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
30 May 2025
Rethinking secure comms: Are encrypted platforms still enough?
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
30 May 2025
Dutch businesses lag behind in cyber resilience as threats escalate
While non-IT business professionals in the middle of their careers face the most disruption from AI, professionals in the IT services sector and their employers must prepare for change Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2013
IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology
Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Oct 2013
Companies are not taking advantage of data analytics, research says
Research by Bersin by Deloitte shows that 86% of businesses have yet to progress beyond using their HR data to generate basic reports Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Oct 2013
Six tips to help you negotiate the best deal with your datacentre provider
Your willingness to negotiate can make a big difference to the deal you get, says Anthony Day, associate at law firm DLA Piper Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
28 Oct 2013
Financing IT purchases
There are a number of ways a new IT platform can be acquired but choosing the right method for your business is key. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2013
HP and Diageo take different paths to cloud-based HR
HP and Diageo took very different approaches when they deployed cloud-based human resources (HR) software from Workday Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Oct 2013
Toyota e-learning upgrade aims to cut mechanics' training time by up to a year
Car distributor Toyota Motor Europe is using e-learning to manage the training and certification of motor technicians and engineers Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
08 Oct 2013
Government pledges extra £100m to Enterprise Zones
Communities secretary Eric Pickles confirms the additional funding to help complete infrastructure projects around the new business hubs Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
30 Sep 2013
Charity uses cloud HR system to keep track of staff working in danger zones
It took a disaster in Haiti to demonstrate to charity World Vision why it needed better HR systems Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
30 Sep 2013
IT for talent management
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we kick off our latest buyer’s guide looking at the growing interest in IT for human capital management. After the latest Gmail outage, we ask how IT leaders should prepare for cloud service failures. And we examine how big data and mobility are changing the way companies engage with customers. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2013
Oracle OpenWorld 2013: Businesses need to have constant digital conversations with the CIO, says PwC
Companies which have strong digital conversations across their business are more likely to be successful in sales, innovation and growth Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2013
BMW gears up IT resilience with private cloud infrastructure
After testing and validating its own private cloud services, BMW's IT team is ready to use it in production Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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Photo Story
17 Sep 2013
Six tips on how to create a clear project plan
A six-step approach for the project manager on how to create a project plan. Continue Reading
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
13 Sep 2013
Businesses hit digital roadblock due to paper processes
A survey of business and IT leaders has found that paper-based processes are creating inefficiencies Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
03 Sep 2013
IT budgets in India are fastest growing in Asia Pacific
Indian organizations are increasing their IT budgets more than any other country in the Asia Pacific region with 19% increasing IT spending by more than 10% in 2013, according to Forrester research. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Aug 2013
The CMO–CIO disconnect
This study from Accenture reveals the extent of the disconnect between chief marketing officers (CMOs) and chief information officers (CIOs), and offers advice on how to bridge the gap. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2013
CW buyer’s guide: managing identity & access
This 10-page guide to identity and access management examines how to find a balance between the needs of the business and regulators Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2013
Winning the Paper Wars
This report from AIIM, a global community of IT professionals, assess the ROI of paper free projects, the drivers for eliminating paper, and the hurdles. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Aug 2013
The dangers of internet cafés
Businesses need clear computer use policies and need to ensure staff are properly trained in data protection, writes Garry Mackay Continue Reading
By- Garry Mackay
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News
09 Aug 2013
Enterprises spend more on third-party datacentres than in-house ones: Uptime survey
Uptime Institute’s annual datacentre industry survey reveals shift in IT spend away from enterprise-owned datacentres to outsourced options Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
08 Aug 2013
CW Buyers Guide: Human Resource Management
In this 10-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the HR Management technologies available and what they can offer to organisations. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2013
A business case for games play at work
How businesses can use computer games techniques to motivate staff at work Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
30 Jul 2013
Big data journalism exposes offshore tax dodgers
How journalists harnessed big data to challenge offshore financial secrecy Continue Reading
By- Duncan Campbell and Craig Shaw
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News
29 Jul 2013
Dutch banking regulator approves use of AWS public cloud in the financial sector
Dutch banking watchdog approves use of AWS cloud in websites, mobile apps, retail banking platforms, HPC and credit risk analysis Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
18 Jul 2013
Using ICT financing for strategic gain
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamford offer advice to smaller businesses on financing and leasing of ICT hardware and software Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2013
Nucleus Research ROI Vendor Comparison Scorecard
This tool provides a single page scorecard for comparing vendors across 14 weighted factors. It generates an overall score for each vendor along with a risk assessment based on the weighting of the factors. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
Business Reimagined
Reimagining business is about waking up to a new environment based on technology that liberates rather than constrains, writes Dave Coplin. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
The Global State of the PMO 2013
ESI International, assess the state of the Project Management Office (PMO) in its third annual world-wide survey. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
Research snapshot – A corporate view of Mobile Strategy
This Research Snapshot from Vanson Bourne looks at the impact of mobile strategy on businesses. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2013
CW500: Back to the Future: Big Data at Channel 4
Bob Harris, Chief Technology Officer of Channel 4 Television, explains the broadcaster's approach to big data in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2013
CIO interview: Anne Boden, COO, Allied Irish Bank - on moving to private cloud
AIB’s private cloud has meant a tenfold reduction in the number of Oracle databases and gives the bank internal technological ability and development flexibility to respond to a changing and demanding market Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2013
Case study: Toyota fleet management system gathers global fork-lift truck data remotely
Toyota Material Handling Europe develops operational data management system that monitors and controls fork-lift trucks globally Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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Feature
04 Jul 2013
From chess to ping pong: How Pegasystems is capturing the Fortune 500
Pegasystems is winning business from the world's leading companies as business process management technology enters the mainstream Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Jun 2013
How BP made its IT future-ready with a hybrid cloud infrastructure
BP bridged its cloud gap with a cautious and calculated approach using a mix of private cloud, public cloud and in-house IT infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
19 Jun 2013
HR technology booming as businesses turn to the cloud
Over the next 18 months, 60% of companies plan to roll out HR technology solutions, says analyst group Bersin by Deloitte. Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jun 2013
Investigation into Post Office accounting system to drill down on strongest cases
The investigation into the Post Office’s allegedly faulty accounting system will focus on a select few of the 47 claims Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Opinion
18 Jun 2013
The challenges of information governance in our increasingly litigious age
Formulating the right enterprise-wide information governance policies is essential in heading off potential legal and compliance costs Continue Reading
By- Doug Miles
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News
17 Jun 2013
IT departments to shrink dramatically within five years as cloud takes over
IT professionals will need to rethink their careers as corporate IT departments undergo a radical restructuring over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Jun 2013
Frimley Park NHS deploys VDI for efficiency and BYOD
When the NHS trust came under pressure to make its IT budget go further, it opted to deploy VDI in its A&E department Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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News
10 Jun 2013
The Future of Corporate IT
This research study from CEB identifies five opportunities for CIOs to drive productivity and growth as organisations adopt new working practices. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2013
CIO interview: Steve Monaghan, IT & e-commerce director, Waterstones
After a year of turmoil caused by migration away from HMV, the IT team at Waterstones is finally finding room to think about strategy Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2013
Sweating your datacentre’s IT assets - is it a good idea?
Amid economic uncertainties, businesses want to get more from existing IT assets. But does it make sense from an IT point of view? Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2013
Tesco uses big data to cut cooling costs by up to €20m
Tesco is aiming to save over €20m a year by using sophisticated analytical technology to ensure its chillers work at optimum temperature Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2013
Gartner: Big data will transform customer relationship management technology
CIOs need to start thinking how to integrate big data into their customer relationship management (CRM) systems, says technology analyst Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
21 May 2013
Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
13 May 2013
Workplace IT services in flux: wherever, whenever, whatever
Enterprise computing is in upheaval as the emphasis shifts towards automation and user-device provision. Continue Reading
By- Bill Martorelli and Wolfgang Benkel
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News
08 May 2013
Domino’s Pizza plans to move web services to the cloud
After using cloud for testing and development apps, Domino’s Pizza is now looking to move its web services to the cloud Continue Reading
By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
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Opinion
29 Apr 2013
Empowering users: It is not all about BYOD
The real benefits of bring your own device (BYOD) only arise when the right culture and mindset are developed Continue Reading
By- Tony Lock, Freeform Dynamics
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News
24 Apr 2013
Mobile Expense Management
Analysts Rob Bamforth and Clive Longbottom advises businesses on ways to manage the cost of mobile communications. Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2013
IT pay & compensation survey 2012/2013
This report assess the bonuses and pay rises IT professionals received in 2012 and their compensation expectations for 2013 Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2013
Case study: London's Olympic network from BT
After receiving an honourable mention in the European user awards for networking, Computer Weekly looks at the challenge of rolling out the network for the London Olympic Games in 2012 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
By- John Steveni
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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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News
20 Mar 2013
CIO interview: Darrell Stein, IT director, Marks & Spencer
As M&S develops its multi-channel capability, Darrell Stein and his team are delivering projects focused on innovation and profitability Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2013
AstraZeneca appoints new CIO David Smoley
Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca has appointment David Smoley as chief information officer Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
18 Feb 2013
Benefits Management: How to increase the business value of your IT projects
This book extract explains how organisation can uses benefits management techniques to increase the value of IT projects to the business. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2013
IT budgets to grow in 2013 as economy bumps along
UK IT departments are planning to spend more on IT in 2013 despite the downturn, a worldwide survey of IT managers has revealed Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
06 Feb 2013
The year of Application Performance Management (APM)
Bob Tarzey and Clive Longbottom explain why IT executives are prioritising Application Performance Management to address demands for better performance and to meet business goals. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2013
EasyJet lifts off with Azure seat bookings
The Azure cloud has allowed Easyjet to enable web site and mobile users to check seat availability Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
28 Jan 2013
IT Services Purchase Intentions 2013
This survey of over 130 European IT professionals from Computer Weekly and TechTarget examines company's buying plans for IT services in 2013. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2013
Businesses wasting billions storing unnecessary data
CIOs are urged to rethink their backup strategies following warnings that companies are wasting billions on unnecessary storage Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
18 Jan 2013
IT Project Management: Guide to estimating timescales and resources.
Learn how to estimate the effort and timescales required for IT projects with this extract from Project management for IT-related projects. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2013
Business Continuity Management Systems
Brush-up you knowledge of the practical aspects of business continuity management with this book extract. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2013
Integrating and monitoring business-to-business (B2B) value chains
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on putting in place an effective, integrated, overall B2B solution. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jan 2013
IT contractors seek to fill skills gap left by public sector cuts
IT contractors are increasingly confident about job opportunities in the public sector due to reductions in the civil service's head count, finds research Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
08 Jan 2013
Misuse of social media could wreak havoc, warns World Economic Forum
The rapid spread of false information through social media poses a growing threat to business and society, the World Economic Forum has warned Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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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
06 Dec 2012
CW Buyer's Guide: Desktop virtualisation
This eight-page buyer's guide looks at desktop virtualisation and identifies some of the options IT directors must consider when planning a virtualisation project. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
CW Special Report on TCS
This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on TCS, its strategy, products and services and financial performance. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
CW Special report on Wipro
This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on Wipro, its strategy, products and services and financial performance. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
Key Insights for Building “Consumerised” End-User Services
This report extract from the Corporate Executive Board gives IT organisations an insight into the best approaches to building and managing consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
De-risking IT Lifecycle Management
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth offer advice on managing IT assets more effectively. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
Don't sweat assets, liberate them!
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth look at the benefits of IT lifecycle management (ITLM) 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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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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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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
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
05 Nov 2012
The DNA of the CIO
This major piece of research from Ernst & Young provides fresh insight into what it is to be a Chief Information Officer (CIO) today. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2012
Cloud HR pivotal to Direct Line share offering
Cloud HR proved pivotal to insurance group Direct Line separating from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) before it launched on the stock market Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
25 Oct 2012
Government expected to unveil eight IDA suppliers for online services
The government is to announce suppliers – including PayPal, BT and the Post Office – to provide identity assurance (IDA) for online public services Continue Reading
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
23 Oct 2012
Windows 8 Buyer's Guide
What does Windows 8 offer for businesses ? Download this 11 page guide to find out. 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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
01 Oct 2012
Acumin Contract Rate Index August 2012
Check out the daily contract rates for IT security professionals in this research from Acumin and Computer Weekly. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2012
Service excellence and Managed Print Services
First class service and support is essential in a managed print service, say analysts Louella Fernandes and Clive Longbottom. Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2012
The ROI for ERP: An Overall Approach
Nucleus Research offers advice on calculating the return on investment (ROI) for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2012
Activision uses Salesforce to serve gaming community
The Call of Duty designers use the Service Cloud and Chatter Communities to solve customer queries Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
18 Sep 2012
Special Report on Steria
This 5 page special report from Computer Weekly gives you the facts on Steria, its strategy, products and services and reviews its financial performance. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2012
Service Provider Performance
This exclusive report from KPMG assesses UK outsourcing trends and satisfaction levels with service providers. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2012
Tesco signs £65m datacentre deal to drive online expansion
Tesco expects to cut several millions each year from its IT bill following a 15-year £65m datacentre deal with Sentrum Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Sep 2012
Cabinet Office blacklists Fujitsu from government IT contract tenders
The Cabinet Office has banned Fujitsu and another IT supplier from tendering for public sector IT contracts as they constitute too high a risk Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
31 Aug 2012
Leading PC suppliers announce Windows 8 devices
HP, Dell, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo and Sony have announced products, from laptops to smartphones, which will run Microsoft’s new operating system. Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
30 Aug 2012
CIO mobile strategy
This article by Gartner analysts provides CIOs with a checklist of guidelines and questions to help businesses make the most out of the next generation mobile technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2012
Outsourcing IT services: goals and negotiations
Tactical and strategic negotiations are important to businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to the largest enterprises Continue Reading
By- Wolfgang Benkel
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News
24 Aug 2012
BI users slammed by IT as banshees and telepaths
Survey discovers IT professionals exasperated and world weary when confronted by BI users uncommunicative and exigent. Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Enterprise Applications Editor
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News
30 Jul 2012
Vodafone appoints new CEO of Cable & Wireless Worldwide
Following the acquisition of C&WW, Vodafone has transferred its head of global enterprise to run the new venture Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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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
By- Kathleen Hall, TechTarget
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News
27 Jun 2012
RBS set to sue supplier CA Technologies for software failure
Reports claim RBS is gearing up for legal action against US software supplier CA Technologies over the technical fault that crashed accounts Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
18 May 2012
How to improve your communication with your boss
Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 May 2012
Why the public sector is turning to multi-sourcing
Sarah Burnett explains why the public sector is moving from single sourcing to multi-sourcing, in an age of austerity. Continue Reading
By- Sarah Burnett, NelsonHall