Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 1746-5702 - ISSN (Online) 1746-5710 Published by Oxford University Press[409 journals]
Authors:Rees C; Runciman B. Pages: 4 - 5 Abstract: AbstractChris Rees is BCS President for 2018. Brian Runciman MBCS spoke to him about his aims for the year. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy033 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Floridi L; Runciman B. Pages: 6 - 10 Abstract: AbstractWhether an organisation is now large and powerful, or is in a garage in Silicon Valley waiting to launch the next disruptive wave, there is a feeling that IT has lost sight of basic social philosophies, and the ethics and fairness that underpin them. Brian Runciman MBCS spoke to Luciano Floridi, the Oxford Internet Institute’s Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information, about the issues. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy034 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Ibrahim I. Pages: 12 - 13 Abstract: AbstractIsa Ali Ibrahim FBCS, Director-General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), reports on the ethical challenges Nigeria faces as it embraces the digital age. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy035 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Nulli M; Stahl B, Holter C, et al. Pages: 14 - 15 Abstract: AbstractIn a world where technological advances can create an undesirable future, there is an ever stronger call for more ethical research. Responsible research and innovation are a must. Margherita Nulli, Bernd Stahl, Carolyn Ten Holter and Martin de Heaver report. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy036 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Brooke P; Prickett T, Keogh S, et al. Pages: 16 - 17 Abstract: AbstractExamples of arguably unprofessional or unethical behaviour related to IT are fairly commonly reported events. For a number of years, BCS has been encouraging coverage of related issues within accredited higher education provision. Phil Brooke FBCS, Tom Prickett MBCS, Shelagh Keogh MBCS and David Bowers FBCS report on this issue. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy037 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Richards J. Pages: 18 - 19 Abstract: AbstractTo coincide with International Women’s Day, the BCS North London Branch ran the first of a series of ‘Wominspiration’ events that aim to shine a light on some of the talented women currently working in the IT arena, with the aim of helping inspire the next generation. BCS Editor Justin Richards MBCS reports. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy038 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Evans B. Pages: 20 - 21 Abstract: AbstractWhat do cybersecurity, compliance, and plain old curiosity have in common' They are all forces driving ongoing confusion in the fi eld of ethics in IT. Bill Evans, Senior Director of Marketing at One Identity, puts aside the question of what IT experts can do, and asks: What should they do' PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy039 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Jagger P. Pages: 22 - 23 Abstract: AbstractAny practitioner of education, in all its forms, has a responsibility to behave in a professional manner. Indeed, who would not claim that they act professionally and are, therefore, a professional' With that in mind, Paul Jagger FBCS considers what those responsibilities might be and what ethical standards practitioners should follow. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy040 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Bardell A; Lanyon-Hogg R, Crooks B. Pages: 24 - 25 Abstract: AbstractAlex Bardell, Richard Lanyon-Hogg and Bob Crooks from the BCS Green IT Specialist Group explain how technology can make our lives better, but only if we make IT that’s kinder to the planet. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy041 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Gillman M. Pages: 26 - 26 Abstract: AbstractMatthew Gillman MBCS, a statistical programmer at King’s College London and member of the BCS ICT Ethics Specialist Group, reminds us that not everyone has access to computers or the internet. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy042 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Cooper M. Pages: 28 - 29 Abstract: AbstractA new BCS report says that inspiring, educating and empowering children to launch careers in IT will allow them to enjoy successful lives and provide industry with the skills it needs to prosper, writes Martin Cooper MBCS. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy043 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Burton C; Cooper M. Pages: 30 - 31 Abstract: AbstractThe Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM) can lay claim to being the world’s first computer. Martin Cooper MBCS caught up with Chris Burton, from the BCS Computer Conservation Society (CCS), to find out more about the original machine and how he helped to recreate it years later, and to learn what the future holds for the SSEM. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy044 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Botha J. Pages: 32 - 33 Abstract: AbstractThe BCS editorial team spoke with Johann Botha MBCS about how VeriSM is developing, how it will continue to evolve and what this means for digital businesses looking to manage their transformation. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy045 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Fish I. Pages: 34 - 34 Abstract: AbstractIan Fish FBCS, Chair of the Information Security Specialist Group, gives some thought to current issues around ethics and AI in the cyber security arena. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy046 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Chauhan H; Middup C. Pages: 36 - 37 Abstract: AbstractSecurity awareness is becoming increasingly important as devices are receiving, collecting and transferring personal data. With this in mind, Heetesh Chauhan and Christopher Middup MBCS suggest several key ways in which security may be improved throughout the internet of things. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy047 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Edwards I. Pages: 42 - 43 Abstract: AbstractThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now upon us and mentions security a number of times, but what does this really mean for IT and security teams' Ian Edwards MBCS, Information Security Analyst at Markerstudy Group, takes a look in more detail. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy050 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Mitchell J. Pages: 44 - 45 Abstract: AbstractJohn Mitchell delves into the differences between ethics and morality and questions the presence of either in a hacker’s white-hat motivations. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy051 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Walker-Osborn C; Hayes C. Pages: 46 - 47 Abstract: AbstractCharlotte Walker-Osborn, Partner and Head of Technology Sector (Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP) and Callum Hayes, a regional lawyer on secondment from ARM Limited, give us an insight into some of the key ethical issues surrounding AI technologies. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy052 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:O’Neil S. Pages: 48 - 49 Abstract: AbstractForget server rooms, iMacs and enterprise scale infrastructure. Sean O’Neil is saving lives in the Ivory Coast with a handful of £35 single-board computers and some tightly engineered open source code. He tells Martin Cooper MBCS the story. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy053 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Thimbleby H. Pages: 50 - 52 Abstract: AbstractHarold Thimbleby, See Change Digital Health Fellow at Swansea University, takes a look at computer error in the health sector, and considers the challenges faced in ensuring a change for the better. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy054 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Kirke A. Pages: 54 - 55 Abstract: AbstractAlexis Kirke, Senior Research Fellow in Computer Music at the University of Plymouth, discusses the general lack of understanding about quantum computers, and an artistic way of introducing more people to it. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy055 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Streater K. Pages: 56 - 57 Abstract: AbstractLifelong learning is central to professionalism in every industry, especially in the IT industry where it is so important for everyone to maintain their skills with technology continually evolving. Kevin Streater FBCS, Chair of the BCS Learning & Development Specialist Group, looks at how digital badging can add value to professional development. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy056 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Piggin R. Pages: 58 - 61 Abstract: AbstractDr Richard Piggin MBCS, from SNC Lavalin’s Atkins business, discusses the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive which was implemented in May 2018. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy057 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:Trewhella B; Richards J. Pages: 62 - 63 Abstract: AbstractJustin Richards MBCS talks to Ben Trewhella, the CEO of Opposable Group and co-founder of Bristol Games Hub, about his latest project, the Bristol VR Lab. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy058 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Authors:McGhie J; Graham D, Hay D. Pages: 64 - 64 Abstract: Computer Science TeacherClarkeBeverly Publisher: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT ISBN: 9781780173948 Score: 10/10 PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy059 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Pages: 65 - 65 Abstract: AbstractThe paper ‘Aesthetics in Context - The role of aesthetics and usage mode for a website’s success’ by Glena H. Iten, Antonin Troendle and Klaus Opwis, published in Interacting with Computers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, investigates the widespread belief that the first impression is decisive for retaining users on a website. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy060 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
Pages: 66 - 66 Abstract: AbstractAnne-Marie Imafidon MBE was the youngest girl ever to pass an A-level in computing and later graduated with a masters in mathematics and computer science from Oxford, aged 20. Imafidon was also awarded ‘Young IT Professional of the Year’ in 2013, by BCS, for her pioneering work at a multi-national on enterprise collaboration. PubDate: Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT DOI: 10.1093/itnow/bwy061 Issue No:Vol. 60, No. 2 (2018)
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