Enterprise software

Enterprise software covers a wide range of vital IT management decisions, from operating systems to databases, from business applications to integration and middleware. Your software purchasing and development strategy is central to delivering successful IT systems, and we examine the products and trends that help IT managers make the right choices for their organisation.

News 06 Jun 2023
Netherlands makes case for harmonisation of cloud security standards

Harmonisation of cyber security standards is necessary to reduce the regulatory burden on Dutch SMEs – and regulators need to cooperate better Continue Reading
News 06 Jun 2023
TechUK publishes ‘UK tech plan’ for next government

Technology businesses are calling on UK politicians to devise a ‘comprehensive, forward-thinking strategy’ to realise the benefits of technology ahead of the next general election Continue Reading

News 01 Sep 2022

Google workers oppose cloud contract with Israeli government

Google workers and Palestinian rights activists call on company to divest from involvement in cloud and artificial intelligence contract with Israeli government and military, following allegations the tech giant has retaliated against an employee for being publicly critical of the deal Continue Reading
Podcast 01 Sep 2022

Podcast: Storage the key bottleneck for AI processing

We talk to Panasas about the need for storage that can cope with delivering high volumes of small files for artificial intelligence with the throughput and latency needed to service costly GPUs Continue Reading
Opinion 01 Sep 2022

Security Think Tank: Effective DevSecOps requires collaboration

Application security and effective DevSecOps can only be achieved through collaboration with the business – the ultimate goal is to make it safer to do business, which requires considering integrated risk management and identity and access management alongside cyber security and application security Continue Reading
Blog Post 01 Sep 2022

API series - Push: REST easy, APIs transformed into streaming data feeds

Real-time data streaming and messaging solutions company Push Technology has enriched its Diffusion Cloud service. Described as an intelligent event-data platform, the additions include a new REST ... Continue Reading
Blog Post 01 Sep 2022

API series - Algolia: The ‘first’ principles in the API economy

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Bernadette Nixon in her role as chief executive officer at Algolia - the company is known for its API-first specialisms in ... Continue Reading
News 31 Aug 2022

Singapore to expand 5G coverage to seaport

The maritime hub will be testing the use of 5G in a range of maritime operations, including remote pilotage of vessels and drone delivery of components to ships Continue Reading
Tip 31 Aug 2022

RFID vs. barcodes in supply chain: Which should you choose?

Both RFID and barcodes are valuable in the supply chain, but each is more useful for particular scenarios. Learn what to consider when deciding between RFID vs. barcodes. Continue Reading
Tip 31 Aug 2022

6 ways people analytics can help HR improve retention

Improving retention benefits the entire organization. Learn some ways people analytics can help HR increase retention, from identifying high turnover to improving DEI. Continue Reading
News 31 Aug 2022

Google debuts open source bug bounty programme

Google is calling on hackers to take pot-shots at its open source projects for the first time through a new vulnerability research programme Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Aug 2022

AI will make you surplus to requirements

We live in an age where it is possible for someone, irrespective of their level of talent, to create an artistic masterpiece, simply by keying a few descriptive words into an AI-powered art ... Continue Reading
News 31 Aug 2022

Orange and Equinix bring cloud agility to telco infrastructure

Digital infrastructure company makes advances in development of software-defined networking to speed global telco’s cloud model through what they claim is ‘groundbreaking as-a-service capability’ Continue Reading
News 31 Aug 2022

VMware CEO: Broadcom acquisition is on track

Raghu Raghuram claims VMware customers are getting more comfortable with the Broadcom acquisition while employees are ‘more or less focused’ on the job at hand Continue Reading
Blog Post 31 Aug 2022

Production-ready SBOMs, Sonatype & Red Hat align for slicker software factories

With open source security always in the spotlight (and proprietary too for that matter) especially at the enterprise-level, software supply chain management company Sonatype has announced news ... Continue Reading
Feature 30 Aug 2022

9 keys to a killer recruitment marketing strategy

In a hiring market that presents unprecedented challenges, every HR and recruiting team needs to develop a marketing strategy to attract top-notch candidates. Here's how. Continue Reading
News 30 Aug 2022

VMware beefs up Tanzu portfolio, adds OpenShift support

The Tanzu Application Platform will include support for Red Hat OpenShift, air-gapped installations and other capabilities to improve developer productivity and code security Continue Reading
News 30 Aug 2022

LastPass breach limited in scale and well-managed, say experts

A breach of LastPass’s developer environment does not seem to have affected users of the password management service, but it may still be time for a credential reset Continue Reading
News 30 Aug 2022

NetApp storage goes GA for VMware Cloud on AWS

Move will bring up to 50% decrease in TCO for customers running VMware apps in the Amazon cloud, says NetApp. No date yet for extension of the service across other public clouds Continue Reading
News 30 Aug 2022

McKinsey advisory council highlights huge impact of tech on business

Advanced AI and new communications promise to revolutionise business, and IP ownership and code quality may hold back adoption of low-code tools Continue Reading
News 29 Aug 2022

Thinxtra teams up with Hong Kong’s LBS on smart hygiene

Australia’s Thinxtra will supply its battery-powered IoT devices to monitor hygiene and environmental conditions in residential and commercial venues in Hong Kong Continue Reading
Feature 29 Aug 2022

3 strategies for better finance-IT collaboration

Lack of communication between a company's finance and IT departments can cause problems with organizational goals and decisions. Learn how to improve finance-IT collaboration. Continue Reading
Tip 26 Aug 2022

The role of Windows log monitoring in the enterprise

Whether organizations automate their log monitoring within Windows desktops or inspect them manually, logs can offer IT administrators valuable insight. Continue Reading
News 26 Aug 2022

Making her mark in financial technology

Archana Manjunatha’s career in financial technology took her to the trading floors in India, where she learned the ropes of futures and options trading and the back offices of some of the world’s largest banks Continue Reading
Feature 25 Aug 2022

ESG for IT: How CIOs can drive environmental sustainability

Sustainability as a business initiative has rocketed up the priority list as investors, consumers and legislators demand accountability from businesses. Here's how IT can help. Continue Reading
Podcast 25 Aug 2022

James Hatch, BAE Systems: Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

We speak to the chief digital officer at BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business about the challenges of “digital” in high-trust organisations Continue Reading
News 25 Aug 2022

Dell’s deep learning model to support coral reef conservation

Dell Technologies has developed a deep learning model to speed up labelling and analysis of images of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in move to support coral reef conservation Continue Reading
E-Zine 25 Aug 2022

CW Nordics: Norway struggles to keep up with demand for tech specialists

The growing importance of IT in all industries, along with a shortage in skills, make for an excellent high-tech job market for candidates in Norway. Read how recruiters are struggling to keep up with demand. Also read how the Danish government encourages research in strategic fields to attract tech companies. Continue Reading
Feature 24 Aug 2022

Cloud storage TCO: Key pitfalls and how to avoid them

Cloud’s flexibility is part of the attraction, but it can also lead to costs that spiral. We look at key elements in cloud TCO and how to intelligently make use of the cloud Continue Reading
News 24 Aug 2022

Alibaba Cloud unveils RISC-V chip development platform

The Wujian 600 chip development platform will help developers build systems-on-chip to support edge applications such as home robots, medical imaging and video conferencing Continue Reading
Tip 23 Aug 2022

Cloud database comparison: AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle

Here's a look at the rival cloud database offerings from AWS, Google, Microsoft and Oracle based on their product breadth, migration capabilities and pricing models. Continue Reading
News 23 Aug 2022

DevSecOps: Software developers lack sufficient security focus

GitLab survey shows developers want to produce high-quality code, but ‘shifting’ security left is hard to achieve Continue Reading
Feature 23 Aug 2022

Bfloat16: What it is and how it impacts storage

Bfloat16 is an emerging way to handle very large numbers, developed by Google for its machine and neural learning and prediction. We look at what it means for IT and storage Continue Reading
News 23 Aug 2022

Continued major customer rise fuels strong second quarter for Zoom

Post-Covid boom may have subsided, but conferencing and comms company keeps on track with increased total revenues in second fiscal quarter, when its product diversification strategy focused on delivering better intelligence Continue Reading
News 23 Aug 2022

Farming tech projects get £16.5m in government funding

Projects receiving funding through latest round of farming innovation programme include tech to improve fruit farming and the use of artificial intelligence to improve pigs’ welfare Continue Reading
Opinion 23 Aug 2022

ODI: Smart data promise could founder against paywalls

The Open Data Institute’s Mahlet Zimeta examines the government’s smart data plan, which could boost competition and empower the public, but needs to be set up to allow rapid creation of new markets without barriers Continue Reading
News 22 Aug 2022

Google Cloud and Singapore government team up on AI

Singapore’s National AI office will tap Google Cloud’s expertise in artificial intelligence to build artificial intelligence applications and train public sector officers on AI Continue Reading
Podcast 22 Aug 2022

State of open source: Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

In this special edition of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, OpenUK’s Amanda Brock speaks to Cliff Saran about open source challenges Continue Reading
News 22 Aug 2022

How a female coder rose through the ranks in tech

Padmaja Kota started her career as a software engineer before picking up product development and rising through the ranks to become an engineering leader at a cloud-based software company Continue Reading
News 19 Aug 2022

Cozy Bear targets MS 365 environments with new tactics

Cozy Bear, or APT29, is trying out new tricks as it seeks access to its targets’ Microsoft 365 environments Continue Reading
News 19 Aug 2022

Inside Singapore’s national digital identity journey

Singapore’s national digital identity system has evolved from providing single sign-on to e-government services to pandemic-related and digital document capabilities in recent years Continue Reading
Tip 18 Aug 2022

4 reasons HR must clean its people analytics data

Ensuring the accuracy of HR's people analytics data is crucial, so HR and other company leaders can make the right decisions. Learn why HR must clean its people analytics data. Continue Reading
Feature 18 Aug 2022

Evaluating the different types of DBMS products

The various types of database software come with advantages, limitations and optimal uses that prospective buyers should be aware of before choosing a DBMS. Continue Reading
18 Aug 2022

How Rimini Street is expanding its customer base in Southeast Asia

Rimini Street is extending its reach in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as more companies, such as Malaysian carmaker Proton, look for cheaper software maintenance options Continue Reading
18 Aug 2022

The data insights driving new revenue

GLS Group beefed up its enterprise resource planning system to deliver data insights that support real-time decision-making and drive new revenue Continue Reading
18 Aug 2022

APAC organisations renew focus on ERP

Organisations in Asia-Pacific are looking to renew their enterprise resource planning systems. Continue Reading
E-Zine 18 Aug 2022

CW APAC: Trend watch: Enterprise resource planning

Organisations are starting to look at refreshing their enterprise resource planning systems. In this handbook, focused on enterprise resource planning in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what’s behind this renewed priority, how GLS Group strengthened its processes, why firms want cheaper software maintenance and the benefits of best-of-breed cloud apps Continue Reading
News 18 Aug 2022

LexisNexis sued by immigration advocates over data practices

Four immigration advocacy groups launch lawsuit in Illinois alleging data broker’s collection, aggregation and sale of people’s personal data, including non-public information, to corporations and government bodies Continue Reading
News 18 Aug 2022

A-level computing results: Progress made in gender diversity

The UK is facing a vacancies crisis and there is no short-term fix, but this year’s A-level results point to an increasingly gender-diverse future workforce Continue Reading
News 18 Aug 2022

Jabra, Lenovo expand collaboration to claim first full Microsoft Teams rooms system

Purpose-built, modular room kit provides enhanced business productivity and collaboration capabilities for companies looking to upgrade their meeting room technology for the hybrid working world Continue Reading
Blog Post 17 Aug 2022

MariaDB goes geospatial, developer-first

The (possibly, hopefully) post-pandemic push for corporate connections and platform-level integrations moved in the open source database space this month. August 2022 saw everybody’s favourite ... Continue Reading
News 17 Aug 2022

How BE Switchcraft is using RFID to streamline manufacturing

The Australian switchboard manufacturer has rolled out a radio frequency identification system to track production jobs and streamline manufacturing processes Continue Reading
E-Zine 16 Aug 2022

Broadband reaches for the stars – the new space race

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the latest space race, as satellite firms compete to provide high-speed connectivity. Is the datacentre sector hindering house building in the UK? We find out what’s really going on. And we talk to the IT director of the Mercedes Formula One team about how data helps to win races. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
News 15 Aug 2022

How clean data helps Southern Water identify vulnerable customers

Escalating prices means households around the country are having to tighten spending, with many struggling to pay their bills. Water4All, a consortium led by Southern Water, is using data to identify low-income and vulnerable households so they can be better supported Continue Reading
News 15 Aug 2022

Major APAC economies to lose 63 million jobs to automation

Workers in India, China, South Korea, Australia and Japan are more at risk of losing their jobs to automation, despite the creation of new jobs in the green economy and ICT industry Continue Reading
E-Zine 15 Aug 2022

CW Benelux: Belgium seeks top tech talent

The battle for the right IT staff to transform businesses in the digital age is changing and recruiters and job-seekers need to be clued up. In this issue, we feature an interview with a Belgium-based recruiter who gives the lowdown on tech job seeking in the Benelux nation. Also read why Dutch beer brewer Heineken has replaced more than 60 different HR systems with SAP SuccessFactors as its central HR system. Continue Reading
News 12 Aug 2022

Department of Health investigates bias in medical devices and algorithms

The government has launched a review to look at the problem of discrimination in medical devices and decision-making software Continue Reading
Blog Post 12 Aug 2022

Nader takes on Tesla's autonomous algorithms

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader, whose book, Unsafe at any speed, forced carmakers into fitting seat belts as standard, has his eyes on Tesla. In a post regarding the car company's autonomous ... Continue Reading
News 12 Aug 2022

Microsoft doles out $13.7m in bug bounties

Microsoft’s Bug Bounty programme has paid a total of $13.7m to more than 300 researchers in almost 50 countries Continue Reading
Blog Post 12 Aug 2022

Developer skills, chills, spills, ills, thrills & bills

Software application developers have skills. It’s what they do. The job itself is a defined, enviable, professional pursuit that would probably be classed as a white collar job, were any ... Continue Reading
News 12 Aug 2022

SMEs overwhelmed by distraction of comms technology, networking platforms

Study from collaboration workspace and targeted networking platform provider reveals small and medium-sized enterprises are becoming overwhelmed by the noise and distraction of social media channels Continue Reading
Tip 11 Aug 2022

7 top benefits of expanding people analytics use

HR leaders can use people analytics to benefit their companies in multiple ways, including diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and retention. Learn more about these benefits. Continue Reading
News 11 Aug 2022

Crown Commercial Service opens door to Salesforce

The Crown Commercial Service has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with Salesforce to facilitate public sector access to the supplier’s products and services, including Tableau, Slack and Mulesoft Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

Increase in UK startups scaling to exit, but half still struggle

Despite more startups scaling to the point of exit than ever before, half are still stuck in low growth stages – particularly those working with emerging technologies Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

GitHub targets vulnerable open source components

There are thousands of vulnerabilities in open source code – GitHub aims to help developers see if their projects are impacted Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

Microsoft fixes two-year-old MSDT vulnerability in August update

August’s Patch Tuesday drop fixes more than 120 CVEs, including another MSDT RCE zero-day that is being actively exploited. Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

Google Cloud to open three new cloud regions in APAC

New Google Cloud regions in Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand will enable local organisations to maintain low latency and meet data residency requirements Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

Waterstones’ supply chain disrupted in Blue Yonder implementation

Bookseller Waterstones is recovering from the effects of a Blue Yonder implementation that has seen authors and readers up in arms Continue Reading
Feature 10 Aug 2022

APAC organisations warm to cloud networking

Organisations in Asia-Pacific are getting up to speed with cloud networking services, even as they grapple with the challenges of managing a hybrid cloud environment Continue Reading
News 10 Aug 2022

UK to surveil convicted migrants with facial recognition

A Home Office scheme to biometrically scan the faces of convicted migrants who have already carried out punishments has come under fire from privacy and human rights groups for being discriminatory Continue Reading
News 09 Aug 2022

Tata teams with Genesys to boost enterprise engagement with enhanced InstaCC Platform

Global digital ecosystem enabler partners with cloud-based customer experience orchestration to further transform customer engagement across platforms ranging from social to mobile Continue Reading
E-Zine 09 Aug 2022

Eurotunnel’s digital journey for the realities of post-Covid travel

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the travel industry was devastated by the pandemic, but we find out how Eurotunnel is turning to digital to better engage customers in the post-Covid world. We examine the impact of the economic slowdown on the tech giants. And we explain all you need to know about data gravity. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Tip 08 Aug 2022

RFID vs. NFC: Learn the pros and cons of each

While NFC is a subset of RFID technology, the two have some key differences, including cost and security. Learn more about RFID vs. NFC and which works best for your organization. Continue Reading
08 Aug 2022

Channelling customer focus

Adapting to the realities of post-Covid European travel, Eurotunnel is revamping the customer experience - as product and experience director Ian Rabagliati explains. Continue Reading
Feature 08 Aug 2022

Choosing wrong ERP implementation partner: 10 warning signs

Working with an ERP implementation partner can sometimes bring some warning signs. Learn these 10 indicators that your project team is working with the wrong partner. Continue Reading
News 05 Aug 2022

NAO guide for senior government leaders flags barriers to better data use

A National Audit Office guide for government chiefs on improving data use points to difficulties in achieving data sharing benefits and laments variability in cross-government data quality Continue Reading
News 05 Aug 2022

CIO interview: Stephen Booth, CIO, Coventry University

After more than 20 years at the university, the CIO is still taking on new responsibilities – including his team becoming a commercial entity and acquiring its own software Continue Reading
Podcast 05 Aug 2022

Podcast: How storage AIOps is revolutionising hybrid cloud ops

We talk to Tintri about storage and AIOps, which is the application of AI and machine learning-based software to monitor storage infrastructure to be able to detect patterns and predict failure, the need to upgrade, and so on Continue Reading
News 05 Aug 2022

Inside Bukalapak’s cloud strategy

Indonesian e-commerce unicorn Bukalapak’s multicloud strategy, underpinned by the use of microservices and DevOps, has enabled it to meet the diverse needs of its users while addressing business requirements Continue Reading
Feature 04 Aug 2022

Key concepts of public vs. enterprise blockchain

The distinctions between public and enterprise blockchain matter. Gain insight into those differences and what to consider when implementing the distributed ledger technology. Continue Reading
Tip 04 Aug 2022

How to market a loyalty program effectively

Loyalty programs boost customer retention, but organizations must first convince customers to sign up. Marketers can incentivize referrals and use mobile apps to gain enrollment. Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2022

Work-from-home slows in US but remains important part of hybrid workplace

Deloitte survey shows the ways in which people are using connected devices and technology to improve and enhance their lives, in particular dealing with the balance of hybrid work Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2022

Bayern Munich sides with Adobe to enhance global fan experience

Bayern Munich is using Adobe’s Experience Cloud and allied software to better connect with its fans in Germany and worldwide Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2022

Financial Ombudsman Service mining for gold in cloud HR and finance

The Financial Ombudsman Service is reaping the benefits of the cloud-based human resources and finance system it implemented last year Continue Reading
News 04 Aug 2022

Shipyard workers don smart glasses in 5G testbed

Shipyard workers at Singapore’s Keppel Offshore and Marine can view work instructions on their smart glasses, pull out real-time data about their equipment and receive remote guidance in a range of operational tasks Continue Reading
News 03 Aug 2022

New EU due diligence law needs amending to stop tech sector abuse

European corporate due diligence directive seeking to transform how companies approach their human rights and environmental risk is welcome, but without further changes, it will fail to effectively curb tech firms’ harmful practices, claims international non-profit Continue Reading
News 03 Aug 2022

More than 60% of world population will use digital wallets by 2026

Global take-up of digital wallets will accelerate over the next four years, driven by ‘super apps’ and QR code-based payments Continue Reading
News 03 Aug 2022

Finnish AI Region drives digital growth in small businesses

Helsinki-based SMEs are being offered support and resources to help them get the best out of artificial intelligence technology to improve their operations and create services to sell Continue Reading
News 03 Aug 2022

Twilio eyes CDP opportunity in APAC

Twilio is tapping opportunities in customer data platforms and will deploy APAC instances of its Segment platform next year Continue Reading
News 02 Aug 2022

UK safety tech sector sees strong revenue and employment growth

Safety tech is now one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK tech industry, with jumps in revenue, investment and employment Continue Reading
News 02 Aug 2022

VMware CEO defends Broadcom deal

Raghu Raghuram is confident that Broadcom will invest in growing VMware through a broad portfolio of assets that will serve its entire customer base, not just its biggest customers Continue Reading
E-Zine 02 Aug 2022

How to create a datacentre capacity plan

In this week’s Computer Weekly, planning datacentre capacity is a growing challenge – we ask the experts for the latest best practice. Victims of the Post Office IT scandal explain why they think they were targeted for speaking out. And we look at the digital skills gap in retail and find out how employers can source talent. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
Feature 01 Aug 2022

Mapping out the rise in checkout-free shopping

There has been a boom in the number of checkout-free stores globally, but will that growth continue and which retailers are interested? Continue Reading
News 01 Aug 2022

Estonia is building AI Gov Stack

Data scientists in Baltic nation are creating a repository of software code that provides building blocks for digital services Continue Reading
News 01 Aug 2022

CloudMile banks on trust in regional expansion

Taiwanese cloud and AI startup CloudMile keeps its billing transparent and provides round-the-clock support to build trust with customers as it grows its business in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
Feature 29 Jul 2022

Customer loyalty vs. brand loyalty: What's the difference?

Low prices can generate customer loyalty, whereas reliability and reputation foster brand loyalty. To maximize customer retention, organizations should strive for both. Continue Reading
Feature 29 Jul 2022

Unstructured data storage – on-prem vs cloud vs hybrid

We look at storage for unstructured data on-premise, in the cloud and across multiple locations. There are advantages to a hybrid approach, but there can be hidden costs, too Continue Reading
Podcast 29 Jul 2022

Green IT, nominate top tech women – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss the CW IT sustainability think-tank, the launch of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology 2022 list, and Lambeth Council in the cloud Continue Reading
Blog Post 29 Jul 2022

Three common digital transformation mistakes and how to avoid them

This is a guest post by Stu French, partner for digital and application development at Versent Over the last couple of years, where Covid-induced pressure has mounted on many large organisations to ... Continue Reading
News 29 Jul 2022

How TCS is supporting Australia’s electricity market settlement

Tata Consultancy Services worked with the Australian Energy Market Operator to build a new system that speeds up electricity market settlement Continue Reading
Feature 28 Jul 2022

8 items to include on an ERP demo scorecard, with template

Evaluation team members may lose track of crucial ERP features if they attend multiple ERP demos. Learn some items to include on vendor demo scorecards. Continue Reading
Blog Post 28 Jul 2022

Two tribes: software companies and carmakers

It is all very well aspiring to make your internal combustion engine car company the next Tesla, but these shifts in approach rub against an ingrained culture that fears radical change. Love him or ... Continue Reading