In Depth

In Depth

IT for government and public sector

• Data-driven innovation

  Still in the early adopter phase, some shining examples of predictive analytics demonstrate the potentially enormous benefits it can deliver.  Continue Reading

• What is stopping the NHS rolling out Wi-Fi access?

  With only a third of NHS Trusts offering Wi-Fi to their patients and visitors, what is holding up the roll-out of Wi-Fi technology?  Continue Reading

• CW500: The rise of the machines – how devices are taking over the internet

  By 2020, there will be a trillion sensors sending data over the internet  Continue Reading

• An introduction to cyber liability insurance cover

  Cyber liability insurance cover has been around for 10 years, but most security professionals seem to have not heard of it or know that it exists  Continue Reading

• CIO interview: Mark Austin, Bedford Hospital

  A CIO with 18 years' NHS experience, on whether paperless can be achieved by 2018 and how wireless technology is helping his Trust  Continue Reading

• All quiet on the Wi-Fi security front

  The last high-profile Wi-Fi data breach was the assault on the TJX retail group in 2007, but that doesn't mean there is no risk  Continue Reading

• Cloud gold rush: Is it all just supplier noise?

  IT providers are unveiling cloud services at lightning speed and are launching robust price wars. But are enterprise customers equally gung-ho in adoption?  Continue Reading

• Interview: Ed Vaizey MP – part two: on BT and 4G

  In part 2 of our interview with the communications minister, we discuss alleged favouritism for BT and George Osborne’s mixed up spectrum figures  Continue Reading

• Interview: Ed Vaizey MP – part one: on broadband policy

  In part 1 of our interview with Ed Vaizey, we talk about slow take-up of superfast broadband and controversial funding numbers  Continue Reading

• How to create a good information security policy

  Information security policies provide vital support to security professionals, yet few organisations take the time to create decent policies  Continue Reading

• Motorola puts image-enabled police officers on the beat

  The first Tetra handset with a built-in five megapixel digital camera is launched by Motorola Solutions to bring more capabilities to police forces  Continue Reading

• How to tackle big data from a security point of view

  Before leaping into big data, companies must be clear what they are trying to achieve, otherwise their investment will be wasted  Continue Reading

• CW500: Shared services present challenges and opportunities for CIOs

  Shared IT services can help organisations cut back-office costs by as much as half, but CIOs face political battles to make them work  Continue Reading

• Public sector backup strategy: Easier than ever; harder than ever

  Public sector backup strategy is a complex beast that must operate in large and heterogenous IT environments.  Continue Reading

• How to find the most vulnerable systems on your internal network

  Most corporate networks share common vulnerabilities, but many could be mitigated with education in “hacker thinking” for technical staff  Continue Reading