Opinion

Service-oriented architecture (SOA)

Are SAP’s indirect use charges legal?

The German legal system is examining whether SAP can legitimately charge for indirect access to its software from a third-party application Continue Reading
The high price of not understanding how automation works with existing software licences

Businesses must check their software licences before they introduce robotic process automation or they risk breaking the rules Continue Reading
Driving digital productivity in the UK

There is a need for British businesses to improve their adoption of digital technologies Continue Reading
Balancing agility and efficiency: Open architecture and platforms in government

Increased flexibility in delivery models must be balanced with the architectural discipline to re-use, share, and consume common components Continue Reading
Time for DevOps to get out of the weeds

Software and service providers face a battle to deliver new products, features and capabilities faster than ever Continue Reading

Exploring new business models for digital public service delivery

Many public sector organisations appear overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of the changes in public service delivery that they face Continue Reading
User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course

In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective Continue Reading
How IT is supporting the next generation of artists and designers at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University’s new campus buildings are part of a £180m investment in new facilities with IT at its core Continue Reading