In Depth
In Depth
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Five ways to cut the risk of Salesforce
Best practices for IT professionals seeking to implement Salesforce’s product portfolio Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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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Co-ordinating data sources is the key to CRM success
Next-generation customer relationship management requires a data-first strategy Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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Australia’s cyber security strategy bearing fruit
The national blueprint has been a catalyst for improvements in cyber security across the country, but its long-term impact remains to be seen Continue Reading
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How to manage data analytics programmes and teams
Data analytics technology won’t deliver business value by itself – it needs to be deployed, and its users organised to deliver value Continue Reading
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Mojo Power harnesses cloud to disrupt energy business
The Australian energy upstart is using cloud-based microservices to shake up the energy sector by providing households with access to wholesale energy rates and real-time consumption data Continue Reading
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How cloud, IoT and mobile devices are driving demand for edge datacentres
The demand for edge datacentres and computing resources is steadily rising, but what's driving the trend? Continue Reading
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Cloud, AI and security driving network monitoring industry
We explore the latest developments and trends in enterprise network monitoring and management Continue Reading
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How to tune storage performance for different workloads
We run the rule over what’s needed to get the best storage performance for databases, virtual servers and desktops, web and email servers and analytics use cases 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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What it takes for Singapore’s digital ID system to succeed
Strong data protection measures and private sector collaboration will be instrumental to the success of Singapore’s upcoming national digital identification system Continue Reading
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Hana speeds up customer service for blinds maker
Hillarys Blinds switched its SAP CRM from Oracle to the Hana platform to optimise business processes Continue Reading
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How UK organisations are leaving themselves open for cyber attack
UK organisations are leaving themselves wide open to cyber attack despite huge investments in cyber security systems, according to two former hackers now working in cyber defence Continue Reading
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How SAS is prepping its marketers for the data flood
A shift in culture and mindset is necessary for marketers to succeed in tapping marketing analytics to stay relevant to the needs of customers 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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How Hana is disrupting SAP hosting services
We look at the differences from traditional SAP architecture that are introduced by the software supplier’s Hana technology Continue Reading
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Q&A: Navigating the APAC cyber threat landscape
LogRhythm CEO Andy Grolnick calls for more investments in cyber security technology and processes in APAC amid growing cyber threats in the region Continue Reading
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BP stresses importance of apprentices to its DevOps and digital transformation plans
BP explains why IT apprentices are central to the success of its agile and DevOps ambitions, as well as its wider digital transformation programme Continue Reading
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Enterprise wireless: trends and developments in 2017
What will be the main developments in wireless this year and what challenges will this bring to enterprises? Continue Reading
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Blockchain starts to prove its value outside of finance
Technology behind bitcoin is being adopted in supply chains, power networks and even to support independent musicians Continue Reading
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All-flash storage ready for primetime in Australia
On-premise and cloud-based flash arrays that offer big improvements over spinning disks are making a splash down under Continue Reading
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How will the network manager’s role change in the SDN world?
We explore how traditional network managers are changing the habits of a lifetime as SDN remakes the enterprise network 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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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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How CIOs can apply IT supplier management skills to digitisation
The digital supply chain can be managed in much the same way as the software supply chain, where CIOs have gained expertise in working with multiple providers to effectively run a complex ecosystem Continue Reading
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Flash: it’s not all over yet
We look at the need for new approaches to storage as ever-increasing demands are placed on all-flash arrays 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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Why there is more to digital than ones and zeros
These days no business strategy seems complete unless it is qualified by the adjective “digital” Continue Reading
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AI automation starts to transform legal profession
Artificial intelligence and automation are making inroads into legal work, but are more likely to support than displace lawyers and will draw IT more into legal service delivery Continue Reading
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The rise of the machines
Artificial intelligence in various forms is not a panacea for every problem, but it can help enterprises fend off cyber attacks and get better at what they do Continue Reading
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Silicon Valley startups aim to make big data capture and prep slicker
A group of California-based startup and early-stage data analytics and management companies are bidding to make big data, including sensor data, more tractable for analysis Continue Reading
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Storage systems evolve to meet need for speed
The race is on to develop revolutionary storage-class memory products to meet rocketing data processing requirements Continue Reading
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Storage performance 101: Server, array and fabric/network basics
We look at the key performance attributes of storage media in use today, and the choices and basic tuning steps you can take to get the most from your storage Continue Reading
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MWC 2017: How virtual reality could be the next big thing for healthcare
Consumer virtual reality was again a hot topic at Mobile World Congress in 2017, but the technology is now advanced enough that use cases are emerging in other sectors. The IEEE’s Wendy Powell reveals how virtual reality could transform healthcare Continue Reading
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Can you work around SAP indirect access software licensing?
The SAP legal case against Diageo highlights the seemingly arbitrary rules governing software licensing Continue Reading
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Q&A: From backup to data management
Beyond data backup, extracting more metadata to improve business processes and data management will become more important, says a senior Veritas executive Continue Reading
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CW500: GDPR compliance should be at the top of your agenda
At the latest CW500 club, experts discussed how to make sure your organisation is ready for GDPR compliance, how it will affect the business and what it actually means Continue Reading
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Build mobile experiences that drive engagement
Mobile experiences throw open the door to new opportunities for firms to win, serve and retain customers Continue Reading
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Storage 101: Object storage vs block vs file
We recap the key attributes of file and block storage access and the pros and cons of object storage, a method that offers key benefits but also drawbacks compared with SAN and NAS Continue Reading
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APAC banks warming up to big data
Financial institutions in the APAC region fear they may be left behind if they don’t embrace big data Continue Reading
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DevOps done right: Why work-life balance matters to digital transformation success
DevOps practitioners warn enterprises off neglecting the health and well-being of the IT staff responsible for delivering their digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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Making mobile apps work
Mobile users have high expectations, and there is no such thing as one size fits all. We look at how this affects mobile app development Continue Reading
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At IBM’s Watson lab, customers marry the power of AI with the IoT
IBM formally inaugurated its Watson Internet of Things headquarters in Munich, Germany in February, and Computer Weekly went to meet the customers and partners who are using Watson AI to deliver on the promise of the IoT Continue Reading
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RAID vs erasure coding for flash storage
Flash storage needs array data protection. We run the rule over RAID for flash storage and look at erasure coding, which will become more attractive as drive sizes increase Continue Reading
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Backup datacentre power: Using diesel generators to plug the UK's energy supply gaps
Energy market stakeholders are calling on the datacentre community to help them close the UK's energy demand and supply gap by hooking up their diesel generators to the National Grid, but will it work? Continue Reading
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Australia a hotbed for data analytics
Market for technologies that help organisations make sense of vast volumes of data is hotting up Down Under Continue Reading
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Brexit might benefit genomics big data analytics research
Genomics, an IT-dependent area of medical science research, could yet benefit from Brexit by lower barriers to data acquisition 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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Big data projects need business input and careful management
Big data projects need to be managed. Ocado and Graydon have been figuring out how 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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Private cloud: Orchestration, storage and containers
We look at the key requirements and components of private cloud – including the use of container platforms – and the impact of private cloud on storage in the datacentre Continue Reading
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Breaking the cyber kill chain
Traditional antivirus is no longer good enough for fileless malware attacks that don’t leave a trace 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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Successful CIOs in 2017 will be those who look outwards
CEOs increasingly want IT leaders who can look outside the IT department and improve wider perceptions of the organisation Continue Reading