Microsoft to be US team’s cloud computing supplier for 2018 Ryder Cup

Scouts Consulting Group will benefit from data visualisation and machine-learning methods

The key markers of a company that defines success

Melissa Topp, senior director of global marketing at ICONICS, details the three key attributes of a company that has reimagined its operations through digital transformation

Melissa Topp from ICONICS details the attributes of a company that has reimagined its operations 

Microsoft partners on AI-powered chatbot to help guide Japanese tourists

Image recognition functions allow it to recognise and provide information from user’s photos

The power of artificial intelligence in the retail industry

Microsoft’s Tracy Issel outlines how artificial intelligence, analytics and mixed reality can help retailers create seamless customer experiences across all channels

Microsoft’s Tracy Issel outlines how AI and mixed reality can help improve customer experiences

Microsoft Genomics service launched to accelerate healthcare innovation

New tools will enable researchers to collaborate in the search for cures to paediatric cancers

New features to be released in Microsoft Teams

Users will be able to participate as a guest with full access to team conversations, meetings and files

Microsoft and Sunseap sign agreement on solar project in Singapore

The 60 megawatt-peak solar portfolio will be the country’s largest to date  

Risk EMEA 2018 summit heads to London this April

24-25 April; London, UK

Event to focus on risk management, strategic balance sheet management and credit risk.

Video: How Endress+Hauser is creating a modern workplace

The process automation company turned to GAB Enterprise IT to implement Office 365

Digital transformation will add US$1 trillion to Asia Pacific by 2021

IDC study reveals artificial intelligence will be the primary catalyst for further growth

Packerland-Microsoft partnership to deliver broadband to rural areas

Collaboration will provide internet access to approximately 82,000 people over the next four years

How MTV3's newsroom is more efficiently researching news stories

Newsroom research tool x.news helps journalists track down the important facts

Newsroom research tool x.news helps journalists track down the important facts 

A three-step framework to facilitate digital transformation in manufacturing

Vele Galovski provides an overview of TSIA’s Remote Services Continuum

Vele Galovski provides an overview of TSIA’s Remote Services Continuum

PowerON launches PowerON Pulse to help organisations manage devices

Solution will also monitor system performance directly from the Microsoft cloud

Facilitating successful international communication

Alister Esam from eShare says there’s a large gap between the needs of organisations operating in today’s complex business climate and the functionality of many solutions on the market. Bridging this gap is key to success

Alister Esam from eShare says there’s a gap between the needs of organisations and the solutions 

Microsoft outlines three trends that will impact mixed reality in 2018

New technologies will shape the next iteration of the HoloLens virtual reality solution 

Microsoft launches new programme to help startups in the UK

Businesses involved will be able to benefit from Office 365 and Dynamics 365

25% of brands will use virtual customer assistants by 2020, says Gartner

Research reveals a 70% reduction in call, chat and email enquiries after implementation

How customers can benefit from a virtual contact centre

With help from GCI, Prospect Union has built a new virtual contact centre to help it more efficiently service over 140,000 members

Prospect Union has built a new virtual contact centre to help it service over 140,000 members 

Sydney to be eighth home to Microsoft ScaleUp programme

Successful applicants gain access to expert advice and technology to support their startup

How to optimise the shopper experience

Marc Truffault, CPG-RETAIL industry solution experience senior manager at Dassault Systèmes, says that Dassault Systèmes’ ‘Perfect Shelf’ industry solution experience is using the capabilities of the cloud to enhance collaboration in the consumer packaged goods and retail space

Dassault Systèmes' Marc Truffault says the ‘Perfect Shelf’ industry solution enhances collaboration 

Four simple tips to help build a digital value chain

Harald Kopp from TSIA offers advice on how hardware manufacturers can digitally transform

Harald Kopp from TSIA offers advice on how hardware manufacturers can digitally transform

How to create amazing and memorable customer experiences

Microsoft’s Pinar Salk tells us how technologies like analytics and machine learning are helping retailers to create the personalised and seamless shopping experience their customers expect

Microsoft’s Pinar Salk tells us how technologies like machine learning are helping retailers 

Microsoft contributes to Taiwan’s renewable energy targets

Taiwanese government aims to increase the use of renewable energy to 20% by 2025

IDC predicts huge rise in blockchain investment over coming years

Global spending on blockchain services and technologies could reach US$8.1 billion by 2021.

Are you ready for GDPR? Six top tips for successful compliance

The GDPR regulations will be enforced from 25 May this year. With any organisations in non-compliance facing heavy fines, preparation is of paramount importance. Here’s our roundup of top tips to ensure success

Experts offer advice about how to ensure compliance with the impending regulation 

Driving the future of sustainable production

A leading German automotive manufacturer is making sustainable production a reality

A leading German automotive manufacturer is making sustainable production a reality

The secret to successfully rolling out Office 365

James Mitchell, senior product manager for Unified Communications at Claranet UK, argues that driving user adoption is absolutely crucial to the success of your Office 365 implementation

James Mitchell from Claranet UK says driving user adoption is crucial for Office 365 implementation  

Teaching good data habits in educational institutions

Alyssa Putzer, marketing communications specialist at Metafile Information Systems, says that document management and paperless automation solutions can help educational institutions to capture and analyse critical data, increase efficiency and reduce costs

Metafile Information Systems' Alyssa Putzer says paperless automation helps institutions 

Preparing students for the reality of the modern workplace

Toni Townes-Whitley, corporate vice president of industry at Microsoft argues that in order to truly prepare students for the world of work, it’s vital that they are educated in a way that promotes the use of technology

Toni Townes-Whitley argues that to prepare students for work, their education must promote technology

Siemens and Bridg partner to develop Digital Twin technologies

Solution will improve manufacturing throughput, product quality and reduce costs 

Organisations are slow to advance in data and analytics, says Gartner

Survey reveals 91% of respondents have not reached a ‘transformational’ level of maturity 

Mastering the art of empowering innovation in insurance

Matej Pfajfar from Adacta explains why a future-proof core system is essential for innovation

Matej Pfajfar from Adacta explains why a future-proof core system is essential for innovation

Accenture to complete world’s largest deployment of Windows 10 in 2018

Microsoft technologies are helping the firm to boost agility and productivity 

Columbia Sportswear adopts Microsoft cloud to enhance customer experience

Collaboration will drive digital transformation by leveraging Dynamics 365 and Azure

Publicis Groupe and Microsoft partner for AI collaboration platform

‘Marcel’ will use artificial intelligence to change how teams and clients work together

Wiretap and Perspicuity partner on compliance solution

‘Aware by Wiretap’ delivers organisational insight and intelligent policy enforcement

The difference between digital transformation and digital transition

Simon O’Carroll, marketing director at Mercato Solutions, argues that many people confuse digital transformation with the process of simply digitising data. But there is a very important difference

Simon O’Carroll from Mercato Solutions argues that many people misunderstand digital transformation 

InternetRetailing Expo 2018 to focus on omnichannel

Exhibitors will showcase the technologies retailers need to deliver a seamless shopping experience

How Microsoft is leading the start-up revolution

Spokespeople from three Microsoft Innovation Centers outline how they help entrepreneurs to access the technical expertise, technologies and partners they need to launch their businesses

Spokespeople from three Microsoft Innovation Centers outline how they are helping entrepreneurs 

Babbobox and Infini Videos launch video search engine

Azure Services-based system showcased at Microsoft Tech Summit in Birmingham, UK

Institute of Coding to be launched in UK to tackle digital skills gap

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says the venture will help people of all ages 

CognitiveScale releases Cortex 5 to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

Solution designed for companies looking to speed up implementations that pair humans and machines

A game changing opportunity for media companies

Tom Cordiner, senior vice president of global sales at Avid, explains how media companies can leverage digital tools in order to gain advantage over the competition

Tom Cordiner from Avid explains how having the right digital tools can benefit media companies

Microsoft introduces new privacy tools ahead of Data Privacy Day

Windows Insiders will receive an early preview of the Diagnostic Data Viewer

Microsoft joins ID2020 Alliance at World Economic Forum

Public-private partnership committed to improving lives through digital identity

How digital transformation is impacting the media industry

As the digital transformation of the media industry puts greater power in the consumer’s hands, media companies are looking towards scalable, cloud-based solutions to help them adapt

Media companies look towards cloud-based solutions to help them adapt to digital transformation

UK health service issues official guidance for moving to cloud

Transition could help NHS save money, enhance security and improve staff productivity

The benefits of using open educational resources to help students

Jill Davis from itslearning discusses how teachers can make the most of existing resources 

Microsoft’s 15-inch Surface Book 2 now available in more countries

Device features a detachable keyboard, 17-hour battery life and weighs 4.2 pounds