Digital enterprise in the real world

Technology for social good - what3words and international relief efforts This article is sponsored by:

In the first of a short series exploring how different types of technology are used for social good, Cath Everett talks to start-up what3words about its award winning international relief tech.

The Nottingham drafts plans to build ‘perfect hybrid model’ with Salesforce This article is sponsored by:

UK-based Nottingham Building Society is expanding both its physical branch network and its digital capabilities as its seeks to provide customers with a more ‘omnichannel’ experience.

David Marlow, chief executive of The Nottingham

How Belgotex Floors is heading towards a predictive supply chain with Infor M3 This article is sponsored by:

A predictive supply chain sounds nifty, but getting there is no easy feat. At Inforum 2017, we got an inside look at the Belgotex Floors project - and their results so far.

'Auntie' says she wants to listen more as the BBC builds digital thinking around viewer data This article is sponsored by:

The BBC used to know what's best for its viewers, but in an age of Netflix disruption that's not sustainable. So now it's all about driving a digital direction by offering highly personalised services.

Netflix reminds that content is king, localised content even more so This article is sponsored by:

Netflix is still turning in losses, but Wall Street recognises (for now) that original content costs, but the payback is subscriber growth.

How cloud videoconferencing is changing work at the ICAEW This article is sponsored by:

After six months' use, a new cloud videoconferencing system is making meetings more personal and changing how some people work at the ICAEW

Nutreco - Using digital to make agriculture and farming more sustainable This article is sponsored by:

Chief Information Officer Henry van den Ven is hoping Nutreco can provide farmers insights to better manage the lifecycle of animals.

The push to CloudSuite Financials - how an Infor customer and partner passed their go-live test This article is sponsored by:

This CloudSuite Financials use case tells the story of an Infor customer (Palos Health) and partner (Avaap consulting) that pulled off a high-pressure go-live. Together, they told me how they got it done.

Travis Perkins no longer wants DIY tech, sets sights on Infor CloudSuite This article is sponsored by:

We speak with Group Strategy Director Norman Bell about how the company’s 30 year old IT systems are holding it back from digital engagement.

Zodiac Aerospace flies in Birst to support local data needs This article is sponsored by:

Worldwide supplier of aircraft systems and equipment, Zodiac Aerospace, is using Birst to help central and local needs become more closely aligned.

San Mateo County - moving away from a 'one tech per project' mindset This article is sponsored by:

Jon Walton, San Mateo County CIO, explains how a pilot virtual desktop project fuelled a mindset shift around the county’s IT infrastructure.

SoundCloud hits a duff note in the digital disruption of the music industry This article is sponsored by:

Berlin-based SoundCloud was a European champion and pioneer in the music streaming business, but digital disruption across the sector has brought global competition.

Ten things I learned about an Uber-based North South divide and the destruction of elites This article is sponsored by:

Much has been made of the drivers' Uber experience but living well outside London, the most commonly cited city in the UK, I've found remarkably consistent driver experiences among a cohort of full time drivers.