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.

Tip 27 Feb 2026
10 strategies to improve contact center agent performance

Contact center agent performance improves when organizations combine training, feedback, routing and self-service with the right data, tools and support. Continue Reading
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UK has laid track for open banking, but failed to run trains

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What CIOs need to know going into AI vendor negotiations
CIOs must treat AI vendor negotiations differently than legacy software deals, by using data assets, examining contracts and ...
Agentic AI streamlines PromptCare's operations
As organizations deploy agentic AI, Phil Merrel, CIO of PromptCare, encourages IT leaders to focus on the end-to-end process and ...
Weekly news roundup: Meta lawsuit, Sora shutdown and DarkSword leak
Stay up to date with the latest U.S. tech news, IPOs and executive moves shaping the industry each week.

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Watch your words: Tim Brown's advice for CISOs
During RSAC 2026, Tim Brown discussed the SolarWinds breach, his SEC indictment and the critical need for communication policies.
How organizations can use mistakes to level up their security programs
Organizations repeatedly expose ports, reuse passwords, and skip patches, creating security gaps that attackers exploit for ...
Automotive cybersecurity threats grow in era of connected, autonomous vehicles
More than a decade since the 2015 Jeep hack, the cybersecurity of vehicles remains of the utmost importance.

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Infrastructure highlights from Nvidia GTC 2026
Nvidia GTC 2026 underscored surging AI infrastructure demand and ecosystem growth. Tokenomics and inferencing are emerging as key...
5 key network investments that deliver business results
Network investments can significantly boost business performance and value. Modernization, security and automation can support ...
How to reduce networking costs without performance loss
Enterprises face rising network costs due to improper rightsizing, technical debt and manual management. Smart strategies can ...

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From core to edge: Strategies for scalable, compliant and agile IT
Edge computing is revolutionizing data processing, allowing organizations to reduce latency and enhance real-time insights. ...
How to secure the data center's expanding attack surface
CIOs must adapt to an expanding data center attack surface by securing all IT access points and adopting zero trust networks and ...
Decarbonizing data centers: Turning sustainability into strategy
As energy costs rise and regulations tighten, IT leaders must focus on decarbonizing data centers and turning sustainability ...

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Data domain ownership, data mesh chart path to AI-ready data
That AI initiative won't get off the ground without timely, reliable data. Bringing technology and team practices into sync ...
How big data collection works: Process, methods, challenges
Before big data can be used in analytics and AI applications, data teams must collect it from various sources. Here's how to ...
The database is the new battleground for enterprise AI
Agentic AI puts new pressure on enterprise databases, exposing gaps in the data access, security enforcement and tooling ...

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