Pivotal Solutions’ strategy for providing high quality software and support
Software Consultant Paul Wallace, explains how Pivotal Solutions Limited have cultivated 20 years of success through high quality software and forming good relationships with customers.
Unhappiness on Instagram: Can we train algorithms to detect it?
Researchers are developing algorithms to detect unhappiness on social media, which identify the basic needs of users from the content they share.
Why we must avert the threat of ‘digital deprivation’
David Hennell, Business Development Director at National Broadband, discusses the threat of digital deprivation and what can be done about it.
AI finds men represented four times more than women in literature
Machine learning algorithms have found that men are represented four times more than women in literature, with transgender and non-binary people largely missing.
Twitter bans climate change denial from advertising spaces
Ads which promote climate change denial will be banned from the social media platform, but individual users won't be affected by the change.
Group of MEPs vote to enforce universal phone charger
MEPs voted in a proposal that would see universal phone chargers become the norm, in an effort to decrease electronic waste.
43% of major environmental websites make mass carbon emissions
An analysis of the ‘cleanest’ environmental websites reveals that over 57% of major environmental websites run on sustainable energy.
CatalanGate: EU citizens hacked by Pegasus and Candiru spyware
An investigation into CatalanGate found that 65 individuals were targeted by mercenary spyware - with circumstantial evidence linking the attacks to Spanish authorities.
NHS Parkinson’s watch to help manage care at home
A Parkinson's watch is being given to patients with the condition, in an effort to improve NHS remote monitoring.
How US cybersecurity trends can help the UK prepare itself
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™ at SolarWinds, explains how US cybersecurity trends could help the UK navigate future threats.
Report finds gender gap in meaningful internet connectivity
A report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (AFA) finds that just one in ten people in parts of the Global South have meaningful internet connectivity - with a gender gap existing across all countries.
The institutionalisation of fear: Global digital surveillance with dubious pandemic legitimacy
Regina Surber, PhD Candidate at the University of Zurich and Scientific Advisor to the ICT4Peace Foundation, discusses how digital surveillance is increasing worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ofcom reveals that 16% of British toddlers use TikTok
According to Ofcom, 16% of British toddlers use TikTok - while one third of children between the ages of five and seven use the social media platform.
Three Pillars of Cyber Security: People – Process – Technology
Simon Wilcox, Managing Director, Digital Craftsmen Ltd, advocates the Three Pillars of Cyber Security, People – Process – Technology.
Protect Duty: What does it mean for the security of publicly accessible spaces?
Axis’ Steven Kenny looks at the Protect Duty, what it means for the owners and managers of publicly accessible spaces
Digital Markets Act will allow EU to fine global tech giants
The European Commission, Council and Parliament say that the Digital Markets Act will allow them to fine global tech giants - to the tune of 10% of global profits, doubling to 20% for repeat offenders.
Digital pathology ecosystem & AI for the future of medicine
Mr Sanj Lallie, Commercial Director of Digital Pathology from Source LDPath, describes the pathway for a nationwide uptake of digital pathology and Al to build the future of medicine.
AI to study ancient writing systems
Shai Gordin, Senior Lecturer at Digital Pasts Lab, Ariel University in Israel, enlightens us on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for studying ancient writing systems.
Time is running out: What risk does the ISDN/PSTN switch off pose?
Time is running out…to consider what exposure and risks the ISDN/PSTN switch off poses to your organisation, says Nick Cassidy, Director, Segmentation Group Ltd.
Public sector cloud hosting: It’s time to make the switch
The experts behind QuickThink Cloud explain why public sector organisations all over the UK should be looking to host their ERP software and wider IT infrastructure in the cloud.
