Computer Weekly – 15 July 2014: Time for an upgrade? Why you should buy IT now
Computer Weekly – 15 July 2014: Time for an upgrade? Why you should buy IT now
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as competitive pressures and new technologies drive down IT prices, we find out why now is a great time to buy IT. We examine why going digital means a different approach to IT management. And we hear the latest best practices for improving your customer engagement with IT. Read the issue now.
Public Services Network to establish stronger dialogue with government
Government Digital Service director Andy Beale talks about how PSN is being improved and made more accessible to local government.
Competition, commoditisation and cloud drive down suppliers’ pricing
Analyst organisation Gartner says now is a good time to buy IT as low growth exerts pressure on technology suppliers to drop their prices.
Standard Life rectifies unsuccessful HR project with on-premise Oracle
To fill the gap left by a failed PeopleSoft project, Standard Life adopted a Fusion Talent Management system for its HR application roll-out.
CW500 Interview: Collective IT rules the mutual roost at Midcounties Co-operative
A single function for a swathe of businesses and joint procurement with other co-ops are all part of the IT deal for Sheridan Hindle.
The IT department’s role in making digital transformation projects work
As a growing number of stakeholders realise the benefits of digital technology, IT can add value by adopting agility and mitigating legacy.
Buyer’s guide: The big Apple revolution
Apple’s products were once niche devices. Now, following a consumer-led initiative, they are widely used across the enterprise.
Joining the digital dance is a smart move to pull off
Engaging with customers digitally through self-service websites and social media may not cut costs but could grow the business.
The business yield of digital beyond return on investment
Digital technologies bring undoubted benefits, but CIOs run the risk of valuing business advantage solely in terms of the IT that enables it.