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Computer Weekly@50: What was happening in July

In this month’s selection, we have articles covering the July 1969 launch of Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong’s “one small step”. We also look at the start of a banking revolution – imagine being able to go into any branch and find out there and then how much money is in your account - as Anglian Building Society switched on its online banking system connecting up its branches. Plus, we cover a connected system for traffic control in Paris, which looks suspiciously like a smart city implementation from 1967.

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    The ways and places that retailers serve customers and improve operational efficiency have changed a great deal recently — as have the technologies that underpin this digital transformation.

    Whether it’s a long-term location, a seasonal popup shop, or a self-serve kiosk, one of the biggest necessities is dependable connectivity.

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    • SD-WAN Branch
    • Kiosks
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  • MicroScope – May 2020: Staying connected

    Hardware market gains growth as remote working demand increases due to Covid-19

    Surge in home working has caused large spikes in demand for certain hardware products such as monitors and notebooks, with experts saying more businesses are likely to consider investment in the future. Simon Quicke reports

    Benefits of branching out into SD-WAN

    There is much more to software-defined wide-area networks than just cheaper branch office connectivity, so IT buyers have a lot to consider, writes Joe O'Halloran

    Compliance concerns for UK firms in 2020

    Stephen Pritchard looks at the top five legal and regulatory compliance considerations for UK businesses this year

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