Retail Channels Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Currys about the electronics retailer's AI strategy. We examine how China has become a leader in open source software – and what it means for the rest of the world. And we look at how AI is supporting networking alongside how to implement networking to support AI. Read the issue now.

Posted: 16 Sep 2024 | Published: 17 Sep 2024

EZINE: In this week's ezine, as SAP users prepare for the deadline to move off the ECC platform, we find out how Co-op is migrating to S/4Hana. Our latest buyer's guide looks at how to manage SaaS and on-premise software licensing. And we talk to former NCSC CEO Ciaran Martin about the true risks of nation-state cyber attacks. Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Aug 2024 | Published: 06 Aug 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of The Football Association about how technology supports the national game from grassroots to the England teams. 5G Advanced is here – we report from MWC 2024 on the next steps for the mobile industry. And we examine the latest developments in the retail tech sector. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Mar 2024 | Published: 12 Mar 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine claims that Microsoft's licensing policies are damaging competition in the cloud. Our latest buyer's guide asks if hybrid cloud is now CIOs' end goal, and not just an interim step on the journey. And we look at how the focus on customer experience is impacting the unified comms market. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 Feb 2024 | Published: 27 Feb 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we discover how Once.net and Cloudfare defended the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest against cyber attacks. Our buyer's guide continues to look at integrating software-as-a-service applications, with the governance of SaaS connectivity to the fore. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Sep 2023 | Published: 19 Sep 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as demands for networking performance and speed increase, we examine how to keep a handle on costs. Chip makers are investing in PLC flash technology but some think it won't be worth the effort; we investigate. And we listen in as tech industry leaders and politicians discuss the regulation of AI. Read the issue now.

Posted: 19 Jun 2023 | Published: 20 Jun 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our latest buyer's guide looks at secure coding and examines the challenges of securing your software supply chain. Cyber law enforcement leaders are calling on firms to end the secrecy around ransomware attacks. And we find out how facial recognition technology is being adopted by retailers. Read the issue now.

Posted: 19 May 2023 | Published: 23 May 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, two years after the Kalifa report laid out a roadmap for continued fintech sector growth, UK entrepreneurs and startups are worried about the lack of progress. We look at the top tech trends in retail and find out which companies are leading the way. And we examine six ways to slash IT emissions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 06 Mar 2023 | Published: 07 Mar 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as NHS Digital is folded into NHS England, we consider what the merger could mean for the future of NHS IT. We find out how data science and analytics has become an increasingly important function for John Lewis. And we examine the importance of building empathy into metaverse applications. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 Feb 2023 | Published: 14 Feb 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine what the cost-of-living crisis means for IT leaders and tech professionals. We analyse what you need to consider when reversing systems out of the cloud and back on-premise. And Very Group's CIO talks about the post-pandemic challenges facing online retailers. Read the issue now.

Posted: 31 Jan 2023 | Published: 31 Jan 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our latest buyer's guide looks at application programme interfaces (APIs) and how they can connect internal and external business processes. We examine the challenges and opportunities of using AI in healthcare. And we find out how retailers are turning to specialist apps to reduce food waste. Read the issue now.

Posted: 30 Sep 2022 | Published: 04 Oct 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the IT team behind the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham delivered a winning performance, how the centuries-old London insurance market is going digital, thanks to Lloyd's of London, and how low-cost high street stores succumbed to the inevitable and are going online. Read the issue now.

Posted: 20 Sep 2022 | Published: 20 Sep 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to Asda's CIO Carl Dawson about the supermarket's cloud-oriented renovation of its technology stack. We narrate the security woes at Twitter. And we examine best practices for data backup. Read the issue now.

Posted: 02 Sep 2022 | Published: 06 Sep 2022

EBOOK: The past few years has seen an increase in online shopping as the pandemic shifted more consumers into the realm of e-commerce to purchase goods during lockdowns. In return, retailers have been investing in technology to meet the e-commerce demands of customers, and now as predictions suggest pandemic shopping habits are set continue.

Posted: 25 Jul 2022 | Published: 25 Jul 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after the pandemic led to a boom in e-commerce, we look at how retailers are turning to tech to revitalise their stores. We examine the issues around using algorithmic automation to manage employees. And we find out how data science is supporting drug discovery at Novartis. Read the issue now.

Posted: 01 Jun 2022 | Published: 07 Jun 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at Gartner's call to innovate – and innovation across retail, the circular economy and the automotive sector. We talk to Verastar's CTO about customer engagement in its small business services. And we examine how poor data quality is frustrating corporate desires to be data-driven. Read the issue now.

Posted: 23 May 2022 | Published: 24 May 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, after 10 Downing Street was hit by a spyware attack, fears about targeted mobile phone hacks are increasing. Our salary survey highlights the diversity challenge in IT, with men's support for women in IT declining. And we look at how datacentre heat reuse can help reduce carbon emissions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 May 2022 | Published: 10 May 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, a House of Lords inquiry calls for a rethink on how police forces use AI technologies – we examine the issues. Our new buyer's guide looks into edge datacentres. And the EU and US agree a new data protection deal to replace Privacy Shield, but will it stand up to scrutiny? Read the issue now.

Posted: 01 Apr 2022 | Published: 05 Apr 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to PepsiCo's digital director about delivering innovation in customer experience. Our first buyer's guide of 2022 examines hybrid cloud storage. And we find out how Arkwright and Granville from the BBC sitcom Open All Hours are inspiring retailers 40 years on. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 Jan 2022 | Published: 11 Jan 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Warner Music about how cloud computing helps it meet the needs of music lovers. AstraZeneca discusses how its enterprise social media system helped through the pandemic. And we assess the tech sector's response to the government's plans to tackle digital skills shortages. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 Nov 2021 | Published: 30 Nov 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CDIO of Highways England about her digital services and asset management plans. We also explore SIEM and SOAR security tools and we find out how McLaren Racing is using data analytics to build its cars more efficiently. Read the issue now.

Posted: 06 Sep 2021 | Published: 07 Sep 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, a shortage of semiconductors is affecting industries beyond just IT – we examine the implications. We talk to the CIO of pharmacy chain Boots about how tech helped in being an essential retailer during lockdown. And we look at the prospects for young people entering the IT sector post-pandemic. Read the issue now.

Posted: 10 May 2021 | Published: 11 May 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Amazon has opened its first 'just walk out' grocery store in the UK, but is it the right time to hit the high street? We examine the human and technical issues around email security. And we analyse Microsoft's $19bn purchase of voice recognition supplier Nuance. Read the issue now.

Posted: 16 Apr 2021 | Published: 20 Apr 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, did the UK's defence and security review really suggest a nuclear response to a cyber attack? Data visualisation has been widely used to explain the Covid-19 pandemic, but not always that effectively. And jewellery retailer Pandora explains how it kept the personal touch as customers went online. Read the issue now.

Posted: 22 Mar 2021 | Published: 23 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, a year after lockdown began, we look at employers' changing attitudes to returning to the workplace. We find out how the software developer community has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic. And we examine the cyber security concerns prompted by latest social media craze, Clubhouse. Read the issue now.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 09 Mar 2021