Laptops and notebooks
Laptops and notebooks are a standard part of the corporate IT toolkit for any employee requiring IT access on the move. For IT managers, the challenge is not just in choosing the right products and suppliers, but in how to manage remote devices and ensure security. We analyse the latest trends and technologies.
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Opinion
22 Aug 2023
The right digital tools on the go for SMEs
SMEs should look out for business laptops that come with the performance, durability and easy management to empower their hybrid workforce to be more productive while on the move Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2023
PSNI investigating second breach after laptop stolen
Just hours after accidentally disclosing the personal details of 10,000 personnel, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has notified a second data breach after a police issue laptop and documents were stolen from a parked car Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2013
BYOD: People pay for devices to use for work
Over half of employees buy their own devices for work use, according to new report from mobile device management specialist Good Technology Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2013
Gartner predicts the demise of the desktop PC refresh cycle
Data from market analyst Gartner paints a bleak picture of the PC industry, suggesting the era of desktop replacement cycles has ended. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2013
VoIP awareness up but user numbers remain low
A report from Ofcom claims four in five consumers know what voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is, but just 29% use the technology Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Dec 2012
Top 10 gadget reviews of 2012
Inspect-a-Gadget has been busy reviewing a range of gadgets over the past 12 months and it has been another big year in the world of tech Continue Reading
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Photo Story
18 Dec 2012
12 Days of Christmas Computer Weekly Gift Guide
Choose from an array of gadgets reviewed on the Computer Weekly Inspect-a-Gadget blog during the run up to Christmas. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2012
Citrix buys corporate MDM tool company Zenprise
Citrix has bought mobile device management (MDM) company Zenprise for an undisclosed sum to boost its corporate mobile tools portfolio Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2012
Key Insights for Building “Consumerised” End-User Services
This report extract from the Corporate Executive Board gives IT organisations an insight into the best approaches to building and managing consumer technology in the workplace. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2012
How will the 4G LTE roll-out benefit your business?
An EE survey of the business benefits of 4G LTE shows improved mobile working and innovation the main advantages of the superfast broadband Continue Reading
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Photo Story
25 Oct 2012
Microsoft in New York: Windows 8, Surface and Times Square
At the Microsoft launch event in New York, the company unveiled Windows 8, its Surface tablet and opened its Times Square store Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2012
Windows 8 Buyer's Guide
What does Windows 8 offer for businesses ? Download this 11 page guide to find out. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2012
Mobile Data Offload and Onload
Consumer traffic demand continues to outstrip network planning capacity putting pressure on operator's networks. There are several solutions to this problem says analysts Juniper Research. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
14 Oct 2012
Developing software for Windows 8
With Windows 8, Microsoft hopes to make developing enterprise client applications easier, but will compatibility be an issue? Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Oct 2012
CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)
Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading
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Photo Story
05 Oct 2012
20 years of ThinkPad
ThinkPad celebrates its 20th anniversary today, Computer Weekly takes a look at the history of its technology. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
28 Sep 2012
Intel showcases Atom-based Windows 8 tablets and notebooks
Leading PC manufacturers have unveiled hybrid devices based on the Intel Atom Z2760 processor Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2012
Leading PC suppliers announce Windows 8 devices
HP, Dell, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo and Sony have announced products, from laptops to smartphones, which will run Microsoft’s new operating system. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2012
CIO mobile strategy
This article by Gartner analysts provides CIOs with a checklist of guidelines and questions to help businesses make the most out of the next generation mobile technology. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2012
Broadcom touts ‘5G Wi-Fi’ mobile chip
Semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom announces the first mobile chip based on the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, set to launch in early 2013 Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2012
CW Buyer's Guide: Consumerisation
This guide to consumerisation of IT considers what the proliferation of consumer technology in the workplace means for the IT department. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2012
Tablets in the enterprise: five steps for success
Tablet devices will give enterprises a competitive advantage according to this in-depth report from Booz&Co. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2012
Microsoft ramps up Windows 8 security for IT consumerisation
Microsoft is building antivirus and secure, role-based authentication into Windows 8 to make the OS enterprise-ready Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2012
BT helps itself to Home Hubs for public Wi-Fi
A feature of BT's routers called Fon gives away a percentage of bandwidth from home-based Wi-Fi to passers-by, often without user consent. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
09 May 2012
HP shows the way forward for its PC division
HP invited 500 bloggers and journalists to Shanghai to see the future of its PC business Continue Reading
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Photo Story
03 May 2012
A 4G tour in London
Trefor Davies, chief technology officer at Timico, is on O2's 4G trial in London. How fast is 4G really? Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2012
Briefing: Handheld PCs, smart phones and mobile payments.KPMG
The latest trends, market research and analysis, on handheld PCs, smartphones, and the mobile payment market from KPMG. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2012
Ultrabooks & Mobile Computing
In this report extract, Juniper Research looks at the market challenges and opportunities of ultrabooks, the next generation of note book PCs. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2012
Tablet & eReaders: strategies and opportunities
In this report extract, Juniper Research discusses trends in the market for tablet PCs and eReaders. Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2012
Half of education institutions victims of mobile IT theft
According to research, 45% of UK education establishments claim to have had mobile IT equipment stolen during the last three years. Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2012
Generation Y is a myth, says Corporate Executive Board research
Generation Y – the computer-literate youngsters who need the latest high-tech gadget to work effectively – is a myth, the latest research reveals Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2012
The tablet market: consumer trends and market segmentation
Almost 18 months ago, Boston Consulting Group predicted that tablets would become mass-market devices within three years. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2012
UK IT budgets under pressure in 2012
UK IT budgets will remain flat in 2012, a worldwide survey of more than 2,500 IT professionals has revealed. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
18 Jan 2012
A look into the future with Samsung
Samsung revealed a plethora of new gadgets at CES and ComputerWeekly picked the best to show how they could revolutionise the way you work and play. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
11 Jan 2012
CES 2012 - Rise of the ultrabooks
CES 2012 has been dominated by ultrabooks. The ultimate machines when it comes to mobile computing. Here are seven of the best. Continue Reading
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News
29 Dec 2011
Top 10 gadgets of 2011
We pick our top 10 gadgets of 2011, with highlights including the rush to grab a cut-price HP Touchpad and the Nokia-Microsoft tie-up. Continue Reading
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News
21 Dec 2011
RIM rebuffs Amazon and Microsoft approaches
Amazon considered buying troubled smartphone maker, Research in Motion, according to a report on Reuters. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2011
How HP played a key role in RAF air crew support in Libya
The Ministry of Defence has praised HP over its Advanced Mission Planning Aid system, most recently used to support air crew in Libya. Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2011
IT matters again
This report from Deloitte argues that businesses are again investing in IT to help them compete with rivals despite the downturn. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2011
CIOs believe cloud, SaaS, consumerisation and mobility increase risk
Business models such as cloud computing and trends such as the consumerisation of IT, social media and mobility are exposing performance blind spots in IT management, a CIO survey has revealed. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2011
The future of work: The next-generation workforce
Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Dec 2011
The future of work: The next-generation workforce
Cisco provides insight into the mindset, expectations and behaviour of the world's next generation of workers and what this will mean for businesses. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2011
Smart Organisations
How can businesses enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or taking on excessive risk? Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2011
The consumerisation of IT: it’s a trickle, not a tide, but you still need to be ready
If media headlines and supplier claims are to be believed, organisations today are faced with an unstoppable tide of many different types of personal device connected to the corporate network Continue Reading