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Two-thirds of UK firms hiring for GDPR

Most UK firms are planning to hire extra staff to help them meet the requirements of the EU’s new data protection regulation Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Security Think Tank: Resilience means preparing for unpreventable cyber threats

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are resilient? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

The government has launched a survey to find out what advanced and specialist digital skills are needed in the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple's Real Reason for Finally Joining the Net Neutrality Fight

Apple's Real Reason for Finally Joining the Net Neutrality Fight Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Government consults on fibre broadband rate relief

The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation on the draft regulations covering business rate relief for new fibre broadband infrastructure Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Open source helps Schiphol fly to multi-clouds

Amsterdam airport Schiphol is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana to offer integration

Amazon and Microsoft’s voice assistants will be able to integrate with each other to provide users with the best features from both Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In-house Vodafone MVNO pitches to youth market

Vodafone targets under-25s with a free social data MVNO concept called Voxi Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How an idea built on web freebies and low-cost tools evolved into a virtual NHS clinic

We speak to an NHS trust about how readily available web software helped clinicians get a pioneering project off the ground Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Suspected UK bank cyber attacker extradited from Germany

A British man suspected of cyber attacks on banks is back in the UK to face charges Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google and Microsoft Can Use AI to Extract Many More Ad Dollar from Our Clicks

Advances in artificial intelligence can help Google, Microsoft, and other tech giants grow their online advertising revenues Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

PCI DSS compliance reduces likelihood of data breaches

A Verizon report shows a link between compliance with the payment card industry security standard and an organisation’s ability to defend against cyber attacks, but nearly half are failing to maintain compliance Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tegile launches NVMe IntelliFlash N Series and gets bought by WD

Tegile adds all-NVMe drive products in a bid to help customers consolidate workloads from transactional processing to file services, but full NVMe performance has to wait Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

HCL expands global network with Swedish delivery centre

HCL has opened another delivery centre in the Nordic region, this time in Gothenburg, Sweden Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Challenger bank Fidor reaches 200,000 customers

Fintech trailblazer Fidor now has more than 200,000 people using its banking services, but its CEO believes the fintech environment is getting tougher Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

It is a single line in GDPR, but the right to be forgotten has huge implications on corporate IT. Io-Tahoe vice-president, Stuart Tarmy, explains why Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Researcher finds over 711 million compromised email accounts

A security researcher has discovered a spambot using more than 711 million compromised email accounts to spread data-stealing malware Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

CeX breach shows personal data is still vulnerable

A breach of the personal details of more than two million customers of used technology goods store CeX has prompted fresh calls for better data protection by retailers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Ocado launches voice-driven shopping app for Amazon Alexa

Online supermarket’s Amazon Echo application aims to give consumers a simple, seamless retail experience Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Making a Tropical Storm Harvey Donation? Go With Cash

As Houston donations rush in, consider not just what to give, but when it can get there. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Do We Need a Speedometer for artificial intelligence?

Measuring how quickly machines are getting smarter could help us prepare for the consequences for society and the economy. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

For Broadband Connections, How Fast is Fast Enough?

FCC considers changing definition of 'broadband,' in move that could hit rural areas. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Canadian University Dubai upgrades network with Dell EMC

Dubai-based university upgrades its network infrastructure to support more students Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Computer Weekly’s annual salary survey reveals the average salary for technology professionals in the UK and Ireland is between £50,000 and £75,000 Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

DataCentred goes into administration after £1.8m losses

Administrators appointed after datacentre and cloud operator recorded losses of almost £1.8m in the last financial year Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The NIS Directive: the implications for UK technology businesses

With the European Union NIS Directive to be implemented into UK law in May 2018, it is important for technology companies to ascertain if and how they will be affected Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Fast-food chain decides to outsource its digital developments globally to French IT services giant Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google removes Play Store apps used in WireX DDoS botnet

Google has axed around 300 Play Store apps after security researchers revealed the apps were hijacking Android devices to carry out DDoS attacks Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Business continuity will keep servers operational, but tropical storm appears to have taken out one of IBM’s basements Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What key things should organisations be doing in terms of cyber defences to ensure they are robust/resilient? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Satellite broadband beams solar eclipse footage to millions

ViaSat network supports Nasa’s solar eclipse live broadcast, streaming high-resolution images and footage around the world Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Saudi Telecom Company creates cloud computing giant

The IT joint venture in Saudi Arabia will drive the digitisation of government services Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Harvey Shows Progress on Emergency Communications Since Katrina

As Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc on Southeast Texas, crucial cellular networks remain largely stable, reflecting progress since Katrina. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK critical infrastructure skipping security checks

Almost two-fifths of the UK’s national infrastructure providers have not completed basic cyber security steps recommended by the UK government, an FOI response shows Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

New Uber CEO Khosrowshahi Knows Many Tricks—He'll Need Them All

Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will take over the scandal-plagued ride-hailing company, the world's most valuable startup Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What I Learned at Gerrymandering Summer Camp

Why math may—or may not—save US elections. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Business confidence in managing digital threats low, survey shows

Business digital transformation and cyber threats have outpaced enterprise security capacity, a survey has revealed Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How AI can aid, not replace, humans in recruitment

Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in a number of industries and brings advantages and disadvantages in the field of recruitment Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Businesses must check their software licences before they introduce robotic process automation or they risk breaking the rules Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

The number of both male and female students who chose to take a computing GCSE increased in 2017 Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Spending with SMEs through Cabinet Office Digital Marketplace framework goes over £1bn, but figures suggest SMEs getting smaller proportion of sales Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Most customers simply trust storage suppliers and resellers to recommend the right product for their workloads, while a small minority test their needs and involve application owners Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Day I Found Out My Life Was Hanging by a Thread

Startup CEO Matt Bencke, 45, thought he’d thrown out his back. Then he went to the ER and received the most sobering news of his life. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Damore Case Could Spawn More Legal Headaches for Google

Fired Google engineer and his lawyer say others claim discrimination for political views Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google and Walmart's Partnership Will Be a Real Test For Amazon

If anyone can take a bite out of Amazon, it's the combined forces of Walmart and Google. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Sub-prime lender links technology upgrade to financial problems

Lender partly blames new automation software for its poor performance Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Automation and software-defined IT can bridge server skills gap

New research from 451 Group has identified a shortfall in server skills, but IT admins appear less willing to adopt tech helpers such as automation Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East

The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

One-Time Allies Sour on Joining Trump Tech Team

Obama welcomed a new generation of techies to the White House. Now, some fear such gains may be erased under Trump. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cambridgeshire firefighters get rugged tablets for frontline work

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue is deploying ruggedised Panasonic tablets across its service to help personnel access vital information in an emergency Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Blockchain could reduce deaths and illness resulting from food contamination

Some of the biggest companies in the food supply sector are working with IBM to find ways to use blockchain technology to improve food safety Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Sorry, Banning ‘Killer Robots’ Just Isn’t Practical

Elon Musk and others seek restrictions on use of autonomous weapons Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cisco buys hyperconvergence software supplier

Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyperconvergence software Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

E8 dodges NVMe/controller bottleneck with server processing

Startup E8 announces v2 of its NVMe-based products with LUNs, Raid and thin provisioning as it sidesteps the NVMe-controller bottleneck by offloading processing to app servers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Barclays installs devices to monitor office use

Barclays bank has installed sensors connected to a cloud-based analytics platform to monitor and analyse office use Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why It’s So Hard to Define What Online Hate Speech Is

Why did YouTube remove a World War II video? Because algorithms, and humans, are flawed Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Wearables on the rise in the Middle East

The take up of wearables in the Middle East is growing mainly as a result of consumer demand for smartwatches Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Second phase of electronic medical record system goes live in Dubai

Dubai Health Authority continues its progress towards a fully integrated electronic patient records system Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Sorry, Banning ‘Killer Robots’ Just Isn’t Practical

Elon Musk and others seek restrictions on use of autonomous weapons Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

HSBC streamlines mortgages with Capita software

Bank is using software to improve its mortgage application processes and subsequently increase business through brokers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

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

NotPetya highlights cyber risk in shipping industry

Malware attack has shown that the shipping industry is vulnerable to cyber attacks, with Danish shipping giant Maersk reporting potential cost of up to $300m Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Infosys CEO resigns amid public criticism from a founder

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka steps down, with the company blaming criticism from a company founder for his decision Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Machines Learn a Biased View of Women

Image recognition software showed a tendency to associate women with shopping and men with shooting. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Top UK directors lack training to deal with cyber attacks

The UK’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to a government-backed audit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Researchers find potentially lethal car hack with no quick fix

Security researchers have discovered a supplier-neutral and stealthy smart car hack that can drastically affect the performance and function of the vehicle Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Best of VMworld 2017 Awards nominations now open until 31 August

Read the criteria for the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards and find out how to submit your nomination Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

FCC Pledges Openness -- Just Don't Ask To See Complaints

Agency shielding complaints about internet providers, analysis of website outage Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Proposed California Law Targets Sexual Harassment in Venture Capital

Bill is a direct response to the deluge of sexual-harassment allegations from female startup founders. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Proposed California Law Targets Sexual Harassment in Venture Capital

Bill is a direct response to the deluge of sexual-harassment allegations from female startup founders. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

School leavers urged to look at cyber security apprenticeships

Cyber security apprenticeships are a good alternative to ‘clearing’ and debts, according to security certification body, Crest Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Enterprises will need more bandwidth than public internet

As enterprises continue to digitise their operations over the next few years, their demand for data and bandwidth capacity will massively increase, says Equinix Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

LG Electronics hit by suspected WannaCry attack

LG Electronics have been hit by ransomware that uses malicious code that could signal another WannaCry attack Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom on Free Speech, Artificial Intelligence, and Internet Addiction.

Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What does the future hold for cloud collaboration firm Huddle, once a darling of the UK tech startup scene but now seemingly in need of a financial bailout? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Everybody Chill: Robots Won't Take All Our Jobs

Everyone thinks automation will take all our jobs. The evidence disagrees. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Organisations in the Middle East are not offering IT staff enough training and don’t employ enough women in IT Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

New Media and the Messy Nature of Reporting on the Alt-Right

The press is grappling with a conundrum: how much coverage of the so-called alt-right is too much coverage? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Uber Settles with FTC Again, This Time over 2014 Privacy Breach

Agreement is ride-hailing company's second FTC settlement this year. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Openreach withdraws plans for wholesale dark fibre product

After a successful appeal against conditions laid down by Ofcom, Openreach has withdrawn plans to launch a wholesale dark fibre product Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Everyone needs access to education to create a level playing field for entering the technology industry, but the curriculum needs to change, says Salesforce’s Charlotte Finn Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

US streaming firm Hulu is opting out of investing in its own datacentres by moving more of its workloads to the AWS public cloud Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East insurance broker migrates backup to the cloud

Middle East finance firm is increasingly moving to the cloud as the business grows Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Statistics show retailers need to improve data security

Data breach statistics show retailers need to address customer data security ahead of the GDPR compliance deadline, a law firm has warned Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Data Protection Bill is about securing UK data leadership

The UK's new data protection legislation is vital to a successful Brexit and for continued UK leadership in technology Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Bristol hosts successful test of 5G mobile edge computing

Participants in the three-week trial of mobile edge computing technology took part in a virtual treasure hunt around the city centre Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Russian cyber espionage group targeting hotel Wi-Fi

A Russian cyber espionage group is targeting hotel Wi-Fi networks to carry out malware infections and potentially steal credentials, researchers warn Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Defense Secretary James Mattis Envies Silicon Valley’s AI Ascent

The academic and commercial spheres are seeing rapid advances in AI technology. And the Pentagon wants in. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

BBVA tops Forrester mobile bank app chart

Spanish bank BBVA has the best mobile banking app in the world, according to Forrester Research Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Benchmark Capital Just Sued Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick For Fraud

Venture-capital firm claims former CEO duped board into approving expansion plant to retain control of company. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Facebook Watch Muscles Into Online Video

Data on what videos users watch and for how long makes new offering a formidable player. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google Abruptly Cancels Town Hall About Jame's Damore's Memo

"TL;DR Sorry for the late notice but we are going to cancel today’s Town Hall"*emphasized text* Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google's CEO Must Answer These Questions About That Memo

More than 5,400 Google employees have weighed in on queries Sundar Pichai should tackle related to controversial diversity memo. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

TSB Bank believes the Competition and Markets Authority needs to do more to promote account switching system to consumers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Vue Entertainment deploys automated monitoring of cinema IT

Cinema group Vue Entertainment rolls out Kaseya's VSA tool to manage remote IT at its venues and provide proactive maintenance Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Picnic takes a bite out of Dutch supermarket sector

The Netherlands has the highest supermarket density in the world, yet a technology company has been able to gain market share from the established order Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

HBO hacking gets personal

Theft of data from US television network has become personal with the release of details of actors in Game of Thrones and could signal a trend of cyber attacks on entertainment firms Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google DeepMind AI Declares Galactic War on StarCraft

An artificial intelligence bot that beat StarCraft would be much more impressive than mastering the board game Go. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google Memo Author James Damore Offended Fellow Students in Grad School Skit

The Google memo author performed in an off-color skit during a class retreat and used suggestive phrases that one attendee said "crossed the line." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google Manifesto Author James Damore Just Might Have a Legal Case

James Damore has filed complaint with NLRB and says his firing violated California law. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Websites giving hackers easy access, audit reveals

Many company websites still contain critical vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can use to carry out a variety of cyber attacks, a security audit shows Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Internal Messages Show Some Google Employees Supported James Damore’s Manifesto

Leaked internal messages show that several coworkers rallied around James Damore's now-infamous Google memo. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

James Damone, Fired for Writing the 'Google Memo,' Just Might Sue

Google dismissed Damore for "perpetuating gender stereotypes" in a memo he posted to internal forums last week. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Andrew Ng’s Next Project Takes Aim at the Deep Learning Skills Gap

Artificial intelligence expert Andrew Ng has a new online course to teach deep learning skills to coders Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

National wireless network alternative to fixed broadband for Ireland

Huawei and CSP Imagine Communications plan to build a countrywide wireless broadband network across Ireland Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Finally: New Augmented Reality App Mirage Injects the Internet Into Real Life

Mirage doesn't just uncover secret messages—it lets the internet ooze out of your phone and into your surroundings. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

That Google Manifesto Really Put Executives In a Bind

Memo challenges company's training on unconscious bias Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

That Google Manifesto Really Puts Executives In a Bind

Memo challenges company's training on unconscious bias Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

That Google Manifesto Really Puts Executives In a Bind

Memo challenges company's training on unconscious bias Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK mulls hefty fines for CNI providers with poor cyber security

The UK is considering the same hefty fines for critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers with poor cyber security as those failing to protect the personal data of UK citizens Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Forrester warns CIOs of cloud market consolidation risks and rewards

Market watcher's latest cloud report outlines how the consolidation of the cloud software and infrastructure market can mean good and bad news for enterprises Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Apple ARKit Proves the Future of Augmented Reality Will Be on Your Phone

Apple's ARKit draws interest in the mundane -- fitting furniture in a room, a digital tape measure. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft Chatbot Trolls Shoppers for Online Sex

Program creates fake ads, send warning to those who respond: "You may be contacted by law enforcement." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Government to strengthen UK data protection law

New legislation will require social media platforms to delete information about children and adults when asked Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Government to strengthen UK data protection law

New legislation will require social media platforms to delete information about children and adults when asked Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why People Can’t Stop Talking About Zuckerberg 2020

The CEO of Facebook has denied that his tour of America is about presidential aspirations. So why can’t we let it go? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Meet Alex, the Russian Casino Hacker Who Wins at Slot Machines and Makes Millions

A mathematician-turned-criminal unleashes his agents on casinos around the world. But there’s money in the extortion racket, too. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What Did Martin Shkreli Do to Make the Internet So Angry?

A short rundown of the what the "pharma bro" did to become an internet villain. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google Drops the YouTube Video Review Firm ZeroChaos

Google ended its contract with ZeroChaos, which supplied human ad raters, leaving many unemployed. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Manchester to host international freedom of information event

Manchester is to host an international conference exploring the future of transparency and access to information in the UK and worldwide Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Newcastle to put gigabit broadband in council properties

Newcastle City Council is to roll out fibre-to-the-premises broadband in 25 public housing developments Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Do Not Mistake Orrin Hatch for #HipsterAntitrust

The senator is not radical enough to be part of the #hipsterantitrust Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

Vodafone UK chief technology officer Jorge Fernandes talks legacy networks, digitisation and how he is positioning the operator to lead in the mobile-enabled future Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

IT pros look to endpoint security to counter custom malware

IT professionals are focusing on endpoint security in the face of custom malware that is bypassing traditional perimeter defences, a survey shows Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Broadband satisfaction levels fall as Brits stream more content

Massive growth in data use as more people stream media content into their homes may be contributing to increased dissatisfaction with broadband services, says Ofcom Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump's Radical Immigration Crackdown Won't Help Tech

And it's ripped from the playbooks of anti-immigrant groups the SPLC considers hate groups. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

The IT outsourcing market delivered its strongest half-year performance between January and June 2017, fuelled by the activity of the financial services industry and growing demand for IT services Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Fruit firm W B Chambers uses IFS suite to grow business

W B Chambers, a Kentish fruit farm, has chosen IFS to support its business growth and to guard against the labour pool uncertainties of Brexit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What Biotech CEOs (and Their Funders) Learned From the Theranos Debacle

Biotech investors are still stunned by the rise and fall of the one-drop blood testing startup. But they're hellbent on making sure they don’t all get burned again. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Obama Alums Pour $1.5 Million Into Progressive Tech Startups

Investments aim at tools to bolster Democrats in coming elections. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

No, Facebook’s Chatbots Will Not Take Over the World

Bots programmed to swap balls, hats, and books fell into a hype-vortex. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Men Will Lose the Most Jobs to Robots, and That's OK

Automation is so much more than an economic issue. It's an identity, and—critically—a gender problem. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

What are the best security controls to ensure a safe working environment where employees do not have the unfair pressure of being the first line of cyber defence? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

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

The US president’s desire for Apple to build iPhones in the US misses the point – in an international sector such as tech, the real value is not in manufacturing finished goods Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why Facebook’s AI termination raises safety concerns

Revelations that researchers at Facebook had to switch off two bots that went rogue have raised questions about the safety of artificial intelligence Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Young people drive worldwide internet adoption

The UN’s ICT agency shows young people are at the forefront of internet adoption, particularly in developing economies Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Bitcoin Is Splitting in Two. Now What?

Dispute over currency’s path sparks creation of offshoot Bitcoin Cash Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .