Jan 2, 2013

Protecting information in the cloud

cloud computing

IT and business executives need to apply a risk-management approach that balances economic value against risks, say McKinsey consultants.

Digital Digest

The Big Data
Digital analytics is creating new operators trawling for vital online insights on customers
– FT Reporters
Comments from Peter Cochrane, Shaun Collins of CCS Insight, Allen Brown, CEO of the Open Group, Chris Watson, of law firm CMS, Matt Peers, CIO at Deloitte and Gartner’s Mark Raskino
– Stephen Pritchard
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– Chris Nuttall
Dec 21, 2012

The next big thing? Gamification

Q&A with Brian Burke of Gartner

Tianhe-1 supercomputer ©Getty Dec 27, 2012

Why ‘Big Data’ is the fourth factor of production

Big Data is not only about reducing risk for decision makers, says Capgemini’s Steve Jones, it also helps organisations set strategic direction, turning information into a competitive advantage.

A collage of a chess set and game table Dec 12, 2012

‘Gamification’ looks to make work fun

Points and badges help motivate customers and employees

Driver, rear view Dec 20, 2012

Guest column: The connected car

Booz analysts on what it takes to compete in the emerging connected car market

From COMPANIES Jan 2, 2013

UK companies not ready for mobile internet

FTSE 100 companies fail to adapt their websites

Big data explainer Dec 11, 2012

Lack of data analysis worrisome

Small percentage of information is analysed

illustration of a busy IT manager by Øivind Hovland ©Øivind Hovland From SPECIAL REPORTS Dec 4, 2012

Innovation achievable in spite of tight budget

IT managers are under pressure to deliver more for less, reports Paul Taylor, but they still have the power to transform their businesses

Call center agents at NIIT's Smart Serve call center in Gurgaon, India Dec 3, 2012

Using voice as an authentication key

Turkcell has cut call center access time from 45 seconds to five using Nuance’s voice recognition technology, writes Jane Bird

Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy S III smartphones are displayed at a launch event in Seoul, South Korea ©Bloomberg Nov 29, 2012

Customers and productivity drive IT demands

Mobility and security changing business technology