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- Anytime, Anywhere: Mobile applications are the new way to extend government information and services to on-the-go citizens and employees.
- Big Changes For U.S. Intelligence: New initiative aims to shift the 17-member Intelligence Community from agency-specific IT silos to an enterprise environment of shared systems and services.
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Contender For U.K. Smart Meter Rollout: Game On
May 24, 2013
SmartReach, a joint venture comprised of several tech and communications companies, has developed communications technology for the U.K's planned smart energy meter project.
Soros Invests $75M In London Fiber-Optic Startup
May 23, 2013
Hyperoptic plans to implement "fiber-to-the-home" broadband technology in more than 500,000 British households within 5 years.
British Tax Authority Criticized On Data Handling
May 23, 2013
Weakness in the data handling capacity of the U.K.'s equivalent to the IRS is leading to billions being lost to error or deception it can't afford, say MPs.
Does London Tech Scene Need More Money?
May 22, 2013
British investor timidity -- in contrast to U.S.'s "appetite for risk" -- is hurting Britain's chances of becoming another Silicon Valley, say London CEOs.
University College London's Huge Cloud Storage Plan
May 22, 2013
UCL's new 100-PB, cloud-based storage facility will save money and help the school meet compliance goals.
Public Transit Users Demand Digital Services
May 21, 2013
Public transportation providers would be smart to heed riders' expectations for smartphone-based e-tickets and social media communications, finds Accenture study.
Debate Grows Over Big Tech Taxes
May 21, 2013
Lawmakers are increasingly targeting the tax practices of big companies like Apple and Google. But should the focus be on the rules of international business?
British Cloud Firm Wins Background Check Security Contract
May 20, 2013
Skyscape Cloud Services will partner with Indian consulting group Tata to provide security for U.K.'s new online criminal background check system.
Facebook Ranks Top 'Enterprise' Collaboration Platform
May 20, 2013
Businesses beware: Employees prefer using Facebook to SharePoint and other IT-driven collaboration platforms, finds global study by Avanade U.K.
Ireland Launches New National Broadband Service
May 20, 2013
Network promises speeds of up 70 Mbps and could be in 60% of all businesses and homes by end of 2015.
British IT Pro 'Cracks' Call Center Menus
May 20, 2013
British project manager and programmer creates service that lets frustrated customers bypass call center phone menus.
British MPs Attack Google On Taxes
May 17, 2013
British politicians criticize Google and Amazon for failing to pay enough taxes in a country where they are reaping great rewards.
U.K. Has $10 Billion Of Public Data, Study Concludes
May 16, 2013
U.K. needs to plow the valuable public-sector data it collects back into better services and drive economic growth, says study commissioned by the British government.
New Imaging System 'Reads' Ancient Scrolls
May 16, 2013
X-ray-based imaging system uses computer modeling to create virtual versions of ancient scrolls, allowing researchers access to never-before-seen historical documents.
IGEL Fattens Thin-Client Product Line
May 16, 2013
European hardware maker unveils two new devices to support companies' need for powerful, multimedia-capable terminals.
Apptio Wants To Be 'Workday Of IT'
May 15, 2013
Apptio is pushing into Europe with its software that helps CIOs manage IT operations and monitor costs of IT services, backed by a $45 million round of venture funding.
Lottery Fund To Help Bridge U.K. Digital Divide
May 14, 2013
Big Lottery Fund plans to make some £15 million ($23 million) available to increase tech literacy of U.K. citizens.
Troubled U.K. Bank Seeks New IT Strategy
May 14, 2013
U.K.'s Co-operative Bank scrapped a £250 million new banking platform to use a partner's system instead. But that plan didn't work out.
Britain's 'Smart Meter' Project Delayed
May 13, 2013
Utilities and firms looking to build new smart communications networks say they need at least another year to prepare.
U.K. Appoints Builder Of Rural Mobile Booster Network
May 13, 2013
Government's plan to boost cell and mobile broadband coverage in "not spots" finally in motion after two-year delay.
Olympics CIO Heads Up To Manchester University
May 13, 2013
Gerry Pennell goes back to his alma mater to help deliver the infrastructure component of its ambitious 'Manchester 2020' plan
Financial Times Taps Former BBC Tech Heavyweight
May 13, 2013
Multichannel expert John O'Donovan joins The Financial Times as new CTO, will help develop mobile strategy among other challenges.
BT Increases Profits, Broadband Market Share
May 10, 2013
Ambitious fiber broadband investments appear to be paying off, as 51% of British broadband users are now BT customers.
British Universities Given Funds For Cyber Security Program
May 10, 2013
U.K. government provides grants to University of Oxford and Royal Holloway, University of London to fund doctoral programs in cyber security.
Ireland Names First National CIO
May 09, 2013
Former British government IT and EMC U.K. executive Bill McCluggage will lead national IT strategy for Ireland.