Data Management Reports

EZINE: In this handbook, focused on data analytics in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at how to marry the art and science of analytics, environmental considerations, the risks of sovereign data strategies and what one telco has done to address scalability challenges.

Posted: 15 Feb 2023 | Published: 15 Feb 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as NHS Digital is folded into NHS England, we consider what the merger could mean for the future of NHS IT. We find out how data science and analytics has become an increasingly important function for John Lewis. And we examine the importance of building empathy into metaverse applications. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 Feb 2023 | Published: 14 Feb 2023

EGUIDE: For businesses, the ability to deal with big data is important: it can bring companies significant business value, from enabling cost optimization and improved efficiency to providing better customer insight. In this article, we'll explore 8 use cases that show big data's profound impact on businesses across different industry sectors.

Posted: 09 Feb 2023 | Published: 09 Feb 2023

EGUIDE: In this roundup, we recap the top 10 stories in India, including the digitisation work undertaken by global firms in the country, progress made by local enterprises in harnessing technology and how a female coder rose through the ranks in her software development career.

Posted: 15 Jan 2023 | Published: 16 Jan 2023

EZINE: In this month's CW EMEA, we look at how schools in Germany have stopped using Microsoft Office 365 over lack of clarity over how data is collected, shared and used. We also delve into how former UK spy boss Richard Dearlove leaked names of MI6 secret agent recruiters in China to back an aggressive right-wing US campaign against tech company Huawei.

Posted: 11 Jan 2023 | Published: 12 Jan 2023

EGUIDE: Fail to prepare, prepare to fail is an adage that never fails to lose its veracity. The same is true of using poor quality data, known to be the bane of the lives of data analysts, not to speak of organisations that yearn to be "data driven".

Posted: 29 Dec 2022 | Published: 29 Dec 2022

EGUIDE: In this round-up, we review some of the key IT trends that are likely to shape the industry across the APAC region in 2023.

Posted: 19 Dec 2022 | Published: 20 Dec 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the proliferation of ethical frameworks has done little to change how artificial intelligence is developed – we look at the challenges. We examine the future of the UK semiconductor sector as the government launches a review. And we hear how NatWest has put data at the heart of customer strategy. Read the issue now.

Posted: 13 Dec 2022 | Published: 13 Dec 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, with a litany of security and compliance issues caused by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, we ask if it's still safe for enterprises. Our latest buyer's guide examines the technologies and best practices behind data visualisation. And we look at the emerging devices for accessing the metaverse. Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Dec 2022 | Published: 06 Dec 2022

EGUIDE: Amid issues of data sources, data silos and data quality, the process of collecting and prepping data for analytics applications requires a practical and effective approach. In this infographic, we put together 6 data preparation best practices for analytics applications to help enterprises master their data.

Posted: 29 Nov 2022 | Published: 29 Nov 2022

EGUIDE: Building a data catalog is an important initiative for many IT and data management teams. But organizations shouldn't undertake a data catalog project without getting input from business users. In this e-guide, learn why data catalogs have become a core component of the data management environment, and the 10 steps to build a data catalog.

Posted: 29 Nov 2022 | Published: 29 Nov 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the FIFA World Cup opens in Qatar, we examine the cyber security threats from criminals targeting the event. We report from the Gartner Symposium on the latest predictions for enterprise software development. And we talk to the CIO of Kyiv City Council about managing IT in the shadow of war. Read the issue now.

Posted: 18 Nov 2022 | Published: 22 Nov 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how to prepare for and protect against ransomware, and what to do if you're hit by an attack. We gauge industry reaction to Ofcom's plan to investigate the big three cloud providers. And we find out how travel giant TUI is implementing self-service analytics. Read the issue now.

Posted: 11 Nov 2022 | Published: 15 Nov 2022

EZINE: Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation.

Posted: 03 Nov 2022 | Published: 04 Nov 2022

EGUIDE: To promote business buy-in and avoid resistance to governance policies, programs should be business-driven, with data owners involved and the data governance committee making the decisions on standards, policies and rules. This infographic highlights some of the best practices for implementing and managing data governance programs.

Posted: 17 Oct 2022 | Published: 17 Oct 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after the government scrapped its IR35 reforms, we examine what IT contractors need to know. With hybrid working, employee experience is a priority – we look at how it meshes with customer experience initiatives. And we assess the options for unstructured data storage in the cloud and on-premise. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 Oct 2022 | Published: 11 Oct 2022

EZINE: As we celebrate MicroScope's 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions

Posted: 30 Sep 2022 | Published: 03 Oct 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: DevOps is a collaboration between the application development and IT operations teams. The emphasis of this approach is communication and cooperation, and it has bled into data operations in a process called DataOps. In this infographic, we explore the main differences between these two concepts and the benefits and challenges of each one of them.

Posted: 28 Sep 2022 | Published: 28 Sep 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we analyse the technology industry's failure to extirpate forced labour and slavery from its supply chains. We find out how cyber security firm Okta is rebuilding customer trust after a major security incident. And we discover how Caterpillar is modernising its data management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 Sep 2022 | Published: 13 Sep 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Asda's CIO Carl Dawson about the supermarket's cloud-oriented renovation of its technology stack. We narrate the security woes at Twitter. And we examine best practices for data backup. Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Sep 2022 | Published: 06 Sep 2022

EBOOK: Far from being legacy IT, the mainframe is a driving force in modern computing. In this e-guide we look at its place in cloud computing.

Posted: 22 Aug 2022 | Published: 22 Aug 2022

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this handbook, learn more about the market for backup and recovery software and key data protection capabilities to look out for.

Posted: 14 Jul 2022 | Published: 14 Jul 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, with more people working remotely, the use of Apple Macs in the enterprise is growing – we look at how to manage them securely. Our latest buyer's guide examines security in the supply chain. And 10 years on from the London Olympics, we find out how data innovation is revitalising its legacy. Read the issue now.

Posted: 13 Jun 2022 | Published: 14 Jun 2022

EGUIDE: Data mesh is a new approach aims to make data more accessible, usable and valuable to the organization by creating a more flexible, scalable and collaborative data architecture. In this article, we point out some of the benefits and challenges of data mesh, and how to set up the right culture and infrastructure to make the most of this approach.

Posted: 20 Mar 2023 | Published: 20 Mar 2023

EGUIDE: Dig into this exclusive TechTarget e-guide, An Introduction to Big Data in the Cloud, to gain a comprehensive look at the pros and drawbacks of storing big data in the cloud, top big data trends, and advice on choosing a cloud deployment model.

Posted: 24 Aug 2022 | Published: 24 Aug 2022