Viewpoint, Financial services, AI

Sibos 2019: Blue Prism to showcase robotic process automation solutions

Sibos 2019: Blue Prism to showcase robotic process automation solutions
By Bruce Curling | 20 September 2019

Firm will team up with Thoughtonomy to demonstrate how AI can transform financial services

Firm will team up with Thoughtonomy to demonstrate how AI can transform financial services

Viewpoint, Media, AI

AI is transforming media and entertainment possibilities

AI is transforming media and entertainment possibilities
By Nirvik Mitter | 17 September 2019

Machine learning and more is helping people find TV and film choices suited to their moods

Viewpoint, Retail, AI

How to find the right retail planning software

How to find the right retail planning software
By Kristie Davison | 10 September 2019

Faced by a barrage of sales-speak and technology terms, retailers can struggle to choose retail planning solutions, but there are some tricks to ensure success

Retailers can struggle to choose retail planning solutions, but there are some tricks to ensure success

Case study, Retail, Azure

Marks and Spencer is sparking a digital-first retail experience

Marks and Spencer is sparking a digital-first retail experience
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 03 September 2019

The British retail giant is working with Microsoft to implement the latest technology and become a digital-first business

The British retail giant is becoming a digital-first business with Microsoft and the latest technology

Feature, Media, Cloud, Azure

Getting personal with artificial intelligence and the cloud

Getting personal with artificial intelligence and the cloud
By Lindsay James | 12 August 2019

Today’s media and entertainment firms are recognising that, in order to meet the needs of today’s demanding consumers, they need to deliver a more personalised service. Artificial intelligence, delivered via the cloud, is proving to be key

Media firms are recognising that these technologies can help meet personalisation demands

Viewpoint, Cloud, Security

Is a layered approach to cloud security the way forward?

Is a layered approach to cloud security the way forward?
By Chris Hill | 09 August 2019

Barracuda Networks’ Chris Hill believes this type of approach will defend fast-paced cloud environments from threats

Barracuda Networks expert believes this approach will defend cloud environments from developing threats

Viewpoint, Media, Cloud, Azure

LiveArena Broadcast Room: the virtual director

LiveArena Broadcast Room: the virtual director
By Pontus Eklöf | 08 August 2019

A huge amount has changed in broadcasting over the last 20 years. Pontus Eklöf believes that, thanks to the proliferation of artificial intelligence and machine learning, there’s lots more exciting things to come

Pontus Eklöf believes that broadcasting has a lot more to offer with AI and machine learning

News, Public safety, Cloud, Azure, AI

AI, drones and Microsoft Azure are keeping roads safe

AI, drones and Microsoft Azure are keeping roads safe
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 01 July 2019

Sund & Bælt, BAM Infra Nederland and OrangeNXT are improving the conditions of our highways

News, Insurance, Cloud, Azure, AI

ICICI Lombard and Microsoft are transforming India’s car insurance

ICICI Lombard and Microsoft are transforming India’s car insurance
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 28 May 2019

Insure app uses AI to enable customers to buy policies and will soon process repair claims

News, Education, AI

Microsoft teams with education provider to close the AI skills gap

Microsoft teams with education provider to close the AI skills gap
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 20 May 2019

Partnership with General Assembly will provide 15,000 workers with essential knowledge

News, AI

Microsoft launches first Africa Development Centre

Microsoft launches first Africa Development Centre
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 17 May 2019

Move will provide employment opportunities for locals and drive technological innovation

Viewpoint, Manufacturing, IoT

A new hope for the future of manufacturing

A new hope for the future of manufacturing
By Guest | 09 May 2019

DXC Technology’s Mozhi Habibi explains how insights from internet of things devices can reduce downtime, streamline supply chains, improve product quality, optimise asset performance on the plant floor and more

DXC Technology’s Mozhi Habibi explains how IoT insights can streamline operations

News, Azure, IoT, AI

Microsoft delivers new features in Azure for cloud and edge computing

Microsoft delivers new features in Azure for cloud and edge computing
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 07 May 2019

Move gives developers advanced capabilities using AI, mixed reality, IoT and blockchain

Case study, Media, Azure

AIONSPORTS: using data to improve sport as we know it

AIONSPORTS: using data to improve sport as we know it
By Lindsay James | 24 April 2019

Netherlands-based sports data matching firm is benefiting from a new software engine for virtual reality, augmented reality and broadcasting experiences, provided by StreamingBuzz

Firm is benefiting from StreamingBuzz’s new software engine for virtual reality and broadcasting experiences

News, Public safety, Transportation, Azure, IoT, AI

Downer uses Microsoft Azure to improve train safety in Sydney

Downer uses Microsoft Azure to improve train safety in Sydney
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 23 April 2019

Firm’s TrainDNA solution stores and analyses data to enhance engineers’ decision-making

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

News, Media, Cloud, Azure

Wowza showcases live-streaming solutions at NAB

Wowza showcases live-streaming solutions at NAB
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 10 April 2019

Media firm will demonstrate its Streaming Cloud and Microsoft Azure AI and ML capabilities

News, Education, AI

Microsoft and OpenClassrooms to train students with AI skills

Microsoft and OpenClassrooms to train students with AI skills
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 09 April 2019

Partnership aims to help employers fill their high-tech roles with qualified graduates of the programme

News, Event, Manufacturing, Hannover Messe, AI

Hannover Messe: showcasing Industry 4.0, AI and 5G

Hannover Messe: showcasing Industry 4.0, AI and 5G
By Elly Yates-Roberts | 01 April 2019

Event’s expanded programme will be a hub for forward thinkers from industry and government

Feature, Communications, Media, AI

The technology at the heart of a future-ready workforce

The technology at the heart of a future-ready workforce
By Rebecca Lambert | 01 April 2019

Over the next decade, millions of people worldwide face the prospect of switching occupations or upgrading their skills if they want to remain employable. Businesses are turning to technology to help with their training initiatives

Businesses are turning to technology to help workers upgrade their skills to remain employable