Dutch prosecution service deploys Windows 8 tablets

Significant improvements in productivity for workers in the field, with faster and more reliable access to information

Significant improvements in productivity for workers in the field, with faster and more reliable access to information

Bill Clinton to deliver keynote speech at SharePoint Conference

Former US President set to take to the stage on opening day of Las Vegas conference in March

Former US President set to take to the stage on opening day of Las Vegas conference in March

Microsoft appoints Satya Nadella to replace Steve Ballmer as CEO

Former EVP of the company's Cloud and Enterprise Group becomes the latest of only three CEOs in Microsoft history; John Thompson becomes Chairman

Former EVP of the company's Cloud and Enterprise Group takes new role with immediate effect

Microsoft awards 4Afrika grants to five startup businesses

Innovators get funds for developing unique and scalable solutions for the African market

Innovators get funds for developing unique and scalable solutions for the African market

ERP solution provider Columbus acquires e-commerce specialist Omnica

Adds multi-channel retail and e-commerce expertise to portfolio

Deal part of company's commitment to strengthen its position as a consultancy to retailers

Dassault Systèmes acquires lifecycle management software provider Accelrys

Deal will help Dassault enrich its molecular chemistry capabilities, from discovery to manufacturing

Deal will help Dassault enrich its molecular chemistry capabilities, from discovery to manufacturing

Retailers to focus on strong mobile strategies for 2014

New survey finds half of retailers now have mobile strategy as their top priority

New survey finds half of retailers now have mobile strategy as their top priority

Microsoft joins Open Compute Project to share cloud innovaton

Community to benefit from Microsoft's cloud server specification, including advanced server hardware designs

Community to benefit from Microsoft's cloud server specification, including advanced server hardware designs

Indonesian developer launches new instant messaging service using Windows Azure

Sangkuriang Internasional describes Azure as "easiest cloud platform to work with"

Sangkuriang Internasional launches EMASS service on Azure, saving on capital and operational expenses

Hoerbiger Group turns to Dell for Windows migration project

Compression, automation and drive technology firm migrates 4,300 PCs to Windows 7

Compression, automation and drive technology firm migrates 4,300 PCs to Windows 7

Many retailers considering a single consumer platform, finds study

More than a third of retailers are considering moving to a single platform to manage transactions across all sales channels

More than a third of retailers are considering moving to a single platform to manage transactions across all sales channels

Technological innovation crucial for transformative learning, says Salcito

Microsoft's worldwide VP of education reflects on first year of Innovative Schools World Tour

Microsoft's worldwide VP of education reflects on first year of Innovative Schools World Tour

Skyscanner creates new data centres with Dell blade solution

Travel-search site completes UK and Singapore facilities, Hong Kong to be added this month

Travel-search site completes UK and Singapore facilities, Hong Kong to be added this month

Italian publisher rolls out Microsoft suite to unify communications

RCS MediaGroup modernises technology infrastructure with suite of Microsoft cloud solutions

RCS MediaGroup modernises technology infrastructure with suite of Microsoft cloud solutions

MakerBot unveils three new 3D printers with Windows 8.1 integration

Replicator range of devices enables 3D printing from any compatible Windows 8.1 app

Replicator range of devices enable 3D printing from any compatible Windows 8.1 app

NASA uses Kinect gesture-recognition technology to control a robot arm

Engineers at Jet Propulsion Laboratory aiming to enhance control of robots far from earth, such as the Mars rovers

Engineers at Jet Propulsion Laboratory aiming to enhance control of robots far from earth, such as the Mars rovers

GoDaddy forms partnership to offer Microsoft Office 365

Online small business platform will offer 365 as core business-class email and productivity service

Online small business platform will offer 365 as core business-class email and productivity service

Details announced for Bett 2014

Microsoft has revealed in a recent blog post what its main focus will be at this year’s education technology event.

Microsoft has revealed in a recent blog post what its main focus will be at this year’s education technology event.

Clearswift launches new security solution for Microsoft Exchange

Secure Exchange Gateway provides critical information protection and compliance within Exchange environments

Secure Exchange Gateway provides critical information protection and compliance within Exchange environments

KBC Bank Ireland adopts Temenos T24 core banking system

Bank also takes Insight Business Intelligence suite as it seeks to increase retail presence

Bank also takes Insight Business Intelligence suite as it seeks to increase retail presence

Servebase and Starmount establish partnership for EMV payments solutions

Move hoped to boost Starmount's role in Europe's transition to EMV and chip and pin technologies

Move hoped to boost Starmount's role in Europe's transition to EMV and chip and pin technologies

Interview: How the UK's NHS is set to evolve its digital services

Rebecca Gibson caught up with Denise Hampson, digital user experience and behaviour change consultant at NHS England

Denise Hammond explains what changes we can expect to see within digital services at England's health service

Intel outlines plans for RealSense range during CES keynote address

Aims to simplify interation with technology for a more natural and immersive user experience

Aims to simplify interation with technology for a more natural and immersive user experience

UIA deploys replaces legacy system with new insurance platform

UK insurer selects RDT’s Landscape on which to build and develop its customer offerings over the next decade

UK insurer selects RDT’s Landscape on which to build and develop its customer offerings over the next decade

Microsoft acquires Parature to enhance CRM self-service capabilities

Integration of customer engagement specialist will bring multiple new functionalities into Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Integration of customer engagement specialist will bring multiple new functionalities into Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Redefining government mobility

In order to provide citizens with the services they need, governments need mobile solutions that combine performance with freedom. Amber Stokes finds out how Intel is working closely with Microsoft to deliver this.

In order to provide citizens with the services they need, governments need mobile solutions that combine performance with freedom. Amber Stokes finds out how Intel is working closely with Microsoft to deliver this.

Celent expects comprehensive digitisation projects to drive insurance IT budgets

Analyst also highlights 'Internet of Things' and 'back to basics' among top insurance trends for 2014

Analyst also highlights 'Internet of Things' and 'back to basics' among top insurance trends for 2014

Wesleyan Bank chooses core banking system from Sword Apak

UK bank will replace its existing technology platform with Aurius in preparation for strong growth

UK bank will replace its existing technology platform with Aurius in preparation for strong growth

Susan Hauser reveals five enterprise technology trends for 2014

Internet of Things will be a big deal in 2014: "understanding what data needs absorbed versus ignored"

Internet of Things will be a big deal in 2014: "understanding what data needs absorbed versus ignored"

MapAction uses Esri IT to help the Philippines

MapAction volunteer Wai-Ming Lee tells Rebecca Gibson how Esri’s digital mapping technology helps in the wake of natural disasters

Wai-Ming Lee, long-term MapAction volunteer and manager of online operations at Esri UK, explains how Esri’s digital mapping technology helps in the wake of natural disasters

Camper deploys TXT Integrated Retail Planning software

European footwear brand implement TXT Integrated Retail Planning software to improve business planning and processes

European footwear brand implement TXT Integrated Retail Planning software to improve business planning and processes

University of Colorado Health migrates from legacy email to Office 365

17,000 mailboxes from three disparate healthcare organisations move to single consolidated environment

17,000 mailboxes from three disparate healthcare organisations move to single consolidated environment

Dassault Systèmes unveils enterprise quality management software solution

The Delmia Apriso Quality Solution will help expand the reach of traditional quality management systems

The Delmia Apriso Quality Solution will help expand the reach of traditional quality management systems

Cataler gains agility with Microsoft Dynamics AX

The automotive catalysts manufacturer is using Dynamics AX to improve manufacturing efficiency

The ERP system is helping the automotive catalysts manufacturer manage a 40% rise in production capacity

Deutsche Post DHL deploys 55,000 Honeywell mobile devices

Staff at the German post and parcel services company will use the Dolphin 99EX to track DHL parcels across Germany

Microsoft launches global consortium of cloud service providers

Cloud OS Network comprises more than 25 firms delivering services built on the Microsoft Cloud Platform

Cloud OS Network comprises more than 25 firms delivering services built on the Microsoft Cloud Platform

Predicting product performance in automotive and electronics

Manufacturers are gathering data directly from connected products and using it to engage more with customers to improve services and sales

How manufacturers are using data from connected products to improve customer engagement

Lumina deploys Optevia CRM solution to power new pricing service

Optevia’s Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013-based solution will power Pricing Engine and improve customer interaction

Optevia’s Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013-based solution will power Pricing Engine and improve customer interaction

City National Bank rolls out Microsoft Surface Pro tablets

Staff at Los Angeles-based bank are embracing the tablets to deliver a highly personalised level of customer service

Staff at Los Angeles-based bank are embracing the tablets to deliver a highly personalised level of customer service

IT spend in financial services will exceed US$430bn in 2014, says IDC

Omni-channel and core transformation projects highlighted in analyst’s top predictions for 2014

Omni-channel and apps top the agenda in analyst’s key predictions for financial services companies in 2014

Viewpoint: Improving quality management in manufacturing

LNS Research’s Greg Goodwin outlines three questions manufacturers should consider when shaping their quality management culture

LNS Research’s Greg Goodwin explains what manufacturers can do to improve quality management

Samsonite Company Stores to deploy TXT merchandise planning solution

New technology will help to optimise Samsonite’s inventory through more effective merchandise planning

New technology from TXT will help to make Samsonite’s merchandise planning process more intuitive and reliable

GE and PTC team up to offer integrated MES and PLM solution

Joint solution will help manufacturers ‘close the loop’ between product design and execution on the shop floor

Expanded collaboration will help manufacturers ‘close the loop’ between product design and execution on the shop floor

Microsoft opens NUI research centre at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is teaming up with Microsoft to explore innovative social uses of natural user interface technologies

New Melbourne research centre will focus on the development of social interactive technologies