CW500 and IT leadership skills
The most successful IT managers have developed beyond the core technology skills and exhibit great interpersonal and communication skills to make them effective IT leaders. We talk to today's CIOs and IT directors, and to members of our CW500 Club of senior IT professionals, to learn from their experiences and examine how you can improve and develop your IT leadership skills.
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News
14 Jun 2024
Post Office scandal victims in Scotland have convictions quashed
Scotland follows England, Wales and Northern Ireland in exonerating wrongfully convicted subpostmasters en masse Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2024
Q&A: Adalbjorn Thorolfsson on IT project management in Iceland
With a small, but very sophisticated population, Iceland has unique ways of keeping up with the rest of the world in the IT sector. Adalbjorn Thorolfsson, president of the Icelandic Project Management Association, describes some lessons for the rest of the world Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Locked-down Nationwide staff make 2.5 million video calls in June
Home-working technologies are no longer just a contingency for large companies, with future working practices set to change Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Executive interview: Ford’s Graham Hoare on manufacturing ventilators
The executive director for business transformation at Ford of Britain discusses how augmented reality supported the VentilatorChallengeUK effort Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Dutch banking’s transaction monitoring utility gets green light
Plans for a shared utility to monitor financial transactions in the Netherlands have been given the go-ahead after six months of proving the concept Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
Most finance firms are multicloud, but many are unprepared for public cloud cyber attacks
Financial services firms are moving to the cloud at pace, but many are uncertain whether they could cope with an attack on an application based in the public cloud Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jul 2020
CW Middle East: Facing up to coronavirus
The UAE, like the rest of the world, continues to be heavily impacted by the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic – and technology is helping to lead the fight. Also read why the the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees its flagship digital project in high demand, and how the coronavirus has spurred the use of financial technology in Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
Interview: Mayank Prakash, global consumer CIO, and Daljit Rehal, CDO, Centrica
Two of energy giant Centrica’s tech bosses talk to Computer Weekly about the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown and the importance of company culture, innovation and using technology to make life easier for customers Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2020
Post Office scandal victims have days to raise thousands of pounds or perpetrators go scot-free
Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal need to raise thousands of pounds in a week or those responsible for their suffering will avoid scrutiny Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2020
Banks need to think like Google and not just follow it
Banks are recruiting senior thinkers from within the IT sector as digital transformations mature Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2020
Voting open for the Most Influential Woman in UK Technology 2020
Submit your vote to tell us who you think should be named the Most Influential Woman in UK Technology for 2020 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jul 2020
The privacy challenges of easing lockdown
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as pubs in the UK re-open after lockdown, we examine the privacy issues around collecting customer data for contact tracing. We look at how interconnected devices are revolutionising the manufacturing and engineering sectors. And we assess GDPR progress two years after its introduction. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
Ferry port implements terminal operation system remotely
UK ferry port takes advantage of suppliers remote-working capability to complete IT project during lockdown Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2020
CIO interview: David Allison, global head of IT, First Quantum Minerals
For his first global CIO role, the IT chief had to tackle unusual challenges such as reliable networking and IT use in inhospitable mining environments in developing countries Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
DWP publishes digital delivery results and cost of IT blunders
DWP released a number of updates of its digital transformation work including several initiatives relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, and reported more than £10m sunk in failed IT projects Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2020
CIO interview: Nick Burton, chief information and digital officer, Avon International
The international beauty brand faced a major problem when the UK went into lockdown – how could its door-to-door sales model adapt to a socially distanced world? Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
Most Influential Women in UK Tech: The 2020 longlist
Each year, during its search for influential women in UK technology, Computer Weekly asks the tech industry to nominate who it thinks should be considered for the top 50 – here is the longlist for 2020 Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2020
Why management must set long-term objectives for digital journeys
There is no quick return on investment and some projects may pose huge business risks, but business executives need to hold their nerve Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
CIO interview: Richard Gifford, CIO, Wincanton
Transforming legacy systems, making use of real-time data and exploring emerging technologies are high on the agenda for the logistics giant’s IT team Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
UK government announces Office for Talent
The Office for Talent is part of a research and development roadmap, which includes an innovation programme to accelerate innovation in government Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2020
CIO Interview: Amex Global Business Travel CTO on incident response
American Express Global Business Travel adapted an existing incident response service to support staff and clients during the lockdown Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2020
Remote working set to remain but so do management challenges
Businesses are preparing for staff to repopulate workplaces, while preparing for an inevitable increase in more flexible working Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jun 2020
Watch out for the mental shocks of ending Covid-19 lockdown
It’s easy to predict many of the pains that are going to hit business as the UK attempts to follow its neighbours in re-opening from lockdown. Businesses face a new and awkward world where social ... Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
CIO interview: Simon Moorhead of the Rail Delivery Group discusses integration
Train services across the UK are fragmented, with data and systems in silos, which makes it hard to provide a seamless experience for rail users Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2020
Unlocking value in the railway network’s data
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the rail industry is working to improve its use of data to deliver better services to passengers. Is flash the saviour of the storage universe? Our buyer’s guide assesses the choices for IT managers. And we examine the failure of the government’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2020
Standard Chartered embarks on virtual internship programme
Bank offers 300 candidates virtual placements on internship programme Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
NHSX seeks evolution of digital transformation capabilities
New approaches and team structures could be tested as a result of learnings from the work around Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2020
Former Post Office CEO and Fujitsu play the blame game in Horizon IT scandal
Post Office and Fujitsu blame each other for many of the failings in the Horizon IT scandal that wrecked lives Continue Reading
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News
24 Jun 2020
Firm that investigated controversial Post Office IT system to support criminal conviction appeals
Second Sight is working with law firm in appeals by subpostmasters against criminal convictions in Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2020
Why IT needs to align with people
IT has always strived to align with the business, but recent research has found that users are struggling to take on tech innovations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Jun 2020
How the Chelsea Flower Show blossomed as an online-only event
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the digital team at the Royal Horticultural Society about delivering the first online-only Chelsea Flower Show after the physical event was cancelled due to coronavirus. With all the talk about the consumer uses of 5G, we look at how next-generation mobile technology could benefit enterprise IT. And we examine the best practice in managing SAP systems during lockdown. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Post Office Horizon scandal victims keep pressure on government’s doorstep
Subpostmasters fighting for justice in IT scandal are pressuring government on numerous fronts, as momentum is regained after reduced activity due to Covid-19 lockdown Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2020
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves – the UK tech startup scene still needs support post-Covid
Government and investors have shown their support for tech startups during the coronavirus pandemic, but there are still challenges ahead and it's not a time for complacency Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2020
Why cross-business collaboration needs data bridges
Successful businesses have cracked internal collaboration, according to Accenture. They also use applications that can share data Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jun 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – data protection
Asia-Pacific organisations see the importance of having good data protection practices, even as they are still grappling with organisational and operational challenges. In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at the different levels of preparedness across the region and what firms can do to plug any gaps. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jun 2020
Select committee chair demands sharper teeth for review of Post Office IT scandal
Call for government review of Post Office Horizon scandal to have the power to force individuals to give evidence under oath Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jun 2020
The Covid-19 crisis: Reinventing digital transformation
Digital transformation projects are returning as organisations realise that improvements in productivity and customer engagement are now even more important – providing that the work can be done remotely and there’s still cash to pay for it Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
NHS Digital seeks suppliers for Covid-19 testing service
The NHS Digital tender aims to find a partner to handle the development, delivery and running of the coronavirus testing service Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2020
Danske Bank begins process of creating autonomous development teams
Danish bank begins the process of changing how thousands of its staff work as it attempts to be more responsive to digital demand Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Jun 2020
Europe’s controversial digital vision for the next decade
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the European Parliament’s digital vision for the next decade, including controversial plans for a regional internet. GDPR is two years old – we find out how well the law is working. And we look at how the coronavirus crisis is affecting digital skills recruitment and training. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
Gartner: CIOs should start preparing for coronavirus recovery cost cutting
To recover from the Covid-19 lockdown, businesses will need to cut costs. In doing so, Gartner urges CIOs to look at value and cost optimisation Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
NatWest develops behavioural biometrics as additional authentication
Bank is working with Visa to develop behavioural biometrics technology as an extra layer of invisible authentication Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
Blow to government review of Post Office scandal as key forensic accountants refuse to support it
The government’s proposed review of the Post Office IT scandal has received a further setback as forensic accountants join subpostmasters in refusing to back it Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Santander to recruit 3,000 more IT staff
Spanish bank to recruit a further 3,000 tech staff globally to accelerate its digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
UK to boost data science efforts in citizen services
Government Digital Service launches Data Labs to enhance services with tools such as artificial intelligence and natural language processing Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
Subpostmasters will not cooperate with government review into IT scandal
A group of subpostmasters who suffered at the hands of the Post Office’s error-prone IT system refuse to participate in a government review into the scandal, describing it as a sham Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Tech firms respond to Nordic government calls
Nordic firms are working with tech suppliers to help them get back up and running after Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Government lays out future trade plan for UK tech
Measures aim to create jobs and increase technology exports, as well as encouraging international investments into the UK Continue Reading
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11 Jun 2020
CW Europe: 5G rush in Russia
Russian mobile operators are pooling their resources to help them overcome the technical challenges of creating 5G networks. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how a public-private partnership in the Netherlands is combating business email compromise fraud. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2020
Anger as government launches ‘pathetic’ and ‘pointless’ review of Horizon scandal
The government has been accused of launching a review that fails in getting to the bottom of one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
UK tech professionals feel impact of lockdown easing
Mental health concerns increase, with a possible negative effect on the quality of work, as companies get ready to return to the office, study shows Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Danske Bank to make permanent changes to working practices
Danske Bank has seen the value of remote working during the unplanned proof of concept triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
CaixaBank introduces facial recognition ATMs
Spanish bank broadens its use of facial recognition technology on cash machines Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2020
6G, European internet, censorship: EU Parliament sets out vision for digital services
Research outlines trends for the coming decade and an action plan with some controversial recommendations to inform the decisions of policymakers around the upcoming Digital Services Act Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Bankers say artificial intelligence will separate winners and losers
The application of artificial intelligence at banks will be the difference between the ones that succeed and the ones that fail in the coming years Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
Government publishes artificial intelligence procurement guidance
A document has been published outlining the challenges for public sector buyers as well as best practices on procuring AI technology Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
CIO interview: Simon Moorhead of the Rail Delivery Group discusses integration
Train services across the UK are fragmented, with data and systems in silos, which makes it hard to provide a seamless experience for rail users Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Jun 2020
How retailers are staying connected during their coronavirus shutdown
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how the hard-hit retail sector has turned to technology to stay connected with staff during the coronavirus lockdown. Our latest buyer’s guide examines best practice in data quality and how to avoid “garbage in garbage out” syndrome. And we look at how remote working affects software development teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2020
Nordic CIO interview: Janne Puustinen, Valmet
Janne Puustinen built Finnish industrial technology company Valmet’s entire IT organisation from scratch after a demerger Continue Reading
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Video
04 Jun 2020
Debbie Forster, most influential woman in UK tech 2019 - winner’s speech
In this video of Computer Weekly’s annual diversity event Debbie Forster, CEO of the Tech Talent Charter, gives her acceptance speech as the 2019 Most Influential Woman in UK Tech Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
Dutch organisations invest heavily in compliance – but in vain
Despite the fact that companies in the Netherlands have invested heavily to comply with GDPR legislation introduced two years ago, 90% of them are still discovering fundamental weaknesses in their IT environment Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2020
MPs' investigation into Post Office Horizon IT scandal bares teeth
Select committee chair writes to former Post Office CEO demanding answers over her role in IT scandal Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
Lidl Finland speeds up with new local server racks
Lidl brings server racks to its Finnish stores in a bid to improve connectivity and introduce new services to its customers Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
CCRC sends 47 subpostmaster miscarriages of justice for appeal, asks for prosecution powers review
The Criminal Cases Review Commission sends 47 more subpostmaster cases to Court of Appeal and asks government to review private prosecution powers Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2020
How Teams and Office 365 connect NHS staff during the lockdown
NHS’s AGEM Commissioning Support Unit has migrated from on-premise SharePoint to Office 365 and is now using Teams Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Government departments could cut payment costs through API deal
The UK government adds fintech to its approved procurement list which promises to cut the costs of receiving payments Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2020
Subpostmasters to force scrutiny of government’s role in Post Office IT scandal
The government's role in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal could soon be put under the microscope as subpostmasters take their complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2020
What will be the IT security priorities of the post-coronavirus world?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, with the working world after the pandemic set to be very different, we assess the IT security priorities for the ‘new normal’. Facial recognition firms are racing to identify people wearing face masks. And how did Europe’s telecoms networks cope with the switch to remote working? Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
Egypt offers free tech scholarship to 100,000 citizens
Egypt's youths are being offered free training to help them to prepare for the careers of the future Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
HSBC platform uses AI to analyse trading data thousands of times faster
HSBC is offering its US share trading customers artificial intelligence-powered insights into public information about listed companies Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
How Saudi Arabia is using cloud to navigate the Covid-19 downturn
Organisations in Saudi Arabia are using cloud computing services to help them navigate challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2020
Councils don't have a consistent view of cyber security, says report
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government releases findings around security perceptions of local authorities Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
UK to join Covid-19 High-Performance Computing consortium
UK becomes first country outside the US to join group enabling researchers and scientists to access top supercomputers to help their work on the coronavirus Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2020
The software innovation impact of coronavirus
Software developers can work remotely, but if workers are expected to work remotely in the long term, can organisations maintain a software innovation cycle? Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2020
UK government seeks innovations to tackle space debris
Organisations developing solutions in space surveillance and tracking will be able to bid for a share of a £1m funding pot Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Subpostmasters crowdfund for justice in IT scandal
Campaign group calls for public support to help potential victims of Post Office Horizon IT scandal Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2020
Hospital uses robots to manage air supply to patients
Northampton General Hospital deploys automation to ensure oxygen is always available as demand increases amid Covid-19 crisis Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 May 2020
London Data Commission: Sharing data to help support London’s response to Covid-19
London First’s director of connectivity and competitiveness, David Lutton, talks about establishing the London Data Commission, and its contribution to coping with the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
One-third of all bank jobs are now tech-related
The proportion of jobs in banks that are technology-related is growing quickly, accelerated further by the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2020
900 more criminal prosecutions of subpostmasters could be unsafe because of IT failures
Post Office re-examines hundreds of prosecutions that could have resulted from faults in Horizon IT system Continue Reading
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26 May 2020
COO interview: Suresh Viswanathan, TSB
TSB’s chief operating officer is overseeing the bank’s operations as it strives to build the right kind of IT reputation. Continue Reading
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26 May 2020
Can Lady Gaga and Madonna get people to take IT security seriously?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after hackers threatened to release data from a US law firm’s celebrity clients, will people finally take cyber security seriously? Designing software for older users makes systems better for all – we examine how. And the IT chief at TSB explains how the bank recovered from its 2018 IT disaster. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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22 May 2020
CW Nordics: Startups face tough decisions as coronavirus hits
Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment. Also read why Swedbank is rebuilding its anti-money laundering systems, and how Nordic fintechs are developing apps to prevent more adults getting into financial difficulty. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2020
Why businesses will need to make change the new normal
The lockdown is forcing organisations to change how they operate, and a new study has found that businesses are keen to use automation where possible Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Government eyes virtual reality projects with new funding
Investment increases in competition aimed at fast-tracking development of innovations arising from the coronavirus crisis Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Coronavirus: NHSX enlists military innovation hub for Covid-19 app project
Organisations will work together to gather and share coronavirus symptom data from third-party tracker apps Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2020
Coronavirus: How CIOs can prepare for business recovery
Economic recovery will require business to work differently. CIOs may be asked to automate more and support high levels of remote working Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Post Office executive who tried to mislead judge in Horizon trial leaves via back door
Angela van den Bogerd leaves position as Post Office director quietly, despite many years of service Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
NHS trusts sign up to automation app store
Healthcare trusts extend relationships with automation supplier through access to a cloud-based marketplace of pre-baked automation Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2020
Innovate UK seeks ways to transform aviation with technology
Projects to develop new forms of air transportation can get a share of up to £30m in funding from Innovate UK Continue Reading
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19 May 2020
Ocado makes the friendly workplace robot a reality
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how Ocado is making robot-human collaboration a reality with its Armar-6 smart robot. Unified communications has become a must-have lockdown capability – we assess the key technologies. And as contact-tracing apps emerge to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, we examine the data privacy challenges. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
Flagship digital investment at Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc pays off
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company sees flagship digital project in high demand after proving its value in responding to the Covid-19 crisis Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
CIO interview: Simon Liste, chief information technology officer, Pension Protection Fund
Experience of delivering digital change in the private sector means the PPF’s IT chief is well positioned to lead transformation in a critical public sector organisation Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2020
HMRC on the hunt for permanent CDIO
New chief digital and information officer will earn at least £200,000 a year and be responsible for a £1bn tech budget Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Interview: Bev White, chief executive, Harvey Nash
The Harvey Nash executive talks about recruitment during the coronavirus crisis, a new wave of interest in outsourcing, and leadership skills and challenges Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Sweden’s Preem puts automation to the test
Preem is automating software testing as part of a wider plan that includes the introduction of robotic process automation software Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2020
Government pushes towards digital to reignite housing market
Minister calls for more virtual viewings and greater use of online tools for planning as the UK prepares to get its housing and construction sector up and running again Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
NHS digital transformation ‘slower than expected’, says NAO
The digital transformation of the NHS has been plagued by insufficient funding, technical challenges and lack of clarity, according to the National Audit Office Continue Reading
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14 May 2020
CW APAC: Trend Watch – business response to coronavirus
With countries the world over reeling from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, which has meant sweeping changes both economically and socially, Computer Weekly looks at how firms in the Asia-Pacific region have adapted to what has so quickly become the new normal. Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2020
Coronavirus: Nearly £2bn of UK fintech investment lost so far
Investment into UK fintechs falls dramatically during Covid-19 pandemic as venture capitalists hold back Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 May 2020
What will a post-pandemic world look like for IT leaders?
Two months into lockdown, Gartner is forecasting an 8% decline in global IT spending in 2020 – a figure that would be seen as catastrophic in any other year. But considering that some economies are ... Continue Reading