IT innovation, research and development
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News
02 Apr 2024
Finnish industrial groups launch AI and robotics ventures
Industrial companies across a broad range of sectors in Finland are applying artificial intelligence to their operation Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2024
Vinnova launches National Digital Advancement project
Swedish state innovation initiative invests in a network of regional research and development centres Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2013
Why CIOs need to become tax literate
Digital technologies can have significant ramifications for corporate taxation. IT teams need to be aware of the issues, says PwC Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2013
Collaborative Learning in a Project Environment
This guide from ESI International explains how organisations can harness collaborative learning to drive better project management. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Apr 2013
The Great Deverticalisation - part 4: The role of the private sector
Why do we persist in running vertically integrated organisations when standardising many of these processes would free us up to do things so much better, and more cheaply? Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2013
IT Priorities Europe 2013
Compare IT technology and spending priorities across Europe with Computer Weekly/TechTarget's IT Priorities 2013 European research. Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Feb 2013
The Great Deverticalisation - part 2: The power of open
The public sector has the opportunity, through the power of 'open', to take the lead in creating organisations for the future success of UK plc Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2013
IT spending to rise in 2013
Find out what analysts are predicting for technology in Europe this year, including changes in budgets and how companies can reduce costs and improve sustainability. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2012
Government to cut large frameworks following procurement review
Government is to put an end to large ICT frameworks, following a review into the efficacy of procurement practices for SMEs Continue Reading
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News
12 Dec 2012
Government IT reformers criticise IT leadership shake-up
Government IT reformers have criticised plans to give procurement chief Bill Crothers a more prominent role in the IT leadership team Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2012
IT Security Purchasing Intentions 2013
This in-depth research from Computer Weekly and TechTarget reveals the IT security spending priorities of businesses in the UK and Europe. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2012
Technology value matrix : ERP
Analyst group Nucleus Research looks at the latest trends in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and discusses the best performing suppliers. Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2012
G-Cloud ramps up for next generation of government IT procurements
The G-Cloud has a new framework and calls for it to become a blueprint for all government IT procurement, but what challenges lie ahead? Continue Reading
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Photo Story
22 Nov 2012
UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2012
UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has announced the third UKtech50, our annual definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2012
CIO interview: Gavin Walker chief information officer at NATS
Gavin Walker, CIO of NATS, talks about how a vendor-neutral approach is key to successful IT, and why huge outsourcing contracts are the enemy Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2012
CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)
Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading
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Photo Story
24 Sep 2012
The future of computing at IBM Zurich research labs
Chips powered by the sun and cooled by water are just some of the long-term research projects at IBM's Zurich labs Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2012
DWP hits back at criticism over Universal Credit IT systems
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has hit back at calls to delay its flagship Universal Credit scheme because of IT concerns Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2012
UK cookie law compliance mixed, study finds
Three months after the enforcement of the cookie law, only 12% of UK websites have prominent privacy notices and robust cookie controls, a study shows Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2012
Digital technologies to spark major shake-up of IT suppliers, says report
CIOs have been urged to rethink their partnerships with strategic suppliers as the industry goes through its most disruptive period since the dot com crash Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2012
CW500: The technology behind the BBC's Olympics coverage
BBC CTO John Linwood told Computer Weekly’s CW500 Club about the “terrifying” challenge of providing live coverage of all events at the Olympics Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2012
CIO interview: Sally Howes, National Audit Office
Sally Howes, CIO at the National Audit Office, talks about how the NAO hopes to perform more IT health checks and fewer project post mortems Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2012
Amazon to open London development centre
Amazon today announced a new hub in central London to focus on the development of digital media products Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2012
Home Office creates private police ICT company
The Home Office has created a private firm to manage police IT after the the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) was abolished Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2012
The evolving business case for tier-1 erp in midsize companies
Analyst group Nucleus Research assesses the business case for packaged ERP solutions. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2012
EC invests €1.5bn in IT research
The European Commission (EC) has announced funding for research into IT totaling almost €1.5bn Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2012
Tech companies facing mounting IP challenges
The recent flurry of patent buying and selling activity in the global tech sector illustrates dramatic changes in the way some of the biggest technology companies are approaching their intellectual property (IP) Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2012
Whitehall could save £33bn with big data analytics, says Policy Exchange
Government could save £33bn a year applying big data analytics to departmental information, claims a report from the Policy Exchange Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2012
Cambridge University turns to computer games to unlock secrets of the universe
Cambridge University is turning to technology developed for computer gaming to help it solve some of the fundamental problems of science Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2012
Halliburton CIO Ken Braud on strategy and innovation
CIO Ken Braud talked to delegates at the Orange Business Live customer event in Rome, and it was clear he has plenty on his plate. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2012
The cloud will move supercomputers into the mainstream
Cloud computing will move supercomputers out of the research labs into mainstream business, says Amazon Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2012
2012: Will this be the year TPM finally comes of age?
Will 2012 be the year that TPM finally delivers on its potential to provide a hardware-based "root of trust" for enterprise information security? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2012
Top 10 tips for IPv6 security
Many organisations are being misled about the complexities surrounding IPv6 security, according to security firm Stonesoft Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2012
Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense
Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2012
The Pirate Bay is latest site to be hit by DDoS attack
The Pirate Bay has become the latest high-profile website to be hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2012
CIO interview: Cathryn Riley, CIO, Aviva
It's been a tough time for Aviva with CEO Andrew Moss forced to step down in a shareholder revolt. But for CIO Cathryn Riley, it’s business as usual. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Apr 2012
Open standards are about the business model, not the technology
Software companies, abuzz with lobbyists and patent lawyers over government open standards, are similar to the record industry 10 years ago. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2012
Supercomputers will reach 'exascale' speeds within decade
Supercomputers will be powerful enough to simulate the human brain within seven years, says founder of Top500 list. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2012
How technology, media and telecoms companies can win the confidence of investors
Deloitte looks at the impact leadership has on company performance in the techonology media and telecoms sectors. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2012
Transforming IT at HM Revenue & Customs
HMRC CIO, Phil Pavitt, gives the key facts around HM Revenue and Customs’ IT change programme in this PowerPoint presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2012
Eight UK universities awarded excellence in cyber security research status
The first eight UK universities have been awarded 'Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research' status Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2012
The next wave of digitisation: setting your direction, building your capabilities
Companies need to make significant investments in digital skills and technologies if they are to meet the needs of their customers, Booz&Co argues in this report. Continue Reading
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News
20 Mar 2012
CIO interview: Rob Pringle, global IT director, Gazprom
Rob Pringle, director of global IT at Gazprom Marketing and Trading, reveals the secret of rolling out IT quickly Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2012
Interview: Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude on open data
Francis Maude, Cabinet Office minister, talks to Computer Weekly about the importance of open data to the UK economy. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2012
John Lewis prioritises IT investment above profit
John Lewis made significant technology investments in 2011, pushing profits down 3.8% to £353.8m Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2012
Generation Y is a myth, says Corporate Executive Board research
Generation Y – the computer-literate youngsters who need the latest high-tech gadget to work effectively – is a myth, the latest research reveals Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2012
Business technology in the 21st century
This Economist Intelligence Unit report reviews how expectations for technology are changing and the implications for CIOs. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2012
Building consumerised end-user services
This report from the Corporate Executive Board presents key facts and figures on the take-up of consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2012
Overcoming the insight deficit
Learn how you can empower your employees to make the most of big data and data analytics in this executive guide from the Corporate Executive Board. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2012
The Future of Innovation Management: The Next 10 Years
Download this report from Arthur D Little to learn 5 key innovation concepts for CIOs and CTOs. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2012
Buyer's Guide: CRM
This nine-page Buyer's Guide to customer relationship management (CRM) is essential reading for CIOs and senior IT professionals. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2012
Accenture Technology Vision
Download this report from Accenture to discover the 6 IT technology trends that will impact CIOs in 2012. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2012
Cloud solves IT innovation and maintenance imbalance
CIOs can rebalance the scenario of spending 80% of their budget on maintenance and 20% on innovation if they harness cloud computing. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jan 2012
Five ways to improve your IT project management
Project management and the IT industry go together like jam and toast. But not all project management is good project management. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
IT matters again
This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
Smart Organisations
This report from PA Consulting shows how businesses can enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or risk. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
How open data creates new opportunities for the UK
The use of open data could be a critical factor in determining the success or failure of the UK’s growth agenda this report from the business advisory firm Deloitte reveals. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2011
Martha Lane Fox launches Government Digital Service
The launch of the Government Digital Service will “fundamentally transform the lives of millions,” says digital champion Martha Lane Fox. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
08 Dec 2011
The UKtech50: The top 20
Following on from our successful afternoon yesterday, where we unveiled the most influential people within the UK IT industry, ComputerWeekly brings you the lowdown on the top 20. Continue Reading
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News
08 Dec 2011
UKtech50: Meet Mike Lynch, the most influential person in UK IT
Mike Lynch, voted as the most influential person in UK IT, doesn’t like to think about challenges, but about opportunities. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Dec 2011
IT matters again
This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2011
How to embed innovation in the corporate culture
This paper from Kurt Salmon identifies the common inhibitors to innovation and how to overcome them, and sets out some important principles that can help. Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2011
Computer Weekly wins digital publishing award
Computer Weekly has won a prestigious publishing industry award for the product development of the year. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2011
CIO Interview: IT should drive company innovation, says SAP's Oliver Bussmann
Driving innovation has become one of the key roles of the chief information officer, says Oliver Bussmann, CIO at business software maker SAP. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2011
Smart Organisations
How can businesses enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or taking on excessive risk? Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2011
Social media is more than a number of "likes"
The number of “likes” on Facebook, is not a measure of success according to Anthony Bradley, co-author of The Social Organisation. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Mar 2010
Budget for innovation: Case study - standardising Dell
This case study is part of a Computer Weekly roundtable on budget for innovation where IT leaders discussed the balance between spending on maintenance and innovation. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2007
CIOs must be act like venture capatalists, says Gartner
CIOs need to adopt a venture-capitalist approach to IT if they are to remain relevant in the prevailing climate of economic growth, according to Dave Aron, vice-president and research director for Gartner executive programs. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2006
IT greats: Top 10 greatest IT people
For every world-famous name with a world famous fortune – think Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Michael Dell – there are hundreds of other individuals who have moved the IT industry and its technology inexorably forward Continue Reading