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Technology News

Open Access Government’s technology category has plenty of very recent and updated information on all the key topics on this ever-expanding market. 

Within this section, you can find articles on topics such as cybercrime, data protection and online harms. And we also touch upon the relevant topics such as social media and its potential danger and its ongoing need for regulation. The protection of personal data in the modern age is a topic is something we touch upon often in the contexts of revenge porn and other forms. Topics such as Cybersecurity in relation to business and the domination of ‘The Cloud’ are very popular.

We all cover a wide range of information concerning the emerging potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the many developments and ethical arguments within this topic. we have experts giving their opinion on the future of AI and how it will move forward. We also look at AI and its involvement in healthcare.

We also cover the Internet of Things (IoT) along with the use of data and GDPR related issues.

AI in business

AI in business: 2019 trends and predictions

AI is already being implemented in businesses around the world, and while worries persist over whether robots will be taking over the workplace, some are predicting that it will actually improve and even create jobs in the future.
big data, chemical industry

The chemical industry and big data

Without a shadow of a doubt, big data is set to transform the way the chemical industry operates – for the better.
SME owners

SME owners still in the dark about GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was brought into force in May 2018 to safeguard the rights of consumers online, it was widely publicised at the time but recent research reveals SME owners are still unaware of regulations.
the history of robots, Isaac Asimov

From single-task machines to backflipping robots: the history of robots

The history of robots combines the best of science fiction and real life technology. From Isaac Asimov to modern industrial robots, keep reading to explore the fascinating history of robotics.
data intelligence

AI: Unlocking human potential in data intelligence

AI-powered business intelligence firm AMPLYFI have conducted a report on the topic of AI and the creation of human potential in data intelligence.
trends in hospitality

The top technology trends in hospitality for 2019

Riccardo Campione and Dr Alain Imboden, Associate Professors at Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Switzerland, discuss the top technology trends in hospitality.
ageing population, Edyn.Care, technology

How technology can save the ageing population in London

The ageing population is growing and the need for quality care services will increase substantially in the coming years, here’s where technology can come.
public services

Increasing app-iness in public services 

Mobile apps are one of the most effective ways for public services to achieve digital transformation and to meet the ambition of the declaration.
actionable threat intelligence

Deriving true value from actionable threat intelligence 

NTT Security look at how relevant and actionable threat intelligence is key to protecting organisations against cyber attacks.
government IT divide

How to approach the ever-increasing government IT divide

Here Sascha Giese, SolarWinds, explains the two main approaches that can help close the perceived government IT divide.
cyber security risk

Why employees are your biggest cyber security risk

Businesses seem to be constantly at risk and employees could be the biggest cyber security risk. Why and what are the most common security threats?
digital government, government transformation strategy

Enabling effective digital government transformation

With the publication of its Government Transformation Strategy in early 2017, the UK government set out its plans for using digital to transform the relationship between citizens and the state.
world of business

What impact will AI have on the world of business?

The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) is almost normal within our personal lives, but it has not successfully infiltrated the world of business.
post brexit world, the cloud

Public sector organisations must prioritise the Cloud for a post-Brexit world

To navigate a post-Brexit world, businesses and public sector must consider a cloud-first approach.
digital disruptions

How are businesses preparing for future digital disruptions?

A new study has identified whether businesses view digital disruptions as opportunities or threats in this report.
charities, digitalisation

Why charities cannot afford to ignore digitalisation

Charities must embrace digitalisation to keep pace with the time as new research reveals online donations account of £2.4 billion from the UK.
digital skills, smart homes, disabled, elderly

‘Smart homes’ to equip elderly and disabled people with digital skills

A new 'smart homes' scheme will aim to help elderly and disabled people develop digital skills to tackle loneliness in rural areas.
AI research

UK’s most ambitious AI research project combines humanities and science

Queen Mary University of London is leading a major new research project, ‘Living with Machines,’ is set to be one of the biggest humanities and science research initiatives ever to launch in the UK.
digital services

Delivering effective digital services in an Agile way

Peter Stansbury introduces us to the new AgileDS (Agile Digital Services) guidance, published to support the Agile development and evolution of digital services
Open Source Intelligence

Automatically finding new cybersecurity threats with Open Source Intelligence

Monitoring cybersecurity-related posts in social networks and blogs can give security analysts an edge in discovering new threats against ICT infrastructures, according to Alysson Bessani.

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