First 5G smartphones may have massive price premium

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ISSUE DATE: 8 January 2019 TOP STORIES First 5G smartphones may have massive price premium Android smartphone brands are already preparing to launch their first 5G handsets, but new technical requirements means they won’t be cheap to build, according to analysts at TrendForce. READ MORE → AWS secures cloud hosting role in UK government Crown Marketplace programme Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform to play key role in how public sector organisations procure common goods and services. READ MORE → Boards need to be active partners in cyber defence Board members must be active governance partners in collaborative cyber defence, says US regional information sharing and analysis organisation. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH BlackBerry licenses security tech to IoT device makers BlackBerry is to license its secure software development technology to the makers of internet-connected devices to boost IoT security.  READ MORE → Parents claim soft skills are needed for future of work Industry body TechUK has found parents are optimistic about their children’s future job opportunities, but many believe a focus on soft skills is needed. READ MORE → IT profession to get one of the biggest pay rises this year IT workers are set to receive one of the highest pay rises of all professions in the UK this year as competition for their skills increases. READ MORE → NHS Long-Term Plan to bring health service into the digital age The long-term plan to transform the NHS by using Theresa May’s £20.5bn-a-year birthday present promises use of artificial intelligence, genomic testing and digital GP appointments for all. READ MORE →

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