All Desktop Computing News - March 2008

Hardware failure biggest threat to business continuity

Hardware failure was the top disruption threat to UK business operations in 2007, according to a report by Sungard Availability Services.

Museum of Computing facing eviction

Just five years after its creation, the Museum of Computing is facing eviction, leading to fears that much of Britain's computing legacy could be forgotten by the next generation of students.

Babbage’s vintage supercomputer heads to US

A UK supercomputer designed in the 1840's is crossing the Atlantic Ocean and is destined to sit in the lounge of Microsoft's former CTO.

PC deal could save public sector billions

A deal struck by government CIO John Suffolk and the Cabinet Office could save the public sector billions of pounds by supplying networked, supported PCs for around half the typical price.

Weak global economy could stunt PC growth

US recession, post-Olympics blues and costly oil could put brakes on PC market

Effective desktop management can deliver savings of 42%, Gartner says

The effective management of desktop PCs can cut the the total cost of ownership by 42%, analyst Gartner has said.

Hardware Hoarders: Photography competition

How to submit your photo to our hardware hoarders image gallery: tips on submitting your photo by Flickr or email.

Reuters consolidates IT printer infrastructure to save £1.2m

Reuters has extended a contract with Xerox to consolidate its printer infrastructure across 12 London offices, which is expected to save Reuters more than £1.2m over a five year period.
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