Microsoft’s resolution for 2020 is to empower tech intensity in its customers and partners
As we close out 2019 and head into a new decade, I’ve been thinking a lot about the progress the technology industry has made over the past 10 years, and what that means for the next 10. I want to take a moment to reflect on one of the key technology trends I’ve seen over […]
A young woman leads refugees toward independence — and shows how much technology can help
She’s lived in a refugee camp since her family fled war when she was a little girl, but Grace Nshimiyumukiza has always wanted to be the one to help, not just be helped. First she coached her six younger siblings through classes in Kakuma, one of the world’s largest refugee camps. Then she tutored friends […]
Oracle Recognized as Leader in Risk Management
Chartis Research cites Oracle for core technology and overall strategy in managing risk and compliance For the fourth consecutive year, Oracle Financial Services has been ranked in the top three of the annual Chartis RiskTech100®. Compiled by industry research group Chartis Research, RiskTech100® ranks the world’s top 100 providers of risk management and compliance technology […]
This holiday season from Bing: flight booking and expanded visual search
The holidays can be a busy time, but at Bing we hope to make your holiday season easier and more enjoyable! Today we’re excited to announce an advanced flight booking experience as well as expanded visual search shopping scenarios. Flight booking answer One area we’re seeking to make more frictionless for our users is flight […]
Hackers hit Norsk Hydro with ransomware. The company responded with transparency
The bedside phone rang at 4 a.m. in Oslo, Norway. The pre-dawn call filled Torstein Gimnes Are with a drowsy sense of dread. That only deepened when he heard the first words from the other end. “We may be under attack,” said his IT colleague at Norsk Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminum companies. […]
A young woman leads refugees toward independence — and shows how much technology can help
She’s lived in a refugee camp since her family fled war when she was a little girl, but Grace Nshimiyumukiza has always wanted to be the one to help, not just be helped. First she coached her six younger siblings through classes in Kakuma, one of the world’s largest refugee camps. Then she tutored friends […]
Plex Systems Delivers Competitive Advantage to Manufacturers with Flexible Manufacturing Execution Suite
Plex Systems today announced its manufacturing operations capabilities are now available as a best-of-breed shop floor-specific offering called the Plex Manufacturing Execution Suite (Plex MES). This cloud-based suite is comprised of packages that satisfy the spectrum of smart manufacturing needs from MES to manufacturing operations management (MOM). “Plex allowed us to quickly standardize our systems and […]
Accounting Today Honors Sage Leaders on ‘Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting’ List
Sage (FTSE: SGE), the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems, today announced that three Sage colleagues have been named to Accounting Today’s 2019 list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, including Chief Technology Officer Aaron Harris. This much-anticipated listing identifies the thought leaders, change-makers, regulators, and other leaders who […]
Nearly 90 percent of companies have sights set on artificial intelligence investment, IFS study reveals
Increasing employee productivity a key focus for AI investments, but success requires disruption to current business strategy to reap rewards IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announces the findings of a global research study into the attitudes and strategies towards artificial intelligence (AI) among business leaders. The study polled 600 business leaders worldwide and […]
3 Reasons to Shut Out the Noise and Create a Restaurant Brand
Restaurants face an unprecedented level of complexity and competition to survive in today’s marketplace. Owners have always had to select the right location, provide excellent menu items and customer service, market themselves effectively and carefully manage operational costs – but that’s not all anymore. Consumer appetite for technology presents new ways to connect with restaurants. […]