Feature, Manufacturing, Cloud, Azure, AI

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology

Building the factory of the future today with the right technology
By Jacqui Griffiths | 19 July 2019

Transformation is rippling through the manufacturing industry as companies look to advanced cloud and digital communication technologies to empower their business

Manufacturing is transforming as companies empower themselves with cloud and digital technologies

Case study, Big data, Azure, AI

Cnext partners with BDO to accelerate innovation

Cnext partners with BDO to accelerate innovation
By Jacqui Griffiths | 16 July 2019

The two companies are collaborating to anticipate how data and artificial intelligence can empower BDO’s business

The companies are collaborating to anticipate how data and artificial intelligence can empower BDO’s business

Interview, Education, Dynamics, Cloud

Boosting end-user training with ClickLearn

Boosting end-user training with ClickLearn
By Jacqui Griffiths | 01 July 2019

The firm provides companies with a single learning platform for all their digital adoption projects, says Joachim Schiermacher

Firm provides companies with a learning platform for digital adoption projects, says Joachim Schiermacher

Feature, Manufacturing, Dynamics, Cloud, IoT, AI

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers

Game-changing breakthroughs for manufacturers
By Jacqui Griffiths | 23 May 2019

At Hannover Messe 2019, the firm demonstrated how technology advances and innovations in intelligent manufacturing are delivering game-changing breakthroughs. Here we discover what this means for the industry

How advances in intelligent manufacturing are enabling new levels of innovation for the industry


Case study, Education, Cloud

Next-level teaching with Learn on Demand Systems

Next-level teaching with Learn on Demand Systems
By Jacqui Griffiths | 13 May 2019

Wadeware is using the firm’s cloud-hosted lab platform to create unique and engaging learning experiences for Microsoft

Wadeware is using the firm’s platform to create unique and engaging learning experiences for Microsoft

Feature, Financial services, Cloud, Azure

Gaining the competitive edge in insurance

Gaining the competitive edge in insurance
By Jacqui Griffiths | 22 April 2019

Providers are examining all aspects of their operations as they strive to deliver on consumers’ expectations

Providers are examining all aspects of their operations as they strive to deliver on consumers’ expectations

Case study, Retail

ECCO Shoes and Dassault Systèmes: a perfect fit

ECCO Shoes and Dassault Systèmes: a perfect fit
By Jacqui Griffiths | 08 March 2019

The partnership aims to create the ultimate customised footwear experience

The partnership aims to create the ultimate customised footwear experience

Feature, Manufacturing, Dynamics, Azure

Manufacturing on the edge with Microsoft

Manufacturing on the edge with Microsoft
By Jacqui Griffiths | 21 February 2019

As market conditions evolve and customers demand ever more from their suppliers, Microsoft’s Colin Masson discusses how new technologies can empower manufacturers to create real competitive advantage

Colin Masson discusses how manufacturers can use new tech to create competitive advantages

Viewpoint, Retail

Optimising the last mile of retail with a supply chain expert

Optimising the last mile of retail with a supply chain expert
By Jacqui Griffiths | 24 January 2019

Getting goods into consumers’ hands where and when they want them is a game-changer for retailers – but they need to address complex challenges to make sure they can keep their promises, says Tobias Schulz from Quintiq

Tobias Schulz from Quintiq explains how to get goods to consumers where and when they want them

Feature, Financial services, Cloud, Azure

Tackling security challenges in financial services

Tackling security challenges in financial services
By Jacqui Griffiths | 21 January 2019

As financial firms offer an increasingly digital, mobile banking experience, Microsoft is helping them to tackle evolving security threats

How Microsoft is helping firms tackle evolving security threats in an increasingly digital world

Interview, Manufacturing

Modular high-tech innovations for Dassault Systèmes and ID-Consult

Modular high-tech innovations for Dassault Systèmes and ID-Consult
By Jacqui Griffiths | 15 January 2019

Mahesh Deshpande of Dassault Systèmes and Jan Goepfert of ID-Consult discuss the value of holistic modularity at the whole product portfolio and value-chain levels

Mahesh Deshpande and Jan Goepfert discuss the value of holistic modularity 

Interview, Cloud

Achieving efficient network performance

Achieving efficient network performance
By Jacqui Griffiths | 13 December 2018

David Williamson, CEO of EfficientIP, discusses how the company’s innovations are helping organisations manage network performance, complexity and security

EfficientIP’s David Williamson on how organisations can manage network performance and security

Feature, Financial services

Microsoft and partners: enabling the digital economy

Microsoft and partners: enabling the digital economy
By Jacqui Griffiths | 16 November 2018

New technologies are empowering financial firms to generate innovative business models, deliver new kinds of value and create unique customer experiences

New technologies are empowering financial firms to improve customer experience and more

Case study, Manufacturing

Hannibal Industries chooses Bluestar PLM for confident configuration

Hannibal Industries chooses Bluestar PLM for confident configuration
By Jacqui Griffiths | 12 November 2018

Hannibal Industries' director of IT discusses how the new partnership offers automated processes for the design and configuration of custom solutions to pallet rack and steel tube manufacturer

Farooq Mohammad discusses the automated processes offered by new partnership 

Case study, Manufacturing

Flying high: How Embraer is innovating at speed

Flying high: How Embraer is innovating at speed
By Jacqui Griffiths | 02 November 2018

Embraer adopted Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to enable faster development, higher quality and improved innovation

Dassault Systèmes platform is enabling Embraer to enable faster development and higher quality

Interview, Manufacturing

Four things catalysing the future of process manufacturing

Four things catalysing the future of process manufacturing
By Jacqui Griffiths | 22 October 2018

Microsoft’s Egbert Schröer outlines the key areas of focus that will enable organisations to embrace Chemistry 4.1

Microsoft’s Egbert Schröer outlines what organisations need to do to embrace Chemistry 4.1

Feature, Financial services, Insurance, Azure

How Microsoft solutions are changing the game for insurers

How Microsoft solutions are changing the game for insurers
By Jacqui Griffiths | 08 August 2018

Insurance firms are leveraging the cloud to manage risk, increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience – and Microsoft solutions are making this possible

Firms are using the cloud to manage risk, increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience

Feature, Manufacturing

A look inside the new manufacturing landscape

A look inside the new manufacturing landscape
By Jacqui Griffiths | 23 July 2018

Huge transformations have swept across the manufacturing landscape, challenging traditional processes and operations. Success will depend on manufacturers’ ability to up their game, and this will only be achieved through the implementation of new technologies

How the implementation of new technologies is enabling manufacturers to up their game

Interview, Financial services

Interview: Janet Lewis on the digital transformation of financial services

Interview: Janet Lewis on the digital transformation of financial services
By Jacqui Griffiths | 18 July 2018

Having settled into her new role at Microsoft, Janet Lewis, vice president of Global Financial Services, tells us how she is realising her vision to empower financial firms to transform

Microsoft's VP of Global Financial Services outlines her vision to empower financial firms to transform

Feature, Retail banking

Moving towards a new banking ecosystem

Moving towards a new banking ecosystem
By Jacqui Griffiths | 08 June 2018

A new style of banking is emerging as the regulatory environment makes open banking a reality. But what’s next for financial institutions as they strive to support increasing customer expectations in this open API environment?

A new style of banking is emerging as the regulatory environment makes open banking a reality