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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.

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IBM to open new cloud data centres in UK

Four new cloud data centres will be opened by tech giant IBM in the UK to keep pace with growing demand, the company has...
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A new chapter for privacy protection regulation in Europe

David Martin, Senior Legal Officer at the European Consumer Organisation, outlines what the new General Data Protection Regulation means for consumer trust On 5 May...
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Data is helping government expect the unexpected – Andy Beale at Web Summit

Data is enabling the digital transformation and helping cities and countries predict the future, UK Government CTO Andy Beale says at Web Summit A panel...
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Digital single market benefits consumers and businesses – Andrus Ansip at Web Summit

The Digital Single Market is already bringing benefits to consumers and businesses, says European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip at Web Summit 2016 Speaking to journalists...

Cyber crime statistics show we need to defeat the problem

James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), takes a look at the statistics on cyber crime and how it is...
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Warwickshire council first to trial online identity assurance platform

An online identity assurance platform is set to undergo a trial phase at Warwickshire County Council to support Blue Badge parking permit applications Warwickshire County...
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Taking the police force back to Neighbourhood Watch

The police force must reconnect with the community to successfully tackle crime. Digital platforms offer a solution to this, says Darren Hunt, Director, Public...
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The future of government in a digitally connected world

Professor Alan W. Brown, Executive Director of the Centre for the Digital Economy (CoDE) at Surrey Business School discusses how government can be used...
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Virtual desktop infrastructure and mobility-solutions

Winfried Schultz, Marketing Director at Black Box EMEA outlines how to prepare for the future of control rooms and emergency call centres with mobility-solutions… Our...
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Online council services to be expanded in Wrexham

Wrexham Council is expanding its digital capabilities to enable residents to access more services online… An expansion of Wrexham Council’s digital agenda will enable residents to...

European Commission agrees on new approach to roaming charges

The European Commission today discussed a revised draft of rules needed to avoid abuses at the end of roaming charges in time for June...

Winning gold in the technology race

Gary Bell, Executive Director of Outsourcing, Civica outlines how the public sector could learn from the mindset and commitment of our Olympians when it...

Worcestershire to deliver all services online

Worcestershire County Council has set a new target to ensure 100 per cent of services are available online by 2017… A local authority has committed...

Cyber crime: the threat to your business and how to avoid it

Rory Clarke, director at J R Rix and Sons, explores the potentially devastating impact of cyber crime and what you can do to protect...

Local authorities fail to meet online readability standards

Some 82 per cent of local authority websites do not meet government standards for readability… A new study has revealed a significant number of local...

London Borough of Enfield chooses Civica to support digital housing services

Civica will deliver a new system aimed at improving customer services for housing tenants in the London Borough of Enfield… The London Borough of Enfield...

Holding down the public sector fort

Gerry Kelliher, EMEAR Sales Director, Kodak Alaris outlines how digitisation is transforming the public sector and lifting the paper weight it's been carrying… The public...

New IoT courses launched by EIT Digital

Three new online courses into the Internet of Things have been launched by EIT Digital… European digital education organisation EIT Digital has launched a series...

Hampshire Council fined £100k for data breach

Hampshire County Council has been fined for a data breach after it failed to protect the personal information of more than 100 people… The Information...

Digitisation agenda in Slovenia

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia outline how they are digitising their culture and heritage in line with the European Digital...

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