Gaining efficiency in government through the cloud

Dan Mannion, Microsoft’s director of Public Sector Cloud Strategy, talks to Cherie Rowlands about the benefits a national cloud rollout can provide to both the government and citizen

Microsoft’s director of Public Sector Cloud Strategy Dan Mannion discusses the benefits a national cloud rollout can provide

BMW implements Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Enterprise

Global premium automaker ensures high availability and improves disaster recovery after implementing database solution

Global premium automaker ensures high availability and improves disaster recovery after implementing database solution

Unisys simplifies mobile application access with latest ClearPath release

Latest update to ePortal application enables users to develop multi-tier, web and mobile applications

Creating a people-centric organisation is key in Industry 4.0

Johannes Petrowisch of COPA-DATA explains how ergonomic automation software helps manufacturers to optimise their business

Johannes Petrowisch of COPA-DATA explains how ergonomic automation software helps manufacturers to optimise their business

How to prepare for the end of Windows XP support

With Microsoft ending support of the operating system tomorrow, companies must migrate to Windows 7/8 to avoid increased risk exposure

Reinventing cloud computing in manufacturing

Cloud computing is changing, as manufacturers no longer want to be sold buzzwords but real business benefits, explains Terry Storrar at Wirebird

Cloud computing is changing, as manufacturers no longer want to be sold buzzwords but real business benefits

Brit Group goes live on Sequel Eclipse Underwriting software

Sequel solution has enabled the company to update its insurance and reinsurance processes

Microsoft announces Microsoft Azure Preview Portal at Build

The new tool will allow users to develop and manage an application in one place using the platform and tools of their choice

Stauffenberg Brot implements Yaveon ProE-SCM EDI system

German bakery ensures the smooth running of its supply chain thanks to an electronic data interchange solution from Yaveon

German bakery ensures the smooth running of its supply chain thanks to an electronic data interchange solution from Yaveon

Microsoft’s Build developer conference gets underway in San Francisco

Series of announcements and updates expected across operating systems, devices and services

Resona Holdings migrates from Windows XP to Windows 8

Japanese financial services company switches approximately 30,000 client terminals to Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013 before XP end of support

Windows XP end of support: why it concerns you

Reto Haeni explores the risks of running Windows XP after its end of service and the benefits of migrating to newer operating systems

Reto Haeni explores the risks of running Windows XP after its end of service and the benefits of migrating to newer operating systems

University of Strasbourg implements Invensys Wonderware solution

French university has lowered operational costs across 60-mile campus through better data analysis

Microsoft slashes prices on Azure to match Amazon's cloud offering

Azure compute price will be reduced by 27% to 35% and storage price will be cut by 44% to 65%

PetroChina expands use of Honeywell software tools

China’s largest oil and gas producer and distributor to introduce company’s products at 17 sites

Revolutionising factories with intelligent devices

Dell's Kirsten Billhardt presents a roadmap for building intelligence from analogue devices

Dell manufacturing strategist Kirsten Billhardt presents a roadmap for building intelligence from analogue devices

The importance of industrial design in product development

Manufacturers can leave customers with a positive experience each time they use a product through the process of industrial design, says Jan Larsson

Manufacturers can leave customers with a positive experience each time they use a product through the process of industrial design

Siemens CAD software now available in private cloud environment

NX CAD solution has been certified in the private cloud using NVIDIA GRID vGPU virtual desktop infrastructure technology

The power of enterprise social technologies in manufacturing

New technologies are enabling manufacturers to manage costs while boosting efficiency and innovation

New technologies are enabling manufacturers to manage costs while boosting efficiency and innovation

Microsoft and Dell sign patent licensing agreement

Companies to share intellectual property related to Android and Chrome OS devices and Xbox consoles

GE Intelligent Platforms to develop solutions on NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor

GE to bring high-performance embedded computing to new power-constrained applications

Microsoft reports increasing use of Surface 2 as a line-of-business tablet

Specific capabilities enable business users to access resources ‘without sacrificing security’

Coats migrates from IBM Notes to Microsoft Office 365

Dell Software solutions help to implement new communication platform for 7,500 users 

Windows Azure to become Microsoft Azure from 3 April

Rebrand reflects company's transition to a cross-platform software and services provider

BP implements Microsoft Dynamics CRM in its trading business

BP’s trading business is transforming its customer relationship management processes with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

BP's trading arm, Integrated Supply & Trading, is part way through an ambitious project to transform its customer relationship management processes

Microsoft makes Point of Service for .NET v1.14 generally available

New set of class libraries enables software developers and OEMs to write .NET applications for retail and hospitality

Microsoft reveals plans for the Naace Strategic Conference 2014

The UK-based education technology event will have a strong focus on the role of mobile devices in teaching and learning

Siemens reveals Shipbuilding Catalyst product lifecycle management software

‘Transformational technology’ aims to integrate and synchronise industry operations

Windows 8 mobile POS device use to soar in 2014, says IHL Group

Research firm puts the worldwide figure at 128.4%, while in North America Windows 8 devices are projected to grow 183.9%

Cumberland Building Society in the UK upgrades its NCR ATMs to Windows 7

Upgrading to Windows 7 will provide greater security and regulatory compliance and give access to features such as gesture and multi-touch control

Update to Office 365 terms make it compliant for Swiss schools

Microsoft’s amendments to the agreement terms restates its compliance with data protection laws in Switzerland

Mecklenburg County deploys Office 365, Windows Azure and Surface Pro

North Carolina county saves US$3.2 million and improves productivity with Microsoft technology

Microsoft reportedly in talks to acquire mobile development company Xamarin

Acquisition would mean that Microsoft developers could code iOS and Android apps using the company’s Visual Studio offering

South African Police Service pilots Integrated Justice System

The solution is based on the Domain Awareness System used by the New York Police Department

Microsoft Dynamics and Windows Embedded partner at Euroshop expo

End-to-end retail scenario showcased for outdoor clothing and footwear provider Jack Wolfskin

The Royal Bank of Scotland implements Microsoft SQL Server 2012 PDW

Leading UK bank improves performance and customer services through the use of Microsoft’s analytics platform

American Electric Power enhances electric substation design practices

AEP will use Bentley Substation, which combines intuitive 3D modelling, electrical design functionality, and automatic bills of materials and report generation

AVEVA releases its first mobile app for plant design review

The Windows 8.1 app enables mobile users to comment and approve AVEVA E3D designs from a tablet device

Cincom simplifies product management for complex manufacturers

New features in the Cincom Business Suite enterprise resource planning system include multi-purpose bills of material and routes

Manhattan Associates helps Arcadia manage supply chain complexity

New solutions will optimise supply chain processes and maximise service levels across the retailer's growing omni-channel retail operations

RBTE 2014: retailers must be customer centric, says former Best Buy CEO

Retailers must look at the lifetime value of each customer rather than each transaction, according to Robert Willett.

RBTE 2014: big data is key to success in retail sector, say industry executives

Retailers are using past behaviour to predict consumers’ shopping habits instead of trying to work out future trends, says Domino’s Pizza Group CEO

Matrix42 launches new patch catalogue for Microsoft SCCM

New add-on helps users address security threats and reduce time spent on monthly patching process

Sustainability and technology – the future of fashion retail

Saverio Romeo explains how technology can optimise processes with the aim of making the shopping experience sustainable for all

Saverio Romeo explains how technology can optimise processes with the aim of making the shopping experience sustainable for all

Convergence 2014: Microsoft shares range of new Dynamics updates

The new apps and services enable organisations to use cloud services to improve customer engagement

AMD is to implement a business intelligence solution on SQL Server 2014

Semiconductor maker will use built-in, self-service BI tools such as Power View, an interactive data visualisation feature

New social tools for Office 365 will help organisations become more responsive

Microsoft showcases the future of workplaces at SharePoint Conference, demonstrating a range of new Office 365 experiences 

New Belgium boosts customer relations and sales with Microsoft Dynamics

Brewery’s ‘Beer Rangers’ gain mobile access to CRM system, helping to significantly increase sales

Microsoft buys Junction Solutions' multi-channel retail solutions for Dynamics AX

JunctionMCR, which was built directly in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform, will be part of the AX 2012 R3 release

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella makes senior leadership changes

Chris Capossela takes on role as executive vice president and chief marketing officer while Mark Penn becomes chief strategy officer