Netxtract: December 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!

To read this article in full, please click here

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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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(Insider Story)

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

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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

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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

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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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