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• Hyper-converged infrastructure and disaster recovery

  Hyper-converged infrastructure products merge server, storage and hypervisor in scale-out nodes, so how can functionality in HCI products help deliver disaster recovery?  Continue Reading

• Gitex 2017: How can blockchain make you a happier person?

  An initiative underway at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy  Continue Reading

• How going cloud native can increase app agility

  We look at how cloud-native applications can deliver far more dynamic support to meet an organisation’s needs  Continue Reading

• Is artificial intelligence hype sowing damaging confusion?

  IT vendors have leapt on the artificial intelligence/machine learning bandwagon, spreading a level of confusion that threatens potential technology benefits with AI washing  Continue Reading

• Ethical software development: Ask Uber and Volkswagen

  Following TfL's decision against Uber, we investigate the role of professionalism and ethics in software development  Continue Reading

• Making public cloud ERP work for your business

  If you work with specialists, migrating ERP to the public cloud can bring big business benefits – but it’s not for everyone  Continue Reading

• OpenStack vs hyper-converged: Open-source cloud in the datacentre

  We look at how to deploy OpenStack on hyper-converged infrastructure and how HCI suppliers’ products can support deployment of the open-source cloud in the datacentre  Continue Reading

• Can cloud-based ERP buy you business agility?

  Enterprise applications has evolved into silos of software systems. The cloud is now offering a different approach to ERP  Continue Reading

• Malaysian women making their mark in IT

  There is no limit to what women can achieve in Malaysia’s IT industry, as a small but growing group of prominent women IT leaders in the country has found  Continue Reading

• African anti-malaria programme thrives on strong data culture

  Path health organisation is fuelling its anti-malaria programme in Zambia, and other African countries, with data analytics from Alteryx, Tableau, and others  Continue Reading

• Where the device hits the network – a mobile device management update

  As business becomes increasingly mobile, we look at the latest trends in mobile device management to give businesses the edge  Continue Reading

• What is intent-based networking, and what can it do for your business?

  Beyond the marketing hype, does intent-based networking mean anything, and can it improve how your infrastructure runs?  Continue Reading

• How retailers are using technology to remain relevant

  From the constant innovation at Asos, Amazon and Missguided to the new supply chain prowess flaunted by Diesel and Gap, fashion retailers are investing in tech to stay relevant to their customers  Continue Reading

• Breaking the glass ceiling in IT

  The CIO of Malaysia’s Prince Court Medical Centre has broken the glass ceiling for women in technology in a 20-year career that has progressed from selling IT products to setting up her own IT consulting firm  Continue Reading

• Storage 101: The IoT’s impact on storage

  The internet of things will have a huge impact on storage – the sheer volume of data, the radically different types of data created and the storage needed, from flash to object to cloud  Continue Reading

• Firms look to security analytics to keep pace with cyber threats

  Traditional approaches to cyber security no longer enable organisations to keep up with cyber threats, but security analytics is an increasingly popular addition to the cyber arsenal  Continue Reading

• SAS CEO Jim Goodnight: Today’s AI turbo-charged with MPP

  SAS co-founder and CEO Jim Goodnight says the value of the vogue for artificial intelligence lies in massively parallel computing, as well as cheaper storage  Continue Reading

• Barriers to enterprise adoption of DevOps

  As enterprises join the continuous delivery movement, we look at some of the challenges to DevOps adoption  Continue Reading

• 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

• From chemistry researcher to IT luminary

  Inspired by the potential of technology to change the world, Chong Yoke Sin went from calculating the strength of molecular bonds to driving one of Singapore’s biggest IT initiatives  Continue Reading

• Q&A: NetApp’s storage play in the age of cloud

  Storage supplier’s Asia-Pacific general manager reveals the changes that are taking place within the company to keep up with the changing tech landscape  Continue Reading

• Can DevOps deliver on digital potential?

  DevOps and agile methodologies are seen as key ingredients of digital initiatives. Computer Weekly looks at the management challenges  Continue Reading

• Tooling up for DevOps

  As organisations look to DevOps for continuous development, delivery and integration of business functions, careful control is crucial  Continue Reading

• 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

• Office 365 at your service

  An overview of Microsoft’s subscription-based software offering  Continue Reading

• How to improve security against email attacks and for GDPR compliance

  About 200 billion emails are sent every day, but because of its importance email is constantly exploited by attackers, and yet is often overlooked in cyber security strategies  Continue Reading

• 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

• How AI can aid, not replace, humans in recruitment

  Artificial intelligence is gaining prominence in a number of industries and brings advantages and disadvantages in the field of recruitment  Continue Reading

• Can fixed wireless access fix business connectivity problems?

  Fixed wireless access is being touted as a panacea for poor network connectivity, but is it a viable solution, and what are the benefits for businesses?  Continue Reading

• Rethinking storage in the age of big data

  The volume, variety and velocity of data are challenging organisations such as insurance giant IAG to reassess the way storage architectures are designed  Continue Reading

• Donald Farmer: Why business models are ideological

  Donald Farmer is a well-respected figure in data analytics, with significant spells at Microsoft and Qlik. He is turning his mind to the ideologies that determine the character of companies  Continue Reading

• Managing data in a multi-cloud world

  Asia-Pacific organisations that are hopping onto the multi-cloud bandwagon need to overcome potential data management issues in order to succeed  Continue Reading

• Backup product survey: Cloud and VM integration now table stakes

  For enterprise backup, cloud integration and the ability to backup and be deployed in virtual machines as well as be controlled from the hypervisor are table stakes, along with data reduction and app-specific backup  Continue Reading

• Microsoft SPE helps joined-up thinking

  We assess how Microsoft’s secure productive enterprise licence can help enterprises coordinate their digital transformation  Continue Reading

• The correlation between creativity, diversity and the future tech workforce

  Many believe the UK computing curriculum should put more emphasis on creativity to prepare young people for an automated future  Continue Reading

• Does NVMe signal the end of the storage controller?

  NVMe could boost flash storage performance, but controller-based storage architectures are a bottleneck. Does hyper-converged infrastructure give a clue to the solution?  Continue Reading

• 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

• Staying ahead in the cyber arms race

  Darktrace’s Asia-Pacific managing director, Sanjay Aurora, offers insights on what organisations can do to reverse the odds against them in combatting cyber threats  Continue Reading

• Automated decision making shows worrying signs of limitation

  AI and data-driven decision making projects need to be handled with care – worrying limitations revealed in the law and healthcare  Continue Reading

• Systems of insight light way ahead for data

  Computer Weekly looks at why data management must become oriented towards business outcomes, not technology management outcomes  Continue Reading

• 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

• Can retailers be too far ahead of the tech curve?

  Ocado is winning plaudits for its innovation but analysts criticise the online grocer for its financial performance  Continue Reading

• How the Met Office is handling a deluge of data

  ‘Lazy’ open source tools are helping the UK weather forecasting service open up unprecedented volumes of data to all  Continue Reading

• Is cloud ERP software ready for prime time?

  While cloud-based enterprise resource planning applications are more widely adopted in the Asia-Pacific region, some companies are still hanging on to on-premise systems that remain core to their business  Continue Reading

• How Wales has evolved into a hotspot for cyber security

  Wales may be a small country but, in just a few years, it has become a global hotspot for cyber security innovation  Continue Reading

• 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

• Data management: What does the future hold?

  We explore how firms are replacing transactional database management systems with new database architectures  Continue Reading

• Data takes to the road - the technology behind the Tour de France

  The world's greatest cycle race is transforming its relationship with fans thanks to internet of things, data analytics and machine learning technologies  Continue Reading

• How to use threat intelligence in your business

  Threat intelligence can be very handy, but just how useful and appropriate it will be depends largely on the security maturity of an organisation  Continue Reading

• Blockchain no longer held to ransom as business adoption increases

  The blockchain digital ledger technology that came to prominence with bitcoin is beginning to find uses in and beyond finance, including for urban cycling scheme Buzzbike  Continue Reading

• Upset in Athenry: Examining the impact of Apple's delayed Irish datacentre build

  Apple is set to hear at the end of this month whether its much-delayed Irish datacentre build can go ahead. Computer Weekly examines the ins and outs of this complex case  Continue Reading

• Higher education and healthcare use specialist CRM in all but name

  Customer relationship management software may be targeted at businesses, but the healthcare and higher education industries have redefined it to gain better insight into their users  Continue Reading

• Australian businesses embracing cloud ERP amid compliance concerns

  The appetite for cloud-based ERP systems is growing in Australia, but some organisations are holding back due to data sovereignty and security concerns  Continue Reading

• How to ride Wave 2 for faster network speeds

  The 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless standard is entering enterprise wireless networks. Computer Weekly looks at how it works and how best to deploy it  Continue Reading

• Assessing the appeal of AMD’s EPYC server processor family for IT buyers

  Find out how AMD's EPYC server processor family compares to what Intel has to offer datacentre hardware buyers  Continue Reading

• Cryptocurrencies: a niche pursuit?

  Cryptocurrencies are on the rise, but why have digital currencies yet to reach the mainstream market?  Continue Reading

• 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

• WLAN casts net wider as demand grows

  Wireless local area networking has become a vital part of the IT infrastructure. Computer Weekly looks at the challenges of delivering it  Continue Reading

• Nando's technology director explains using cloud to digitally disrupt its own business

  Nando’s technology director, Richard Atkinson, describes how the restaurant chain is using cloud to get closer to its customers and build stronger ties with its 14,000-strong workforce  Continue Reading

• Why immutable buckets are a worthy risk management tool

  Immutable buckets offer businesses benefits in terms of data compliance, backup, archiving and security  Continue Reading

• Hyper-convergence will be commoditised, says Nutanix president

  Sudheesh Nair talks about the future of hyper-convergence, its relationship with the cloud, and Nutanix’s challenges in building its business in Asia  Continue Reading

• How hyper-convergence is changing the shape of IT

  Computer Weekly looks at how the hyper-converged market is hotting up, pulling together the latest analyst research findings  Continue Reading

• Côte banishes planning ‘pain and anguish’ from menu with Anaplan

  Restaurant chain has replaced spreadsheets with Anaplan financial planning software as it seeks more strategic control over growth  Continue Reading

• 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

• MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaks about ‘expanding universe’ of BI

  Co-founder and CEO of MicroStrategy takes the long view on business intelligence and sees its universe expanding with mobile technologies  Continue Reading

• 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

• The Macedonian surveillance scandal that brought down a government

  Macedonia has been accused of using surveillance technology for covert spying - the subsequent political protests were instrumental in the ruling party losing power after 10 years  Continue Reading

• Hyper-convergence: the good, the bad and the ugly

  Hyper-converged technologies are gaining traction, but what can they do for your organisation  Continue Reading

• Retailers urged to change approach to demand forecasting

  To achieve optimal fulfilment performance, retailers must now forecast how consumers will shop and understand the influences behind purchasing decisions  Continue Reading

• Gamekeeper to poacher: should a CIO cross the IT divide?

  As IT leaders switch jobs more often after completing major change programmes, should they consider moving to work for suppliers?  Continue Reading

• 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

• Q&A: Flying the open source flag

  Red Hat’s vice-president and general manager for the ASEAN region, Damien Wong, sheds light on the company’s strategy for tackling a market that is not used to paying for software  Continue Reading

• NVMe flash storage: What are the deployment options?

  NVMe offers to unleash performance potential of flash storage that is held back by spinning disk-era SAS and SATA protocols. We run through the key NVMe deployment options  Continue Reading

• 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

• Pros and cons of CRM software

  Computer Weekly reviews the latest research into the leading customer relationship management and customer experience software providers  Continue Reading

• Business applications embrace IoT, blockchain to face future

  Next-generation ERP systems could intersect with IoT, blockchain and smart contracts to drive a new wave of automation aimed at operational efficiency  Continue Reading

• 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

• DevOps practitioners open up about enterprise adoption challenges

  Ahead of next week’s DevOps Enterprise Summit in London, practitioners have warned enterprises to stop thinking of DevOps as something only Silicon Valley firms and startups can do successfully  Continue Reading

• Getting threat intelligence right

  Threat intelligence feeds provide valuable information to help identify incidents quickly, but only if they are part of an intelligence-driven security programme  Continue Reading

• Five ways to cut the risk of Salesforce

  Best practices for IT professionals seeking to implement Salesforce’s product portfolio  Continue Reading

• CW500: Lessons learned on how to get cloud implementations right

  Experts share their advice, tips and lessons learned on how to avoid pitfalls and ensure you gain the full benefits of using cloud services  Continue Reading

• GDPR: One year to compliance and opportunity

  With a year to go before all companies dealing with European Union citizens’ data have to comply with new EU data protection rules, the focus for many is on compliance, but some believe business should be the top priority  Continue Reading

• 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

• Co-ordinating data sources is the key to CRM success

  Next-generation customer relationship management requires a data-first strategy  Continue Reading

• Agile unlocked: Pivotal uses paired programming and PaaS to bolster cloud app development

  Digital transformation company Pivotal explains how paired programming, an empathetic work culture and open source PaaS help enterprises achieve their agile software development goals  Continue Reading

• Organised crime exploiting new technology

  European law enforcement is to focus on collaborating with industry around cyber crime as organised crime groups increasingly exploit new technologies, according to a regional crime threat report  Continue Reading

• How will automation affect the IT skills gap?

  According to research, automation is putting some job roles at risk, but could it also be the answer to the growing IT skills gap?  Continue Reading

• The evolution of OpenStack: Where next for the open source cloud platform?

  The OpenStack Summit revealed details of how the seven-year-old open source platform is overcoming its growing pains and positioning itself for even greater enterprise adoption  Continue Reading

• Users should stay grounded while ERP suppliers take to the cloud

  User organisations are advised to keep their heads while suppliers show signs of cloud intoxication  Continue Reading

• GDPR: a quick start guide

  We look at how UK organisations can prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation  Continue Reading

• MyRepublic sharpens competitive edge with open source

  Singaporean internet service provider has disrupted broadband markets, thanks to the agility and speed afforded by open source technologies  Continue Reading

• Understanding analytics and storage performance

  Analytics workloads place specific demands on storage. We take a look at the workload profiles of analytics use cases and the storage platforms available to support them  Continue Reading

• The supply chain’s growing importance in modern retail

  Efficient supply chain management is crucial if retailers are to offer their customers the required shopping experience in today’s complex trading environment  Continue Reading

• Locked in by choice: How European governments are handling their Microsoft addiction

  Europe-wide research finds that government departments are deeply dependent on Microsoft software and services, while attempts to migrate to open source are difficult, temporary and sometimes under the radar  Continue Reading

• Dealing with data under GDPR

  With the General Data Protection Regulation due to be enforced next year, Computer Weekly looks at how to address the requirements to suit your business  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• Bring the cup home: mobile holds key to UK’s America’s Cup challenge

  Computer Weekly visited the Land Rover BAR sailing team in Portsmouth to find out how mobile innovation may help bring the America’s Cup back to the UK for the first time since 1851  Continue Reading

• 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

• Tips on how to get a Hana implementation off the ground

  The confusion around SAP’s in-memory database is holding many customers back. We look at some of the approaches being taken to simplify implementation  Continue Reading