Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are mainstay of corporate IT. ERP initiatives are on the move again, following a period of retrenchment and the sweating of existing ERP investments. Read the latest news and developments on ERP, plus find tips and guides to help your organization with ERP implementation and strategy.
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Tip
28 Aug 2024
5 common issues with an ERP implementation
ERP implementations are complicated processes that can easily go awry. Learn about some of the most common issues and ways to avoid them before they occur. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2024
Importance of data analytics in manufacturing and use cases
Data analytics can help manufacturing leaders make more informed decisions when planning for the industry's future. Learn about analytics' importance. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2018
ERP applications are under cyber attack, research confirms
ERP applications are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals, hacktivists and nation-state actors, a report reveals Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2018
Cloud sales stoke Microsoft’s strong growth
Microsoft says cloud-based Office products made a huge contribution to sales growth Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
SAP Q2 2018: Cloud revenue shows momentum, 600 more S/4 customers
SAP’s second-quarter results show cloud revenue now at one-fifth of total, indicating momentum. S/4 Hana customers now number 8,900 Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2018
On-premises, hosted most popular S/4HANA deployment options
The pure cloud -- SaaS -- version of SAP's newest ERP, S/4HANA Cloud, lacks some of the same features of the on-premises version. But there are other reasons to keep S/4 close. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jul 2018
CW Middle East: Can Saudi Arabia build the Silicon Valley of the Middle East?
In April this year, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman visited Silicon Valley in the US to meet tech giants such as Apple and Amazon in its efforts to fast-forward the kingdom’s technology capabilities. Read about its lofty ambitions. Also in this issue, read how demand for skilled IT professionals is increasing rapidly in the Middle East, which is facing a talent crunch. Meanwhile, Gulf Cooperation Council smart city initiatives are gathering momentum. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jul 2018
S/4HANA public cloud version can get lost in cloud confusion
The 'true' public cloud is the streamlined SaaS version of on-premises S/4. But private cloud options are often conflated with public cloud, making it hard to keep them straight. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
Oracle’s deal with Chile should go global
UK Oracle users may eventually see the ripple effect of a court ruling in a country almost 7,500 miles away Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
HSBC puts humanoid in New York branch
HSBC has put its first humanoid member of staff into a branch role in New York City Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
IBM early findings on disastrous TSB core banking system migration released
Report released by Treasury Committee criticises lack of rigour in preparation for core banking system migration, but TSB says report’s content is out of date Continue Reading
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Podcast
21 Jun 2018
Sapphire conference intros raise SAP integration questions
Unveiling of Salesforce challenger C/4HANA and lingering indirect licensing issue give mixed message about SAP's willingness to integrate with popular products from competitors. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Oracle full-year results show 6% growth, but cloud revenue opaque?
Oracle’s full-year results for 2017-18 reveal total revenue of $39.8bn, up 6%, but reporting of cloud with on-premise revenue under “bring your own licence” policy has raised qualm over cloud weakness obfuscation Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2018
CW Europe: Lufthansa’s HR IT project takes off
Lufthansa says it is confident of landing a company-wide HR IT project after having to go back to the drawing board. Also in this issue, read about the ComputerWeekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey’s findings that many European technology leaders are expecting to increase IT spending through 2018, and how a major report has reassured Swedish society that artificial intelligence will be a positive force for change despite fears of job losses. 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
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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
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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
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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
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News
29 May 2018
Policy Exchange report calls for GDS to be moved to DCMS
Think-tank wants Government Digital Service to create a “single digital government account” for citizens, and says bringing the organisation into the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport will improve focus on “all aspects of digital transformation” Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and robotics on people’s lives. And find out why Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national cyber security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
How AWS keeps its rivals at bay
A relentless focus on building for customers and inking partnerships with enterprise software bigwigs while lowering prices has given AWS a leg-up over rivals in the ANZ market 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
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News
08 May 2018
Nordic CIO interview: Helena Skarle, Handicare
Swedish CIO believes more women might get the top IT jobs if organisations look beyond IT skills Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
TSB offers interest rate sweetener as IT issues continue at the bank
TSB is offering customers higher interest rate to go towards making up for the problems its core banking system migration caused customers Continue Reading
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08 May 2018
How SAP’s digital access licence influences your ERP strategy
Following the high-profile legal cases against brewers Diageo and Anheuser-Busch InBev, SAP has brought some clarity over indirect access to its core ERP system. 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
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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
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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
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Feature
20 Apr 2018
How SAP’s digital access licence influences your ERP strategy
Following the high-profile legal cases against brewers Diageo and Anheuser-Busch InBev, SAP has brought some clarity over indirect access to its core ERP system Continue Reading
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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
17 Apr 2018
Russian energy giant makes digital tech adoption a priority
Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom Neft is exploring the use of the latest digital technologies across its entire business Continue Reading
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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
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
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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
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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
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Feature
03 Apr 2018
How to find the right mobility strategy for your SME
Small businesses still need a strategy to make the most of mobility, so what should business owners look out for? Continue Reading
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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
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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
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Tip
26 Mar 2018
Hybrid ERP demands process integration, easy data access
SaaS apps can strengthen areas where ERP is weak, but to ensure the combo adds value, both sides must communicate seamlessly at the business-process, messaging and data levels. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2018
Shared services project is about user needs, not tech, says strategy director
If you’re hoping for the government’s shared services strategy to “break revolutionary ground” in terms of tech, you’ll be disappointed. It’s about serving user needs – not tech – says its strategy director Andy Helliwell Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2018
Case study: Stationery firm gets things moving with FTTP broadband voucher
Nuco, a Midlands-based supplier of paper and stationery products, has improved its business agility and is moving its IT into the cloud thanks to the government’s full-fibre broadband connection voucher scheme 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
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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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Opinion
14 Mar 2018
How to make the most of your SAP licences
There is no point in paying for something you never use – or worse, using the wrong licence. Doing the bare minimum for SAP licence management is not enough 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
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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
06 Mar 2018
Norway’s Statkraft outsources IT infrastructure management
Energy company awards India’s HCL five-year IT deal in order to free up resources to focus on core business 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
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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
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News
05 Mar 2018
Yorkshire Building Society implements cloud banking platform
Yorkshire Building Society is using a cloud-based banking platform built on Salesforce.com to automate manual tasks Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2018
AI must develop for the greater good and cut government admin
A group of experts explored the issues of UK policy and funding in artificial intelligence at a recent seminar in London. We report on the discussion Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2018
Hana and S/4 users more sophisticated but beset by licensing doubts
Research sponsored by SAP consultancy Centiq finds SAP customers maturing their use of SAP Hana and S/4 Hana, but hindered by licensing concerns and dearth of skills Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2018
CW Nordics: Nordics CIOs’ priorities in 2018
A select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden give their views on the top IT priorities in 2018. As in 2017, digital transformation will continue to be a buzzword. Also read how Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy, and how Nordic banks cannot afford to slow their digital transformations as PSD2 comes into force. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2018
London joins Citibank IT innovation network
Citibank has made London home to its latest IT innovation hub, which will focus on applying data science and high performance computing to the business Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2018
Oracle pushes automation beyond database to cloud services
At Cloud World New York, Oracle announced the extension of its machine learning efforts to services in its cloud platform Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Feb 2018
CW Benelux: Dutch IT expert on a mission to expose vulnerabilities
Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers took full-time leave from his IT job last year and used the time to hunt for vulnerabilities. Read about his mission to find vulnerabilities, report them responsibly and then, hopefully, get them fixed by the vulnerable parties involved. Also in this issue, read how Proximus, Belgium’s largest telecommunications operator, is leaning on Cloudify to support its adoption of network functions virtualisation, and how journalists showed that the email addresses of Dutch politicians are easy to spoof. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Google Q4 results show businesses are buying into its public cloud
The Google Cloud Platform is earning the search engine giant $1bn per quarter. Expect more cloud investment this year Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
CIO interview: Aaron Powell, CDO, NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant chief digital officer Aaron Powell explains why pushing a digital transformation agenda has a real impact on people’s lives Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Faster data is a safer bet for risk exposure
Betting platform service supplier FSB Technology (UK) has used GridGain’s in-memory database to support its existing PostgreSQL transactional system Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2018
SAP 2017 results: Cloud revenue nears €3.8bn, 7,900 S/4 Hana customers
SAP has declared full year 2017 revenue of €23.5bn, of which nearly €2.8bn was cloud, alongside acquisition of Callidus, a cloud-based “lead to money” service Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2018
Shell downstream CIO Craig Walker: Invest time in your team
Craig Walker, CIO for Shell’s global downstream business, says IT leaders need to invest time in their teams and take them and the business on any change journey Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2018
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots
The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2018
Modern methodology gives Sweden’s 100-year-old SKF a digital push
Long-established engineering company takes a leaf out of the startup guide to software development Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2018
2018 UK software budgets double for AI and blockchain
Artificial intelligence and blockchain initiatives are earmarked for a doubling of investment, finds the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey for 2018 Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2018
Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing
Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017 Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining uses IoT to track vehicles
Perth-based iron-ore mining giant has implemented an analytics and internet of things system from SAP to track its assets and shore up operational efficiency Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2018
Tech vital to helping solve crime, says policing minister
Policing minister Nick Hurd calls on police forces across the UK to seize the opportunities brought by digital technologies Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2018
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2018
IT Priorities 2018: ANZ ups ante on cloud services and software
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are bullish on IT spending, particularly in cloud infrastructure services, cloud applications and all-flash storage arrays Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2017
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2017
Australia’s Kogan.com breaks IT silos
E-commerce company used to run separate systems across different business functions, but has implemented an SAP system to streamline operations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Dec 2017
CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans
Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for a blockchain revolution in the country’s public sector, and what the European Parliament's approval of a new electronic system to store biometric information might mean for UK citizens after Brexit. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2017
Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses
City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Dec 2017
What lessons can be learned from Britain’s smartest city?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit Bristol, ranked as the UK’s top smart city, to find out what it’s learned and what’s coming next in the city’s technology plans. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the emerging area of software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). And we trace the evolution of open source as more organisations contribute code to the community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2017
CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction
The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Nov 2017
How Cyient streamlined its HR functions with the cloud
The India-based supplier of engineering services is counting on a cloud-based human resource management system to improve efficiency and support its growing business Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Oct 2017
Where will artificial intelligence take us?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts and sceptics debate the opportunities and risks of the much-hyped technology – we listen in to the House of Lords investigation. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the benefits and challenges of cloud-native applications. And we look at the best practice in defending email systems from cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2017
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on empathy and innovation
In this week’s Computer Weekly, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains why he has made empathy a key part of technology innovation at the software giant. We examine the latest developments in the debate over the tax status of IT contractors in the public sector and the IR35 reforms they claim are hampering digital government projects. And we ask if an emphasis on creativity will help attract more young people to work in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2017
Teva Pharmaceuticals turns to cloud HR as it weathers difficult trading conditions
One of Israel’s largest manufacturing companies has invested more than $10m in cloud HR. The technology is helping Teva Pharmaceuticals turn its fortunes around. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2017
The Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential women in UK technology, and interview this year’s winner – investor and entrepreneur Sherry Coutu – to learn her thoughts on how to improve diversity in the IT workforce. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2017
Making public cloud ERP work for your business
If you work with specialists, migrating ERP to the public cloud can bring big business benefits – but it’s not for everyone Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2017
Digitally preserving history
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how cloud technologies are helping Gibraltar to digitally preserve historic documents and safeguard its cultural heritage. We examine progress on the roll-out of the new NHS national network. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at the benefits and challenges of cloud-based ERP software. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2017
OpenWorld 2017: Ellison declares autonomous database 'revolutionary'
Oracle’s Larry Ellison claims revolutionary cast for autonomous 18c database at the supplier’s 2017 OpenWorld conference in San Francisco Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Sep 2017
CW ASEAN: Strike a business balance with ERP
Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications are growing in popularity, yet they don’t fit every need. In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we delve deeper into the motivations for adopting cloud-ERP systems in Southeast Asia, the limitations of the technology and what enterprises need to consider before jumping on the bandwagon. Also, find out what Dell EMC is doing to tackle the Asia-Pacific market, and how NTT Docomo is using SAP Hana to improve customer service. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Sep 2017
CW ANZ: Cloud ERP on the rise
By adopting cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Plaut IT was freed to focus on its customers rather than its computers. In this month’s issue of CW ANZ, read more about why Australian companies are adopting cloud ERP, the adoption of blockchain in Australia and why an Aussie web hosting company is merging with a Singapore firm in its regional expansion plans. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2017
Oracle announces simplified pricing model for cloud computing
Ahead of Oracle’s OpenWorld 2017 event, Larry Ellison announces simplification of cloud pricing, attached to increased automation in database and middleware Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2017
Oracle 2017-18 Q1 results: Cloud revenue jumps by 51%
Oracle’s first quarter 2017-18 results show jump in cloud revenue of 51%, boosted by NetSuite acquisition. Executives continue to be bullish on cloud growth, and the AI makeover of core database is flagged Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2017
Home Office agrees back-office transformation deal
The Home Office is moving more of its back-office processes into the cloud Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2017
McDonald’s selects Capgemini to help it drive digital customer services
Fast-food chain decides to outsource its digital developments globally to French IT services giant Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2017
Danske Bank taps into the cognitive capabilities of IBM Watson
Danish bank is using IBM Watson as part of a major IT outsourcing deal Continue Reading
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News
22 Aug 2017
SAP Ariba gaining ground in APAC
Companies like Woolworths and DuluxGroup in Australia are using the cloud-based service to reduce procurement costs and risks Continue Reading
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E-Zine
22 Aug 2017
How banking technology has changed since the crash
In this week’s Computer Weekly, 10 years after the financial crash, we examine how banking technology has changed as a result of the economic crisis. We look at how GDPR, the EU’s new data protection laws, will affect your data storage strategies. And we ask if the cryptocurrency boom will remain a niche pursuit or whether the underlying technologies can bring benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2017
Humanitarian company uses Dynamics 365 for Talent for quicker deployment
Chemonics upgraded its technological process from telex-era capabilities to cloud-based software for its worldwide projects. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2017
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim gets 'faster in the head' with SAP analytics
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim has been using SAP’s Hana database and applications to speed up players mentally, as well as using SAP Hybris to sell shirts Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2017
Fruit firm W B Chambers uses IFS suite to grow business
W B Chambers, a Kentish fruit farm, has chosen IFS to support its business growth and to guard against the labour pool uncertainties of Brexit Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2017
The fields of Athenry – how Apple’s datacentre plans are causing turmoil in a small Irish town
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look into Apple’s controversial plans to build a huge datacentre in a small town in the west of Ireland, and hear the local arguments it has caused. We find out how the Met Office is managing the vast quantities of data it uses for weather forecasting. And we examine Google plans to bring artificial intelligence tools to the job recruitment market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2017
Is cloud ERP software ready for prime time?
While cloud-based enterprise resource planning applications are more widely adopted in the Asia-Pacific region, some companies are still hanging on to on-premise systems that remain core to their business Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2017
Oracle 2016-17 results: cloud revenue up 60%, overall growth 2%
Oracle’s full-year and fourth quarter results for fiscal year 2016-17 indicate 2% growth in overall revenue, with cloud representing 12% of total. Executives are once again bullish on cloud ERP growth prospects Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2017
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2017
NTT Docomo turns to SAP Hana to boost customer experience
Japanese telco NTT Docomo rolls out in-memory database in eight months to analyse data from retail outlets and customer call centres in a bid to improve service levels Continue Reading