Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 1746-5702 - ISSN (Online) 1746-5710 Published by Oxford University Press[372 journals]
Authors:Runciman B. Pages: 4 - 7 Abstract: Forbes called 2017 ‘the year of AI’ and so did Fortune magazine. The president of Microsoft Asia has called 2018 the year of AI and PC magazine has called 2018 the year of AI phones… in short, it’s a subject on the minds of many. Brian Runciman MBCS looks at AI in 2018. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy001 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Pages: 8 - 9 Abstract: Martin Borrett FBCS introduces Martin Cooper AMBCS to IBM Watson, for cyber security, and explains how augmented intelligence is helping cyber security experts to operate more effectively on the front line. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy002 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Abouayoub N. Pages: 10 - 11 Abstract: Nadia Abouayoub MBCS, from the BCS SGAI, reveals why the finance industry’s growth and the evolution of its ever more complex products are increasingly reliant on AI. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy003 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Owusu G; Shakya S. Pages: 12 - 13 Abstract: Gilbert Owusu FBCS and Sid Shakya MBCS, from BT, lend a telco’s perspective to the process of putting artificial intelligence into operational use. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy004 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Hughes I. Pages: 14 - 15 Abstract: Ian Hughes MBCS, Chair of the BCS Animation and Games Specialist Group, examines how artificial intelligence has been working as an unseen force in the games industry for a number of years. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy005 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Jamily M; Nagle F, Ross C. Pages: 16 - 17 Abstract: Max Jamily, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, Fintan Nagle, a cognitive neuroscientist at UCL, and Charles Ross, Chairman of the Brain Mind Forum, discuss a new era of human and machine symbiosis for artificial intelligence. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy006 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Wolf G. Pages: 18 - 19 Abstract: Gerry Wolf explains how the simplicity and power theory of artificial intelligence may help solve problems in computing. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy007 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Yapp C. Pages: 20 - 21 Abstract: Chris Yapp FBCS reflects on the uneven history of artificial intelligence, and looks ahead with ever-hopeful eyes. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy008 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Bartle L. Pages: 23 - 23 Abstract: Laura Bartle, Student Engagement Coordinator at BCS, recounts a recent BCS Student Chapters visit to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, in Geneva. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy009 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Pages: 24 - 24 Abstract: One of computing’s early visionaries, and a founding member of the British Computer Society in 1956, Geoff Tootill died on 26 October 2017 from pneumonia, at the age of 95, following a short illness. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy010 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Pages: 25 - 25 Abstract: Based on an extensive survey, the 2018 BCS Digital Leaders report details the technical, organisational and operational priorities that will define this year’s IT agenda. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy011 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Cooper M. Pages: 26 - 27 Abstract: VeriSM is a service management approach, specifically tailored to help organisations succeed in the world of digital services. VeriSM helps them define their service management principles and achieve digital transfomation. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy012 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Fish I. Pages: 28 - 28 Abstract: Ian Fish FBCS, Acting Chair of the Information Security Specialist Group, considers current and future AI developments and the security concerns around AI governance. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy013 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Needham D. Pages: 32 - 33 Abstract: Douglas Needham, a senior information security analyst, argues that referring to humans as the weakest link is unhelpful, instead we should focus on the positive actions they can take. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy015 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Mitchell J. Pages: 34 - 35 Abstract: John Mitchell FBCS considers how intelligent so-called intelligent security really is, and asks: is it time for more regulation' PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy016 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Roberts D. Pages: 36 - 37 Abstract: Darren Roberts, Senior Computer Auditor at SWAP, reveals a test he devised to assess the security of an organisation, both inside and out. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy017 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Munoz-Gonzalez L; Lupu E. Pages: 38 - 39 Abstract: Luis Muñoz-González and Emil C. Lupu, from Imperial College London, explore the vulnerabilities of machine learning algorithms. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy018 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Moos J. Pages: 40 - 41 Abstract: James Moos MBCS, Technical Security Group Lead at C3IA Solutions, suggests that while we can blame a lot of cyber security ills on people, perhaps many security issues might be easily solved by ‘patching’ the human operating system. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy019 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Walker-Osborn C. Pages: 42 - 43 Abstract: Charlotte Walker-Osborn, Head of Technology Sector, Eversheds, (with input from her colleagues Christopher Chan (USA), Adrian Toutoungi (UK) and Joanne Finch (Hong Kong)), reports on the legal landscape in the UK, the US and Asia regarding automation and artificial intelligence (AI). PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy020 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Piggin R. Pages: 44 - 44 Abstract: Dr Richard Piggin MBCS discusses the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, industry consultation and the development of widely applicable guidance. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy021 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Calderon A; Thorne S. Pages: 46 - 49 Abstract: With increases in data size and the richness of available data, machine learning (ML) has seen a resurrection of interest in recent years. With that in mind, Dr Ana C. Calderon and Dr Simon Thorne, from the Department of Computing at Cardiff Metropolitan University, examine how machine learning can benefit medical diagnostics and data analysis. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy022 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Freed J; Cooper M. Pages: 50 - 51 Abstract: James Freed, Chief Information Officer at Health Education England, tells Martin Cooper AMBCS about Building a Digital Ready Workforce – a digital transformation programme with people, not technology, at its centre. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy023 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Bardell A. Pages: 52 - 55 Abstract: Alex Bardell and members of the BCS Green IT Specialist Group explore and explain the sustainable technologies that will make tomorrow’s smart cities pleasant places to live. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy024 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Wheatman M. Pages: 56 - 57 Abstract: Dr. Martin Wheatman introduces Enguage, a language interpreter with the ability to program purely through speech. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy025 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Hilton P. Pages: 58 - 59 Abstract: Peter Hilton explores the relationship between beautiful type and beautiful code and reveals that theneed to make programs look pleasant isn’t a new idea. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy026 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Reid J. Pages: 60 - 61 Abstract: John Reid, Chair of the BCS Fortran Group and former convener of the ISO Fortran Committee, explains that, like BCS, Fortran is alive and kicking despite being 60 years old. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy027 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Jagger P. Pages: 62 - 63 Abstract: Paul Jagger FBCS, Business Area Manager for IBM Learning Development (Europe), makes the argument that accessibility in learning shouldn’t be viewed as a compliance activity, rather it should be embraced as a means of ensuring good design. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy028 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Authors:Richards J. Pages: 65 - 65 Abstract: In the journal Interacting with Computers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, author Alex A. Ahmed, from Northeastern University, in Boston, USA, review the socio-political context of the human-computer interaction experiences of transgender people, using qualitative methods. Justin Richards MBCS reports. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy030 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)
Pages: 66 - 66 Abstract: A Past-President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Elizabeth Sparrow FBCS is a respected author and consultant, specialising in outsourcing relationships and change management programmes. PubDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy031 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 1 (2018)