All articles by Cristina Lago

Cristina Lago

Virtual justice: Online trials are an opportunity to reform the court system

Essential during the coronavirus pandemic, online trials could now help court systems around the world address their lengthy backlogs.

How Estonia is expanding e-Residency while keeping control over identity

The Baltic state is digital in all things – except authenticating applicants to its pioneering e-Residency programme, which so far must be done in person, government CIO Siim Sikkut tells Tech Monitor.

Covid-19 has exacerbated automation anxiety but fear of machines is nothing new

The prospect of jobs being lost to machines is a common concern in times of hardship. Reskilling and protecting workers can help.

CFOs are all for digital transformation – but only if it delivers guaranteed results

IT projects must come with a strong return on investment to get the green light from finance chiefs.

‘I apply for you, you get the job.’ Are ‘self-outsourcing’ offers a scam?

In a suspected attempt to defraud employers, cybersecurity professionals have received offers to help fake candidates win jobs then outsource the work.

How CIOs can help eradicate data poverty across the UK by 2024

An ambitious new data inclusion target needs strong partnerships, and IT leaders can play their part.

London’s mayoral candidates united by their lack of tech strategy

The four main contenders “missed opportunity” to address the pledges in the new London Tech Manifesto.

An airline glitch reveals the dangers of discriminatory data

Three Tui flights were overloaded after its booking system classified anyone with the honorific ‘Miss’ as a child. “Technologies discriminate by design.”

Staff want genuinely flexible working but many businesses offer ‘fake-flex’ with few benefits

As companies prepare to reopen their offices, a new report says that confusion around flexible working is hitting staff with caring responsibilities.

UK workers want the ‘right to disconnect’ but should beware of Ireland’s cautionary tale

The ability to switch off from work must be enshrined in law to ensure it helps – not hinders – employees.