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.

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Making Europe a world leader in information & communication technology

Andrus Ansip has been Vice-President of the European Commission discusses his ambition to make Europe a world leader in ICT.
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Is the public sector safe from cyber attacks in 2019?

In the Budget, the Chancellor pledged an extra £1bn to boost U.K. defences, including cybersecurity. But will we see an impact on the safety of public sector’s cyber attacks in 2019?
Safeguarding your business

Safeguarding your business from cyber threats

Tom Huckle, head of Cyber Security and Development at Crucial Group, shares his tips for safeguarding your business
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Only a quarter of marketing managers make dealership tech investments

Research reveals just over a quarter of marketing managers make high-level decisions on dealership technology investments, despite tech being crucial to customer marketing
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12 top tips to running a faster computer this Christmas

Hardware Associates brings the 12 top tips to running a faster computer this Christmas Tis the season to be jolly, but to make sure that...
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How you can improve services through design and modern software?

Andrew Sandford, Director of We are Lean and Agile, explains how modern software can help you understand and improve your services in the digital age.
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Securing industrial control systems by closing the air gap security loophole

Lavi Lazarovitz, Head of CyberArk Labs security research examines security systems, the rise of cyber attacks and the need to increase the protection of our data.
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The future of digital transformation: Is it an IT or a business challenge?

In an interview with Rob Bamforth, Industry Analyst and Marketing Consultant at Timefort Limited, following a OneLogin’s ‘Identity IS the new perimeter’ roundtable in London in late 2018, we find out his thoughts on digital transformation and where he sees it heading in the future
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Maintaining accessibility through the EU Accessibility Directive

Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst and Comms and Training Manager at Digital Accessibility Centre shares his thoughts on maintaining accessibility through the EU Accessibility Directive
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Drone industry welcomes world’s first ever drone Standards

Today, the first ever worldwide Standards for the drone industry are being released by the International Standards Organisation (ISO)*
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Europe needs further strategic action and awareness despite having solid Open Data policy

New study by Capgemini Invent highlights the strategic prioritisation to push forward Open Data transformation across Europe
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Three in five SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach

A Government survey conducted last year, as part of the National Cyber Security Programme, revealed 46% of UK businesses experienced at least one cybersecurity breach or attack in 2017
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Health Secretary searches for HealthTech at Paris summit

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has traveled to Paris to attend the GovTech summit in order to find revolutionary technologies to help improve the NHS.
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UK Businesses urged to claim £2500 voucher for broadband boost

UK businesses are being urged to make use of a £2500 voucher for a broadband boost before the government scheme closes due to high demand
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UK technology sector still attracts high-skilled global migrants

Latest research from Indeed suggests that Brexit has hardly affected the tech sector's ability in attracting highly-skilled professionals from abroad.
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Digitalisation: The key to maximising human potential

Ildar Uysumbayev, Head of the Department of Public Services of the Agency for Civil Service and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Kazakhstan argues that digitalisation is the key to maximising human potential as we journey towards 2050
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Two-factor authentication and why it matters for public sector organisations

Paul Parker, chief technologist, federal and national government, SolarWinds looks into the importance of two-factor authentication for the public sector as digital crime increases
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Businesses future proof cybersecurity ahead of regulation deadline

Government will highlight 'operators of essential services' to comply with new requirements set out in the Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS).
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#HackathonForGood attracts tech talent to The Hague

Experts in Artificial Intelligence, big data and cyber security will gather in The Hague to solve world problems to assist leading NGOs.
smart cities

Smart cities. Is it wise to get smarter?

Keiron Shepherd, Senior Security Specialist at F5 Networks, discusses how the threat landscape will change as smart cities become more of a reality and the security considerations we need to make before we begin reaping the benefits of connected devices

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