Mobile apps and software
Mobile apps and app stores have introduced a new way of developing and distributing software that opens up opportunities for corporate IT strategies. IT managers need to understand the relative merits of products such as Android, iOS, WebOS and Blackberry - and in particular the most popular enterprise mobile software, Blackberry Exchange Server (BES). We follow the latest developments in this fast-moving mobile apps and software sector.
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News
24 Jul 2024
Soracom unveils IoT connectivity platform with deeply embedded GenAI
Advanced internet of things connectivity provider launches services designed to accelerate deployment of larger and more complex IoT projects by embedding generative artificial intelligence capabilities more deeply in the IoT connectivity stack Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2024
New tech could help 18.6 million more NHS patients get better treatment
Study from a leading UK operator calculates that almost two-fifths of NHS staff believe new digital tools could help the health service reach 3% to 5% more patients, potentially benefiting at least 51,000 more people daily Continue Reading
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E-Zine
14 Jul 2014
Time for an upgrade? Why you should buy IT now
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as competitive pressures and new technologies drive down IT prices, we find out why now is a great time to buy IT. We examine why going digital means a different approach to IT management. And we hear the latest best practices for improving your customer engagement with IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2014
Google I/O: Extending Google's enterprise reach
At its annual developer conference last month, Google extended its enterprise portfolio boosting its security, storage and MDM products Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2014
Tablet sales to slow in 2014, says Gartner
Gartner findings show that sales of tablets are set to slow in 2014 as uptake moves into the late adopters phase in mature markets Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jul 2014
The pros and cons of iPads in the enterprise
The iPad is often the first platform for which developers produce apps – but it is substantially more expensive than its competitors Continue Reading
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Photo Story
01 Jul 2014
Wimbledon bunker tour: The IT behind the tennis championships
Computer Weekly goes behind the scenes at Wimbledon to investigate the technology supporting of one of the biggest tennis championships Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2014
Connected cars standard by end of 2018
Juniper Research study finds integrated in-vehicle connectivity and apps will become standard in new cars by the end of 2018 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Jun 2014
Supporting Apple in the enterprise
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide takes an in-depth look at how to support Apple products in an enterprise IT infrastructure. We find out how eBay built its own Openstack private cloud. And the chief of the government’s G-Cloud programme talks about changing public sector IT procurement. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
25 Jun 2014
Go Ahead uses Huddle to improve mobility
Go-Ahead transport’s engineers are using Huddle for mobility and collaboration when maintaining its fleet of vehicles. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2014
BlackBerry makes small profit in light of internal shakeups
BlackBerry has achieved a net profit of $23m with revenue of $966m in three months from May until the end of March 2014 Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2014
Facebook launches Slingshot to rival Snapchat
Facebook has launched its limited lifetime messaging app Slingshot in the US to rival Snapchat Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2014
Can Salesforce.com re-engineer business IT?
With 1.5 million developers and a new focus on industry solutions, is Salesforce.com a business platform? Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2014
Register to vote online goes live
The latest online transactional service from government has gone live as part of the ‘digital by default’ initiative Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2014
EE drives mobile phone deals with CRM software implementation
Mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere claims a 400% increase in phone deals after rolling out customer relationship management software Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2014
UK airports lead move to cloud services
UK airports are at the vanguard of using cloud to develop innovative services, says Gatwick CIO. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2014
Three ditches data roaming charges in five more countries
Mobile operator Three adds Finland, France, Israel, Norway and Switzerland to its Feel At Home service Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2014
Android Outlook app has privacy issues, warn researchers
Microsoft’s Outlook.com app for Android is exposing users' data, warn security researchers Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2014
Case study: Bank of America and Nationwide use in-branch telepresence
Bank of America and Nationwide implement video conferencing technology to enable customers to speak to banking specialists Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2014
Tablet banking to quickly overtake mobile banking
The number of people in Europe banking on tablets will grow at twice the rate of those on mobile phones, with security concerns not a major driver Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2014
IT headcount lags behind growth in digital strategies
There is a huge gap in technology staffing for e-commerce operations, according to a new report from analyst Forrester Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2014
EE looks forward to 5G
Telecoms firm EE is in the midst of its 4G roll-out, and predicts that 5G will not begin appearing commercially until at least 2020 Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2014
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?
Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2014
Vodafone cuts 121 staff with Burton site closure
A review of Vodafone sites following its 2012 acquisition of Cable & Wireless Worldwide will see its Vodafone Business Services centre in Burton-on-Trent shut down, with 121 jobs at risk Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2014
CIO interview: Robert Teagle, European IT director, Starbucks Coffee
Robert Teagle leads IT across the 30 markets that Starbucks owns and operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2014
Gartner: CIOs spend more on BI as business growth returns
The return to business growth is driving IT spending among UK and Irish CIOs, according to Gartner's 2014 CIO Agenda survey Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2014
Transforming business at the intersection of marketing and technology
Businesses have to change themselves quickly and dramatically if they want to survive and thrive, say Bob Lord and Ray Velez, CEO and CTO of razorfish, in this extract from their book, Covnerge. Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2014
Are retailers using data analytics to their advantage?
Computer Weekly looks at the challenges the retail sector faces in taking advantage of data analysis Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2014
Endless aisle solution helps Crocs cope with small retail space
Footwear retailer Crocs has implemented an endless aisle solution in its 200-plus stores in the US which helps overcome small store space Continue Reading
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Photo Story
04 Apr 2014
Test drive: Is Microsoft Office for iPad a strong start for mobile Office?
Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad on 27 March 2014, with immediate availability in Apple’s App Store. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2014
Competition from FinTech startups keeps big suppliers on their toes
Big suppliers in the financial technology space are becoming more agile because of the competition from startup technology companies Continue Reading
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E-Zine
31 Mar 2014
Where next for the NHS Care.data programme?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, healthcare IT experts talk about the next steps for the controversial NHS Care.data plan to create a database of medical records. Is Moore’s Law running out? We hear about the future of processor technology. And our latest buyer’s guide looks at how data analytics can improve IT security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2014
Can the mainframe remain relevant in the cloud and mobile era?
IBM mainframes run more than 1.1m transactions per second, yet the mainframe has remained largely unfashionable. We investigate Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2014
M&S uses social media to make customers happy and drive sales
Marks and Spencer has been using social media to engage with its customers and has seen a significant increase in sales from its marketing campaigns Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Mar 2014
The digital CIO: How digital technology will change the way organisations work
If you are an IT leader, digital technology is likely to be a pivotal factor in your career over the next five years Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2014
Case study: How John Lewis conquered the web
An in-depth look at the inside story of John Lewis' £40m e-commerce strategy. Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2014
Apps rEvolution
This report from CSC describes the Apps rEvolution: an evolution in technology that is creating revolutionary business and personal change. Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2014
Startup profile: Lowdown
Lowdown is a British startup which has developed an app for meeting management Continue Reading
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News
12 Mar 2014
Case study: Footwear company Deckers takes e-commerce sites into the cloud
The company behind shoe brands including Ugg Australia and Teva is using a cloud-based digital commerce platform to support global expansion Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2014
Cabinet Office completes first user trial of consumer technologies
The Cabinet Office has completed its first user trial of consumer technologies within the department Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Mar 2014
No more email? Why companies are turning to collaboration technology
Collaboration technologies are helping companies improve their employees' work-life balance Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2014
MasterCard and Syniverse launch geolocation card verification service
MasterCard and Syniverse have launched a number of mobile and payment services for mobile users to use while travelling abroad Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2014
Mobile responsible for 32% of online sales
One third of all UK online sales were made using a mobile device in the last quarter of 2013 Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2014
Operators preventing dual SIM handsets
Acer claims that although its new handset offers dual SIM capabilities for the business user, mobile operators will stop the feature coming to market to protect revenues Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2014
Employee mobiles expose firms to attack, says Webroot
Employees mobile devices expose companies to malicious applications and attacks, according to the latest mobile threat report from Webroot Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Feb 2014
Living with Google Glass – not quite useful enough to overcome the dork-factor
Businesses will use Google Glass first, says Simon Dring after spending a few days living with the technology. Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2014
Virgin Atlantic trials Google Glass for Upper Class
The airline is piloting Google Glass with its staff at Heathrow to try and improve customer service Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2014
Head of BBM becomes latest BlackBerry casualty
Andrew Bocking is leaving the ailing mobile manufacturer as BlackBerry Messenger is integrated into the enterprise business Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2014
Met Police releases ‘Total Technology’ IT strategy
The Metropolitan Police Service has released a three to four-year plan on how to transform the use of technology in the organisation Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2014
Create a mobile policy employees can trust
With Gartner predicting a fifth of all enterprise BYOD projects would fail by 2016, we look at how businesses can embrace mobility successfully Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2014
Lenovo buys Google’s Motorola Mobility in $3bn deal
Google has announced the sale of its Motorola Mobility unit to Chinese computer maker Lenovo in a $3bn deal Continue Reading
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E-Zine
27 Jan 2014
Tablets in the workplace
In this week’s Computer Weekly, our latest buyer’s guide examines the rise of tablets in the workplace, and the options for how to fit them in to the corporate IT environment. After the latest RBS crash, we look at the risks to the UK banking system from over-reliance on legacy IT. And we find out from UK charity Cancer Research how flash storage helped deliver big improvements in application performance. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2014
Cloud to drive Cisco Indian mid-market growth in 2014
Cisco aims for growth in India by targeting the rising mid-market as 65% of India’s currently under-served mid-market firms plan to get more from their networks Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2014
Samsung profits fall in Q4 2013
Electronics firm Samsung sees profits fall 11% quarter on quarter – the first decline it has seen in two years Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2014
Top European IT initiative to support business in 2014?
Expanding IT to support business growth is one of the biggest areas of focus for IT departments in 2014, so what does this mean? Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2014
Samsung launches Smart Home ecosystem to connect home devices
Samsung has launched a connected home ecosystem at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Continue Reading
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News
31 Dec 2013
CW500 Club in 2013
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club attracts the top IT leaders in the UK to talk to their peers about the topical challenges they face Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2013
Retailers must distinguish between smartphones and tablets, says IBM
Mobile and online shopping increased this Boxing Day, according to IBM’s Digital Analytics Benchmark. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
23 Dec 2013
IT at the WWF Living Planet Centre
WWF’s Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK and aims to demonstrate to the public using technology how it is possible for people to live in harmony with nature Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2013
Next generation hotspots: The future of Wi-Fi?
A new solution for connecting to wireless hotspots could change the user experience forever. But as Steve Evans points out, there will need to be more collaboration in the telecoms and networking industries before we start to reap the benefits. Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2013
Research reveals widespread mobile app hacking
The top 100 paid Android apps and 56% of the top 100 paid Apple iOS apps have been hacked, research has revealed Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2013
Case study: London Borough of Islington’s smart working journey
The London Borough of Islington is using technology to ensure its staff are as productive as possible travelling along a ‘smart working journey’ Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Dec 2013
BlackBerry Enterprise Server – Should you stay or should you go?
John Chen’s recent open letter to BlackBerry customers holds many promises for the future Continue Reading
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News
05 Dec 2013
2014 IT Budget Benchmark
IT spending will grow by 3% in 2014 but this hides a significant growth in shadow IT spending by other parts of the business, the CEB 2014 IT Budget Benchmark reveals. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2013
Tech spend to increase in 2014 as executives explore big data
Over three-quarters of chief financial officers plan to increase technology investments in 2014 Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2013
BlackBerry CEO promises to ‘go back to enterprise roots’
As the mobile firm releases a BlackBerry Enterprise Service update, CEO John Chen promises to return to a corporate focus Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2013
IT budgets to rise by 3% in 2014 as companies step up spending on mobile
IT spending will increase by 3% in 2014, up from 1.8% last year. But shadow IT spending will add another 40% to technology budgets Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
Banks must engage effectively with customers via Twitter
Retail banks must take advantage of social media to engage with customers, said digital banking experts. Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2013
Argos brings O2 Wi-Fi to 735 stores
The retail giant is rolling out Wi-Fi to all its stores in time for the Christmas rush Continue Reading
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Photo Story
26 Nov 2013
Argos: a digital retailer
Argos has unveiled its first digital concept store, as part of the retailer’s aim to become a digital retailer over the next four and half years. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
25 Nov 2013
Embracing wearable technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the London researchers developing multi-sensory communications via wearable mobile devices and find out about the real-life business applications of the technology. We report from the Gartner Symposium on how CIOs are turning away from traditional IT suppliers to seek better innovation from smaller companies. And we look at the role of the IT leader and the IT department in 2020. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
21 Nov 2013
Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler plans his next move for the $500m software company
Alan Trefler discusses his plans for Pegasystems, the BPM and CRM specialist that has grown into a $500m a year company Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2013
Report highlights poor UK attitudes to mobile security
Businesses should note that many UK mobile users do not take security precautions and do not know how to guard against data theft Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2013
Human Capital Management
Computer Weekly looks at the steps companies have taken to improve talent management; bridging the gap between the cost savings promised by cloud technologies and the value they deliver. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2013
Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020
The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2013
CIO interview: Paolo Cinelli, CIO, Ikea
Ikea's priority is to get closer to its customers using a multi-channel approach which combines digital and traditional methods Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2013
Poundland chooses Microsoft Office 365 as it overhauls IT infrastructure
Poundland is implementing Microsoft Office 365 to enable staff to collaborate and communicate more efficiently. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2013
Technology Industry Survey 2014
From CTOs to software developers, architects to entrepreneurs, this report captures the opinions of people at the forefront of shaping our industry. Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2013
Luxury brands can avoid social media, says former Aston Martin director
Luxury brands do not need to jump onto social media sites to as part of their marketing and IT strategy 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
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News
01 Nov 2013
Case study: How CERN scientists collaborate with Vidyo
The European Nuclear Research centre moved from an internally developed video conferencing system to embrace SVC technology from Vidyo Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2013
Government calls for more data scientists in the UK
The government is calling on industry and academia to help produce more data scientists in the UK Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2013
Apple’s ‘arrogance’ offers Huawei opportunity
The vice-president of market for Huawei devices admits his firm has a fight on its hands to grow in the mobile market Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2013
Technology and innovation in European banks
Innovations in online and mobile, in video banking, social integration and CRM, are taking precedence to connect with banking customers Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2013
High-growth companies selected for government Future Fifty programme
The first high-growth UK companies have been chosen for the government’s Future Fifty fast-track programme. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2013
Government overhauls security classification to fit digital age
In its first overhaul since World War II the government is consolidating six security bands to three with a system deemed more appropriate in the digital age. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2013
The challenges of using mobile devices in the public sector
The government is allowing the public sector to implement BYOD schemes, but the guidelines are limiting and challenges still remain Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2013
Siemens Enterprise Communications rebrands as Unify
The communications company will rebrand in time to launch its latest unified communications solution, code-named Project Ansible Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2013
IBM interns join ShopDirect to combine gamification and Twitter analysis
Undergraduate ShopDirect interns spent the summer with IBM on a project using gamification and Twitter to engage with customers Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2013
Steve Ballmer uses final investor call to target Google
In his last investor call as CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer took the opportunity to attack Google’s business practices Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2013
BlackBerry quietly launches Z30 smartphone
Mobile manufacturer BlackBerry has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z30, to little fanfare Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Sep 2013
The cross-platform app development challenge
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the challenges for software developers creating cross-platform applications for multiple mobile and desktop devices. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf talks about his fears for web freedom after the NSA surveillance scandal. We find out how outsourcing strategies will change in a digital world where business executives control more of the IT budget. And we look at how networking technology supports the top Formula One racing teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
16 Sep 2013
Humans are the ultimate mobile platform – pictures from Intel Developer Forum 2013
"How can computers change the world?" asks the chip giant, Intel at its annual Developer Forum in San Francisco. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
11 Sep 2013
Apple launches latest additions to product line: iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iOS7
Apples introduces two new handsets: iPhone 5S and 5C, and its latest operating system iOS7 Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2013
CW500: Best practice in BYOD
Simon Furber, Network Manager at Brunel University, highlights the key issues to consider when introducing BYOD in your organisation. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2013
CW500: BYOD Mistakes and Opportunities
Steve Trigg, independent consultant and former banking IT executive, draws on his experience advising major banks on BYOD programmes in this presentation. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2013
Special report on SAP
This 9 page special report, independently written by Computer Weekly and updated for 2013, gives you the key facts on SAP, its strategy, products and services and financial performance. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Sep 2013
What buying Nokia means for Microsoft customers
In this week’s Computer Weekly, following Microsoft’s $7.2bn purchase of Nokia’s mobile phone business, we look at what the deal means for the software giant’s customers. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the options for cloud storage systems. And we offer seven expert tips for securing Android devices in the enterprise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Sep 2013
Gartner: Benefits of mobile collaboration
The rapid adoption of smart devices, both in the workplace and outside, has raised expectations about accessibility and user experience Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2013
How the sale of Nokia’s mobile phone business will affect Microsoft
Microsoft forges ahead with Steve Ballmer's vision to focus on hardware, software and services, with the $7.2bn acquisition of Nokia Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2013
Top 10 Android security tips
As Android becomes more prevalent in the enterprise, Computer Weekly gives you 10 top tips for keeping your devices secure Continue Reading
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Photo Story
12 Aug 2013
Cross-platform app development - is there one tool to rule them all?
One code base, multiple targets is the renaissance of cross-platform development. Tim Anderson looks at a selection of mobile development tools Continue Reading