Research by managed services provider Claranet has revealed that UK IT departments are spending less time than their European colleagues on innovation, instead demonstrating a preference for operational projects and maintenance tasks.
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RSSEuropean and UK manufacturers in joint call for a Brexit deal that reduces the risk of economic shocks
Mar 29, 2017
Groups representing two hundred thousand manufacturers across Europe and the UK have called on EU and UK negotiators to agree a Brexit deal that supports trade and reduces the risk of economic shocks.
Research reveals that transport teams select routing software solutions that 'make life easier'
Mar 29, 2017
Research amongst decision makers operating delivery fleets has revealed that saving money is not the main objective when selecting new computerised routing and scheduling solutions.
Welcome to the 20th Anniversary March 2017 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT
Mar 29, 2017
The March 2017 edition features a Special Technology Report on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions, with the views of experts from the vendor and analyst communities. Also, this edition features an exclusive interview with Pierre d'Imbleval, chief information officer, Renault Sport Racing,looking at how the organisation's IT estate plays a critical role in its success.
IoT enabling the experience-based retailer
Mar 22, 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) will be pivotal in shaping the experience-based retailer of the future, says Beecham Research in its new 'Internet of Retail Market Brief'.
Government Office for Science to address transport challenges of the future at Microlise Transport Conference
Mar 22, 2017
A senior UK policy maker, who supports the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser in providing advice directly to the Prime Minister, will speak at the Microlise Transport Conference on the 17 May.
Manufacturing SMEs optimistic about post brexit opportunities
Mar 22, 2017
Almost half of SMEs (49%) across the manufacturing sector have aspirations for growth over the next three months, compared with only 31% six months ago immediately after the EU referendum, according to the new quarterly research from Hitachi Capital's British Business Barometer.
RFID: Fact or Fiction?
Mar 16, 2017
By Andrew Blatherwick, Chairman, RELEX Solutions.
The industry may have been talking about RFID for 20 years, but it still has not come into common use or delivered significant value to retailers.
AI will power 95% of customer interactions by 2025, says Servion
Mar 16, 2017
Businesses are failing to prepare for a future led by Artificial Intelligence (AI), virtual reality, augmented reality and holograms, Servion Global Solutions has warned.
Beyond ERP; how manufacturers can become a digital enterprise
Mar 15, 2017
By Phil Lewis. Vice President, Solution Consulting EMEA at Infor.
As manufacturers strive to be on the front line of innovation, they must stop, look, listen and plan their strategy for being the Digital Enterprise of the future.