ORB Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle project cost over £100m, we analyse where it all went wrong. Our new buyer's guide examines building a sustainable IT strategy. And we find out how Thomson Reuters is using AI to enhance its product offerings. Read the issue now.

Posted: 19 Mar 2024 | Published: 19 Mar 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the fast-growing trend for software-defined networking, and how startups are shaking up the established suppliers. We examine the new guidelines for using bring your own device schemes in the public sector. And we find out how second-user software could save money on licensing. Read the issue now.

Posted: 18 Nov 2013 | Published: 18 Nov 2013

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, DevOps is cited as a key element of digital transformation – we examine the challenges to delivering on its promise. Many retailers are investing in emerging technologies to gain an edge – but are they too far ahead of the curve? And could a new spirit of collaboration help UK broadband roll-out? Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Sep 2017

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how technology is fighting poverty by increasing financial inclusion. We examine how best to manage the challenges of Microsoft's new plan for ongoing Windows 10 updates. And we find out how data innovation at Lloyd's of London is supporting a wider digital modernisation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 21 May 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after the storms that swept across the UK, we look at the technology behind Weather Source's meteorological data service. Oracle and SAP are battling over customers to upgrade their ERP systems to the cloud. And we report from the world's biggest retail tech show.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Feb 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the BBC about how the UK broadcaster is using data analytics to better understand its viewers and grow its audience. We look at how CERN is using IT automation in its quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe. And we examine the impact of GDPR on cloud storage. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Feb 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at one of the oldest pain points for IT departments – software patching – and ask how to make it less complex across the enterprise. We examine the rise of Kubernetes, the open source container system. And we look at storage strategy to support a multicloud environment. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Nov 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to snack giant Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, about how AI and data are transforming its business. SAP is increasing support costs for the first time in years – we assess the impact on customers. And a Ukrainian tech CEO tells us how his company kept going despite the Russian invasion. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 Sep 2022 | Published: 27 Sep 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the role of green tech in helping businesses contribute to the government's 2050 net-zero targets. We also talk to Spotify about the importance of open source for the music streaming service and how hybrid working is evolving as the post-pandemic workplace continues to change. Read the issue now.

Posted: 27 Feb 2023 | Published: 28 Feb 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the digital transformation of retailer Majestic Wines and find out how buying rival Naked Wines led to a cloud overhaul of the firm's IT. We look at the challenges for IT managers as they prepare for the end of Windows 7 support. And our buyer's guide discusses deep learning technology. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Jan 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the UK government has committed £1bn to the semiconductor sector – but can it ever compete with the US and China? The potential of 5G networking could transform manufacturing – we examine the implications. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 May 2023 | Published: 30 May 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about how the firm wants to use cloud, machine learning and innovative datacentre technologies to open up access to information. Our new buyer's guide looks at network function virtualisation. And we examine the role of blockchain in cloud data security. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 04 Oct 2016

EZINE: Take a look at this edition of ComputerWeekly to learn more Uber, Volkswagen, and other companies that have experience with software ethics issues, how they've dealt with them, and what the consequences have been.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 Nov 2017

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we visit the first hackathon at Abbey Road Studios, once home to The Beatles, to find out how tech startups hope to revolutionise music creation. Our latest buyer's guide looks at perimeterless network security. And we look ahead to the key CIO skills and jobs trends for 2019. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 04 Jan 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how artificial intelligence is being used to automate existing jobs, such as IT administrators and customer service agents. Capital One's European CIO talks about how to create an agile business. And we offer tips on how to deal with an Oracle software audit. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Nov 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Moore's Law – the seminal forecast by Intel founder Gordon Moore that oversees technology development – is 50 years old. We look at its modern relevance and future implications. IT chiefs discuss whether Windows is still core to their strategy. And we look back at five years of government IT. Read the issue now.

Posted: 17 Apr 2015 | Published: 17 Apr 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, with less than a year until Microsoft ends support for Windows XP, we examine the options for the many firms still using the operating system. The PC market has seen a record slump in sales - what does it mean for the IT industry? Plus, we evaluate progress in moving software to the cloud. Read the issue now.

Posted: 22 Apr 2013 | Published: 23 Apr 2013

EZINE: In this issue, we profile Odeon and UCI Cinemas Group's use of hybrid cloud as part of a digital transformation programme aimed at enhancing customer experience and staving off competition from on-demand streaming. We also look at the summertime game of musical chairs at the Government Digital Service, and at 50 years of business software.

Posted: 19 Aug 2016 | Published: 23 Aug 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to NSA whistleblower Bill Binney about the often-conflicting needs of security and privacy. We find out how Google is using artificial intelligence to improve datacentre energy efficiency. And we look at a project to use wearable technology and big data to help tackle Parkinson's disease. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 Aug 2014 | Published: 22 Aug 2014

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the London researchers developing multi-sensory communications via wearable mobile devices. We report from the Gartner Symposium on how CIOs are turning away from traditional IT suppliers. And we look at the role of the IT leader in 2020. Read the issue now.

Posted: 25 Nov 2013 | Published: 26 Nov 2013

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how agile development is helping the UK Ministry of Defence deliver complex military software. The CIO of the Lotus Formula One team explains the importance of data analytics to winning races. And we look at the IT innovation challenges facing financial services firms. Read the issue now.

Posted: 28 May 2013 | Published: 28 May 2013

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the minefield around datacentre planning permission across the UK, after government blocked a major development next to the M25. The metaverse is making inroads into the industrial world – is this the real future for the technology? And we analyse the trends changing the app market. Read the issue now.

Posted: 27 Nov 2023 | Published: 28 Nov 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how visionary IT leaders in local government plan to transform the delivery of digital public services. Our latest buyer's guide looks at the technology challenges of the internet of things. And do businesses dealing with tech-savvy consumers need a new approach to IT management? Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Dec 2013 | Published: 03 Dec 2013

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Microsoft has released more details of the forthcoming Windows 10 release – we look at what it means for enterprise IT. The UK government has set out its vision for an EU digital economy – we examine the issues. And our latest buyer's guide covers data science. Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 | Published: 02 Feb 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look ahead to the challenges facing IT leaders in 2013 and examine how the shift to digital will change the role of the CIO. A new report details how CIOs must adapt to work more closely with business colleagues. And our first buyer's guide of the year focuses on software as a service. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 | Published: 08 Jan 2013