Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Spring Statement 2024: What does it mean for tech? <img alt="Spring Statement 2024: What does it mean for tech?" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f27a182/bb75c909-34c9-417b-b683-f60e759b277a/9/Budget-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled a "Budget for long-term growth" on Wednesday, with headline measures including a 2p reduction in National Insurance contributions and the abolition of the "non-dom" tax for residents with permanent citizenship outside the UK. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f27a182/bb75c909-34c9-417b-b683-f60e759b277a/9/Budget-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4181121/spring-statement-2024-mean-tech Wed, 6 Mar 2024 16:49:26 +0000 Built world climate tech stands out against VC slump <img alt="Built world climate tech stands out against VC slump" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/627dc37/49ee8e29-8c79-4ffd-aa0d-eb7e147ec78c/3/A-literal-green-house-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A new report says that climate tech is attracting as much as 70% of built world VC investment. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/627dc37/49ee8e29-8c79-4ffd-aa0d-eb7e147ec78c/3/A-literal-green-house-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153792/built-world-climate-tech-stands-vc-slump https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153792/built-world-climate-tech-stands-vc-slump https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153792/built-world-climate-tech-stands-vc-slump Wed, 6 Dec 2023 11:56:01 +0000 HSBC online banking outage hampers Black Friday shopping for thousands <img alt="HSBC online banking outage hampers Black Friday shopping for thousands" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d1d3c2d/64dab703-0e56-4311-b8fc-f1a63f095cd6/14/payment-iStock-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a recurrence of the ongoing digital banking woes, thousands of HSBC customers in the UK found themselves locked out of mobile and online banking services on Friday. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d1d3c2d/64dab703-0e56-4311-b8fc-f1a63f095cd6/14/payment-iStock-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150504/hsbc-online-banking-outage-hampers-black-friday-shopping-thousands https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150504/hsbc-online-banking-outage-hampers-black-friday-shopping-thousands https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4150504/hsbc-online-banking-outage-hampers-black-friday-shopping-thousands Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:37:02 +0000 Cyber, cloud and automation: UK IT leaders reveal their spending priorities <img alt="Cyber, cloud and automation: UK IT leaders reveal their spending priorities" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ee86d02/a885257d-652f-477a-bc31-211c2836dd65/15/iStock-piggy-bank-1400480048-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Recent events, including the pandemic, have demonstrated the central importance of IT; if it were ever in doubt, it’s certainly not now. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ee86d02/a885257d-652f-477a-bc31-211c2836dd65/15/iStock-piggy-bank-1400480048-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4135981/cyber-cloud-automation-uk-leaders-reveal-spending-priorities https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4135981/cyber-cloud-automation-uk-leaders-reveal-spending-priorities https://www.computing.co.uk/feature/4135981/cyber-cloud-automation-uk-leaders-reveal-spending-priorities Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:41:00 +0000 Microsoft owes $29bn in tax, US authorities say <img alt="Microsoft owes $29bn in tax, US authorities say " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a3fcc71/f166b04c-9d59-41bd-8361-a4f3e8381d2b/29/microsoft-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft says it will challenge the demand from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to pay an extra $28.9 billion, along with associated penalties and interest, in unpaid taxes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a3fcc71/f166b04c-9d59-41bd-8361-a4f3e8381d2b/29/microsoft-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134039/microsoft-owes-usd29bn-tax-us-authorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134039/microsoft-owes-usd29bn-tax-us-authorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4134039/microsoft-owes-usd29bn-tax-us-authorities Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:48:12 +0000 Only 5% of VC firms in funding deals have a majority female representation <img alt="Only 5% of VC firms in funding deals have a majority female representation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d261e15/0a442225-dd53-4901-a317-ab9c5ebb9b43/7/gender-imbalance-iStock-532974458-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Female-founded companies account for under 3% of venture capital (VC) funding deals involving AI startups, according to a new report from the Alan Turing Institute for data, science and AI. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d261e15/0a442225-dd53-4901-a317-ab9c5ebb9b43/7/gender-imbalance-iStock-532974458-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132017/vc-firms-funding-deals-majority-representation-women https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132017/vc-firms-funding-deals-majority-representation-women https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4132017/vc-firms-funding-deals-majority-representation-women Thu, 5 Oct 2023 13:34:34 +0000 Arm files for IPO on Nasdaq <img alt="Arm files for IPO on Nasdaq" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a6334/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/27/ARM-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chip designer Arm, owned by SoftBank Group Corp, has unveiled the paperwork for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO) that is expected to be the largest of the year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a6334/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/27/ARM-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:57:23 +0000 Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers <img alt="Computing attends Downing St roundtable on widening participation in STEM careers " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Computing attended a roundtable discussion chaired by Baroness Barron MBE on widening access to STEM careers <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cc23410/ac6728c5-f7d2-46d3-96f0-3510360de0ca/2/iStock-Downing-Street-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers https://www.computing.co.uk/discussion/4119531/computing-attends-st-roundtable-widening-participation-stem-careers Thu, 6 Jul 2023 10:00:52 +0000 Twitter worth just one-third of what Musk paid last year <img alt="Twitter worth just one-third of what Musk paid last year" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c38ae8/a8c5d1fc-15ed-4f77-875d-8dc7d8814f75/17/twitter-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Financial services giant Fidelity says Twitter is now valued at just one-third of the $44 billion that Elon Musk and co-investors had paid for it last year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3c38ae8/a8c5d1fc-15ed-4f77-875d-8dc7d8814f75/17/twitter-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116944/twitter-worth-musk-paid-last https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116944/twitter-worth-musk-paid-last https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116944/twitter-worth-musk-paid-last Thu, 1 Jun 2023 08:28:13 +0000 British chip giant Arm files for US stock listing <img alt="British chip giant Arm files for US stock listing" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/83225bf/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/9/ARM-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Arm aims to raise between $8 billion and $10 billion, according to reports <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/83225bf/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/9/ARM-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113092/british-chip-giant-arm-files-us-stock-listing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113092/british-chip-giant-arm-files-us-stock-listing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113092/british-chip-giant-arm-files-us-stock-listing Tue, 2 May 2023 05:54:39 +0000 UK banks suffer service outage <img alt="UK banks suffer service outage" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a2777e5/5ee172f0-713f-4352-86d3-ad9efe93987e/1/iStock-app-lock-876819100-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and TSB Bank locked out of their accounts <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a2777e5/5ee172f0-713f-4352-86d3-ad9efe93987e/1/iStock-app-lock-876819100-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113067/uk-banks-suffer-service-outage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113067/uk-banks-suffer-service-outage https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4113067/uk-banks-suffer-service-outage Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:45:58 +0000 Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&S 'build' over 'buy' Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform <img alt="Industry Voice: How MongoDB enabled M&amp;S &#39;build&#39; over &#39;buy&#39; Strategy for new Sparks loyalty platform" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ced0066/2a44a725-e349-422e-92ab-81590efb4851/8/iStock-458642565-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4087232/industry-voice-mongodb-enabled-‘build-‘-strategy-sparks-loyalty-platform Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:08:19 +0000 HSBC to buy UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank <img alt="HSBC to buy UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/78d638a/509e0ebb-e05c-4788-9614-8e47d655fbad/12/five-pound-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Several British tech firms are breathing more easily, following HSBC's announcement that it would purchase Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) UK arm. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/78d638a/509e0ebb-e05c-4788-9614-8e47d655fbad/12/five-pound-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077389/hsbc-uk-arm-silicon-valley-bank https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077389/hsbc-uk-arm-silicon-valley-bank https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4077389/hsbc-uk-arm-silicon-valley-bank Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:02:02 +0000 HM Treasury and Bank of England announce plans for a digital pound <img alt="HM Treasury and Bank of England announce plans for a digital pound" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76c624f/74db20b7-a4de-474e-a17e-7b4271da3735/9/british-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> It would be a new form of sterling which would be used by people and businesses for their routine payments requirements. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/76c624f/74db20b7-a4de-474e-a17e-7b4271da3735/9/british-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074207/hm-treasury-bank-england-announce-plans-digital-pound https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074207/hm-treasury-bank-england-announce-plans-digital-pound https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4074207/hm-treasury-bank-england-announce-plans-digital-pound Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:55:17 +0000 FCA could soften rules to secure Arm listing in London <img alt="FCA could soften rules to secure Arm listing in London" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8675f6a/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/12/ARM-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has offered to waive a significant part of the stock market's rules in an effort to persuade Cambridge-based chip firm Arm to list on the London Stock Exchange. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8675f6a/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/12/ARM-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073953/fca-soften-rules-secure-arm-listing-london https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073953/fca-soften-rules-secure-arm-listing-london https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4073953/fca-soften-rules-secure-arm-listing-london Mon, 6 Feb 2023 09:47:33 +0000 TSB fined £48 million over botched migration <img alt="TSB fined £48 million over botched migration " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2110b2a/4b469bee-868c-4b95-a9de-8ae95c8f0177/5/TSB-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> City regulators have fined TSB £48.65m for “widespread and serious,” failings related to a disastrous IT upgrade in 2018 which left millions of banking customers locked out of their accounts for weeks, and problems with payments persisting for months. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2110b2a/4b469bee-868c-4b95-a9de-8ae95c8f0177/5/TSB-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061891/tsb-fined-gbp48-million-botched-migration https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061891/tsb-fined-gbp48-million-botched-migration https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4061891/tsb-fined-gbp48-million-botched-migration Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:54:56 +0000 Huawei founder urges focus on cash flow to ensure survival <img alt="Huawei founder urges focus on cash flow to ensure survival " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d4a3cf4/f38e4e3f-9e80-4609-889b-36053b6d6766/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The business will sell off non-core divisions and could withdraw from some countries entirely - though it remains committed to the ICT sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d4a3cf4/f38e4e3f-9e80-4609-889b-36053b6d6766/7/Huawei-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055236/huawei-founder-urges-focus-cash-flow-ensure-survival https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055236/huawei-founder-urges-focus-cash-flow-ensure-survival https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4055236/huawei-founder-urges-focus-cash-flow-ensure-survival Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:14:35 +0000 Amazon received £1 million UK tax rebate despite profits rocketing 60% <img alt="Amazon received £1 million UK tax rebate despite profits rocketing 60%" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ded5363/96f3f885-d786-4f8f-a7b1-b1f607a3ae23/6/coins-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Amazon UK Services' revenue climbed to about £6.1 billion last year <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ded5363/96f3f885-d786-4f8f-a7b1-b1f607a3ae23/6/coins-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053480/amazon-received-gbp-million-uk-tax-rebate-despite-profits-rocketing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053480/amazon-received-gbp-million-uk-tax-rebate-despite-profits-rocketing https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4053480/amazon-received-gbp-million-uk-tax-rebate-despite-profits-rocketing Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:17:26 +0000 Partner content: Emerging technology - why digital transformation is unsustainable without green goals <img alt="Partner content: Emerging technology - why digital transformation is unsustainable without green goals" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8f5d44/308ca85b-8f6d-4962-9949-1b66c9a6524e/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In3-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8f5d44/308ca85b-8f6d-4962-9949-1b66c9a6524e/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In3-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053206/lenovo-emerging-technology-digital-transformation-unsustainable-green-goals Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:40:28 +0100 Partner Content: Keynote series - Smarter Technology for the Next Reality <img alt="Partner Content: Keynote series - Smarter Technology for the Next Reality" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2591666/05356241-09f2-4fde-bd74-324356d04f12/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In4-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2591666/05356241-09f2-4fde-bd74-324356d04f12/5/Social-Tiles-Linda-Linked-In4-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4053203/lenovo-keynote-series-smarter-technology-reality Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:38:57 +0100 Homeworking in UK more than doubles since 2019 <img alt="Homeworking in UK more than doubles since 2019 " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c9fae83/6a6632ee-4861-4845-80a3-cb4041de62ca/5/2020-remote-working-connectivity-concept-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In a roundup of the latest data and analysis on the UK economy, business and jobs, the ONS confirms that remote and hybrid working has increased everywhere, but regional differences remain in terms of the extent and type of the increase. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c9fae83/6a6632ee-4861-4845-80a3-cb4041de62ca/5/2020-remote-working-connectivity-concept-1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4052971/homeworking-uk-doubles-2019 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:30:54 +0000 Qualcomm interested in buying Arm stake in upcoming IPO <img alt="Qualcomm interested in buying Arm stake in upcoming IPO" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d2c7adf/b786add1-146e-47c4-82c9-40f880139dc9/6/qualcomm-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> CEO Cristiano Amon has said the chipmaker intends to purchase a share in Arm during its planned IPO this year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d2c7adf/b786add1-146e-47c4-82c9-40f880139dc9/6/qualcomm-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050653/qualcomm-buying-arm-stake-upcoming-ipo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050653/qualcomm-buying-arm-stake-upcoming-ipo https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050653/qualcomm-buying-arm-stake-upcoming-ipo Wed, 1 Jun 2022 07:24:18 +0000 Twitter investors sue Elon Musk for stock 'manipulation' during takeover bid <img alt="Twitter investors sue Elon Musk for stock &#39;manipulation&#39; during takeover bid" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f8fb68/fb4290d6-8775-4ce3-bbea-d0de1b8d5d92/5/05-elon-musk-twitter-w1200-h630-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The lawsuit comes as Tesla CEO abandons plan to use a margin loan tied to his Tesla stake to partly finance Twitter acquisition <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f8fb68/fb4290d6-8775-4ce3-bbea-d0de1b8d5d92/5/05-elon-musk-twitter-w1200-h630-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050449/twitter-investors-sue-elon-musk-stock-manipulation-takeover-bid https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050449/twitter-investors-sue-elon-musk-stock-manipulation-takeover-bid https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050449/twitter-investors-sue-elon-musk-stock-manipulation-takeover-bid Fri, 27 May 2022 11:21:34 +0000 Social media stocks plunge following a profit warning from Snapchat parent firm <img alt="Social media stocks plunge following a profit warning from Snapchat parent firm" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eee8fe7/0ee9aa99-3aa6-4504-8ab5-f3a5a0626b7d/4/apps-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Snap says sales and profitability for the second quarter will be below its previous forecast, sparking a sell-off of online ad-driven stocks <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/eee8fe7/0ee9aa99-3aa6-4504-8ab5-f3a5a0626b7d/4/apps-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050272/social-media-stocks-plunge-following-profit-warning-snapchat-parent-firm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050272/social-media-stocks-plunge-following-profit-warning-snapchat-parent-firm https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4050272/social-media-stocks-plunge-following-profit-warning-snapchat-parent-firm Wed, 25 May 2022 07:41:30 +0000 Rishi Sunak outlines strategy to make UK a 'global hub' for cryptoasset technology <img alt="Rishi Sunak outlines strategy to make UK a &#39;global hub&#39; for cryptoasset technology" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b1d3f27/4b3d08a5-824a-465b-ae85-72b33b2196c6/5/bitcoin-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Government will hold a consultation later this year on developing regulations for a broader range of cryptoassets <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b1d3f27/4b3d08a5-824a-465b-ae85-72b33b2196c6/5/bitcoin-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047781/rishi-sunak-outlines-strategy-uk-global-hub-cryptoasset-technology https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047781/rishi-sunak-outlines-strategy-uk-global-hub-cryptoasset-technology https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4047781/rishi-sunak-outlines-strategy-uk-global-hub-cryptoasset-technology Tue, 5 Apr 2022 08:38:42 +0000 Industry Voice: The Secret to Setting Up a Successful Digital Workspace <img alt="Industry Voice: The Secret to Setting Up a Successful Digital Workspace " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654017e/5c790d68-7b11-47a6-a5cb-7ee085b27aad/4/work-2005640-1920-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/654017e/5c790d68-7b11-47a6-a5cb-7ee085b27aad/4/work-2005640-1920-1-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4046231/industry-voice-secret-setting-successful-digital-workspace https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4046231/industry-voice-secret-setting-successful-digital-workspace https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4046231/industry-voice-secret-setting-successful-digital-workspace Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:45 +0000 Amazon has received $4.7 billion in subsidies globally, report <img alt="Amazon has received $4.7 billion in subsidies globally, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/089c0e3/4bd4f71d-8d38-4e3c-ac28-83478690e209/10/amazon-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The true value of the subsidies is hidden and likely much higher <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/089c0e3/4bd4f71d-8d38-4e3c-ac28-83478690e209/10/amazon-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044739/amazon-received-usd-billion-subsidies-globally-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044739/amazon-received-usd-billion-subsidies-globally-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044739/amazon-received-usd-billion-subsidies-globally-report Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:20:29 +0000 India announces plans to launch national blockchain-based digital currency <img alt="India announces plans to launch national blockchain-based digital currency" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0e479cc/01841b1c-aacd-4873-97c3-9cab508bae6a/8/rupee-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Digital rupee could launch as soon as this year <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0e479cc/01841b1c-aacd-4873-97c3-9cab508bae6a/8/rupee-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044283/india-announces-plans-launch-national-blockchain-digital-currency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044283/india-announces-plans-launch-national-blockchain-digital-currency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4044283/india-announces-plans-launch-national-blockchain-digital-currency Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:35:07 +0000 Short seller says Darktrace targets are "a pipe dream" <img alt="Short seller says Darktrace targets are &quot;a pipe dream&quot;" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9bd0051/5c291808-e799-45d6-a69a-054691301f02/3/iStock-Piggy-bank-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> ShadowFall says Darktrace’s business is driven by “an aggressive, promotional, sales focus” and is unlikely to stand the test of time <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9bd0051/5c291808-e799-45d6-a69a-054691301f02/3/iStock-Piggy-bank-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4043361/short-seller-calls-darktrace-targets-pipe-dream https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4043361/short-seller-calls-darktrace-targets-pipe-dream https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4043361/short-seller-calls-darktrace-targets-pipe-dream Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:40:07 +0000 Apple becomes the world's first $3 trillion company <img alt="Apple becomes the world&#39;s first $3 trillion company" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/347872b/7f6265eb-cc98-43a5-b339-18fd07a64674/7/iPhone-2019-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Apple passed $1 trillion threshold in August 2018 and became a $2 trillion company in August 2020 <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/347872b/7f6265eb-cc98-43a5-b339-18fd07a64674/7/iPhone-2019-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4042755/apple-world-usd-trillion-company https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4042755/apple-world-usd-trillion-company https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4042755/apple-world-usd-trillion-company Wed, 5 Jan 2022 06:53:52 +0000 The final frontier of financial consumerisation <img alt="The final frontier of financial consumerisation" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/988f6a5/5e79dad1-2297-4bed-9c0c-95e8d3e4a484/3/iStock-Motor-insurance-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The consumerisation of IT has completely changed almost every element of financial services, bar one: motor insurance. But why - and, more importantly, what kind of service are drivers likely to see when this sector finally follows in the footsteps of the rest of the financial fraternity? <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/988f6a5/5e79dad1-2297-4bed-9c0c-95e8d3e4a484/3/iStock-Motor-insurance-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4042120/final-frontier-financial-consumerisation https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4042120/final-frontier-financial-consumerisation https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4042120/final-frontier-financial-consumerisation Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:13 +0000 Darktrace shares continue to fall as investor lock-up period comes close to an end <img alt="Darktrace shares continue to fall as investor lock-up period comes close to an end" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1aa541/8fc7c802-da52-4e95-adf9-f3e72282ac9d/4/darktrace-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The firm's shares plunged as much as 27 per cent last week after an analyst note the firm was worth only half its last closing value of £6.6 billion <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e1aa541/8fc7c802-da52-4e95-adf9-f3e72282ac9d/4/darktrace-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4039578/darktrace-shares-continue-fall-investor-lock-period-comes-close-end https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4039578/darktrace-shares-continue-fall-investor-lock-period-comes-close-end https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4039578/darktrace-shares-continue-fall-investor-lock-period-comes-close-end Tue, 2 Nov 2021 07:15:53 +0000 The importance of agile data architecture in financial services <img alt="The importance of agile data architecture in financial services" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dfd763b/393665e9-8c03-4eee-8534-5fa45ffbbd14/5/bank-glass-skyscraper-iStock-485967825-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The case for modernising data infrastructure to keep up with the fintechs <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dfd763b/393665e9-8c03-4eee-8534-5fa45ffbbd14/5/bank-glass-skyscraper-iStock-485967825-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4039026/importance-agile-architecture-financial-services https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4039026/importance-agile-architecture-financial-services https://www.computing.co.uk/sponsored/4039026/importance-agile-architecture-financial-services Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:24:03 +0000 Bitcoin soars as Amazon shows interest in cryptocurrency <p><!--summary start--> The company is currently looking for a digital currency and blockchain product lead <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4034993/bitcoin-soars-amazon-interest-cryptocurrency https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4034993/bitcoin-soars-amazon-interest-cryptocurrency Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:36:58 +0000 Banks' over-reliance on a handful of 'secretive' cloud computing services threatens financial stability, Bank of England warns <p><!--summary start--> Moving key services to the cloud enables efficiencies but increases reliance on a few vendors <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4034485/banks-reliance-handful-secretive-cloud-computing-services-threatens-financial-stability-bank-england-warns https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4034485/banks-reliance-handful-secretive-cloud-computing-services-threatens-financial-stability-bank-england-warns Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:49:46 +0000 'Alan Turing' £50 note goes into circulation <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England has released a £50 note featuring Enigma code breaker Alan Turing <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4033353/alan-turing-gbp-note-goes-circulation https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4033353/alan-turing-gbp-note-goes-circulation Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:09:31 +0000 UK: Global tax deal must ensure that big techs pay their fair share <p><!--summary start--> UK finance officials have been cautious accepting US proposals on a global corporate tax rate, insisting that tech firms should pay their share locally <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4032002/uk-global-tax-deal-big-tech https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4032002/uk-global-tax-deal-big-tech Thu, 27 May 2021 11:49:37 +0000 Computing Delta research: IT budgets are up with few anticipating reductions in 2022 <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4030732/computing-delta-research-budgets-anticipating-reductions-2022 https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4030732/computing-delta-research-budgets-anticipating-reductions-2022 Tue, 4 May 2021 12:54:28 +0000 Budget 2021: The tech industry reacts <p><!--summary start--> From 'music to our ears', to 'robbing Peter to pay Paul', here's what the sector thinks <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4028009/budget-2021-tech-industry-reacts https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4028009/budget-2021-tech-industry-reacts Wed, 3 Mar 2021 17:26:17 +0000