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Database software

• September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17

  Microsoft Ignite kicks off with cross-platform SQL and on-premise Azure

  Microsoft announces completion of cross-platform SQL Server, GDPR compliance for Office 365, plus Azure Stack

• 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

• 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

• 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

• September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17

  Technology vital to healthcare in Asia-Pacific

  The opportunities for technology to improve healthcare services were explored at HIMSS AsiaPac17 in Singapore, but experts warned that challenges must be addressed before innovation can truly transform the sector

• September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17

  British Army enhances data-driven decision making to staunch churn

  The British Army is continuing to use SAS analytics software to improve its data management, with a particular focus on reducing high-value personnel churn

• September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17

  Half of UK fintech firms confident in growth but have doubts over skills

  UK fintech companies are confident that revenues will double over the next year, but have concerns over talent and customer take up of services

• August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17

  Blockchain could reduce deaths and illness resulting from food contamination

  Some of the biggest companies in the food supply sector are working with IBM to find ways to use blockchain technology to improve food safety

• August 21, 2017 21 Aug'17

  Second phase of electronic medical record system goes live in Dubai

  Dubai Health Authority continues its progress towards a fully integrated electronic patient records system

• August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17

  Allied Irish Bank blends industrial and artisanal analytics to gain edge

  Bank has bulked up its data analytics capability, partly with SAS, to gain a more intimate understanding of its customers

• August 09, 2017 09 Aug'17

  Dubai Health Authority rolls out second smart pharmacy

  Robot will dispense medicine to patients as part of Dubai healthcare IT initiative

• August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17

  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gets 'faster in the head' with SAP analytics

  TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has been using SAP’s Hana database and applications to speed up players mentally, as well as using SAP Hybris to sell shirts

• 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

• July 20, 2017 20 Jul'17

  SAP Q2 2017 results: cloud revenue €932m, 500 new S/4 customers

  SAP’s second-quarter revenue of €5.78bn included €932m for cloud subscription and support – 16% of the total – while new S/4 Hana customers included Centrica and Google

• July 10, 2017 10 Jul'17

  Experian admits mobile and online issues after system upgrade

  Some customers of credit referencing company are having problems accessing a service they pay for following an IT upgrade and large customer migration to a new system