Governement-IT

Northern Ireland Pledges Additional £1m For Rural Broadband

Government promises more funding to help Northern Irish rural businesses and residents make the most of superfast broadband

10 years ago

UK Faces Tech Firm ‘Exodus’ If Snooper’s Charter Is Passed

Eris Industries has relocated, at least temporarily. If controversial Snooper's Charter becomes law, other UK-based tech firms could follow

10 years ago

UK Police Make Two Communications Data Requests Per Minute

A report based on Freedom of Information requests has found British police forces approved 93 percent of requests

10 years ago

UK Government Ends Extended Support For Windows XP

Government opts not to renew extended support agreement for Windows XP, as migration continues

10 years ago

Government Appoints Joanna Shields As Internet Security Minister

Baroness Joanna Shields step down as Tech City chair to take new government role

10 years ago

MPs Expense £70,000 Worth Of iPhones, iPads And PCs Before Election Deadline

Expenses watchdog suggests unseated or retiring MPs should donate equipment to charity

10 years ago

US Dispatches Mission To Muzzle Russian Cyber Security Threats

Expedition to Eastern Europe examines ways to combat growing cyber threat from Russia

10 years ago

NSA Sought German Help To Spy On Siemens – Report

The NSA asked its German equilvant for help to spy on industrial conglomerate Siemens

10 years ago

General Election 2015: How Will The Conservatives’ Victory Impact UK Tech?

We ask the industry how the Conservative's General Election victory will impact tech firms, cybersecurity, communications, public sector IT and…

10 years ago

Conservatives To Revive Snoopers’ Charter Following Election Win

Teresa May suggests Snoopers' Charter is back on the agenda now the Lib Dems are out of the picture

10 years ago

General Election 2015: TechWeek Readers Back Conservatives

TechWeek readers back Cameron for a second term in office, ahead of Labour and UKIP

10 years ago

General Election 2015: What Does The Technology Industry Want?

We ask tech firms what they want from the General Election and who they want to see in Number 10

10 years ago

General Election 2015: Two-Fifths Of London Boroughs ‘Unprepared’ For Election IT Disaster

FOI requests show many London boroughs haven't tested their disaster recovery plans for over a year ahead of 2015 General…

10 years ago

POLL: Who Will You Be Backing At The 2015 General Election?

Which party will do the most for the UK technology industry at the General Election?

10 years ago

General Election 2015: Tech Entrepreneurs Endorse Conservatives

Ninety tech entrepreneurs sign a letter praising the Conservative party ahead of general election

10 years ago

General Election 2015: UKIP And Labour Websites Struggle As SNP Leads Digital Race

Website data tests show some parties are not making the best first impression ahead of the General Election

10 years ago

What Is The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation?

The Secretary General of the CTO explains its mission to bring connectivity to everyone across the Commonwealth

10 years ago

Phil Zimmermann: Privacy Protection Just As Important As Security For Businesses

PGP creator tells TechWeekEurope companies should take privacy protection seriously and argues law enforcement is living in a "golden age…

10 years ago

SNP Manifesto Pledges Support For Innovation And Privacy

SNP wants research institutions and the private sector to collaborate and commercialise innovations but won't back any 'Snooper's Charter'

10 years ago

Digital Scotland To Bring Fibre to 145,000 More Properties

BDUK-funded Digital Scotland announces next phase of superfast broadband rollout

10 years ago

Plaid Cymru Wants 30Mbps Broadband And Powerful Local Ofcom

Plaid Cymru outlines support for better communications, Welsh language online services and more powers from Westminster

10 years ago

Pro-Privacy Lib Dem Manifesto Details Digital Bill Of Rights And Green Economy

Lib Dems say they would protect privacy of UK citizens, hold a complete review of state surveillance and promote green…

10 years ago

In-Flight Wi-Fi Could Be ‘Hacked’ To Control Aircraft Systems

US government watchdog says more steps should be taken to prevent unauthorised access to avionic systems

10 years ago

Unsafe US eVoting Machines Exposed In New Report

Forget hanging chads. Damning report highlights shocking security of voting terminals used in American elections

10 years ago

Conservatives Vow To Make UK The ‘Technology Centre Of Europe’ With Election Win

Tories say technology will create jobs, aid regional development and overhaul public services, but suggest more surveillance powers will be…

10 years ago

Labour Manifesto Makes Broadband, Open Data And Mobile Coverage Pledges

Labour says the UK's strengths in digital technology can help economic growth and revamp public services

10 years ago