Public cloud security is a concern for most IT pros in UK
An overwhelming majority of the UK’s IT professionals (90 percent) have their worries when it comes to securing the public cloud, according to a new study.
Research by Bitdefender found that 90 per cent of British professionals had concerns around the security of public cloud. A fifth (20 per cent) also said that their business doesn’t have security measures set up for sensitive data outside the company infrastructure.
It will be easy for businesses to comply with GDPR, UK's digital minister says
UK's new Data Protection Bill, aimed to "encourage innovation while protecting privacy," was published this week. Digital minister Matthew Hancock took the opportunity to call all businesses to become compliant with GDPR before the deadline of May 25, 2018.
In an opinion piece published on City AM, Hancock said the new laws are built on the existing ones and it shouldn’t be too hard for businesses to get used to them.
Bill Gates says Britain can be a world technology leader after Brexit, but CBI demands certainty on data
Before the UK's referendum on leaving the EU last year, Bill Gates warned that a vote to leave could jeopardize the country’s position in the science and technology sector.
But in an interview with the Daily Telegraph (paywalled) the Microsoft founder says that Britain can remain a world leader if care is taken.
UK companies look overseas to bridge the IT skills gap
With digital transformation projects currently flavor of the month, businesses are facing increasing difficulties in finding the talent needed to carry them out.
A new study of UK IT leaders by cloud and networking company Interoute finds 96 percent believe that the cost of professionals with expertise in digital transformation is higher than for other IT initiatives, and nearly half (48 percent) see the skills shortage as a problem.
Many UK businesses don't know if they are GDPR compliant
Every fifth business in the UK has "no idea" if their corporate policies are enough to comply with the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is according to a new report by Citrix, which investigates the obstacles companies in the UK are still facing when it comes to complying with GDPR.
The report says there are three major roadblocks --data sprawl, a huge influx of personal customer information and uncertainty around data ownership.
Vodafone and Onecom announce IoT partnership
Onecom and Vodafone have signed a five-year deal aimed at expanding the choice of IoT services available to UK businesses.
The two companies will jointly "develop, launch and manage" a range of tools going forward. Onecom, a unified communications platform, will deploy Vodafone’s global IoT managed connectivity, platform and services, so businesses can use connected solutions within their organizations.
Box offers cloud services to London Metropolitan Police
London's law enforcement forces are about to get a significant storage upgrade thanks to a new partnership with Box.
The online storage giant has announced that it will now be working with the London Metropolitan Police to provide 50,000 staff with better cloud provision.
HPE offloads software division to Micro Focus
HPE has finalized the sale of its software division, bringing to an end one of the company's most traumatic periods.
The technology giant has confirmed the spin off of its software business in a deal with British firm Micro Focus which is valued at around $8.8 billion.
London gets its first chief digital officer
London is getting its first ever Chief Digital Officer, the Mayor's office has announced today.
Theo Blackwell, a former cabinet member at Camden Council, will take responsibility for helping London continue to be the technology powerhouse it has become over the past few years.
UK execs don't know GDPR's consequences
With the clock still ticking down to the May 2018 GDPR deadline, new research has once again revealed a worrying lack of awareness among many executives.
A study by Alfresco and AIIM found that one in five (21 percent) of senior executives said that they had little or no idea about the effect GDPR would have on their business.
UK will comply with EU data laws after Brexit
The UK government has confirmed that it plans to comply with existing European laws on data handling and sharing, even after Brexit.
A paper published by the GOV.UK government website said that the EU needs to recognize how the UK is looking for an early agreement in finalizing its plans.
Amazon adds Top Up payment service in UK
Amazon is looking to make it easier than ever for UK shoppers to buy goods on the site using their mobile devices.
The company has this week launched Top Up, a new service that lets users deposit money into their Amazon account simply by scanning a barcode with their phone.
Semi-autonomous truck convoys will hit UK highways by the end of 2018
Small groups of semi-autonomous trucks will be tested on major highways in the UK by the end of 2018.
According to the UK government, Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has been awarded a contract to test vehicle convoys. These convoys, consisting of up to three trucks, will be traveling in formation, with the leading truck controlling breaking and acceleration.
UK businesses lack necessary security skills and awareness
British firms are putting themselves at risk of being hit by major cyber-attacks such as the WannaCry ransomware due to a lack of proper security skills and awareness, a new government report has warned.
Over two thirds (68 percent) of board members at FTSE 350 businesses have not been trained to deal with major cyber security attacks, according to the latest government cyber health check report, revealed today.
Barclays lets businesses view banking data in real-time
Small businesses struggling to keep track of all their data as they grow have been given a helping hand thanks to a new tool from Barclays.
Designed for SMEs experiencing a surge in growth, SmartBusiness Dashboard offers a place for companies to view all real-time banking data and information about their business in one place.
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