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MIT engineers achieve breakthrough in fault-tolerant quantum computing

MIT engineers have achieved a major leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing by demonstrating an order-of-magnitude stronger nonlinear light-matter coupling. This breakthrough promises nanosecond-speed quantum information readout and processing, significantly accelerating the path to practical quantum computation.

Consumers demand fingerprint authentication to safeguard their identities

Research from IDEX Biometrics ASA has revealed there is now demand amongst consumers for organisations to adopt fingerprint authentication to better protect their data.

Young children are using digital devices more than ever before

A recent study has revealed that young children are spending more time than ever before on digital devices because if their easy accessibility.

ICT suppliers join new technology framework to support education bodies

The Government has launched a new technology framework to help education bodies to procure ICT goods and services.

How financial services combat the threat of cyber crime?

The financial services industry is naturally a lucrative target for cyber criminals so it is imperative they invest in cybersecurity. Here we look at how organisations can go about combatting the threat of cyber crime.

Government must make AI systems transparent to build trust

Nisha Deo, Policy Lead at Rainbird discusses why Government must turn artificial intelligence (AI) from a ‘black box’ into a 'glass house' in order to build trust.

How can local authorities minimise the risk of data breaches?

In this article, Paul Mercina explores how the ongoing risk of data breaches can be navigated and dealt with by local authorities in the UK.

Could artificial intelligence bring the end to using paper receipts?

Throughout various organisations across the UK, many are still using paper for administrative tasks such as printing, posting and filing documents, but artificial intelligence could bring the end to this.

Speeding up results in the public sector with data science

Emma Tomkins, Public Sector Specialist, SAS UK highlights instances where data science has improved citizen outcomes within the public and private sectors, here.

Harrow Council launches innovative fingerprint drug test

Harrow Council will be helping more people overcome addiction after successfully trialling new fingerprint drug test technology.

Data protection: Who’s your weakest link?

Jon Fielding, Managing Director EMEA, Apricorn outlines the risks posed to data caused by human error, here.

How small changes can have a huge effect on SMB security

Effective security measures do not have to mean huge expense. A series of small changes to best practices, such as updating software and improving staff training, can help SMBs to minimise the threat posed by the most common of attacks.

Hybrid cloud is a winner for citizens and government

Peter Ford, public sector industry principal, Pegasystems discusses why he believes hybrid cloud technology is a champion for citizens and government after the original cloud-first plan received backlash.

Future proofing the NHS: How can automation help?

James Ewing, Regional Director UK at Digital Workforce, discusses how automation can help to future proof the NHS, here.

London Tech Week: Minister enables opportunities for new technologies

Minister for Implementation, Oliver Dowden, launched an artificial intelligence guide for government and Spark, an online marketplace to support new technologies, at the start of London Tech Week (10 June).

NHS laptop and mobile thefts rise by one third

Laptops, mobiles, tablet computers, and televisions amongst items reported lost or stolen from hospitals across the country as thefts rise by one third.

Highlights from day two of Information Security Europe 2019

It was a full house for the opening keynote of Day 2 at Information Security Europe 2019 – Europe’s number one information security event.

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