International

  • Dec 23, 2020
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Firms’ net-zero plans are key to meeting climate goals

To meet climate targets, corporate initiatives to reduce carbon emissions will be as important as government policies

International
  • Dec 23, 2020
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US big tech set to resist EU’s digital economy rules

Google has, predictably, issued a cautionary note about the impact of Europe's legislative plan for the digital economy

International
  • Dec 22, 2020
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New COVID variant will entrench tough measures

Scientific opinions seem to be converging that the new strain transmits more easily

International
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Fallout of SolarWinds hack could last for years

Several companies and governments are testing their system for the SolarWinds breach

International
  • Dec 21, 2020
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Market forces alone cannot improve tech security

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of technology but without a commensurate concern for security

International
  • Dec 18, 2020
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Audacity of SolarWinds hack will harden Western policy

Any plans Biden may have had to reinstate Obama-era restraint on offensive cyberoperations are now likely to be dropped

International
  • Dec 17, 2020
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Smart contracts are likely to have limited application

Self-executing digital contracts whose terms are directly written into the lines of code can streamline transactions

International
  • Dec 16, 2020
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Big tech rules in China and West have different goals

Countries ranging from the United States to China are tightening scrutiny of 'big tech' but with different motivations

International