CSC and Microsoft to deliver hybrid cloud management solution

New solution integrates CSC's ServiceMesh Agility Platform with Microsoft’s System Center data centre management product

Unlocking lean methodologies in the plant industries

Simon Bennett explains how Microsoft and AVEVA‘s partnership is helping increase users' capabilities 

Microsoft leadership changes: Scott Guthrie to head cloud division

Phil Spencer will also replace Marc Whitten as head of the Xbox team and Stephen Elop will rejoin company as executive vice president of Devices group

Fresno School District rolls out Asus Transformer T100 Windows 8.1 devices

Californian district adopts flexible device that offers benefits of both tablets and laptops

Microsoft acquires patents for wearable technology worth up to US$150

San Francisco-based Osterhout Design Group develops head-mounted technology for industry and the military

Forever Direct improves order fulfilment capacity with Manhattan solutions

Global importer and distributor of Aloe Vera-based products implemented supply chain and warehouse management solutions

Microsoft releases images of Kinect for Windows v2 hardware

Second-generation version of the device is scheduled to launch in summer this year

Microsoft launches Enterprise Mobility Suite

Part of ‘mobile first, cloud first’ ethos, comprehensive cloud solution addresses range of challenges

Microsoft reveals Office for iPad applications

Microsoft demonstrates Word, Excel and Powerpoint for iPad at press briefing in San Francisco

L'Occitane uses Cegid solution to manage more than 1,000 stores

Yourcegid Retail improves brand's retail activities, merchandising, sales and customer relationship management

Yourcegid Retail improves brand's retail activities, merchandising, sales and customer relationship management

Microsoft becomes first global public cloud provider in China

Company partners with 21Vianet to deliver enterprise-grade services via Microsoft Azure in the region

Nokia to reveal new devices at Build 2014 next week?

Press invited to exclusive event at Build conference, which will see official unveiling of Windows Phone 8.1

London is benefiting from financial IT investment boom, finds Accenture

Spend on ‘fintech’ in the UK and Ireland has increased nearly eightfold in the last five years to US$265 million

Intelligent communication is transforming factory operations

Intelligent devices are driving revolutionary change within the manufacturing industry. Karen McCandless finds out more

Intelligent devices are driving revolutionary change within the manufacturing industry. Karen McCandless finds out more

Tablet hybrid device market to soar, says Juniper Research

Hi-tech analysts say nearly 50 million units will ship by 2018, rising from an estimated 9.5 million in 2013

Dell acquires predictive analytics software company

StatSoft provides advanced analytics and data mining and visualisation solutions

The Cambridge Satchel Company selects Eurostop to support retail operations

Iconic British handbag brand installs EPOS, stock management and head office solutions for its growing retail arm

The benefits of migrating from Windows XP in healthcare

Laura Ipsen, Microsoft's corporate vice president for Worldwide Public Sector, explains why healthcare providers should migrate to newer operating systems before Windows XP end of support

Microsoft’s Laura Ipsen explains why healthcare providers should migrate to newer operating systems before Windows XP end of support

Blackball builds hybrid cloud solution on Microsoft Windows Azure

Taiwanese tea and dessert specialist can now integrate multiple data sources to manage stock more efficiently and better serve customers

Find out what’s happening at the Microsoft Exchange Conference

Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Perry Clarke provides his thoughts on why people should go to MEC in Austin, Texas

Companies deploying the cloud at a rapid rate according to new study

45% of companies surveyed indicate they are beyond the pilot phase of deployment

Hannover Messe 2014 to focus on integration and Industry 4.0

Integrated Industry – Next Steps will be the theme at the industrial IT trade fair, which will take place on 7-11 April in Germany

Welcome to the all-new OnWindows.com website

We are delighted to have launched the new OnWindows.com website

Microsoft releases SQL Server 2014 to manufacturing

New release furthers Microsoft’s commitment to embracing in-memory technology

New Invensys APC product improves plant performance

SimSci 2014 features a completely new user interface that reduces the need for training and replaces long and complex manuals

Microsoft Surface 2 with built-in 4G LTE connectivity goes on sale in the US

The 64GB mobile broadband-ready Surface 2 is supported by AT&T’s 4G LTE wireless network

Sitecore releases its first Windows 8 application for marketers

Sitecore Executive Insight Dashboard application gathers customer engagement analytics and insights across touchpoints and presents them in a mobile view

Alstom Transport improves mobile capabilities with DELMIA Apriso MES

Manufacturing execution system supports power and transport company's production activities across different operational areas and mobile devices.

Bridgestone Asia Pacific deploys Windows 8-based cloud solution

Toolbox Touch app to improve efficiency of tyre manufacturer’s mobile workforce

Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf renews Wincor Nixdorf service agreement

Deal will see replacement of self-service systems that are not Windows-7 compatible

Shenzhen Airlines selects NCR self-service check-in solution

Running on Microsoft Windows XP, new kiosks enable passengers to scan passes and select seats.

Microsoft opens annual Microsoft in Education Global Forum

The forum is focused on the importance of student privacy through the use of modern technology

The Garden Centre Group deploys Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft platform to help company develop its omnichannel retail platform and promote business growth

Lombardia launches open data site powered by Windows Azure

New open data site from Italian regional authority improves citizen engagement

Taking full advantage of enterprise quality management software

LNS Research’s Matthew Littlefield outlines a strategy that can help manufacturers ensure their EQMS implementation improves the quality of their products and processes

LNS Research’s Matthew Littlefield provides tips to help manufacturers ensure their EQMS implementation improves the quality of their products and processes

4N to reveal new 3D concept created with Dassault Systèmes technology

Watch brand will display a film in 3D without glasses that was created with the help of Dassault Systèmes FashionLab technology incubator

Dell releases new set of devices to support interactive education

Latitude 13 Series laptops and S520 projectors meet schools’ security and management needs

peterevans supports business growth at UK insurance firm TFP

TFP’s growing business has hinged upon technology, and with its full IT stack outsourced to financial technology specialist peterevans, the firm is free to concentrate on its core operations

With its full IT stack outsourced to financial technology specialist peterevans, TFP is free to concentrate on its core operations

Bicycle company Trek adopts Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Hybrid SharePoint and Office 365 solution also enables access to vital customer information 

Retail Fraud

2 April; London, UK

This event in the UK will cover all aspects related to physical and technological fraud prevention in retail

Microsoft overtakes Amazon to become largest Windows hosting company

Redmond-based company now has 23,400 web-facing Windows computers against Amazon's 22,600

Reaching the 5i consumer: retailers embrace social media

Retailers need to engage with consumers across all channels to deliver a true omni-channel shopping experience. Jacqui Griffiths finds out more

5i’ shoppers – instrumented, interconnected, informed, in place and immediate – expect the same rich experience no matter how they shop

K3's ax|is fashion solution provides supply chain insight and control

Creating a consistent experience for customers is crucial to success today, yet research shows that less than a third of fashion brands believe that they are truly multi-channel. Lindsay James finds out how K3 Retail is poised to help

Lindsay James finds out how K3 Retail is helping fashion retailers deliver a consistent customer experience

Windows Azure services platform available in two prefectures in Japan

Japan’s cloud market estimated to increase by around US$1.6 billion in 2014

HIMSS: Healthcare providers deploy new solutions based on Surface 2

Microsoft highlights various Surface 2 deployments by healthcare providers

Fujitsu upgrades its public cloud service as part of new alliance with Microsoft

A5 for Windows Azure service environment will be moved to Microsoft data centres in Japan

A5 for Windows Azure service environment will be moved to Microsoft data centres in Japan

MWC 2014: Microsoft introduces nine new Windows Phone hardware partners

Expanded partner base will lead to a wider range of screen sizes and price points for Windows Phone

Expanded partner base will lead to a wider range of screen sizes and price points for Windows Phone

Four youth leaders join Microsoft's 4Afrika Advisory Council

Representatives from Rwanda, Nigeria, Morocco and Cameroon will help guide strategic investments

Representatives from Rwanda, Nigeria, Morocco and Cameroon will help guide strategic investments

Le Tanneur implements new PLM solution to accelerate product development

French leather goods manufacturer seeks to drive growth with Microsoft-based solution from TXT

French leather goods manufacturer seeks to drive growth with Microsoft-based solution from TXT

Beaverbrooks deploys Microsoft NAV for multi-channel customer services

Uk jeweller replaces legacy system with K3 for Retail solution to support future growth

Uk jeweller replaces legacy system with K3 for Retail solution to support future growth