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On & Off The Pitch: How Fan Data Is Keeping Real Madrid The Kings Of Europe
IN-DEPTH: Real Madrid understands each of its fans more than at any other time in its history. Here's how this can help it dominate European football
Tech Quiz: How Did These Tech Companies Get Their Names?
Would a rose by any other name smell just as sweet? Decide for yourself with our tech company name quiz!
Teradata Adds Sophisticated New Capabilities To Its Analytics
Teradata is providing a package that solves the problem enterprises have of stitching together all the required software to manage an analytical ecosystem from multiple sources and vendors
From Kickabout To Boardroom: Microsoft’s Bid To Transform Sport
Microsoft outlines its plan to transform sport at every level, from the elite in the boadroom to jumpers for goalpoasts in the park, using tech
Join A Trade Union Before Your Boss Replaces You With AI
CBI calls on government to establish technology commission involving employee representatives
Tech Quiz: Microsoft In 2017
We've been speaking to Microsoft about enterprise mobility, devices, sports and the future this month. So test your knowledge here!
IT LIFE: Lee James, Rackspace EMEA CTO
Rackspace's Lee James talks about his journey from the market stall to becoming a CTO
Windows 10 Data Collection Branded A Breach Of Dutch Privacy Law
Microsoft claims it has made its data collection policy clear
Criteo: AI & Data Sharing Can Help Publishers & Retailers Fight Back Against Tech Giants
INTERVIEW: Criteo's Gregory Gazagne talks AI, machine learning, Brexit and why smaller publishers and retailers can compete with Google, Facebook & Amazon
Startup Showcase: Snowflake
Snowflake CEO Bob Muglia talks about data warehousing, the company's origins and admiration for Amazon
Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Can Patch And Adjust Itself
ORACLE OPENWORLD: Oracle CTO Larry Ellison details self-tuning, self-protecting cloud database and how customers can save money compared to AWS
HPE ‘Set To Cut’ 5,000 Jobs Worldwide
Reports suggest HPE plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce amid intensifying IT competition
Google Adds Natural Language Support To Enterprise Search Tool
Cloud Search now lets users search for enterprise content scattered across databases, documents and other sources using natural language.
Should We Treat Data And Technology As Separate Sectors?
IN-DEPTH: Data is the lifeblood of a modern organisation, but is it time to treat it as distinct from technology? Sooraj Shah investigates
Intel Has Now Invested $1bn In AI Startups
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich reiterates company's commitment to the AI future
Microsoft, Facebook Partner On AI Framework Interoperability
The new open-source ONNX format will help developers move between AI frameworks with greater ease
Intel Insight Platform To Solve Drone Data Conundrum
Cloud-based platform to help enterprises with data volumes associated with commercial drone systems
Networking Sales Help HPE Results Beat Expectations
Spin-off of HPE's software assets (including Autonomy) fail to dent quarterly results as sales beat expectations
Microsoft Boosts Azure HPC With Cycle Computing Acquisition
Microsoft hopes Cycle Computing deal will make it easier for any company to take advantage of cloud-based HPC on Azure
IBM & HSBC Team Up For Cognitive Trading Platform
Bank Tech: IBM and HSBC develop a cognitive and intelligence global trading system
IT LIFE: Steve Lewis, UK CTO, Hitachi Data Systems
Steve Lewis talks us through his career in IT, the future of IoT and love of guitars
Microsoft Brings Power Of Virtual Machines To UK Data Centres
Three new VMs give UK Azure users the power to process more data than ever
STATS Edge Offers Football Clubs AI-Assisted Data Analytics On Opponents
STATS, which acquired prozone in 2016, hopes to enable new levels of football analysis with its AI-powered solution.
O2 To Track Music Fans’ Movements & Behaviour At Academy Venues
O2 extends agreement to sponsor Academy Venues, getting more Priority Tickets and to install tech that will monitor gigs and crowds
IBM Revamps Mainframes With Eye On Data Protection
The IBM Z mainframe uses dedicated silicon to boost cryptographic performance, meaning organisations can encrypt all their data, all the time
Formula One MD Ross Brawn: It’s About Time F1 Started Doing Digital Properly
F1's sporting MD Ross Brawn outlines the sport's digital vision, why it must cater for all fans and how tech will never stop the human element of racing
SAP Extends Leonardo Platform With New IoT Tools
New Internet of Things tools cover a range of industries to position SAP as a leading player in digital transformation trend
Trainline: Data Insights Provide Platform For Seamless User Experiences
A culture of experimentation is enabling Trainline to streamline the web experience for customers through data-driven insights
Microsoft Bolsters UK Azure Cloud Service
Redmond's focus on the Azure cloud continues with new UK services, amid thousands of jobs cuts