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Managing servers and operating systems
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How colocation fits alongside a cloud-native architecture
IT departments are on a cloud-native roadmap to become more agile, but they are constrained by the risks involved in migrating core systems and data Continue Reading
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How long until cloud becomes the preferred environment to run HPC workloads?
The high-performance computing market is growing, but enterprises that have already made large investments in on-premise HPC will need to weigh up whether a move to the cloud would be worth their while Continue Reading
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How intelligent workload management tools can help IT admins cut through cloud complexity
IT administrators have to manage an increasingly complex and varied range of application types and IT environments, and intelligent workload management tools offer a helping hand with that Continue Reading
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Storage analytics: How AI helps storage management
We look at storage analytics products that measure key metrics in storage hardware, single-vendor and multi-vendor tools, and how AI-based storage management and AIOps is emerging Continue Reading
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A Dell of a deal: What a VMware spin-off could mean for datacentre operators
Analysts doubt that Dell would be fool enough to entirely divest itself of VMware, which continues to offer massive value to the enterprise. And how would a change affect the datacentre? Continue Reading
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The AWS bucket list: Keep your cloud secure
Misconfigured cloud installations risk billions of records being exposed, damaging organisations’ finances and reputations. Paying attention to securing AWS storage buckets is a simple matter Continue Reading
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Lean, mean and green: The datacentres of the future
Working out how to develop more efficient datacentres in an increasingly resource-hungry world is not easy, but it is possible Continue Reading
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Datacentres operators must move away from diesel backup generators to give back to grid
While the diesel backup generators used by datacentre operators have a limited environmental impact, using them for extended periods of time to power sites to feed energy back into the grid is not a sustainable solution to growing electricity demand Continue Reading
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How AI and data analytics are driving composable infrastructure adoption in datacentres
As enterprises continue to grapple with how to make sense of their big data stores, organisations are having to rethink how they kit out their datacentres, with composable infrastructure leading the way Continue Reading
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Evolution in action: The changing face of the datacentre
The role datacentres play in the wider enterprise IT landscape is changing, fuelling the demand for a mix of different types of facilities that are capable of meeting the growing variety of enterprise data-processing requirements Continue Reading
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Uptime and availability: Making sense of supplier SLAs
Enterprises need to read the fine print of supplier service-level agreements (SLA) or risk finding themselves caught short during downtime incidents Continue Reading
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Blackout after Brexit: UK datacentres brace for post-EU power supply and cost changes
As the uncertainty over how the UK intends to extricate itself from the European Union rumbles on, datacentre operators are weighing up how Brexit might affect the availability and cost of the power they need to run their facilities in future Continue Reading
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EMIS Group CIO: Breaking down NHS patient data silos by going all-in on AWS
EMIS Group CIO Pete Malcolm is in the throes of a sizeable revamp of the healthcare provider's flagship software system for GPs that will see it go all-in on AWS, while addressing the government's push to make NHS data systems more open and ... Continue Reading
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Why VMware is betting big on containers, edge computing and IoT
With the server virtualisation game won, VMware is having to diversify into new areas, with cloud-native computing emerging as a top area of interest for the firm Continue Reading
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SDN: Where is it now and what is the future?
Software-defined networking is one of the great IT hype stories of this century – we look at where it stands now Continue Reading
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IT administrator 2.0: Adapting to life in the automation age
As the use of automation becomes increasingly pervasive in enterprise IT environments, systems administrators need to adapt and update their skills to remain relevant Continue Reading
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The importance of adopting an evergreen IT strategy
Today's modern IT systems are potentially tomorrow's legacy technology problems, without an "evergreening strategy" in place Continue Reading
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Windows Virtual Desktops: Microsoft takes virtual Windows mainstream on Azure
Microsoft is fleshing out its virtual desktop proposition by allowing enterprises to access Windows via its Azure platform, but what does this mean for its competitors? Continue Reading
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Infrastructure patching at scale: What you need to know
Embarking on an enterprise-wide patching exercise can be a daunting process for IT departments, but there are few things that can be done to make it less fraught and ensure effectiveness Continue Reading
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Dividing lines: EU bid to curb server energy use has the European datacentre community split
An EU-backed push to curb European datacentre energy use has proven to be a divisive issue, as debate rages over the usefulness of using idle energy to determine the overall efficiency of servers Continue Reading
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Enhance efficiency by automating IT services
We look at the role of artificial intelligence and chatbots in IT service management Continue Reading
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DevOps done right: How to break down the IT department silos without alienating developers
Enterprise DevOps adoption rests on securing buy-in at all levels of the company, but developer support is not a given, particularly when it means taking on responsibilities outside their traditional roles Continue Reading
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Why Kubernetes is emerging as a critical enabler of multi-cloud
The buzz around containers is showing no signs of stopping, with Kubernetes fast emerging as the technology of choice for enterprises looking to build multi-cloud environments Continue Reading
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Mergers and acquisitions: Bringing together separate IT departments
Bringing together the assets of two separate companies can be a fraught business, particularly when it comes to merging IT departments Continue Reading
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Data recovery disasters: Kroll Ontrack on how it helps enterprises bounce back
Data recovery expert Kroll Ontrack provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges enterprises and consumers face getting their files and information back when disaster strikes Continue Reading
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Keeping cloud costs in check: Why good governance is key
Without proper checks and controls in place, it is all too easy for the cost of using cloud to spiral out of control in enterprises, but it doesn't have to be Continue Reading
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The bitcoin boom: How colocation datacentres are cashing in on cryptocurrency mining
Cryptocurrency miners are turning to colocation providers to help scale up their operations, drive profits and boost their resiliency, but the benefits could be relatively short-lived for all concerned, it seems Continue Reading
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Serverless computing: What it is and why it matters
Enterprises might be forgiven for thinking serverless computing is just the latest in a long line of hyped technology concepts, but there is serious substance to it Continue Reading
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Intel vs AMD: Server rivals battling it out for edge datacentre supremacy
Chipmakers Intel and AMD are targeting edge computing environments with their latest embedded chips. What do each firm's propositions have to offer? Continue Reading
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Cloud management platforms: What you need to know to make multi-cloud happen
Deploying a cloud management platform can make adopting a multi-cloud approach to consuming IT resources easier, but choosing one that is the right fit for your enterprise can be a challenge for CIOs Continue Reading
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Staffordshire University goes all-in on Microsoft Azure for digital transformation
Andrew Proctor, director of digital services at Staffordshire University, describes how ditching its datacentres and moving to the Microsoft Azure public cloud has set the organisation on the path to digital transformation Continue Reading
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The multi-cloud myth: Why workload portability is still a pipe dream
While IT providers are fond of suggesting moving workloads between clouds is as easy as dragging and dropping apps between environments, the reality can be far more complex Continue Reading
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The Sanger Institute on using datacentre upgrades to help decode the human genome
Paul Woobey, IT director at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, tells Computer Weekly why the organisation's HPC workload requirements cannot be fulfilled by a move to the cloud 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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Getting stuck on OpenStack: Overcoming the open source cloud platform's upgrade barriers
Some members of the OpenStack community are finding it a struggle to upgrade to newer versions of the open source cloud operating system. Could customisation be to blame? Continue Reading
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Tips for buying hyper-converged systems
Hyper-converged infrastructure has become a commonly used term. But what is it? And is it necessary for your organisation? Continue Reading
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Changing tracks: Examining VMware's evolving hybrid cloud strategy
The past 12 months have seen VMware apply a number of tweaks to its hybrid cloud strategy. We look at what these changes means for the company’s future and technology roadmap Continue Reading
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Hyper-convergence marches on in APAC
The battle to rein in IT complexity in the Asia-Pacific region continues with hyper-converged systems that promise to offer cloud-like benefits for enterprises Continue Reading
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Changing channels: How DevOps, shared infrastructure and smart hiring help ITV innovate
Tom Clark, head of Common Platform at ITV, explains how embracing agile thinking and shared infrastructure is helping the broadcaster stay one step ahead of its commercial competitors Continue Reading
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Australian startups find their way in the cloud
Public cloud services have empowered Australian startups to scale up and go global from day one Continue Reading
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New model datacentres require hybrid approach
CIOs must marry legacy datacentre infrastructure with the agility of public and private cloud environments 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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Docker storage: how to get persistent storage in Docker
Docker, by default, doesn’t come with persistent storage, which presents an issue to some workloads customers that want to run in containers – however, there are ways to achieve persistent storage Continue Reading
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The pros and cons of cloud bursting
The much-vaunted benefits of cloud computing can be overshadowed by portability and interoperability issues Continue Reading
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Datacentre cooling upgrades: Helping operators decide where best to invest
Upgrading a datacentre cooling system is an expensive undertaking, but should operators stick with what they've always done or try something new? Continue Reading
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Datacentre security: Why operators must give cyber and physical threats equal attention
Datacentre operators often talk up the physical security measures they have in place, but are they at risk of overlooking cyber threats? Continue Reading
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CW@50: How UK home brew gave computing to the masses
From batch processing to the graphical user interface, from desktop PCs to smartphones, from luggables to wearables, computing has come a long way since Computer Weekly was first published in 1966. We look at some of the personal computers that ... Continue Reading
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The Bimodal IT backlash: Should IT departments subscribe to the notion of a two-tier workforce?
Gartner’s Bimodal IT vision has captured the imaginations of some CIOs, but industry watchers have queried how well cultivating a two-tier IT department works in reality Continue Reading
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CW@50: The changing face of the datacentre over the past 50 years
As Computer Weekly prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, we take a look back at how the design and role of the datacentre has changed over the past five decades Continue Reading
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PCIe SSD roundup 2016: Some stall while others progress
The PCIe SSD market is still important, but PCIE flash drive makers are split between those that continue to develop their products and those for whom product evolution has stalled Continue Reading
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Hybrid flash array roundup 2016: The Big Six
Will 2015 be remembered as the last big year of hybrid flash storage? The Big Six offer hybrid flash, mostly based on HDD-era designs, and innovation has slowed as all-flash rises 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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Modular datacentre helps Belgian IT firm support Dutch and German customers
Cegeka commissioned a new datacentre when its customer base expanded and decided on a modular approach to get it up and running quickly Continue Reading
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The state of all-flash versus hybrid storage in Australia and New Zealand
Magnetic disk drives are yesterday’s technology. Soon all servers will be based on all-flash arrays – or will they? Continue Reading
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Top 10 datacentre stories of 2015
Computer Weekly's top 10 datacentre stories and trend pieces of 2015 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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Virtualisation and storage: Five ways to do it better
Server and desktop virtualisation bring many savings, but you have to work smart to ensure storage performs efficiently. We survey the top five pitfalls and how to avoid them 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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Barriers to adoption: Why are local councils holding back on G-Cloud?
Is outsourcing, the dominance of incumbent providers, or a lack of central government guidance to blame for the low number of councils using G-Cloud? 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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Turning machine data into operational intelligence
We look at how companies analyse server and security logs to tackle cybercrime and internal fraud, and optimise the user experience Continue Reading
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Overcoming the business and technology barriers to DevOps adoption
What steps should the enterprise take in adopting this approach to software development and delivery Continue Reading
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ARM wrestles its way into the datacentre with the help of 64-bit chips
Intel x86 technology has traditionally ruled the datacentre roost, but could the power consumption benefits of ARM 64-bit systems change all that? Continue Reading
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Cloud boosts demand for datacentres in Poland and eastern Europe
The datacentre market in both central and eastern Europe and Poland has recorded double–digit growth Continue Reading
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Build in resilience to simplify workloads with hybrid cloud
Hybrid cloud offers benefits of hosted applications and offloading manual tasks but beware latency and outages in mission-critical functions Continue Reading
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Cloud and the need for microservices
Cloud holds the promise to change the way IT supports the business by using hybrid private/public cloud services Continue Reading
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How to achieve optimum performance in a hybrid cloud
As hybrid cloud systems become increasingly popular, we look at how to implement them and the advantages they can offer Continue Reading
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Why 2015 won't be the year of software-defined everything
With the technical and market parameters of SDE still taking shape, CIOs are in no rush to adopt, despite the hype going into overdrive Continue Reading
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Software-defined datacentres a work in progress
IT managers need to adopt interim SDDC offerings and build on them as the technology matures Continue Reading
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Microservices: How to prepare next-generation cloud applications
A microservice architecture promotes developing and deploying applications composed of autonomous, self-contained units Continue Reading
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Networking technologies emerging in the enterprise
We look at the latest networking technologies on offer, and those being adopted in the enterprise Continue Reading
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Managing risk after support for Windows Server 2003 ends
With Microsoft due to end support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015, we look at best practice for migration Continue Reading
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Cloud, frozen pizza model and the immutable infrastructure
The architecture pattern for immutable infrastructure is based on the made-to-order pizza model Continue Reading
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Demystifying Kubernetes: the tool to manage Google-scale workloads in the cloud
We are witnessing a new technology wave in the form of immutable infrastructure and micro-services Continue Reading
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Intel is making waves in the growing microserver market
Analysts predict the microserver market will account for more than 10% of the server market by 2016. But what progress is x86 heavyweight Intel making in the field Continue Reading
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Harnessing the power of cloud with VMware vCloud Automation Center (vCAC)
Firms planning an SDDC strategy need a tool to manage, automate and orchestrate their IT - such as VMware vCloud Automation Centre Continue Reading
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Software asset management is key to datacentre planning
An ordered approach to managing software and hardware assets is essential to maximising your datacentre Continue Reading
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Will silicon photonics replace copper cabling in mainstream datacentres?
Silicon photonics can increase bandwidth in servers, improve data transfer speeds and reduce complexity. But are datacentres ready for it? Continue Reading
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Automating workloads to improve business efficiency
In the age of the customer, more and more pressure is being put on workload automation. We look at where workload automation is heading. Continue Reading
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Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust secures government backing for £6m IT modernisation programme
CIO interview: Joanna Smith, CIO. Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust Continue Reading
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Can telcos tap into the datacentre business?
Telcos have always run datacentres, but now many are hoping to give commercial providers a run for their money Continue Reading
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BAFTA nominates cloud to boost web performance
Arts organisation moves to Rackspace to handle awards-season peaks and help meet the ever-growing demand for rich media content Continue Reading
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Spring cleaning your datacentre
Although domestic spring cleaning seems to have faded somewhat, perhaps we should consider whether a datacentre spring clean is a good idea Continue Reading
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Can the mainframe remain relevant in the cloud and mobile era?
IBM mainframes run more than 1.1m transactions per second, yet the mainframe has remained largely unfashionable. We investigate Continue Reading
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Blackrock: measuring risk in a datacentre
How the investment giant handles the risk of managing $13 trillion of other people’s money Continue Reading
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Human factors in the datacentre
Whether to ensure business continuity or maximise returns, everyone from the finance director to the facilities manager needs further datacentre education Continue Reading
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The UK’s problem with power
Datacentre power buyers say Britain’s deregulated energy market is as complex as trading in derivatives Continue Reading
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Future job of the senior infrastructure manager
Hybrid cloud architectures will need IT departments to move from core server skills to managing the capacity to let developers code Continue Reading
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Get ready for the datacentre storm
With a wave of innovations rolling ever faster towards the datacentre, analysts say 2014 is the year organisations must plot their course through choppy waters Continue Reading
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Optimising application performance with flash storage
At a Computer Weekly roundtable, IT leaders heard how Cancer Research UK achieved a 30% improvement in application performance Continue Reading
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VMworld Europe User Awards 2013 open for entries
The VMworld Europe User Awards 2013 is now open for entries. Read the criteria and find out how to submit here. Continue Reading
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Best of VMworld Europe User Awards: Entry Criteria
All the information you need to know for the VMworld Europe User Awards. Continue Reading
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Public sector IT procurement, G-Cloud and the SMEs
Is the government's intent to widen public sector IT procurement to include SMEs and its G-Cloud diktat improving SME-government engagement? Continue Reading
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Can hyperscale computing eclipse enterprise storage?
Pioneered by Facebook and Google, hyperscale computing and storage is built on cheap commodity parts with redundancy at device level Continue Reading
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The dark side of software-defined datacentres
As different suppliers have different strategies for software-defined datacentres, is the lack of standards leading to chaos? Continue Reading
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How to move data and applications in the cloud
IT must be prepared with a strategy to minimise the impact of the failure of their cloud or datacentre provider Continue Reading
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Top technologies that can make your datacentre green
Energy-efficient technologies that can reduce running costs in the datacentre and across the business Continue Reading
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Six datacentre resolutions IT must make and stick to in 2013
IT executives must put the datacentre where it needs to be – at the heart of the business – with these new year's resolutions Continue Reading
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How to minimise costs when overhauling a datacentre
Virtualisation and cloud technologies are pushing IT to take a revolutionary and replacement approach to datacentres. How can it be done efficiently? Continue Reading