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.
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News
30 Apr 2025
AI in national security raises proportionality and privacy concerns
AI could enable investigations to cover far more individuals than was ever previously possible, which is why oversight is needed Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2025
FCA wants ‘safe place’ for finance firms to test artificial intelligence
Financial services regulator proposes artificial intelligence testing environment as part of its AI Lab Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Nov 2024
7 software requirements to look for in a TMS
Essential TMS features are real-time tracking, route optimization, carrier management, load planning, fleet management, automated billing and invoicing, and analytics tools. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Nov 2024
What is an application architecture?
An application architecture is a structural map of how a software application is assembled and how applications interact with each other to meet business or user requirements. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Swiss encrypted messaging service, ePost, targets one million postal users
Swiss ePost chief Renato Stalder bets on encrypted communications as demand for letter delivery falls Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Convictions of Post Office Capture system users to be reviewed by statutory body
Statutory body to look at the convictions of subpostmasters who used a pre-Horizon branch accounting system Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Government looking into third faulty Post Office IT system
The Department for Business and Trade will look into claims that a third Post Office branch system caused unexplained shortfalls that branch workers and subpostmasters were blamed for Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Indoor 6G trial shows major throughput gain
Trial of indoor communications shows AI propels 6G throughput by 6-16% and stationary tests conducted at 25 points along a test route confirm 18% improvement Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Deloitte: GenAI paving the way for transformative future for comms
Annual report into prospects for global technology, media and telecommunications industry paints a challenging picture as GenAI reshapes limits of comms tech and aggregation comes to streaming Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
Qlik expands cloud footprint to India
The data analytics and business intelligence software supplier is bolstering its presence in Asia-Pacific with a cloud region in India Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2024
IT and business leaders face big gap in understanding of data priorities
There appears to be a gap between what business leaders want to do with artificial intelligence and the IT capabilities of their organisation Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Nov 2024
Diversity in tech: To work for all, AI needs input from all
If there’s one sector of the business world that has benefited most from the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, it’s market research. Rarely have there been so many surveys ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE
As AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Nov 2024
Post Office Horizon IT scandal inquiry: Three years of shocking revelations
Nearly three years of shocking revelations from the Post Office Horizon scandal inquiry Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)?
SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses support and maintain equipment and systems. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is SAP Quality Management (QM)?
SAP Quality Management (QM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses implement and run quality control (QC) processes. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Nov 2024
What is a chief experience officer (CXO)?
A chief experience officer (CXO) is an executive in the C-suite who ensures positive interactions with an organization's customers. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
Nvidia CEO talks up AI post-training, test learning and gigawatts
The company’s datacentre business continues to skyrocket as demand for artificial intelligence accelerates Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2024
Grab taps GPT-4o to improve mapping service
Regional ride-hailing giant and super app Grab is leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4o model to build hyperlocal, dynamic maps, cutting costs and boosting accuracy Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Nov 2024
Employee experience vs. employee engagement: The differences
Employee experience vs. employee engagement may seem like similar concepts, but knowing the difference is key to improving both. Learn what HR staff should know about each. Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Post Office to harness technology to automate scandal financial redress payments
Technology that could speed up financial redress for subpostmasters is being worked on in-house by the Post Office Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Government issues strategic priorities for online safety regulator Ofcom
Technology secretary Peter Kyle sets out the government’s strategic priorities for how Ofcom should approach regulating online safety, including embedding safety by design and supporting innovation in technologies to help protect people online Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Digital Catapult hails shared infrastructure as route to decarbonisation for logistics sector
Digital Catapult has opened up about the success it has seen with using shared digital infrastructure to help the transport-logistics sector work more collaboratively to cut carbon emissions Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite: A $4m zero-day reward plus $349 thin client
A $4m cyber hackathon prize was revealed at Ignite as part of Microsoft’s latest IT security efforts, as well as a new locked-down client device called Windows 365 Link Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Post Office project taking control of Horizon data from Fujitsu as part of messy split
The Post Office will no longer rely on Fujitsu for Horizon data past and present once cloud migration project is complete, in a major uncoupling of the 30-year relationship Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite: AI capabilities double every six months
If Moore's law promised a doubling of tech every 18 months, the pace is three times quicker with AI developments, says Satya Nadella Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
AI readiness stalls in APAC
Despite significant investment in AI, only 15% of organisations in Asia-Pacific are ready to deploy the technology today, according to Cisco’s latest regional AI readiness survey Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Post Office is paying lawyers too much, admits minister
When pushed, a government minister admits the Post Office is paying lawyers too much money in relation to the Post Office scandal Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
CMA clears Google over Anthropic partnership
The UK competition watchdog has finished its initial investigation into Google’s partnership with Anthropic, with no follow-up on the cards Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Nov 2024
Storage technology explained: Ransomware and storage and backup
We look at ransomware attacks, and the importance of good backup practice as well as immutable snapshots, air-gapping, network segmentation, AI anomaly detection and supplier warranties Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Interview: Raymond Boyle, vice-president of data and analytics, Hyatt Hotels
Data culture is a key focus for the strategy at the global hotel chain, especially as AI opens up new opportunities to drive personalisation and trust with customers Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Subpostmasters hit by Post Office scandal plan to meet over 'nuclear option'
Members of campaign group Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance will discuss taking legal action in their pursuit of full, fair and final financial redress Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Alight looks to enhance Microsoft Teams Experience with Worklife
Human capital technology provider works with Microsoft expert on integration to simplify collaboration, boost awareness and enhance overall employee experience and wellbeing Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal: Inquiry’s final phase exposes dysfunction past and present
Conclusion of the seventh and final phase of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry hearings is another landmark in a scandal that has unfolded over a quarter of a century Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
UK government seeks AI innovators to support clean energy transition and pursuit of net zero by 2050
The UK government has launched the second round of the Manchester Prize, which is geared towards using artificial intelligence technologies to assist with the clean energy transition Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Nov 2024
Adventures in AI at Tripadvisor
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how travel site Tripadvisor is embracing AI to offer new products and services to its users. Gartner says the chance of a successful digital project is like ‘flipping a coin’ – we went to its annual IT leadership symposium to ask why. And we examine what companies must do to comply with the EU’s new NIS2 cyber security rules. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2024
Interview: Rahul Todkar, head of data and AI, Tripadvisor
The travel website generates huge amounts of data – as a result, artificial intelligence offers equally huge opportunities for the business and its customers Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Nov 2024
What are spreadsheets and how do they work?
A spreadsheet is a computer program that can capture, display and manipulate data arranged in rows and columns. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
How banks are navigating the AI landscape
Industry experts discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in banking, while addressing the challenges and governance implications of integrating AI into financial services Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Infinidat gets in on the RAG act with workflow architecture offer
Storage array maker says customers can get data from any NFS storage to use in RAG for internal enterprise AI projects, and claims its OS metadata expertise enables this Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Denmark’s AI-powered welfare system fuels mass surveillance
Research reveals the automated tools used to flag individuals for benefit fraud violate individuals’ privacy and risk discriminating against marginalised groups Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Post Office IT boss calls for subpostmasters to judge him on his actions
Recently installed Post Office chief transformation officer tasked with replacing controversial IT system tells Computer Weekly the organisation’s leadership understands the challenges ahead Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Volvo gears up with Dassault for electric vehicle development
Global car brand to deploy 3DExperience platform in its engineering processes to further its existing work and electric vehicle development, sharing real-time information with multiple teams worldwide Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Nov 2024
Clearly smart, SAS acquires Hazy: A wider vision for synthetic data
SAS has this month announced the acquisition of Hazy, a synthetic data technology specialist. Upbeat about why this has come about, SAS says that this fruther drives its data innovation vision to ... Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2024
10 advantages, disadvantages of using AI in supply chain
The disadvantages of using AI for the supply chain are the costs of the tech and employee training, difficult integrations, security risks and overreliance on the tech. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Nov 2024
9 sustainable event ideas
From hosting virtual conferences to repurposing exhibition stands as cow shelters, brands can find ways to make their events more sustainable. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
RealWear looks to reshape industrial AR with Almer acquisition
In what is said to mark a pivotal moment in a key part of the spatial computing sector and boost frontline worker productivity, industrial wearable technology firm acquires manufacturer of ultra-compact, user-friendly AR headsets Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
IT leaders raise concerns over IT security overspend
How many IT security products does it take to secure a business? Too many, according to some IT decision-makers Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
CBRE: Spare datacentre capacity levels to hit all-time low across Europe by end of 2024
Real estate consultancy CBRE has lifted the lid on how growing demand for datacentre capacity, coupled with shortages of land and power in Europe, are having a downbeat impact on vacancy rates Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Nov 2024
What is a Waterfall model? Definition and guide
The Waterfall model is a linear, sequential approach to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) that is popular in software engineering and product development. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
Post Office to decide on Horizon before April, Fujitsu board considers final contract extension
Chief transformation officer tells Computer Weekly about ongoing work on replacing controversial Post Office Horizon system and extending contract with Fujitsu Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
Nvidia, SoftBank claim AI, 5G telecom pilot first
AI processor leader joins Japanese telco on AI Aerial platform for outdoor pilot of what is said to be world’s first combined AI and 5G network Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
Nvidia powers AI development in Japan and Indonesia
Nvidia is deepening its presence in Japan and Indonesia through partnerships with local cloud providers and tech companies to build sovereign AI infrastructure and local large language models Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Nov 2024
Preparing for future AI energy disruption
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is set to outstrip the capacity of global power grids, threatening to derail deployments. With datacentres facing power shortages and some countries halting construction, organisations must act now to secure their AI future Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
A fifth of new PCs shipped in Q3 were AI-optimised
PC manufacturers are working hard to showcase the benefits of premium devices that use neural processing units to deliver on-device AI acceleration Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
MPs hold first ever debate on live facial recognition
MPs have held an open debate on police use of live facial recognition technology for the first time since it was initially deployed by the Met Police in August 2016 Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Nov 2024
Storage technology explained: What is S3 and what is it good for?
We look at S3, AWS’s object storage protocol that originated in its cloud services and has now spread as near enough a standard and to third-party on-premise deployments Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Microsoft ramps up small language model effort
Microsoft is working with several industry sector specialist software providers to bring industry-specific AI models to its Azure AI platform Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Nov 2024
How standards and assurance are making responsible AI achievable
Everyone would agree that taking an ethically principled approach to using AI is essential - but in practice, delivering governance and assurance mechanisms around implementing AI responsibly is what really matters Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Closing in on quantum computing with error mitigation
Current quantum computers are prone to error. IBM’s latest Heron machine uses software and hardware to get better results Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Red Hat acquires tech to lower the cost of machine learning
The acquisition of Neural Magic by Red Hat is being positioned as a way to democratise machine learning and reduce the need for GPUs Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Even AI laggards can see triple return on investment
A study from IDC shows that those businesses that have an aligned AI strategy can achieve accelerated benefits Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2024
Server manufacturers ramp-up edge AI efforts
There has been a spate of developments in the server space, as manufacturers focus on supporting inference workloads at the edge Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2024
Microsoft fixes 89 CVEs on penultimate Patch Tuesday of 2024
High-profile vulns in NTLM, Windows Task Scheduler, Active Directory Certificate Services and Microsoft Exchange Server should be prioritised from November’s Patch Tuesday update Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Nov 2024
How enterprises can improve ROI on AI investments
In this guest post, Sarju Raja, country manager at AvePoint UK, sets out the steps enterprises can take to ensure their investments in artificial intelligence technologies pay off. We're at the ... Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Nov 2024
AWS storage: Key storage options in the Amazon cloud
We survey the key cloud storage options available from AWS, which include S3 object storage and its options, block storage in EBS and a range of file storage choices Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2024
Post Office requested four-year Horizon extension, as Fujitsu boss arrived at public inquiry
Fujitsu boss says the Horizon system has reached the end of its life and a long contract extension might not be possible Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2024
Police cloud project raises data protection concerns despite legal reforms
Ongoing data protection issues with the use of hyperscale public cloud infrastructure by UK police could complicate the ambitions of nine forces to move their common records management system into the cloud Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2024
How quantum computing could reshape financial services
Experts at the Singapore FinTech Festival predict quantum computing will improve risk management, investment strategies and fraud detection in the financial sector, while also posing new challenges for data security Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Nov 2024
Innovating with weather data at the Met Office
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the Met Office is using its vast stores of weather data to create innovative new products. Our latest buyer’s guide looks into identity and access management systems. And we examine the geopolitical threats that could curb the openness of open source. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2024
Post Office scandal not caused by software errors, says combative Fujitsu boss
During a sometimes heated appearance at the public inquiry, Fujitsu’s European boss Paul Patterson said the inquiry has shed light on who is to blame for the scandal Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2024
UK Bolt drivers win legal claim to be classed as workers
Employment Tribunal ruling says Bolt must classify its drivers as workers rather than self-employed, putting drivers in line to receive thousands of pounds in compensation from the ride-hailing and delivery app Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Nov 2024
Redgate 'smartens up' database DevOps portfolio
Database DevOps company Redgate has put new machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in its test data management and database monitoring technologies. With an emphasis on ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Nov 2024
OpenUK: Ponder procurement & policy perfection, please
Widely-liked open source group OpenUK this week detailed more of its State of Open: The UK In 2024 analysis. As the non-profit organisation representing the UK’s open technology sector, OpenUK says ... Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
Government announces Green Paper on future of scandal-ridden Post Office
Consultation process will enable a wide range of people to air their views on the future of the scandal-hit Post Office Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2024
What are the security risks of bring your own AI?
The rise of generative AI has led to a plethora of publicly accessible artificial intelligence tools, but what are the risks when external AI tools are used with corporate data? Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: How Specsavers saved on Oracle costs
The high street opticians chain has swapped Oracle support for Spinnaker third-party support to help drive its business transformation Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2024
Inside Grab’s platform strategy
Grab’s group CTO talks up the super app’s platform strategy, architecture and organisational structure behind its growth across diverse Southeast Asian markets Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2024
Storage explained: Consumption models of storage procurement
We look at consumption models of storage purchasing and how cloud operating models have made them mainstream and supplanted the traditional three-year lift-and-shift datacentre refresh Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Nov 2024
What is customer profiling?
Customer profiling is the detailed, systematic process of constructing a clear portrait of a company's ideal customer by gathering and analyzing information about their demographic, psychographic and behavioral attributes. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2024
4 moments that matter in the employee experience
Some of the most important parts of the employee experience are 'moments that matter,' such as employee promotions. Learn about the employee lifecycle and how these moments fit in. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Nov 2024
What is mindshare (share of mind)?
Mindshare, also known as share of mind, is an approach to marketing that involves attempting to make a company, brand or product the first one that comes to mind when a customer thinks of a particular market. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office wrongly used public funds to pay for legal battle
Senior civil servant’s appearance at public inquiry reveals Post Office broke spending rules when it diverted money to legal battle Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: Time to get rid of the dead wood
IT architecture complexity is set to increase in a way that means IT departments are juggling multicloud and legacy environments Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Nov 2024
7 benefits of event marketing
From large conferences to small webinars, events can help brands improve lead generation and content creation. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
AI a force multiplier for the bad guys, say cyber pros
CIISec’s annual report on the security profession finds evidence of growing concern that artificial intelligence will ultimately prove more useful to threat actors than defenders Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Post Office appointing third-party reviewer of current Horizon system
According to government representative on the Post Office board, an independent reviewer of Horizon is being appointed Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
Interview: Petra Molnar, author of ‘The walls have eyes’
Refugee lawyer and author Petra Molnar speaks to Computer Weekly about the extreme violence people on the move face at borders across the world, and how increasingly hostile anti-immigrant politics is being enabled and reinforced by a ‘lucrative panopticon’ of surveillance technologies Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Snowflake brings AI to data for Australian businesses
At the Sydney leg of the Snowflake World Tour, the company showcased how its platform simplifies data management, reduces costs and drives AI adoption for Australian businesses Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
UK government launches AI assurance platform for enterprises
The platform is designed to drive demand for the UK’s artificial intelligence assurance sector and help build greater trust in the technology by helping businesses identify and mitigate a range of AI-related risks Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is random
For some CIOs, there is only a 48% chance their digital business initiatives will succeed, but collaborating with non-IT functions can increase success rates Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Lords shoplifting inquiry calls for facial recognition laws
A Lords committee has expressed concern about the use of facial recognition technology by retailers to combat shoplifting, and is calling on the government to introduce new laws to ensure there are minimum standards for their deployments Continue Reading
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Video
06 Nov 2024
An explanation of customer relationship management (CRM)
CRM software enhances customer relationships and drives sales growth by consolidating customer data into a single database, enabling effective marketing and improved service. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Post Office was reluctant to cut costs despite 143 central staff earning more than £100k
Former Post Office minister told public inquiry that Post Office boss did not want to cut central costs, despite how many staff were earning more than £100k Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Oracle taps Vodafone Business to provide global IoT connectivity
Integrated communications and cloud services provider teams with operator’s internet of things division to bring connectivity to enterprise communications platform users Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
How enterprises can ride the AI coding wave
GovTech leader urges developers to prioritise value, security and compliance when implementing AI coding tools in enterprise environments Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2024
6 benefits of carrying out production planning
Production planning's benefits are helping manufacturers improve productivity, customer service, product quality, employee morale, disruption responsiveness and company expenses. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2024
Learn what to include on an HR compliance audit checklist
An HR compliance audit checklist should include document retention, recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, workplace safety and the employee handbook. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Nov 2024
What is martech (marketing technology)?
Martech (marketing technology) refers to the integration of software tools, platforms and applications designed to streamline and enhance digital marketing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Nov 2024
Permiso bolsters open source cloud identity security tools
Real-time identity security company has released a suite of three open-source tools to help security teams in firm up their detection capabilities. The company’s threat research arm known as “P0 ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
Post Office data breach caused by botched website upgrade
Data breach exposed personal details of the hundreds of former subpostmasters who had defeated the Post Office in the High Court Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
Gartner Symposium: IT leaders urged to do reps like Arnie
Terminator film star shares lessons from his life experiences to help IT leaders succeed Continue Reading