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1. Downtime in Doha: from camel racing and desert safaris to top-class restaurants and spas, there's much to enjoy in Qatar, says Karl Cushing

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Doha, Qatar -- Description and travel, Travel industry -- Services, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Attracting international visitors has become something of a preoccupation for Qatar, future host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and a burst of recent developments--such as the new Mall of [...]

Published
2017

2. Taking the open road: Is open source business software a credible alternative to microsoft products. (Application Software)

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Open system, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Windows XP (Operating system) -- Design and construction -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information, Operating systems -- Design and construction -- Product information, Open systems (Computers) -- Product information
Abstract

Despite all the tub-thumping and evangelising from open source advocates, the fact remains that about 90% of PC users are still bolstering Bill Gates' coffers by using Microsoft's Windows software. […]

Published
2002

3. Fancy a little flutter? (E-business)

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Online game, Cable television/data services, Sports/gambling game, Online services, Company service introduction, Flutter.com -- Services -- Service introduction, Online gambling -- Services, Online games -- Services, Online services -- Services, Gambling, Computer sports games -- Services, Gambling industry -- Services -- Service introduction
Abstract

Online betting firm Flutter. corn has found that person-to-person betting over the Internet is one of few regions of cyberspace where real money can be made. But recruiting staff to […]

Published
2001

6. Spoilt for choice

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Business planning -- Evaluation, Business plans -- Evaluation, Bars, saloons, etc. -- Management, Company business management, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

If you feel you could make a go of running your own pub, you will find there are plenty on the market right now. Just be sure you're comfortable with [...]

Published
2009

7. Expanding your horizons

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Banking industry -- Finance, Hospitality industry -- Finance, Hospitality industry -- Economic aspects, Hospitality industry -- Industry forecasts, Banking industry, Company financing, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Despite the hardened economic climate, a buyer's market when it comes to property can make expansion a positive option for those already with funds or access to finance. Karl Cushing [...]

Published
2008

8. If at first you don't succeed

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Nando's UK -- Services, Nando's UK -- Management, Restaurants -- Recipes and menus, Restaurant industry -- Services, Restaurant industry -- Management, Company business management, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

In the UK, Nando's is often singled out as an example of how to roll out a brand effectively. But it hasn't always been this way. Karl Cushing finds how [...]

Published
2005

9. Making local links

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Public relations agencies -- Services, Hotels and motels -- Planning, Hotels and motels -- Service introduction, Hotels and motels -- Public relations, Hotels and motels -- United Kingdom, Company service introduction, Company business planning, Company public relations, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Effective marketing is key to most successful businesses, and the Cube & Star is no exception. Karl Cushing finds proprietor Mark Turner working overtime to get the message out Marketing [...]

Published
2005

10. Classic formula

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Tragus Holdings -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Tragus Holdings -- Management, Restaurant industry -- Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Restaurant industry -- Management, Company business management, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

No new concepts, no overcomplications, just steady expansion of proven brands into new territories. Karl Cushing hears the gospel according to Tragus Tragus chief executive Graham Turner found himself in [...]

Published
2005

11. Critical pressure

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Restaurants -- Planning, Restaurants -- Recipes and menus, Restaurants -- Management, Company business planning, Company business management, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Cube & Star owner Mark Turner has moved into a flat on the premises and adopted a more 'hands on' approach since suffering a mauling by London's food critics. Karl [...]

Published
2005

12. Fairmont to take over the Savoy for 50 years

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac (Quebec, Quebec) -- Foreign operations, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac (Quebec, Quebec) -- Contracts, Hotels and motels -- Foreign operations, Hotels and motels -- Contracts, Hotels and motels -- United Kingdom, Hotels and motels -- Canada, Contract agreement, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

By Karl Cushing Canadian hotel group Fairmont is to extend its European presence after taking over management of London's Savoy hotel this week on a 50-year contract. The 263-bedroom Savoy, [...]

Published
2005

13. Sandwich market still has room to grow

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Sandwiches -- Market research, Low-carbohydrate diet -- Influence, Food industry -- Industry forecasts, Food industry -- Surveys, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Marketing research, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

Forget the rise of low-carb diets and the talk of sandwiches being past it - according to its followers the market still has a long way to go. Karl Cushing [...]

Published
2004

14. The vend is near - but that's OK

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Vending machines -- Control, Vending machines -- Influence, Vending machines -- Reports, Obesity in children -- Causes of, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

There's something inhuman about vending machines. There's no personal interaction, the transaction is all a bit matter-of-fact, and the only reassuring thing is the thud of a can as it [...]

Published
2004

15. Sternlicht to quit top post at Starwood

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC -- Officials and employees, Queen's Moat Houses PLC (United Kingdom) -- Officials and employees, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- Officials and employees, Hotels and motels -- United Kingdom, Hotels and motels -- United States, Business, Business, international, Travel industry
Abstract

By KARL CUSHING Barry Sternlicht, the man who has overseen the rise of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is to step down as the chain's chief executive officer and chairman to [...]

Published
2003

16. IBM countersues SCO over Linux

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company legal issue, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, International Business Machines Corp. -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Red Hat Inc. -- Cases -- Intellectual property, The SCO Group Inc. -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Computer software industry -- Cases -- Intellectual property, Licensing agreements -- Cases, Copyright infringement -- Cases, Computer industry -- Cases -- Intellectual property
Abstract

l SCO unveils its Intellectual Property Licence for Linuxl IBM and Red Hat contest supplier's copyright claims Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Last week saw significant developments in the row over whether […]

Published
2003

17. Lessons of 9/11 helped US cope with power cut

Author

Saran, Cliff and Cushing, Karl

Subjects
World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001 -- Safety and security measures, Northeast Blackout, 2003 -- Safety and security measures, Corporations -- Safety and security measures, Power failure -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

Cliff Saran & Karl Cushing cliff.saran@rbi.co.uk Last Thursday's power cuts across the east coast of North America were the first test of the billions of dollars spent on business continuity […]

Published
2003

18. On-demand desktop offers savings

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Computer services industry, HP Enterprise Services L.L.C. -- Product information, Computer services industry -- Product information
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk IT services firm EDS has claimed its new on-demand offering for desktop management, myCOE, can save users between 10% and 20% on the cost of managing their […]

Published
2003

19. SCO will not refund Linux licence fees

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company legal issue, Linux (Operating system), Contract agreement, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Company licensing agreement, International Business Machines Corp. -- Cases -- Contracts -- Licensing agreements, Red Hat Inc. -- Cases -- Licensing agreements -- Contracts, The SCO Group Inc. -- Contracts -- Licensing agreements -- Cases, Computer software industry -- Contracts -- Cases -- Licensing agreements, Linux (Operating system) -- Contracts -- Licensing agreements -- Cases, Computer industry -- Cases -- Contracts -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk SCO Group claimed its Linux licensing programme is 'on track' and played down the legal action taken against it by IBM and Red Hat ahead of this […]

Published
2003

20. mobile ; Injuries trial proves value of MMS

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Technology application, Fire-departments -- Technology application, Fife, Scotland -- Technology application
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Analysts predict a sharp uptake in photo messaging in the public and private sectors following the launch of a trial by Scottish emergency services. In a six-month […]

Published
2003

21. Anti-monopoly fine could hit Microsoft software quality

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company legal issue, Government regulation, Microsoft Corp. -- Cases -- Economic aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, European Union. European Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Cases, Computer software industry -- Cases -- Economic aspects, Source code -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Economic aspects -- Cases
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Users could be faced with poorer quality software if the EC fines Microsoft up to £2bn for anti-competitive behaviour and forces it to open up its source […]

Published
2003

22. Thames Water's India deal leads way to offshore future for utilities

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Contract agreement, Outsourcing, Market trend/market analysis, Computer services industry, Xansa -- Contracts -- Outsourcing -- Forecasts and trends, RWE Thames Water PLC -- Contracts -- Forecasts and trends -- Outsourcing, Water utilities -- Outsourcing -- Contracts -- Forecasts and trends, Computer services industry -- Contracts -- Forecasts and trends -- Outsourcing, Outsourcing -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

l Indian staff handle customer billing remotelyl Backlog cleared and service levels exceededl Analysts predict more offshore BPO deals Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Outsourcing experts have predicted there will be a […]

Published
2003

23. Angry users ready to take on SCO over Linux licence

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Product licensing, Company licensing agreement, The SCO Group Inc. -- Licensing agreements -- Licensing, certification and accreditation, Computer software industry -- Licensing agreements -- Licensing, certification and accreditation
Abstract

Industry bodies call on SCO to prove Linux 2.4 kernel breaches copyright SCO demands Linux users pay licence fee or face prosecutionl Legal threat could harm the future of open […]

Published
2003

24. Online catalogue enables small firms to reap SAP benefits

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Retail/distribution/wholesale software, Food and beverage production/distribution software, Technology application, Distribution management software, SAP SE -- Technology application, British Pepper and Spice Company Ltd. -- Technology application, Computer software industry -- Technology application, Food industry -- Technology application, Distribution management software -- Technology application
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk British Pepper and Spice, one of the UK's oldest companies, has streamlined its accounting processes by using software modules downloaded from an online SAP catalogue. SAP, once […]

Published
2003

25. Users left in the dark as SCO remains tight-lipped about evidence for Linux lawsuits

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company legal issue, Linux (Operating system), The SCO Group Inc. -- Cases, Computer software industry -- Cases, Licensing agreements -- Cases, Linux (Operating system) -- Usage -- Cases
Abstract

linux Questions about its plans to sue users are likely to dominate SCO's annual forum Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk In two-weeks' time thousands of SCO users and Linux backers will converge […]

Published
2003

26. software ; Expect good deals from Peregrine

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company financing, Company bankruptcy, Company investment, Peregrine Systems Inc. -- Finance -- Investments, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission -- Investments, Computer software industry -- Finance -- Investments, Bankruptcy reorganizations
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Users of Peregrine Systems software could be in line for some good deals and improved support as the firm readies itself to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]

Published
2003

27. government ; Watchdog slams OFT computer systems

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Government systems management, United Kingdom. Office of Fair Trading, Consumer credit, Government computer systems
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk A government select committee has singled out the Office of Fair Trading's poor IT systems for special criticism in a damning review of the OFT's poor record […]

Published
2003

28. skills ; Employment is down but skills gaps persist

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Information technology, Information technology, Vocational qualifications, Job qualifications
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Skills shortages in certain areas of IT continue to grow as training opportunities fall and skilled candidates reject the industry, according to a new report. The latest […]

Published
2003

29. software; Businesses warned of online software pirates

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company legal issue, Online auction, Company Web site/Web page, Software piracy, Business Software Alliance -- Investigations -- Cases, Web sites -- Usage -- Cases, Software piracy -- Cases, Online auctions -- Usage -- Cases
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Businesses have been warned to exercise caution when buying software over the internet after an online software pirate was sentenced to 15 months in prison. London-based Bilal […]

Published
2003

31. software licensing; Outsourcers attack Fast campaign

Author

Cushing, KaRL

Subjects
Outsourcing, Product licensing, National Outsourcing Association, Federation Against Software Theft, Outsourcing
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk The outsourcing industry has attacked a campaign by the Federation Against Software Theft that encourages them to police their customers for compliance. Fast warned outsourcing firms they […]

Published
2003

32. RSI; Online advice service can help RSI sufferers

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Repetitive stress injury, Online services, AbilityNet -- Services, Cable television -- Services, Cumulative trauma disorders -- Prevention, Overuse injuries -- Prevention, Online services -- Services
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk ITcharityAbilityNethas launched a free online service to combat repetitive strain-related injuries, which it claims account for 5.4 million lost working days and costs industry £3bn a year. […]

Published
2003

33. tips on pc scrap

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, PowerPC-based system, Used equipment, SPARC-based system, MIPS-based system, 486-based system, Home computer market, K6-based system, 680X0-based system, Used computer equipment -- Environmental aspects, Microcomputers -- Environmental aspects, United Kingdom -- Environmental policy
Abstract

Karl Cushing reports on the options available for disposing of electronic equipment in the EU's Green Age Disposing of old IT equipment has become more pressing with the passing of […]

Published
2003

34. Suppliers hit back over software quality

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Program errors -- Prevention -- Product information, Computer software industry -- Product information
Abstract

Software Firms accept there is a problem with quality but say users must share the blame Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk The debate over software quality continues to rage in the user […]

Published
2003

35. Positioning technology is not a lost cause

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Global Positioning System, Geographic information system, Glamorgan University -- Research, Geographic information systems -- Research -- Usage, Global Positioning System -- Research -- Usage, Universities and colleges -- Research -- Usage
Abstract

Location services Glamorgan University tackles the shortcomings of GPS technology BYLINE: Karl Cushing Getting wired Hapless motorists and misguided ramblers need never be lost again if research being conducted at […]

Published
2003

36. software management; Users demand quality as suppliers fire accusations of software piracy

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Software quality, Product defect/failure, Software piracy, Business Software Alliance, Software, Computer software industry, Product quality, Software piracy
Abstract

Karl Cushing and Cliff Saran karl.cushing@rbi.co.ukcliff.saran@rbi.co.uk IT directors were left seething this week after major software suppliers branded them software pirates, while at the same time producing poor-quality software. Software […]

Published
2003

38. User groups slam BSA piracy scare tactics

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Software piracy, Business Software Alliance -- Statistics, Software piracy -- Statistics
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Outraged business IT user groups have questioned the validity of the latest software piracy figures by the Business Software Alliance which claims that 26% of business software […]

Published
2003

39. retail; Boots starts biggest ever IT project

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Technology application, Boots Healthcare International Ltd. -- Technology application, Boots UK Ltd. -- Technology application, Drugstores -- Technology application, Pharmaceutical industry -- Technology application
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Health and beauty retailer Boots is embarking on its biggest IT project to date, implementing wall-to-wall SAP across its 1,400 UK outlets and Boots Healthcare International. Although […]

Published
2003

40. workplace; IT chiefs must stamp out racism

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Sex discrimination, Race discrimination, United Kingdom -- Social policy
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk UK companies have been urged to do more to communicate racial discrimination policies to staff and prepare for new legislation that will extend existing discrimination laws to […]

Published
2003

41. Thomas Cook starts to see major savings as IT-driven business overhaul takes effect

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company organization, Company business management, Contract agreement, Technology application, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Accenture PLC -- Contracts -- Services -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Technology application -- Management, Thomas Cook Group PLC -- Management -- Contracts -- Technology application -- Services -- Reorganization and restructuring, mySAP (Business application suite) -- Usage -- Contracts, Business consultants -- Contracts -- Services -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Technology application, Travel industry -- Management -- Contracts -- Technology application -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Services
Abstract

change management IT transformation propels travel firm back to profitability Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Turning around a company with a radical change in IT and an overhaul of business processes is […]

Published
2003

42. The truth behind Charles' grey goo fears

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Robotics industry, Intel Corp. -- Research, Royal Society -- Research, Robotics industry -- Research, Semiconductor industry -- Research, Robots, Industrial -- Research
Abstract

nanotechnology Will microscopic robots radically change the world around us? BYLINE: Karl Cushing Getting wired Tiny nanobots invisible to the human eye, replicating like wildfire and swamping the world in […]

Published
2003

43. Former US Top Gun fighter pilots tell IT directors: 'the answers are found within'

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
MIS, Company business management, Fighter pilots -- Management -- Training, Management information systems -- Training
Abstract

IT Directors' forum Keynote speakers tell delegates to 'push the envelope' to get results Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Delegates at this year's IT Directors' Forum have been urged to apply principles […]

Published
2003

44. training; VAT-free IT courses for CW readers

Author

Cushing, Karl

Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk An IT training centre is offering Computer Weekly readers VAT-free pricing on all its courses starting in August. The Training Camp, which will cover the cost of […]

Published
2003

45. future trends; Bosses want real-time intelligence

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Customer relationship management software, Computer software industry -- Product information, Customer relationship management software -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk The latest PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Forecast for 2003- 2005 has identified two important trends that will steer the work of IT leaders: companies are looking to make informed […]

Published
2003

46. Financial services; XBRLis too complex for adoption

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Financial services industry, Technology, Financial services industry
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Extensible Business Reporting Language, which is used for displaying financial data on listed companies, will not take off in its present form due to its complexity and […]

Published
2003

47. legislation; EUdirective: disposing of old systems is user's job

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Government regulation, Information technology, European Union -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Environmental policy, Information technology -- Laws, regulations and rules, Electronic equipment and supplies -- Environmental policy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Refuse and refuse disposal -- Laws, regulations and rules, Recycling (Waste, etc.) -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Europe
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk IT departments risk incurring fines if they ignore the introduction of the European Union's waste electrical and electronics equipment (WEEE) directive, which aims to cut electronic waste […]

Published
2003

48. future trends ; XBRL technology will drive business success

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Company business management, Information technology, Market trend/market analysis, Web services, Information technology -- Management -- Standards, Web services -- Standards -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Technologies such as Extensible Business Reporting Language and web services will drive business success by putting more accountability into business processes and making them more transparent, according […]

Published
2003

49. mobile; Britannia Airways cabin crew get PDAs to process duty free sales

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Personal digital assistant, Pocket PC, Britannia Airways Ltd. -- Science and technology policy, Personal digital assistants -- Usage, Airlines -- Science and technology policy -- Usage
Abstract

Karl Cushing karl.cushing@rbi.co.uk Britannia Airways is issuing 1,800 ruggedised personal digital assistants to it cabin crew to be used as electronic point of sale terminals and in-flight communications devices. The […]

Published
2003

50. Downtime

Author

Cushing, Karl

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Nanotechnology -- Safety and security measures, Computer industry -- Safety and security measures, Robotics -- Safety and security measures
Abstract

Prince voices nanobots world domination fears Having tired of lambasting modern architecture and genetically modified foods, the ever-zealous Prince of Wales has turned his attention to another, potentially more sinister, […]

Published
2003

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