IT innovation, research and development
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News
13 May 2024
Maria 01 rolls out ambitious pan-Europe startup plan
Ten-year plan will see pan-Nordic tech startup ecosystem based in Finnish capital Continue Reading
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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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05 Nov 2021
HMRC IT transformation plans under strain, says NAO report
The EU transition and higher-than-expected customer demand, as well as technical debt, are among the factors that could affect HMRC’s modernisation ambitions Continue Reading
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05 Nov 2021
Inside Krungsri Bank’s open API journey
Thailand’s Krungsri Bank has been harnessing open application programming interfaces to enable its partners to build new services in a strategy that has won over customers from rival banks Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2021
UK and US governments agree joint quantum collaboration
Representatives from the two governments issue a joint statement on quantum information science and technology (Qist) Continue Reading
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04 Nov 2021
NAO raises concerns over systems preparedness for import controls
Delivery of enhancements and funding issues for the second phase of the Customs Declaration Service are among the points highlighted in latest report Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Facebook self-imposes facial recognition moratorium
Facebook and Meta have committed to halting their use of facial recognition technology and deleting the biometric data of more than a billion people by the end of 2021, but will retain the underlying algorithms and software for potential use in future products Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Quarter of people don’t plan to visit a bank branch again
A quarter of people have no intention of visiting a bank branch again after experiencing the benefits of digital banking when branches were closed during Covid-19 lockdowns Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Nov 2021
How tech can help companies make bigger strides towards sustainability
Sustainability must be at the centre of a digital strategy – not a sideshow or an afterthought Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2021
Adelaide healthcare network digitises manual processes
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network has digitised manual processes in more than 20 speciality areas to improve patient experience and alleviate the workloads of frontline staff Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2021
Minister refuses to rule out fully autonomous lethal weapons
Lords debate the UK’s stance on drones and artificial intelligence in conflict Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2021
HSBC standardises on DevOps platform
HSBC to standardise and automate software development through CloudBees platform Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
Government investigates the future of drones in the UK
Regulatory Horizons Council research explores the opportunities and regulatory challenges around unlocking the domestic drone market Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
Covid pass deal to enable UK vaccine verification by EU countries
Under the agreement, vaccination status of UK citizens will be digitally verified via the EU digital Covid certificate gateway Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
MPs and Lords grill Facebook over online safety efforts
Facebook answers British lawmakers’ questions about the social media giant’s efforts to ensure the safety of its users, as part of legislative security of the government's proposed online safety bill Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2021
Payments through open banking could end card dominance
Payments made through open banking will eat into those made using cards as the next five years sees an acceleration in adoption Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2021
UK government launches consultation on AI in patents and copyright
Evidence and views will be sought by UK government on how inventions and creative work made by AI should be protected Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
Budget: Cloud and data added to R&D tax credits, tech skills and digital boost for departments
Rishi Sunak announces plans to incentivise private sector investment in research and development, attract global talent and boost the UK’s skills base Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
Russian IT market growing steadily after pandemic
Russia’s enterprise IT sector is recovering steadily after a slowdown caused by Covid-19 Continue Reading
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News
27 Oct 2021
PAC report slams reliance on consulting at NHS Test and Trace
Consultants recruited to fill technical skills gaps on the NHS Test and Trace programme are expected to cost £300m amid concerns spend has gotten “out of hand” 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
Tech firms launch digital identity scheme for real estate
Five companies joined the digital identity programme aimed at enabling buyers of real estate, and more providers are expected to join a pilot starting this month Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2021
Tech must be core to a high-wage UK economy, says TechUK
Trade association TechUK calls on government to prioritise tech-led growth on Budget and Spending Review 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
24 Oct 2021
Digital healthcare in use by nearly half of UK’s adult population
Some 28 million citizens have access to the NHS login, according to new data Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
MEPs vote to expand Europol data mandate
The European Parliament has voted in favour of expanding Europol’s mandate to process data and develop AI tools, but critics claim it contradicts a previous vote which opposed using new technologies to predict crime Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2021
Government seeks supplier for UK digital identity project
Work on the UK digital identity project will be centred around the Gov.uk app, which is expected to be the new common check for citizen services Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
UK government launches information assurance unit for defence
The Military Systems Information Assurance is aimed at developing alternatives to cryptology Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2021
UK government allocates £17.5m to farming innovation programme
Farming innovation initiative aims to drive productivity and sustainability among farmers, growers and other businesses Continue Reading
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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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20 Oct 2021
DWP IT chief outlines the challenges of establishing a Chief Data Office
According to DWP chief Katharine Purser, interoperability between government systems is one of the main barriers to improving the handling of data Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2021
Police IT buyers should compel suppliers to prove AI claims
House of Lords told that UK law enforcement bodies should use their position as buyers to compel private sector suppliers to divulge more information about how their AI-powered technologies work Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2021
Making machine learning operational
As artificial intelligence matures, IT departments will need to take control of change management and governance of data models Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2021
Government launches consultation on future of medical devices
UK government aims is to gather views on possible changes around innovations in the medical device field, including the creation of a regulatory framework for software and artificial intelligence 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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News
18 Oct 2021
DCMS appoints Plexal to drive telecoms diversity strategy
Government chooses UK innovation company to understand and develop the role of SMEs in the telecoms market with particular reference to how to create a diverse market that supports the creation of home-grown, sovereign technology Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2021
Graphcore opens Southeast Asia hub in Singapore
The AI chipmaker is looking to expand its sales teams and hire more engineers to support customer deployments in Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
UK government advances voter ID project
Cabinet Office-led project will see the introduction of a digital card to be used in future elections Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2021
Institutes of Technology launch to upskill adults in tech careers
Up to 4,000 working professionals will be trained in subjects such as cyber security and agricultural robotics to plug the national skills gap Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2021
Government to launch Gov.uk app
Service to be introduced as part of plans to simplify access to government services Continue Reading
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12 Oct 2021
Digital gender gap prompts $1tn GDP loss for developing countries
A new study by the Web Foundation investigates the economic cost associated with the barriers preventing women from accessing the internet Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
UK government outlines strengths and weaknesses in innovation
As part of the government’s overall innovation strategy, an evidence paper lists factors that influence the pace and direction of developments in the field Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
AI estimated to provide 10% boost to UK GDP by 2030
AI has financial benefits but there are concerns the technology could displace a significant number of human workers in the next decade, says report Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Oct 2021
How AI – and puffins – are boosting renewable energy
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how an artificial intelligence system for tracking puffins could help boost renewable energy use. We examine the often-overlooked, but often damaging, diversity issue of age discrimination in tech. And we look at the key considerations when choosing enterprise cloud file services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
West Midlands expected to grow by £2.7bn with tech sector drive
The region is expected to create 52,000 job positions in the next four years 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
07 Oct 2021
ONS publishes technical learnings of UK’s first online census
Use of agile delivery and cloud computing were among the highlights of the Census 2021, which received 22 million responses countrywide Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Oct 2021
Open source for good
Imagine volunteering to build a home for a struggling family and the entire community shows up to help – that is what open source is all about 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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E-Zine
07 Oct 2021
CW Middle East: Middle East hospitals accelerate take-up of healthcare technologies
The Middle East is accelerating its take-up of digital healthcare technologies following lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic, with regional government turning to technology to track disease trends and monitor treatment. Also read in this issue how the UAE’s National Program for Coders will offer ‘golden visas’ to 100,000 entrepreneurs, enterprise owners and startups. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
How data drives Air Canada’s cargo business
Data-driven insights and artificial intelligence are helping Air Canada to find a new business path as it expands its cargo business following the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
Glasgow publishes draft digital housing strategy
Reducing digital exclusion, improving connectivity and citizen services are part of the plan Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
MEPs approve report opposing certain uses of AI by police
European policymakers have approved a report on the use of AI in criminal matters, rejecting several amendments in the process that would have made it easier for police to potentially conduct predictive analytics and biometric surveillance Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
The power of two: quantum or neuromorphic computing?
No one wants to run a computer operating at temperatures close to absolute zero – this is pushing the boundaries of new computing architectures Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
Ocado gets closer to autonomous delivery with Wayve trial
Startup Wayve takes what it believes is a different approach to autonomous driving by modelling the behaviour of a driver Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2021
5PRING issues call for 5G innovation in UK events sector
West Midlands telecoms industry testbed challenges innovators to help lead the next-generation networks revolution as live events industry gets back to life 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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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
Concerns raised over confidentiality and transparency in government data innovation
National data guardian Nicola Byrne warns about central principles that should be observed as data-driven innovation gathers pace in areas such as health and care Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2021
Direct Line hires former Virgin Atlantic IT chief as CIO
Ash Jokhoo will be joining the insurance company as a member of the executive board Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
NHSX publishes IT standards and interoperability priorities
The creation of an IT strategy, a governance model and an open source playbook are among the areas of focus for the interoperability team of NHSX Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2021
Chancellor uses Tory Party conference speech to announce AI scholarships
Artificial intelligence holds the key to unlocking productivity, and developing the right skills to harness this potential was one of the focal points at the Tory Party conference Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2021
NHSX IT chief outlines opportunities of elective recovery tech fund
Priorities for the digital unit of the health service include remote recovery with virtual wards, pre-surgical digital support, and use of robotic process automation to reduce the administrative burden on staff Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2021
Met Police purchase new retrospective facial-recognition system
Retrospective facial-recognition software purchased for £3m by the Met Police will be deployed in coming months amid continuing controversy around the use of biometric technologies by law enforcement bodies 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
30 Sep 2021
NUS and Thales to develop quantum technologies
The National University of Singapore and Thales have joined hands to test quantum technologies for commercial applications in security and sensing Continue Reading
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29 Sep 2021
UK government announces industry group to lead digital pound debate
Joint forums set up by HM Treasury and the Bank of England for a Central Bank Digital Currency include representatives from big tech firms, fintechs and incumbent banks Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2021
Women in fintech welcome Barclays initiative and demand more from the sector
Women in UK financial technology have welcomed bank’s new female-focused lab and funding initiative and call for more like it from the sector Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2021
Digital regulators need discrete but cooperative remits
The UK’s information commissioner has told MPs that digital economy regulators need discrete remits backed up by strong information sharing powers to both provide clear focus as well as allow for greater cooperation between their disparate but interlinked regimes Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2021
Ultimate questions require ultimate understanding in the quantum era
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Deep Thought calculates the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything as ‘42’. But what of quantum computing? Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2021
Government announces data strategy for defence
The plan sets out the goals around treating data as a strategic asset to be achieved by 2025 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
27 Sep 2021
Scotland sees increase in job opportunities in tech
Driven by startups and scaleups, employment in digital firms in Edinburgh and Glasgow is growing more than in other parts of the UK, according to data Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2021
IBM ramps up quantum education initiative
IBM is trying hard to break quantum computing away from the boffins to find real-world application areas Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2021
London publishes guidelines for ethical use of smart city tech
Latest draft of the ‘Emerging Technology Charter for London’ encourages local authorities, public services and technology companies to improve how they implement technology in the capital Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2021
HMRC postpones Making Tax Digital until 2024
Digital tax changes have been delayed to allow more time for customers taking part in the pilot and for the government to enhance the service Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Tech Nation announces 15 startups for 10th Future Fifty cohort
Fifteen high-growth startups set to join Tech Nation’s 10th annual Future Fifty programme to help them scale further Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2021
Government digital chief outlines extent of legacy IT challenge
Central Digital and Data Office director Joanna Davinson says ageing IT is holding back digital transformation Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
UK government launches first national artificial intelligence strategy
Ten-year plan is expected to drive corporate adoption of the technology, boost skills and attract international investments Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2021
AI cannot be regulated by technical measures alone
The regulation of artificial intelligence must address the power of tech companies, as technical measures alone will not be enough to prevent the harms caused by AI-driven technologies, says report Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
NHS App reaches 16 million users
Tool has seen a surge in uptake since the addition of the NHS Covid Pass in May Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
UK needs coordinated effort to regain ground in high-performance computing
The UK is falling behind in the supercomputer league as a lack of skills and awareness of large-scale computing holds back organisations Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Digital Clinical Safety Strategy adds to NHS patient safety plan
Objective is to ensure digital technologies in health and care are safe and to use them to improve patient safety Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Sep 2021
The cities planning for ethical use of AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to tech leaders in Barcelona and London about a collaboration to ensure ethical use of AI in the era of smart cities. The UK government wants to reform data protection law – we assess the implications. And we examine the latest best practice in hybrid cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
DBS eyes AI and blockchain talent
Singapore-based bank DBS is looking to hire 150 developers and engineers skilled in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain through its hackathon programme Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2021
UK government announces digital trade strategy
Five-point plan is aimed at improving ways to sell and deliver services digitally, making the sector more resilient to disruption Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Sep 2021
Dear Chancellor: Unlocking private sector collaboration is the key to tech growth
Chancellor Rishi Sunak asked the tech sector for ideas to promote growth – startup hub Plexal makes its case in response Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Sep 2021
Putting data at the heart of policymaking will accelerate London’s recovery
A new initiative to encourage better data sharing between London’s private and public sectors can play an important role in recovering from the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2021
UK tech sector on track for another record year of investment
The UK creates one unicorn tech business a week, as startup funding during the first half of 2021 rockets to £13.5bn Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2021
British home computing inventor Sir Clive Sinclair dies
While the US started home computing in the 1970s, it was Sir Clive Sinclair’s low-cost devices which brought computing to the UK public Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
European president outlines tech vision to drive Europe
President of the European Commission has set out plans for a stronger European economy, with less reliance on US and Chinese tech giants Continue Reading
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15 Sep 2021
UN human rights chief calls for moratorium on AI technologies
High commissioner’s call for a moratorium on the use of AI systems that pose a serious risk to human rights is accompanied by a UN report on the negative human rights impacts associated with the technology 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
Tech Nation announces second cohort for Net Zero accelerator
The Net Zero programme from Tech Nation aims to help tech startups and scaleups realise their potential to reduce global emissions Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2021
UK government takes equity shares in more than 150 startups
Covid-support loans given to startups through the UK government’s Future Fund have given it stakes in more than 150 high-growth enterprises Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Sep 2021
Is 3D printing about to hit the mainstream?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out about the emerging consumer services using 3D printing and ask if the technology is about to go mainstream. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at the importance of sustainable datacentres. And we analyse the risks of increasing contactless card spending limits and whether tech could help. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2021
How 3D printing is growing one step at a time
We speak to a 3D printing firm that has expanded the reach of the technology by providing hardware and design software for customised insoles Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
The digital road ahead: National Highways puts technology in the driving seat
We speak to National Highways about its multi-year plan to tech-enable the management and operations of our motorways Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2021
Portcast secures $3.2m, eyes global expansion
Logistics startup Portcast will use its pre-Series A funding to expand globally and bolster its cloud-based service with prescriptive AI capabilities Continue Reading
