http://www.computerweekly.comen-gbTue, 09 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/09/240243/cio-warned-to-keep-it-spending-high-to-retain-influence.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/09/240243/cio-warned-to-keep-it-spending-high-to-retain-influence.htmA CIO has revealed that he will lose his informal membership of an unofficial high-spending, high-influencing club within government if he cuts his department's IT budget too much.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240229/government-misses-out-on-it-innovations.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240229/government-misses-out-on-it-innovations.htmThe government is missing out on innovative low-cost IT solutions, because too much of its IT is owned and run by a handful of powerful prime contractors, a report claims.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240227/shake-up-of-government-it-likely-in-tory-manifesto.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240227/shake-up-of-government-it-likely-in-tory-manifesto.htmThe Conservatives plan a radical reform of government IT in their manifesto, including a moratorium on existing and upcoming IT procurements and a £100m cap on projects. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240225/reliance-on-gut-feel-hinders-businesses.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240225/reliance-on-gut-feel-hinders-businesses.htmBusinesses are failing to make the best business decisions because they lack the ability to analyse business data. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240224/tories-pledge-radical-reform-of-public-sector-it.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/08/240224/tories-pledge-radical-reform-of-public-sector-it.htmPublication of all IT contracts and Gateway reviews are among the Conservatives’ pledges should the party take office in the upcoming election. Tony Collins reports.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/04/240205/gartner-identifies-it-trends-for-2010.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/04/240205/gartner-identifies-it-trends-for-2010.htm Cloud computing and social computing will be major issues for CIOs in 2010, with businesses set to relinquish control over some parts of their IT estate...Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:52:03 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/03/240185/bell-labs-extends-green-touch-with-irish-expansion.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/03/240185/bell-labs-extends-green-touch-with-irish-expansion.htm Bell Labs, the research arm of Alcatel-Lucent, has expanded its Irish facility, creating 70 new jobs over the next five years. Bell Labs in Ireland...Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:10:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/02/240166/business-intelligence-success-depends-on-sponsor-risks.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/02/02/240166/business-intelligence-success-depends-on-sponsor-risks.htmBusiness sponsors are key to the success of business intelligence projects, according to analyst firm Gartner.Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/28/240111/can-it-switch-efficiency-gains-to-business-effectiveness.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/28/240111/can-it-switch-efficiency-gains-to-business-effectiveness.htm As the UK shifts out of recession, businesses and governments in Western economies are facing a new reality, with increasingly stiff competition from...Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:20:51 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240095/how-governments-new-it-strategy-will-affect-the-public-sector.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240095/how-governments-new-it-strategy-will-affect-the-public-sector.htm The effects of the government's new...Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:53:57 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240092/public-sector-faces-fundamental-change-in-the-way-it-delivers-it.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240092/public-sector-faces-fundamental-change-in-the-way-it-delivers-it.htmLocal and central government departments must fundamentally change how they deliver IT services as they face swingeing budget cuts. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:56:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240083/government-aims-to-save-3.2bn-a-year-with-new-it-strategy.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/27/240083/government-aims-to-save-3.2bn-a-year-with-new-it-strategy.htm The government has published its IT strategy for the public sector, pinpointing £3.2bn worth of savings to be made across the sector. The savings are...Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:56:21 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240077/election-2010-cios-must-prepare-for-government-it-shake-up.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240077/election-2010-cios-must-prepare-for-government-it-shake-up.htmCIOs need to start preparing for a possible change or shake-up of government as this year's election approaches, according to former US state CIO John Kost. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240075/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240075/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmFive industry experts offer their advice for leveraging social media for business and professional networkingTue, 26 Jan 2010 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240073/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240073/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmCIOs are being forced to take social networking seriously, even though there are both business benefits and liabilities…Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240071/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240071/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmGet out there and talk to people, build relationships with everybody and anybody you come across…Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240072/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-network-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240072/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-network-better.htm To make the most of social networking it is important to appreciate where social media is heading, writes Puni Rajah, analyst at TechMarketView....Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240069/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240069/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmTo get value out of social networks you need to understand how people use them and what the benefit to them will be. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240070/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/26/240070/strategy-clinic-how-do-i-exploit-my-social-networks-better.htmFor many people, there is the risk of becoming a 'social network tart', with a great deal of energy and time applied to finding new contacts in exchange for very little benefit in return.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/25/240059/security-professionals-need-to-work-smarter-in-2010.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2010/01/25/240059/security-professionals-need-to-work-smarter-in-2010.htm Security budgetary constraints look set to continue in 2010 with IT departments expecting only a modest increase in IT spending. Half...Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:04:22 GMT