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TechWeekEurope will be at Europe's biggest cybersecurity event next week, speaking to the biggest names in the field and sharing our insights
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
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 technology?
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?
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
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 for coding mission
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 the European data protection supervisor
National Cyber Security Centre To Offer Cyber Advice For Businesses
Government announces GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre to provide businesses with security guidance
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 you ready?
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
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
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 leader
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
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 Jaguars on 2 October
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
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
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. Something has to give
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
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 - but that's not the government's fault, he claims
Quiz Of The Week: Wearable Technology
Wearables have the potential to change consumer and business technology, but how much do you know about them?
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
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 parliament
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 to leave the EU
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 left behind
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
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 have, 1 in 10 have talked about leaving the UK
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 better 4G on board
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
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 distinctive brand free of the BT name