8 September 2020

Five must-read stories from the intersection of tech, business and politics

From the government's plans to overhaul digital identity, to HMRC's new CDIO, here are the key stories so far this week.

4 September 2020

Virtual sterling? Bank of England ponders digital currency

The world of banking is poised for a step-change as many central banks ponder the introduction of a digital currency, and among those leading discussions is the Bank of England.

4 September 2020

CTO Talk: Q&A with Forescout’s Robert McNutt

Robert McNutt is the CTO of Forescout, a cybersecurity company that specialises in protecting the 'enterprise of things'.

1 September 2020

Amazon Halo: Will the company’s foray into the wearables market be a success?

Amazon has officially entered the wearable device market, with the launch of its new wellness service Amazon Halo, which combines "a suite of AI-powered health tools" with the Amazon Halo Band.

27 August 2020

CBDCs and cross-border payments: Are central bank digital currencies the future?

As central banks look to the future, they are increasingly exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to improve speed, transparency and efficiency. But one area where CBDCs...

27 August 2020

CTO Talk: Q&A with Healx’s Meri Williams

Meri Williams is the CTO of Healx, a startup using artificial intelligence (AI) to discover new treatments for rare diseases.