Sabina Weston
Google delays shutdown of Chrome apps
business apps
Google delays shutdown of Chrome apps
Organisations will be able to continue using Chrome apps for another two years
11 Aug 2020
Nutanix rolls out hybrid cloud infrastructure for AWS
hybrid cloud
Nutanix rolls out hybrid cloud infrastructure for AWS
Firm claims the move will accelerate digital initiatives and optimise spending for businesses
11 Aug 2020
Twitter reportedly enters TikTok bidding war
Policy & legislation
Twitter reportedly enters TikTok bidding war
The Chinese-owned video-sharing platform has until mid-September to find a suitable US-based buyer
10 Aug 2020
Barclays faces ICO probe for 'spying on staff'
Data & insights
Barclays faces ICO probe for 'spying on staff'
The watchdog is investigating allegations the firm used computer monitoring software to track employees
10 Aug 2020
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96% of UK businesses experienced at least one major cyber attack over past year
cyber security
96% of UK businesses experienced at least one major cyber attack over past year
Almost two thirds of these attacks affected vital operational technology
6 Aug 2020
TikTok to open first European data centre in Ireland
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TikTok to open first European data centre in Ireland
The move could signify a desire to shift its operations away from the US as well as secure its position in the European market
6 Aug 2020
Internet outages reached an all-time high during the pandemic
Network & Internet
Internet outages reached an all-time high during the pandemic
ThousandEyes reveals that downtime increased by a staggering 63% in March
5 Aug 2020
EU launches probe into Google’s Fitbit acquisition
Policy & legislation
EU launches probe into Google’s Fitbit acquisition
The EC claims that the deal could provide Google with an even greater advantage in the online ads market
5 Aug 2020
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Tablet market surges 26% due to remote working boost
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Tablet market surges 26% due to remote working boost
The rare increase is due to a rise in demand for low-budget remote working equipment, Canalys claims
4 Aug 2020
Zoom will suspend direct sales to customers in mainland China
video conferencing
Zoom will suspend direct sales to customers in mainland China
The move comes amid increased scrutiny of the company's alleged ties to the Chinese government
4 Aug 2020
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Ofcom confirms UK 5G auction will begin in January
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Ofcom confirms UK 5G auction will begin in January
UK regulator rejects calls by some operators for the auction to be abandoned in favour of an allocation process
3 Aug 2020
Scotland will launch its own contact-tracing app
Development
Scotland will launch its own contact-tracing app
The Scottish government says the app will arrive in the autumn and will not ask users to reveal personal information
3 Aug 2020
British teenager charged over Twitter hack
hacking
British teenager charged over Twitter hack
The 19-year old is one of the three individuals arrested for involvement in the spear-phishing scam
3 Aug 2020
Twitter attempts to overhaul its security policies after Bitcoin hack
hacking
Twitter attempts to overhaul its security policies after Bitcoin hack
Hackers targeted 130 accounts but ultimately tweeted from 45
31 Jul 2020
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BT offers £2,500 broadband bursaries in new small business scheme
SMB
BT offers £2,500 broadband bursaries in new small business scheme
The company introduces a slew of new measures aiming to boost connectivity, cashflow, and confidence
31 Jul 2020
HPE to help build Europe’s first regional data innovation centre
Development
HPE to help build Europe’s first regional data innovation centre
The Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF) has the capacity to help 1,000 businesses in a deal worth over £95 million
30 Jul 2020
Qualcomm and Huawei end licensing spat
Hardware
Qualcomm and Huawei end licensing spat
Qualcomm's shares were up 13% after news of the deal
30 Jul 2020
Vodafone partners with Blackberry for crisis communications
Technology
Vodafone partners with Blackberry for crisis communications
Greater Manchester Police and Fire and Rescue Service are the first to benefit from the partnership
29 Jul 2020
CES 2021 will be a digital-only event
digital transformation
CES 2021 will be a digital-only event
For the first time in its 53-year history, the Las Vegas technology show will not be taking place in-person
29 Jul 2020
Google Cloud and Orange team up on AI and cloud computing
cloud computing
Google Cloud and Orange team up on AI and cloud computing
The partnership will help Orange to expand its portfolio and will strengthen Google Cloud's presence in Europe
28 Jul 2020
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Gartner expects 5G network spending to almost double in 2020
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Gartner expects 5G network spending to almost double in 2020
The analyst firm says rising competition among CSPs is responsible for the accelerating pace of 5G adoption
28 Jul 2020
Facebook sues EU watchdog for invading employees' privacy
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Facebook sues EU watchdog for invading employees' privacy
Documents requested by the European Commission reportedly contain sensitive information including health data
28 Jul 2020
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Google reportedly monitors usage of rival Android apps
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Google reportedly monitors usage of rival Android apps
Sources claim that the Alphabet subsidiary keeps tabs on competitors to develop its own apps
27 Jul 2020
More than 1,000 Twitter employees had the security access needed to aid hackers
data breaches
More than 1,000 Twitter employees had the security access needed to aid hackers
Former staff say many had the power to make changes to user account settings as well as hand over the controls to third parties
24 Jul 2020
PowerShell malware increased by almost 700% in Q1
malware
PowerShell malware increased by almost 700% in Q1
Cyber security outfit McAfee observed a 689% increase in malware targeting the business task automation framework
22 Jul 2020
Inspire 2020: Microsoft announces updates to Azure, 365 and Teams
Microsoft Azure
Inspire 2020: Microsoft announces updates to Azure, 365 and Teams
The features are aimed at providing businesses with better remote working solutions in the age of social distancing
22 Jul 2020
Microsoft will shift Minecraft from AWS to Azure
cloud storage
Microsoft will shift Minecraft from AWS to Azure
The move will communicate to Microsoft's customers and rivals that it is confident in its own technology
21 Jul 2020
Nokia launches standalone 5G network solutions for enterprises
5G
Nokia launches standalone 5G network solutions for enterprises
The Finnish tech giant says 5G SA will help customers realise their long-term digital transformation goals
21 Jul 2020
UK turns to Japan for Huawei 5G alternative
5G
UK turns to Japan for Huawei 5G alternative
Government officials reportedly met with Japanese counterparts two days after the Huawei ban was announced
20 Jul 2020
Businesses warned coronavirus disruption 'could last a decade'
digital transformation
Businesses warned coronavirus disruption 'could last a decade'
Market analyst Forrester identifies five pandemic-induced trends in latest report
17 Jul 2020
Salesforce augments its Marketing Cloud suite with new automation tools
software as a service (SaaS)
Salesforce augments its Marketing Cloud suite with new automation tools
The company is starting to reap the rewards of a string of high profile acquisitions
17 Jul 2020
Graphcore unveils most complex processor yet
artificial intelligence (AI)
Graphcore unveils most complex processor yet
The new IPU features a record-breaking 59.4 billion transistors
16 Jul 2020
Zoom launches 'Zoom for Home' hardware for remote workers
video conferencing
Zoom launches 'Zoom for Home' hardware for remote workers
All-in-one collaboration platform aims to help enterprises increase the productivity of their staff
15 Jul 2020
Google faces lawsuit over unsolicited data tracking
privacy
Google faces lawsuit over unsolicited data tracking
Google's actions allegedly violate the California privacy laws and the federal wiretap law
15 Jul 2020
Why the Huawei ban could be disastrous for UK businesses
5G
Why the Huawei ban could be disastrous for UK businesses
The ramifications of banning Huawei equipment from 5G networks could be felt for years to come
15 Jul 2020