Thursday 31 August 2017

One big lesson from the Essential smartphone email fiasco

Two-thirds of UK firms hiring for GDPR

Most UK firms are planning to hire extra staff to help them meet the requirements of the EU’s new data protection regulation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425542/Two-thirds-of-UK-firms-hiring-for-GDPR

Security Think Tank: Resilience means preparing for unpreventable cyber threats

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Resilience-means-preparing-for-unpreventable-cyber-threats

Government launches digital skills survey to find out more about UK’s needs

The government has launched a survey to find out what advanced and specialist digital skills are needed in the UK

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425543/Government-launches-digital-skills-survey-to-find-out-more-about-UKs-needs

App-based challenger bank Starling enters next stage of its journey

Thousands of people are downloading Starling’s app every week as the bank builds its customer base

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425531/App-based-challenger-bank-Starling-enters-next-stage-of-its-journey

Windows PCs and enterprise: Don't expect a break-up

Microsoft dropped Windows or Office patches 14 days this month

iPhone: 23+ things we’ll learn on September 12

BrandPost: DNS: Early Warning System for Cyber Attacks

No Android 8.0? Here's how to get Oreo features on any phone today

Don’t use Windows 10 to move data on your Android phone

35% off Etekcity Smart Plug 2 Pack, Energy Monitoring and Alexa Compatible - Deal Alert

iPhone: 23+ things we’ll learn on September 12

Don’t use Windows 10 to move data on your Android phone

Six days late, Microsoft reveals the meaning of mystery patch KB 4033637

Wednesday 30 August 2017

HCL expands global network with Swedish delivery centre

HCL has opened another delivery centre in the Nordic region, this time in Gothenburg, Sweden

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425437/HCL-expands-global-network-with-Swedish-delivery-centre

Tegile launches NVMe IntelliFlash N Series and gets bought by WD

Tegile adds all-NVMe drive products in a bid to help customers consolidate workloads from transactional processing to file services, but full NVMe performance has to wait

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425406/Tegile-launches-NVMe-IntelliFlash-N-Series-and-gets-bought-by-WD

Microsoft patch alert: Outstanding problems with recent updates

Microsoft tells some Mac Office users to pass on Apple's High Sierra

Microsoft Cortana and Amazon Alexa agree to talk to each other, but no one cares

Executive interview: Stuart Tarmy on the technical challenges of GDPR compliance

It is a single line in GDPR, but the right to be forgotten has huge implications on corporate IT. Io-Tahoe vice-president, Stuart Tarmy, explains why

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425395/Executive-interview-Stuart-Tarmy-on-the-technical-challenges-of-GDPR-compliance

CeX breach shows personal data is still vulnerable

A breach of the personal details of more than two million customers of used technology goods store CeX has prompted fresh calls for better data protection by retailers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425401/CeX-breach-shows-personal-data-is-still-vulnerable

Security Think Tank: Look to frameworks, guidance and legislation to boost resilience

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Look-to-frameworks-guidance-and-legislation-to-boost-resilience

Researcher finds over 711 million compromised email accounts

A security researcher has discovered a spambot using more than 711 million compromised email accounts to spread data-stealing malware

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425396/Researcher-finds-over-711-million-compromised-email-accounts

Challenger bank Fidor reaches 200,000 customers

Fintech trailblazer Fidor now has more than 200,000 people using its banking services, but its CEO believes the fintech environment is getting tougher

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425394/Challenger-bank-Fidor-reaches-200000-customers

Ocado launches voice-driven shopping app for Amazon Alexa

Online supermarket’s Amazon Echo application aims to give consumers a simple, seamless retail experience

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425355/Ocado-launches-voice-driven-shopping-app-for-Amazon-Alexa

Apple's iOS dominates enterprise mobility, data shows

BrandPost: DNS and Security: A Vulnerability, Yes. But Also A Safeguard

38% off Dishonored 2 for XBox One, PS4 and PC - Deal Alert

The 12 must-have Firefox add-ons of 2017

Success! (in more ways than one)

23 tips for the care and feeding of Windows 10

Canadian University Dubai upgrades network with Dell EMC

Dubai-based university upgrades its network infrastructure to support more students

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425294/Canadian-University-Dubai-upgrades-network-with-Dell-EMC

Tuesday 29 August 2017

Microsoft releases KB 4039396, its fourth Win10 1607 update this month

The NIS Directive: the implications for UK technology businesses

With the European Union NIS Directive to be implemented into UK law in May 2018, it is important for technology companies to ascertain if and how they will be affected

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-NIS-Directive-the-implications-for-UK-technology-businesses

Average salary range for UK&I tech professionals between £50,000 and £75,000

Computer Weekly’s annual salary survey reveals the average salary for technology professionals in the UK and Ireland is between £50,000 and £75,000

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425303/Average-salary-range-for-UKI-tech-professionals-between-50000-and-75000

DataCentred goes into administration after £1.8m losses

Administrators appointed after datacentre and cloud operator recorded losses of almost £1.8m in the last financial year

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425325/DataCentred-goes-into-administration-after-18m-losses

Apple and Accenture partner to boost iPhone, iPad use at work

IDG Contributor Network: The 5G New Radio: 3GPP standards progress

Android 8.0 in-depth: Oreo's not-so-obvious security enhancements

McDonald’s selects Capgemini to help it drive digital customer services

Fast-food chain decides to outsource its digital developments globally to French IT services giant

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425307/McDonalds-selects-Capgemini-to-help-it-drive-digital-customer-services

iOS: ‘superior mobile platform for business,’ says Accenture

Why the iPhone 8 to debut September 12 probably won’t be worth the $999 price tag

Satellite broadband beams solar eclipse footage to millions

ViaSat network supports Nasa’s solar eclipse live broadcast, streaming high-resolution images and footage around the world

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425300/Satellite-broadband-beams-solar-eclipse-footage-to-millions

IBM’s SoftLayer ‘fully operational’ as Storm Harvey floods basement

Business continuity will keep servers operational, but tropical storm appears to have taken out one of IBM’s basements

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425298/IBMs-SoftLayer-fully-operational-as-Storm-Harvey-floods-basement

Security Think Tank: No one-size-fits-all security solution

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-No-one-size-fits-all-security-solution

Google removes Play Store apps used in WireX DDoS botnet

Google has axed around 300 Play Store apps after security researchers revealed the apps were hijacking Android devices to carry out DDoS attacks

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425292/Google-removes-Play-Store-apps-used-in-WireX-DDoS-botnet

Saudi Telecom Company creates cloud computing giant

The IT joint venture in Saudi Arabia will drive the digitisation of government services

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425289/Saudi-Telecom-Company-creates-cloud-computing-giant

Danske Bank taps into the cognitive capabilities of IBM Watson

Danish bank is using IBM Watson as part of a major IT outsourcing deal

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425291/Danske-Bank-taps-into-the-cognitive-capabilities-of-IBM-Watson

Undocumented patch KB 4033637 pushed onto Win10 1607 machines

Microsoft yanks buggy patch of a buggy patch, KB 4039884

Must be one heck of an important trial going on...

UK critical infrastructure skipping security checks

Almost two-fifths of the UK’s national infrastructure providers have not completed basic cyber security steps recommended by the UK government, an FOI response shows

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425198/UK-critical-infrastructure-skipping-security-checks

Monday 28 August 2017

Chat happens: Your guide to 7 group-chat services

Everyone knows the secret to success — personal and business alike — is good communication. But in what form? If you're trying to communicate with a group in real time, you're no doubt familiar with the old standby: conference calls. You know: those mind-numbing phone meetings in which talkers overlap, voice quality is terrible, half the people aren't paying attention and somebody's dog barks intermittently throughout the call.

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from Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/3019939/collaboration/chat-happens-your-guide-to-8-group-chat-services.html#tk.rss_all

Office 365: A guide to the updates

As Apple preps for the iPhone 8, wireless charging option seems more likely

As Apple preps next iPhone, wireless charging option seems more likely

Bugs? What bugs? Microsoft sees no evil.

5 must-have MacBook Pro (2017) accessories

Microsoft slates September release for Windows Server's first fast upgrade

The definitive guide to privacy settings in Windows 10 Creators Update

40% off Lexar microSD To Lightning Reader - Deal Alert

AmazonBasics 6-Foot HDMI Cable 2-Pack Discounted To $7.96 - Deal Alert

Microsoft repairs buggy Win7 security patch with buggy hotfix KB 4039884

'You' is the new 'Not-you'

iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide

Why smartwatches failed

IDG Contributor Network: The 5G core network: 3GPP standards progress

12 reasons to learn Apple’s open-source Swift language

IDG Contributor Network: Apple vs. Microsoft Windows – lessons both failed to learn from each other

Prime Members Get 60% off Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa Right Now - Deal Alert

Word, Outlook merged-cell problem arises after install of patch KB 3213656

Just another day in paradise

Sneak a peek at the smartphone of tomorrow

Google girds for enterprise battle with Chrome OS subscription

Mingis on Tech: The death of Microsoft's GigJam

Oh, Oreo! 8 things to try when you get Android 8.0

Windows users just got yet another reason to get a Mac

35% off Pulse Solo Dimmable LED Light with Dual Channel Bluetooth Speakers - Deal Alert

53% off Rockbirds 6-Pack LED Mini Super Bright 3 Mode Tactical Flashlights - Deal Alert

BrandPost: The VPN is Dead; Long Live the VPN!

10 Google Docs tips you should know

At least you know he was listening

Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds

Microsoft puts the kibosh on its GigJam work collaboration app

When will your phone get Android 8.0? A data-driven Oreo upgrade guide

How to speed up a Mac in 11 tips

65% off Etekcity 2 Pack Portable Collapsible LED Camping Lantern - Deal Alert

Microsoft releases fix for botched Office 2016 patch, KB 4011093

40% off Lexar microSD To Lightning Reader - Deal Alert

AmazonBasics 6-Foot HDMI Cable 2-Pack Discounted To $7.96 - Deal Alert

Microsoft repairs buggy Win7 security patch with buggy hotfix KB 4039884

'You' is the new 'Not-you'

iPhone to Android: The ultimate switching guide

Friday 25 August 2017

Business confidence in managing digital threats low, survey shows

Business digital transformation and cyber threats have outpaced enterprise security capacity, a survey has revealed

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425191/Business-confidence-in-managing-digital-threats-low-survey-shows

IDG Contributor Network: The 5G core network: 3GPP standards progress

12 reasons to learn Apple’s open source Swift language

IDG Contributor Network: Apple vs. Microsoft Windows – lessons both failed to learn from each other

Prime Members Get 60% off Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa Right Now - Deal Alert

How AI can aid, not replace, humans in recruitment

Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in a number of industries and brings advantages and disadvantages in the field of recruitment

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/How-AI-can-aid-not-replace-humans-in-recruitment

Security professionals name top causes of breaches

Security professionals have named the top reasons for successful cyber attacks, which are affecting more than half of organisations

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425184/Security-professionals-name-top-causes-of-breaches

Nasdaq offers stock market information through Equinix Slough datacentre

Deal sees UK businesses offered access to US equity data from Equinix’s LD4 Slough datacentre

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425185/Nasdaq-offers-stock-market-information-through-Equinix-London-datacentre

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan appoints first chief digital officer

Camden Council’s Theo Blackwell will lead the digital transformation of the capital city

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425180/Major-of-London-Sadiq-Khan-appoints-first-chief-digital-officer

The high price of not understanding how automation works with existing software licences

Businesses must check their software licences before they introduce robotic process automation or they risk breaking the rules

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-high-price-of-not-understanding-how-automation-works-with-existing-software-licences

US arrests Chinese national for using malware linked to OPM hack

US authorities have arrested a Chinese national for allegedly using malware linked to a breach of millions of records at the US federal personnel agency

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425178/US-arrests-Chinese-national-for-using-malware-linked-to-OPM-hack

Autonomous lorry platoons to take to UK roads in 2018

The government is to fund tests of wireless platooning technology on the UK’s roads as truly autonomous vehicles take another step towards reality

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425177/Autonomous-lorry-platoons-to-take-to-UK-roads-in-2018

Word, Outlook merged-cell problem arises after install of patch KB 3213656

Just another day in paradise

Sneak a peek at the smartphone of tomorrow

Thursday 24 August 2017

Google girds for enterprise battle with Chrome OS subscription

Future of dark web markets not yet in question, says analyst

AlphaBay and Hansa shutdowns are unlikely to jeopardise the future of dark web markets, according to a security analyst

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425112/Future-of-dark-web-markets-not-yet-in-question-says-analyst

Flashpoint warns of under-the-radar phishing campaigns

Simple but hard-to-detect phishing campaigns are targeting all industry sectors as a key enabler of business email compromise attacks, security analysts warn

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425108/Flashpoint-warns-of-under-the-radar-phishing-campaigns

GCSE computing rises in popularity, but fears remain over skills gap

The number of both male and female students who chose to take a computing GCSE increased in 2017

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425105/GCSE-computing-rises-in-popularity-but-fears-remain-over-skills-gap

Mingis on Tech: The death of Microsoft's GigJam

Oh, Oreo! 8 things to try when you get Android 8.0

Windows users just grew yet another reason to get a Mac

35% off Pulse Solo Dimmable LED Light with Dual Channel Bluetooth Speakers - Deal Alert

57% off Rockbirds 6-Pack LED Mini Super Bright 3 Mode Tactical Flashlights - Deal Alert

Government Digital Marketplace spend with SMEs exceeds £1bn but declines in 2017

Spending with SMEs through Cabinet Office Digital Marketplace framework goes over £1bn, but figures suggest SMEs getting smaller proportion of sales

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425103/Government-Digital-Marketplace-spend-with-SMEs-exceeds-1bn-but-declines-in-2017

Mac malware continuing to escalate, warn security researchers

Malware targeting the Mac operating system has seen a significant growth in the first half of this hear, according to security firm Malwarebytes

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425100/Mac-malware-continuing-to-escalate-warn-security-researchers

Can fixed wireless access fix business connectivity problems?

Fixed wireless access is being touted as a panacea for poor network connectivity, but is it a viable solution, and what are the benefits for businesses?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-fixed-wireless-access-fix-business-connectivity-problems

Most firms don’t test, but rely on supplier to spec storage, finds survey

Most customers simply trust storage suppliers and resellers to recommend the right product for their workloads, while a small minority test their needs and involve application owners

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425098/Most-dont-test-but-rely-on-supplier-to-spec-storage-says-survey

CBRE: Cloud drives massive take-up of European colocation space in Q2

Real estate consultancy's latest look at the state of the European colocation market suggests cloud is continuing to drive supply and demand for datacentre space across the continent

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425092/CBRE-Cloud-drives-massive-take-up-of-European-colocation-space-in-Q2

HP Inc grows business, but price hike hits commercial PC division

Company reports strong growth for the third quarter 2017, but price increases have hit commercial sales, and a PC price cut may be on the cards

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425094/HP-Inc-grows-business-but-price-hike-hits-commercial-PC-division

Donald Farmer: Why business models are ideological

Donald Farmer is a well-respected figure in data analytics, with significant spells at Microsoft and Qlik. He is turning his mind to the ideologies that determine the character of companies

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Donald-Farmer-why-business-models-are-ideological

UK business welcomes government post-Brexit data sharing plan

Business has welcomed government proposals for data protection to enable unhindered data sharing with the EU after Brexit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450425089/UK-business-welcomes-government-post-Brexit-data-sharing-plan

Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes

For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes

BrandPost: The VPN is Dead; Long Live the VPN!

10 Google Docs tips you should know

At least you know he was listening

Wednesday 23 August 2017

Windows 10 Redstone: A guide to the builds

Sub-prime lender links technology upgrade to financial problems

Lender partly blames new automation software for its poor performance

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424992/Sub-prime-lender-links-technology-upgrade-to-financial-problems

HMRC admits 2,600 parents affected by childcare website problems

Technical issues while applying for new childcare benefits caused problems for some parents – but HMRC says only 1% were affected

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424994/HMRC-admits-2600-parents-affected-by-childcare-website-problems

Bupa Dental saves £350k by insourcing and Veeam backup

Healthcare organisation sweeps away chaotic backup situation and standardises on Veeam Backup & Replication to save £350,000 a year in management and maintenance costs

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424996/Bupa-Dental-saves-350k-by-insourcing-and-Veeam-backup

Microsoft puts the kibosh on its GigJam work collaboration app

How to speed up a Mac in 11 tips

65% off Etekcity 2 Pack Portable Collapsible LED Camping Lantern - Deal Alert

Dutch e-voting is waiting for an opportunity

Despite years of opposition and distrust in voting machines, a small Dutch initiative is aiming for a new form of e-voting

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424978/Dutch-e-voting-is-waiting-for-an-opportunity

Automation and software-defined IT can bridge server skills gap

New research from 451 Group has identified a shortfall in server skills, but IT admins appear less willing to adopt tech helpers such as automation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424980/Automation-and-software-defined-IT-can-bridge-server-skills-gap

Russian hackers expose allegedly doping footballers

Russian hacking group Fancy Bear has exposed 150 footballers worldwide for allegedly taking banned substances, underlining the importance of protecting personal data

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424977/Russian-hackers-expose-allegedly-doping-footballers

UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East

The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424976/UAE-telco-Du-pushes-SaaS-adoption-in-Middle-East

Microsoft releases fix for botched Office 2016 patch, KB 4011093

The paranoid Windows traveler’s data-protection checklist

C'mon, it's technology. What's not to like?

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Brave browser bets on BATs to the web

Cambridgeshire firefighters get rugged tablets for frontline work

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue is deploying ruggedised Panasonic tablets across its service to help personnel access vital information in an emergency

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424924/Cambridgeshire-firefighters-get-rugged-tablets-for-frontline-work

Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes

For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424781/Backup-product-survey-Cloud-and-VM-integration-are-table-stakes

CityFibre starts wholesale broadband service in Leicester and Nottingham

Business suffering from poor broadband connectivity in Leicester and Nottingham have been invited to register their interest in hooking up to CityFibre’s FTTP services

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424931/CityFibre-starts-wholesale-broadband-service-in-Leicester-and-Nottingham

First set of Capgemini degree apprentices graduate

The first graduates of Capgemini's degree apprentice programme tell Computer Weekly about their experiences

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424914/First-set-of-Capgemini-degree-apprentices-graduate

Mimecast calls for action to counter game-changing email exploit

Email security firm warns of a newly-discovered email exploit that could be a game-changer if used by attackers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424936/Mimecast-calls-for-action-to-counter-game-changing-email-exploit

Strategy in business and learning to map – should you take the blue pill or the red pill?

Devising business strategy means more than gut feel or copying others – the technique of mapping offers a better way to competitive advantage

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Strategy-in-business-and-learning-to-map-should-you-take-the-blue-pill-or-the-red-pill

Blockchain could reduce deaths and illness resulting from food contamination

Some of the biggest companies in the food supply sector are working with IBM to find ways to use blockchain technology to improve food safety

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424922/Blockchain-could-reduce-deaths-and-illness-resulting-from-food-contamination

Almost one-third of IT workers think they need more training to enhance career

More than half of IT workers receive formal training from their employer, but many feel more needs to be done for them to advance, according to Computer Weekly research

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424917/Almost-one-third-of-IT-workers-think-they-need-more-training-to-enhance-career

How AT&T embraced the telecoms technology transition

AT&T’s CIO of network and shared services, Sorabh Saxena, discusses how to reskill telecoms engineers and exploit open standards as the operator embraces the future of networking services provision

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424912/How-ATT-embraced-the-telecoms-technology-transition

Windows Mobile: The walking dead never die

Android 8.0, Oreo: The complete FAQ

VMware partners with Google to manage Chrome devices

Amazon Temporarily Discounts Echo from $179 to $100 - Deal Alert

Just $9.99 Right Now For a 3-Pack of 6-foot Lightning/Micro USB Combo Cables - Deal Alert

Industrial robots a security risk, warns IOActive

Some of the most popular industrial and domestic robot brands have various vulnerabilities that could by exploited by cyber attackers, a research paper warns

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424913/Industrial-robots-a-security-risk-warns-IOActive

E8 dodges NVMe/controller bottleneck with server processing

Startup E8 announces v2 of its NVMe-based products with LUNs, Raid and thin provisioning as it sidesteps the NVMe-controller bottleneck by offloading processing to app servers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424908/E8-dodges-NVMe-controller-bottleneck-with-server-processing

Why embracing new technology is key to successful IT service desks

IT was slow to support bring your own device (BYOD). Now chatbots and digitisation are rewriting IT service management best practices

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424907/Why-embracing-new-technology-is-key-to-successful-IT-service-desks

Barclays installs devices to monitor office use

Barclays bank has installed sensors connected to a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor and analyse office use

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424898/Barclays-installs-devices-to-monitor-staff-office-use

Cyber criminals hack Enigma to steal $500,000 in Ethereum

Hackers have reportedly used stolen contact details to trick investors into sending funds to a fake trading platform digital wallet, but some allege poor password security is to blame

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424902/Cyber-criminals-hack-Enigma-to-steal-500000-in-Ethereum

Cisco buys hyperconvergence software supplier

Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyperconvergence software

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424897/Cisco-buys-hyperconvergence-software-supplier

Blockchain skills in high demand and jobs being swept up quickly

Job vacancies for people with blockchain skills are being filled in just seven days, on average, once they are advertised online

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424896/Blockchain-skills-in-high-demand-and-jobs-being-swept-up-quickly

Is mobile killing the LAN?

IDG Contributor Network: Challenges in realizing the promises of the holistic edge

Microsoft Germany agrees to stop forcing Windows upgrade downloads

BrandPost: Today’s Enterprise: Mobile, Agile, and In Need of Security

This one's definitely low-powered

Wearables on the rise in the Middle East

The take up of wearables in the Middle East is growing mainly as a result of consumer demand for smartwatches

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424760/Wearables-on-the-rise-in-the-Middle-East

Monday 21 August 2017

Second phase of electronic medical record system goes live in Dubai

Dubai Health Authority continues its progress towards a fully integrated electronic patient records system

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424753/Second-phase-of-electronic-medical-record-system-goes-live-in-Dubai

How to choose the right enterprise mobility management tool

How to get Android 8.0 Oreo on your Pixel or Nexus right now

Kolos co-CEO: Community support ‘key’ to make world’s biggest datacentre plans a reality

Norwegian startup Kolos recently went public with its plans to build the world’s biggest datacentre, and the company’s co-CEO explains why community support matters to a project like this

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424788/Kolos-co-CEO-Community-support-key-to-make-worlds-biggest-datacentre-plans-a-reality

HSBC streamlines mortgages with Capita software

Bank is using software to improve its mortgage application processes and subsequently increase business through brokers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424772/HSBC-streamlines-mortgages-with-Capita-software

NotPetya highlights cyber risk in shipping industry

Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424771/NotPetya-highlights-cyber-risk-in-shipping-industry

26% off Qwerkywriter BlueTooth Mechanical Keyboard with Integrated Tablet Stand - Deal Alert

$150 Price Drop on Pico Pro Craft Beer Brewing Appliance - Deal Alert

Citizens Advice slams ISPs over broadband compensation proposals

BT, Sky and Virgin Media have proposed a voluntary industry code of practice for broadband compensation, but it falls short of what Ofcom would like to implement

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424756/Citizens-Advice-slams-ISPs-over-broadband-compensation-proposals

Charity crowdsources environmental data with new mobile app

Environmental organisation Project Aware has launched a mobile app to help divers map marine debris

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424755/Charity-crowdsources-environmental-data-with-new-mobile-app

Infosys CEO resigns amid public criticism from a founder

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka steps down, with the company blaming criticism from a company founder for his decision

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424752/Infosys-CEO-resigns-amid-public-criticism-from-a-founder

Microsoft SPE helps joined-up thinking

We assess how Microsoft’s secure productive enterprise licence can help enterprises coordinate their digital transformation

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Microsoft-SPE-helps-joined-up-thinking

GCHQ knew WannaCry hero risked arrests by travelling to the US

UK intelligence officials were reportedly aware that security researcher Marcus Hutchins risked arrest by travelling to the US to attend a series of cyber security conferences

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424744/GCHQ-knew-WannaCry-hero-risked-arrests-by-travelling-to-the-US

AI leaders call for a stop on development of autonomous weapons

Business leaders and artificial intelligence experts sign an open letter to governments warning of the risks of an AI arms race in autonomous weapons

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Microsoft exec leaves Commerce Dept.’s Digital Economy Board

6 iOS 11 iPad improvements in video

How to switch from Android to iPhone

NIST: In mobile authentication, think hardware, not software

Now THAT'S what we call a proper test!

Sunday 20 August 2017

Top UK directors lack training to deal with cyber attacks

The UK’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to a government-backed audit

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424701/Top-UK-directors-lack-training-to-deal-with-cyber-attacks

Friday 18 August 2017

The Essential phone that’s not that essential

BrandPost: The Biggest Access Security Challenges and How to Address Them

Beginner's guide to R: Syntax quirks you'll want to know

Beginner's guide to R: Painless data visualization

12 Apple Watch tips for busy people

Beginner's guide to R: Easy ways to do basic data analysis

Beginner's guide to R: Introduction

Beginner's guide to R: Get your data into R

63% off Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth Speaker with 24-Hour Playtime - Deal Alert

Best of VMworld 2017 Awards nominations now open until 31 August

Read the criteria for the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards and find out how to submit your nomination

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Benelux organisations must ensure IT staff are content or else risk exodus

Organisations in the Benelux region could face IT staff leaving in large numbers if they don't remain attractive to employees

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Box uses Google’s AI to support image recognition in the enterprise

Optical character recognition and automated generation of image metadata is now possible, thanks to Google Cloud AI

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Researchers find potentially lethal car hack with no quick fix

Security researchers have discovered a supplier-neutral and stealthy smart car hack that can drastically affect the performance and function of the vehicle

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424689/Researchers-find-potentially-lethal-car-hack-with-no-quick-fix

Munich Re puts data analytics into services for a ‘riskier world’

Re-insurer combines a Hadoop data lake, SAS analytics and SAP Hana to create new cyber and other insurance services

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424633/Munich-Re-puts-data-analytics-into-services-for-a-riskier-world

Contactless payments through mobile phones no longer a novelty

The amount of contactless payments made through mobile devices increased by 336% compared with 2016, according to figures from Worldpay

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424687/Contactless-payments-through-mobile-phones-no-longer-a-novelty

Looking at a 1TB Surface Pro 2017? Make sure you know what you’re getting

iCloud security: How (and why) to enable two-factor authentication

Indexo patronum!

2017 IT jobs report: Southeast region

This IT jobs report covers Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Also see our reports for the Pacific, Mountain, North Central, South Central and Northeast regions.)

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from Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3210910/it-careers/2017-it-jobs-report-southeast-region.html#tk.rss_all

Thursday 17 August 2017

Mozilla nears finish line for 64-bit Firefox transition

School leavers urged to look at cyber security apprenticeships

Cyber security apprenticeships are a good alternative to ‘clearing’ and debts, according to security certification body, Crest

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424649/School-leavers-urged-to-look-at-cyber-security-apprenticeships

Openreach adds 26 locations to G.fast roll-out

Openreach has added 26 more locations to its fibre-based G.fast broadband network, bringing the total number of properties served to half a million

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424652/Openreach-adds-26-locations-to-Gfast-roll-out

Boys outperform girls in 2017 computing A-levels

This year’s A-level results show more male students gaining higher grades than female students, but girls continue to steam ahead in ICT

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424647/Boys-outperform-girls-in-2017-computing-A-Levels

Enterprises will need more bandwidth than public internet

As enterprises continue to digitise their operations over the next few years, their demand for data and bandwidth capacity will massively increase, says Equinix

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424631/Enterprises-will-need-more-bandwidth-than-public-internet

UK rail passengers don’t trust on-board Wi-Fi

YouGov survey commissioned by Cobham Wireless finds UK commuters are increasingly frustrated with connectivity standards on the rail network

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424637/UK-rail-passengers-dont-trust-on-board-Wi-Fi

Top skills you need to avoid being replaced by a machine

A-level results have shown an increase in Stem subjects but tech skills remain a problem, warn some in the industry

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Cyber criminals command top-level attacks, warns Check Point

Businesses need to rethink cyber defences with nation-state attack tools in the hands of ordinary cyber criminals, warns Check Point

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424627/Cyber-criminals-command-top-level-attacks-warns-Check-Point

Find My Device: How Android's security service can manage your missing phone

Free Windows 10 installation and configuration training

There are now multiple editions and installation options for Windows 10, so picking the right version for the right purpose can get confusing.

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from Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3217324/microsoft-windows/free-windows-10-installation-and-configuration-training.html#tk.rss_all

60% off Logitech G105 Gaming Keyboard - Deal Alert

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Facebook sets out plans to open 10th datacentre by 2019

Social media giant to build new datacentre in New Albany, Ohio, to future-proof its infrastructure in the face of growing user demand

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424629/Facebook-sets-out-plans-to-open-10th-datacentre-by-2019

LG Electronics hit by suspected WannaCry attack

LG Electronics have been hit by ransomware that uses malicious code that could signal another WannaCry attack

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424623/LG-Electronics-hit-by-suspected-WannaCry-attack

The correlation between creativity, diversity and the future tech workforce

Many believe the UK computing curriculum should put more emphasis on creativity to prepare young people for an automated future

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/The-correlation-between-creativity-diversity-and-the-future-tech-workforce

Cisco pivots strategically but still loses money

Cisco is betting big on intelligent, automated networking, but its revenues are dropping as it makes the strategic shift

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424621/Cisco-pivots-strategically-but-still-loses-money

Developers lack skills needed for secure DevOps, survey shows

The growing demand for developers with security skills is outpacing supply, but a survey reveals that a lack of formal security education and training by employers is contributing to the growing skills gap

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424614/Developers-lack-skills-needed-for-secure-DevOps-survey-shows

Microsoft acquires Cycle Computing to lower barriers to HPC using cloud

Microsoft hits cloud acquisition trail to make high-performance computing accessible to a wider pool of enterprises

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424617/Microsoft-acquires-Cycle-Computing-to-lower-barriers-to-HPC-using-cloud

Barclays ring-fencing project means downtime for customers

Many Barclays services will be unavailable this weekend as part of the bank's project to separate retail and investment operations

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424615/Barclays-ring-fencing-project-means-downtime-for-customers

Where’s the KB 4034661 jumbo bug fix for Win10 Anniversary Update?

A Silicon Valley CIO’s conundrum: With mobile apps, do you build or buy?

Ann Dunkin took over as the CIO of Santa Clara County's municipal government five months ago, and ever since she has been absorbed by reorganizing and restructuring  the county's IT functions.

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from Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3215120/mobile-wireless/a-silicon-valley-cios-conundrum-with-mobile-apps-do-you-build-or-buy.html#tk.rss_all

Using Apple’s ARKit for creative and historical expression

Top Slack app tips, tricks and hacks for power users

Remember, every demo's REAL audience is Murphy

Wednesday 16 August 2017

Microsoft gets sloppy with Surface

New Windows 10 Pro edition reveals Microsoft's inconsistency

A decade of IT change since banking meltdown

With 10 years passing since Northern Rock had to be bailed out by the government, we look at how banking IT has changed since the financial crisis

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424539/A-decade-of-IT-change-since-banking-meltdown

NotPetya attack cost up to $300m, says Maersk

Danish shipping line Maersk estimates that the NotPetya cyber attack in June cost the company up to $300m

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424559/NotPetya-attack-cost-up-to-300m-says-Maersk

UK workers interested in cyber security, survey shows

Many UK workers are interested in cyber security and would consider a career in the field, a survey has revealed, which could help close the skills gap

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424571/UK-workers-interested-in-cyber-security-survey-shows

Female students less likely than male students to consider tech roles

Research by KPMG finds many female students have never considered applying for a graduate tech role, and male students are more confident in their tech skills

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424558/Female-students-less-likely-than-male-students-to-consider-tech-roles

Nordic IT professionals content in current roles

Most Nordic IT professionals are happy at their current employer, receiving competitive training and pay packages

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424550/Nordic-IT-professionals-content-in-current-roles

BrandPost: How Content Delivery Expertise Can Empower Better Security

8 steps to install Windows 10 patches like a pro

Huddle in trouble: Did the journey from startup to scaleup cause the UK cloud firm to lose its way?

What does the future hold for cloud collaboration firm Huddle, once a darling of the UK tech startup scene but now seemingly in need of a financial bailout?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Huddle-in-trouble-How-the-cloud-firm-went-from-tech-startup-success-to-financial-difficulties

Regulation and impact of cyber attacks driving security spending

Awareness of the impact of cyber attacks on business and regulation are expected to be the top drivers of continued and increased spending on cyber security, according to research firm Gartner

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424541/Regulation-and-impact-of-cyber-attacks-driving-security-spending

GDPR drives cloud firm’s Cloudian S3 object storage deployment

Interoute deployed Cloudian Hyperstore because it believes customers want object storage to help gain compliance with the forthcoming European GDPR regulations

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424542/GDPR-drives-cloud-firms-Cloudian-S3-object-storage-deployment

Fiat joins BMW's autonomous car platform initiative

Car makers Fiat and BMW are working in collaboration with Intel and Mobileye to develop a scalable platform for self-driving vehicles

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424543/Fiat-joins-BMWs-autonomous-car-platform-initiative

ClickMechanic uses GitHub to streamline coding to production

Digital service that connects car mechanics and garages to customers sees GitHub as a core part of its coding lifecycle

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424545/ClickMechanic-uses-GitHub-to-streamline-coding-to-production

Hackers hit Holyrood with Westminster-style brute-force attack

The Scottish parliament has been hit by a cyber attack similar to the one that struck Westminster in June

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424525/Hackers-hit-Holyrood-with-Westminster-style-brute-force-attack

RBS to cut 880 IT staff in London

Royal Bank of Scotland aims to reduce London-based IT workforce by 40%

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424524/RBS-to-cut-880-IT-staff-in-London

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Let's call it 80 percent-ish?

Microsoft Excel vs. Google Sheets: Which works better for business?

Tuesday 15 August 2017

Middle East salary survey reveals major challenges to close IT skills gap

Organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424456/Middle-East-salary-survey-reveals-major-challenges-to-close-IT-skills-gap

Leaked SMB exploits make malware powerful, warns Cylance

Four key exploits at the heart of hacking tools leaked by the Shadow Brokers have given malware authors a lot of power, say security researchers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424473/Leaked-SMB-exploits-make-malware-powerful-warns-Cylance

Interview: Equality starts with education, says Salesforce.org exec

Everyone needs access to education to create a level playing field for entering the technology industry, but the curriculum needs to change, says Salesforce’s Charlotte Finn

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424453/Interview-Equality-starts-with-education-says-Salesforceorg-exec

Openreach withdraws plans for wholesale dark fibre product

After a successful appeal against conditions laid down by Ofcom, Openreach has withdrawn plans to launch a wholesale dark fibre product

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424464/Openreach-withdraws-plans-for-wholesale-dark-fibre-product

How HPE is climbing the supercomputer league to reach exascale performance

Hewlett Packard Enterprise recently joined a project to develop exascale computing for the US Department of Energy. We assess the implications

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424447/How-HPE-is-climbing-the-supercomputer-league-to-reach-exascale-performance

IDG Contributor Network: Enabling the multiverse of mini-internets

The massive Android upgrade you probably didn't notice

Where we stand with this month’s Windows and Office security patches

Save on School Supplies With Amazon's Back To School Deals - Deal Alert

Exploit leaks are a cyber security game changer, says Kaspersky Lab

Leaked exploits became the game changer of the cyber threat landscape in the second quarter of 2017, say security researchers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424459/Exploit-leaks-are-a-cyber-security-game-changer-says-Kaspersky-Lab

The Google memo on diversity should be a learning opportunity

Google's knee-jerk reaction did not tackle the root cause of the controversial employee memo

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-Google-memo-on-diversity-should-be-a-learning-opportunity

AI tipped as top tech trend of next decade

In 2010, social, cloud, analytics and mobile were tipped as megatrends – now Gartner sees artificial intelligence as the emerging tech trend with the biggest potential

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424454/AI-tipped-as-top-tech-trend-of-next-decade

Hulu joins the BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix in opting to run its streaming services on AWS

US streaming firm Hulu is opting out of investing in its own datacentres by moving more of its workloads to the AWS public cloud

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424444/Hulu-joins-the-BBC-Channel-4-and-Netflix-in-opting-to-run-its-streaming-services-on-AWS

WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins under house arrest

Briton, 23, pleads not guilty to charges of writing and distributing malware

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424441/WannaCry-hero-Marcus-Hutchins-under-house-arrest

50% off Prey for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 - Deal Alert

Apple and the future of the insurance industry

IDG Contributor Network: Windows 10 Pro for Workstations: undoing a huge 1990s mistake

3 lessons for collaboration

Sometimes, bad taste matters

How to back up Android devices: The complete guide

Monday 14 August 2017

Middle East insurance broker migrates backup to the cloud

Middle East finance firm is increasingly moving to the cloud as the business grows

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424379/Middle-East-insurance-broker-migrates-backup-to-the-cloud

The Data Protection Bill is about securing UK data leadership

The UK's new data protection legislation is vital to a successful Brexit and for continued UK leadership in technology

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-Data-Protection-Bill-is-about-securing-UK-data-leadership

Statistics show retailers need to improve data security

Data breach statistics show retailers need to address customer data security ahead of the GDPR compliance deadline, a law firm has warned

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NHS Digital signs cyber security agreement with Microsoft

Support contract comes three months after NHS hit by global ransomware attack that targeted Windows computers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424387/NHS-Digital-signs-cyber-security-agreement-with-Microsoft

Everton FC works with Netskope to safeguard cloud-stored data

Cloud provider’s Active Platform will help football club secure player and fan data as GDPR deadline approaches

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424382/Everton-FC-works-with-Netskope-to-safeguard-cloud-stored-data

Nordic CIO interview: Anna Eriksson, Swedish National Land Survey

Swedish land registry’s CIO tells Computer Weekly about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation

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Two of this month’s Win7 patches causing second-screen problems

Microsoft's still trying to figure out Windows 10 support

The most annoying iPhone change ever (plus an incredibly simple workaround)

Another undocumented Surface Pro update — Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework

20 great uses for an old Android device

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Unleashing digital talent for fun and profit

With all the talk of data as the ‘new oil’, organisations can easily forget that talent – people – are the heart of delivering digital change

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Unleashing-digital-talent-for-fun-and-profit

Most consumers think they are more digitally savvy than some retailers

Consumers are becoming increasingly digital in the way they shop, and a survey shows nearly 60% think they are more digitally innovative than some retailers

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424380/Most-consumers-think-they-are-more-digitally-savvy-than-some-retailers

HBO stands firm as hackers release more stolen content

HBO appears to be standing firm and refusing to negotiate with hackers as more stolen television content is released

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424368/HBO-stands-firm-as-hackers-release-more-stolen-content

Bristol hosts successful test of 5G mobile edge computing

Participants in the three-week trial of mobile edge computing technology took part in a virtual treasure hunt around the city centre

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424373/Bristol-hosts-successful-test-of-5G-mobile-edge-computing

CIO interview: Mike Proudlock, interim head of IT, The Royal College of Surgeons

The Royal College of Surgeons has started a cloud-centric transformation programme to ensure the organisation is fit for the working challenges of the 21st century

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424307/CIO-interview-Mike-Proudlock-interim-head-of-IT-The-Royal-College-of-Surgeons

Film maker shuns cloud storage for Spectra Logic tape

Smoke & Mirrors replaces Quantum tape library with 7PB of Spectra Logic tape and decides the cloud lacks security and would be too costly for the 16TB it archives every day

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424370/Film-maker-shuns-cloud-storage-for-Spectra-Logic-tape

Integration is key to Office 365’s progress

We look at how Microsoft Office 365 works and how far it has gone towards becoming a platform for integrating other tools

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Integration-is-key-to-Office-365s-progress

A look at the future of Apple’s Smart Connector tech

OK, there's SOMETHING we've left out here...

How IT can prepare for VR, AR and MR in the enterprise

Friday 11 August 2017

Malicious email spikes in Q2, reports Proofpoint

Malicious email campaigns saw a spike in volume and increased variety in the second quarter of 2017, a cyber security report reveals

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424322/Malicious-email-spikes-in-Q2-reports-Proofpoint

Russian cyber espionage group targeting hotel Wi-Fi

A Russian cyber espionage group is targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks to carry out malware infections and potentially steal credentials, researchers warn

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424310/Russian-cyber-espionage-group-targeting-hotel-Wi-Fi

Apple TV: The comeback king

Review: How SharePoint, Confluence, IBM Connections and Yammer compare

Web-based tech can help companies in a variety of ways: agile information sharing, tighter integration and better productivity. It can also save time, improve collaboration and even lead to greater transparency.

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from Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3215274/enterprise-applications/review-how-sharepoint-confluence-ibm-connections-and-yammer-compare.html#tk.rss_all

Oh, boy. Just what we need. Another edition of Windows 10, WTFCUPFWP.

More problems with KB 4034658 August cumulative update for Win10 1607/Server 2016

BBVA tops Forrester mobile bank app chart

Spanish bank BBVA has the best mobile banking app in the world, according to Forrester Research

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424306/BBVA-tops-Forrester-mobile-bank-app-chart

Manufacturing a key target for cyber attacks

Manufacturers are a key and growing target for cyber criminals, a threat intelligence report reveals

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424302/Manufacturing-a-key-target-for-cyber-attacks

Manchester to trial smart traffic lights to reduce road congestion

Manchester will trial an AI traffic light system, which provides quick data analysis, to improve traffic flow

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424304/Manchester-to-trial-smart-traffic-lights-to-reduce-road-congestion

HSBC uses IBM to automate the processing of 100 million document pages

In another instance of banks adopting automation to lower costs and drive productivity, HSBC uses IBM analytics technology to cut down on its paper trail

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424297/HSBC-uses-IBM-to-automate-the-processing-of-100-million-document-pages

How Apple iCloud works (and what to do when it doesn’t)

Microsoft details how to install Office with Intune

Simple misunderstanding

2017 IT jobs report: Northeast region

This IT jobs report covers Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Also see our reports for the Pacific, Mountain, North Central and South Central regions, and stay tuned for our final report on the Southeast region.

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from Computerworld http://www.computerworld.com/article/3211053/it-careers/2017-it-jobs-report-northeast-region.html#tk.rss_all

Thursday 10 August 2017

Slack moves to integrate with EMM for enterprise security

China tests hack-proof quantum satellite communications

China has tested a prototype communication system that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to make it impossible for hackers to access

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450424255/China-tests-hack-proof-quantum-satellite-communications

Consumers unaware of bank account switching service despite £750m spent on IT system

TSB Bank believes the Competition and Markets Authority needs to do more to promote account switching system to consumers

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Kaspersky Lab to drop EU complaint against Microsoft

Security firm Kaspersky Lab is to drop a complaint that Microsoft is abusing its market dominance to promote its security software in light of changes to the latest Windows 10

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IT pros urged to support ‘WannaCry hero’ Marcus Hutchins

Computer experts fear chilling effect on security research over US arrest of Marcus Hutchins who halted the spread of the WannaCry ransomware

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When will your phone get Android O? A data-driven guide

Microsoft Surface reliability problem: It’s more than hardware and software

Surface Pro 4 Type Cover suddenly stops working

Sadiq Khan’s Not-Spot Team to tackle digital connectivity in London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a package of measures designed to boost digital connectivity around London

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Vue Entertainment deploys automated monitoring of cinema IT

Cinema group Vue Entertainment rolls out Kaseya's VSA tool to manage remote IT at its venues and provide proactive maintenance

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New TalkTalk fine takes total for poor data protection to £500,000

Information Commissioner’s Office fines TalkTalk for putting up to 21,000 customers’ details at risk of exposure prior to September 2014

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Picnic takes a bite out of Dutch supermarket sector

The Netherlands has the highest supermarket density in the world, yet a technology company has been able to gain market share from the established order

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Ultrafast ISPs failing customers on broadband speed, claims Which?

Statistics produced by consumer rights advocacy group Which? seem to show that people who buy faster broadband services are being badly underserved

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Gov.uk Verify fails to meet key business case targets

Government’s controversial online identity system has missed important milestones that formed the basis of its original 2015 business case

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How creative and innovative can technology made in China be?

China's IT industry is becoming more Silicon Valley-like and, as a result, more attractive to the CIOs of western enterprises

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Allied Irish Bank blends industrial and artisanal analytics to gain edge

Bank has bulked up its data analytics capability, partly with SAS, to gain a more intimate understanding of its customers

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ICO hits out at misinformation about GDPR

The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned against misinformation about the EU’s new data protection rules and how they will be applied

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Windows as a service in a nutshell, explained

Apple's ARKit needs a CMS to reach its potential

The best Google Chrome extensions of 2017

Winery uses custom-built mobile apps to consolidate insights

Like vintners through the ages, E&J Gallo Winery believes that cultivating grapes is the most important part of the winemaking process. But the Modesto, Calif.-based company also thought that the ancient art of growing and harvesting grapes for wine might benefit from some high-tech help.

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Of course, that's just an approximation...

Mingis on Tech: Android vs iOS – for mobile security, which one's better?

New in Windows security: Automatically log off suspicious users

Wednesday 9 August 2017

Over 40% of IT professionals want another general election this year

A large proportion of IT workers in the UK want another general election this year in the hope it will stave off a hard brexit

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HBO hacking gets personal

Theft of data from US television network has become personal with the release of details of actors in Game of Thrones and could signal a trend of cyber attacks on entertainment firms

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12 improvements in High Sierra's Photos app for Mac

Windows 10 1607 cumulative update KB 4034658 wipes out Update History

Automated decision making shows worrying signs of limitation

AI and data-driven decision making projects need to be handled with care – worrying limitations revealed in the law and healthcare

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Huddle pulls news of private equity deal as shareholders rage over payout size

Huddle is thought to be revising its private equity payouts to shareholders, after past and present employees describe current offer as a ‘slap in the face’

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Dubai Health Authority rolls out second smart pharmacy

Robot will dispense medicine to patients as part of Dubai healthcare IT initiative

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Websites giving hackers easy access, audit reveals

Many company websites still contain critical vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can use to carry out a variety of cyber attacks, a security audit shows

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Nordic countries top digital nations ranking, but risk stalling

Nordic countries are leaders when it comes to digitisation – but they must continue to innovate to retain their position

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WannaCry hero malware trial postponed

The US court appearance of British WannaCry hero on charges of writing and distributing malware has been postponed

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Android file transfer: How to move data between your phone and computer

10 tricks to get (and keep) Windows 10 Creators Update running smoothly

Is this what they call a learning experience?

Tuesday 8 August 2017

What's in the latest Firefox update? Support for in-browser VR, among other things

WannaCry hero due in court on malware charges

The Briton who played a key role in halting the global WannaCry ransomware attacks is due in court in the US to face charges in connection with the Kronos banking Trojan

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Security Think Tank: Use a combination of approaches to create cyber safe work environments

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

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NIS Directive plans show UK is serious about tackling cyber threats

UK government plans to implement the EU’s Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive have been welcomed for assuring its commitment to cyber defence post-Brexit

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iPad sales growth doesn't herald a tablet-as-PC rush

Google's turning up the gas on its Android-Chrome OS alignment

Apple’s ARKit: Will networks cope with the bandwidth demands?

IDG Contributor Network: Windows 10 finally has become an adult product with a child’s heart

National wireless network alternative to fixed broadband for Ireland

Huawei and CSP Imagine Communications plan to build a countrywide wireless broadband network across Ireland

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Best-in-class IT departments deliver a digital advantage

World-class IT departments are able to run systems more efficiently and deliver projects on time that have measurable business value

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KCOM fined over emergency call service failure

Telco KCOM fined after 999 calls made by Hull residents went unanswered due to flooding at a BT exchange miles away

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CIO interview: David Ivell, CIO, The Prince’s Trust

Youth charity is turning to digital means to engage with young people outside its usual reach

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Child cyber exploration good for the UK, says ex-GCHQ head

Children should be encouraged to spend more time online learning cyber skills to inspire future generations of computer scientists, cyber defenders and engineers, says former GCHQ head

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UK 31st worldwide for broadband speeds

Average broadband speed in the UK lags behind 19 European countries, as well as most of North America and Asian economies such as Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore

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Top tips to avoid a costly Office 365 subscription bill

The Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite is Microsoft’s next strategic platform. We explore the licensing implications

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What to choose? A Communication or Team Site in SharePoint

How Windows to Go can protect data for business travelers

Professionalism, always professionalism

Monday 7 August 2017

UK mulls hefty fines for CNI providers with poor cyber security

The UK is considering the same hefty fines for critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers with poor cyber security as those failing to protect the personal data of UK citizens

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IDG Contributor Network: As the iPhone turns 10, should we celebrate?

Forrester warns CIOs of cloud market consolidation risks and rewards

Market watcher's latest cloud report outlines how the consolidation of the cloud software and infrastructure market can mean good and bad news for enterprises

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Security industry welcomes planned UK Data Protection Bill

The cyber security industry has generally welcomed planned UK data protection legislation, but some say it is hypocritical in the light of the Investigatory Powers Act

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Cultural change a critical but neglected element of IoT security

Managing how people within an enterprise deal with data is a vital element of shoring up security around the internet of things, says Vodafone

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Gaming apps ‘main source’ of mobile phishing attacks, research shows

Analysis of 100,000 corporate devices shows more than a quarter of traffic going to phishing domains was from gaming apps

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TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gets 'faster in the head' with SAP analytics

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has been using SAP’s Hana database and applications to speed up players mentally, as well as using SAP Hybris to sell shirts

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UK government starts recruiting digital experts for Brexit

Department for International Trade advertises job for digital designer to support future trade arrangements

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Testing an AmpliFy mesh point as a Wi-Fi extender

It’s time to check your Windows machines and temporarily turn off Automatic Update

The Apple Watch smartwatch is finally becoming smart

Systems of insight light way ahead for data

Computer Weekly looks at why data management must become oriented towards business outcomes, not technology management outcomes

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UK calls for smart car cyber protection

A new generation of internet-connected cars will have to be better protected from cyber attackers, under tough new UK government guidance

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The case against Windows Automatic Update

Chrome readies built-in ad blocker in early version of Canary

Android vs iOS: Which is more secure?

Well, yes, that IS a question...

Sunday 6 August 2017

Government to strengthen UK data protection law

New legislation will require social media platforms to delete information about children and adults when asked

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Friday 4 August 2017

Security Think Tank: Five security controls to keep employees out of cyber firing line

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

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Expanding Extreme eyes Cisco, HPE networking business

Having acquired Avaya’s SDN and switching business, and with its purchase of Brocade’s datacentre unit imminent, Extreme Networks is on a mission to secure customers’ hearts and minds and take business from rivals

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Security audits reveal poor state of corporate cyber defences

Critical vulnerabilities detected in 47% of corporate systems investigated in security audits by Positive Technologies

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ICO highlights challenge Slack-like tools pose to public sector FOI request compliance

The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests

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Manchester to host international freedom of information event

Manchester is to host an international conference exploring the future of transparency and access to information in the UK and worldwide

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Nearly 7,000 civil service jobs at risk in government-as-a-platform strategy

Business case for Government Digital Service’s GaaP programme has predicted thousands of Whitehall job losses from new digital tools

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MPs demand answers from HMRC over Childcare Service website problems

Treasury committee chair Nicky Morgan writes to HM Revenue & Customs CEO after users reported difficulties using the new digital service

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FBI arrests UK WannaCry hero on malware charges

The Briton credited with stopping the WannaCry global malware attacks in their tracks in May has been arrested in the US on malware charges

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3 hidden iOS Settings you need to know

New Surface Pro 4 driver restores Windows Hello — and this time it’s documented

Why companies needs to embrace augmented reality

Hey, it's a LONG way up to the 26th floor!

2017 IT jobs report: South Central region

This IT jobs report covers Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Also see our reports for the Pacific, Mountain and North Central regions, and stay tuned for upcoming reports featuring other regions of the United States.

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Thursday 3 August 2017

Newcastle to put gigabit broadband in council properties

Newcastle City Council is to roll out fibre-to-the-premises broadband in 25 public housing developments

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Cyber criminals make it difficult to follow the money

Following the money is a classic technique used by law enforcement to link criminals to crimes by tracing associated financial exchanges, but that may not be easy in the case of the WannaCry attacks

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Interview: Vodafone CTO juggles legacy network and cutting-edge technology

Vodafone UK chief technology officer Jorge Fernandes talks legacy networks, digitisation and how he is positioning the operator to lead in the mobile-enabled future

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How logic games have advanced AI thinking

Pitting a chess computer against a chess champion used to be the end goal for machine intelligence. We explore how game play has improved artificial intelligence

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Microsoft 365 Business: Office + Windows 10 in one SMB-friendly subscription

The Android startup-smartphone gamble

Apple, autonomous systems, and you

Security Think Tank: Use the work environment to educate on cyber security

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

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Sub-postmasters allege 'bullying and intimidation' by Post Office over Horizon IT system

Campaigners have submitted initial evidence in group litigation against Post Office over controversial Horizon IT system

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Voice control in BBC iPlayer pilot demos Microsoft's AI ambitions

An internal BBC pilot in collaboration with Microsoft shows how voice control could be used on the iPlayer TV streaming app

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Ransom DDoS attacks on the rise

The use of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to extort money from organisations is on the rise, warns security firm Kaspersky Lab

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IT pros look to endpoint security to counter custom malware

IT professionals are focusing on endpoint security in the face of custom malware that is bypassing traditional perimeter defences, a survey shows

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44% off Aukey Dash Cam, Full HD Wide Angle With Night Vision - Deal Alert

67% off Amir 3 in 1 Cell Phone Camera Lens Kit - Deal Alert

IDG Contributor Network: SIP trunks are more reliable than a PRI T1

IDG Contributor Network: Don't be so quick to think Intel is abandoning the Internet of Things

7 unexpected ways collaboration software can boost productivity

You've just got to go through the proper channels

Wednesday 2 August 2017

Broadband satisfaction levels fall as Brits stream more content

Massive growth in data use as more people stream media content into their homes may be contributing to increased dissatisfaction with broadband services, says Ofcom

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About the Premier 100 Technology Leaders Awards

Security Think Tank: Are employees cyber pawns or cyber heroes?

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Are-employees-cyber-pawns-or-cyber-heroes

Synergy research emphases gulf between higher and lower ends of cloud provider market

Research data for the second quarter highlights the significant and growing hold the big cloud firms have on the off-premise infrastructure services market

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US plans IoT security legislation, but UK unlikely to follow

US Republican and Democrat senators have proposed legislation seeking to address security vulnerabilities in IoT devices

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UK cities outside London show signs of technology innovation

In their fifth UK Tech Innovation Index, the Open Data Institute and the Digital Catapult organisation reveal signs of tech innovation outside the UK capital – but London leads by a long way

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IT outsourcing demand fuels record deal volumes in first half of 2017

The IT outsourcing market delivered its strongest half-year performance between January and June 2017, fuelled by the activity of the financial services industry and growing demand for IT services

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Windows by the numbers: Stubborn Windows 7 unmoved by Microsoft's call to change to 10

Windows 10: A guide to the updates

Can retailers be too far ahead of the tech curve?

Ocado is winning plaudits for its innovation but analysts criticise the online grocer for its financial performance

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Can-retailers-be-too-far-ahead-of-the-tech-curve

Fruit firm W B Chambers uses IFS suite to grow business

W B Chambers, a Kentish fruit farm, has chosen IFS to support its business growth and to guard against the labour pool uncertainties of Brexit

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British Airways online check-in systems hit by another IT failure

Passengers complain of queues, delays and flight cancellations after airline's check-in systems suffer temporary outage.

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Blockchain: why and how are companies deploying digital ledgers

In this video we speak to Juniper Research about the findings from its latest research into the rollout of Blockchain

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Why are analysts deaf to Apple’s enterprise growth story?

You might want to hold off on the new Windows 10 version

How to stop annoying spam calls to your Android smartphone

And you think YOUR compile cycle takes forever...

8 ways to turn Android into a productivity powerhouse

Tuesday 1 August 2017

Top web browsers 2017: Look on the bright side, Microsoft

Excel 2016 cheat sheet

Review: In Office 2016 for Windows, collaboration takes center stage

Excel 2016 cheat sheet

Security Think Tank: Employees should only have to worry about social engineering

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Employees-should-only-have-to-worry-about-social-engineering

Businesses failing to understand GDPR compliance status

With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423730/Businesses-failing-to-understand-GDPR-compliance-status

The fine print behind Microsoft’s new Surface financing plan, Surface Plus

Surface Pro 4 problems: Windows Hello disappears, shaky screen

How to use Excel’s new live collaboration features

Android O has one curiously counterproductive new feature

MDM comparison: VMware AirWatch vs. IBM Maas360

The mobile device management (MDM) market is crowded, giving companies numerous options for locking down both devices and data. But picking out the best solution isn't always an obvious choice.

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SMEs failing to address cyber threats despite risks

Small to medium enterprises are failing to prepare adequately to address cyber threats – despite the risks – because of a false sense of security, particularly in the UK, a survey has revealed

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450423715/SMEs-failing-to-address-cyber-threats-despite-risks

Nominet invests £400,000 in digital work experience programme

Internet infrastructure firm launches programme to provide work experience to underprivileged young adults and grow their digital skills

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Young people drive worldwide internet adoption

The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies

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UK to call on US tech giants to step up fight against extremism

The UK is to call on US tech giants to take more decisive action against extremist groups that use their online platforms

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Security Think Tank: Is a ‘cyber-safe working environment’ a reasonable target?

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence?

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Is-a-cyber-safe-working-environment-a-reasonable-target

Donald Trump, the iPhone, and creating value in technology manufacturing

The US president’s desire for Apple to build iPhones in the US misses the point – in an international sector such as tech, the real value is not in manufacturing finished goods

from ComputerWeekly: All Computer Weekly Content http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Donald-Trump-the-iPhone-and-creating-value-in-technology-manufacturing

Why Facebook’s AI termination raises safety concerns

Revelations that researchers at Facebook had to switch off two bots that went rogue have raised questions about the safety of artificial intelligence

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