Government IT

Open Data For Social Good: The Case For Better Transport Services

ANALYSIS: Martin Howell from Cubic Transportation Systems explores how open data can transform urban mass transit

8 years ago

Quiz Of The Week: Sport And Technology 2016

Euro 2016 and the Rio Olympics are just round the corner, but what do you know about sport's relationship with…

8 years ago

Poll: Is UK Tech Better Off In The European Union?

EU referendum: UK tech firms want to stay in the EU but what do you think about a potential Brexit?

8 years ago

US Police Don’t Need A Warrant To Track Mobile Users

Privacy setback? US appeals court rules police don't need warrant to obtain cell tower records from mobile operators

8 years ago

BBC Micro:bit Coding Computer Goes On General Sale For £13

Credit-sized BBC Micro:bit is available in a range of packages and bulk options as it looks to expand its audience…

8 years ago

EU Watchdog: EU-US Privacy Shield Is ‘Not Robust Enough’

The new transatlantic data transfer agreement is likely to be defeated in EU court just as Safe Harbour was, argues…

8 years ago

National Cyber Security Centre To Offer Cyber Advice For Businesses

Government announces GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre to provide businesses with security guidance

8 years ago

What Is GDPR And What Do You Need To Do About It?

The two-year timer starts today before compulsory compliance of GDPR, the new EU data protection directive, is enforced, but are…

8 years ago

GDPR: What Are We Going To Do With Your Data?

DQM's Christine Andrews tells us why controlling your data will be key under the new GDPR rulings

8 years ago

IHS: Smart City Devices To Surpass 1 Billion By 2025

Smart city units set to top the one billion mark over the next decade as Asian demand increases

8 years ago

Hitachi Hopes Industrial Expertise Can Deliver Smart Cities Of The Future

Hitachi says IoT unit and background in industry, along with its Lumada software platform, can make it a smart city…

8 years ago

DWP Publishes First Fraud Figures For Troubled Universal Credit

Underpayment and error figures were 'significantly' higher under the troubled benefit programme than for Jobseeker's Allowance

8 years ago

Competition: Win Tickets To NFL At Wembley!

Win one of four pairs of tickets to see the NFL regular season game between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville…

9 years ago

NAO: Government Shared Services ‘Not Working’

The government's plans to consolidate departments' back-office activities are not delivering value for money, the NAO has found

9 years ago

UK And Half Of EU Member States Back Free Data Flows

Liberalisation of the way user data can be used by businesses is 'vital' for EU businesses, member states say

9 years ago

Farmers Need To Decide Whether Rent Or Mobile Coverage Is More Important

ANALYSIS: Farmers are demanding rural areas get better coverage to improve business. Mobile operator say rent demands are to high.…

9 years ago

Delayed Gov.UK Verify Identity Authentication Platform Will ‘Go Live Next Week’

Government Digital Service (GDS) says Gov.UK Verify has passed 'digital by default' tests and is ready for wider rollout

9 years ago

Ed Vaizey: The ‘Silicon Valley Of Europe’ Already Exists

Minister for the digital economy Ed Vaizey says UK tech has the infrastructure and skills but not enough money -…

9 years ago

Quiz Of The Week: Wearable Technology

Wearables have the potential to change consumer and business technology, but how much do you know about them?

9 years ago

BDUK Delivers Superfast Broadband To 3.84m Homes And Businesses

Government releases latest figures as BDUK edges it closer to 95 percent superfast broadband coverage by 2017

9 years ago

Queen’s Speech Confirms 10Mbps Universal Broadband And Network Planning Reforms

Government plans to introduce broadband USO, reform communications code and implement driverless car framework all confirmed in state opening of…

9 years ago

Microsoft Wants UK To Remain In The EU

Microsoft says it has a long history with the UK and hints future investment could be affected if country votes…

9 years ago

Mobile Users Waste ‘Time And Money’ Trying To Switch Networks

1 in 7 mobile users back Ofcom proposals to make new networks handle the switchover - not the one being…

9 years ago

London And Bristol Named UK’s Top Smart Cities

London and Bristol named as leaders in Huawei report, with Birmingham, Glasgow and others declared 'contenders' with successful digital projects

9 years ago

EU Referendum: A Third Of Tech Firms Have No Plans For Brexit

More than half of tech firms have had no discussion about the impact of Brexit on business. Of those that…

9 years ago

Rail Passengers Would Accept Fare Increase For Better Mobile Coverage

Department for Transport report claims business travellers and commuters would pay up for a fifth more if they could get…

9 years ago

Google ‘Faces £2.3bn EC Fine’ For Alleged Search Dominance Abuse

The Commission is reportedly set to levy a record-breaking €3bn fine over Google's abuse of its search dominance

9 years ago

Sky, TalkTalk And Vodafone Outline Vision For ‘BT-Free’ Openreach

Broadband rivals want Openreach to have full control of assets, be overseen by an independent board and have its own…

9 years ago

Ofcom Wants More 5GHz Spectrum For Wi-Fi Routers

Ofcom wants more spectrum to be made available to Wi-Fi routers, claiming 6m homes and offices have sub par wireless…

9 years ago

BBC Relocation Will Boost Birmingham’s Technology Sector

Relocation of BBC Three content production by 2018 and new news projects will stimulate Birmingham's position as a tech hub,…

9 years ago