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Some Nato countries are reportedly considering responding to cyber attacks with offensive cyber strikes, but security industry commentators warn of dangers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

What are the main web security challenges for organisations and how are they best addressed? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Mayor Sadiq Khan’s new London Plan will treat access to digital infrastructure as critical to the city’s development over the next 20 to 25 years Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Transport Systems Catapult retires ageing NetApp filers with 2PB of Scality object storage in a £1.5m project that future proofs the organisation with built-in DR Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Analysts say the generation of millennials entering the IT workforce will create a more collaborative working environment Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The UK IT sector is a difficult place to find a job unless you are a white, able-bodied male under 50, says BCS research Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Appeal court hears that conditions in the Metropolitan Detention Centre, where alleged hacker Lauri Love is likely to be incarcerated if he is extradited to the US, have been described by US judges as “unconscionably bad”, and that Love, who has serious medical conditions, would be at “real risk” Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The sad story of the East Bay Times exemplifies how the decline of local news is hazardous to democracy. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The sad story of the East Bay Times exemplifies how the decline of local news is hazardous to democracy. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East money transfer firm Xpress Money talks up the benefits of cashless transactions in reducing fraud and improving user convenience Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Last year’s data breach, which saw the details of 57 million accounts compromised, affected about 2.7 million accounts in the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Engineering student Lauri Love should be tried in the UK, court hears, as new evidence is presented on the “medieval” conditions in US jails for people with medical problems Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Internet analyst Ben Thompson agrees with the FCC's plan to repeal Obama-era net-neutrality rules, but misinterprets some key facts in the debate. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Businesses should not overlook the fact that the EU’s new data protection laws may require fundamental changes to internal business processes, warns a data protection lawyer Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Mobile operators will struggle to balance the twin challenges of rapidly declining revenues and rapidly growing demand for mobile investment, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Local authorities face a challenges balancing their meagre budgets with services they can afford to provide, but spending on Oracle seems to be increasing Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cloud DVX operates in Amazon cloud to provide backup and recovery instance off-site, for use as a mirror site for customers of the NVMe-focused storage maker Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The government is to embark on a landmark review of the UK’s telecoms markets to investigate how it can better support investment in future connectivity Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Ahead of Re:Invent 2017, AWS CISO Stephen Schmidt discusses how the cloud giant addresses user demand for new products and services, without compromising on cloud security Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

An app for students in Fresno, California, schools awards points and badges for attendance, good grades and extracurricular activities, in an effort to improve outcomes. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

When its first stateside Speedfactory opens in Atlanta, Adidas will be chasing the future of automated manufacturing in America, too. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Speaking at the Re:Invent 2017 Partner Summit Keynote, AWS CEO Andy Jassy hits out at the firm's cloud competitors, and says the functionality gap between them all is widening Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A new study finds that automation could displace up to 800 million jobs globally, but says an even greater number of new jobs will be created. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In the light of the high number of data breaches, organisations should embrace the inevitable and ensure they can build better trust if they are breached, an information security professional advises Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Having built a pilot 4G network for ESN on the Waterloo & City Line during the summer, TfL is pressing ahead with plans to roll out mobile broadband for all London Underground users Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NHS Digital’s HSCN Dynamic Purchasing System framework has gone live, and the government is keen to get smaller services providers signed up Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Stephen Hawkin’s Cosmos research group takes delivery of a Superdome HPC to enable it to test theoretical models of the Big Bang Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

As other viral publishers succumb to Facebook's algorithm changes, Bored Panda thrives with a mix of photos, animal stories, and funny lists. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

European Banking Association report reveals fear of greater operational risk because of increased take-up of fintech in financial services sector Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

North Derbyshire hospital trust cuts 70 physical servers to 11 Nutanix hyper-converged nodes, with Commvault replacing multiple backup software products in three-year project Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The UK, with the involvement of a senior government minister, approved an export licence for the sale of sophisticated surveillance equipment from a UK-based company to the Republic of Macedonia – while the country was engaged in an illegal surveillance programme against its citizens Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Data from 451 Research suggests the growing range and complexity of service providers’ product portfolios could make it harder for enterprises to reap multi-cloud rewards Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Lauri Love should face trial over hacking allegations in a British Court, rather than be extradited to the US, where his extraordinary skills will be lost to society, says his younger sister Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Connect, the SAP UK and Ireland User Group conference, hears that just 2% of customers intend to use the supplier’s Leonardo AI toolbox, and 49% are unaware of new licensing policy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

There could be an increase in Indian IT professionals coming to work in the UK post-Brexit if a new trade deal is signed with India Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Mythic is developing chips with analog, rather than digital, circuits, to put the benefits of AI in smaller devices. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Silicon Valley companies are snapping up cartography graduates, leading to a boom in degrees. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

When robots invade the kitchen. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Students and public sector staff across London will get easier access to the Jisc eduroam and govroam Wi-Fi networks through a new scheme spearheaded by City, University of London and Camden Council Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon has launched a new cloud region for intelligence agencies managing information of a secret classification Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

G-Cloud listed IT suppliers are getting concerned that the next iteration of the framework agreement could be delayed by up to a year, and claim it could harm the public sector’s digital transformation efforts Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

It is not often a retail CIO can spare half an hour to have a chat on what is probably the busiest day of the year Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Txt.fyi, with no Like button or Share button, tries to inoculate against the hazards of virality. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

AI holds the promise to solve problems beyond the scope of human imagination. But if an AI can create, who owns its work? Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Vigitrust's Mathieu Gorge reports from Web Summit 2017 on the impact on storage and compliance of biometric security, Blockchain, and robots in internet of things deployments Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond announced in his November 2017 budget a £40m Geospatial Commission to open up Ordnance Survey data to stoke new business for small companies Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

After details of the Pentagon’s online data collection habits came to light in the wake of its recent AWS S3 bucket leak, Gartner said web users should not be surprised to know the intelligence services are keeping tabs on their online activities Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

House of Lords artificial intelligence committee hears evidence from experts about the challenges of sharing NHS patient data Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

ISPs will have to abide by a tighter set of rules that restrict the claims they are allowed to make about their broadband service speeds from May 2018 Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

VC firms expect to invest $375 million in construction tech this year, making it one of the last massive industries to be disrupted. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The first technology revolution was brought about by all computers going online, but care must be taken that in the second and third tech revolutions, the good outweighs the bad, a cyber security researcher warns Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Chancellor Philip Hammond announces further round of investment in network connectivity technology, with more cash for 5G and fibre broadband projects, but some say it’s time for the government to invest in roll-out as well as R&D Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

In his 17 years in the IT department at the WWF, David Southern has seen many changes – and the advent of cloud computing is one of the biggest Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise CEO Meg Whitman is to step down after six years in charge Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hyper-converged infrastructure with built-in backup software brings scale-out capabilities to provide data protection nodes via pre-configured appliances that can build into clusters Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The ransom demanded for stolen or encrypted data is likely to rise after the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline in May 2018, according to a cyber security researcher Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Combining the nation's largest pay-TV provider with the owner of 'must-have' channels will raise prices and stifle competition. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The FCC move to eliminate net-neutrality rules opens the door to preferential deals for some content providers, closed doors for others. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Federal Communications Commission Wednesday will release its plan for reversing rules that require internet service providers to treat all content equally. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Prospect Union is setting out to improve its responsiveness and member experience by building an Enghouse virtual contact centre on its Skype for Business installation Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Swedish construction company Svevia is transforming digitally, driven by chief information officer Emil Dahlin Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Like other cyber security firms, Finland’s F-Secure is building an artificial intelligence capability into its products and services, but says this is no replacement for cyber security professionals Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

With the government’s stance on rolling out the IR35 reforms to the private sector appearing to soften, IPSE and others air concerns over the threat this move could pose to the post-Brexit economy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Michael Keegan, chairman and head of product business for Fujitsu in EMEIA, claims the issues preventing girls from choosing careers in Stem are embedded in society Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Villagers around Loch Ness to take advantage of more reliable broadband, but no word on whether the area’s most famous resident will sign up Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tech giant will provide grant to help train secondary school computing teachers across the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hardware giant claims to be the first in the industry to bring artificial intelligence-based infrastructure management software to market that can predict datacentre problems before humans can Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Federal Communications Commission this week is expected to release its plan for reversing rules that require internet service providers to treat all content equally. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The chancellor needs to send a strong signal that government really is committed to making the UK the best place to be a tech business post-Brexit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK national cyber attack response and investigation is a well-defined and rehearsed process, but the responsible agencies say they are building more capability and closing the gaps Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

SAP is acting in an anti-competitive manner and could be in breach of the US Sherman Act, according to a Duke University School of Law professor Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Justice Department sued AT&T and Time Warner to block their $85 billion merger on antitrust grounds, claiming it will drive up prices and hurt rivals. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

MPs question the attorney general and prime minister about why alleged hacker Lauri Love is to be extradited to the US, when at least 13 other hackers have been tried for US hacking offences in the UK Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

IT leaders who are looking for innovative ideas but wary of using startups could turn to the investment community to see how they gauge which firms to back Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Parts of the digital system underpinning the controversial welfare reform programme are now running on AWS under DWP’s hybrid cloud strategy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Survey reveals there are other important factors besides salaries and bonuses to attract IT talent Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NatWest is offering customers automated investment advice through software robots Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cynthia Breazeal, founder and chief scientist of Jibo, describes how artificial intelligence and robotics is gradually transitioning away from transactional to social Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Stephen Shore, whose photographs will be on display at New York's Museum of Modern Art in November, was an Instagram artist way before there was Insta­gram. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

China wants to lead the world in AI, but needs better chips to achieve its goal. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

CIOs may find themselves spoilt for choice when assessing digital platforms for IoT. We look at the options Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Businesses should look beyond compliance with new data regulations to ensure that their business processes and models are in line with future requirements, advises a privacy innovation expert Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

TechUK warns government that this week's budget could be its last chance to give tech firms confidence in the post-Brexit UK economy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Organisations value cost optimisation as the main drawing point to multi-cloud, research shows. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Academic networking and communications research project will run for five years with financial support from BT and Huawei Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tieto, which supplies IT technology and services in the Nordics, rolls out cloud-based HR services to gain an edge in recruiting and retaining skilled IT staff Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Telco hopes to deliver full-fibre broadband services to 140,000 properties by March 2019 Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

London tech firms are losing out on potential recruits as a result of Brexit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cyber attack simulation challenge sees 22-year-old computer science student crowned UK amateur cyber security champion Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Containers often need persistent storage, but how do you achieve that? We look at the key options, including Docker volumes versus bind mounts, and Docker Volume Plugins Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Stanford historian Leslie Berlin says Silicon Valley's tradition of rich perks started as a way to fend off labor unions. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

As a broad coalition forms to keep Dreamers in the US, groups across the political spectrum struggle to find common ground. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Federal Communications Commission, under Chair Ajit Pai, proposed changes to the Lifeline program that subsidizes phone and internet service for low-income Americans. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Home Affairs committee calls on government to improve contingency planning in case new systems miss Brexit deadline at end of March 2019 Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Machine data firm Splunk expands its Splunk4Good pledge to help military veterans and young people train for tech careers and end human trafficking Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

TechUK airs fears over long-term growth and prosperity of UK datacentre market post-Brexit, without urgent government help on rising energy costs Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Julius Baer banks on higher returns after replacing on-premise SAP systems with cloud HR services Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A report published to coincide with Big Data London 2017 finds UK organisations confident that data skills investment will engender productivity uplift, despite Brexit Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The makers of conversational bots like Alexa and Siri insert unnecessary conversational fillips. "OK, here's what I found..." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Arm Holdings, whose chip designs are in 95 percent of smartphones, diversifies into traffic sensors and factories under new owner Softbank. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The use of open source software is commonplace in enterprises, but many organisations are still reluctant to contribute their own code, despite the benefits it can bring Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

IBM, Packet Clearing House and the Global Cyber Alliance join forces to protect businesses and consumers from internet threats free of charge Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

With automation an increasing concern, soft skills such as creativity will be essential for successful innovation, says CEO of CA Technologies Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The high court judge managing the sub-postmasters versus Post Office legal case over an allegedly faulty computer system tells legal teams to cooperate Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Study into the ecology of cryptocurrencies has found that investors only consider market share when buying Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Opinion: It's time for the government to establish a Federal Platform Commission and treat companies like Facebook as a state. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Federal Communications Commission Thursday is expected to repeal a 1975 rule that bars TV stations from owning newspapers in the same city, opening the door to media consolidation. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Behind many consumer websites, software companies track users' moves, potentially exposing personal information such as medical conditions or prescription-drug use. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Research suggests manufacturers could miss out on billions of pounds of extra revenue if they do not invest in the latest IT Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

UK companies are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds a month because of IT problems, but are relatively good at preventing the same issues recurring Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

We talk to Mathieu Gorge of Vigitrust about Blockchain, storage and how the distributed peer-to-peer system could be used for the retention of critical digital assets Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .