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Built to last – the ultimate business software challenge
If the consequences of a failed software project were the same as for a bridge or building, there would be some significant piles of rubble, numerous casualties and a whole lot more court cases...
Features
Industrial strength IT – why automation is inevitable
When machines can automate tasks and business processes the result is greater efficiency, more consistent outcomes and lower costs of production. Donovan Jackson looks at how companies are integrating machines and IT systems for competitive advantage...
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How to make money as an ISP
Sector expert Brendan Ritchie looks at the reality of shrinking margins for ISPs and telcos today…
Research & White Papers
Whitepaper: An expert guide to selecting and implementing ERP solutions
Embarking on a journey to implement a new ERP system is a major challenge in any business. Hayden McCall spoke to three professionals with a combined 60 years of ERP evaluation and delivery experience across multiple projects, and presents an abridged version of the conversation...
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The psychology of IT procurement
Investing in a core piece of business technology is a big decision and advances in cloud technology mean the purchasing rules are changing. Clare Coulson unravels the technology procurement conversation...
Opinion
Five steps to identify the right software development pathway
Chief Operating Officer, North America at DXC Technology, Lizann Gohring, takes you through the five key steps to determine the level of development for your business...
Features
Who owns IT?: The CxO procurement conversation
IT investment used to be the sole preserve of the CIO, but recent research shows this is changing and CxOs and line managers are taking on a greater decision-making role...
Opinion
Seven UI/UX principles to help create a fresh experience
Subject matter expert Jeff Dance gives his top tips on designing a website that will get your users doing what you want...
Opinion
Follow the fast fibre road
The internet of things may feel like it only uses wireless technology but in reality it relies on big pipes and banks of servers. Paul Budde explores what we need to do in order to arrive at the smart cities of the future...
Opinion
Why IT must start with the digital human
Peter Sondergaard, senior vice president and global head of research at Gartner, told more than 8500 CIOs and IT leaders that they must now design, resource and deploy for a world that’s digital-first...
Opinion
Democratisation, subscription and processification key trends for 2015
Systems integrator UXC Eclipse’s CEO Bradley Stroop offers his take on what will drive the adoption of technology this year...
Opinion
The new HR: accountable, measurable, analytical
The soft fluffy HR department is making way for an empirical results-based strategy to manage human capital says Aaron Green...
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