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Visit/software/video-conferencing/355257/taiwan-first-country-to-ban-zoom-amid-security-concerns
Taiwan becomes first country to ban Zoom amid security concerns
Public sector bodies are advised to use Microsoft or Google services if they can’t find locally-developed platforms
8 Apr 2020
Visit/business/policy-legislation/354760/ofcom-handed-remit-to-police-silicon-valley-giants
Ofcom handed remit to police Silicon Valley giants
The government waters down its Online Harms proposals, but tech companies could still face fines
12 Feb 2020
Visit/government/354549/amazon-will-pass-on-2-digital-tax-to-sellers
Amazon will pass on 2% digital tax to sellers
Amazon says small businesses are likely to bear the brunt of any proposed tax
16 Jan 2020
Visit/business-strategy/careers-training/33050/uk-universities-receive-110m-to-fund-ai-masters-and-phd
UK universities recieve £110m to fund AI Masters and PhDs
Government has partnered with industry for the first time to train the next generation of AI talent
21 Feb 2019
Visit/data-protection/31560/government-accidentally-leaks-counter-terrorism-tools-via-trello
Government Trello blunder leaks counter-terrorism tools
Hundreds of sensitive documents also revealed thanks to poor security settings - report
23 Jul 2018
Visit/digital-transformation/30233/uk-citizens-enthusiastic-about-government-digital-offerings
UK citizens enthusiastic about government digital offerings
But citizens want better online healthcare services
5 Jan 2018
Visit/security/30089/3-reasons-why-nadine-dorries-is-totally-wrong-about-password-sharing
Why Nadine Dorries is totally wrong about password sharing
Frustration abounds as MPs expose their backwards security practises
4 Dec 2017
Visit/public-sector/29864/only-competition-can-save-the-uk-from-its-broadband-crisis
Only competition can save the UK from its broadband crisis
Government broadband and fibre pledges are 'illogical'
17 Nov 2017
Visit/strategy/29720/government-trials-drones-to-sniff-out-chemical-hazards
UK government to invest in mini drones
The government will invest in new high-tech gadgets to assess hazardous scenes
16 Oct 2017
Visit/public-sector/29589/government-pushes-for-teen-oriented-social-media-jargon-buster-guidelines
Government's teen-oriented social media guidelines
Children’s Commissioner aims to make it easier for teens to understand the policies of social networking sites
29 Sep 2017
Visit/government-it-strategy/28994/large-it-contracts-could-fuel-20bn-uk-government-tech-market
UK gov IT spending 'could pivot back to large IT firms'
UK gov tech market will hit £20 billion by 2025, predicts report
4 Jul 2017
Visit/careers/28870/bcs-urges-action-over-worrying-drop-in-computing-gcse-numbers
BCS urges action over falling Computing GCSE numbers
Raspberry Pi's Eben Upton accuses government of being “asleep at the wheel”
19 Jun 2017
Visit/public-sector/27963/techuk-a-disorderly-brexit-would-harm-tech-sector
TechUK: A “disorderly” Brexit would harm tech sector
Trade body calls for access to skills and ‘bespoke’ free trade agreement
24 Jan 2017
Visit/strategy/27960/governments-industrial-strategy-promises-ai-and-robotics-investment
Government promises more AI and robotics investment
It will also offer up funding to further STEM education and make the UK more competitive
24 Jan 2017
Visit/broadband/27621/broadband-not-meeting-uk-consumer-expectations
UK consumers are unhappy with broadband
Survey finds many unhappy with broadband in the UK
22 Nov 2016
Visit/strategy/27299/governments-smart-meter-project-could-be-a-security-risk
Government's smart meter project could be a security risk
MPs said the government needs to ensure the highest level of security is implemented to prevent an energy outage
26 Sep 2016
Visit/public-sector/26990/government-to-test-social-media-identity-verification
Government to test social media identity verification
Critics think method could actually increase cases of identity fraud
27 Jul 2016
Visit/broadband/26582/are-we-really-better-off-as-part-of-the-eu
Are we really better off as part of the EU?
Ed Vaizey certainly thinks you are if you’re a start up or innovator…
19 May 2016
Visit/public-sector/25892/government-urged-to-switch-to-blockchains
Government urged to switch to blockchains
The technology could be used for tax collection, benefits and issuing passports
20 Jan 2016
Visit/broadband/25780/government-says-everyone-now-has-2mbps-internet-access
Government says everyone now has 2Mbps internet access
Department for Culture, Media and Sport has introduced satellite grants for those in low-speed areas
29 Dec 2015
Visit/public-sector/25761/nhs-users-treated-to-free-wi-fi
NHS users treated to free Wi-Fi
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to provide free Wi-Fi across the NHS
21 Dec 2015
Visit/government-it-strategy/25656/government-digital-service-gets-450m-mega-budget
Government Digital Service gets £450m mega-budget
But will GDS remain a core part of Whitehall’s IT strategy?
25 Nov 2015
Visit/strategy/25635/john-mcdonnell-wants-uk-to-be-technology-superpower
John McDonnell wants UK to be technology superpower
Jeremy Corbyn's government would foster a community akin to "socialism with an iPad"
23 Nov 2015