COVID-19
Discover expert analysis on COVID-19 with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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Why the coronavirus pandemic could prove fertile ground for startups
In-depth From the dot-com bubble to the 2008 financial crisis, new tech companies often grow out of economic troubles
By Bobby Hellard Published
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LinkedIn axes 960 jobs as recruitment demand falls
News Microsoft-owned company is laying off 6% of its global workforce as firms hire fewer staff during the coronavirus pandemic
By Carly Page Published
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Linux Foundation open-sources coronavirus tracing apps
News The projects, based on the Google and Apple API, aim to support public health contact tracing efforts
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Robots are supposed to steal our jobs – so why haven’t they during the coronavirus crisis?
In-depth Robots are already making some progress in healthcare settings, but they need more support if they're to make a real difference
By Nicole Kobie Published
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New global alliance plans to fight coronavirus with AI
News CAIAC aims to establish an advisory group consisting of UN organisations
By Sabina Weston Published
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The IT Pro Podcast: COVID-proofing your startup
IT Pro Podcast How can early-stage companies survive and thrive in the current climate?
By IT Pro Published
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Have coronavirus conspiracies damaged the rollout of UK 5G?
In-depth 5G was already the target of health scares and rumours – the eruption of COVID-19 has only made it worse
By Keri Allan Published
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Non voyage: Coronavirus, Brexit and the future of business travel
In-depth The current pandemic and the UK’s impending departure from the EU could have grave consequences for corporate travel
By Carly Page Published
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Immunity passports: What do we really know about the ‘risk-free certificate’?
In-depth Proponents say they’re a gateway to reopening the country post-lockdown, but could they be a Pandora’s box of sensitive data?
By Sabina Weston Published
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How coronavirus will reshape the IT industry forever
In-depth An unprecedented experiment in remote working has permanently changed business thinking
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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Coronavirus contact-tracing app to be launched in winter, minister reveals
News Statement contradicts comments from Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab that suggested the app would arrive in the coming weeks
By Sabina Weston Published
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Only skin deep: The state of biometric security
In-depth Biometrics were supposed to solve the issue of identification once and for all. Are these systems reliable, accurate and secure?
By David Howell Published
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