In Depth

In Depth

Wireless networking

• Re-skilling through the Open University to get into IT

  Ian Kelly, a 34-year-old IT specialist, is preparing to take the next step in his career, and turned to the Open University to improve his skills.  Continue Reading

• The corporatisation of higher education IT

  A generation that has grown up with technology at its fingertips is forcing universities to look at technology in a different way.  Continue Reading

• Flatter, faster, more manageable networks

  As companies rely ever more on IT for enabling their business operations, networks have become the vital plumbing  Continue Reading

• The advantages of integrating technology across the school curriculum with Wi-Fi

  What does ubiquitous broadband coverage mean for the education environment and what challenges and opportunities do schools face in adapting to this?  Continue Reading

• Telemedicine in the NHS: The benefits and costs of implementing telecare services

  Health professionals agree patients will have to do more home monitoring in the future if the NHS is to cope with an expanding population. But how advanced is the telemedicine market in the UK, and how well is the NHS positioned to implement ...  Continue Reading

• Integrated wired and wireless LAN security? Not so fast

  Combining wired and wireless LAN security solutions may be a plus for smaller companies, but larger enterprises fear security integration could result in vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• RIM demo Blackberry Playbook secure pairing with its smartphones

  RIM demo Blackberry Playbook secure pairing with its smartphones The latest video from Research in Motion (RIM) shows off Blackberry Playbook features...  Continue Reading

• What is the future for traditional loyalty card schemes?

  Consumers are now better informed than ever, thanks to the richness of information available on the internet. People can find out all sorts of information on products from social media sites, news groups, blogs and the like, along with online ...  Continue Reading

• Meeting the technology and business challenges of managing mobile workers

  Mobile devices have become a standard part of today's multinational organisations - most companies would struggle to operate without them. According to researcher IDC, 35% of the workforce will be mobile by 2013.  Continue Reading

• How IT departments can manage DIY technology

  Staff in companies are using low-cost accessible technology to connect their customers and innovate. One in three company employees are doing this already, under the radar.  Continue Reading

• Video: RIM shows off more of Blackberry 6 user interface

  Research in Motion has posted a YouTube video which provides more details of the up and coming Blackberry 6, software release due out later this summer.  Continue Reading

• Sneaking a smart phone into the enterprise

  Are smart phones connected to the corporate network a good idea?  Continue Reading

• Case study: Fulham FC kicks off IT transformation

  Oldest football club in London starts drive to implement series of technology initiatives after revamping infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• O2 cuts churn with BI-based value deals

  O2, now the leading mobile network operator in Ireland, is using business...  Continue Reading

• The CIO agenda for 2010

  Many IT leaders will be entering 2010 with bruises on their budgets from the recessionary battering they have taken over the past 18 months.  Continue Reading