Sunstreak Systems

Ikea teams up with the gig economy's TaskRabbit, the latest in a series of such partnerships. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

To Compete With New Rivals, Chipmaker Nvidia Shares Its Secrets

Nvidia, beneficiary of the AI boom, is open-sourcing new chip design to fend off new competitors. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Young wayward hackers could help fill Dutch IT skills gap

An initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Facebook Built Its Vision of Democracy on Bad Data

Mark Zuckerberg argues that more information reaching more people enhances democracy. But, as the adage goes, quantity does not equal quality. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Finnish tax administration strengthens cyber security capabilities

Tax administration steps up cyber security initiatives as more of its services are delivered digitally Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cyber security should be data-based, says NCSC

The National Cyber Security Centre has begun several initiatives in its first year and hopes to use data drawn from those to drive better cyber security practices Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What is intent-based networking, and what can it do for your business?

Beyond the marketing hype, does intent-based networking mean anything, and can it improve how your infrastructure runs? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

EC threatens legislation if tech companies fail to act on terrorism and hate speech

European Commission adds to growing political pressure on technology companies by threatening legislation if they fail to remove terrorist posts and hate speech from the internet quickly Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Virtus sets out plans to build London’s largest datacentre campus

Colocation provider outlines the next phase of its expansion plans, which will see it build out its presence in west London Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft Azure joins Géant's Europe-wide IaaS mega-framework

Microsoft joins Géant's bid to create a cost-effective and accessible cloud procurement hub for Europe's education and research community Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Where the device hits the network – a mobile device management update

As business becomes increasingly mobile, we look at the latest trends in mobile device management to give businesses the edge Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google's Search Changes Won't Really Level Playing Field

In response to EU ruling, Google will allow rivals to bid on coveted spot near top of page. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

WannaCry an example of pseudo-ransomware, says McAfee

The global WannaCry and NotPetya attacks were both examples of pseudo-ransomware, according to McAfee researchers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Grosvenor signs broadband investment deal for London’s West End

Landowner and property developer has signed a co-investment partnership with Openreach to address poor broadband connectivity standards in parts of the capital Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Maxta adds Red Hat in plan to help customers dodge ‘VMware tax’

Maxta allows migration from VMware to Red Hat Virtualization on its hyper-converged infrastructure nodes and looks forward to PCIe upgrades to help unleash NVMe Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google's Search Changes Won't Really Level Playing Field

In response to EU ruling, Google will allow rivals to bid on coveted spot near top of page. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why Do Startups Fail? Because Hardware is Hard

Crowdfunding for hardware startups may not reflect consumer demand. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Large scale IoT deployments double in 12 months

Vodafone’s fifth annual look at the IoT market reveals that the percentage of companies with more than 50,000 connected devices has effectively doubled in the past year Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cyber Security Challenge UK launches charitable foundation

Cyber Security Challenge UK is setting up charitable foundation to boost accessibility and diversity in cyber security, with an emphasis on supporting those from a disadvantaged background Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK spending on subscription services triples in a year

Almost all UK adults subscribe to services for products they would traditionally pay for up front Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Myanmar's Internet Disrupted Society—and Fueled Extremists

The Southeast Asian nation adopted the internet faster than any other country. Ever. Here's what that feels like and what it has unleashed. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Facebook's Crackdown Ahead of German Election Shows It's Learning

Facebook deleted tens of thousands of fake accounts and highlighted contrasting views ahead of German election, in bid to combat fake news. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

SDN an essential component of future public sector networks

Public sector organisations need to adopt software-defined networking to deliver more agile and resilient networks that bring fit-for-purposes services to users and citizens Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How and why to conduct a cyber threat and risk analysis

An ethical hacker’s insights into how and why organisations should conduct a cyber threat and risk analysis based on nine years’ experience conducting penetration tests for hundreds of organisations Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Gartner: Alibaba outperforms AWS, Microsoft and Google in public cloud revenue growth

While Amazon remains leader of the IaaS and public cloud market, Gartner’s figures highlight emerging competitive pressure from Alibaba on the other runners and riders in the market Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Talent shortage keeps Nordic IT companies focused on job satisfaction

Nordic companies are aiming to win the race for scarce IT professionals through improving the workplace and concentrating on employees’ job satisfaction levels Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How retailers are using technology to remain relevant

From the constant innovation at Asos, Amazon and Missguided to the new supply chain prowess flaunted by Diesel and Gap, fashion retailers are investing in tech to stay relevant to their customers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

ATM cyber attack a growing threat, warns Europol

Cyber attacks on bank cash machines are a growing problem despite strong law enforcement cooperation, warns Europol Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Prices and unnecessary upgrades push consumers to buy second-hand mobile devices

People in the UK are growing tired of regular upgrade cycles for mobile devices Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK-EU talks have failed to raise confidence of IT leaders

IT decision-makers are no more confident about how Brexit will affect them despite this year’s general election and talks between the EU and the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Facebook Can Absolutely Control Its Algorithm

Social network has repeatedly shown ability to tackle tough problems---when they threaten the bottom line. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

New Twist on Venture Capital Taps a Well-Connected Village

Long list of luminaries backs new VC fund, pledges 'time and energy' to the portfolio. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Health sector and social media top cyber targets

The healthcare sector and social media users are popular targets for cyber attackers, a report has revealed Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Building ‘senseable’ cities will be the talk of Gitex

MIT professor will present his vision of smart city developments at Gitex 2017 in Dubai Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Equifax breach claims another scalp

The CEO of Equifax has stepped down – the third executive to leave the company after it disclosed a massive data breach Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Skills shortage tops Security Serious agenda

Tackling the shortage of cyber security skills tops the agenda for the Security Serious Week, an industry initiative aimed at helping organisations become more security savvy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

GDPR for the CIO: Data protection is about more than GDPR compliance

If you approach GDPR as if compliance is all that matters, then you're bound to fail – data protection should be at the heart of business strategy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Passive optical LAN: When network speed, bandwidth and security matter

Copper-based local area networks are increasingly unfit for purpose in a digital enterprise, but passive optical LANs may be a solution. Tech evangelist Paul Ryan, chair of the Association of Passive Optical LAN, explains why Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tech sector advisory network expands to Spain

The 5,000-strong Global Tech Advocates network of IT industry experts that supports technology companies is expanding its service to Spain Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tegile says NVMe bottleneck is in the network

Tegile's chief technology officer says the NVMe roadmap is all in place, but the key bottleneck is in the network and the applications, not its controllers. They’re ready to scale out into clusters for NVMe Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Verizon Reveals the (Faded) Secrets of Yahoo Search

Yahoo's new owner is converting a data-crunching tool to open source, allowing others to use or modify it. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Verizon Reveals the (Faded) Secrets of Yahoo Search

Yahoo's new owner is converting a data-crunching tool to open source, allowing others to use or modify it. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio Explains His _Principles_ of Success

How Ray Dalio used data to transcend his ego and get rich doing it. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Verizon Reveals the (Faded) Secrets of Yahoo Search

Yahoo's new owner is converting a data-crunching tool to open source, allowing others to use or modify it. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What We Know---and Don't Know---About Facebook, Trump, and Russia

A comprehensive guide to the speculation about how Russians used Facebook, and other tech platforms, to help elect a president. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East banker urges region's banks to prepare for robotic automation

Middle East banker will use Gitex stage to encourage banks to automate processes Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

European operators still heavily reliant on copper for broadband delivery

A report commissioned for the European Commission has revealed that although access to broadband is improving across the EU, operators are still focusing their energies on sweating old copper assets Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Mac OS passwords at risk of theft, researcher warns

Some Apple Mac users are at risk of password theft due to a zero-day vulnerability discovered in some versions of the operating system Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Inside Story of the Great Silicon Heist

The tech economy runs on highly purified polysilicon. It’s pricey and difficult to trace. Two Alabama factory workers found it surprisingly easy to steal. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cage director found guilty of terrorism offence after refusing to disclose passwords.

Muhammad Rabbani, international director of Cage, is convicted of an offence under the terrorism act after refusing to disclose his mobile phone pin and laptop password under terrorism law. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

New Twist on Venture Capital Taps a Well-Connected Village

Long list of luminaries backs new VC fund, pledges 'time and energy' to the portfolio. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Outcome of Amazon Irish datacentre planning appeal potentially delayed until November

Amazon faces having to wait up to two months to hear the outcome of an environmental appeal against its plans to build a datacentre in Dublin Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft's Nadella Wants to Help Coders Take a Quantum Leap

Quantum computers don’t exist but Microsoft released a programming language for them. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Intel’s New Chip Design Takes Pointers From Your Brain

Silicon neurons might make machines like cars and robots smarter and more independent. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Two-thirds of UK businesses have adopted fintech

Most UK businesses are using financial technology products and services in some way, with cost savings being the main attraction Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Connected bees create a buzz at Manchester startup hub

Cisco and Manchester Science Partnerships have opened a new startup incubator in the city to foster innovation in the Northern Powerhouse, and the humble honeybee is taking centre stage Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Deloitte breach underlines need for better authentication

A breach of Deloitte’s email system, which may have exposed client details, emphasises the need for two-factor authentication and the monitoring of systems administrators Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon launches Middle East region

Amazon opens its latest delivery hub in Bahrain to serve customers in the Middle East Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Firms look to security analytics to keep pace with cyber threats

Traditional approaches to cyber security no longer enable organisations to keep up with cyber threats, but security analytics is an increasingly popular addition to the cyber arsenal Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft Ignite kicks off with cross-platform SQL and on-premise Azure

Microsoft announces completion of cross-platform SQL Server, GDPR compliance for Office 365, plus Azure Stack Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft's Nadella Wants to Help Coders Take a Quantum Leap

Quantum computers don’t exist but Microsoft released a programming language for them. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Three adds in-store sign language service for deaf customers

Mobile operator pilots in-store sign language service to support the needs of its deaf customers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Barriers to enterprise adoption of DevOps

As enterprises join the continuous delivery movement, we look at some of the challenges to DevOps adoption Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

FSA connects 220 abattoirs to fibre for food safety monitoring

Food Standards Agency picks Exponential-e to revitalise connectivity across 220 sites as it strives to improve operational efficiency and compliance processes Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NotPetya attack cost up to £15m, says UK ad agency WPP

Advertising giant was one of many companies hit in June 2017 by malware distributed through Ukrainian accounting software Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why Facebook Will Struggle to Regulate Political Ads

Disclosure rules for funding political ads are murky. Now Facebook wants to regulate itself Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

I Helped Create Facebook's Ad Machine. Here's How I'd Fix It

Facebook finally laid out some changes to its ad platform. But a former employee who built it shares his own ideas on how to fix the Russia problem. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Stricken By Tragedy, an Immigrant Fights for Her Home

How one tech worker's story illuminates the plight of H-1B holders. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Stricken By Tragedy, an Immigrant Fights for Her Home

How one tech worker's story illuminates the plight of H-1B holders. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why Facebook And Google Are Clashing With Internet Freedom Advocates

How longtime allies of Google, Facebook and co. became sometime adversaries Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Movie maker shuns cloud, gets Spectra Logic Black Pearl tape NAS

Hat Trick ditches industry-specific hardware and deploys Black Pearl, which gives NAS-like file access from tape Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Facebook's Election Ad Overhaul Takes Crucial First Steps

In the face of brewing backlash, the Facebook is redesigning its election integrity processes and sharing (some) information with Congress. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How to make the right technology choice

Organisations need digital technology, but how do you decide which is the best technology for you? The answer is not to make one big decision, but many small ones. Thinking about technology, behaviour and data will help you find the right answers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cyber security demands change in approach

There needs to be a change in the way technology is designed and in attitudes to data security to ensure cyber safety, say industry experts Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Sanger Institute on using datacentre upgrades to help decode the human genome

Paul Woobey, IT director at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, tells Computer Weekly why the organisation's HPC workload requirements cannot be fulfilled by a move to the cloud Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Ireland mulls datacentre planning review to help others avoid Apple-like build delays

Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event, Irish state minister Patrick Breen outlined the government’s commitment to helping other datacentre operators avoid the planning problems Apple has encountered in Athenry Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK organisations lose £217m a year due to lack of cloud skills

The cloud computing skills shortage in the UK is costing businesses hundreds of millions of pounds in lost revenue Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Nats awards Updata network contract for air traffic services

Air traffic control organisation Nats is upgrading its network capabilities to enhance its performance Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

More than one million new phishing sites created each month

Phishing attacks continue to increase in volume and sophistication, according to researchers at security firm Webroot Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cern calls on industry to collaborate on its datacentre challenges

Particle accelerator lab has set out a plan, inviting the industry to help it develop next-generation IT to support science Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Gas distribution network SGN invests in software-defined perimeter

SGN manages the network that distributes natural and green gas, and is now updating its corporate IT network for the cloud Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Enterprise SDN adoption rapidly approaching tipping point, claims report

A study commissioned by networking solutions supplier Riverbed claims that legacy networks are causing problems for businesses trying to undergo digital transformation, and more decision makers are considering SDN as a result Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Snopes.com and the Search for Facts in a Post-Fact World

When you take a look at the internet's favorite myth-busting site, you see just how hard it is to pin down the truth. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Real Trouble With Trump's 'Dark Post' Facebook Ads

Trump running campaign ads to a select audience on Facebook? That's just how ads work. The scary part is that you can't track them. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Finnish government eyes €1bn savings through digitisation

Finland’s public sector aims to save €1bn by 2029 as a result of digitising public services Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

BMW opens its second tech startup programme in the UK

BMW has launched its latest programme to support tech startups in the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Brexit mobile and broadband debate must involve consumers

The voices of consumers are being missed as communications services providers, industry bodies and the government set the agenda for the UK’s communications infrastructure market after Brexit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

CIO interview: John Mountain, Starling Bank

Starling Banks CIO tells Computer Weekly about life at a bank that is challenging traditional IT thinking Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Dems Push for a Digital Ad Crackdown to Stop Foreign Meddling

As Facebook falls under more scrutiny for Russia's ad buys, Congress eyes regulation. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple Becomes a Chipmaker to One-Up Smartphone Foes

Apple's iPhone X and Apple Watch 3 rely on new, company-designed chips. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why businesses should tackle the digital workplace

IT chiefs should make implementing the digital workplace core to their company’s digitisation strategy, says analyst Gartner Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

PM pressures internet companies to act on terrorist propaganda

The UK, France and Italy will use a meeting with technology companies at the UN General Assembly in New York to press for development of technical solutions to defeat terrorist activity on the internet Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Most UK councils hit by cyber attacks

A study has revealed that most UK local authorities have suffered cyber attacks in the past year, showing local government is a key target for cyber criminals and that legacy software is a top security concern Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Vexata launches VX NVMe physical and virtual appliances

Startup claims near-bare metal NVMe performance by offloading controller functionality to multiple CPUs on back-end storage with an optimised Linux-based operating system Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Oracle announces simplified pricing model for cloud computing

Ahead of Oracle’s OpenWorld 2017 event, Larry Ellison announces simplification of cloud pricing, attached to increased automation in database and middleware Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cyber crime a significant risk to individuals and organisations

Cyber crime is still a significant risk to individuals and organisations, a report claims, with the top threats including business email compromise, ransomware, and banking and mobile malware Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple Becomes a Chipmaker to One-Up Smartphone Foes

Apple's iPhone X and Apple Watch 3 rely on new, company-designed chips. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tech Firms Open to Changing Law to Combat Sex Trafficking

Bill would change part of the Communications Decency Act, which protects site operators for content posted by others. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East firms must focus on IT training and employing more women to stay competitive

Organisations in the Middle East face IT recruitment challenges unless they offer more training and employ more women Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Poor passwords still putting UK firms at risk

Poor password practices are still putting UK citizens and the companies they work for at risk, a survey reveals Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

John Chambers to step down as Cisco executive chairman

Former CEO John Chambers will leave the networking sector kingpin after 27 years, supplier reveals Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Public sector cloud use still too focused on ‘low-hanging fruit’ IT projects, finds research

Public sector cloud adoption continues to rise, but wide-scale digital transformation success remains elusive, claims Cloud Industry Forum research Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Outlook outage: Microsoft blames European Hotmail downtime on load-balancing fault

Microsoft claims connectivity issues that blighted Outlook and Hotmail users for much of Monday 18 September have now been largely resolved Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

AWS to adopt per-second billing for select cloud services from October 2017

Cloud giant claims the world of tech is a very different place than it was in 2006 when it debuted its per-hour billing model Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Security Think Tank: Cyber resilience cheaper than attack recovery

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

Interview: Technology startups gaining momentum in the UAE

The Middle East and the UAE in particular is setting up as a centre for startups Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UAE banks share information to combat cyber threats

Banks in the United Arab Emirates will share information on cyber attacks through a platform instigated by the country’s banking federation Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hackers installed backdoor in CCleaner, Avast’s Piriform warns

Avast-owned Piriform has warned that some versions of its CCleaner software was compromised by hackers that would allow them to install malware on users’ computers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Heads roll as Equifax reveals 400,000 Britons affected by breach

Equifax replaces two senior staff members as it reveals how many Britons were hit by a massive data breach that affected millions of consumers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

ScotRail to test ‘world’s fastest’ in-train Wi-Fi service

The train operator has teamed up with Cisco, Network Rail Telecoms and others to collaborate on an Innovate UK funded proof of concept for ultrafast Wi-Fi on board Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Can DevOps deliver on digital potential?

DevOps and agile methodologies are seen as key ingredients of digital initiatives. Computer Weekly looks at the management challenges Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Office 365 and Outlook outage: Users across UK and Europe hit by service interruption

Monday morning service issues hit users of Microsoft's online productivity suite, Office 365, and its free consumer email service, Outlook Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tech disruption in Middle East a key focus at GITEX 2017

Not surprisingly, Middle East digital disruption will take centre stage at this year’s GITEX event in Dubai Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NHS Digital hopes for orderly transition to new Health and Social Care Network

NHS Digital’s Health and Social Care Network is gearing up to connect its first customers in the next month, in the first stage of a staggered transition process Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

To Fix Its Toxic Ad Problem, Facebook Must Break Itself

Facebook stress-tests its tech. It could do the same for its moral compass. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Brash Investor Tries to Blow Up the IPO as His Partners Quit

VC Chamath Palihapitiya is investing in public companies, but his two co-founders are leaving their firm, Social Capital. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Banks across Europe cut thousands of staff and branches as IT replaces them

Banks across Europe cut jobs and close thousands of branches as IT shakes the industry Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

VMworld 2017: How to change the face of legacy

If change is the only constant, the IT industry is the 21st century engine of change, relentlessly grinding out more features at a faster rate Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Oracle 2017-18 Q1 results: Cloud revenue jumps by 51%

Oracle’s first quarter 2017-18 results show jump in cloud revenue of 51%, boosted by NetSuite acquisition. Executives continue to be bullish on cloud growth, and the AI makeover of core database is flagged Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

More than 40% of people in UK do not have digital skills required for most jobs

The digital skills gap is set to widen as many in the UK are without the basic skills needed for most positions, with jobs increasingly requiring above-average digital skills Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Raising Wages to Help Workers Could Actually Help Robots Replace Them

Studies find that worker-protection rules, minimum-wage increases may bring more robots, fewer workers. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Gender Bias Suit Could Boost Pay, Open Promotions for Women at Google

Three women sue Google saying it pervasively discriminates against women employees in pay and promotions. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Europe’s data regulators head to US to discuss Privacy Shield

A delegation from Europe's data protection regulators will meet with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which oversees US intelligence gathering Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hong Kong cloud firm tests Excelero NVMe for video analytics

Vivavo runs Excelero NVMesh NVMe storage at claimed near-bare metal performance to support real-time analytics for face and behaviour recognition on CCTV Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

HMRC reaches halfway point on project to develop new UK customs IT system

The new system for handling customs at UK borders is 50% complete, says HMRC - but CEO warns he cannot give guarantees over Brexit deadline Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

HMRC confirms Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright as new CDIO

HMRC has tasked Microsoft corporate vice-president Jacky Wright with helping the department achieve its goal of becoming one of the world's most digitally advanced tax authorities Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

£30m National Innovation Centre for Data launched

The government and Newcastle University have teamed up to launch a £30m National Innovation Centre for Data, as part of the Northern Powerhouse Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

When VR Training Makes the Job Look Better than It Is

Employers increasingly use VR to recruit, retain workers. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Dubai Health Authority unveils bilingual app for service providers

The Dubai Health Authority has put the process for bidding for its contracts on an app Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Mobile networks restored to hurricane-hit Caribbean islands

Emergency networking teams from the Vodafone Foundation and Télécoms Sans Frontières are working to restore mobile connectivity after the Caribbean was ravaged by Hurricane Irma Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trust could be last hurdle for insurtech dominance

Insurance startups that use the latest IT are gaining customers but still face challenges around trust, security and consumer awareness Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The digital economy is making us poorer - but that can't be right

Use of WhatsApp as an example of productivity growth and economic measures tells us we're worse off. Are we therefore measuring the numbers wrongly? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Digital Catapult invites regional bids for IoT network expansion

Digital Catapult is planning a major expansion of its Things Connected IoT network across the UK and has invited bids from regional bodies Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

FCA warns UK consumers of risks associated with initial coin offerings

The UK financial services authority has published warnings to consumers thinking of investing in initial coin offerings Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Finnish energy company Helen outsources its basic IT services

The energy company is the latest Nordic organisation to outsource IT services to enable it to focus on the business Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

GDS is ‘sidelined’ and government as a platform ‘is dead’, says Francis Maude

Former Cabinet Office minister cites diminishing of Government Digital Service role as he criticises civil service resistance to change Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Government aligns data laws with GDPR

The UK government announces details of its data protection law that will align with the EU’s GDPR Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A Secret Job Board Opens to the Masses, Sort of

ExecThread lets members share 'hidden' job opportunities, but not everyone can join. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What Is CamperForce? Amazon's Nomadic Retiree Army

Inside the grueling, rootless lives of the RV dwellers who are spending their golden years working in the e-tail behemoth's warehouses. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

When VR Training Makes the Job Look Better than It Is

Employers increasingly use VR to recruit, retain workers. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Indiana, Reeling from Opioid Crisis, Arms Officials with Data

Indiana could provide a model of how states can better understand the spread and dangers of opioids. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What Is CamperForce? Amazon's Nomadic Retiree Army

Inside the grueling, rootless lives of the RV dwellers who are spending their golden years working in the e-tail behemoth's warehouses. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

VMworld 2017: How vSphere operators will become container managers

VMware is fleshing out its strategy to become the Swiss Army knife for hybrid computing. We investigate how vSphere will evolve Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Technology vital to healthcare in Asia-Pacific