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SAP left open many questions about its cloud strategy. Extensive discussions clarified the position. Now come the customer challenges.

SAP left open many questions about its cloud strategy. Extensive discussions clarified the position. Now come the customer challenges.
While those of us outside of the US are being encouraged to be as nationalistic as possible when selecting our cloud services providers, an interesting reversal down under in New Zealand where the government is being urged to look overseas for its providers.
The airport’s bid for London’s next runway may still be up in the air, but Gatwick CIO Michael Ibbitson is clear on the technology route that the airport needs to take.
A knee jerk reaction to SAPPHIRE Now 2014 might concentrate upon the lack of content. That would be a mistake.
David Coplin asks us to stand on the shoulders of digital giants and change the way that we do things with technologies. He doesn't think we can be replaced just yet.
The pressure has been on Google to get started on helping to cover up dodgy dealings and unsavoury aspects of individuals lives, using a new online form. It’s been sadly, but inevitably, very popular.
Product director Mike Walters paints an intimidating picture for merchants that want to get ahead of the curve, but are faced with an incredible amount of options.
SAP has announced that Fiori and Personas will be included in existing SAP licences and maintenance, bowing to customer pressure.
The publication of a new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) prompts a quick look at the progress of the Obama administration’s US Open Data Action Plan.
When we left off in 'Kickass mobile apps – an enterprisey take', I was bemoaning the state of enterprise mobility.
But all is not lost. In a recent world tour of the best mobile apps, Gartner uncovered some clues to widespread mobile adoption. Here's my take.