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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News
29 Apr 2025
Edinburgh University evaluation of NHS AI Lab finds early promise
A report into the NHS AI Lab from the University of Edinburgh identifies early signs of return on investment amid barriers to scaling and implementation Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2025
VeeamON shows Veeam on Linux, RAG from backup, and cloud features
Veeam showed a new Linux appliance, features in Veeam Backup & Replication that will see it run corporate backups as RAG data, and new cloud features that include Entra ID backup Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 May 2017
Quantum computing drives the future for Volkswagen
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Volkswagen’s global CIO explains how the car giant is using quantum computing to drive the future of transport. We examine how to make data analytics programmes work and deliver business value. And SAP’s CEO reacts to controversy around the software supplier’s indirect licensing policies that led to recent high-profile court cases. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2017
Interview: Nick Bleech, head of information security, Travis Perkins
Last year, Travis Perkins implemented Splunk to help it to respond more quickly to security threats. Now, the business is looking into machine learning and a single customer view Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2017
Economic and political uncertainty drives organisations to rethink IT strategies
CIO job satisfaction reaches a three-year high as organisations hire more IT staff and invest in innovative digital technology Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 May 2017
CW ASEAN: Rise of the machines
In this month’s CW ASEAN, we look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning is improving the way ASEAN businesses fend off cyber attacks and better predict how customers react to various marketing efforts. The growing interest in AI in the region has also spawned start-ups such as Singapore’s Adatos, which is pushing the bar by using declassified methodologies and software used by US defense and intelligence communities to produce data-driven insights. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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18 May 2017
CW ANZ: Machine thinking
In this month’s CW ANZ, we look at how artificial intelligence and machine learning is improving the way businesses fend off cyber attacks and better predict how customers react to marketing efforts. The growing interest in AI in ANZ has also turned Australia into a hotbed for data analytics, where consumers are making use of apps to find the cheapest fuel pumps. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2017
Sapphire 2017: McDermott declares SAP indirect licensing policy change
At SAP’s annual Sapphire Now conference in Orlando, Florida, CEO Bill McDermott ruled out charging for static read access from third-party systems, after recent controversy Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2017
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 Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2017
Made.com trialling real-time chat for customer advice
Online retailer Made.com has partnered with Hero so showroom staff can chat live with online shoppers to help with queries and shopping decisions Continue Reading
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11 May 2017
CW Benelux: 3D printing on the rise
This quarter’s CW Benelux looks at the practical use of 3D printing in the Netherlands. It seems the technology has found its home, at least initial home, in manufacturing, with the early buzz around its consumer potential now a reality in the enterprise sector. The possibilities have not escaped government attention. The Dutch ministry of economic affairs last year unveiled an action plan for smart industry to boost development and standards for smart industrial applications, including 3D printing. Also read how PostNL is using IT to help its business to prosper in a transformed mail industry, find out how businesses in the Netherlands are getting their heads around blockchain technology, and see what KLM is doing with virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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News
05 May 2017
SAP goes after world’s largest brewing company in $600m licence dispute
Belgian brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev says it intends to defend “vigorously” against software licensing claims by SAP Continue Reading
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02 May 2017
How to deal with data under GDPR
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we take an in-depth look at GDPR – the new EU General Data Protection Regulation - with only 12 months left for organisations to prepare for significant changes in data management. We hear how one firm is using machine learning to revolutionise online fashion retail. And we examine how CIOs can apply lessons from buying software to improve digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2017
Microsoft chief reveals Azure upsell strategy
Azure competes with AWS on price as an IaaS, but Satya Nadella sees this as a way to get CIOs to buy higher-level services Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2017
Case study: Specsavers furthers digital transformation with single customer view
UK retailer Specsavers has been in the process of digital transformation for several years, and has now partnered with Fujitsu to eliminate disparate systems and create a single customer view Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Apr 2017
Blockchain expands reach beyond finance
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind bitcoin, is extending its reach beyond financial services into new industries such as healthcare, energy and education. We hear from software developers about the pros and cons of componentizing application software. And we examine what a recent court case shows about Oracle’s controversial software licensing policies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2017
Criminal Courts Review Commission appoints forensic accountants for Post Office IT system cases
Investigation into claims of miscarriages of justice in relation to a Post Office accounting system has appointed a forensic accountant firm Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2017
How Dutch university quickly connected thousands of students to new learning management system
Dutch university TU Delft is replacing its legacy learning management system after 17 years Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2017
FDM uses gamification to make graduate recruitment process more inclusive
IT services firm uses Yellow Hook Reef game to make its graduate recruitment process more inclusive and enjoyable for candidates Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2017
Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology
Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’ Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2017
Virtual reality in healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how virtual reality technology is starting to be used to improve health and patient care. We examine the new UK tax laws that are causing IT contractors to quit government digital projects. And we analyse the software licensing issues arising from SAP’s recent court case over indirect access to its applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2017
Technology investments core to JP Morgan Chase success
US investment bank is reaping the benefits of its $9.5bn annual technology spend Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2017
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut gets sweet on cloud
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is increasingly using cloud-based apps to improve productivity and reduce costs Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2017
Blockchain starts to prove its value outside of finance
Technology behind bitcoin is being adopted in supply chains, power networks and even to support independent musicians Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2017
1,000 sub-postmasters apply to join IT-related group litigation against Post Office
Group legal action against Post Office relates to allegedly faulty Horizon computer system Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2017
HPE, Tata Communications to build world’s largest IoT network
The Lora-based network will benefit around 400 million people in India who can expect improvements in water quality and public safety Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2017
Serco uses HR technology to cut recruitment bill
International outsourced services supplier Serco is investing in HR recruitment technology to help it hire 15,000 to 20,000 people a year Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2017
Cisco unveils new Spark collaboration platform in APAC
Spark will be the future platform for integrating all of Cisco’s collaboration technologies, according to a Cisco regional executive Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2017
AI advances can slow a Salesforce cloud migration
Showing incremental improvement and investing over time are keys to successful cloud implementations, especially in government. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Mar 2017
Google power – how the internet giant builds datacentres
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from Google executives about how the firm builds, tests and secures its global datacentre estate. We analyse the implications for the UK’s broadband infrastructure after the BT and Openreach split. And we find out how artificial intelligence and the internet of things are coming together to deliver new technologies. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Mar 2017
How composable applications can improve software development
We speak to experts in the field of software development about the pros and cons of componentising application software Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2017
Derbyshire NHS Trust takes simple BI approach to secure patient safety
Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust opts for a simple, clinician and business-led approach to business intelligence to secure patient safety, using MicroStrategy Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Mar 2017
UK digital strategy lacks vision and ambition
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the UK government’s new digital economy strategy and find out why critics labelled it unambitious and lacking imagination. The recent Amazon Web Services outage puts the spotlight on cloud and disaster recovery. And we look at the next generation of storage technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2017
Portakabin’s biggest-ever IT investment unifies CRM
Modular construction firm is moving to a single source of business information through cloud technology and services Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2017
Silicon Valley startups aim to make big data capture and prep slicker
A group of California-based startup and early-stage data analytics and management companies are bidding to make big data, including sensor data, more tractable for analysis Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2017
Danish shipping company uses blockchain in IBM partnership
Maersk and IBM test out the application of blockchain technology to track and manage the paper trail of shipping containers around the world Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2017
Centrica eliminates more than 20 IT systems after replacing SAP with cloud HR technology
Energy and services company claims major savings in IT costs after moving its HR services to the cloud Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2017
ZF Group opens doors to Hyderabad tech centre
German car parts manufacturer ZF Group opens a technology centre in India to focus on software lead innovation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Mar 2017
Industrial control systems pose big risk to security
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to critical national infrastructure from security vulnerabilities in legacy industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2017
Virtual reality simulation helps KLM engineers escape in an emergency
Dutch airline KLM develops virtual reality simulation to show engineers what to do if a maintenance hangar catches fire Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2017
DevOps done right: Why work-life balance matters to digital transformation success
DevOps practitioners warn enterprises off neglecting the health and well-being of the IT staff responsible for delivering their digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2017
Santander bank to work with IBM developing mobile apps for staff
Santander bank wants to make its staff more productive through mobile apps, which it will create alongside IBM Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2017
Hundreds more sub-postmasters apply to join group action against Post Office
Initial hearing regarding sub-postmasters who say they were wrongly punished for false accounting reveals admission by Post Office legal team Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2017
CW Nordics: Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017
In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017 we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists. Also read about the Nordic region as a hotspot for IT startups, with Sweden punching above its weight in financial technology. And find out how board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2017
Corporate IT Forum aims to fill gap in discipline of SRM
Forum to fill supplier relationship management gap opened up by growing centrality of IT to business, and transitions to cloud Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2017
How to develop mobile apps for business
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging innovations and best practice in mobile app development. We find out how Microsoft and Amazon are opening up their artificial intelligence tools to developers to expand take-up of the technology. And GE’s CIO talks about the digital transformation of one of the world’s industrial giants. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2017
The changing shape of mobile apps
We find out how organisations can gain the agility they need to keep pace with mobile app innovation Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2017
High Court rules for SAP, against Diageo in indirect licensing case
Judge rejects Diageo’s submission that SAP PI is a “gatekeeper” licence for gaining access to the SAP suite of applications and database Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2017
Oracle executives claim more comprehensive reach for cloud business
At a recent customer conference in London, US-based Oracle executives gave accounts of the supplier’s cloud business as becoming at once more enterprise and more mid-market Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2017
UAE bank builds predictive marketing models
Rakbank is using SAS analytics software to better understand its customers following a successful implementation of the supplier’s anti-money laundering software Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2017
Autodata turns to big data to predict vehicle failures
Vehicle data company sees 30% jump in revenue after moving to open source software and opening its data to garages, insurers and parts companies Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
SAP connects S/4 Hana in the cloud with ‘intelligent’ ERP
SAP has announced an intensification of S/4 Hana cloud delivery, together with an infusion of its enterprise resource planning with artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?
On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2017
Case study: Australia’s Salmat to go cloud-only after getting a taste for the technology
Australian marketing company Salmat plans to move everything it can into the cloud following a highly successful initial SaaS implementation Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Compute power pushes boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the ways chip engineers are looking beyond silicon to keep pushing the limits of Moore’s Law as datacentre power demands increase. We find out about serverless computing and how it could deliver what many firms really want from the cloud. And we look at the importance of culture change to digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2017
APAC businesses turn to DevOps to improve app quality, security
Security validation and metrics are some of the key trends in DevOps this year, according to CA Technologies Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Jan 2017
How AI is disrupting the role of call centres and call centre staff
Artificial intelligence could eliminate many white-collar jobs in coming decades. Its effects are already being felt in the call centre industry, but there is still no substitute for the human touch Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2017
SAP aims to clarify S/4 Hana, cloud apps roadmaps for customers
The SAP board has launched an initiative to publish and clarify roadmaps, especially in respect of S/4 Hana and its cloud applications, and one product of this is a new technology choice tool Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2017
Visionary technology transforming healthcare
In this week’s Computer Weekly, find out how a visionary approach to technology is transforming healthcare at London’s world-leading Moorfields Eye Hospital. The UK tech sector has set out its priorities for the forthcoming Brexit negotiations – we take a look at the key issues. And our new buyer’s guide examines the latest trends in datacentre management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2017
Artificial intelligence will increase productivity by sharpening human mind
The combination of AI and humans will triple productivity if businesses get the balance right for different roles Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2017
Post Office facing group litigation over Horizon computer system after watershed decision
The group action against the Post Office that alleges sub-postmasters have been wrongly punished for accounting errors gets a green light from the High Court of Justice Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2017
Singapore and Indonesia stand out for IT spend in Apac banking sector
Singapore is the top spender on IT for banking of all developed economies in the Apac region, while Indonesia has the fastest growth rate in IT spending Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2017
Southampton FC signs up to cloud-based e-commerce
The cloud-based system by Advanced supports fan engagement and is able to handle peaks in traffic on Southampton FC’s website Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2017
CW ASEAN: Singapore hosts world’s first robo-taxis
In this month’s CW ASEAN we take a look at a project to introduce self-driving taxis in Singapore. The autonomous vehicle pilot comes as no surprise as the city state is not shy to try out the latest and greatest digital technology to make life for its people and businesses easier and more productive. Also read how Singapore central bank is testing blockchain for bank-to-bank payments in partnership with a banking consortium, how Google’s cloud platform is heating up the cloud market in Asia, and how one IT director has transformed the way Pizza Hut interacts with customers in Hong Kong. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2017
CW ANZ: The role of cognitive computing in data analytics
In this month’s CW ANZ, read why enterprises need to worry just as much – if not more – about the business implications, rather than the technical challenges, when implementing cognitive software. Read about the experiences of Dutch banking and financial services company Rabobank which has been using predictive analytics for years to predict which customers might default on their mortgage or abandon an account application midway through the process. We also take a look at why the future of Apple Pay Australia is still unresolved, how the Red Cross data breach has highlighted security shortcomings, and what Virgin Atlantic has gained from its use of Salesforce CRM software. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2017
Quip acquisition of Unity&Variety beefs up subsidiary
Salesforce hopes to add visual and creative elements to its document tool, while Commerce Cloud's integration with Facebook Ads hopes to make buying easy. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2017
RAC digitises driver assistance
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to the RAC about its modernisation initiative, where it is using Microsoft Azure to digitise older cars and gather real-time data to alert members of faults before they result in roadside breakdowns. We also look at how a lack of diversity in organisations is costing the UK economy money, and how attacks against IoT devices are highlighting the vulnerabilities of specific devices but failing to provide a complete picture of the security challenges. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2017
Aldo uses Salesforce to drive ‘customer delight’
Luxury retailer is using Salesforce to drive engagement, a seamless experience and customer loyalty Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2017
Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by technology to jobs, political stability and cyber security at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2017
McKinsey finds hard work to do in Big Data Revisited report
The McKinsey Global Institute has revisited its path-breaking 2011 big data report, finding a new salience for machine learning, and most companies under-capitalising their data Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2017
IT Priorities 2017: focus on flexibility
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we survey CIOs to find out how they will be spending their 2017 budget. It is going to be a big year for cloud computing, but our research highlights the challenges IT decision makers face in balancing business pressures with the need to lower operating costs. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2017
Pernod Ricard toasts better demand forecasting with Infor
Drinks company Pernod Ricard, known for its Absolut, Malibu and Jameson tipples, has improved demand forecast accuracy with Infor software Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2017
Customer-first approach will make 2017 a challenge for Dutch CIOs
CIOs in the Netherlands could see their strategies lead to thousands of jobs being cut as businesses automate Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2016
How Shazam handles its data reserves
Chris Kammermann, senior infrastructure engineer at Shazam, explains how adopting the Splunk platform has helped the firm deal with legacy systems and data analysis Continue Reading
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20 Dec 2016
Data danger: Cyber threats lurk inside every company
In this week’s issue, we investigate the hidden threats lurking in every company and discuss what options CIOs and heads of security have to limit damage. We also look at how CIOs can fund digital initiatives when costs are under pressure, and how Boots has built an SAP centre of expertise to take back control of the strategic direction of its IT organisation from its previously outsourced structure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2016
Amadeus turns to NoSQL to answer complex travel questions
Travel software and services company Amadeus has employed a NoSQL database technology to help travellers find answers to complex travel queries Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2016
Swedish Cider company upgrades to cloud ERP to keep up with growth
Apple-based product manufacturer moves to an industry-specific ERP system in the cloud Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2016
Rolling out full-fibre broadband
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as Ofcom moves to force a split between BT and its Openreach subsidiary, we examine whether the telecoms regulator’s action will improve the roll-out of full-fibre broadband. Our buyer’s guide looks at trends in client access devices and how to support a variety of user preferences. And IT leaders discuss the roadmap to a software-defined infrastructure. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2016
Top 10 ANZ enterprise IT stories of 2016
Here is a rundown of Computer Weekly’s most popular ANZ enterprise IT articles for 2016 Continue Reading
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01 Dec 2016
CW ANZ: Virtually effortless storage
In this month's CW ANZ, we look at how although Australia was an early adopter of server virtualisation – with 85-90% of Australian servers already virtualised, compared with about 75% globally – Gartner predicts more virtualisation to come. This is a surprise to many. We also hear from freight forwarder IFC Logistics, which has completed a virtualisation journey to benefit from improved uptime, performance and peace of mind. We also cover Australia's adoption of an internet of things standard to help improve security, and how thousands of significant cyber incidents are hitting Australian organisations. Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2016
BP to go all-in on public cloud to cut datacentre upkeep costs
Oil giant BP uses first day of AWS Re:Invent to outline how it is cushioning itself against falling oil prices by using cloud to cut costs Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2016
Group litigation against Post Office in Horizon system dispute prepares for next stage
Postmasters’ legal case against the Post Office claims that computer system is to blame for losses, not false accounting or theft Continue Reading
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29 Nov 2016
Machine learning keeps customers happy at Ocado
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how data scientists at online grocer Ocado are using machine learning technology to deliver better customer service and improve warehouse efficiency. Manufacturing giant GE is making a play to become a top 10 software supplier – we look at the plans. And we examine the future of server operating systems as workloads move increasingly to the cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2016
Boots SAP centre of expertise helps take back control
Walgreens Boots Alliance has built an SAP centre of expertise to take back control of the strategic direction of its IT organisation from its previously outsourced structure Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2016
How InterContinental Hotels connects with real-time marketing
InterContinental Hotel Group’s European marketing manager, Charlie Aspey, tells Computer Weekly how the firm has deployed dynamic email marketing across all its hotel brands Continue Reading
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News
24 Nov 2016
CIO Interview: Jim Fowler, GE
Imagine if your boss was a CEO pioneering a digital revolution in a company over 120 years old, connecting industrial machines to the internet Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2016
Budget busters: Three ways for CIOs to fund digital initiatives
The business wants IT to innovate, but CIOs find their budgets are frozen. Who you gonna call? Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2016
Alleged hacker Lauri Love’s ‘life will be destroyed’ under Trump regime
Supporters fear for activist Lauri Love if his extradition to face hacking charges to the US goes ahead Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2016
IT spreads innovation at Unilever
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation programme. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2016
Foot Locker to roll out ‘best fit’ recruitment software after productivity hike
Sports retailer to adopt online software to identify best job candidates after its use led to double-digit rise in team performance in US stores Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2016
Dutch bank ING to spend millions ‘disrupting’ its own business
Dutch bank ING used digital technology to reinvent itself following the financial crash, and is about to reinvent itself again, says its global CTO, Brendan Donovan Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2016
CW Benelux: Mobile payments boom
In this quarter’s CW Benelux, we look at how a combination of the right technology and consumer acceptance is driving mobile commerce in the Netherlands. We also hear from the CIO of Brussels Airlines, which is transforming its business digitally through a strategy that links traditional IT with its customers through a digital skin, and the CIO of HR services provider Randstand Group Netherlands, for which technology is becoming crucial in its communication with clients and candidates. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2016
UK almost bottom of OECD pile for ICT investment
The UK ranks low in terms of how much it invests in the ICT infrastructure as a proportion of GDP Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2016
Counting the cost of financial cyber crime
In this week’s Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer’s guide, on server operating systems, looks at the new features in Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping motivate staff. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2016
Amber Rudd orders Lauri Love extradition to US to face hacking charges
Engineering student Lauri Love faces trials in three US states and a possible 99-year jail sentence for allegedly hacking into US government computer systems as part of a political protest, despite concerns over his health Continue Reading