Information management
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News
07 Jun 2024
European data chief prepares bid to get UK to join EU digital single market
Data initiative Gaia-X is trying to plug the UK into a planned digital European single market, as the EU seeks to extend the reach of vast and controversial data laws over global supply chains Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2023
Heineken lets the data flow
In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we find out about Heineken’s mission to make the most out of the data it holds through an enterprise-wide data ecosystem. We also look at how the UK has turned its back on the German government-funded Gaia-X data platform, why cyber experts are urging the EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans, and how the IT industry is responding to the software developer skills shortfall. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2019
IT Priorities 2019: APAC keeping pace with digital transformation
Digital transformation is well underway among APAC enterprises which are looking to spend more on refreshing their IT infrastructure and technologies that improve employee productivity Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
02 Mar 2019
Facebook asked George Osborne to influence EU data protection law
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg invited one of the chancellor’s children to Facebook’s office as part of a intensive lobbying programme to influence European data protection legislation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Duncan Campbell & Sebastian Klovig Skelton
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Blog Post
01 Mar 2019
GDPR: Irish Data Protection Commission may show where the WWW is heading
The Irish Data Protection Commission's (DPC) annual report makes interesting reading, given that the World Wide Web is celebrating its 30th birthday this month. People regularly give away vast ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Feb 2019
APAC financial firms face roadblocks with RPA
IDC monitored the automation projects of over 30 early adopters of RPA in financial services and found that most were unable to scale up their implementations of the technology Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
27 Feb 2019
How CIOs can earn respect from business peers
CIOs recognise that standing out means being more like a business manager than a technology guru Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
27 Feb 2019
Interview: London Grid for Learning CEO on putting technology to work in schools
John Jackson, CEO of the London Grid for Learning, discusses how the organisation supports technology adoption in schools Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Feb 2019
MWC 2019: Industry rallies around the intelligent edge
The ability to process sensor data on intelligent edge devices, then upload to the cloud, was among the themes at this year’s Mobile World Congress Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Feb 2019
TechUK: Digital ethics has to hit the boardroom this year
UK IT industry lobby organisation releases a position paper contending that digital ethics must become a boardroom matter in 2019 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
25 Feb 2019
Delving into viewer data at the BBC
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the BBC about how the UK broadcaster is using data analytics to better understand its viewers and grow its audience in the face of competition from the likes of Netflix. We look at how CERN is using IT automation in its quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe. And we examine the impact of GDPR on cloud storage. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Feb 2019
Explore Hadoop distributions to manage big data
Discover the uses of Hadoop distributions and the first steps in evaluating these products, as well as how the merger of rivals Cloudera and Hortonworks affects the market. Continue Reading
By- David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity Inc.
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News
25 Feb 2019
SAP Malaysia MD Duncan Williamson talks up the ‘experience economy’
In a world where consumer experience can make or break a business, companies need to continuously reinvent themselves to stay relevant Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2019
Facebook planned to spy on Android phone users, internal emails reveal
Facebook planned to use its Android app to track the location of its customers and to allow advertisers to send political advertising and invites to dating sites to ‘single’ people, confidential documents show Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Tip
21 Feb 2019
SQL Server auditing best practices: 3 key questions for DBAs
Acing a SQL Server database audit starts with careful monitoring of how sensitive data is accessed and used so you can answer the top questions that auditors ask. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
Redis Labs swaps out open source to protect against public clouds
While Redis remain open source, higher value modules are now covered by a commercial agreement which limits commercialisation of Redis-based products Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
21 Feb 2019
The winter of AI discontent – thoughts on trends in tech ethics
All organisations need to consider the ethics of their technology use, especially as artificial intelligence tools become more mainstream Continue Reading
By- Caitlin McDonald, Leading Edge Forum
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E-Zine
21 Feb 2019
CW Nordics: Sweden to test e-krona and plans cashless society
Sweden’s vision of a cashless society has gained traction after the Riksbank (central bank) rolled out plans to test a digital currency, the e-krona. Also read how the Nordic region’s longer-established companies are playing a forceful role to advance digital transformation, and how Finland’s IT sector has rebounded strongly after Microsoft’s takeover of Nokia’s mobile phones and smart devices business units in 2014. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2019
Government and IT industry-funded AI graduate education programme to be rolled out across UK
UK government announces the launch of a state and IT industry-funded graduate education programme in artificial intelligence, comprising masters degrees, PhDs and Alan Turing Institute fellowships Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
20 Feb 2019
CIO interview: Martin Draper, CIO and change director, Liberty London
Department store’s IT leader is bringing a traditional retail business into the digital, omnichannel age Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
NHS AI code launched to set rules of engagement for tech firms
The government says its code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence and other data technologies in the NHS sets out the data privacy rules of the game for tech firms Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
20 Feb 2019
IT professionals are getting ready for the onset of digital twins
While few businesses are running digital twins in production, Gartner expects two-thirds will implement the technology by 2022 Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
19 Feb 2019
IT Priorities 2019: UK investment intent for AI intensifies, SaaS applications mature beyond CRM
AI continues to strengthen as a focus for IT systems buyers in the UK, according to this year’s Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey, while cloud applications are maturing beyond CRM Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
18 Feb 2019
When is it best to stick with paper?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, sometimes going digital is not necessarily the best thing to do – we weigh the pros and cons of paper versus technology. Our new buyer’s guide examines the challenges of asset management as you move IT infrastructure to the cloud. And we look at the growing role of software developers in the future of networking. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2019
Chief data officer role now well-entrenched, says Gartner
Three out of five chief data officers in a Gartner study reported an increase in headcount, though few are measuring the value of their data assets Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2019
Can work allocation algorithms play fair?
Allocating work by algorithm might have advantages for workers as well as employers. Can it be done fairly and with respect for “human capital”? Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
Lucidworks CEO talks up ‘data experiences’
Will Hayes discusses Lucidworks’ Asian expansion plans, as well as efforts to help enterprises deliver rich data experiences for employees and customers through AI-augmented search engines Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
- 15 Feb 2019
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E-Zine
14 Feb 2019
CW ANZ: Home in on storage minutiae
With storage analytics, enterprises will be better able to enhance and optimise their storage infrastructure and proactively address problems before they occur. In this edition of CW ANZ, we look at how organisations are using storage analytics to manage their storage footprint and what suppliers are doing to help enterprises get the most of out of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2019
Hortonworks CTO weighs in on Cloudera merger
Besides marrying technologies from Hortonworks and Cloudera, the two companies could also come up with new product components after their merger is sealed Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Feb 2019
CW ASEAN: Target storage problems
With storage systems becoming more heterogeneous and siloed, organisations in ASEAN are turning to analytics to reduce costs and address storage issues before they occur. In this month’s edition of CW ASEAN, we uncover the state of adoption of storage analytics in ASEAN and what organisations can do to reap the full benefits of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2019
CIO interview: Neil Holden, IT director, Halfords Group
Motoring and bicycles retailer is growing its use of cloud, expanding on data analytics and exploring new technologies such as artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2019
London and Helsinki digital partnership challenges big IT platforms
CDOs of London and Helsinki meet at London’s City Hall to sign a city-to-city digital declaration around AI, open data and digital innovation Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
12 Feb 2019
Explainable AI: How and why did the AI say ‘true’?
The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42, according to Deep Thought in ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ – but experts need to explain AI decisions Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
12 Feb 2019
The Met Office storms ahead on data analytics
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the Met Office takes 2TB of weather data every hour and turns it into useful business insight. We examine whether Amazon’s presence in the retail market is putting off other retailers from using its public cloud services. And we look at the new 802.11ax wireless networking standard and analyse the benefits for enterprise IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
11 Feb 2019
IBM Think 2019 coverage: Spotlight on data and AI analytics
This guide compiles news, analysis and trend stories from IBM Think 2019 and before the conference, focusing on IBM's AI, advanced analytics and data management technologies. Continue Reading
By- Craig Stedman, Industry Editor
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2019
IT misaligned with business' appetite for data
A recent pop event at Lloyds Bank in London hosted by DominoData has highlighted one of the age-old ailments of IT. It is the illness of being misaligned with the business. The latest example of ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
07 Feb 2019
Interview: Moving to DataOps
During a London data science popup meeting, Computer Weekly caught up with MoneySuperMarket.com’s analytics head, Harvinder Atwal Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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E-Zine
07 Feb 2019
CW Benelux: Google helps Dutch schools to teach computer skills
A programme in the Netherlands to help primary schools provide computational thinking and programming, developed with financial support from Google, is well on schedule. Also read about four Russians’ attempted hack into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, and how Dutch delivery company PostNL is making savings by using robotic technology to automate administrative tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
West Midlands Police turns to predictive analytics
Force is developing a system to identify potential perpetrators of violent crime and aims to target resources – but how viable is the system and what are the challenges? Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg
Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of Human Rights Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
05 Feb 2019
Alphabet 2018 results: 23% growth, profit squeeze from investment
Alphabet – the conglomerate that includes Google and the search giant’s cloud business – grew revenue 23% in 2018, and stoked up R&D investment Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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05 Feb 2019
Southern Water’s centralised data team geared for silo busting
Southern Water has centralised its data specialists and overhauled its data management and business intelligence technology to support business decision-making at scale Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2019
Technologies to support deep learning
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the key technologies needed to support deep learning and artificial intelligence applications in your organisation. We hear about Southern Water’s data management overhaul and the benefits achieved from centralising its data specialists. And we examine best practice in managing large-scale Docker implementations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
BBC seeks to increase younger audience through data analytics
The BBC’s head of product, Rebecca Salsbury, talks about the broadcaster’s work to improve its use of data analytics to attract more young viewers Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2019
Alibaba Cloud teams up with SMU on training programme
Alibaba Cloud will equip small and medium-sized enterprises with cloud computing and other technology skills through a partnership with Singapore Management University Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
01 Feb 2019
Innocent people arrested following surveillance blunders, IPCO reveals
Interception of communications commissioner Adrian Fulford warns of “grave” repercussions for people wrongly identified as suspects due to errors made when government bodies access email, phone and telephone data Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
01 Feb 2019
5 trends for SQL Server environments as SQL Server 2019 looms
SQL Server is undergoing new changes, as Microsoft prepares to release the 2019 version of the database software. Other changes are also on tap for SQL Server users. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Watercolour World digitises ‘photographs’ of the pre-camera age
Charity dedicated to making thousands of fragile pre-1900 watercolour paintings available on the web has launched its site with help from Fujitsu scanner maker PFU Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Opinion
01 Feb 2019
Building Britain’s national digital twin
The tech sector and wider industry are coming together to create a “digital twin” of Britain to help improve the nation’s physical infrastructure – and you can help Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
31 Jan 2019
No-deal Brexit could lead to data issues, MPs told
Trade body TechUK is concerned smaller companies are far from ready for a no-deal scenario, while warning that leaving without a deal could lead to serious data issues for businesses Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
NetSuite CEO Evan Goldberg: Oracle ownership is symbiotic
Evan Goldberg, chief executive officer and founder of NetSuite, talks about the company’s narrative, from cloud applications pioneer to its acquisition by Oracle Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
31 Jan 2019
Government launches data trust programme
Digital secretary Jeremy Wright sets out plans for scheme using data sharing to tackle global challenges such as illegal wildlife trade and food waste Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
IBM Project Debater crowdsources to boost its AI, NLP skills
Project Debater, an IBM AI system, creates viewpoints with the help of people who type in arguments on topics. That may also help drive future business uses. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
NatWest opens academy to teach staff the power of data
Bank tools up its employees with the data skills required to offer customised products for customers Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
29 Jan 2019
5 data management infrastructure technologies to evaluate
It's the start of a new year -- is your organization ready to face the data management challenges ahead? Here are five technologies to consider adopting. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
IT leaders grapple with workforce skills gap as they deploy AI and digital technology
Organisations will have to find new ways of reskilling their workforce as they get to grips with artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. CIOs also need to keep their skills updated if they are to succeed Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 Jan 2019
SAP FY 2018: Cloud revenue nears €5bn, 10,500 customers for S/4 Hana
SAP’s full-year 2018 results show cloud revenue at 20% of the total, which was €24.7bn, while the fourth quarter saw 1,000 customers added to its flagship S/4 Hana Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2019
AI keeps seeing average people
There is a mantra in technology that if a program is fed bad data, it will produce bad results. The same is true of AI. The quality of a machine learning application is directly related to the ... Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jan 2019
Hong Kong’s JOS eyes Singapore IT services market
The IT services firm claims to have an edge in being less rigid than larger rivals in pushing for specific IT implementation methodologies that may not suit the needs of mid-tier customers Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
24 Jan 2019
CIO interview: Charles Ewen, Met Office
The Met Office’s CIO is working on a new, digital approach, using supercomputers, establishing pioneering partnerships and creating change Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Facebook’s objections to court concerns over privacy more about ‘optics’ than facts
Facebook’s challenge to a High Court ruling that raises serious concerns about data transfers between Europe and the US is more about appearance than facts, lawyers for the Irish Data Protection Commission told Dublin's Supreme Court Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
23 Jan 2019
Advantages of graph databases: Easier data modeling, analytics
Graph databases are finding a place in analytics applications at organizations that need to be able to map and understand the connections in large and varied data sets. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2019
Using business intelligence tools to prevent team burnout
This is a guest blogpost by Andrew Filev, founder and CEO, Wrike. Since no business wants to leave money on the table, it’s tempting to try to squeeze as much productivity as possible out of your ... Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
22 Jan 2019
XL Axiata teams up with Tibco in data science initiative
The Indonesia telco’s data scientists will be provided with data science tools from Tibco to uncover customer insights and improve network planning, among other goals Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
22 Jan 2019
Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky talks strategy
Tableau’s CEO, Adam Selipsky, talks strategy and business intelligence trends with Computer Weekly. He asserts enterprise relevance for Tableau, predicts BI tools consolidation and a ubiquitous user base for analytics Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
22 Jan 2019
Facebook: US government does not engage in mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Social media giant challenges a ruling by Dublin’s High Court over a judgment that it says made ‘extraordinary and incorrect’ findings about the US legal system Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
22 Jan 2019
Singapore to revise copyright law in data analytics boost
Proposed exception in Copyright Act will allow copying of copyrighted materials for the purpose of data analysis Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
21 Jan 2019
Home Office vetoes privacy campaigner from senior post in surveillance watchdog
The Home Office refuses academic and privacy campaigner, Eric King, security clearance for a senior role at the intelligence services watchdog, despite high-level backing from officials Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 Jan 2019
Thailand pushes for Industry 4.0 in ASEAN
Nearly half of the kingdom’s deliverables as chair of ASEAN will be focused on spurring Industry 4.0 developments across the region Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
16 Jan 2019
Southern Water’s centralised data team geared for silo busting
Southern Water has centralised its data specialists and overhauled its data management and business intelligence technology to support business decision-making at scale Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Opinion
16 Jan 2019
Facebook’s high-stakes privacy gamble goes to Dublin court
A high-wire gamble with billions in compensation at stake for European internet users – part of a complex case between Facebook and the Irish information commissioner – hides challenge to the unlawfulness of US state internet surveillance Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2019
How ASEAN firms can tap storage analytics to improve operations
With storage systems becoming more heterogeneous and siloed, some organisations in ASEAN are turning to storage analytics to reduce costs and address storage issues before they occur Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Tip
11 Jan 2019
Why organizations need a solid data governance strategy
The flood of data flowing into data warehouses, data lakes and other systems makes effective data governance a must for successful business analytics initiatives. Continue Reading
By- Andy Hayler, Information Difference
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News
11 Jan 2019
AWS pushes MongoDB compatible alternative as licences change
They probably didn't see that coming... MongoDB's switch to server-side licensing may have backfired, as AWS launches an API-compatible version Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
10 Jan 2019
Storage 101: Structured data and its storage needs
Structured data is declining as a proportion of all data but its importance to business applications and its organised nature make its storage requirements very specific Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jan 2019
CW Middle East: Bahrain aims to be fintech hub
Bahrain’s government wants to make the country the go-to place in the Middle East for financial technology companies. It hopes to capitalise on its banking know-how to establish an ambitious fintech “ecosystem”. Also read about Dubai’s plans for the Smart Data platform and the UAE Pass, a digital ID and signature, and how Shell is using AI to amplify the human impact of its workforce. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2019
Alibaba Cloud opens second datacentre in Indonesia
The new and existing datacentres will let Indonesian enterprises deploy mission-critical workloads in multiple availability zones and switch over within seconds Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
08 Jan 2019
MicroStrategy 2019 platform touts 'zero-click' analytics
MicroStrategy's latest BI platform supports a 'zero-click' analytics future with help from new voice and vision capabilities. The aim: quicker decisions and the democratization of data. Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2019
Huawei debuts Arm-based chip, eyes broader server market
Huawei’s Kunpeng 920 processor is geared towards big data and infrastructure applications, marking its foray into Arm-based servers that are set to change the dynamics of the datacentre market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
Time for a truce in IT’s battle with RPA
Lack of governance and limited resources have put IT departments at loggerheads with business-led robotic process automation. But RPA and IT teams can help each other out – if they play nice Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2019
When is it best to stick with paper?
Going digital has been seen as the thing to do, but there can be limits to digital and there's an enduring value to paper. Digital isn’t always best Continue Reading
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News
01 Jan 2019
SAP user group’s Cooper: Indirect licensing progress welcome but slow
SAP UK&I User Group chair Paul Cooper on the state of play between SAP and users: sanguine about end of ECC6; S/4 adoption growth steady, indirect licensing still an issue; and C/4 remains unknown Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
31 Dec 2018
New Year’s Honours 2019 lauds women in IT and data specialists
The New Year’s Honours list 2019 features accolades for leading women in IT and data, as well as other specialists in data Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
28 Dec 2018
4 ways natural language querying in BI tools can benefit users
Natural language queries help ease access to BI data and improve analytics insights. See how organizations are putting natural language querying techniques to work. Continue Reading
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News
28 Dec 2018
Top 10 HR technology stories of 2018
Companies are turning to artificial intelligence, robotic automation and chatbots to take the drudgery out of human resource management Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Dec 2018
Key new features coming in Oracle Database 19c
With Oracle Database 19c, Oracle is aiming to boost the stability of its flagship software's latest generation. But 19c also offers DBAs a variety of added features. Continue Reading
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News
27 Dec 2018
Top 10 information management stories of 2018
Ethics was the leading theme of data analytics in 2018, especially allied with AI. The Cambridge Analytica controversy represented that, and the idea that the UK could specialise in AI ethics emerged Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
21 Dec 2018
Chief medical officer calls for data-driven health strategy
Health chief says data must be used to radically improve the nation’s health by 2040, using equipment such as wearable technologies Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
20 Dec 2018
CW ANZ: Rise to cloud and data management challenges
Use of cloud services is soaring in Australia, but a lack of cloud management skills is holding back enterprises from reaping the full benefits of the technology. In this edition of CW ANZ, we look at how enterprises in ANZ are approaching data management in the cloud, and some of the best practices that they can adopt to address cloud related challenges. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Dec 2018
Datawatch Swarm on path to combine data prep, analytics
Datawatch plans to add analytics and data visualization tools to its Swarm data preparation platform, starting with integration capabilities in a Swarm 2.2 release. Continue Reading
By- Craig Stedman, Industry Editor
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News
18 Dec 2018
Ellison slates AWS Aurora as Oracle posts flat second quarter
Oracle was late to the cloud, but CTO Larry Ellison is adamant that no one will swap out Oracle for Amazon Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
SQL Server 2019 improves Linux, container support
The SQL Server 2019 release includes new big data integration features, a collection of database engine enhancements and improved Linux and container support. Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Dec 2018
The real Oracle cloud strategy that may work vs. AWS and Azure
Oracle's database software is at the heart of its efforts to move users to its cloud. And that strategy might work, despite Oracle's inauspicious standing in the cloud now. Continue Reading
By- Craig Guarente, Palisade Compliance
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E-Zine
13 Dec 2018
CW Europe: Russia banks on electronic payments
A recent study by Sberbank, Russia’s largest state-run lender, shows the country has experienced a cashless payment boom over the past decade. Also read about the attempt by four Russians to break into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, and why the Estonian government is directly targeting IT professionals in the UK. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Dec 2018
Why to give third-party Oracle database monitoring tools a try
Oracle DBAs can use features in Oracle Enterprise Manager under database licenses. But third-party tools may aid efforts to monitor and tune database performance. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Dec 2018
Amazon AI debacle won’t stop adoption for recruitment
The sexist artificial intelligence recruitment debacle at Amazon should prove a blip as the technology gains ground in and for human resources departments Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2018
Tibco’s Orchestra acquisition will mean ‘faster IT integration’
Tibco’s strategic acquisition of Paris-based Orchestra networks will ‘benefit customers of both companies’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
03 Dec 2018
Ada Lovelace Institute gets board to drive AI research for social good
The Nuffield Foundation has appointed a board to lead the development of the Ada Lovelace Institute as an artificial intelligence and data research body trained on social good Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Feature
03 Dec 2018
Antisocial media and AI in play at Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
Facebook and other forms of social media were discussed at two linked events at the Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, alongside artificial intelligence and how it might augment humanity Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2018
What the Tableau Hyper engine does and how it was developed
Tableau's Hyper data engine boosts processing speeds in its BI and data visualization software. The lead engineers offer insight on what went into making Hyper work. Continue Reading
By- Donald Farmer, TreeHive Strategy