In Depth
In Depth
Financial applications
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Finland brings cryostats and other cool things to quantum computing
Not only is Finland the clear leader in refrigeration technology for quantum computers, but it also leads in fundamental research into the underlying quantum information theory Continue Reading
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Oracle Fusion cloud applications pathways tend towards pragmatic
Oracle’s full suite of cloud applications can be a pragmatic step-by-step journey for customers – we look at some examples Continue Reading
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How AI and automation drive better customer service
Forrester analysts explore the benefits of combining artificial intelligence with automation Continue Reading
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Anti-money laundering technology must operate in a collaborative ecosystem
With new technologies making it easier for banks to spot money laundering activity, we look at why the problem persists at scale, finding that ecosystems and collaborative processes need to be built Continue Reading
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Changing realities of digital transformation in the public sector
Digitisation of citizen service delivery and government operations has accelerated during the coronavirus outbreak, despite legacy constraints Continue Reading
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How APAC firms are coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
The air of change looms large in companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region, with some doing better than others in keeping the lights on amid the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
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Alan Bates: The ‘details man’ the Post Office paid the price for ignoring
In 2003, subpostmaster Alan Bates had his contract terminated when he refused to comply with Post Office policy. A decade and a half later, against the odds, he took the Post Office to the High Court and won a multimillion-pound legal case Continue Reading
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Satellite firm SES saves millions with cloud project management tools
Discover how satellite firm SES modernised project management with a cloud-based system from Precursive, based on live data and tailored in its reporting to different managerial roles Continue Reading
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Silicon Valley startups pitch in to the remaking of corporate IT
Enterprise IT is being remade by DevOps, cloud, containerisation and the incursion of AI. We look at one group of Silicon Valley-based suppliers attacking different vectors of new model IT Continue Reading
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How to make the leap from traditional bank to digital bank
To compete effectively in an increasingly digital financial landscape, conventional banks need to build greater efficiency, value and trust through technology Continue Reading
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Have traditional banks weathered the fintech challenge?
How will the financial technology-based challenger banks evolve as the traditional retail banking industry ups its digital game? Continue Reading
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Inside DBS Bank’s digital journey
The Singapore-based bank laid the foundation for its digital strategy a decade ago, starting with an overhaul of its IT systems before going big on cloud computing in later years Continue Reading
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The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
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Can cloud-based ERP buy you business agility?
Enterprise applications has evolved into silos of software systems. The cloud is now offering a different approach to ERP Continue Reading
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Is cloud ERP software ready for prime time?
While cloud-based enterprise resource planning applications are more widely adopted in the Asia-Pacific region, some companies are still hanging on to on-premise systems that remain core to their business Continue Reading
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Australian businesses embracing cloud ERP amid compliance concerns
The appetite for cloud-based ERP systems is growing in Australia, but some organisations are holding back due to data sovereignty and security concerns Continue Reading
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Côte banishes planning ‘pain and anguish’ from menu with Anaplan
Restaurant chain has replaced spreadsheets with Anaplan financial planning software as it seeks more strategic control over growth Continue Reading
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Users should stay grounded while ERP suppliers take to the cloud
User organisations are advised to keep their heads while suppliers show signs of cloud intoxication Continue Reading
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How and when you should automate expense processes
Gartner looks at the benefits of expense management tools and the circumstances that make software as a service preferable Continue Reading
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[email protected]: Spreadsheets and ERP – 50 years of software coding business
Business software has been a rich field for IT professionals over the past five decades, and we are on the cusp of a new era of customers rolling their own for competitive advantage Continue Reading
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Basel banking supervision edict stretches banks’ risk data governance
What do banks require to meet BCBS 239: Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting? Continue Reading
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The rise of the robots in financial services
Robo-advisers are crossing the Atlantic to find a space in UK financial services in the form of IT–dominated startups Continue Reading
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HR analytics tools promise edge in war for talent
HR data analytics is said to enhance hiring decisions, improve employee retention, and boost company performance. Fact or fiction? Continue Reading
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It’s high time support staff relinquished control
There’s no reversing the widespread BYOD trend, so IT must adopt new ways of delivering applications to employees Continue Reading
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Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity for banks?
Banks have been relatively unaffected by the digital revolution that has transformed other industries – but that's about to change Continue Reading
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Why Pegasystems' CEO, Alan Trefler, has learned to think smaller
Pegasystems has made its name supplying CRM, analytics and case management software to the world's largest companies. Now CEO Alan Trefler plans to use cloud computing to broaden Pega's appeal Continue Reading
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EAT builds appetite for predictive analytics
Food retailer EAT uses predictive analytics from Blue Yonder to cut food waste by predicting future demand better Continue Reading
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Welsh Water billing replacement programme offers customers new tariffs
Welsh Water (Dŵr Cymru) scooped a Computer Weekly award for a billing replacement programme for which it was its own systems integrator Continue Reading
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Digital transformation needs business leaders to develop new skills
A panel of experts discuss the capabilities business leaders and corporate IT need to develop for digital Continue Reading
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Oracle cloud makes headway in eastern Europe
Oracle’s cloud services have been making headway in eastern Europe, including at Romania’s Banca Transilvania Continue Reading
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Metropolis Studios runs music business expansion on FileMaker
Metropolis Studios has turned to FileMaker 14 to run the functional and creative sides of its business, replacing SAP Continue Reading
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Financial applications are on a journey to the cloud
CFOs in Europe embrace cloud-based financial applications as a result of security and delivery model improvements Continue Reading
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Local authorities band together to share enterprise software
Local authorities in London and elsewhere in England are banding together to share enterprise software to cut costs, from the bottom up Continue Reading
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Tips and tools for building an effective online presence
We look at how social media, analytics, cloud and mobile access are important considerations for businesses in all sectors Continue Reading
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Mobile apps bring benefits and problems for enterprises in Poland
Mobile business applications are gaining importance in Poland as broadband coverage expands and smartphone and tablet use increases Continue Reading
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Customer experience is big differentiator for organisations
It has become hard for firms to stand out from the crowd in pricing, products or services. Now customer experience is the big differentiator Continue Reading
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SAP bets future on cloud in central and eastern Europe
SAP’s turn to cloud services for the delivery of its business applications seems especially energetic in central and eastern Europe Continue Reading
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Review 2014: Top 10 business applications stories of 2014
This year’s top 10 business applications stories show an increasing corporate IT appetite for better collaboration between organisations Continue Reading
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Digital ad delivery firm Adstream uses Pentaho to add analytics edge
Global digital asset management company Adstream turns to Pentaho’s data integration technology to mount its Adbank platform Continue Reading
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In-store retail experience evolves with the demands of tech-savvy shoppers
The increasing demands of today's "always-connected" shoppers are redefining the in-store buying experience Continue Reading
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Currency exchange business Travelex cuts HR costs by 25% with cloud IT systems
Travelex's cloud human resources (HR) project survived a budget overrun to cut costs and job recruitment times Continue Reading
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Subscription-based businesses are cheerleaders for CIOs on the board
CIOs at subscription-based businesses play a crucial role in transforming their enterprises by focusing on customers Continue Reading
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Polish banking, energy and public services weigh up benefits of big data applications
For many Polish institutions big data is still only in the planning stage, but banks and the energy and public sectors are beginning to use the technology Continue Reading
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Cloud applications spread across IT in Italy
The cloud computing market is growing in Italy. Research from the Politecnico of Milan shows cloud investment in 2013 is at €1.18bn Continue Reading
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BlackLine promises to end financial closing spreadsheet nightmare
Financial closing is a monthly headache for many, the “last mile of finance”. BlackLine Systems’ SaaS promises agility beyond spreadsheets, and is a part of SAP’s ecosystem Continue Reading
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In-memory database technology puts Mitie and Wooga in the fast lane
Mitie uses IBM Cognos running on a DB2 Blu in-memory database taking data from Oracle. And gaming firm Wooga is using Exasol to speed up design Continue Reading
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Unilever puts SAP at the captain’s table
Consumer goods company Unilever works hand in glove with SAP in “speeding up its growth”, according to senior executives at the two firms Continue Reading
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Standard Life blazes savings trail with Oracle Fusion
Standard Life has generated £8m in cash savings on a £12m investment in Oracle Fusion applications but wider market take-up has been slow, says Forrester Continue Reading
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Mölnlycke Health Care and Axfood demonstrate divergent ERP strategies
Two Swedish firms, Mölnlycke Health Care and Axfood, demonstrate divergent ERP strategies - one standardised, one customised Continue Reading
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What does 2014 hold for HR technology?
A look at the key battlegrounds in HR technology in 2014 Continue Reading
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SAP execs predict more innovation as economic outlook improves in 2014
SAP executives are looking to 2014 as a year to establish the supplier’s innovation agenda of in-memory database technology, cloud and mobile Continue Reading
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European banks raise data management game in response to new regulations
European banks need to improve their handling of data if they are to recover from the financial crisis and comply with demanding legislation Continue Reading
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Brake-maker Eurac chooses Logi Analytics for more agile BI
European brake manufacturer Eurac chose Logi Analytics to combine with its Infor ERP system to gain a more agile view of its operations Continue Reading
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Technology you can bank on
Lessons a bank based on social media and Web 2.0 can teach the broader financial services industry Continue Reading
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Top 10 business applications stories of 2012
Connection between information and applications has impressed SAP’s and Oracle’s customers with innovation but assimilation has been tough Continue Reading