Restoring Transparency Among Facebook Ads: New Tools Announced for Political Campaigns
This week Facebook announced that it was introducing new tools in order to ensure that there is a consistent transparency across Politically motivated adverts on their platform. There are also certain new rules introduced that will mean that your identity, …
Banking Technology for Millenials – Are High Street Banks At Risk?
It is starting to get to the point now where more and more stories come out seemingly weekly about yet another banking scandal. Another data breach… Another notch toward the impending collapse in trust of the traditional high street bank. …
Why Are More Businesses Choosing Bespoke Software?
As the landscape continues to evolve for businesses, and technology creates more possibilities, there’s one constant which continues to thrive: bespoke software. But why, with so much choice on offer, are more businesses choosing a tailored solution over something off-the-shelf? …
War is Changing: Shouldn’t We Agree to Keep AI Out of It?
As AI continues its evolution, penetrating different industries and corners of our life, an inevitable – yet oft-evaded – question finds itself cropping up: does AI have a place in war? With opinions split and legislation hazy, we might find …
How GDPR Could Make Life Uncomfortable for British Airways in the Wake of Data Breach
After a summer of controversy for the UK’s transport industry, autumn begins with British Airways hitting the headlines thanks to a significant data breach. Although not deemed the greatest or most dangerous exposure of data in the 21st century, with …
Could Blockchain Be the Key to Securing Patient Data – and a Better Future for the NHS?
In the wake of GDPR and the WannaCry Ransomware Attack, it’s clear that the measures taken to secure patient data must be reviewed. With this, comes the challenge of finding a solution capable of securing confidential information across the NHS …
How Greater Manchester’s Industrial Landmarks Are the Key to Safely Growing a City
Manchester is a city brimming with living history, its skyline composed of various landmarks from the industrial revolution. But with space becoming a highly-contested commodity amongst developers, the city is left to decide how it will progress: leave these landmarks …
Connected Roads in Kent Prove That the Journey to Self-Driving Vehicles is Ongoing
Our roads are about to be transformed, as Costain is awarded a contract that will see them design and install a connected vehicle corridor in Kent – and it could be exactly the sign we’ve been looking for that self-driving …
Literacy Levels Are Dropping and the Government Has a Plan – But is This One Battle Tech Can’t Win?
As research continues to show that literacy levels children starting primary school are dropping, the government are turning to smartphone apps as a solution. But as criticism mounts and fears around over-consumption of tech grow, is this one challenge technology …