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• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 E-Handbook

  A Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to secure and agile app development

  As apps become increasingly integral to business operations, the importance of keeping them secure can never be overstated. In this 15-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at how firms can protect apps from ransomware, why app creation needs to... Continue Reading

• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 E-Zine

  Real-time data analytics in action

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the emerging applications of real-time analytics and highlight the challenges for businesses to maximise the benefits. EU experts are calling for reform of US surveillance laws – we look at the issues. And ... Continue Reading

• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 News

  Researchers uncover database with 126 million unsecured records

  Business-to-business marketing firm OneMoreLead was storing tens of millions of records in an unsecured database, exposing at least 63 million people to fraud, identify theft and phishing campaigns Continue Reading

• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 Blog Post

  LinearB launches ‘Dev Interrupted’ community

  There’s that great line uttered by Winona Ryder in the movie of the same name when she says, “Maybe I was just crazy, maybe it was the sixties, maybe I was just a girl, interrupted.” The last comma ... Continue Reading

• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 News

  New machine learning algorithm to detect quantum errors

  University of Sydney and quantum control startup Q-CTRL have developed a new way to reduce quantum computing errors using custom machine learning algorithms Continue Reading

• August 10, 2021 10Aug2021 News

  How Grab is using Kafka in fraud detection

  Grab is using Apache Kafka in its fraud detection and prevention platform to ingest event streams from its mobile software development kits and client backends to pick up fraudulent activities Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Anglian Water firms up £24m data and digital framework

  Anglian Water has established a £24m data and digital programme to help meet its asset management plan objectives, as set by Ofwat Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Possible ransomware attack hits Italian vaccine booking system

  It is still unclear who is behind the attack that caused Covid-19 vaccine bookings in Lazio, Italy, to grind to a halt, as despite masses of files being encrypted no specific ransom demands have been made for the decryptor Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  UK broadband trial to investigate connectivity through water pipes

  Government-backed scheme to target broadband for hard-to-reach homes with fibre optic cables fed through utility mains, businesses and mobile masts without digging up roads Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Need for strong internet connection keeps Brits indoors

  Study from leading UK communications provider highlights that although a new normal is coming for a significant number of UK workers, so are new problems and the need to create a better work-life balance Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Healthcare providers to deliver 765 million teleconsultations globally by 2025

  Research reveals patients will use remote consultation services 3.6 times per year on average, but need for mobile devices and connectivity will limit uptake of telehealth services to developed regions Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 Blog Post

  Why we need a new ethical standard for the development and use of robots

  This is a guest blogpost by Oded Karev, General Manager of NICE Advanced Process Automation In the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, looking to escape from Crete, the latter finds himself with wings, ... Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Startups provide TfL with AI and simulation to keep London moving

  Transport for London has awarded contracts to two startups to deliver new technology to support the capital’s road network Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 News

  Alliance formed to build modular power-hungry HPC datacentres in energy surplus regions

  Green datacentre company Cloud&Heat Technologies has formed an alliance with Earth Wind & Power that will see the pair seek to build scalable, modular datacentres in areas where utility firms are producing surplus energy Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 Blog Post

  The ephemeral stack - Nutanix: solidifying DBaaS & the science of compliance

  The Computer Weekly Developer Network continues with its series focused on the ‘composable ephemeral computing stack’ with a guest post written by Rob Tribe in his capacity as VP of system ... Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 Blog Post

  The control plane has landed

  The era of control planes has started. That’s what Upbound, the company behind the open source Crossplane project (now donated to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) in full) thinks. Why ... Continue Reading

• August 09, 2021 09Aug2021 In Depth

  Modern ERP breaks the chains

  Modern ERP systems mean user organisations need no longer be stuck with hefty upgrades at times convenient to suppliers Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  Vodafone claims UK first with voice-integrated Wi-Fi booster with Alexa built-in

  UK operator expands capability of in-home broadband infrastructure with Wi-Fi booster with built-in voice control, hybrid 4G broadband backup and dedicated Wi-Fi support Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 In Depth

  Hybrid IT: Making datacentre and cloud work better together in the enterprise

  Enterprises are increasingly trying to balance and manage IT assets in a variety of environments, but there are plenty of tools and technologies out there to make the job a lot easier Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  Inmarsat, Atlantic Bridge Capital and Civic Connect dig deep for IoT in global mining sector

  Insight Terra secures $5.45m in Series A funding to accelerate the delivery of an end-to-end full-stack risk management solution to support compliance with global standards and to meet ESG requirements Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  Apple unveils plans to scan US iPhones for child sex abuse images

  Apple will introduce child sexual abuse material detection for US users later this year, but some experts are worried that the technology could be repurposed to scan phones for other kinds of content Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  Verizon, AWS take mobile edge computing to 13 of top 20 US metro areas

  Developers and businesses in three new locations now able to build and deploy applications at the edge of communication provider’s wireless network through AWS Wavelength Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  Half of Gen-Z would leave job if not given a hybrid work option

  Even though two-thirds of workers surveyed by workspace technology company say hybrid work benefits mental health and productivity, over half believe that their employers are not prepared to implement it Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 Opinion

  Why the government’s Innovation Strategy must not become a missed opportunity

  The UK has a problem with R&D spending, but the new government plan to address this leaves too many important decisions unresolved Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 Opinion

  Firms struggle to manage their innovation ecosystems

  A lack of governance and performance mechanisms is hindering firms from getting the most out of suppliers in their innovation ecosystems Continue Reading

• August 06, 2021 06Aug2021 News

  CIO interview: Michael Voegele, CDIO, Philip Morris International

  Tobacco giant’s CDIO is helping to transform the company’s business model through smart use of technology Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 E-Handbook

  Cloud Market Report Australia

  What is the state of Australia’s cloud market? Inside this market report, industry experts share their thoughts on how the key players measure up and find out how Bendigo Bank, Frisk, Pizza Hut, RMIT Online, Unit4 are maximising their cloud ... Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 E-Handbook

  Public cloud in India: A guide to building digital resiliency

  According to market research, India is growing its slice of the cloud pie as more enterprises look to build digital resiliency. But successful cloud adoption requires one to go beyond tools and techniques, which can entrap enterprises that are ... Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  11 areas will trial digital identity scheme for residential property sector

  MyIdentity scheme will allow estate agents, conveyancers, solicitors and mortgage providers across 11 locations to trial the use of digital identity to speed up and make home buying more secure Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Nine security flaws found in critical hospital infrastructure

  The ‘PwnedPiper’ vulnerabilities identified in systems used by 80% of US hospitals could be used to launch ransomware attacks Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  BlackMatter goes on the record about DarkSide and REvil links

  BlackMatter gives details of its ransomware-as-a-service operation and distinguishes itself from now-defunct ransomware gangs in interview with cyber security analysts from Recorded Future Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  SAP customers more alert to internal than external threats

  SAP customers are more concerned by insider threats than by external attacks, according to a report. And yet the average SAP customer has around 2,500 vulnerabilities within their customised SAP code Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  BCS: more diverse workforce key to UK AI ethics global leadership

  BCS report says the UK can take an international lead in AI ethics if it cultivates a more diverse workforce, including people from non-STEM backgrounds Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Dell’Oro: Full speed ahead for broadband tech spending

  Analyst says worldwide broadband access market for technologies supporting cable, DSL, PON and fixed wireless improved again at 3% CAGR over the forecast horizon of 2020-2025 Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Vodafone Spain modernises customer relationship management platform with Amdocs

  Modernisation programme aims to enable Vodafone Spain to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve operational efficiency, automation and performance of its CRM system Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Cloud misconfiguration a growing cause of security incidents

  Rapid cloud adoption during the pandemic has increased the attack surface and heightened the risk of misconfiguring services, leaving organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Around 75% of minority tech employees don’t feel a sense of belonging at work

  Research by Capgemini found just over three-quarters of global tech employees who are women or ethnic minorities don’t feel a sense of belonging at work Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 News

  Unit4 doubles down on APAC business

  Supplier of mid-market ERP systems Unit4 is investing in a research and development centre in Jakarta as part of efforts to win market share from established players Continue Reading

• August 05, 2021 05Aug2021 Blog Post

  Project Trino: a data-developer inside story

  In 2012, while working at Facebook, Martin Traverso, David Phillips, Dain Sundstrom and Eric Hwang created open source project Presto to replace Apache Hive to attempt to address the problems of ... Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Research points to growing importance of secondary datacentre hubs across Europe in years to come

  Datacentrepricing’s half-year look at the growth of the European datacentre market reinforces the rising importance of secondary datacentre hubs across the continent Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Nokia, Taiwan Mobile claim first 5G carrier aggregation call in standalone architecture

  Trial declared successful in aggregating spectrum in the 700MHz and 3500MHz bands for the first time to deliver enhanced connectivity and increased coverage and support Taiwanese operator’s vision to deliver 5G services. Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Amazon vs Google vs Microsoft: Gartner report blasts public cloud giants’ sales tactics

  Latest Magic Quadrant report from Gartner shines a light on heavy-handed sales tactics by some of the public cloud market’s biggest players Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Civil Service Data Challenge announces longlist of ideas to improve data use

  Dragons’ Den-style Civil Service competition to elicit ideas to improve data use in government has whittled a list of 200 down to eight. Four will be chosen in December for delivery Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  M&S launches initiative to hire software engineers

  Supermarket and department store M&S has launched an initiative designed to help it find software engineering talent Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Openreach announces 86 new copper network switch-off locations

  BT-owned UK broadband provision firm accelerates its plan to stop selling copper-based broadband and traditional voice services across the UK by 2025 Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Six Isle of Wight schools hit by ransomware attack

  Authorities are still working to manage the fallout from the attack, which has already forced at least one school to delay the start of the new term in September Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  A million UK households reach to the skies for broadband

  Satellite broadband is showing signs of beginning to take off in the UK, with further gains expected as Starlink arrives and BT teams with OneWeb Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Leading venture capital firms are failing to protect human rights

  Venture capital firms and high-profile tech accelerators are not conducting human rights due diligence on their investments, which means they cannot be sure the companies they invest in are not causing, or contributing to, human rights abuses Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 Opinion

  The unintended consequences of digital transformation

  Digital transformation offers organisations a way to change fundamentally the way they operate Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Initial access brokers unaffected by ransomware content bans

  Banning ransomware content from cyber crime forums has done little to prevent initial access brokers from advertising their services, with the number of access listings increasing in the second quarter of 2021 Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Fred IT replaces paper prescriptions with QR codes

  Fred IT’s eRX Script Exchange is now used by 21,000 doctors and 95% of Australian pharmacies, delivering more than 11 million digital prescriptions by July 2021 Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 News

  Dropbox shares datacentre sustainability strategy as it plots to be 100% renewably powered by 2030

  Cloud-based file sync and share giant goes public with plans to run all its datacentres on renewable power by 2030 Continue Reading

• August 04, 2021 04Aug2021 In Depth

  Disaster recovery for SMEs: Five key areas to consider

  We look at key disaster recovery considerations for SMEs, including why backup is not enough, how to create a disaster recovery plan, best-practice DR testing and DR as a service Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  UK MoD turns to hackers to help secure digital assets

  Hackers given direct access to internal Ministry of Defence systems to identify and report security vulnerabilities Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 Blog Post

  The logic of software defined

  A recent conversation with Microsoft revealed a number of questions about where desktop IT could be heading. Logically, it makes sense for Microsoft to use the power of its public cloud to stream ... Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Panasas’s 10x saving bumps NetApp from HPC storage deployment

  University of Wollongong got 1.2PB for the cost of 100TB for HPC storage in its cryo-imaging institute. Scale-out NAS maker Panasas also brought life sciences expertise to bear Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  New ransomware gang spins out of DarkSide

  The emergence of a ransomware gang known as BlackMatter raises questions that it could be a re-brand of REvil or DarkSide Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Intel hails data analytics-powered GB Olympics swimming success

  Intel has claimed its part in the GB swimming team’s Olympics success, with the analysis of ‘data pools’ and the use of its servers and workstations Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Windows 365: Cloud PC pricing starts at £20

  Will Microsoft change the way people buy PCs in much the same way that streaming services have revolutionised video subscription services? Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 Podcast

  DWP IR35 bill, women in tech – Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast

  In this episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna speak about the DWP’s IR35 tax bill, the Most Influential Women in UK Technology, and company culture Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Destruction and integrity cyber attacks on the rise

  Cyber security professionals have reported a sharp rise in debilitating attacks aimed at destroying or manipulating data Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 Blog Post

  The speed of software, MACH Alliance hits 30

  In news that perhaps slipped through the cracks in the pre-summer build-up, earlier this year the MACH Alliance has reached the 30 member milestone. For the record, the MACH Alliance presents and ... Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  HMRC will shut down Chief system by end of March 2023

  From 31 March 2023, the Customs Declaration Service will become the only operating UK customs platform when HMRC turns off the legacy Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Ransomware attacks increase dramatically during 2021

  Dramatic increase in ransomware attacks globally during first half of 2021 driven by triple extortion technique, and is only set to expand further Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Executive interview: Chris McShane, MD, Halfords Mobile Experts

  Cycling and motoring retailer Halfords has developed its own service management software, which it is now taking to market Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Government updates isolation criteria in Covid-19 app

  NHS Covid-19 app adjusted to reduce the number of people receiving self-isolation alerts Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 E-Zine

  The fears and benefits of virtualising reality

  In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the mingling of virtual and physical worlds and find positive applications and worrisome implications from augmented reality. We find out how to run a virtual hackathon during the pandemic – pizza still ... Continue Reading

• August 03, 2021 03Aug2021 News

  Huawei courts Asian startups in cloud push

  Huawei will spend $100m over three years to grow the startup ecosystem in key markets as it eyes a bigger slice of Asia’s cloud market Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 E-Handbook

  Ransomware Weather Report - July 2021

  In this infographic: We take a look at the worldwide Ransomware landscape from the past 12 months. We will be diving into which areas of the globe have been affected the most, which times of year attacks are most likely to happen and which hackers ... Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 E-Handbook

  A Computer Weekly e-guide to SASE

  Covid has changed everything. Yet while it has truly as introduced many new things to many spheres of activity, in terms of networking it has actually acted as an accelerant to phenomena that were just gaining momentum before the first lockdowns and... Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 E-Handbook

  A Computer Weekly e-guide to WAN & applications services

  One of the key technology trends of the last five years, if not longer, has been the migration from networks based on multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) to the more agile and affordable alternative, wide-area networking (WAN) technologies and in ... Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 E-Handbook

  Upgrade or rework: Pathway to application modernisation

  If there is one certainty in IT, it is that at some point, every shiny new application will become legacy. The tech sector is driven by a fast cadence of innovation, which means that last year's "must have" phenomenon quickly becomes stale and ... Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 E-Handbook

  The role of microservices in agile enterprises

  In this e-guide, we take a closer look at the latest thinking about microservices, from a pros and cons perspective, while also shining a light on the other aspects of agile computing that enterprises need to know about as their digital ... Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 News

  IR35 reforms: TUC demand for government ban on umbrella companies raises eyebrows

  The Trades Union Congress has raised eyebrows within the contracting community by calling for a ban on umbrella companies to help stamp out malpractice Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 Opinion

  Five tips to ensure your crisis comms plan is ready for a cyber attack

  Business leaders take note: standard crisis communications plans are inadequate if you have fallen victim to a cyber attack. HPL’s Ted Birkhahn shares five tips to make sure you are ready to face the public Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 Photo Story

  Windows 11: Refinements

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  Windows 11: What's in the store?

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  Windows 11: Test driving the first preview

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  Windows 11: Snap Layouts

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  Windows 11: Combined Action and Notification Center

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  Windows 11: Start at the centre

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• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 Photo Story

  Windows 11: A first look

  We look at the next version of the Windows operating system and see how it improves productivity, IT management and security Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 News

  Gigabit broadband funding targets over two million homes and businesses

  Digital infrastructure upgrades planned for rural and hard-to-reach areas to support post-pandemic economic growth and improve home connectivity Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 News

  Government publishes second version of digital identity trust framework

  The second iteration of the framework, still in alpha version, sets out how organisations can become certified digital identity service providers Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 Opinion

  Gartner: Purchasing enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage

  How can organisations purchase enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage? They need to outsmart the crisis Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 News

  Building supply chain resilience with cloud ERP

  Vallen Asia’s cloud enterprise resource planning system has enabled it to scale its operations across the region and made its supply chain operations more resilient amid the pandemic Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 In Depth

  Use ERP modernisation to drive efficiency and sustainability

  Evidence of global warming is everywhere, and as organisations update legacy ERP, there is a golden opportunity to build in sustainability KPIs Continue Reading

• August 02, 2021 02Aug2021 Blog Post

  Linux in space: CloudLinux powers Atlas V rocket

  In a world where some question the code-share channels of open source communities and the use of components that may (or indeed may not) bring into question their provenance, prowess and ... Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Joint parliamentary committee to scrutinise Online Safety Bill

  A parliamentary “super committee” made up of MPs and lords has been established to scrutinise government online harms approach Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Hospitality firms must accelerate digital transformation to secure long-term recovery

  Key retail sector must respond quickly to new post-pandemic digital-first demands and consumer behaviours to regain competitive edge, says study Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  IDC: Double-digit global smartphone growth in second quarter

  Analyst finds global consumers around the world continue to show the need for mobile devices, and a particular increasing willingness to buy 5G devices as price points go down Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Community Fibre hits milestone of 300,000 homes passed

  Community-focused altnet adds 100,000 London homes passed in six months to drive the growing reach of its full-fibre network Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Fibre to the fore as OECD countries add 21 million fixed broadband connections

  The future is arriving fast in the broadband industry in developed nations, as OECD research finds fibre deployment is gaining traction at the expense of traditional copper-wire connections in a post-Covid environment Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Covid-19: TechUK urges government to tweak self-isolation policy for critical datacentre workers

  TechUK wants datacentre operators to be allowed to run their own "test and release" protocols for Covid-negative workers that have been told to self-isolate by NHS Track and Trace Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Covid-19: Lockdown lifting slows Amazon’s sales growth during Q2

  Amazon’s revenue growth rate hits a post-pandemic speed bump, as the lifting of lockdown restrictions in various countries sees fewer people shopping online Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Government opens up SME digital support programme for suppliers

  Help to Grow: Digital scheme aims to help small businesses access productivity-enhancing software, and suppliers are now encouraged to register as approved suppliers Continue Reading

• July 30, 2021 30Jul2021 News

  Technical debt is holding back innovation

  Technical debt is limiting seven in 10 companies in their capacity to innovate, according to a global study Continue Reading

• July 29, 2021 29Jul2021 News

  Virgin Media O2 unveils UK fibre upgrade plan

  Newly merged operator announces FTTP upgrade of fixed network starting this year with completion in 2028, taking advantage of what it says is efficient fibre deployment with ‘value accretive roll-out economics’ Continue Reading

• July 29, 2021 29Jul2021 News

  Accelerating UK full-fibre sees altnet association register record membership growth

  Independent Networks Cooperative Association enjoys membership boom as altnets build momentum in UK and take on comms big guns in dash for fibre to the home and premises Continue Reading

• July 29, 2021 29Jul2021 Blog Post

  The Workday/Amazon saga raises serious questions on HCM

  It is too early to say definitively why Amazon decided to stop using Workday, but it is a topic worth a closer look. In 2017 Amazon began to deploy Workday Human Capital Management (HCM). Workday ... Continue Reading