Managing IT and business issues
IT managers must also be business managers, and as such they need to be familiar with business issues that affect their organisation. In the boardroom, IT leaders need the knowledge and skills to communicate with the CEO and CFO and their peers, and to understand the needs of key business functions such as sales, marketing, finance, HR and production. We provide the tips and advice on managing IT and business issues.
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Opinion
02 May 2025
Security Think Tank: What CISOs can learn from Signalgate
A leak of information on American military operations caused a major political incident in March 2025. The Security Think Tank considers what can CISOs can learn from this potentially fatal error. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2025
Retail cyber crime spree a “wake-up call”, says NCSC CEO
The NCSC confirms it is providing assistance to M&S, Co-op and Harrods as concerns grow among UK retailers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Aug 2017
ICO highlights challenge Slack-like tools pose to public sector FOI request compliance
The Information Commissioner’s Office outlines how the growing use of cloud-based communication channels could complicate how public sector organisations respond to Freedom of Information requests Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
31 Jul 2017
OVH opens first UK datacentre in south London
French cloud provider OVH has opened the doors on its first datacentre in the UK, slightly later than planned Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2017
Unilever signs partnership deal with Accenture to drive sales for ‘digitally savvy’ consumers
Unilever enters tech partnership with Accenture to help maintain consumer loyalty and drive sales Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2017
AA Ireland turns to predictive analytics in fraud crackdown
Roadside assistance company invests in analytics software to fight fraud and introduce dynamic pricing after its split with the AA Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Jul 2017
Nordea deploys AI to speed up customer service
Nordea is reaping the rewards of its fintech investments through its latest project to use artificial intelligence to support customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Jul 2017
How the DVLA is making driving digital
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we hear from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about how it is becoming a digital hub for motoring and moving away from its legacy IT. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the future of data management. And we look at the importance of understanding the small print in your software licensing agreements. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2017
UAE hotel upgrades wireless network and internet connectivity
Beach resort completes major project to revamp its wireless infrastructure with TP-Link technologies Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
24 Jul 2017
Mastercard outlines future digital payment platforms after improvements to Qkr
Mastercard has developed its mobile app, Qkr, for spectators at The Open Championship. The improvements further demonstrate new digital payment platforms offered by the company Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
24 Jul 2017
What are Amazon Web Services’ Nordic plans?
Amazon Web Services' head in the Nordic tells Computer Weekly about the region's increasing demand and use of the cloud Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2017
TSB to introduce iris scan authentication in September 2017
TSB customers will soon be able to access their mobile bank accounts through iris scanning, which is regarded as the most secure biometric authentication available Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ANZ: Cyber security plan bears fruit
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at protecting citizens, companies and critical infrastructure, has made significant headway over the past year, but the jury is still out on its long-term impact. In this month’s CW ANZ, we take a look at the progress of Australia’s national cyber security blueprint and what else needs to be done to better protect Australia’s interests in the global cyber security landscape. Also, read about what the Australian government is doing to better guard public sector IT systems against cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jul 2017
CW ASEAN: Stay alert to threats
With cyber threats intensifying in recent years, from the global outbreak of ransomware to intrusions of university networks to access government data, the role of threat intelligence in anticipating and mitigating threats has become more important than ever. In this month’s CW ASEAN, learn how organizations can make the most out of threat data feeds in an intelligence-driven security strategy. Also, find out how companies can navigate the ominous cyber threat landscape by investing in cyber security technology and processes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2017
London Stock Exchange uses IBM blockchain technology
The London Stock Exchange is testing out IBM's blockchain technology in a platform to help SME operations become more transparent Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
18 Jul 2017
Why company directors need to focus on software licensing small print
Heads of businesses risk breaching the Companies Act, fines, or a possible jail sentence if they fail to take software licensing risks into account Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Jul 2017
Stamford Bridge to offer stadium connectivity in partnership with Ericsson
Ericsson has begun its partnership with Chelsea to offer home fans a “seamless” connected experience Continue Reading
By- Zach Emmanuel, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jul 2017
Post Office defence in computer system legal case due this week
The Post Office will this week present its defence against allegations brought by subpostmasters in a group legal action Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Jul 2017
HPE and CSC merger wins confidence of Zurich
Zurich Insurance has demonstrated confidence in CSC's merger with HPE through a contract extension Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Jul 2017
Visa encourages US businesses to go cashless with £500,000 in hard cash
Card giant offers small US businesses financial support to upgrade their payments technology if they agree to abandon cash Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Jul 2017
HMRC’s customs IT system may not be ready before Brexit
National Audit Office is concerned that customs declaration service will not be ready in time for the UK’s departure from the EU because significant challenges remain Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2017
Cognizant opens London lab to help customers with digitisation
Cognizant has opened its latest digital development centre in London, where it will work with customers and partners on digital business challenges Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Jul 2017
The dawn of a new era for Dell EMC
Dell EMC’s Paul Henaghan is no stranger to industry consolidation, having worked for tech companies that were acquired by Oracle and Software AG. Here, the president of Dell EMC in South Asia and Korea shares what it is doing to streamline its salesforce, his views of the hyper-convergence space and the company’s strategy for tackling the APAC market Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
12 Jul 2017
Most Influential Women in UK IT 2017: Entrants to the Hall of Fame
Each year Computer Weekly recognises several great women from the IT industry and their lifetime achievements in its Most Influential Women in UK IT Hall of Fame Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
12 Jul 2017
MoJ electronic monitoring programme fails to achieve value for money, says NAO
National Audit Office slams severely delayed MoJ electronic tag project for series of failures, including being too ambitious, not delivering benefits and procurement shambles Continue Reading
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E-Zine
11 Jul 2017
The data analytics behind the Wimbledon tennis championships
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how the All England Lawn Tennis Club is working with IBM to use data analytics to engage with fans of the Wimbledon championships. We examine whether IT automation will kill tech jobs or solve the growing skills gap. And we look at the issues around data portability between public cloud providers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2017
Experian admits mobile and online issues after system upgrade
Some customers of credit referencing company are having problems accessing a service they pay for following an IT upgrade and large customer migration to a new system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Jul 2017
Nordic CIO interview: Ann Hellenius, City of Stockholm
Stockholm’s CIO is relishing the challenge of trying to make the Swedish capital the smartest city in the world Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2017
Citizens Advice calls for roll-out of Universal Credit to be paused
A report by the advisory charity highlights issued around making and managing claims online, lack of digital skills and problems with identity verification through Gov.uk Verify Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jul 2017
Why now is the time to appoint a chief agility officer
Companies need to innovate and find new ways of getting products to the market more quickly. Appointing a chief agility officer to the board will help Continue Reading
By- Simon Masters and Tess Bregman
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News
05 Jul 2017
Sweden trials blockchain for land registry management
Swedish land registry is trying out blockchain as a means of proving ownership Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2017
Most influential women in UK tech: The 2017 longlist
Every year, Computer Weekly asks the technology industry to nominate who it thinks are the most influential women in UK tech – here is the 2017 longlist Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Jun 2017
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack
Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2017
To gain diversity we must ‘redefine’ how tech is perceived
To encourage more minorities into IT, Google’s head of diversity and inclusion in Europe claims the industry needs to redefine the stereotypes around what a job in tech entails Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Jun 2017
Interview: Louise McCarthy and Valeria Della Rosa, EBRD
Two women are at the helm of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development’s technology change programme – the bank’s first-ever digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2017
The human apprentices behind robotic automation
IT apprentices are helping large businesses transform their back-office processes through software robots Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
21 Jun 2017
Pirated software used to spread malware in APAC
A regional study by a Singapore university has found that counterfeit software distributed through discs and file-sharing networks is plagued by malware Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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Feature
20 Jun 2017
What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
14 Jun 2017
HR technology essential to cutting-edge customer service, say big businesses
If you can’t get your internal HR systems right, the business will suffer – Jaguar Land Rover, Lufthansa and Russia’s Sberbank explain why Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
09 Jun 2017
Patent group prepares for tough data protection laws by moving HR to the cloud
CPA Global to replace ERP-based HR system as it gears up to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Jun 2017
Rethink risk through the lens of antifragility
Antifragility is an exciting alternative that fuses value and risk, and CIOs and IT executives are well positioned to help Continue Reading
By- Bill Murray, Leading Edge Forum
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News
07 Jun 2017
Challenger bank technology arm hires former ABN Amro IT executive as CIO
Bank and banking technology supplier Fidor hires an experienced banking CIO to support its international expansion Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
07 Jun 2017
Malaysia’s Cyberjaya to get smart city boost
Tipped as Malaysia's Silicon Valley, the Cyberjaya township will pilot a slew of smart city projects, including e-payments and mobile bus ticketing Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
06 Jun 2017
Lloyds bank staff will move to IBM in outsourcing deal
About 1,500 IT staff at Lloyds Banking Group will join IBM as part of an IT infrastructure outsourcing agreement Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2017
Digital economy to contribute 7% of Australia’s GDP
Besides improving living standards, digital technologies could also lead to a resurgence of manufacturing in Australia Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Jun 2017
General Election 2017: Who gets the tech vote?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK votes for a new government in the 2017 general election, we examine the digital policies in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties, and hear what IT trade body TechUK would like to see for the tech sector from the next administration. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2017
Why and how men in the technology industry have helped women progress
Many have argued gender parity will not happen in the technology industry without help from the top. Since the top is predominantly male, we’ve reached out to some of the men in the industry who are helping to drive tech equality Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
31 May 2017
Hundreds of sub-postmasters have applied to join IT-related legal action since March
The number of sub-postmasters who claim to have suffered as a result of a faulty Post Office IT system has reached 1,300 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
31 May 2017
Norwegian bakery chain gets the taste of mobile reporting
Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2017
Swedish government agencies join IT spending benchmarking service
Government agencies in Sweden are using a tool by Apptio to help them gain a better understanding of IT costs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
23 May 2017
Global ransomware attack could be a security wake-up call
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the global WannaCry ransomware attack that struck the NHS and spread across 150 countries – will it be the wake-up call that finally makes organisations take cyber security seriously? We find out how Moscow is leading the way in smart city digitisation. And our latest buyer’s guide examines customer experience management. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2017
Dutch railway uses IoT to reduce people jams
Railway stations in The Netherlands are monitoring the movement of travellers to manage traffic flow and reduce people jams Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2017
Customer experience transformation at Macquarie bank brings legacy system retirement as a bonus
Australia’s Macquarie bank builds a data layer on top of legacy IT systems to transform customer experience Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
15 May 2017
Political turmoil threatens global IT services sector
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the threats to the global IT services sector caused by US president Donald Trump’s protectionist rhetoric, and by the UK’s planned departure from the EU. Home Office IT chief Sarah Wilkinson discusses the challenges of digital transformation in a large government department. And we find out how business leaders need to improve their digital skills. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2017
Nordic region competes for datacentre dominance
The Nordic region is an attractive region for datacentres as demand for cloud services in the area grows Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2017
Highly skilled professionals at risk of being replaced by computers
Highly skilled jobs will be replaced by artificial intelligence by 2022, says Gartner Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 May 2017
Large UK businesses increasingly want CEOs to have IT background
More large businesses in the UK want a CEO that has a good understanding of IT Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
04 May 2017
Metropolitan Police to hit massive IT overspend
The Metropolitan Police Service is set to massively overspend on IT as it attempts to improve digital policing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 May 2017
Mayor of London seeks chief digital officer
Capital’s first-ever chief digital officer will oversee the digital transformation of public services across London Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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E-Zine
02 May 2017
How to deal with data under GDPR
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we take an in-depth look at GDPR – the new EU General Data Protection Regulation - with only 12 months left for organisations to prepare for significant changes in data management. We hear how one firm is using machine learning to revolutionise online fashion retail. And we examine how CIOs can apply lessons from buying software to improve digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2017
Case study: Specsavers furthers digital transformation with single customer view
UK retailer Specsavers has been in the process of digital transformation for several years, and has now partnered with Fujitsu to eliminate disparate systems and create a single customer view Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
26 Apr 2017
Infor to buy cloud BI company Birst
Infor is buying cloud analytics firm Birst in a move to bolster its cloud-first ERP orientation Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
20 Apr 2017
How to ensure tech staff gain ‘essential soft skills’
Nottingham Trent University’s infrastructure services manager explains how she has made sure her technology team have the essential soft skills they need to support users Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
20 Apr 2017
Banks suffer average of 85 attempted serious cyber attacks a year, and one-third are successful
Banks face daily cyber attacks, many of which succeed in stealing data, research finds Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
19 Apr 2017
How Dutch university quickly connected thousands of students to new learning management system
Dutch university TU Delft is replacing its legacy learning management system after 17 years Continue Reading
By- Rian van Heur
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News
19 Apr 2017
How Oracle tackles licensing discrepancies
The recent publication of court filings from a licence dispute case shows a catalogue of 'damaging' techniques the supplier used following an audit Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
12 Apr 2017
Chatbots, Fitbits and AI: IT suppliers identify the top trends in HR technology
Businesses are using Fitbits, artificial intelligence and chatbots to improve working life as competition increases to recruit talented ‘millennials’ Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Apr 2017
IR35 reforms: Stakeholders warn of risk to public sector IT projects as contractors walk
With the IR35 reforms coming into force today, 6 April, contracting stakeholders warn of the widespread threat the changes pose to the delivery of public sector IT projects Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2017
Middle East enterprises urged to embrace governance, risk and compliance
The enforcement of corporate governance issues is still variable throughout the Middle East and making a strong business case for investment in GRC can be a challenge. Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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News
05 Apr 2017
Technology investments core to JP Morgan Chase success
US investment bank is reaping the benefits of its $9.5bn annual technology spend Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Apr 2017
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut gets sweet on cloud
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is increasingly using cloud-based apps to improve productivity and reduce costs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
05 Apr 2017
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank unveils data analytics platform
Free platform made available to bank’s customers at a time when only 34% of the country’s SMEs are making data-driven decisions Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
04 Apr 2017
UK tech braced for Brexit
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK government invokes Article 50 to leave the EU, we find out the tech sector’s concerns over two years of Brexit uncertainty. Our latest buyer’s guide looks at how to deploy SAP Hana, the software giant’s in-memory database suite. And we ask CIOs what they think about blockchain, the distributed ledger technology that’s generating so much excitement (and hype) in the IT community. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2017
HMRC contractors leave over inside IR35 ruling
HMRC has begun classifying its public sector contractors as "inside IR35", prompting fears of a digital "brain drain" at the organisation Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
29 Mar 2017
Russian Airline at home in the cloud
S7 Airlines in Russia looks set to move more of its IT to the cloud after successful infrastructure-as-a-service project Continue Reading
By- Vladimir Kozlov
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Blog Post
29 Mar 2017
The digital revolution is unstoppable, inevitable - and bigger than Brexit
Let’s start with the disclosure. I voted for the UK to remain in the European Union (EU). My reasoning at the time was that the EU is an over-bureaucratic, dysfunctional organisation that ought to ... Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
28 Mar 2017
Threats grow in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector
Saudi Arabia's wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime? Continue Reading
By- Triska Hamid
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News
28 Mar 2017
1,000 sub-postmasters apply to join IT-related group litigation against Post Office
Group legal action against Post Office relates to allegedly faulty Horizon computer system Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Mar 2017
Serco uses HR technology to cut recruitment bill
International outsourced services supplier Serco is investing in HR recruitment technology to help it hire 15,000 to 20,000 people a year Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Mar 2017
IR35 research: 85% of contractors will quit public sector if tax status changed
Research by tax advisers QDos Contractor suggests few public sector off-payroll workers would be willing to stick around if made to pay the same tax as salaried staff Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
14 Mar 2017
CIO interview: Simon McCalla, Nominet
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Mar 2017
Portakabin’s biggest-ever IT investment unifies CRM
Modular construction firm is moving to a single source of business information through cloud technology and services Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Mar 2017
Vodafone brings offshore contact centre work to UK
Mobile operator Vodafone is creating 2,100 jobs in the UK by reducing the amount of call centre work done offshore Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Mar 2017
Danish shipping company uses blockchain in IBM partnership
Maersk and IBM test out the application of blockchain technology to track and manage the paper trail of shipping containers around the world Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2017
Centrica eliminates more than 20 IT systems after replacing SAP with cloud HR technology
Energy and services company claims major savings in IT costs after moving its HR services to the cloud Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
07 Mar 2017
Escaping waterfall government and the myth of 'digital transformation'
An agile approach to digital programmes will not transform Whitehall unless the waterfall approach to policy and decision-making is overhauled too Continue Reading
By- Jerry Fishenden and Cassian Young
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News
07 Mar 2017
ZF Group opens doors to Hyderabad tech centre
German car parts manufacturer ZF Group opens a technology centre in India to focus on software lead innovation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
07 Mar 2017
Industrial control systems pose big risk to security
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to critical national infrastructure from security vulnerabilities in legacy industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2017
Virtual reality simulation helps KLM engineers escape in an emergency
Dutch airline KLM develops virtual reality simulation to show engineers what to do if a maintenance hangar catches fire Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Mar 2017
Thorough network upgrade underpins University of Law’s IT
Legal education specialist the University of Law has undertaken a multi-million pound future IT project to refresh its networks, Wi-Fi and datacentre infrastructures across multiple locations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
06 Mar 2017
Deutsche Bank creates group-wide CIO role
New chief will drive technology transformation across the bank Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Mar 2017
MoD ditches spreadsheets for SaaS-based collaboration tool
The Ministry of Defence is taking advantage of G-Cloud for collaboration software to manage its global activities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
28 Feb 2017
Navigating software licences
In this week’s Computer Weekly, after SAP won a court case against a major customer, Diageo, over £58m in charges for indirect use of its software, we look at what this means for users. We talk to the IT consultancy that recruits only autistic IT professionals. And we look at the CIO’s big challenges for the year and find out what CEOs expect of their IT leaders. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2017
Hundreds more sub-postmasters apply to join group action against Post Office
Initial hearing regarding sub-postmasters who say they were wrongly punished for false accounting reveals admission by Post Office legal team Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
23 Feb 2017
CW Nordics: Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017
In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017 we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists. Also read about the Nordic region as a hotspot for IT startups, with Sweden punching above its weight in financial technology. And find out how board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Feb 2017
Software asset management maturity in the age of SaaS
For asset tracking, software as a service is no different from any other type of software licensing – but the process of software asset management needs adapting Continue Reading
By- Rory Canavan, SAM Charter
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News
17 Feb 2017
HPE services and CSC to become DXC Technology
The merger between HP's services division and CSC will launch in April 2017 and is expected to save the companies billions Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
15 Feb 2017
UAE bank builds predictive marketing models
Rakbank is using SAS analytics software to better understand its customers following a successful implementation of the supplier’s anti-money laundering software Continue Reading
By- Edward Banda
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Feature
14 Feb 2017
Cloud contracts are still a minefield
Cloud computing is maturing in the enterprise space, but the contracts that underpin cloud services have not evolved at the same pace Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Feb 2017
Autodata turns to big data to predict vehicle failures
Vehicle data company sees 30% jump in revenue after moving to open source software and opening its data to garages, insurers and parts companies Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly