Banks are focusing on product innovation as an investment priority

Digital channels and IT modernisation also highlighted in results of new Temenos customer survey

Microsoft to reveal Windows 9 at event later this month?

Invitations sent out to members of the press for anticipated unveiling of latest Windows OS

Carlsberg Group chooses Office 365 to improve collaboration

Brewery deploys collaboration platform to centralise the management of its facilities around the world

Sibos 2014 event preview from Sue Foley at peterevans

Rebecca Gibson spoke to Sue Foley, marketing and communications at peterevans, to find out what the company is most looking forward to at Sibos 2014

Sue Foley explains why the company will be attending the annual financial services event this year

NBTY Europe selects Promotion Management from JustEnough

Vitamin and nutritional supplement retailer aims to execute better campaigns across its brand

Sibos 2014 event preview from Sameer Kishore at Dell Services

Rebecca Gibson caught up with Sameer Kishore, Dell Services’ vice president of banking, financial services, securities and insurance, to find what the company will showcase at the event

Dell Services executive explains why the company will be attending the annual financial services event in Boston, US

GE Intelligent Platforms adds multi-touch technology to QuickPanel+

Operator interface now provides similar pinch-to-zoom functionality as many consumer devices

Dell unveils PowerEdge 13th generation server portfolio

Latest release aims to help customers meet growing application and workload needs

Sibos 2014 event preview from Swift's Chris Church

Chris Church, Swift’s chief executive of Americas and global head of securities, explains to Rebecca Gibson what he thinks will be the main topics at Sibos 2014

Swift's Chris Church explains why the company is looking forward to hosting the annual financial services event in Boston

Dell helps Visbuzz deliver video communication to the elderly

UK start-up offers a single-function tool to help connect people to their loved ones

Continuous (and free) learning: education beyond school

Education doesn’t have to stop once you’ve left school. Continuous learning helps to further careers, and there are options that won’t break the bank or take up too much time. Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson explains

Education doesn’t have to stop once you’ve left school. It also doesn't have to break the bank or take up too much time. Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson explains

Sibos 2014 event preview from Fiserv's Richard Broadbent

Rebecca Gibson speaks to Richard Broadbent, vice president of strategy and channel development, international group at Fiserv, to find out what the company will be showcasing at the event

Richard Broadbent explains why the company will be attending the annual financial services event this year

Get up and go: delivering rich mobile experiences for financial services professionals

Banks and finance executives are increasingly looking for a rich, secure and actionable mobile experience. Jacqui Griffiths finds out how Microsoft and its partners are delivering it

Jacqui Griffiths finds out how Microsoft and its partners are delivering rich, secure and actionable mobile experiences for the financial services industry

FreedomPay and Microsoft: stepping up to the payments challenge

Recently validated security solutions are opening the flood gates for leading banks to monetise purchase data. Microsoft and FreedomPay explain how they’re supporting banks in their innovation efforts

Microsoft and FreedomPay explain how they're helping banks and merchants monetise purchase data

Trasluz Casual Wear improves inventory management with RFID technology

Spanish clothing retailer has improved order fulfilment with RFID technology from Honeywell

Microsoft counts down to launch of new Lumia devices

Invitation to special webcast hints at official unveiling of the Lumia 730 ahead of the IFA 2014 tradeshow

Female leaders in the retail industry: bridging the gender gap

Karen McCandless talks to Tracy Issel, general manager of Worldwide Retail, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Travel at Microsoft, to find out why there is still a lack of female executives in the industry and what can be done to change this

Microsoft's Tracy Issel explains why there is still a lack of female executives in the industry and what can be done to change the situation

Scala and Pixel Inspiration help Argos go digital

UK retail company creating an interactive in-store experience using next-generation digital signage solutions

A new approach to cyber security: preventing retailers from being the next victim

A sea change is impacting cyber security. Intel’s security and retail thought leaders explain how retailers can secure their environments and protect their data

Intel’s security and retail thought leaders explain how retailers can effectively protect their data

US schools are adopting 1:1 learning programmes with Windows 8

Microsoft is supporting school districts in the delivery of innovative learning experiences

Microsoft updates Lync app for iPhone and iPad, and adds Gallery View functionality

Latest version includes new features such as Lobby Control and the ability to determine who has presenter or attendee status

Formosa Supermarket selects NCR hardware solution

Brazilian chain improves in-store service levels with NCR RealPOS 40

Executive insight: Grant Taylor explains the benefits of working with JustEnough

Grant Taylor, CIO of clothing retailer Kathmandu speaks with Karen McCandless about how the business is gaining efficiencies with JustEnough solutions

CIO of Kathmandu speaks with Karen McCandless about how the business is gaining efficiencies with JustEnough solutions

Microsoft and TracFone partner to launch new health solution on Windows Phone

Windows Phone and TracFone services will connect data, devices and people to drive better patient engagement and healthcare

A universe of opportunities: Microsoft on the impact of the IoT

Dubbed ‘the next big disruptor for retail’, the internet of things has become a global phenomenon. Steve Dunbar, Microsoft’s IoT commercial lead, explains how it will change the way we buy, sell, distribute and market goods forever

Steve Dunbar, Microsoft’s IoT commercial lead, explains how the IoT will change the way we buy, sell, distribute and market goods forever

New study finds consumers plan to adopt in-home internet of things devices

Network connected technology on the rise according to survey from Acquity Group

Scottish ferry operator to deploy online reservation system from Hogia

Microsoft.NET-based ticketing and reservation system will improve booking processes for Caledonian MacBrayne and Argyll Ferries customers

The connected omni-channel shopping experience: open all hours

Karen McCandless finds out how the right technology can enable retailers to serve consumers at any point of their shopping journey anywhere and on any device in a consistent, personal and differentiated way

The right technology can enable retailers to serve consumers at any point of their shopping journey anywhere and on any device 

Dassault Systèmes reveals SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2014-2015

Company unveils latest addition to 3D design software applications portfolio

Saudi Airlines deploys Microsoft business intelligence solution

Solution helps to unify data, improve business visibility and enhance management procedures across the company

US health and human service organisations adopt Dynamics CRM

Three organisations help improve lives of citizens through new solutions and apps

Microsoft Devices Group targets entry-level market with launch of Nokia 130

The new mobile device costs just €19 and includes built-in video player, music player and USB charging

Consumer demand to drive IoT adoption in retail industry

IDC study predicts that retailers will deploy internet of things technologies to enhance customer experience 

La Cité adopts virtual desktop infrastructure from Dell

Deployment enables students at Canadian French-language college to undertake processor-intensive CAD projects

Microsoft to launch Surface Pro 3 in 25 more markets this August

The device will be available to purchase in the European and Asia-Pacific markets from 28 August

Unisys to provide data centre support services to DISA

New contract extends company’s work with US Defense Information Systems Agency

European healthcare providers need to invest in big data and analytics

IDC study indicates that big data will become more important as healthcare reforms change how care is delivered and financed

Microsoft and Akamai Technologies to develop cyber security accelerator

Companies will work in partnership with Jerusalem Venture Partners to provide the programme at the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator in Tel Aviv

Microsoft reflects on successful first year of CityNext initiative

Growth set to continue as Worldwide Partner Conference marks anniversary of project’s launch

Cojengo develops VetAfrica app to help farmers expedite livestock diagnosis

Scottish startup partners with Microsoft 4Afrika to develop a Windows Phone app to help farmers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania

Veeam Software adds Hyper-V support to Management Pack for System Center

New version provides full app-to-metal visibility within Microsoft System Center

Esri to bring ArcGIS Online to educational institutions across Europe

Digital mapping solution will be provided to more than 30 educational ministries via a partnership with European Schoolnet

Dates announced for 2015 European Industry Forum

Event to take place in Amsterdam from 4-5 March next year

Sustainable production methods in manufacturing

Energy efficiency is a watchword in almost every aspect of modern life, but particularly in power hungry sectors such as manufacturing, says Mirko Baecker at Siemens PLM Software

Energy efficiency is a watchword in almost every aspect of modern life, but particularly in manufacturing, says Mirko Baecker

K3 named as UK Microsoft Dynamics Independent Software Vendor of the Year

Company recognised for its ax|is fashion solution, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics for Retail 

Microsoft to consolidate Smart Devices and Mobile Phones business units

Stephen Elop outlines Microsoft's plans to help its Devices Group and phone business align with the company's new productivity strategy

Swan Island Networks releases new edition of TIES for Microsoft CityNext

New Microsoft Azure-based solution aims to help governments and non-governmental organisations to improve emergency response 

GameStop adopts retail portal based on Microsoft Office 365

Employees at US video game retailer gain instant access to information via POS terminals

The internet of things: creating connected operations in manufacturing

Sanjay Ravi explains how Microsoft can help manufacturers take advantage of the internet of things to transform their business and enhance the customer experience in a quick and inexpensive way by leveraging their current technology landscape

Sanjay Ravi explains how Microsoft can help manufacturers take advantage of the internet of things to transform their business

Helping small business owners stay connected this summer

Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson discusses how flexible technology is supporting the work/life balance

Microsoft’s Dave Rodgerson explains how flexible technology is supporting the work/life balance