Enterprise software
Enterprise software covers a wide range of vital IT management decisions, from operating systems to databases, from business applications to integration and middleware. Your software purchasing and development strategy is central to delivering successful IT systems, and we examine the products and trends that help IT managers make the right choices for their organisation.
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Feature
04 Nov 2024
Coffee badging explained: Why businesses are cracking down
Companies are enforcing return-to-office mandates, and employees aren't thrilled. Boosting morale with perks and flexibility can ease the transition. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2024
Government’s £600,000 offer to Horizon scandal victims was 'political'
The Post Office was blindsided by the previous government’s decision to offer £600,000 to all subpostmasters wrongly convicted of financial crimes as a result of Horizon failures Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2019
Explainable AI: How and why did the AI say ‘true’?
The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42, according to Deep Thought in ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ – but experts need to explain AI decisions Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Feb 2019
Furnace turns up heat on data streaming apps
Furnace is a free and open source platform for the creation of streaming data (you may prefer to say data streaming) applications. Launched by the warmly named Furnace Ignite Ltd, Furnace itself ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Feb 2019
Live from Singapore - can two AI bots fall in love?
In the run-up to Valentine's Day, toothpaste brand Closeup has teamed up with MullenLowe, a Singapore creative agency, to discover if love can overcome all boundaries (even firewalls), with a ... Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
Lauri Love takes legal action against NCA for return of seized computers
Lauri Love, a former engineering student who won a battle with the US Department of Justice against extradition to the US to face hacking charges, is suing the UK's intelligence agency, the NCA, for the return of his seized computers Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
AI and robotics to form part of curriculum for future medical students
For the NHS to capitalise on the digital future, new technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics will have to be designed into the learning process for medical students Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2019
Inside the AI developer’s toolbox
With so much artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning in development, we look at the kit programmers might find useful in their AI toolbox Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2019
Build strategic artificial intelligence, but buy for lower research and development risk
There is no shortcut to creating an AI-empowered business, but it is expected that 10% of all IT spending will be on artificial intelligence by 2025 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
08 Feb 2019
IT misaligned with business' appetite for data
A recent pop event at Lloyds Bank in London hosted by DominoData has highlighted one of the age-old ailments of IT. It is the illness of being misaligned with the business. The latest example of ... Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Interview: Moving to DataOps
During a London data science popup meeting, Computer Weekly caught up with MoneySuperMarket.com’s analytics head, Harvinder Atwal Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Businesses still figuring out digital transformation have already lost
Accenture is calling it a post-digital era, one where businesses are already looking beyond digitisation to capitalise on new tech-driven opportunities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2019
Finastra business expands with fintech disruption: Fintech interview part 14
Finastra is an IT supplier build on very old foundations but fintech disruption has forced it to extend beyond them Continue Reading
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Blog Post
07 Feb 2019
MapR ecosystem pack amplifies Kubernetes connections
Data analytics firm MapR Technologies has sealed the cellophane on the MapR Ecosystem Pack (MEP) at its 6.1 version iteration. The toolpack is meant to give developers (and data scientists, unless ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Feb 2019
CW Benelux: Google helps Dutch schools to teach computer skills
A programme in the Netherlands to help primary schools provide computational thinking and programming, developed with financial support from Google, is well on schedule. Also read about four Russians’ attempted hack into the networks of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague, and how Dutch delivery company PostNL is making savings by using robotic technology to automate administrative tasks. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
US Department of Defense backs multi-cloud model to support $10bn JEDI mega-cloud deployment
The US Department of Defense has fleshed out its cloud strategy, as the industry awaits news of who has secured the decade-long contract for its $10bn mega-cloud environment Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Self-driving cars get updated guidelines for trial safety and transparency
The Department for Transport has issued guidance on trial safety and transparency for self-driving cars, and is sticking by its pledge to have self-driving cars on Britain’s roads in the next two years Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
West Midlands Police turns to predictive analytics
Force is developing a system to identify potential perpetrators of violent crime and aims to target resources – but how viable is the system and what are the challenges? Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Synergy Research Group hails 2018 as standout year for cloud infrastructure market growth
The financial performance of the big cloud giants during the last quarter of 2018 prompts market watcher Synergy Research Group to declare it a "banner year" for the market Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Coders and developers: The new heroes of the network?
Cisco is moving towards a software-based future. We chatted to Susie Wee, founder and leader of Cisco developer and innovation programme, DevNet, to find out how she is helping to enable this change Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Feb 2019
A Skills Policy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The pace of change in the skills in demand (as machine intelligence, now called AI, matures) is matched only by the pace of change in educational technology (using machine intelligence to transform ... Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Feb 2019
The nightmare driving test: How to make sure self-driving cars are safe
Simulating realistic environments using deep learning to enable self-driving cars to learn the rules of the road will prove more useful than any amount of real-world practice. We find out why, and meet the people doing something about it Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Telegraph Media Group switches out AWS to go all-in on Google Cloud
Telegraph Media Group CIO Chris Taylor on why the newspaper publisher is switching out AWS to go all-in on the Google Cloud Platform Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Civil liberties groups to challenge bulk surveillance and intelligence sharing in Strasbourg
Coalition of campaigning groups wins the right to challenge the UK’s use of bulk surveillance powers, which allows suspicionless surveillance of the population and sharing of intercepted data with overseas intelligence agencies, in European Court of Human Rights Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Digital Isle of Man launches two initiatives to help blockchain businesses
The Isle of Man continues to promote itself as an international hub for technology startups, and is now taking a much keener interest in blockchain Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2019
Haribo can't bear SAP S/4HANA implementation
Haribo's recent deployment of S/4HANA may have led to problems getting its products into stores, but experts believe they could have been avoided with better project management. Continue Reading
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Podcast
05 Feb 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload - Episode 2
In this week’s episode of Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast, the team discuss what went on at Cisco Live Europe, consider the benefits of office robots, and deep dive into the financial results of AWS, SAP and Microsoft Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Cambridge launches urban data IoT project
The city of Cambridge will use Telensa IoT sensors and a Microsoft Azure platform to better manage its urban data assets Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2019
Alphabet 2018 results: 23% growth, profit squeeze from investment
Alphabet – the conglomerate that includes Google and the search giant’s cloud business – grew revenue 23% in 2018, and stoked up R&D investment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Feb 2019
Could Atom bank’s deal with Thought Machine be a stepping stone for legacy replacement at BBVA?
Could BBVA follow Lloyds Banking Group onto the Google inspired banking platform from Thought Machine Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2019
Compute strategies for AI applications
Devising compute strategies for AI applications can be challenging. Find out about the hardware, network and software frameworks available. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Feb 2019
New audiovisual connections enhance the learning experience
Being open and inclusive to individual sensory needs as well as diverse technology choices means adopting a flexible approach to AV infrastructure Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2019
Technologies to support deep learning
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the key technologies needed to support deep learning and artificial intelligence applications in your organisation. We hear about Southern Water’s data management overhaul and the benefits achieved from centralising its data specialists. And we examine best practice in managing large-scale Docker implementations. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
04 Feb 2019
Interview: The power of open source
Stefanie Chiras, who heads up RHEL at Red Hat, discusses how open source enables enterprises to benefit from tech innovations Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2019
Compute strategies for AI applications
Devising compute strategies for AI applications can be challenging. Find out about the hardware, network and software frameworks available Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2019
Alibaba Cloud teams up with SMU on training programme
Alibaba Cloud will equip small and medium-sized enterprises with cloud computing and other technology skills through a partnership with Singapore Management University Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Innocent people arrested following surveillance blunders, IPCO reveals
Interception of communications commissioner Adrian Fulford warns of “grave” repercussions for people wrongly identified as suspects due to errors made when government bodies access email, phone and telephone data Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
TSB blames IT disaster for huge losses
TSB made a huge loss in its latest financial year because of costs it incurred as a result of an IT disaster Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
How TensorFlow makes Candy Crush virtual players
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to beat humans in popular games such as Chess and Go, but King, developer of Candy Crush, has found a novel use for it Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Feb 2019
Building Britain’s national digital twin
The tech sector and wider industry are coming together to create a “digital twin” of Britain to help improve the nation’s physical infrastructure – and you can help Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
AWS reports fourth quarter revenue growth of 45% as public cloud demand continues apace
Amazon's cloud arm appears to be pulling away, in performance terms, from its parent's company's e-tail business, having generated more operating income during 2018 than its North American retail operations Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2019
Clydesdale, Yorkshire and Virgin Money opt for OpenShift digital push
Banking group CYBG uses OpenShift to roll out a common set of services and improve developer productivity Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Jan 2019
What are the pros and cons of open source network monitoring tools?
They're usually free and customizable, but can lack customer support. Take a look at the best and worst features of open source network monitoring tools. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
No-deal Brexit could lead to data issues, MPs told
Trade body TechUK is concerned smaller companies are far from ready for a no-deal scenario, while warning that leaving without a deal could lead to serious data issues for businesses Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
NetSuite CEO Evan Goldberg: Oracle ownership is symbiotic
Evan Goldberg, chief executive officer and founder of NetSuite, talks about the company’s narrative, from cloud applications pioneer to its acquisition by Oracle Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
How Airbus handles IoT network traffic in manufacturing
The internet of things is set to power the fourth industrial revolution, providing data to optimise manufacturing. Airbus is starting to put sensors in aircraft assembly Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Microsoft cloud powers earnings boost
CEO Satya Nadella claims Azure compute services are the starting point for digitisation, as businesses add higher value services like AI Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload - Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of Computer Weekly’s Downtime Upload podcast, the team discusses retail, Brexit, Amazon Web Services and visiting the world’s “most beautiful” datacentre Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Government launches data trust programme
Digital secretary Jeremy Wright sets out plans for scheme using data sharing to tackle global challenges such as illegal wildlife trade and food waste Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jan 2019
Audiovisual systems need more efficient integration and management
The spread of audiovisual systems for communication and collaboration needs to be supported in a similar manner to corporate IT, not facilities management Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
AXA recruits AI assistants in back office
Insurance giant is deploying software robots to take over repetitive tasks and free up humans to do more analytical work Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Department for Transport revamps police road traffic accident reporting system
Working with Civica Digital, the Department for Transport has ramped up the mobile capabilities of its road traffic accident reporting service for police forces across England and Wales Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Australian government turns to Rimini Street for software support
A slew of Australian government agencies have switched out SAP and Oracle maintenance contracts for third-party support services Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2019
Alfresco dines out on framework extensions
Open source process automation, content management and information governance software company Alfresco has hit the version 3.0 iteration for it ADF 3.0 (Application Development Framework). Company ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
IT leaders grapple with workforce skills gap as they deploy AI and digital technology
Organisations will have to find new ways of reskilling their workforce as they get to grips with artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. CIOs also need to keep their skills updated if they are to succeed Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
SAP FY 2018: Cloud revenue nears €5bn, 10,500 customers for S/4 Hana
SAP’s full-year 2018 results show cloud revenue at 20% of the total, which was €24.7bn, while the fourth quarter saw 1,000 customers added to its flagship S/4 Hana Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Jan 2019
AI keeps seeing average people
There is a mantra in technology that if a program is fed bad data, it will produce bad results. The same is true of AI. The quality of a machine learning application is directly related to the ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2019
Cisco breaks out of physical datacentres to support app-based future
At Cisco Live Europe, extending datacentre capabilities beyond the confines of the physical site to enable app innovation formed the core of a swathe of announcements made by the networking kingpin Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2019
An overview of deep learning tools
As AI and deep learning matures, we look at advanced tools that enable developers to start building sophisticated, intelligent applications. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2019
Why CIOs need to reshape desktop IT for Windows 7 end of support
With a year to go before Windows 7 reaches end of life, IT departments have more than just the operating system upgrade to consider. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
29 Jan 2019
A vintage digital transformation for Majestic Wines
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the digital transformation of retailer Majestic Wines, and find out how buying online rival Naked Wines led to a cloud-led overhaul of the firm’s IT. We look at the challenges for IT managers as they prepare for the end of Windows 7 support in January 2020. And our latest buyer’s guide discusses deep learning technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
Brexit won’t curb IT spending
Analyst Gartner expects organisations to carry on buying more IT to support digitisation initiatives Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
UK IT spending worth £27bn held back due to Brexit uncertainty
UK businesses are putting billions of pounds of IT investments on hold until they know the terms that the UK will leave the EU Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Google petitions Supreme Court to reconsider Android Java ruling
Google’s legal chief claims Oracle’s copyright ruling on Java software interfaces will damage software development Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2019
A cloud compliance checklist for the GDPR age
The cloud is supposed to make things simpler, but when it comes to compliance, things can get complex. Here is a look at the essential elements of a cloud compliance strategy Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
NATS trials AI at Heathrow to cut delays
NATS is trialling an artificial intelligence system from Searidge Technologies at Heathrow to discover if it can improve the airport’s landing capacity in low-visibility conditions Continue Reading
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Blog Post
24 Jan 2019
Windows 7: Don't expect Microsoft to handle all Windows 10 issues
It does not seem that long ago that IT departments were battling with upgrading PCs from Windows XP to Windows 7, as Microsoft finally pulled the plug for support on the legacy operating system. ... Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Lloyds Bank to migrate hundreds of thousands of customers to Google-inspired fintech
Following its announcement that it was exploring the use of a fintech platform, Lloyds Bank has been quick to plan customer migration Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
CIO interview: Charles Ewen, Met Office
The Met Office’s CIO is working on a new, digital approach, using supercomputers, establishing pioneering partnerships and creating change Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2019
Santander announces latest branch closures as digital channels take over
Bank to close 140 more UK branches as in-branch transactions fall and digital banking accelerates Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Facebook’s objections to court concerns over privacy more about ‘optics’ than facts
Facebook’s challenge to a High Court ruling that raises serious concerns about data transfers between Europe and the US is more about appearance than facts, lawyers for the Irish Data Protection Commission told Dublin's Supreme Court Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2019
Will AI replace lawyers? Assessing the potential of artificial intelligence in legal services
You may not be surprised to learn that lawyers don't expect AI to replace them, but the potential for the technology in law and other professional services must not be underestimated Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Veeam Cloud Tier adds tiered storage for backups in S3 clouds
Virtualisation backup specialist adds tiering of Veeam Availability Suite data to AWS, Azure and S3-compatible clouds, which can now also be used as a repository for its N2WS cloud-native backup Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
IT leaders must address integration to support business ecosystem
New survey finds that for most businesses, digitisation initiatives are hampered by legacy IT and integration issues Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2019
What the fintechs think about open banking’s progress? Part 1 TrueLayer
Open banking is one year old, but how has the first year been for the fintech's who will give it meaning Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2019
Singapore releases Asia’s first AI governance framework
The model framework will help businesses in Singapore tackle the ethical and governance challenges of AI implementations Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
XL Axiata teams up with Tibco in data science initiative
The Indonesia telco’s data scientists will be provided with data science tools from Tibco to uncover customer insights and improve network planning, among other goals Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
BigCommerce migrates 60,000 merchants from IBM and AWS to Google Cloud Platform
E-commerce platform provider BigCommerce has swapped out IBM and AWS for the Google Cloud Platform to help its users give their customers a faster, more responsive online shopping experience Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Jan 2019
Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky talks strategy
Tableau’s CEO, Adam Selipsky, talks strategy and business intelligence trends with Computer Weekly. He asserts enterprise relevance for Tableau, predicts BI tools consolidation and a ubiquitous user base for analytics Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Mastercard fined over half a billion euros for unfair payment fees
Mastercard has been heavily fined for having rules on interchange fees which distorted the EU single market Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Marks & Spencer introduces photo search for online shopping
British retail brand Marks and Spencer has introduced a photo searching capability to its mobile site to help people find products they like using other images Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Jan 2019
How can attacks bypass Windows Driver Signature Enforcement?
Security researchers demonstrated how a new fileless attack technique can bypass a Windows kernel protection feature at Black Hat 2018. Find out how the technique works. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Davos 2019: Why data sharing is key to AI in Industry 4.0
Machines can learn from humans, but no one does the same job in the same way, so it makes sense to identify best practices Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Virtus plots £500m colocation expansion with five datacentres planned for Slough and Hayes
Virtus Data Centres is continuing to build out its colocation footprint within the M25, with five facilities set to open during the next two years Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2019
Moving beyond network boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at how businesses are adapting to the challenges of perimeterless network security. We examine how digital transformation is bringing increased complications for identity and access management (IAM). And we ask if public cloud providers are becoming a threat to the funding model for open source software. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2019
Facebook: US government does not engage in mass and indiscriminate surveillance
Social media giant challenges a ruling by Dublin’s High Court over a judgment that it says made ‘extraordinary and incorrect’ findings about the US legal system Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Jan 2019
Where does SAP S/4HANA public cloud fit in two-tier ERP?
S/4HANA public cloud provides a less disruptive route to digital transformation than some options -- including the on-premises S/4 -- and smoother migration from legacy SAP. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2019
Amazon shareholders demand halt in sales of image recognition tech to US government
Amazon shareholders want its board of directors to halt sales of its image recognition service to US law enforcers unless it can independently verify it's not being misused Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2019
Thailand pushes for Industry 4.0 in ASEAN
Nearly half of the kingdom’s deliverables as chair of ASEAN will be focused on spurring Industry 4.0 developments across the region Continue Reading
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Blog Post
18 Jan 2019
Australia’s CSIRO unveils AI platform to improve off-farm decision making
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and rural technology start-up Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) have launched a new platform that uses artificial ... Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
APAC enterprises, analysts weigh in on IBM-Red Hat deal
Mega-deal could accelerate adoption of open source software and extend the reach of OpenStack and OpenShift across the region Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2019
Singapore’s Redmart finds speed and agility with cloud ERP
Online grocer has slashed the time it takes to close the books from more than a week to just three days with Oracle’s cloud-based financial application Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Jan 2019
CW ASEAN: Dive into microservices
Microservices has become a buzzword linked with digital transformation, but it is no magic bullet for development woes. In this edition of CW ASEAN, we uncover the state of adoption of microservices in ASEAN and what needs to be in place for enterprises to get the most out of the technology. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Vodafone and IBM prep user clouds for future network tech
Companies expand existing collaboration to enable enterprise customers to prepare for the impact of advanced networking technologies Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2019
Where next for AI? Understanding business use cases
IT leaders share their views on artificial intelligence and how to take advantage of the technology to benefit their businesses Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jan 2019
SUSE teams with Intel & SAP on persistent memory in the datacentre
SUSE has announced support for Intel Optane DC persistent memory with SAP HANA. Persistent memory is typically defined as any method or apparatus for storing data structures such that they can ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jan 2019
AI developer toolset series: Aricent's 'big 4' Deep Learning challenges
The Computer Weekly Developer Network is in the engine room, covered in grease and looking for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machines Leaning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) tools for software ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Jan 2019
CW ANZ: Keeping pace with microservices
The adoption of microservices is patchy in Australia, but some sectors pursuing digital transformation are catching up. In this edition of CW ANZ, we look at how enterprises are using microservices to solve problems and the challenges they are facing in moving to this new paradigm in software development. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2019
Software suites will dominate the business applications market
Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd contends that having a common user interface and the ability to support data flows across a business are key capabilities that will spur the dominance of software suites over time Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2019
Southern Water’s centralised data team geared for silo busting
Southern Water has centralised its data specialists and overhauled its data management and business intelligence technology to support business decision-making at scale Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2019
Davos: World leaders need to grasp future technological risks
Technological advancement is both a benefit and risk to society, but often the risks are not identified until they are exploited Continue Reading