returns after replacing on-premise SAP systems with cloud HR services

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MPs warn of ‘deeply worrying’ risks if new customs IT systems are not ready for Brexit

Home Affairs committee calls on government to improve contingency planning in case new systems miss Brexit deadline at end of March 2019

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Virgin Holidays simplifies holiday experiences with Adobe

Tour operator has linked up with Virgin Atlantic to improve its customer service and deliver holiday experiences

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IDG Contributor Network: How 5G will spur remote collaboration

How to turn Google Assistant into a powerful list-making machine

Facebook's Workplace takes off with 7,000 users at Virgin Atlantic

7 things you’ll want to try first with your Apple Watch

Scientific study reveals Bitcoin is not dominant in cryptocurrency market

Study into the ecology of cryptocurrencies has found that investors only consider market share when buying

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Free Quad9 internet threat protection launched

IBM, Packet Clearing House and the Global Cyber Alliance join forces to protect businesses and consumers from internet threats free of charge

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450430188/Free-Quad9-internet-threat-protection-launched

Creativity key to innovation, says CA Technologies CEO

With automation an increasing concern, soft skills such as creativity will be essential for successful innovation, says CEO of CA Technologies

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Half of UK consumers do not trust firms with personal data

As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy

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From consumers to contributors: The evolution of open source in the enterprise

The use of open source software is commonplace in enterprises, but many organisations are still reluctant to contribute their own code, despite the benefits it can bring

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Post Office court case judge issues warning to legal teams

The high court judge managing the sub-postmasters versus Post Office legal case over an allegedly faulty computer system tells legal teams to cooperate

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Throwback Thursday: Circular filing

40 Chromebook tips for maximum productivity

Wednesday 15 November 2017

Manufacturers need to step up smart tech investments

Research suggests manufacturers could miss out on billions of pounds of extra revenue if they do not invest in the latest IT

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DWP insourced 400 staff from HPE into new IT services subsidiary

New arrangement allows Department for Work and Pensions to pay higher base salaries to encourage staff expecting private sector wages

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Podcast: Blockchain and storage for critical digital assets

We talk to Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust about Blockchain, storage and how the distributed peer-to-peer system could be used for the retention of critical digital assets

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Oxford University gets deep learning supercomputer

Academics and the IT industry will be able to use university’s Atos-supplied supercomputer as a service

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Critical IT problems cost UK organisations £200,000 a month

UK companies are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds a month because of IT problems, but are relatively good at preventing the same issues recurring

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Operational issues are putting telcos off NFV, report claims

Telecoms operators and other comms services providers face roadblocks when it comes to network functions virtualisation, thanks to a range of operational issues, says consultant Cartesian

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Data skills could improve employment options as AI accelerates

House of Lords artificial intelligence select committee hears evidence on societal risks of AI, data, life-long learning and the changing role of white-collar workers

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Microsoft forces Win10 1703 customers onto 1709, and other Patch Tuesday shenanigans

How to get a cutting-edge web browser

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Blockchain-as-a-service allows enterprises test distributed ledger technology

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Lock it down: The macOS security guide

EE conducts UK’s first 5G mobile network test

Mobile operator has successfully conducted the first test of an end-to-end 5G network architecture in the UK

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Ditch witch brings FTTP broadband to Highland hamlets

Openreach has been testing new network design techniques, and a brand new digger, as it rolls out full fibre broadband to some of the UK’s remotest communities

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Banks ideally placed to fill identity void, says consultant

Current approaches to identity are too backward looking and need revision, according to a UK-based business management consultant

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GDPR impact complex, expert warns

The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium

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Bringing more of the top global tech talent to the UK

The government wants to ensure the most highly talented technology and digital experts from overseas can work in the UK, writes home secretary Amber Rudd

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Wireless IT is harder than it looks? Who knew?

7 free and cheap ways to learn about Windows administration

In most areas of IT, you can learn only so much from school or certification courses; eventually, it’s crucial to get hands-on experience. And so it is with Windows administration.

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Tuesday 14 November 2017

Dubai Road and Transport Authority pilots artificial intelligence to measure customer happiness

Initiative is part of the UAE’s strategy to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world

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Prime minister Theresa May offers extra support for 'world-class' UK tech sector

Government announces expansion of visa scheme for top overseas tech talent, and additional funding to support startups and broadband

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How to choose the right Windows 10 release channel

Mozilla seeks return to glory with release of Firefox Quantum

£115 constructed mask bypasses iPhone X Face ID verification

A security company has used a 3D-printed mask to trick the face recognition technology on Apple's new iPhone X

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Emergency Services Network delay to cost hundreds of millions

The Emergency Services Network roll-out has hit further delays and is likely to become very costly indeed, the Public Accounts Committee has heard

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FA kicks off digital services contract with Cognizant

The FA is working with Cognizant to improve digital engagement with players and fans

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GDPR is a business opportunity, says Belgian minister

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy

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Jardine Lloyd Thompson outsources IT infrastructure to HCL

Financial services group extends IT services contract to help it further modernise its IT infrastructure globally

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CIO interview: Gavin Scruby, SmartDebit

The CIO of SmartDebit speaks to Computer Weekly about the challenges of balancing innovation with regulatory compliance

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iOS 11.2 to unleash ‘fast’ wireless charging for the iPhone 8, iPhone X

47% off HDMI Female to Female Coupler 2-Pack, Gold Plated High Speed Adapter - Deal Alert

3 hilariously fitting things about Samsung's first Android phone

‘Hey Siri, buy $100 Bitcoin for the burglar guy’

SSE to build fibre broadband network in London’s sewers

SSE Enterprise Telecoms has signed an agreement with Thames Water to deploy fibre broadband cables throughout the utility’s sewage pipes

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Waltham Forest Council gives 5G network plans a boost

Waltham Forest Council in London is to allow Arqiva to deploy small cell technology on 16,000 lampposts across the borough

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The multi-cloud myth: Why workload portability is still a pipe dream

While IT providers are fond of suggesting moving workloads between clouds is as easy as dragging and dropping apps between environments, the reality can be far more complex

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-multi-cloud-myth-Why-workload-portability-is-still-a-pipe-dream

IPSoft’s latest robot will process helpdesk requests from users and automate fixes

AI software maker combines a cognitive front end and automated back end to simplify enterprise service requests from workers

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10 Trello tips and tricks

Having problems tracking team projects? Never learned how to use a formal project management application? You might want to try Trello.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3235922/collaboration/trello-tips-and-tricks.html#tk.rss_all

Monday 13 November 2017

Only a quarter of UK law firms are ready for GDPR, study shows

Just 25% of UK law firms are ready for the General Data Protection Regulation and one in five have experienced an attempted cyber attack in the past month

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429956/Only-a-quarter-of-UK-law-firms-are-ready-for-GDPR-study-shows

Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds

Microsoft promises fixes for several long-standing Surface problems

Why UK police are learning cyber forensics

The need for the UK police force to conduct forensic investigations on computers is nothing new, but a rapid escalation of cyber crime has demanded a different approach

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Nordic states deepen cyber defence collaboration

Nordic and Baltic government leaders discuss pooling technologies and competences to counter hybrid threats within the cyber security domain

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Microsoft previews 'Near Share,' an AirDrop clone for nimble Windows 10 file transfers

IDG Contributor Network: The business case for an enterprise graph

What is blockchain? The most disruptive tech in decades

What problems will Apple’s AR glasses need to solve?

IT leaders failing to prepare for cyber attacks, despite fears

Organisations are over-confident about their ability to defend against major cyber attacks, despite fears that they will be hit in the coming year, a survey has revealed

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Almost half of UK IT workers are looking for a new job

Survey shows organisations must do more to retain their skilled IT staff as they embark on digital transformation

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IT in 2018 underpinned by bots, automation and software-defined

The need for speed in IT will drive many to deploy software-defined infrastructure and adopt continuous deployment practices next year

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Violin rises from ashes with new products planned for 2018

Bankrupted all-flash pioneer’s CEO says company has learned the lessons of its demise and is planning file, object, software-defined storage and a careful entry into the NVMe market

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AI is playing an ‘extremely important’ role in hybrid cloud, says Nutanix

Artificial intelligence is a key factor in hybrid cloud because it provides better manageability of large amounts of data, Nutanix conference told

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GE Digital to transform Middle East industry using the power of the internet

Bill Ruh, CEO at GE Digital, outlines the company’s vision of the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) in the Middle East and how it plans to transform industry through the power of the Internet

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450429931/GE-Digital-to-transform-Middle-East-industry-using-the-power-of-the-internet

Muslim hactivists hack “unhackable” IS news site

A Muslim hacktivist group has hacked into Islamic State’s news site and published thousands of subscribers’ details just hours after the site claimed it was impenetrable

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More than 80% of firms to move more workloads to public cloud in the next two years

Research from hybrid cloud company OpsRamp shows the majority of organisations are planning to commit more IT workloads to the cloud

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Seeking services with a clear digital focus

We take a look at the pros and cons of using mid-sized nearshore IT service providers to support digital transformation

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You want the job done? Just don't look...

Get to know the Chocolatey package manager for Windows

I’ve administered both Windows and Linux systems for close to two decades now. Honestly, while Linux is a fantastic operating system and very appropriate in many respects for many applications, I’ve long preferred Windows for its generally better ease of use and polish.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3236406/enterprise-applications/get-to-know-the-chocolatey-package-manager-for-windows.html#tk.rss_all

Questionable strategy: Mobile sites that thwart ad blockers

Sunday 12 November 2017

Empowerment is the key to a connected society

It's not just technology that will determine our digital future – the ethical, social and political decisions taken now will have an impact on all of us

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Empowerment-is-the-key-to-a-connected-society