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IT management
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Formula 1: Mercedes team turns to big data in quest for victory in Grand Prix
Data analytics could help Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team gain an edge on rival Ferrari during the 2017 and 2018 Grand Prix season. Its head of IT, Matt Harris, reveals the team’s plans Continue Reading
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Hyper-converged choices: DIY HCI software deployments
What are the advantages of do-it-yourself hyper-converged infrastructure deployment and who are the key suppliers of HCI software? We run the rule over the DIY hyper-converged market Continue Reading
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Integration is key to Office 365’s progress
We look at how Microsoft Office 365 works and how far it has gone towards becoming a platform for integrating other tools Continue Reading
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How logic games have advanced AI thinking
Pitting a chess computer against a chess champion used to be the end goal for machine intelligence. We explore how game play has improved artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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Data management: What does the future hold?
We explore how firms are replacing transactional database management systems with new database architectures Continue Reading
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Cryptocurrencies: a niche pursuit?
Cryptocurrencies are on the rise, but why have digital currencies yet to reach the mainstream market? Continue Reading
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GDPR brings serious implications for data storage
New European Union data protection regulations put tough requirements on organisations that store “personally identifiable data”. We look at what is needed to achieve compliance Continue Reading
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Datacentre decisions: Converged vs hyper-converged infrastructure
Converged and hyper-converged infrastructure are ready-tested ways to put compute and storage into the datacentre. But which should you choose for your deployment? Continue Reading
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What it takes for the internet of things to take off in ASEAN
Besides lowering adoption costs, an ecosystem of governments, technology suppliers and telcos is necessary for the internet of things to flourish in Southeast Asia Continue Reading
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Virtual reality as a healthcare tool
Virtual reality is being used as a treatment tool across healthcare, tackling issues such as mental health, phobias and chronic pain management Continue Reading
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Why and how men in the technology industry have helped women progress
Many have argued gender parity will not happen in the technology industry without help from the top. Since the top is predominantly male, we’ve reached out to some of the men in the industry who are helping to drive tech equality Continue Reading
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Cloud data portability: Obstacles to it and how to achieve it
Cloud providers are very keen to get your data into their systems but sometimes it can be difficult or costly to move it elsewhere. We look at solutions to cloud portability Continue Reading
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GDPR: a quick start guide
We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation Continue Reading
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Backup testing: What to test, when to test, how often to test
We run the rule over what’s involved in backup testing in virtual and physical server environments, how often you should test and the key pitfalls to avoid Continue Reading
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How to implement a low-power WAN to support the IoT
We explore the options and the implementation process for an LPWAN to support internet of things projects in the enterprise Continue Reading
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Time to restore from backup: Do you know where your data is?
Making a backup is only the start of the process. You must be sure you can restore, that backups contain what you need, and that they will work with the applications that need them Continue Reading
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Inside the well-planned metro network: how CityFibre does it
Computer Weekly met metro network builder CityFibre to find out why, and how, the organisation believes it can mount a credible challenge to Openreach’s dominance of wholesale fibre Continue Reading
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How composable applications can improve software development
We speak to experts in the field of software development about the pros and cons of componentising application software Continue Reading
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The changing shape of mobile apps
We find out how organisations can gain the agility they need to keep pace with mobile app innovation Continue Reading
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Software asset management maturity in the age of SaaS
For asset tracking, software as a service is no different from any other type of software licensing – but the process of software asset management needs adapting Continue Reading
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Cloud contracts are still a minefield
Cloud computing is maturing in the enterprise space, but the contracts that underpin cloud services have not evolved at the same pace Continue Reading
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DevOps done right: Creating a collaborative and supportive business culture
Cultivating a supportive and collaborative business culture is considered central to getting DevOps to take hold in an organisation. We take a look at what this entails Continue Reading
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Moore’s Law is running out – but don’t panic
Can system performance continue to improve to cope with the burgeoning needs of datacentres Continue Reading
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Challenges of complying with the Investigatory Powers Act
Despite opposition by civil liberties groups and technology companies, the UK government has passed the controversial Investigatory Powers Act, adding a host of security and contingency requirements that UK businesses need to consider Continue Reading
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Secure IoT before it kills us
Experts say more must be done to mitigate the potentially catastrophic threats presented by connected devices Continue Reading
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Disaster recovery testing: technology systems to test DR
In this concluding part of a two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at ways of testing disaster recovery plans, with methods including array-based replication and hypervisor-based approaches Continue Reading
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End user devices require careful orchestration
Options for access to IT have soared since the desktop PC’s heyday, and organisations must conduct a balancing act Continue Reading
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Storage briefing: NVMe vs SATA and SAS
NVMe brings blistering performance gains over existing HDD-era disk protocols, and is a straight swap-in for PCIe server-side flash with array and hyper-converged products on the way Continue Reading
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Disaster recovery testing: A vital part of the DR plan
Disaster recovery provision is worthless unless you test out your plans. In this two-part series, Computer Weekly looks at disaster recovery testing in virtualised datacentres Continue Reading
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Future of the server operating system
We look at the evolution of the server operating system, and how the next generation is moving into the cloud Continue Reading
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Value chain mapping – making sense of executive strategy
In this first excerpt from his book on value chain mapping, Simon Wardley explains why business leaders need to understand the importance of maps for corporate strategy Continue Reading
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Value chain mapping – finding a path
In the second extract from his forthcoming book, Simon Wardley explains how to draw a map to describe the changing nature of your business Continue Reading
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How to beat Oracle licence audits
An eight-step guide to tame the Oracle auditors. Don't take the bait... Continue Reading
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Neutron’s role evolves in OpenStack networks
We examine the progress of Neutron, OpenStack’s cloud networking module Continue Reading
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Lauri Love: the student accused of hacking the US
How did a brilliant but fragile computer science student from a rural English town end up facing life imprisonment in the US? Computer Weekly speaks to Lauri Love Continue Reading
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CW@50: Networks replace hierarchies – how IT changed society
The first issue of Computer Weekly in 1966 predicted huge social changes from IT – but what has really changed in 50 years? Continue Reading
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Blockchain and the promise of cooperative cloud storage
Blockchain technology allows distributed retention of encrypted data and is at the heart of cooperative cloud storage Continue Reading
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CW@50: The next 50 years
As Computer Weekly celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look ahead to what we might be writing about in another 50 years from now Continue Reading
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CW@50: Bugs, blunders and bad practices
Computer Weekly’s arrival on 22 September 1966 reflected a growing global industry and the hopes for British computing Continue Reading
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Gain insights into customer behaviour
Predictive analytics can give marketing campaigns a head start, but business stakeholders may need convincing Continue Reading
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CW@50: Women in technology – the shifting gender landscape
As Computer Weekly celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back on the great women who have made technology as well as the IT industry possible Continue Reading
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CIO Interview: Graeme Hackland, Williams Martini Racing
Williams Martini Racing CIO Graeme Hackland discusses network infrastructure, data analytics and the future for wearable tech and augmented reality in Formula 1 motor racing Continue Reading
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Make fictional expense claims a thing of the past
Some executives think that travel and entertainment (T&E) expense claims are a licence to practise their creative fiction skills Continue Reading
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CW@50: A history of IT outsourcing
Computer Weekly looks at where and when IT outsourcing was invented and considers the changes the sector has gone through since Continue Reading
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CW@50: The evolution of the CIO
From working in statistics departments to becoming a key part of any business transformation – as Computer Weekly gets ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we look back at the changing role of IT leaders Continue Reading
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Isle of Man: From seaside getaway to tech startup hub
The Isle of Man government is stepping up efforts to position itself as the low-tax jurisdiction of choice for the startup community. But what's it like to do business there? Continue Reading
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CW@50: The Great British chip invention
There is a link between the world’s first working computer and the world’s most successful chip: they are both British Continue Reading
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NoSQL offerings from Microsoft and Oracle
Cloud and big data applications have led to a new wave of NoSQL data stores. We look at what Microsoft and Oracle have to offer Continue Reading
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Growing possibilities for 3D printing
As 3D printing disrupts business and technology mandates, CIOs can gain new relevance as business enablers Continue Reading
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CW@50: Government IT goes full circle in the space of 50 years
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary this September, we take a look at how government IT has changed over the years Continue Reading
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My first IoT project: A guide for businesses
We’ve all had a good giggle about having our fridges hacked – but now it’s time to get real. What are the first steps enterprises should take when implementing their first internet of things project? Continue Reading
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How to build your own IoT with Azure
Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform has gone well beyond mere virtual machines and orchestrated workflows. It can now also power internet of things applications Continue Reading
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An overview of cloud customer relationship management
Businesses are confident about buying customer relationship management (CRM) software as a cloud-based service. Computer Weekly looks at the main players Continue Reading
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How 3D printing will disrupt industry worldwide
The technology is helping startups model prototypes and inventory suppliers lop millions from supply chain costs Continue Reading
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CW@50: From bricks to clicks – how technology has changed the shopping experience
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we look back at how retail has evolved from the small corner store of the 1960s to the omni-channel world of today Continue Reading
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CW@50: From local innovations to centralisation – 50 years of healthcare IT
From broom cupboards doubling as server rooms to teleprinters and green screens, as Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th birthday, we look back at NHS innovations, pitfalls and attempts to digitise over the past five decades Continue Reading
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CW@50: From ICL to ITIL
Standardisation helps industries to grow. Here in the UK, a number of highly influential standards emerged that have become building blocks for the modern computer industry Continue Reading
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How to manage IT access for external users
Identity and access management has extended from being solely an internal IT management process to focus on external business engagement too Continue Reading
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CW@50: From Captain Kirk to 5G – 50 years of mobile
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our first edition in 1966, we look back at 50 years of British innovation and development in mobile networking Continue Reading
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CW@50: The heyday of British computing - how the Brits ruled IT
We examine how the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s became an age of great innovation for the British computer industry Continue Reading
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CW@50: 1966 - Computer Weekly goes to bat for the British computer industry
Launched in 1966 as part of a modernising wave to change British society, Computer Weekly battled for the nation’s industry against the US, and saw IT as an entry ticket to the Common Market Continue Reading
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Co-ordinate outsourced services with Siam
We look at the practical considerations of implementing an effective service integration and management strategy Continue Reading
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Datacentre heat reuse: Why aren’t more operators doing it?
With the datacentre industry’s sustainability habits coming under increasingly close scrutiny, we find out why operators are not rushing to reuse their waste heat Continue Reading
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Microsoft’s underwater datacentre: The pros and cons of running subsea facilities
Underwater datacentres can help providers save on land costs and cooling, but at what cost to the environment? Continue Reading
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What are containers and microservices?
Independently deployable bits of code can be used to build agile applications. We look at some of the main players Continue Reading
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Divide and conquer in software architecture
Applications built out of independently deployable modules are the future of flexible solution development Continue Reading
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Five CIO tips for building an IT strategy in the digital age
CIOs and strategy experts share their experiences of creating an IT strategy that makes the most of the digital revolution Continue Reading
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Interview: James Bamford on surveillance, Snowden and technology companies
Investigative journalist and documentary maker James Bamford was among the first to uncover the secrets of the US National Security Agency and its global surveillance Continue Reading
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The next stage in quantum key distribution
Authentication schemes based on quantum physics are emerging to address the growing number of ways to compromise data traffic Continue Reading
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Acquire new skills for technology management
The age of the customer requires organisations to focus on both the business technology and IT agendas Continue Reading
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Avoiding security issues when recycling hardware
What are the options for the environmentally and ethically responsible recycling of end-of-life hardware, without compromising data security? Continue Reading
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Next‑generation CIOs: The changing role of IT leaders
The position of CIO is changing and there are more people in the role from less technical backgrounds than in the past Continue Reading
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Is digital disruption a threat or an opportunity for banks?
Banks have been relatively unaffected by the digital revolution that has transformed other industries – but that's about to change Continue Reading
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How CIOs can raise their 'IT clock speed' as pressure to innovate grows
CIOs are facing pressure from the board to roll out IT projects increasingly quickly. How can they do that without running unacceptable risks? This article, based on cutting-edge research among leading businesses, offers some answers Continue Reading
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EU Data Protection Regulation: What the EC legislation means for cloud providers
With the European Commission's data protection rules set to drop before 2016, take a look at what the changes mean for the cloud and datacentre community Continue Reading
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The best desktop strategy: Forget the desktop
Before licensing and rolling out an updated operating system, it may be time to revise your IT estate Continue Reading
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Case study: Philips takes agile approach to building bridges between business and IT
Dutch technology giant talks up the success of its attempts to embrace agile IT delivery methods, and how it's shaping future customer engagements Continue Reading
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Why Pegasystems' CEO, Alan Trefler, has learned to think smaller
Pegasystems has made its name supplying CRM, analytics and case management software to the world's largest companies. Now CEO Alan Trefler plans to use cloud computing to broaden Pega's appeal Continue Reading
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Using SAP Hana as a data warehouse
Enterprises are using SAP Hana for in-memory data marts and SAP Business Warehouse implementations that integrate with other data warehouses Continue Reading
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Case study: Open University uses Microsoft Azure to create course content clearance hub
The Open University recently scooped the award for Best Cloud Project at the CW European User Awards, and here's why Continue Reading
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SaaS criteria to track for business outcomes
Organisations should evolve their SaaS selection criteria to focus on newer metrics that are better indicators of supplier performance Continue Reading
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Better user acceptance testing through log management
Application log management provides insight into application behaviour, which can be used to build better software and gain a better hold of user acceptance testing Continue Reading
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Still running Windows Server 2003? Don’t panic
Many organisations are facing the prospect of running Windows 2003 server unsupported. Where do you go from here? Continue Reading
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Inside DevOps: How it really works
DevOps done well can lead to a continuous loop where teams plan, code, build, test, release, deploy, operate and monitor Continue Reading
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How to write supplier contracts for agile software development
Typical supplier contracts are not suited to agile software projects where there is no requirements specification – so what should IT leaders do? Continue Reading
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Marseille: Europe’s networking gateway to Africa
The city of Marseille in southern France is fast becoming a hub for datacentre and network operators who want low latency connections to Africa. Continue Reading
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Digital customer experience: Beyond the website
Organisations are faced with the challenge of delivering their customers with an online experience that goes far beyond just a website Continue Reading
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Augmented reality business applications start to get real
Augmented reality applications have tended to be gimmicky marketing wheezes, but firms are starting to explore their business potential Continue Reading
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Bill Binney, the ‘original’ NSA whistleblower, on Snowden, 9/11 and illegal surveillance
Always a patriot: Computer Weekly talks to Bill Binney, the senior NSA official who blew the whistle before Edward Snowden Continue Reading
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Datacentre PUE: Who's keeping score?
With datacentre operators under increased competitive pressure to cut their PUE scores, are their ratings really all they seem? Continue Reading
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What’s slowing down your network and how to fix it
When using the network feels like wading through molasses, finding the cause can be a difficult process Continue Reading
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NHS data security: Lessons to be learned
The NHS does not always provide a trusted repository for patient data, but some trusts are examples of good practice in action Continue Reading
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Mobile device management (MDM) vs backup
MDM tackles the challenge of mobile devices flooding the enterprise, but it doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about mobile data protection Continue Reading
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Businesses need to equip staff with the tools to do the job
Workforces will become frustrated if they do not have the technology they need to deliver what their organisation wants Continue Reading
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Wi-Fi in the sky: The good, the bad and the ugly
With in-flight internet options spreading around the world, which services should discerning business travellers try, and which should they avoid? Continue Reading
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Cyber crime: What every business needs to know
Computer Weekly gets the low-down on cyber crime from law enforcement officers and investigators Continue Reading
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$/GB vs $/IOPS and how to compare enterprise storage pricing
While raw drive prices are pennies per GB, the actual cost of enterprise storage is much higher. Finding a baseline can save you money Continue Reading
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TUPE or not TUPE? That is the question
Designed to enable employees and business units to be transferred from one owner to another, TUPE legislation is now 33 years old Continue Reading
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How to combat VM sprawl
VMs are easy to create, but when unmanaged they proliferate around your infrastructure. Here, we explain VM sprawl and how to combat it Continue Reading
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Cloud storage: The top five things that go wrong – and how to avoid them
Cloud storage provides cost savings and ease of management, but there are pitfalls – and here are the top five things that can go wrong Continue Reading