Europe and Middle East information technology (IT)
Read the latest European and Middle East information technology (IT) news and articles covering IT management topics, including information security, data storage, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data and more.
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20 Dec 2024
Interview: How Green Cargo’s IT switched tracks to logistics success
Green Cargo CIO Ingo Paas took a few turns to establish his company as a composable enterprise able to flex and react quickly Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2024
French court refuses to expedite trial of Sky ECC cryptophone distributor Thomas Herdman
Canadian businessman Thomas Herdman, who was arrested by French police despite agreeing a deal to cooperate with US investigators, has been denied bail after 42 months in pre-trial detention Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2017
Dubai Police to enhance smart services with robot police
The streets of Dubai will soon see Robocops to help fight crime and help people out Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2017
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack
Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained Continue Reading
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28 Jun 2017
Finnish government scraps paper and digitises archives
The government in Finland is digitising 94 shelf kilometres of documents to save millions of euros and make the information easier to access Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2017
Swedish fintech Klarna gains full banking licence
Swedish online payments provider Klarna becomes one of “the largest banks in Europe” after being granted an EU-wide banking licence by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority Continue Reading
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19 Jun 2017
Abu Dhabi uses surveillance tech to protect Grand Prix
Police use surveillance technology and monitoring software to ensure public safety when Formula One visits the UAE each year Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2017
Finnish mobile operators opt-out from free EU roaming
Finnish mobile operators have been exempted from new European Union data roaming rules for now Continue Reading
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14 Jun 2017
HR technology essential to cutting-edge customer service, say big businesses
If you can’t get your internal HR systems right, the business will suffer – Jaguar Land Rover, Lufthansa and Russia’s Sberbank explain why Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2017
Islamic State supporters shun Tails and Tor encryption for Telegram
Confidential communications show terror group’s supporters are turning to simple mobile phone messaging apps to exchange messages and distribute propaganda Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2017
Dubai Airports automates resource planning
Airports in Dubai are using automation software to co-ordinate resources such as check-in gates and aircraft stands Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2017
Ethical fears hinder growth of artificial intelligence in France
In this issue, read how France’s relatively slow adoption of artificial intelligence is partly the result of public confusion, and partly due to the way the French have approached the ethical debate around AI. Also, read now organisations in Europe are failing to address the most important risks because they do not have a structured approach to complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. And find out why, after 17 years, Dutch university TU Delft is saying goodbye to its legacy learning management system. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2017
Telefónica increases use of renewable energy to fight climate change
Telecoms operator behind UK’s O2 mobile network doubles down on existing commitments to renewable energy sources in the fight against climate change Continue Reading
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31 May 2017
Norwegian bakery chain gets the taste of mobile reporting
Baker Brun, a bakery company in Norway, is modernising its business processes through the latest technologies Continue Reading
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26 May 2017
Swedish government agencies join IT spending benchmarking service
Government agencies in Sweden are using a tool by Apptio to help them gain a better understanding of IT costs Continue Reading
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25 May 2017
CW Nordics: The trouble with connected things
In this issue, Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen talks about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices. Also read how Icelandic airline Wow Air averted disaster through the use of application performance monitoring software when it embarked on a major expansion. And find out how, since December 2015, anyone playing popular sandbox game Minecraft has been able to build their worlds on the actual map of Sweden. Continue Reading
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24 May 2017
Dubai financial services regulator launches temporary licence aimed at fintechs
Dubai is making it easier for financial technology companies to test out their ideas through a temporary licence Continue Reading
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24 May 2017
SAP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s IT transformation agenda
Global software giant SAP sees an opportunity for its wide portfolio in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country transforms Continue Reading
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22 May 2017
Dutch railway uses IoT to reduce people jams
Railway stations in The Netherlands are monitoring the movement of travellers to manage traffic flow and reduce people jams Continue Reading
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17 May 2017
Organised crime exploiting new technology
European law enforcement is to focus on collaborating with industry around cyber crime as organised crime groups increasingly exploit new technologies, according to a regional crime threat report Continue Reading
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11 May 2017
CW Benelux: 3D printing on the rise
This quarter’s CW Benelux looks at the practical use of 3D printing in the Netherlands. It seems the technology has found its home, at least initial home, in manufacturing, with the early buzz around its consumer potential now a reality in the enterprise sector. The possibilities have not escaped government attention. The Dutch ministry of economic affairs last year unveiled an action plan for smart industry to boost development and standards for smart industrial applications, including 3D printing. Also read how PostNL is using IT to help its business to prosper in a transformed mail industry, find out how businesses in the Netherlands are getting their heads around blockchain technology, and see what KLM is doing with virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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10 May 2017
Nordic region competes for datacentre dominance
The Nordic region is an attractive region for datacentres as demand for cloud services in the area grows Continue Reading
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02 May 2017
IT outsourcing going strong in the Nordics
IT outsourcing is popular among companies in the Nordic region, but the market is changing Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2017
Nordea strikes partnership with Swedish mobile payment startup
Nordic bank links up with payments startup in its latest fintech project Continue Reading
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19 Apr 2017
How Dutch university quickly connected thousands of students to new learning management system
Dutch university TU Delft is replacing its legacy learning management system after 17 years Continue Reading
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18 Apr 2017
Kone brings elevator maintenance online with IBM Watson and Salesforce
Lift manufacturer is using sensors and artificial intelligence to support its maintenance staff Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2017
CW Middle East: UAE faces IT recruitment challenge
In this issue, read how organisations in the UAE face a challenge to attract and retain top-quality CIOs and other key IT staff as the region seeks to tackle a technology skills gap. Also, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has revealed that plans to unveil passenger-flying cars are in the final stages, with the initiative expected to launch in July 2017. Meanwhile, the UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality technology. Continue Reading
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11 Apr 2017
Security as a service on the rise in the UAE
Organisations in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly turning to security services Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2017
MEPs call for European Commission to reassess Privacy Shield
European parliamentarians have called for an immediate review of the Privacy Shield EU-US data transfer framework due to concerns about privacy protections being undermined in the US Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2017
Telenor launches IoT pilot in Norway
Telenor is opening up its IoT infrastructure in Norway to encourage students and entrepreneurs to develop IoT products and services Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2017
Sweden’s Bisnode consolidates outsourced IT
Swedish firm Bisnode brings multiple IT services contracts under one roof Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2017
Interview: F-Secure’s Mikko Hyppönen on the Nordics, Russia and the internet of insecure things
Computer Weekly sat down with Finnish cyber security expert Mikko Hyppönen to talk about security in the Nordics, Russia and the trouble with connected devices Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2017
Middle East enterprises urged to embrace governance, risk and compliance
The enforcement of corporate governance issues is still variable throughout the Middle East and making a strong business case for investment in GRC can be a challenge. Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2017
Dutch IT companies introduce unlimited staff holidays
IT firms in The Netherlands are leading the way with strategies to give employees control of how much time they take off work Continue Reading
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05 Apr 2017
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut gets sweet on cloud
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut is increasingly using cloud-based apps to improve productivity and reduce costs Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2017
Are ethical questions holding back AI in France?
France has been slow to create a strategy around the use of artificial intelligence, partly due to questions around ethics Continue Reading
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29 Mar 2017
Uber shuts down in Denmark after less than three years
Changes in Denmark’s taxi legislation force transportation network company to cease its operations in the country Continue Reading
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28 Mar 2017
Threats grow in Saudi Arabia’s cyber sector
Saudi Arabia's wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime? Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2017
AI and robots will 'create political instability' until humans find new occupations
The belief that advances in technology will create more jobs than they replace may no longer hold true Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2017
Serco uses HR technology to cut recruitment bill
International outsourced services supplier Serco is investing in HR recruitment technology to help it hire 15,000 to 20,000 people a year Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2017
Global business leaders hail UK tech sector’s innovation potential
KPMG report reveals global confidence in UK tech sector’s ability to create innovative products and services that are keenly adopted across the world Continue Reading
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14 Mar 2017
HPE, Dell and IBM suffer Q4 server sales slumps, as demand for ODM hardware grows
IDC's latest EMEA-wide server market sales tracker suggests soaring demand for ODM servers is hitting tier-one manufacturers hard Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2017
Danish shipping company uses blockchain in IBM partnership
Maersk and IBM test out the application of blockchain technology to track and manage the paper trail of shipping containers around the world Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2017
CW Europe: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Rapid advances in technology could have destabilising effects on employment and economic growth, and could exacerbate social unrest, the World Economic Forum (WEF) warned. Society’s failure to keep pace with technology change was a key risk under discussion at Davos in January. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2017
Nordea brings social aspect to saving with fintech startup Spiff
Nordea launches a mobile savings app from Norwegian finanical technology company Spiff Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2017
Case study: Tamer Group boosts bandwidth and network connectivity
Saudi Arabian firm chooses point-to-point wireless to ensure it provides the connectivity required for a fast-growing business Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2017
Country as a service becoming reality in Estonia
Programme to help foreigners set up businesses in Estonia through virtual residency is gathering pace Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
Deutsche Bank creates group-wide CIO role
New chief will drive technology transformation across the bank Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2017
3D printing gets serious in the Netherlands
3D projects abound in the Netherlands, with the technology being applied to canal bridges, bicycles, ship components and buildings Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2017
MWC 2017: Barcelona trial uses IoT and big data to manage tourists
Barcelona, the host city for Mobile World Congress, has been demonstrating its use of the internet of things and big data to help manage visitors to Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2017
Citizen Love: the story of an ordinary family's fight with the US government
Finnish documentary makers Raimo Uunila and Lauri Danska tell the behind-the-scenes story of activist Lauri Love’s battle with the US government – and the impact of the case on his family Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2017
CW Nordics: Top IT priorities for Nordic CIOs in 2017
In this first issue of CW Nordics in 2017 we take a look what CIOs in the region are expecting in the year ahead. We asked a select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden what IT projects are at the top their priority lists. Also read about the Nordic region as a hotspot for IT startups, with Sweden punching above its weight in financial technology. And find out how board executives at healthcare company Elekta are analysing workforce data to make better strategic decisions. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2017
Sweden uses Minecraft for urban planning
Swedish National Land survey has put its maps on Minecraft to promote its work Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2017
HPE services and CSC to become DXC Technology
The merger between HP's services division and CSC will launch in April 2017 and is expected to save the companies billions Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2017
UAE bank builds predictive marketing models
Rakbank is using SAS analytics software to better understand its customers following a successful implementation of the supplier’s anti-money laundering software Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2017
CW Benelux: Is there a Dutch digital delusion?
On government and business levels, the Netherlands aspires to be a digital leader in Europe, but it may be losing ground because of a lack of research and development investment. Also in this issue, IT decision makers based in the Benelux region are less confident than their European neighbours that IT budgets will increase in 2017, and Dutch bank ING, which used digital technology to reinvent itself after the financial crash, is about to reinvent itself again. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2017
How a Dublin court case could derail EU-US data privacy agreements
The Irish Commercial Court will consider whether privacy protection offered by standard contractual clauses for data transfers to the US from Europe is legally valid Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Middle East and North Africa public cloud spend to hit $2bn by 2020
Middle East-based organisations are turning to public cloud services, with software as a service driving a major year-on-year spending increase Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
Compute power pushes boundaries
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine the ways chip engineers are looking beyond silicon to keep pushing the limits of Moore’s Law as datacentre power demands increase. We find out about serverless computing and how it could deliver what many firms really want from the cloud. And we look at the importance of culture change to digital transformation. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2017
McDonald’s in Saudi Arabia to support growth with SAP
Fast food chain is using SAP software to help it better understand its customers and operations Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2017
European Union reaches final agreement on mobile roaming charges
Mobile roaming charges in the European Union will end by 15 June 2017 after final agreement was reached on the regulation of wholesale prices Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2017
Finnish city takes €10bn leap into digitisation
Tampere is encouraging its people, businesses and government organisations to come together to make digital transformation work for everyone Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2017
Artificial intelligence will increase productivity by sharpening human mind
The combination of AI and humans will triple productivity if businesses get the balance right for different roles Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2017
Security spending leaving data vulnerable, study finds
Cyber breaches are increasing despite increased security spending, a study shows, highlighting that security investment decisions are not aligned with actual cyber threats Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2017
Human-centric technologies will dominate next three years
Accenture says businesses will develop technology and services to match human behaviour in the next few years Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2017
The evolution of smart Dubai
Aisha Bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, discusses how Dubai is evolving as a smart city with the support of local telecoms provider Du. Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2017
Davos: Technology poses new risks to jobs, economies and society
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by technology to jobs, political stability and cyber security at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2017
CW Middle East: UAE takes lead in autonomous car trials
Self-driving cars are one of the most exciting developments in technology. Companies like Google and Tesla are pioneering the technology. But it might be countries in the Middle East, with the poorest road safety records in the world that could benefit most. Despite significant regional spending on safety campaigns, the UAE still clocks up 12.7 road deaths per 100,000 people, with 30.4 in Oman, 24.8 in Saudi Arabia, 16.5 in Kuwait, 14 in Egypt and 13.2 in Qatar. In September Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) trialled a public driverless vehicle in the city’s Downtown area, running along a 700-metre trial route. Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2017
Dubai-based Aramex optimises branch office connectivity
How global logistics firm streamlined its branch office operations in the Middle East Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2017
Customer-first approach will make 2017 a challenge for Dutch CIOs
CIOs in the Netherlands could see their strategies lead to thousands of jobs being cut as businesses automate Continue Reading
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04 Jan 2017
Flight booking systems easy to hack, researchers warn
Malicious actors could infiltrate systems to alter passenger information and even cancel bookings, Chaos Communications Congress told Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2016
European law enforcement seeking smart ways to fight cyber crime
Cyber criminals are always likely to be better resourced than law enforcement. Now, national and regional police forces in Europe are switching tactics to even the odds. Under-resourced law enforcement needs a smarter approach as cyber crime becomes increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, backed by the money and expertise of organised crime groups set up and run as well-resourced and efficient professional business organisations. Cyber crime operations typically have teams dedicated to looking at open source intelligence, targets’ physical environments, weaknesses in supply chains, and potential collaborators inside target organisations to enable sophisticated, blended attacks that involve a combination of actions against a range of vulnerabilities, making them difficult to detect and defend against. Continue Reading
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14 Dec 2016
Swedish Cider company upgrades to cloud ERP to keep up with growth
Apple-based product manufacturer moves to an industry-specific ERP system in the cloud Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2016
IT Priorities 2017: Nordic organisations to spend more on cloud services
The adoption of cloud computing in its many guises will be a top priority in the Nordic region in 2017 Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2016
The United Arab Emirates enterprise IT trends for 2017
The UAE is already a leader in areas such as smart city developments, and 2017 looks set to see organisations in the country increase its adoption of other transformational IT Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2016
CBRE: Cloud drives Q3 demand for colocation space in Frankfurt and London
CBRE’s third-quarter datacentre market tracker highlights soaring demand for colocation capacity in Frankfurt and London, as cloud providers court European enterprises Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2016
Middle East bank to launch AI for customer support
Middle East bank Emirates NBD is piloting artificial intelligence to automate customer services Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2016
Dutch IT ministry needed to take digital lead
Whenever the media covers a failed Dutch government IT project, the question is always asked whether the government should have a ministry of IT Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2016
HCL completes integration of Volvo Group IT services
Deal sees 2,560 Volvo Group staff transferred to HCL, bringing mainframe expertise to Indian IT services firm Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2016
Telenor IoT strategy required core software change
Norwegian telco is expanding its internet of things business, which packages all the components its customers require to offer IoT-based services Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2016
CW Benelux: Mobile payments boom
In this quarter’s CW Benelux, we look at how a combination of the right technology and consumer acceptance is driving mobile commerce in the Netherlands. We also hear from the CIO of Brussels Airlines, which is transforming its business digitally through a strategy that links traditional IT with its customers through a digital skin, and the CIO of HR services provider Randstand Group Netherlands, for which technology is becoming crucial in its communication with clients and candidates. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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09 Nov 2016
CW Nordics: Finns turn IT layoffs to their advantage
In this quarter’s CW Nordics, we look at the impact of Nokia layoffs on Finland, and in particular the city of Espoo which is home to both Nokia and Microsoft’s Finnish headquarters. We also look at how Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen is taking control of sales data with cloud-based software. We also hear from Google cloud chief Diane Greene, as well as the CIOs of Norwegian bank DNB, Scandinavian Airlines and Swedish municipality Vara. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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08 Nov 2016
Will computer vision help France take a lead in AI?
There are signs that France could become a centre for artificial intelligence research and development Continue Reading
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02 Nov 2016
Coca-Cola cloud project bottles rewards for 25,000 staff
Coca-Cola European Partners, which bottles 15 billion litres of soft drinks each year, is working with an HR technology supplier to develop flexible rewards packages for its 25,000 employees Continue Reading
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24 Oct 2016
UAE telco launches mobile wallet
Etisalat signs deal with technology company to offer its customers a mobile wallet service, as fintech expands in the Middle East Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2016
SAP Q3 2016 results: cloud revenue reaches 14% of total
SAP’s third quarter 2016 financial results show 28% growth in cloud revenue, and the addition of 400 customers for its flagship S/4 Hana product Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2016
Reinventing Bahrain’s Kanoo Group through digital technology
In this quarter’s CW Middle East ezine, we feature the IT journeys of three companies in the region with detailed analysis of recent IT projects that were designed to support business transformation in a changing world. We hear how Bahrain-based conglomerate Kanoo Group is dealing with a company-wide digital transformation, Zahid Group’s biggest-ever IT investment, and how Rotana Hotels is centralising security. Continue Reading
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19 Oct 2016
Snowden: the IT analyst turned whistleblower who exposed mass surveillance
Oliver Stone's biopic on Edward Snowden reaches the heart of the ethical crisis posed by mass surveillance for the state and ordinary citizens Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2016
Saving Lauri Love: activists plan their next move
An eclectic bunch of activists, charity workers and reformed hackers spent a rainy Sunday afternoon plotting their next move in a campaign to save Lauri Love from extradition to the US on hacking charges Continue Reading
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18 Oct 2016
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange uses blockchain for e-voting
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange offers controlled access to the AGM information of listed companies through a blockchain-based service Continue Reading
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16 Oct 2016
Dubai smart city will be the talk of GITEX
Global experts in urban planning and smart technology will discuss the important role Dubai will play in supporting the development of smart cities in the Middle East Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2016
Nordea bank joins rival’s mobile payment platform
Nordea signs up to the mobile payments platform from Danske bank for its customers in Denmark and Norway Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2016
Case study: Denmark’s Bang & Olufsen takes control of sales data
Denmark based audio-visual equipment maker uses cloud-based channel management software to give it the sales insight it needs to make better decisions Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2016
IT startups suffer from strict, out-of-date Dutch laws
The Netherlands government needs to ensure that legislation enables disruptive technology to flourish Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2016
Swedish bank uses Amelia the robot for customer services
SEB is using AI software from IPsoft for customer service after a successful internal project Continue Reading
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03 Oct 2016
Dutch government uses Microsoft Dynamics to improve recruitment
Government recruitment and career management of senior civil servants in the Netherlands has been improved through a Microsoft Dynamics implementation Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2016
How IoT can revolutionise running railways
Mobile computing, mobile sensor networks and deep learning are behind French rail operator SNCF’s efficiency drive Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2016
Emirates Islamic bank and the Muslim finance revolution
The CIO at Dubai-based bank Emirates Islamic tells Computer Weekly how IT is supporting the company through industry change Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2016
Italian bottle maker deploys 88TB of Syneto hyper-converged storage
Serioplast gets reliable disaster recovery as it replaces NetApp plus remote physical servers with Syneto hyper-converged infrastructure at factories across Europe, Africa and Asia Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2016
Lauri Love: the student accused of hacking the US
How did a brilliant but fragile computer science student from a rural English town end up facing life imprisonment in the US? Computer Weekly speaks to Lauri Love Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2016
DNB and Nordea to merge IT operations for Baltic super bank
Two of the Nordic region’s banks will use joint operations, including IT, to help them grow in the Baltic area Continue Reading
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08 Sep 2016
Bank IT spending to hit $241bn across four major global regions
IT spending across four major economic regions will increase by around 4% in 2016, but Europe is the least certain Continue Reading