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October 05, 2017
05
Oct'17
Singapore’s public sector finds agility and speed in AWS
City-state’s government has been able to meet peak demands and address security issues through a cloud-based web-hosting platform powered by Amazon Web Services
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October 04, 2017
04
Oct'17
What is the future of Windows Server?
At its annual Ignite event, Microsoft presented a number of features that give an insight into its strategy
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October 02, 2017
02
Oct'17
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on why empathy is essential for technology innovation
Speaking at the London launch of his Hit Refresh book, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed how a shortfall in empathy nearly cost him a job at the firm in the 1990s
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October 02, 2017
02
Oct'17
OpenWorld 2017: Ellison declares autonomous database 'revolutionary'
Oracle’s Larry Ellison claims revolutionary cast for autonomous 18c database at the supplier’s 2017 OpenWorld conference in San Francisco
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September 25, 2017
25
Sep'17
Amazon launches Middle East region
Amazon opens its latest delivery hub in Bahrain to serve customers in the Middle East
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September 20, 2017
20
Sep'17
Why businesses should tackle the digital workplace
IT chiefs should make implementing the digital workplace core to their company’s digitisation strategy, says analyst Gartner
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September 20, 2017
20
Sep'17
Oracle announces simplified pricing model for cloud computing
Ahead of Oracle’s OpenWorld 2017 event, Larry Ellison announces simplification of cloud pricing, attached to increased automation in database and middleware
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September 19, 2017
19
Sep'17
Public sector cloud use still too focused on ‘low-hanging fruit’ IT projects, finds research
Public sector cloud adoption continues to rise, but wide-scale digital transformation success remains elusive, claims Cloud Industry Forum research
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September 15, 2017
15
Sep'17
Oracle 2017-18 Q1 results: Cloud revenue jumps by 51%
Oracle’s first quarter 2017-18 results show jump in cloud revenue of 51%, boosted by NetSuite acquisition. Executives continue to be bullish on cloud growth, and the AI makeover of core database is flagged
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September 14, 2017
14
Sep'17
Government aligns data laws with GDPR
The UK government announces details of its data protection law that will align with the EU’s GDPR
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September 12, 2017
12
Sep'17
VMworld 2017: VMware updates software legacy
VMware is beginning to recognise there is life beyond the hypervisor as it announces VMware HCX, which will provide interoperability between private and public cloud
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September 12, 2017
12
Sep'17
Home Office agrees back-office transformation deal
The Home Office is moving more of its back-office processes into the cloud
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September 05, 2017
05
Sep'17
Met Police IT strategy: CCTV footage shared through Box
The Met Police digital policing strategy is taking shape under CIO Angus McCallum, and will use Box for sharing documents and CCTV footage
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August 31, 2017
31
Aug'17
How an idea built on web freebies and low-cost tools evolved into a virtual NHS clinic
We speak to an NHS trust about how readily available web software helped clinicians get a pioneering project off the ground
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August 23, 2017
23
Aug'17
Dutch e-voting is waiting for an opportunity
Despite years of opposition and distrust in voting machines, a small Dutch initiative is aiming for a new form of e-voting
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August 23, 2017
23
Aug'17
UAE telco Du pushes SaaS adoption in Middle East
The Middle East looks set to see strong growth in software as a service and IT departments need to take a different approach
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August 22, 2017
22
Aug'17
SAP Ariba gaining ground in APAC
Companies like Woolworths and DuluxGroup in Australia are using the cloud-based service to reduce procurement costs and risks
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August 22, 2017
22
Aug'17
Wearables on the rise in the Middle East
The take up of wearables in the Middle East is growing mainly as a result of consumer demand for smartwatches
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August 16, 2017
16
Aug'17
Huddle in trouble: Did the journey from startup to scaleup cause the UK cloud firm to lose its way?
What does the future hold for cloud collaboration firm Huddle, once a darling of the UK tech startup scene but now seemingly in need of a financial bailout?
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August 10, 2017
10
Aug'17
CIO interview: Daniel Gebler, chief technology officer, Picnic
The Netherlands has the highest supermarket density in the world, yet a technology company has been able to gain market share from the established order
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August 04, 2017
04
Aug'17
ICO highlights challenge Slack-like tools pose to public sector FOI request compliance
The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests
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August 03, 2017
03
Aug'17
Keeping Australia’s aeromedical service connected to the cloud
The Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service has improved its access to cloud apps without spending more on bandwidth
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July 26, 2017
26
Jul'17
GDS wants IT suppliers to use its GaaP products – but won’t offer service guarantees
The Government Digital Service encourages tech firms to adopt the platform services it has developed – but can’t offer any service or support guarantees
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July 25, 2017
25
Jul'17
Unilever signs partnership deal with Accenture to drive sales for ‘digitally savvy’ consumers
Unilever enters tech partnership with Accenture to help maintain consumer loyalty and drive sales
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July 25, 2017
25
Jul'17
AA Ireland turns to predictive analytics in fraud crackdown
Roadside assistance company invests in analytics software to fight fraud and introduce dynamic pricing after its split with the AA
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July 19, 2017
19
Jul'17
IBM results show slow transition to new business model
Cognitive is one of the cornerstones of IBM’s ‘strategic imperatives’, yet building out a portfolio of products and services will take time, IBM’s CFO admits
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July 13, 2017
13
Jul'17
HPE and CSC merger wins confidence of Zurich
Zurich Insurance has demonstrated confidence in CSC's merger with HPE through a contract extension
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July 12, 2017
12
Jul'17
UK ranked as top 10 digital economy
The UK has been ranked among the top 10 nations in terms of digital capabilities
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July 11, 2017
11
Jul'17
Scality Zenko.io brings hybrid cloud storage virtualisation
Zenko.io is a control layer that allows customers to manage data in on-site Scality ring object storage and multiple public clouds but falls short of full data portability for now
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June 28, 2017
28
Jun'17
Nutanix makes hybrid cloud push with Calm and Xi Cloud
Hyper-converged pioneer to extend on-premise OS to the cloud with plans to span the datacentre and public cloud using Calm, plus forthcoming hybrid cloud services via Xi Cloud
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June 26, 2017
26
Jun'17
News UK dumps tape for backup with Zadara cloud storage
News publishing corporation saves up to 40% on hardware and software costs by switching in-house hardware for a cloud-first policy, using Zadara cloud storage as a backup target
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June 22, 2017
22
Jun'17
Most SAP users plan to stick with older ERP due to costly Hana migration
Survey finds many SAP users are considering augmenting their existing enterprise resource planning with cloud applications rather than go to S/4 Hana
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June 22, 2017
22
Jun'17
Oracle 2016-17 results: cloud revenue up 60%, overall growth 2%
Oracle’s full-year and fourth quarter results for fiscal year 2016-17 indicate 2% growth in overall revenue, with cloud representing 12% of total. Executives are once again bullish on cloud ERP growth prospects
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June 21, 2017
21
Jun'17
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots
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June 16, 2017
16
Jun'17
Greggs bakes in business change programme with SAP
UK baker and food-to-go retailer says it has significantly advanced its business change programme with a full panoply of SAP software
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June 14, 2017
14
Jun'17
Microchips implanted in hands could be in use for payments in 20 years
UK consumers are becoming more accepting that biometric authentication will become the norm for payments
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June 14, 2017
14
Jun'17
HR technology essential to cutting-edge customer service, say big businesses
If you can’t get your internal HR systems right, the business will suffer – Jaguar Land Rover, Lufthansa and Russia’s Sberbank explain why
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June 09, 2017
09
Jun'17
The Barcode Warehouse deploys ServiceNow to streamline managed services
Customisation of cloud-based tool has enabled ruggedised mobile devices company to streamline its business processes
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June 09, 2017
09
Jun'17
Patent group prepares for tough data protection laws by moving HR to the cloud
CPA Global to replace ERP-based HR system as it gears up to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation
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June 08, 2017
08
Jun'17
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda
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June 07, 2017
07
Jun'17
Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO
Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion
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June 06, 2017
06
Jun'17
HSBC launches global social network for businesses
HSBC Bank is helping its business customers connect with potential partners through a digital hub
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May 31, 2017
31
May'17
Norwegian bakery chain gets the taste of mobile reporting
Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies
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May 25, 2017
25
May'17
Aggreko powers predictive maintenance with Azure machine learning
Temporary power company moves from reactive to proactive, and now predictive maintenance
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May 24, 2017
24
May'17
SAP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s IT transformation agenda
Global software giant SAP sees an opportunity for its wide portfolio in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country transforms
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May 17, 2017
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May'17
SAP wants to be cloud leader in APAC by 2020
The business software supplier expects its cloud portfolio to contribute at least a third of its revenues in a region that includes key markets such as Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia
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May 16, 2017
16
May'17
Customer experience transformation at Macquarie bank brings legacy system retirement as a bonus
Australia’s Macquarie bank builds a data layer on top of legacy IT systems to transform customer experience
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May 15, 2017
15
May'17
Why IT needs effective monitoring for cloud applications
IaaS and PaaS free up IT from running day-to-day administration tasks, but the cloud can become a black box, limiting visibility
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May 15, 2017
15
May'17
How Microsoft is extending the benefits of Office 365
There are now over 100 million corporate users of Office 365, which provides a great developer opportunity. We find out why
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May 11, 2017
11
May'17
Tech packages to help Singapore SMEs go digital
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore can now take advantage of a slew of pre-approved IT products to stay competitive