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Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime for consultations is fine, NHS tells doctors as it ramps up video conferencing
Cutting back on face-to-face consultations means a rapid increase in videoconferencing in healthcare.
Work in tech? This is how big a deal the industry has now become
New data shows how big an impact the tech industry has had on the UK economy.
Still waiting for 4G to arrive in your neighbourhood? This £1 billion deal might help
Funding from both the government and four industry players will go towards building a common network in rural areas of the country.
Phishing scams: Big jump in complaints about phoney calls and texts
There's been a big rise in the level of calls and texts aimed at scamming victims out of personal data and cash, according to data released by HMRC.
US, UK formally blame Russia for mass-defacement of Georgian websites
US State Department and UK Foreign Office say Russia's military intelligence agency was behind October 2019 attack on Georgian web portals.
The UK's solution to violent storms? A billion-dollar supercomputer
The UK government has just splashed out £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) to build a supercomputer that can predict extreme weather with greater accuracy.
This self-driving car made an epic journey across the UK, but you won't be able to repeat it any time soon
The electric car drove 230 miles autonomously. The driverless vehicle industry is making progress, but it is nowhere near delivering on the UK government's promises.
5G and IoT: How small businesses will make the most of the revolution
The UK wants nationwide 5G coverage, but will the government's strategy pay off?
Why UK's Huawei decision leaves the fate of global 5G wireless in US hands
The die is cast: In the first test of the post-Brexit alliance, the UK and the EU appear ready to see eye-to-eye on Huawei: Not banning it outright, but limiting its access to their 5G core. Now all eyes are on the US, to see whether its warning against Chinese surveillance can still carry weight.
Britain 'doing the wrong thing' by letting in Huawei 5G: former ASD officer
The hardest part of hacking is the access problem, he said. If you have the keys to 5G networks, you get to be 'The Borg'.
Self-driving cars: The hunt for security flaws steps up a gear
To deploy connected cars to the roads, developers need to make sure that vehicles are safe from cyberattacks. And the challenge is still great.
Police are about to deploy 'privacy destroying' facial recognition cameras across London
The capital's Metropolitan Police say the technology will help fight crime - but critics warn that the scheme amounts to oppressive surveillance.
Government wants more tech in schools: Paying for it will be the first challenge
The UK wants to be at the forefront of the booming ed-tech industry, but schools are still struggling to provide essential services.
Huawei and 5G: Why the UK's decision is getting tougher every day
The prime minister's decision about Huawei will say much about the UK's place in the world after Brexit.
Trouble ahead: The dark clouds gathering that are worrying tech companies
Web censorship, new data rules and trade wars have all got tech entrepreneurs worried about the future.
Photos: Battling cyber-attacks from an underground bunker
A wargame aimed at finding hidden cyber-security talent took place in Winston Churchill's wartime bunker.
Top 5 government IT disasters besides Healthcare.gov
The government program generally known as Obamacare is the poster child for poor government IT work. There have been others though.
NSA mass surveillance leaks: Timeline of events to date
The U.S. government mass surveillance scandal may be the biggest ongoing story of the year. In this updating timeline, you can explore the full scope of the Edward Snowden leaks, which have implicated the world's most powerful nations in the worldwide spying operation.
Assange's options: How could he escape the UK?
Despite Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange's successful asylum bid, he picked the worst embassy to try and escape from. Here's why, and how he could possibly evade the U.K. authorities.
Wikileaks' Assange gives media statement in London: photos
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange gave a statement to protesters and the media from the Ecuadorian embassy in London on Sunday.
Apple iPad design - it's been done before (images)
Really Apple? The iPad design is so new, so unique, that you can use it to legally ban the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from the EU? I Don't Think So.
Activists, artists review state of digital rights
ZDNet UK attended the first ORGCon, an Open Rights Group conference featuring panelists who discussed topics ranging from copyright to content distribution
Issue-by-issue: parties' tech policies compared
Tech election 2010: having spoken to a range of political parties, ZDNet UK lines up their tech policies on the key issues for a side-by-side view
Protestors take copyright bill fears to parliament
At a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament, campaigners protested at the Digital Economy Bill's provisions for suspending people's internet connections
Cumbria community digs NHS-funded fibre
The Alston Moor area will have next-generation broadband connectivity by the end of the year, thanks to a social enterprise rollout that is partly funded by the NHS
Cybersecurity is the connected car's next big challenge
Daphne Leprince-Ringuet says governments and manufacturers will have to ramp up their efforts to make sure that autonomous cars are safe from cyber attacks before they hit the road. Read more: https://zd.net/2RUY3XZ
Huawei opens 5G innovation centre in London
It hopes the centre will encourage further collaboration with those in the UK 5G ecosystem.
The reasons behind Uber's London license being revoked for the second time
TfL says a “pattern of failures” has led to Uber’s license being revoked.
How Brexit will affect cybersecurity as a whole
Tonya Hall talks with Jason Hart, CTO for data privacy at Thales E Security, to learn more about Brexit's current situation and what the future holds for cybersecurity jobs.
Ex-MI6 chief weighs in on key cybersecurity risks for organizations
Taking these steps can tighten security significantly, according to the former director of the UK's secret intelligence service.
State-backed hacking group steps up campaign against VPN services
If you're on Fortinet, Palo Alto, Pulse Secure, patch now, warns UK spy agency
Political uncertainty forces UK mobile networks to make own choices in 5G rollout
While the race for Number 10 continues, the UK's mobile networks are gambling that the new Prime Minister will let them use Huawei equipment in their 5G networks.
£183 million: British Airways faces record fine for data breach
Information Commissioner's Office intends to fine airline for “poor security arrangements” - British Airways says it's “surprised and disappointed” by planned penalty.
UK's tax authority forced to delete 5 million biometric records
'Biggest ever' deletion of biometric data by government comes after HMRC obtained data "unlawfully" according to privacy regulator.
Why UK plans to use Huawei tech in 5G networks despite US pressure
A complex set of considerations will have informed the UK's decision-making around 5G. Read more: https://zd.net/2GVpVWs
And now what? For the UK tech sector, Brexit extension means more uncertainty
A new 'Brextension' delays the UK leaving the European Union until October. But the continued uncertainty around Brexit is leaving many in the technology industry confused, frustrated - and losing out on business.
Another Brexit delay continues to fuel confusion in the UK
ZDNet's Danny Palmer tells TechRepublic's Karen Roby about the latest Brexit decision that is, yet again, delaying the UK from leaving the European Union until October. Read more: https://zd.net/2IzAH5Z
France wants to create 'Le Silicon Valley' of Paris with a new tech visa program
France says while the UK is making tech talent feel less welcome, it is opening its doors. Read more: https://zd.net/2CjAYpA
Brexit: Early-stage tech investment shows worrying signs in the UK
The landscape for tech startup funding has shifted significantly since the 2016 Brexit vote.
Jobs, R&D, and data: No-deal Brexit rattles UK tech industry
Impact of no-deal Brexit is already being felt on recruitment and investment. And uncharted waters lay ahead. Read more: https://zd.net/2Gc3YDm
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