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BlackBerry Live 2013: ING Direct pilots BB10 devices and BES10 for management
Online bank ING Direct is undergoing a pilot with BlackBerry’s BB10 operating system, involving 300 Z10 and Q10 smartphones case study | 17 May 2013
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Microsoft promises free Windows 8.1 update
The latest operating system from Microsoft – Windows 8 – is set to get an update this summer called Windows 8.1 at no cost to its users News | 15 May 2013
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Windows 8 passes 100 million in sales
Microsoft says Windows 8 OS has sold more than 100 million copies, roughly matching Windows 7 in the six months after launch News | 07 May 2013
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Google Android takes tablet OS market share crown from Apple iOS
Google's Android operating system (OS) took 56.5% of the tablet OS market in the first quarter of 2013 but Apple's iPad sold the most devices News | 02 May 2013
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Jaguar Land Rover develops in-car firmware updates
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has developed an open source framework to enable remote firmware to update in-car entertainment systems News | 30 Apr 2013
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US judge sets FRAND rates for Motorola patents in Microsoft case
A US district judge has ruled that Google’s Motorola Mobility is entitled to $1.8m a year from Microsoft for its use of certain patents in its Xbox and Windows products Technology patents | 26 Apr 2013
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Microsoft reports strong quarterly results for all divisions
Microsoft reported profit of $6bn for the past quarter, up 17% from a year ago, despite a mixed response to Windows 8 and a decline in PC sales News | 19 Apr 2013
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Microsoft hits Google with EU competition complaint
High-profile search and tech companies have filed a complaint accusing Google of anti-competitive actions in the mobile sector News | 09 Apr 2013
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Security updates likely to keep admins busy in April
Security updates from Microsoft, Oracle and PostGreSQL are likely to keep security administrators busy this month software security | 08 Apr 2013
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Windows XP will expose businesses to cyber risk from April 2014
Businesses that fail to update their OS from Windows XP are putting themselves at increased risk of cyber attack Operating system software | 08 Apr 2013
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Workplace IT services in flux: wherever, whenever, whatever
Enterprise computing is in upheaval as the emphasis shifts towards automation and user-device provision. Feature
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Windows XP end of support: What to do next
CIOs may not wish to carry on running a 12-year-old desktop OS, but thousands of incompatible applications leave many with no choice Feature
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How to secure Macs in the enterprise
Apple computers are becoming increasingly used in the enterprise - we look at how to securely introduce Macs in the corporate network Feature
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What is driving desktop virtualisation?
Thin-client computing has been around for years. But until recently, it failed to make progress in the enterprise. But it is now a top priority. Feature
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Virtual solution to consumerisation
Archana Venkatraman looks at how the virtual desktop can help businesses with employees using their own devices Feature
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Blade servers: How to decide on Unix or Linux
If you’re contemplating Unix or Linux for your blade server, or a migration from one to the other, in this guide you will find everything you need to make up your mind. Useful Unix and Linux command lines also included. Feature
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The issues organisations must consider in migrating to private cloud
Companies that attempt to move to cloud without sufficient planning will fare badly and could endanger their data and reputation Feature
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Interview: Oke Okaro, general manager and global head of mobile at Bloomberg
Bloomberg's mobile chief talks to Computer Weekly about the challenges of mobile apps development and the prospects for Windows 8. Feature
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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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Buyer's Guide: What next for virtualisation?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that virtualisation is a done deal, but research shows its uptake is still not moving at the speed many would like. Feature
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Windows 8 - the challenge of moving to a new operating system
Microsoft launched its Windows 8 operating system (OS) in 2012, promising manifold benefits - but what are the challenges of moving OS? Opinion
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Windows 8 – Beauty and the Beast?
Quocirca analyst, Clive Longbottom, looks at whether corporates should consider deploying Windows 8. Opinion
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Does Microsoft need to change its policy on Windows upgrade pricing ?
Microsoft will needs to reduce the cost of Windows upgrades if it is to conquer the tablets market, writes Andrew Buss. Opinion
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The fog of software licensing: dissatisfaction reigns - even in clouds
There are some things in life that you just have to get on with, and in IT one of those is the management and administration of software licences, writes Tony Lock, programme director at Freeform Dynamics. Opinion
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Let the taxman pay your software development costs
On the back of government consultation, tax relief for companies involved in development activity is set to become even more generous and software development companies should ensure that they are taking advantage of this valuable relief, writes Sama... Opinion
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10 steps to get Internet Explorer 9 going
As more and more companies migrate to Windows 7, the uptake of Internet Explorer 8 and now Internet Explorer 9 is booming - and it needs just as much careful attention. In fact, if you don't have plans in place for IE8 or IE9, it will hold up your mo... Opinion
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Software engineering, but not as we know it
With the further developments of the Chartered Information Technology Professional status, or CITP, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, encourages us to reconsider our understanding of our profession, writes Jon G Hall. Opinion
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Review: WikiLeaks - Inside Julian Assange's war on secrecy
The one enduring thing Wikileaks has taught us is that the internet works, if you know what you are doing. Opinion
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IT Headaches for Continental and United Airlines
The merger of United and Continental Airlines - soon to be known as United Airlines - will give the new company control of around seven per cent of routes worldwide and a fifth of all US flights. Opinion
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Living with Windows 7, six months on
Six months ago Microsoft began shipping Windows 7. Greg Lambert, chief technical architect at app compatibility specialist Changebase AOK, has worked with some of the world's biggest enterprises supporting their Windows 7 migrations and examines the ... Opinion
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Interview with Raspberry Pi co-founder, Robert Mullins
In this video, Robert Mullins, co-founder and trustee of the Raspberry Pi foundation talks about the success of the bare-bones educational computer Video
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How to configure Mac OS X Server
How to secure Mac OS X Server using global password policies and data loss prevention Photo Story
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Video interview: William Ruh, head of software at GE
William Ruh, vice president at GE Global Software Center , discusses how sensor networks will create a machines services business at the company. Video
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Video interview: Why develop for Windows 8?
In this interview, Anand Krishnan, director, developer & platform group, Microsoft UK speaks about Windows 8 development Video
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Microsoft hopes to redefine the future of computing
Anand Krishnan from Microsoft’s UK developer and platforms group discusses what Windows 8 will mean for the future of computing. Video
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Open source review: Ubuntu OS 12.04 LTS
Adrian Bridgwater reviews Canonical's latest operating system for Linux and assesses its fitness for business users Photo Story
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Windows 8: A first look at new features for business users
A first look at Windows 8 from Microsoft's BUILD conference in Anaheim, shows what enterprise users can expect. Photo Story
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Review of Visual Studio Lightswitch
A review of Visual Studio Lightswitch, Microsoft's simplified self-service development tool. Photo Story
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The IT that serves Wimbledon 2011
IBM provides an integrated end-to-end scoring system that delivers live tennis results to the BBC TV graphics, on-court scoreboards, match information displays, official web site and Wimbledon's own iPhone app. Photo Story
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Office 365 versus Google Apps
How does Office 365 compare to Google Apps... Photo Story
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Everything you need to know about Windows 8
Microsoft’s Windows 8 has finally been released. Here you find everything you need to know about Windows 8. guide
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Supplier profile: Microsoft
In this Microsoft supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier Profile: Oracle
In this Oracle supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Blade servers: How to decide on Unix or Linux
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Virtualisation
While virtualisation may be considered the best way forward for data centre infrastructure, there are plenty of barriers to successful adoption. guide
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BlackBerry Live 2013: ING Direct pilots BB10 devices and BES10 for management
Online bank ING Direct is undergoing a pilot with BlackBerry’s BB10 operating system, involving 300 Z10 and Q10 smartphones case study
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Microsoft promises free Windows 8.1 update
The latest operating system from Microsoft – Windows 8 – is set to get an update this summer called Windows 8.1 at no cost to its users News
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Workplace IT services in flux: wherever, whenever, whatever
Enterprise computing is in upheaval as the emphasis shifts towards automation and user-device provision. Feature
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Windows 8 passes 100 million in sales
Microsoft says Windows 8 OS has sold more than 100 million copies, roughly matching Windows 7 in the six months after launch News
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Google Android takes tablet OS market share crown from Apple iOS
Google's Android operating system (OS) took 56.5% of the tablet OS market in the first quarter of 2013 but Apple's iPad sold the most devices News
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Jaguar Land Rover develops in-car firmware updates
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has developed an open source framework to enable remote firmware to update in-car entertainment systems News
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US judge sets FRAND rates for Motorola patents in Microsoft case
A US district judge has ruled that Google’s Motorola Mobility is entitled to $1.8m a year from Microsoft for its use of certain patents in its Xbox and Windows products Technology patents
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Microsoft reports strong quarterly results for all divisions
Microsoft reported profit of $6bn for the past quarter, up 17% from a year ago, despite a mixed response to Windows 8 and a decline in PC sales News
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Windows XP end of support: What to do next
CIOs may not wish to carry on running a 12-year-old desktop OS, but thousands of incompatible applications leave many with no choice Feature
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Microsoft hits Google with EU competition complaint
High-profile search and tech companies have filed a complaint accusing Google of anti-competitive actions in the mobile sector News
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Competition among operating system (OS) suppliers is growing, with new OS products being developed for emerging platforms such as smartphones and netbooks. Microsoft Windows is still the most important product for businesses, but Linux, Mac OS and Unix offer important alternatives, along with device-specific OS such as Android and Chrome. We examine the operating system software choices facing IT managers.
