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Virgin planning Canvas rival?
Virgin Media has fired another salvo in the battle against its competitors by reportedly readying the launch of an online video-on-demand service. Techwatch
A game of Tetris a day...
Playing block-building computer game Tetris could help people overcome post traumatic stress and other disorders, according to researchers. BBC
Wikipedia gears up for makeover
Online encyclopedia Wikipedia is readying itself for an interface overhaul in a bid to make it easier for both contributors to contribute and visitors to find what they're looking for. PC Pro
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Bigger salaries, more burnout: Is the CISO role in crisis?
In-depth CISOs are more stressed than ever before – but why is this and what can be done?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25
News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Sluggish enterprise tech adoption has cost the UK economy billions
News The UK economy could have grown dramatically had organizations accelerated digital adoption
By Emma Woollacott Published
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NHS leaders are keen to adopt new digital tools, but IT can't solve problems on its own
A survey of healthcare decision-makers finds they believe IoT devices and electronic health recording could help them reach more patients quicker
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Virgin Media O2 layoffs to reach 2,000, with Vodafone-Three merger ‘likely’ leading to more
News The telco giant says it's in conversation with unions over the cuts
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Connectivity and collaboration
Whitepaper The future of work
By ITPro Published
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Virgin and BT team up against threat of Openreach split
News Major business rivals join forces to fight Ofcom proposals
By Adam Shepherd Published
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Leaked Government letter to ISPs calls for urgent action over child internet safety
News Government letter sets out areas Prime Minister wants ISPs to address in internet safety fight.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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Internet Watch Foundation welcomes ISP anti-child porn funding
News BT, Sky, Talk Talk and Virgin Media have pledged £1m in additional funding to help clamp down on child pornography.
By Caroline Donnelly Published
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O2 broadband business sold to BSkyB
News BSkyB to buy Telefónica UK's O2 and BE broadband business.
By Caroline Donnelly Published