Business applications
At the heart of enterprise software strategy are the key business applications upon which every organisation relies. From enterprise resource planning (ERP) to customer relationship management (CRM), financial and accounts software to business intelligence (BI), such applications demand high investments and can deliver high returns. We analyse the latest product developments and the news from major suppliers such as Oracle, Microsoft and SAP.
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2023
Heineken lets the data flow
In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we find out about Heineken’s mission to make the most out of the data it holds through an enterprise-wide data ecosystem. We also look at how the UK has turned its back on the German government-funded Gaia-X data platform, why cyber experts are urging the EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans, and how the IT industry is responding to the software developer skills shortfall. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2023
Collaboration paramount in KPN’s successful business transformation
KPN tells Oracle CloudWorld 2023 how it transformed when its legacy systems became obstacles to supporting its customers on their digital journeys Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jun 2018
How National Geographic uses tech to captivate its audience
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the world-famous National Geographic magazine is adapting to the digital age and using technology to better engage its audience. We ask what Microsoft’s $7.6bn acquisition of GitHub means for the open source community. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the trends in developer tools. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
London wants to show it’s open for business in Tech Week 2018
London Tech Week 2018 kicks off with attracting young people into tech a key theme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jun 2018
IT spending reaches 10-year high as CIOs struggle with digital technology strategy
IT leaders have seen their budgets and headcounts rise for the first time in 10 years, but face challenges implementing their digital strategies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Jun 2018
What SAP C/4 Hana means for the APAC enterprises
The cloud-based CRM suite could find takers, but it may not be enticing enough for Salesforce.com CRM customers that also run SAP’s ERP software to make the switch Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Jun 2018
Sapphire 2018: SAP will take over CRM market, says McDermott
SAP’s chief executive Bill McDermott tells 2018 Sapphire conference the supplier will storm the CRM market with its C/4 Hana business applications suite Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
By- Shamus Rae, KPMG
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News
05 Jun 2018
Australia’s chief scientist calls for AI regulations
The proposal would require companies to apply for a trustmark so they know from the outset how their AI is expected to behave Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jun 2018
The bumpy ride to digital transformation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the lessons to be learned from General Electric’s bumpy ride to digital transformation. We assess the use of software-defined networking in corporate IT infrastructures. And we find out how Royal Bank of Scotland approaches digital and business innovation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Subpostmasters told to expect decision on alleged unfair prosecutions in August
The Criminal Courts Review Commission is expected to announce the findings of an investigation into alleged unfair subpostmaster prosecutions in August Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
01 Jun 2018
WD-40 oils sales and finance processes in Europe with Epicor
WD-40 has automated its business processes with Epicor ERP, finding the system’s service-oriented architecture good for providing flexibility in the company’s business growth Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
30 May 2018
AI elevates predictive maintenance for Kone and ThyssenKrupp
Kone and ThyssenKrupp are using artificial intelligence to improve predictive maintenance of their lifts and escalators Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2018
Save the Children International uses Microsoft Azure to bolster cross-border charity work
Graham Kent, director of IT shared services at Save the Children International, talks about using Microsoft Azure to boost cross-border collaboration between the charity’s member organisations and present a more united front to the world Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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E-Zine
29 May 2018
Tech's role in tackling humanitarian crises
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we learn about how mobile connectivity is a lifeline for Syrian refugees in Turkey, thanks to the mobile network operators in that country. Our latest buyer’s guide examines how modern network security enables digital transformation at a range of companies. And we find out about the technology strategy of logistics firm Hermes from its CIO, and about British Airways’ use of Salesforce to globalise its B2B sales. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Former Macedonian PM convicted in corruption case exposed by illegal government surveillance
Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a tender and receiving a luxury Mercedes as a bribe. He may still appeal the ruling Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
England and Wales Cricket Board to improve players’ medical data
Cricketers’ medical images will be stored securely in an independent clinical archive, enabling clinicians to access medical data and make treatment decisions more quickly Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Blockchain tourism being replaced by its application to business challenges
Deloitte reveals the next 12 months could see businesses move from exploring blockchain to applying it to business challenges Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
22 May 2018
GDPR is here – are you ready?
The EU’s new data protection regulation, GDPR, comes into force this week. In this edition of Computer Weekly, we ask if companies are ready for it and look at what happens if you’re not yet compliant. Our latest buyer’s guide examines digital transformation and the role of the CIO. And we find out how technology is changing the traditional sport of cricket. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
IT hub shadowed by Everest gives opportunities to homegrown IT professionals
Katmandu is the choice for offshore delivery for increasing numbers of multinational companies and is becoming more attractive to local IT professionals as a result Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 May 2018
Singapore ropes in local polytechnics in AI talent boost
AI Singapore is working with three polytechnics to train lecturers and students on artificial intelligence while boosting AI adoption among SMEs Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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News
16 May 2018
AI is more than just doing things cheaper and faster
Choose the parts of AI to deploy to demonstrate return-on-investment and differentiate your brand, says Volkswagen Australia’s chief customer officer Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 May 2018
Will government IT be ready for Brexit?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government struggles to get new IT systems up and running before Brexit, we examine the challenges ahead and the departments with the biggest problems. We look at serverless computing and ask why this emerging cloud technology is so important for IT leaders. And we discuss the latest best practice in mobile strategy for SMEs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2018
Virgin Trains on using AI and virtual reality to boost customer experience
Speaking at the Knowledge 18 ServiceNow conference in Las Vegas, Virgin Trains outlined the potential role immersive and data-driven technologies can play in improving customer experience Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2018
ServiceNow: Enterprises must rethink workplace communication as Generation Z enter workforce
Enterprises may find their tried and tested methods of communication fail to live up to expectations of digitally-savvy Generation Z members, warns ServiceNow Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
11 May 2018
NHS Business Services Authority trials AWS chatbot tech to field customer calls in contact centre
Darren Curry, chief digital officer of the NHS Business Services Authority, shares details of how trialling the use of cloud-based chatbots in its contact centres has boosted staff morale and efficiency Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
10 May 2018
Citrix touts digital workspace app in services play
Software supplier Citrix’s cloud-based workspace app is part of its efforts to deliver integrated services that support the modern workplace Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2018
Government must support SMEs, says Oliver Dowden
The minister for implementation, Oliver Dowden, provides further details on the GovTech competition and talks about GDS’s role as an “innovation incubator”, losing data policy to DCMS and the importance of SMEs Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 May 2018
CW Benelux: Rotterdam charts course to become world’s smartest port
The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is using internet of things and artificial intelligence technology from IBM in a bid to become the world’s smartest port. Also read how companies in the Netherlands are only partly ready for the country’s version of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and why the European Central Bank thinks cash will remain in use in the Eurozone for a very long time. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
NatWest fintech investments bear fruit as SME loans platform goes live
Online lending platform enables small businesses to apply for loans of up to £150,000 in 10 minutes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
08 May 2018
Oracle’s autonomous database could leave DBAs unemployed
The long-term future of database administrators could be at risk if every enterprise adopts the Oracle 18c autonomous database Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
03 May 2018
City Police use Lego simulation to teach businesses cyber security
City of London Police are offering to train business leaders and IT security in cyber security using a Lego simulation that is surprisingly close to real life Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
02 May 2018
Fresh blow for Facebook as court refuses stay in Max Schrems legal action
Facebook has lost a legal attempt to delay the Irish High Court from seeking answers from the European Court of Justice over the legality of EU-US data transfers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
02 May 2018
Chatbots demonstrate unexpected range of uses, from mental health to education
Chatbots, software that uses normal language to communicate with people through text or voice, are proving their value in a surprising variety of ways – from accountancy support to mental health Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
IFS 18 Atlanta: CEO Roos asserts customer focus with upgraded ERP suite
IFS uses 2018 world conference in Atlanta to launch upgrade of its enterprise resource planning suite, shepherded by new CEO Darren Roos Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
02 May 2018
Workday to continue investing heavily in APAC
Cloud applications supplier has increased its investments in the region by more than 50% in the past year, and is looking to maintain its double-digit growth in international markets Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
01 May 2018
Making music with AI
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used in the creative industries such as music and books, and ask whether AI can ever replace human creativity. TSB’s IT meltdown is symptomatic of the tech challenges facing UK banks – we examine the issues. And our latest buyer’s guide analyses the trends in big data. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
Congolese health workers and patients benefit from Couchbase database
Belgian public health consulting firm AEDES has worked with a local partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver a health information management system based on Couchbase Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
27 Apr 2018
Government given six months to rewrite snoopers’ charter
The government has until 1 November 2018 to rewrite a key section of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, after the high court declared them unlawful in a judicial review brought by human rights group Liberty Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
GDPR: An overview of the latest data protection legislation
The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will have wide-ranging implications for every organisation that processes personal data. This comprehensive overview tells you what you need to know Continue Reading
By- Dai Davis, Percy Crow Davis & Co
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News
25 Apr 2018
Gartner predicts AI will add $1.2tn to companies’ earnings in 2018
Gartner has forecast that artificial intelligence will create $1.2 trillion in economic value in 2018, up 70% on 2017 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
24 Apr 2018
Criminal Courts Review Commission findings in Post Office computer case raise further enquiries
The Criminal Courts Review Commission forensic examination of the IT system at the centre of a legal case against the Post Office has raised further questions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Apr 2018
SAP Q1 2018: Cloud revenue breaks €1bn, 400 more S/4 customers
SAP’s overall first-quarter revenue was flat, but cloud revenue and profitability were up, while its S/4 Hana customer base stands at 8,300 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
24 Apr 2018
How application container technology is helping YMCA open up access to education
Youth charity YMCA is in the midst of a push to reduce its reliance on paper-based education aids, with the help of Droplet Computing’s application container technology Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
23 Apr 2018
Next generation of SCADA industrial controls will protect against cyber attack
Oil, energy and chemical companies are rethinking how to control big manufacturing plants, replacing expensive control technology with cheaper, more secure systems, taking their cue from biology Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
20 Apr 2018
Alibaba to set up digital hub in Thailand
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba is expanding its Southeast Asian footprint with a new digital hub east of Bangkok that is expected to boost Thailand’s digital credentials Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ANZ: OpenStack gains a foothold in Australia
In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how OpenStack has changed the way Australian enterprises operate their IT infrastructure. Also read how Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining is digging into IoT technology to track vehicles, and how Telstra is investing in two submarine cables to bolster Asia-US connectivity. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ASEAN: SD-WAN helps find best route to cloud
This year, more enterprises will adopt a “cloud-first” SD-WAN architecture to support their increasingly cloud-based application mix. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are gearing up for this eventuality. Also, read how a new HPE facility in Singapore will help build collaborative partnerships across the internet of things, and how communications service providers should embrace microservices and DevOps to thrive in the digital economy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Australian supermarket chain hit by IT outage
Thirty-minute glitch knocked out checkout systems at half of Woolworths’ stores in Australia Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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News
17 Apr 2018
Nginx debuts in Australia amid growing demand for microservices
The supplier of an open-source application platform is counting on the growing usage of microservices in the perennial search for agility and responsiveness among enterprises Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Apr 2018
Moving away from analogue health in a digital world
Healthcare records still rely on faxes, email, mail and paper, but the innovative use of technology will lead to major improvements in medical care Continue Reading
By - 17 Apr 2018
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News
17 Apr 2018
Norway’s tax administration combats economic crime through IT
Authority has updated its IT system to step up the fight against tax evasion Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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News
16 Apr 2018
Investments in skills, infrastructure and SMEs needed to help UK data economy hit new heights
The UK data economy may struggle to reach its full growth potential between now and 2025 unless action is taken, suggests research commissioned by datacentre operator Digital Realty Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Feature
12 Apr 2018
Siemens success sets the scene for growth in process mining
German industrial conglomerate Siemens has turned to process mining to reveal inefficiencies in the way it pays suppliers, organises logistics and runs order-to-cash processes Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Apr 2018
The seven levers of digital transformation
Organisations that embark on digital transformation projects often run into difficulties. Following the seven principles of digital transformation will help them reap the benefits of digital technology Continue Reading
By- Sriram Sabesan, Delegata
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E-Zine
12 Apr 2018
CW Middle East: UAE makes artificial intelligence leap
The United Arab Emirates wants to be at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and is already testing its mettle as a global tech advocate and innovator. Also in this issue, read how Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector, and how Dubai’s transport authority has enlisted Here Technologies to build a high-definition map of the city to support its goals around self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2018
PepsiCo hires robots to interview job candidates
The food and drinks multinational is using artificial intelligence software, known as Robot Vera, to phone and interview candidates as it seeks to fill vacancies for factory, sales workers and drivers in Russia Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
12 Apr 2018
IaaS emerges as fastest-growing sector of the global public cloud market
Gartner's public cloud spending forecast suggests enterprise demand for IaaS and SaaS deployments will continue to intensify between now and 2021 Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
11 Apr 2018
Australia needs to plug innovation gap
Being at the crossroads of technological change, Australia should decide if it wants to be a producer of cutting-edge applications or be contented with just being a user of technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Answer
10 Apr 2018
Why should manufacturing be investigating voice technology?
Sophisticated versions of speech recognition technology are coming to the plant floor. Here's what that looks like and why you should be researching now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Apr 2018
Driving digitisation: open standards in process automation
Organisations often can’t take advantage of advances in digital technology due to the lack of interoperability in their IT systems in different facilities, but open standards promise a way forward Continue Reading
By- Ed Harrington, The Open Group
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News
10 Apr 2018
SAP bids to modernise indirect licensing with new pricing model
SAP has announced a new pricing model for indirect licensing scenarios that has been welcomed by user groups, who are still pressing for reassurance that they won’t pay more Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
09 Apr 2018
Microsoft teams up with Japan’s JRCS on mixed reality
Software giant Microsoft has partnered with a Japanese supplier of maritime systems to test the use of HoloLens headsets for training and maintenance work Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Apr 2018
Why Lufthansa went back to the drawing board with its HR IT project
Aviation group says it is confident of landing a company-wide IT project following a sometimes turbulent journey Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Apr 2018
Deutsche Bank system replacement already paying back
Deutsche bank is replacing a complex IT infrastructure that helps its traders operate and automates regulatory compliance processes Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
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
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
03 Apr 2018
How to rightsize your digital strategy
Don’t wait for a light-bulb moment. Small ideas are best, but businesses must also assess whether their IT is a speed bump, slowing down innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
03 Apr 2018
Oracle expands availability of cloud services from UK datacentre region
Database giant claims expansion of UK datacentre region shows its commitment to customers Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Mar 2018
UK government secures public sector discounts on Microsoft cloud products to April 2021
Government procurement chiefs have secured ongoing preferential pricing on Microsoft cloud products for the public sector through Digital Transformation Agreement Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
28 Mar 2018
The Cambridge Analytica case: What’s a data scientist to do?
The Cambridge Analytica controversy has highlighted data ethics issues especially dear to early career stage data scientists Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
27 Mar 2018
Capgemini turns to tech startup to identify ‘most engaged’ teams
Technology and consulting services firm Capgemini is using technology from a startup company to poll its employees’ views and provide feedback from managers every week. It is discovering what it takes to create “engaged teams” Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
26 Mar 2018
SAP licensing – reassuringly expensive?
SAP’s recent settlement with AB InBev has again put audits and licensing under the spotlight. We look at how to get the best value and avoid fines Continue Reading
By- Martin Thompson, ITAM Review
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News
23 Mar 2018
Telefonica cuts HR running costs by 40% as it replaces hundreds of ageing IT systems
Multinational telecoms group Telefonica is on the verge of completing a project to replace 175 incompatible HR IT systems with a cloud service covering more than 40 countries Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Mar 2018
HMRC sets August launch date for customs IT system
HMRC plans to begin a phased deployment of its Customs Declaration Service this August, with completion expected by early 2019 Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
AB InBev settles out of court in $600m SAP licensing dispute
SEC filing reveals that brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev has come to an agreement with SAP over the ERP provider's under-licensing claim Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
21 Mar 2018
How artificial intelligence can aid and replace higher order human creativity
Much is made of AI augmenting human intelligence with simple automation, but might higher order human creativity go the same way? Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Oracle Q3 2017-18 results see cloud revenue grow to $1.6bn
Oracle’s third-quarter results for fiscal year 2018 show an increase of almost 7% of overall revenue to $9.8bn, of which 18% was cloud Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
20 Mar 2018
SAP at the core of S Group’s €100m IT renewal
Finnish retailer S Group is putting SAP at the core of its IT transformation, which will be complete by 2021 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Mar 2018
Where neuroscience meets technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how computer scientists are using data, cloud and virtual reality to understand the brain and improve mental wellbeing. We analyse newly published government documents detailing the early problems with the Universal Credit IT project. And we look at how emerging artificial intelligence techniques can help improve cyber security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Mar 2018
Social media customer care important to brands, experts say
In this Pipeline podcast, we discuss what was a primary topic at Social Media Marketing World: how companies should interact with customers through social media. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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News
19 Mar 2018
First Direct enables customers to pay by Siri
Customers of online bank First Direct can now use voice commands to transfer money through Apple’s digital assistant Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Mar 2018
Employers face hiring crisis as AI replaces mid-skilled jobs
Artificial intelligence could replace two-thirds of existing jobs within 20 years, and employers will face growing difficulties recruiting skilled staff Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Podcast
16 Mar 2018
Inside sales strategy, millennials highlight Accelerate 2018
Learn what happens when a SearchCRM editor joins a panel as the paid skeptic to discuss whether AI technologies provide real value for helping businesses increase revenue. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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News
16 Mar 2018
IT contractors not a risk despite Snowden leaks, GCHQ tells court
The government argues in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal that contractors with systems administration rights to computers holding GCHQ’s most sensitive intelligence pose no more of a security risk than the agency’s employees Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
16 Mar 2018
Silicon Valley startups home in on pressing value from data
A slew of California-based startup and early-stage data analytics companies are promising CIOs better ways to get value from their investments in databases and analytics Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
16 Mar 2018
IBM sets up no-fee Data Science Elite team to speed up AI adoption
IBM uses Think conference in Las Vegas to launch a no-fee data science consultancy and a platform for artificial intelligence app development Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
16 Mar 2018
Defence industry urges government to relax controls on crypto exports
Trade body representing defence, aerospace and security companies calls on government to make it easier to export “non-contentious” cryptography to secure organisations against cyber crime Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2018
Salesforce e-commerce gets B2B boost with CloudCraze purchase
To improve its e-commerce offerings, the CRM company bought B2B commerce product CloudCraze for an undisclosed amount. The purchase will add B2B functionality. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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News
15 Mar 2018
Online data can be used to create better housing for all, says Resi’s Depledge
Alex Depledge, CEO of Resi, will speak at Datafest on how online data can open up architecture to more people – but she warns against over-hyping data science Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
14 Mar 2018
Microsoft's Chinese-English translation system achieves human parity
A China-US research team at software powerhouse Microsoft has developed an AI-powered system that can translate Chinese news articles into English as well as humans do. Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
13 Mar 2018
Government ‘unlawfully delegated’ bulk data powers to GCHQ, court hears
Privacy International urges Britain’s most secret court, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, to rule that the government illegally collected surveillance data from internet and phone companies until at least September 2017 Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Mar 2018
Scrivito unveils serverless CMS product
By building the CMS with ReactJS, Scrivito gained attraction with development community, according to an analyst. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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News
13 Mar 2018
Russian augmented reality startups break into enterprise space
Augmented, virtual and mixed reality technologies edge closer to enterprise adoption in Russia as a strong local developer network grows Continue Reading
By- Vladimir Kozlov
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E-Zine
13 Mar 2018
Unlocking digital change in criminal justice
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the IT and digital chief at the Ministry of Justice to hear about tackling the challenges of digital transformation across the criminal justice system. European cities are trying to attract British IT talent as a result of Brexit – what does it mean for UK IT? And we take an in-depth look at the fintech sector in our latest buyer’s guide. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2018
Watch out for digital legacy in manufacturing
Digital twins are the next innovation in manufacturing, but will the file formats and hardware be around for as long as the assets being modelled? Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2018
CW Europe: Germany’s Lemoncat takes catering to the cloud
Business catering startup Lemoncat has taken advantage of the affordable cost of living in Berlin and is shaking up the catering sector by harnessing the Amazon and Salesforce clouds. Also in this issue, read how Moscow’s government is taking advantage of high penetration of broadband and mobile internet to expand innovative services under the Russian capital’s smart city programme, and how organisations in the Netherlands still have much to do to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2018
How to improve SAP ROI with smart licensing
A recent study suggested most SAP projects have a 50% chance of failure. The risk of having incorrect SAP licensing could be far higher Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
05 Mar 2018
Hershey’s outsources SAP roll-out to Accenture
US chocolate maker has signed up Accenture to support its SAP Hana S/4 implementation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
05 Mar 2018
Customer analytics applications add artificial intelligence to reduce market ‘friction’
Customer analytics applications developers are seeking to add layers of intelligence to improve sellers’ interactions with buyers Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2018
New privacy fears as IT challenges delay surveillance oversight body by a year
IT challenges have delayed government plans for an independent body to authorise requests to access the public’s internet and phone records by nearly a year, raising new legal and privacy concerns Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly