Tuesday, July 16, 2013

IT News Head Lines (ComputerWeekly) 7/17/2013





CIO interview: Mark Ridley, Reed.co.uk
His track record as director of technology at Reed.co.uk shows that Mark Ridley is not afraid to take unconventional decisions

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Podcast: Key steps to big data security in hospitality
Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, outlines the basics of big data security in the hospitality sector

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UK defence industry to fast-track supply chain security
The UK’s Defence Cyber Protection Partnership seeks to implement controls to quickly increase supply chain security

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Forrester: UK IT spending set to rise by 4.6% in 2014
The €80bn UK IT market is expected to grown 4.6% in 2014, claims the latest forecast by analyst firm Forrester

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Black market for software security flaws reaches new highs
The black market in previously undiscovered vulnerabilities in commercial software is so established that the average flaw sells for up to $160,000

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Lower uptake of cloud, ICT limiting medium-sized enterprises' productivity: CEBR
Medium-sized enterprises in the UK lagging behind large businesses in terms of productivity, because of lower adoption of ICT and cloud

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National broadband projects key to UN goals
The Broadband Commission claims national projects are the best way to ensure the benefits of the internet are enjoyed by all

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Young’s signs Wi-Fi deal with BT
A deal between BT and the Young and Co.’s Brewery is set to bring free Wi-Fi to its customers by the end of the year

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UK police use powers to seize personal data at borders
UK police are using counter-terrorism laws to seize the mobile phones of people entering the UK and download personal data

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US attempts to blocks plans for tax crackdown internet firms
US officials are reportedly attempting to block plans for international tax rules aimed at tax avoidance by firms such as Google and Amazon

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Germany to push for better internet data protection
Germany wants internet firms to be more transparent about how they are using personal data, says chancellor Angela Merkel

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Women in IT: Gillian Arnold, BCS Women
Understanding the impact of ‘Unconscious Bias’ is important to management within organisations which are trying to raise their levels of diversity.

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Women in IT: Chi Onwurah, Labour Shadow Cabinet Office Minister
Women have so much to offer IT, it is up to all of us to all of us to make sure the UK realises the full
potential of new technologies by properly engaging and supporting women.

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Women in IT: Maggie Berry, WEConnect International
There are thouands of women in the UK with STEM qualifications and/or experience of working in technology but after taking time out to have a family - maybe having many years away from the IT industry—they struggle to return to work in the sector.

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Women in IT: Jacqueline de Rojas, CA Technologies
Successful individuals in today’s IT landscape need to have two key watchwords ‘Brand’ and
‘Innovation’. Everyone thinks about what makes successful company brands – ethos, customer
experience, reputation – but I believe that people should apply the same thinking to their own
‘personal brand’.

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Women in IT: Lesley Cowley, Nominet
Recent Nominet research showed that there remain common misapprehensions which put off young people, particularly girls, from pursuing a career in IT.

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Women in IT: Rebecca George, Deloitte and BCS
Women act differently from men in the office. It’s really important to understand what we do differently, especially in the male dominated environment of IT.

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Women in IT: Jo Swinson, Government Minister for Women & Equalities
The information economy is critical to the UK’s success on the global stage, yet women are
significantly under-represented in the technology professions.

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Women in IT: Ann Brown, Capgemini
The IT industry is missing out on female talent in two significant ways. Firstly through the number of women who are qualified but who choose to work in a different sector and secondly by young women opting out of studying related subjects in schools and universities due to not understanding the breadth of the industry.

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