Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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News
13 May 2024
Norway bolsters digital transformation drive
Norway’s government backs digital transformation with major capital investment this year Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2024
Finnish industrial groups launch AI and robotics ventures
Industrial companies across a broad range of sectors in Finland are applying artificial intelligence to their operation Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
Cyber experts on how to nobble a Nobelium attack
A recent spate of attempted Nobelium cyber attacks were mostly unsuccessful, but serve as a reminder to pay attention to some more fundamental aspects of security Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2021
Thought Machine: Google-inspired banking fintech to unicorn and beyond
UK fintech unicorn Thought Machine is transforming the IT of large traditional banks, while working with fledgling digital-only challengers Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Oct 2021
The future is digital, so why is Britain’s national strategy waterfall?
UK government policy is dominated by old, traditional attitudes – rather like the waterfall approach to IT projects. Unless policymaking adopts digital-style approaches, the UK is doomed to long-term decline Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2021
Attempted hack causes Tesco website outage
Retailer’s website and app back after attempted hack caused problems over the weekend Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2021
Singapore-developed chatbot to provide genetic counselling
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore’s chatbot will kickstart the counselling process for patients who have a higher risk of contracting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
Post Office board ‘appalling’ and ‘short-sighted’, said minister researching Horizon project in 2000
A government minister investigating the controversial Horizon IT project in 2000 described the Post Office board of directors as ‘appalling, short-sighted and partisan’ Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Lloyds Bank closes more branches as customers migrate to digital channels
Banking group has announced more closures as part of the ongoing reduction of its branch network Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Oracle NetSuite embeds HSBC corporate banking services into ERP
Oracle Netsuite integrates HSBC corporate banking services into its latest software Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
American Express announces global hybrid working model
US credit card giant is latest corporate to formalise hybrid working following the success of informal policies introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Barbershop is part of digital revolution in small business sector
Barbershop continues to add digital functionality to its business after the pandemic proved its value Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Oct 2021
Back on the office network: What are the risks for mobile users?
Many people are returning to offices and bringing their mobile devices with them. What are the cyber security implications of this? Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
Zopa becomes unicorn with latest funds to go to bank operation
Zopa will invest in its growing digital bank operation after becoming a unicorn in its latest fund-raising round Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
How Samlesbury, Lancashire became the home of the National Cyber Force
The National Cyber Force, a new branch of the military, is gearing up to fight battles in cyber space from the fields of Lancashire. Its presence is expected to bring a high-tech renaissance to the region Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Oct 2021
No easy fix for vulnerability exploitation, so be prepared
Vulnerability management and disclosure is a tricky business with ethical and business ramifications for software vendors, CISOs and ethical hackers alike – and CISOs sit right in the middle of this Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2021
Global IT outsourcing sees record spending and no sign of slowing
Cloud services are being taken up by enterprises rapidly as they accelerate digital transformations Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Oct 2021
Doing the right thing: How CISOs should approach responsible disclosure
Owen Wright, responsible for penetration testing and adversary simulation at Context, part of Accenture Security, advises how CISOs should approach responsible disclosure Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
NHS Digital enhances in-house cyber awareness drive
Keep IT Confidential campaign aims to help NHS staff understand more about security threats and learn how to reduce risk Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
HPE’s GreenLake strategy pays off in APAC
HPE’s transition to an as-a-service company is paying off in Asia-Pacific where it witnessed one of the strongest quarters, thanks in part to rising demand for services Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Oct 2021
Encryption protects the marginalised – and it’s under threat
Encryption keeps marginalised groups connected and safe, but new regulatory attempts to break it put them at risk Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
SocGen to cull thousands of jobs and move to single IT platform in merger with subsidiary
French bank’s move to a single banking platform will enable it to cater for changing customer demands Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Generation Novel hybrid workers bring new demands and risks
Aruba survey warns business leaders that they must strike a balance between flexibility and security to address risky behaviours and evolving expectations of today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
Google Cybersecurity Action Team springs into life
Google has announced a new Cybersecurity Action Team, with a mission to support security and digital transformation in governments, critical infrastructure, enterprises and small businesses Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
FCA warns over future hybrid working security risks
Earlier this week, the Financial Conduct Authority issued fresh guidance to regulated organisations on keeping hybrid workers safe and secure Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry announces first public hearing
Public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal will hold its first public hearing next month Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
Microsoft warns of MysterySnail on October Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has fixed a zero-day that is being actively exploited to deliver a new remote access trojan dubbed MysterySnail to targets Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
Microsoft thwarts mega-DDoS attack on Azure platform
2.4Tbps DDoS attack on an undisclosed Microsoft Azure customer may have been the largest ever attempted against a single target Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
Covid-19 will loom over cyber strategy for years to come
In remarks delivered to a Chatham House conference, NCSC head Lindy Cameron reflects on the security challenges facing the UK, and sets out some plans for the future Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Oct 2021
The Great Resignation: Opportunities for MSPs
How can MPS providers help their customers get ahead of the talent drain with technology to drive better employee experience, engagement and productivity across the hybrid work environment? Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
Sensitive documents to stay with whistleblower after deadline for agreement for their return passes
A deadllne to agree the safe return of the sensitive banking details of former and current NatWest Group customers has passed without agreement Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
Singapore refreshes cyber security strategy
The city-state updates its national cyber security strategy to shore up the security of critical infrastructure and enterprises while growing its cyber security industry, among other goals Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Craft beer specialist Brewdog fixes serious app vulnerability
Vulnerability in brewer’s mobile app could have resulted in serious consequences for its shareholders and customers Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
Fast-moving Ryuk campaign targets healthcare organisations
Newly designated FIN12 gang leverages the work of the cyber criminal ecosystem to conduct lightning-fast ransomware attacks Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2021
NatWest admits to weaknesses in anti-money laundering systems
Bank pleads guilty to failures concerning the laundering of hundreds of millions of pounds, but says it has since improved its anti-money laundering systems Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
HCL Benelux telco partnership targets SME and government
Indian IT service provider signs partnership that will see it modernise the core technology of Proximus to offer its services through Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
ICO expresses concerns over its future independence
In its response to the government’s data protection consultation, the Information Commissioner’s Office has raised worries over its future ability to function independently of government interference Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
Twitch data breach investigations continue
Investigations are ongoing into a 125GB data breach that hit livestreaming platform Twitch, apparently the work of hacktivists Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
US lawmakers propose ransomware reporting rules
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lends her support to a bill that would require corporate ransomware victims to disclose more information about their attacks to the authorities Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Gaming service Twitch hacked, data leaked
Users of livestreaming platform Twitch may be at risk after a 125GB torrent of data was leaked Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Apache web server users urged to patch immediately
New zero-day in Apache HTTP Server is already being actively exploited and must be addressed immediately Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Auto-enrolment begins for Google multi-factor authentication
Google has started to turn on multi-factor authentication on consumer accounts by default, and aims to auto-enrol 150 million users by the end of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Israeli Orca to invest in UK cyber scene
Tel Aviv-headquartered Orca Security wants to set up a new R&D centre in the UK Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Netherlands’ Team Liquid revolutionises e-sports with data analytics
Data analysis is often used by enterprises, but the discipline is also gaining ground in other areas in the Netherlands, such as e-sports Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
New strategies needed to close the cyber security skills gap
Teaching cyber security in schools is a long-term solution to a present-day problem Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
CIO interview: Lisa Heneghan, chief digital officer, KPMG
KPMG UK’s digital leader says that in her 25-year career she has never known a more exciting time to work in IT Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
New Python-based ransomware attacks unfold in record time
Sophos researchers detail a new variety of Python-based ransomware attack targeting VMware ESXi-hosted VMs Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
Microsoft’s financial services cloud available next month
Financial finance sector-focused cloud service will be available at the beginning of November Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Oct 2021
Britain needs its amazing migrants
Fintech entrepreneur Michael Kent explains why Britain needs migrants and why government policy and media horror stories will damage the UK’s economy and reputation Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
Australian organisations lack maturity in responsible AI
Most Australian organisations are still in the early stages of their responsible artificial intelligence efforts despite growing use of AI by businesses and consumers, study finds Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Mandiant name returns to fore ahead of FireEye sale
Mandiant has completed its corporate rebrand pending the imminent sale of the FireEye products business to a private equity group Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
One Identity buys OneLogin for access management expertise
Acquisition of OneLogin adds access management solutions to One Identity’s Unified Identity Security platform Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Two arrests made in European ransomware investigation
Unnamed ransomware operation was disrupted last week in Kiev, Ukraine, following a coordinated investigation Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
How GYG Singapore moved to paperless contracts
The Singapore franchisee of Mexican cuisine specialist Guzman y Gomez has turned to electronic agreements and digital signatures to ease the administrative burden on its HR team Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
Norway and IoT: A match made in heaven
Norway is becoming a centre of internet of things innovation as tech developers look for answers to some of the country's unique challenges Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
Amnesty International exploited in malware campaign
According to new intelligence from Cisco Talos, Amnesty International’s branding and profile is being used as part of a new malware campaign that exploits people’s fears of the notorious Pegasus spyware app Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
JVCKenwood hit by Conti ransomware attack
Nearly 2TB of data was stolen from Japanese electronics firm in a Conti ransomware hit Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
IR35: Giant Group cyber attack prompts renewed calls for statutory regulation of umbrella companies
As details about the fallout from the cyber attack on the Giant Group umbrella company emerge, stakeholders say the incident should prompt the government to expedite regulating contractor payroll processing firms Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Sep 2021
Will the end of furlough help fill tech vacancies?
The closure of the government’s furlough scheme may not help the tech sector fill the most technical vacancies, but it could bolster available talent for the longer term Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2021
UK consumers would collectively pay over £1bn a year for control of their data
UK consumers are willing to pay a small fee per month to have control of the data they share with Google and Facebook Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
Russia arrests prominent cyber security executive
Founder and CEO of cyber security firm Group-IB detained in Moscow on treason charges Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
FoggyWeb malware latest tool of dangerous Nobelium APT
Microsoft’s threat intelligence team warns of a new strain of malware being used by the Russia-linked Nobelium APT Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
The Security Interviews: How SolarWinds came through its darkest hour
In his first major UK press interview, SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna tells Computer Weekly how a relentless focus on transparency saw the company safely through a nightmare cyber breach scenario Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
UK consumer trust in banks, retailers and telcos declines as scams increase
Consumers are blaming banks, retailers and social media for the huge increase in online scams, survey shows Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
How one red team exercise averted a new SolarWinds-style attack
Palo Alto Networks shares details of how its red teamers found and sealed a customer vulnerability that could have led to another SolarWinds-style supply chain attack Continue Reading
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E-Zine
28 Sep 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak talks tech
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Chancellor of the Exchequer about his plans to support innovation and growth in the UK tech sector. Composable IT is the latest trend in building software to support business change. And Halfords built its own service management software – and now is selling it to other retailers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
APAC IT spending to grow by 9.3% in 2021
Organisations across the region will spend more on technologies such as AI and IoT this year, as part of their long-term investment plans to improve operational efficiency and customer service Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
Fixing the SME tech crisis
Although technology can drive post-pandemic economic recovery, the gap between those businesses with sufficient IT skills and those struggling is widening Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
Dubai International Finance Centre’s data protection law to be boosted by new federal regulation
New UAE data protection regulation on the horizon a year after a Dubai-specific law came into force Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2021
CIO interview: Jon Braithwaite, CIO, Compass Group UK & Ireland
FTSE 100 catering services company is undergoing a widespread overhaul of its technology and improving the digital offering to customers Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Sep 2021
Why UK firms should reconsider jurisdiction in technology contracts after Brexit
UK companies may need to reconsider how they draft some IT contracts with suppliers since the country left the European Union Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2021
IR35 reforms: HMRC confirms compliance checks under way in financial services, oil and gas sectors
Less than six months after the roll-out of the IR35 reforms to the private sector, HMRC has confirmed it has started writing letters to companies requesting details of their compliance procedures Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Fresh alert over Conti ransomware surge
Conti ransomware crew appears increasingly active, prompting fresh warnings from the US authorities Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2021
Threat actors target VMware vCenter Server users
Users of VMware vCenter Server are advised to patch a series of vulnerabilities post haste Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
UK pivot to hybrid tech could add £76bn to GDP
Study shows rise in hybrid working could boost GDP by £48bn annually as part-time workers increase hours and investment in hybrid technologies could add nearly £80bn over next four years Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
JP Morgan Chase to replace core banking system with Google-inspired cloud platform
JP Morgan Chase is the latest bank to acquire the cloud-native core banking technology of UK fintech Thought Machine Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Mastercard invests in digital competence training for five million very small businesses
Mastercard is working with suppliers to embed training for small businesses onto their digital platforms Continue Reading
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News
22 Sep 2021
Legacy, unautomated IT was root cause of human error in pensions underpayment
Caseworkers at Department for Work and Pensions had to use systems dating back to 1988 and manually move data to different systems, leading to human error Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2021
Managing cyber risk through integrated supply chains
High-profile supply chain cyber attacks have caused huge disruption this year. PA Consulting’s Carl Nightingale considers key questions business leaders should be asking of their organisations Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Investigation launched after MoD email blunder
Exposure of PII on Afghan interpreters who worked with the UK may put hundreds at risk of Taliban reprisals Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Spanish police bust Mafia-linked phishing gang
A joint operation between European authorities has dismantled a cyber criminal gang with links to the Italian Mafia Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Sep 2021
Managed print services opportunities when the chips are down
From cars to consumer electronics, the global chip shortage is disrupting supply chains and causing price rises across industries. The print industry is not immune, with printers and MFPs reliant ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
BlackMatter gang ramps up attacks on multiple victims
A wave of new BlackMatter ransomware attacks is hitting organisations around the world, even as the US authorities mull new sanctions on ransom payment infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
London Tech Week: London and South losing out on productivity
There appears to be a massive gap between the most and least productive businesses, and tech and tech skills are key ingredients of productivity Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Sep 2021
How Estonia’s country-as-a-service scheme has attracted tens of thousands of foreign entrepreneurs
Estonia has created a country-as-a-service offering which is attracting entrepreneurs and businesses from across the world Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
ASEAN organisations face observability gap
Organisations in Southeast Asia are grappling with a hodgepodge of observability tools and have some way to go before they can achieve full visibility over their technology stacks Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2021
Is the tech sector facing an IT skills exodus?
Three out of five of tech professionals say they are looking to move jobs over the next year. Why is this, and how big a skills problem is the tech industry facing? Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
Aftershock eyes corporate PC market
Singapore-based custom PC supplier Aftershock has set up a corporate sales team and is looking to offer a desktop as a service for business customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 Sep 2021
CW APAC: Buyer’s guide to robotic process automation
In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at the adoption of robotic process automation in APAC and where the technology fits in the wider automation landscape Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Sep 2021
IR35 reforms: Tech firms warned off relying on high-risk compliance workarounds
Several months have passed since the onset of the IR35 reforms in the private sector, but compliance with the rules remains an ongoing process, warns Brookson Legal’s Matt Fryer Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Bitdefender launches free REvil ransomware decryptor
Working alongside law enforcement partners, Bitdefender has developed and released a tool to help REvil victims recover their data for free Continue Reading
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Video
16 Sep 2021
Inside nib’s digital transformation journey
In this video interview with Computer Weekly, Brendan Mills, CIO of nib, talks about the insurance company’s digital transformation strategy Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Travel-themed phishing lures spiked this summer
As people begin to take holidays again after more than a year of restrictions and lockdowns, opportunist cyber criminals have taken note, according to new data from Palo Alto’s Unit 42 Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Interview: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on supporting the UK tech sector
Computer Weekly talked to Sunak at a Treasury event in front of an audience of tech sector leaders, investors and startups, to discuss how the government can support the digital economy Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Microsoft patches 66 vulnerabilities in September update
Another lighter-than-usual Patch Tuesday update includes important fixes for recently disclosed vulnerabilities, including a dangerous zero-day, and an update in the PrintNightmare saga Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Renault set to test out Google supply chain digital twin
Digital twin simulation of supply chain draws in disparate data sources to deliver efficiencies and prevent disruptions Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Mass health tracker data breach has UK impact
The leak of a database of 61 million users of health-tracking devices includes records on individuals located in the UK Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Cost of ransomware attack in financial sector exceeds $2m
Mid-sized financial services organisations worldwide spend an average of over $2m recovering from ransomware attacks Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability used by spyware firm NSO
Apple patches ForcedEntry vulnerability that was used to target political activists with spyware Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
CCRC refers six more subpostmaster convictions for appeal
An additional six subpostmasters’ convictions have been referred for appeal in Post Office IT scandal Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Smishing attacks up sevenfold in six months
Scam text messages are reaching pandemic proportions, thanks in part to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Olympus likely victim of BlackMatter ransomware
Key IT systems remain shut off at Olympus, five days after what seems to have been a BlackMatter ransomware attack Continue Reading