Business intelligence software
Business intelligence (BI) is regularly rated as a top investment priority by CIOs. Smart use of business intelligence software, analytics and datawarehousing make sure that the right information is delivered to the right people, helping them to make better and more timely decisions. In this section, we analyse the latest trends and technologies for successful BI.
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News
26 May 2025
Gprnt platform to ease sustainability reporting
Singapore businesses can now automatically generate basic sustainability reports free of charge using Gprnt, a platform aimed at simplifying reporting and unlocking green financing Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2025
Sapphire 2025: SAP mints business AI flywheel with Palantir on board
SAP CEO Christian Klein put economic and geopolitical uncertainty at the centre of the opening keynote at the supplier’s global Sapphire event in Orlando Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2019
Splunk Mission Control acts on data ‘at machine speed’
Splunk has built new functions into its Security Operations Suite to modernize and unify its Security Operations Center (SOC) product. Anchored by the newly launched Splunk Mission Control, the ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Oct 2019
Can advanced fire modeling put out wildfires?
Splunk has ‘closed funding’ in Zonehaven, a cloud-based analytics application designed to help communities improve evacuations and reduce wildfire risk with data. The funding is the first ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2019
Many companies fail to empower employee data-driven decision-making
In a data-driven business, staff need access to the right data at the right time to help them do their jobs, but there appears to be a data gap Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Oct 2019
What to expect from Tableau Conference 2019
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team are big fans of business intelligence and big data analytics, interactive data dashboard technologies, data visualisation specialists and companies that ... Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2019
Talent shortage impedes UK business data analytics efforts
Research from data blending and preparation supplier Alteryx finds UK businesses struggling to make the most of their data due to a shortage of data analytics expertise Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Oct 2019
UiPath makes key acquisitions for RPA discovery & process mining
UiPath has been shopping, perhaps unsurprisingly. The software automation company specialises in the platform-level development of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies. Having been on a ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
15 Oct 2019
What to expect from Splunk .conf 2019
The Computer Weekly Developer Network team is off to Splunk .conf for the fourth consecutive year. Splunk is a Data-to-Everything Platform, helping organisations to get a complete view of their ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
15 Oct 2019
Securing the internet of things
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as security concerns prevent many organisations from adopting the internet of things, we examine mitigation strategies. Many firms are still struggling with GDPR policies – we assess if full compliance is ever possible. And we look at the technologies for delivering on-premise object storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
GoCardless gives 95% of its staff business intelligence at their fingertips
Fintech payments company GoCardless is enabling staff to carry out business intelligence queries themselves Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2019
CW Middle East: Saudi banks trial biometrics in ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines. Also read about the first government organisation in Bahrain to migrate to Amazon Web Services, and an interview with Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
How data drives wins at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
We find out how Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport uses data to drive its business and Formula One race strategy Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2019
How Qlik is driving the data revolution in Australia
Australian firms are using data management software from Qlik to speed up data analysis while grappling with how to make data more accessible under a new consumer data-sharing regime Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2019
Programmes and projects in an age of data applications
During the Future Decoded conference in London, Microsoft discussed a paradigm shift in application development. But it was not setting out its plans for a new software developer’s kit, programming ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2019
RPA series: Micro Focus - the 'smart' path from EAI to RPA
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Travis Greene in his capacity as director of ITOM at Micro Focus – and this story forms part of a series of posts on CWDN ... Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Citrix looks to grow APAC footprint with the intelligent workspace
Citrix is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific – particularly in Japan, where firms are starting to warm up to flexible work arrangements Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
Bristol, CNRS and Oracle join forces against tropical disease
Scientists from the University of Bristol and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Grenoble have identified a candidate synthetic vaccine against tropical disease Chikungunya, using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Executive interview: Speed is cloud apps benefit, says Oracle’s Miranda
In a Q&A with Computer Weekly at Oracle Open World 2019, applications head Steve Miranda discussed the supplier’s approach to cloud applications, digital assistants and machine learning Continue Reading
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Podcast
24 Sep 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 31
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald are joined by Ryan Priest for an accidentally transport-heavy chat about the week in tech Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Facebook automatically generates pages for Islamic State and Al-Qaeda
Facebook algorithms have auto-generated hundreds of Facebook pages for the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and Ansar al-Sharia, according to a whistleblower Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Sep 2019
Why multi-tenancy architecture is the new normal
Sumo Logic CEO Ramin Sayar delivered his keynote at the company’s Illuminate 2019 conference to reinforce his assertion that there is ‘a massive intelligence gap’ throughout modern technology ... Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Why it makes sense to use a third party to keep the IT lights on
Keeping operational systems running is a full-time job, but as systems get older, they end up being out of support Continue Reading
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News
02 Sep 2019
Nordic greentech attracts investment
The Nordic region is seeing digital innovation across a diverse range of sectors and, not surprisingly, a region known for its green credentials also has a burgeoning green technology (greentech) sector Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
APAC is epicentre of the experience economy
The experience economy is emerging in the Asia-Pacific region, but to succeed, enterprises will need to understand both operational and experience data Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2019
Travel company Clarity bakes ThoughtSpot into analytics tool
Travel management company Clarity has turned to ThoughtSpot to create an analytics tool for clients as well as for internal use Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2019
CW Nordics: Copenhagen woos tech startups
Copenhagen offers all the advantages startups need to get off the ground and many are setting up with the intention of staying there for the long haul. Also read how shipping giant Maersk is employing a cloud-first strategy to disrupt competition and build innovation, and why three Finnish banks are sharing a core IT platform. Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2019
Liberty Steel forges future growth with Infor
Steelmaker is using cloud-delivered software from Infor to stoke its growth, replacing SAP systems provided by its former parent, Tata Steel Europe Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Aug 2019
CW Benelux: Dutch academic hunts the personality behind the hacker
Rutger Leukfeldt, senior researcher on cyber crime at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement, is working to help organisations understand the personalities behind criminal hackers. Also in this issue, read about research that shows over half of Dutch organisations admit their knowledge of blockchain is substandard. We also feature an article about ABN Amro’s work with researchers to explore how quantum computing can be used to secure online banking. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2019
Cisco pays $8.6m after whistleblower discloses security flaws in video surveillance system
James Glenn, a video surveillance expert working for a Cisco reseller in Denmark, alerted Cisco to security faults and stands to gain a share of a multimillion-dollar settlement with the US government Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2019
A tale of two smart cities: Manchester and Australia’s Casey
How local government needs to focus on immediate returns, not pie in the sky, for a smart city agenda Continue Reading
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Blog Post
22 Jul 2019
Progress revs up BRM with Corticon 6.0
BRM is now a ‘thing’... and it’s not in fact meant to relate to the noise that children make when they pretend to rev up the imaginary engines on their toy cars, instead, it stands for Business ... Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2019
UN resolution ignores special rapporteur’s call for halt to spyware sales
UN’s Human Rights Council adopts resolution to explore the impact of new and emerging digital technologies on human rights, but the text ignores a damning report by the council’s own expert on freedom of expression Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
Organisations turn to AI in race against cyber attackers
Businesses are racing to automate their defences as hackers and nation states launch increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Jul 2019
Top ops for DataOps in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho 8.3
Pentaho is still Pentaho, but these days it’s a product line and accompanying division inside of Hitachi… and not just plain old Hitachi Ltd, but Hitachi Vantara -- a company branding exercise that ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Jul 2019
CW Middle East: SAP drives digital transformation for Saudi Arabian auto company
The automotive division of Saudi Arabia’s Abdul Latif Jameel Company (ALJC) has completed one of the biggest SAP projects ever undertaken in the automotive distribution sector. Also in this issue, read about Dubai-based delivery app Fetchr’s bid to become one of the largest tech companies in the Middle East, and how a UAE startup is using digital technology to simplify medical appointment bookings. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2019
Universities use data analytics to tackle student mental health
UK universities turn to data analytics software to tackle student mental health. Are there duty of care lessons for other sectors? Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2019
One-third of people prefer instant reply from chatbot about finances to waiting for human reply
Consumers are warming to being supported by chatbots when it comes to financial services, but firms in the sector face hurdles to achieve true end-to-end automation Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2019
Facebook’s privacy game – how Zuckerberg backtracked on promises to protect personal data
Facebook promised its users privacy then quietly abandoned its promises in pursuit of profits. Now it faces antitrust regulation Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2019
Big companies face extinction unless they use IT better
Better use of IT could add £100bn to the British economy, says a CBI report into UK big business Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2019
Unstructured data compliance: Obstacles and solutions
Stored unstructured data could be a black hole full of unknown risk. We look at the key dangers to compliance in unstructured data and some ways of mitigating the risks Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2019
Tableau sticking to data mission under Salesforce
Tableau President and CEO Adam Selipsky told the company’s European user conference in Berlin that Salesforce acquisition will not affect its mission of “seeing and understanding data” Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jun 2019
Applying AI to road safety
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit a Tokyo project where artificial intelligence is helping to improve road safety by detecting potential subsidence. As bug bounty programmes become popular, we look at what’s involved and the pitfalls to avoid. And we discuss digital development in healthcare with NHS England. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2019
CW Europe: Why are Dutch companies slow to take advantage of the IoT?
Many organisations in the Netherlands are missing out on the benefits of the internet of things because they lack awareness of its potential. Also read why construction of Apple's first non-US datacentre has halted in Denmark, and why some scientists have raised questions about the effects of 5G mobile phone radiation on public health. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2019
Achieving balance in Machine Learning development
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Ian Greenhalgh in his role as UK & US managing partner at Delaware. Spelled in lower case, delaware is a software ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Jun 2019
Are schools delivering on digital skills?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the differing approaches to teaching computer science across the UK and assess the pros and cons of each. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the technologies and best practices of multicloud environments. And we find out what you get for your money when buying cyber insurance. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
Salesforce buys Tableau to add self-service analytics to CRM
Salesforce is set to buy business intelligence data visualisation pioneer Tableau as it seeks to amplify its customer analytics capability Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
Google buys Looker to deepen enterprise software arsenal
Google is set to buy business intelligence platform supplier Looker as it beefs up its cloud enterprise software stack Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Jun 2019
Talend weeds out new highs for AI vision systems
Talend senior product manager David Talaga spoke to the Computer Weekly Developer Network this month to talk about data, programming, computer vision systems, advances in AI and garden weeds. Using ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2019
Facebook loses bid to halt European court decision on EU-US data sharing
Irish Supreme Court dismisses attempt by Facebook to prevent the European Court of Justice considering the validity of US-EU data transfers, after Austrian lawyer Max Schrems argued that they put the privacy of EU citizens at risk Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
Norway’s autonomous ships point to new horizons
Norway is a pioneer in the autonomisation of shipping, which conveys environmental benefits as well as efficiency gains – but human mariners are likely to stay on board for a while yet Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2019
Saudi Arabia’s largest auto company completes SAP project as part of digital transformation
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors wins SAP Quality Gold Award for digital revamp programme that overhauled performance and efficiency across its business Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
Sapphire 2019: Plattner vaunts public cloud as SAP future
At SapphireNow 2019 in Orlando, Florida, SAP co-founder and chair Hasso Plattner said public cloud is the future as raft of Hana database and analytics enhancements announced Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 May 2019
Automated Machine Learning: the promises and the pitfalls
This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Paul Clough in his role as data scientist at UK-headquartered business analytics company Peak Indicators -- Clough is also ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Apr 2019
CW Middle East: Visibility and security of networks are top IT priorities
The 2019 Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey shows that enterprise buyers in the Middle East, like those in the UK and Europe, are looking to lock down their networks in the face of an almost constant barrage of threats and malicious actors. Also read how Facebook planned to use its Android app to track the location of its customers and to allow advertisers to send political advertising, and what further details operator O2 has revealed about how it is planning for the advent of 5G. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2019
Silicon Valley startups look to plug gaps in data value chain
A group of California-based startups and early-stage data management companies are promising CIOs ways to plug gaps in the data-to-insight value chain Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Apr 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 11
In this week’s episode of The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team discuss Google’s forthcoming cloud conference, how tech can be used to boost social inclusion, while data analytics is being hailed as a means of assisting MI5 with with its terrorism detection work Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2019
How modern business intelligence shapes up to big data
Business intelligence and analytics strategies have evolved in recent years in the face of big data. Here, we get a supplier CEO perspective, some analyst counsel, and testimony from Nationwide, Schroders and King Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
The rise of digital workers and the bot economy
Automation Anywhere’s booming business, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is a sign of things to come in the new world of work where digital workers can be hired from a bot store Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2019
How to find a much sought-after data scientist
Every organisation seems to be hunting for a data scientist, but securing the right people with the right skills is a challenge Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Middle East countries accelerate quantum computing research
Gulf countries must invest in quantum computing research to ensure they continue to to remain digital pioneers Continue Reading
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Podcast
19 Mar 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 8
In this week’s episode of The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, the team reminisces over 30 years of the World Wide Web, gets the low-down on what happened at this year’s Cloud Expo and digs a little deeper into the user IT implications of Brexit Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
OpenText Enterprise World Europe: CEO Barrenechea stakes claim for EIM as competitive edge
OpenText’s CEO and CTO Mark Barrenechea used his keynote at the company’s inaugural Enterprise World Europe customer and partner conference in Vienna to make a case for enterprise information management as a software category that can give corporate organisations a competitive edge Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Feb 2019
Fractal Analytics defines 'speed reference' for AI engineering & design
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for human decision-making software company Fractal Analytics this week held its ai.lcy (pronounced: AI-el-see-why) event in London. The event, which is the third of a ... Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
NHS AI code launched to set rules of engagement for tech firms
The government says its code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence and other data technologies in the NHS sets out the data privacy rules of the game for tech firms Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2019
IT Priorities 2019: UK investment intent for AI intensifies, SaaS applications mature beyond CRM
AI continues to strengthen as a focus for IT systems buyers in the UK, according to this year’s Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey, while cloud applications are maturing beyond CRM Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2019
Can work allocation algorithms play fair?
Allocating work by algorithm might have advantages for workers as well as employers. Can it be done fairly and with respect for “human capital”? Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Interview: Moving to DataOps
During a London data science popup meeting, Computer Weekly caught up with MoneySuperMarket.com’s analytics head, Harvinder Atwal Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Feb 2019
CW Benelux: Google helps Dutch schools to teach computer skills
A programme in the Netherlands to help primary schools provide computational thinking and programming, developed with financial support from Google, is well on schedule. Also read about four Russians’ attempted hack into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, and how Dutch delivery company PostNL is making savings by using robotic technology to automate administrative tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
West Midlands Police turns to predictive analytics
Force is developing a system to identify potential perpetrators of violent crime and aims to target resources – but how viable is the system and what are the challenges? Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg
Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of Human Rights Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2019
Technologies to support deep learning
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the key technologies needed to support deep learning and artificial intelligence applications in your organisation. We hear about Southern Water’s data management overhaul and the benefits achieved from centralising its data specialists. And we examine best practice in managing large-scale Docker implementations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
No-deal Brexit could lead to data issues, MPs told
Trade body TechUK is concerned smaller companies are far from ready for a no-deal scenario, while warning that leaving without a deal could lead to serious data issues for businesses Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
IT leaders grapple with workforce skills gap as they deploy AI and digital technology
Organisations will have to find new ways of reskilling their workforce as they get to grips with artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. CIOs also need to keep their skills updated if they are to succeed Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2019
Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky talks strategy
Tableau’s CEO, Adam Selipsky, talks strategy and business intelligence trends with Computer Weekly. He asserts enterprise relevance for Tableau, predicts BI tools consolidation and a ubiquitous user base for analytics Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2019
Southern Water’s centralised data team geared for silo busting
Southern Water has centralised its data specialists and overhauled its data management and business intelligence technology to support business decision-making at scale Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2019
O2 powers customer-centric network with Nokia AI
Mobile operator O2 claims Nokia’s AI-driven Service Operation Center platform will help it anticipate its customers’ problems before they know they have problems Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2019
CIO interview: Darren Curry, CDO, NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Business Services Authority chief digital officer Darren Curry talks about using technology to change people’s lives, developing accessible services and transforming the health service Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2019
Storage 101: Structured data and its storage needs
Structured data is declining as a proportion of all data but its importance to business applications and its organised nature make its storage requirements very specific Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jan 2019
CW Middle East: Bahrain aims to be fintech hub
Bahrain’s government wants to make the country the go-to place in the Middle East for financial technology companies. It hopes to capitalise on its banking know-how to establish an ambitious fintech “ecosystem”. Also read about Dubai’s plans for the Smart Data platform and the UAE Pass, a digital ID and signature, and how Shell is using AI to amplify the human impact of its workforce. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jan 2019
SAP user group’s Cooper: Indirect licensing progress welcome but slow
SAP UK&I User Group chair Paul Cooper on the state of play between SAP and users: sanguine about end of ECC6; S/4 adoption growth steady, indirect licensing still an issue; and C/4 remains unknown Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2018
New Year’s Honours 2019 lauds women in IT and data specialists
The New Year’s Honours list 2019 features accolades for leading women in IT and data, as well as other specialists in data Continue Reading
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News
28 Dec 2018
Top 10 HR technology stories of 2018
Companies are turning to artificial intelligence, robotic automation and chatbots to take the drudgery out of human resource management Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2018
Top 10 information management stories of 2018
Ethics was the leading theme of data analytics in 2018, especially allied with AI. The Cambridge Analytica controversy represented that, and the idea that the UK could specialise in AI ethics emerged Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2018
Chief medical officer calls for data-driven health strategy
Health chief says data must be used to radically improve the nation’s health by 2040, using equipment such as wearable technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Dec 2018
Managing digital change: The CIO challenge for 2019
As technology changes have an increasing impact on organisations, 2019 is the year when CIOs must adapt their teams to better manage digital disruption and business innovation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Dec 2018
CW Europe: Russia banks on electronic payments
A recent study by Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-run lender, shows the country has experienced a cashless payment boom over the past decade. Also read about the attempt by four Russians to break into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, and why the Estonian government is directly targeting IT professionals in the UK. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Dec 2018
Douglas Engelbart, the forgotten hero of modern computing
Half a century ago, Douglas Engelbart demonstrated an experimental computer that laid the foundations for modern computing. His vision to use computing power to solve complex problems in all areas of human activity has become reality, but not in the way that he imagined Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2018
Automation key to unravelling mysteries of the universe at CERN
How CERN is using enterprise asset management from Infor and ramping up the automation of its IT services to plumb the depths of the universe Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Nov 2018
Tibco combines NLQ + AI + data models in Spotfire X
Data integration/analytics/management company Tibco has come forward with a new release of TIBCO Spotfire X, its core data analytics tool The firm has now combined both real-time and historical ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2018
Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management turn to Workday to complete merger
Standard Life Aberdeen, created in August 2017 when two of Scotland’s largest financial services companies merged, is transferring 3,000 former Standard Life staff to Aberdeen Asset Management’s Workday HR system as it integrates the two businesses Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2018
The Gym Group flexes its muscles with data analytics
No-frills fitness company The Gym Group is using analytics technology to find insights from its financial, HR and membership data, as it limbers up for rapid expansion in the UK Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2018
Privacy International files GDPR complaint against Oracle
General Data Protection Regulation complaints against Oracle and six other companies filed with Information Commissioner’s Office Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Nov 2018
CW Benelux: Bikes face scooter challenge in Netherlands
The concept of rental scooters is perfect for the Netherlands, where bicycles are already the most widely used method of transport. Scooter startups see the potential to apply the latest smart technologies to the concept, but regulations could be a barrier. Also in this issue, read how chatbots are taking off with Dutch organisations, with KLM's chatbot a pioneering example, and find out how Dutch bank ING is getting a financial boost from an employee performance management rethink. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2018
Gartner finds Emea CIOs more ahead on digital than peers elsewhere
Gartner’s annual global CIO survey finds Emea CIOs driving digital transformation programmes to a greater degree than their peers in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Nov 2018
UK winners and losers in digital tech
The UK's retail and telecoms companies are among the best in the world at digital technology, but a survey of digital leaders shows there is still room for improvement for many UK firms Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
Philips looks to artificial intelligence to train its workforce
Healthcare company is looking to AI, chatbots and learning playlists to help staff learn new skills more quickly as it adapts changing business priorities Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
Oracle Open World 2018: CEO Mark Hurd says SAP ERP customers will defect
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd opined at Open World that SAP ECC6 customers will defect, in some measure, to Oracle in preference to S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2018
Zeppelin uses Splunk for pre-emptive maintenance
German construction equipment rental firm Zeppelin has been using Splunk to predict when its machinery will need maintenance before it breaks down Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Oct 2018
CW ANZ: Taming the data beast
Software-defined storage (SDS), which promises greater transparency and control over data, is an increasingly important tool in the enterprise technology armoury. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian enterprises are turning to SDS to improve data management and direct data to different tiers of storage or to applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Oct 2018
CW Middle East: Middle East warms to humanoid robots
Countries in the Middle East are warming to humanoid robotics, robotic process automation and artificial intelligence as these technologies become widely accepted globally. Also in this issue, read why Saudi Arabia has called on London’s fintechs to set up in the country with the promise of government support, and find out how the Gulf Warehousing Company has introduced cloud-based technology to replace paper processes used by its HR department. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2018
Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these Continue Reading