Networking and communication

Sophos combines endpoint security and UTM

Security firm Sophos combines endpoint protection and unified threat management (UTM) products into a single physical or virtual appliance Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Vodafone and 3 confirm Irish shared infrastructure partnership

Mobile operators Vodafone and 3 sign a deal to manage shared infrastructure in Ireland in a 50/50 joint venture Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Special Report on Cisco

This special seven-page report from Computer Weekly analyses the challenges facing Cisco, its financial performance, the services it offers, its place in the IT market and its future strategy. Continue Reading

Tiers for Fears: an holistic approach to managing datacentres

Analyst group, Quocirca, explains the importance of a holistic approach between a data centre facility and datacentre equipment and assesses the benefits of external data centre services. Continue Reading

The history of the next-generation firewall

Security expert Rik Ferguson explains how next-generation firewalls were developed and what protection they provide businesses. Continue Reading

By

• Rik Ferguson

Tackling the challenges of the next-generation firewall

Security expert Brian Honan shares top tips on installing and maintaining a next-generation firewall Continue Reading

By

• Brian Honan

BT extends cyber security agreement with MoD

BT is to extend its cyber security agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a deal to expand its cyber defence service Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

High-performance computing drives high-performance F1 cars to success

Jennifer Scott investigates how Formula 1 team Marussia uses a supercomputer to design and test its cars on a budget Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Securing big data: Architecture tips for building security in

Expert Matt Pascucci advises a reader on securing big data with tips for building security into enterprise big data architectures. Continue Reading

By

• Matthew Pascucci

Network security: Is new technology bypassing traditional controls?

Network security practices are among the most mature, but can businesses be sure network traffic is not sneaking past traditional controls? Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

FTC sues Wyndham Worldwide hotel group over data breaches

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing hotel group Wyndham Worldwide over claims it failed to secure customer data Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Halliburton CIO Ken Braud on strategy and innovation

CIO Ken Braud talked to delegates at the Orange Business Live customer event in Rome, and it was clear he has plenty on his plate. Continue Reading

The mobile side of net neutrality

It isn’t just ISPs managing website traffic to improve access to some destinations and limit it for others – the mobile operators are at it too Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Ofcom announces leased line consultation

Telecoms regulator Ofcom proposes regulation for 1Gbps connections but takes lighter approach to BT wholesale broadband pricing in London Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Ethiopian government blocks Tor Network online anonymity

The Ethiopian government is blocking access to the Tor Network that enables online anonymity, according to Reporters Without Borders Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Asian scientists call for government action on supercomputers

Scientists in India, China, Japan, Korea and India have called on their governments to collaborate on supercomputer technology Continue Reading

Cisco Stemnet Challenge 10 finalists announced

Cisco and The Pearson Foundation have announced eight finalists out of 200 schools that entered the competition to plan a full-scale event in their local area Continue Reading

By

• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

Vodafone in the clear for UK tax bill

The National Audit Office states Vodafone’s £1.25bn settlement with HMRC was "reasonable" and "good" for the public purse Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Cumbria votes against broadband proposals from BT and Fujitsu

Cumbria County Council turns down bids from BT and Fujitsu, claiming they don’t fulfil the full requirements for superfast broadband in the area Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Thetrainline.com: Datacentre Transformation

Josko Grljevic, IS Director of thetrainline.com, explains how he cut its IT costs dramatically by virtualising its data centre and moving IT services into the cloud. Continue Reading

Domino’s Pizza: Datacentre Transformation

Colin Rees, IT Director at Domino’s Pizza explains how a project to move the company data centre into the cloud has transformed its online business. Continue Reading

Forrester: Datacentre Transformation

John Rakowski, advisor and analyst at Forrester, offers five tips on optimising and managing company datacentres. Continue Reading

BT launches One Voice app to cut roaming costs

The mobile app allows business travellers to cut costs on international calling by routing calls through their corporate VPN Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Cisco UCS blade servers integrate Fusion-io PCIe flash cards

Cisco UCS signs an OEM deal with Fusion-io to incorporate PCIe flash cards directly into Cisco servers Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Flame malware gets kill command

The controllers of Flame, the most powerful cyber weapon discovered to date, have recently sent a kill command that removes the malware from some infected computers Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Apple faces £1.43m fine in Australian 4G iPad case

Apple has agreed to pay a £1.43m fine for misleading Australians about the 4G capacity of its latest iPad in a case brought by the national consumer watchdog Continue Reading

The Cloud Risk Framework

This unique cloud framework is designed to help organisations assess the financial risks of moving to the cloud. Continue Reading

Top 10 tips for IPv6 security

Many organisations are being misled about the complexities surrounding IPv6 security, according to security firm Stonesoft Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Cisco updates ASR 5500 series for 4G networks

Cisco's updated ASR 5500 series aims to help businesses with increasing mobile traffic moving across networks as 4G looms Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Cambridgeshire launches PSN to cut £1m per year

Cambridgeshire County Council will save £1m per year with the launch of its public services network (PSN) Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

BT kills broadband roll-out in London borough

Kensington and Chelsea turn down the offer of fibre broadband to keep its ‘historic streetscapes’ intact Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

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

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Security researchers discover powerful cyber espionage weapon 'Flame'

Security researchers have discovered a cyber espionage weapon, dubbed 'Flame', with a functionality greater than any other known threat Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

EU to launch trade case against Chinese telcos Huawei and ZTE

The European Union has accused the two Chinese telecoms firms of obtaining illegal government subsidies and selling products below cost Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Vblocks revenues on track to hit $3bn in 2013

The tie-up between Cisco, EMC and VMware is ramping up revenues from its datacentre-in-a-box product Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Mobile threats demand focus on data protection, says Websense

Business needs to focus on data protection as cyber criminals turn to mobile malware, says Websense. Continue Reading

How to improve your communication with your boss

Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham. Continue Reading

London 2012 Olympic Games IT enters final test

The Atos team controlling the IT for the London 2012 Olympic Games are recreating the environment for a final test before systems go live Continue Reading

By

• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Legislators need to get a grip on ISP speed

It is time for the rules to get tough on ISPs and their broadband speed advertising Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Huawei wins managed services contract for O2 network

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei is hired by O2 parent Telefónica to plan and maintain its mobile network in the UK Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Can mobile operators take on 'over-the-top' service providers?

With Telefonica launching a rival to Skype, can mobile operators claw back revenues lost to internet start-ups? Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

European economy dents Cisco forecast

The stormy outlook for the European economy leads the networking firm to predict a weak quarter Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BT revenues fail to impress

BT today revealed its results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year, showing a number of its divisions with falling incomes Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Canary Wharf stress test underway ahead of London Olympic Games

Businesses in Canary Wharf are running two days of stress testing to prepare for the London Olympic Games, including flexible staff working Continue Reading

By

• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Avaya provides networking education to Leeds Metropolitan University

Avaya today announced a deal with Leeds Metropolitan University, which has seen the firm build out a network for the 28,000 staff and students across the organisation’s campuses. Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BT pays out £90m bonus package

BT will hand out bonuses of nearly £90m after a scheme to improve the company’s struggling global services division paid off Continue Reading

By

• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

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

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Five trends that will affect your cloud strategy

Businesses need to keep a close eye on the evolution of cloud based services to avoid wasting money and missing out on business opportunities. Continue Reading

Half of UK networks vulnerable to APTs

Many UK corporate networks are vulnerable to advanced persistent threats (APTs), a survey has revealed. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Swift builds underground datacentre to keep bank transactions in Europe

Swift is building an underground datacentre to make it possible to fully process European bank transactions in Europe Continue Reading

By

• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

2012 Information Security Breaches Survey

Security breaches cost the UK billions over the last 12 months as cyber attacks reached record levels. Continue Reading

John Lewis pilots virtual fashion mirrors

John Lewis is using augmented reality to enable customers to try clothes on virtually, as part of its multichannel offering.   Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

The value of mobile and social to CRM

Adding mobile access and social collaboration to CRM delivers significant benefits, this report from Nucleus Research reveals. Continue Reading

Tablet & eReaders: strategies and opportunities

In this report extract, Juniper Research discusses trends in the market for tablet PCs and eReaders. Continue Reading

Cisco buys UK video company NDS for $5bn

Cisco is paying $5bn for NDS, a UK company which specialises in securing subscription TV services Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

NHS trust to use iPads for real-time access to patient records

An NHS trust in the Midlands is planning to equip medical staff and community nurses with iPads to give real-time access to patient records on the move. Continue Reading

By

• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

How to make your network green

Make sure your network and datacentre run efficiently as part of a green networking strategy Continue Reading

By

• Antony Savvas

CW Buyer's Guide: Server Virtualisation

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to server virtualisation looks at the potential barriers to successful virtualisation and how they can be overcome. Continue Reading

Global Sourcing Trends in 2012

The latest IT outsourcing trends from global law firm Morrison & Foerster. Continue Reading

Gartner: Best practices in virtualisation

Philip Dawson, Gartner VP offers best practice advice for organisations looking to virtualise their IT infrastructure. Continue Reading

Councils meet first superfast broadband deadline

All but two local authorities have met government deadlines to submit plans to roll out superfast broadband Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Next-generation network management techniques

This issue examines how network managers can simplify their management tools and use key protocols like NetFlow and IPFIX, and hardware like matrix switches. Learn how network managers are adopting new tools that give them better control over virtualized infrastructure, cloud environment and multi-vendor networks. Continue Reading

RSA 2012: IT security experts urge enterprises to ban smartphone BYOD schemes

Enterprises should ban employees from using their own smartphones for work, a panel of IT security practitioners told the RSA Conference 2012 Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

London Borough of Southwark gets 4G connectivity

Network provider UK Broadband has switched on its first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) system in the London Borough of Southwark Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Does the PSN need to happen before the cloud?

The deployment of public services networks (PSN) will need to happen before widespread uptake of CloudStore services occur, IT heads said at a roundtable meeting. Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Buyer's Guide: How to upgrade to IPv6

IPv6 is an increasingly hot topic in the networking industry. We examine the issues for older hardware support. Continue Reading

By

• Glenn Fassett

WAN optimisation: improving the performance of business applications

How can WAN optimisation support IT consumerisation and cloud computing? Continue Reading

By

• Antony Savvas

Countryside worst affected by slow broadband

A third of UK homes have broadband speeds well below the national average, but rural areas fare the worst, according to research. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Buyer's Guide: Tips for small companies on IPv6 migration

There is no rush to switch from IPv4 to IPv6, but there is no harm in being prepared for IPv6. We look at the practical issues for SMEs. Continue Reading

By

• Bob Tarzey

Cisco wants EU to reconsider Microsoft Skype deal

Cisco is calling on European Union authorities to reconsider the unconditional approval of Microsoft’s $8.5bn acquisition of Skype. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Buyer's Guide: How to prepare your organisation for IPv6

The switch to IPv6 – on 6 June – shows just how imminent the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is. Is your organisation ready? Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Deploying a Virtual Datacentre on Claranet

Claranet has updated its traditional hosting service with a cloud-based virtual datacentre based on Dell Compute, VMware and Cisco. Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cisco back on acquisition trail after record quarter

Cisco Systems has reported record revenues of $11.5bn for the second fiscal quarter that ended 28 January 2012, up 11% on the year-ago quarter, and profits of $2.6bn or 47 cents a share, up 27%. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Buyer's Guide: Optimising networks for cloud computing and virtualisation

This six-page Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to cloud networking highlights the factors CIOs need to consider for their networking strategies. Continue Reading

Ofcom reports UK improvement in broadband

Boris Johnson says people should go to the pub to avoid massive rush-hour delays during the Olympics, but perhaps teleworking would be better for business Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Cisco unveils product consolidation plan

Cisco has unveiled details of the product line consolidation it hopes will turn around the company after its struggles with poor financial performance. Continue Reading

By

• Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly

UK networkers look to wireless networks and IP telephony for 2012

Wireless networks and IP telephony are set to be the most common networking initiatives implemented by UK users in 2012, according to TechTarget’s 2012 IT Priorities Survey Continue Reading

By

• Joe Fernandez, News Editor

How the NHBC uses cloud-based technology for VPN authentication

The National House-Building Council is using cloud-based technology to offer almost 70% of its workforce authenticated remote access to its VPN using SMS and hard tokens. Continue Reading

By

• Joe Fernandez, News Editor

The impact of cloud on IT

This research report from Freeform Dynamics assesses the impact of the cloud on the IT department and its operations. Continue Reading

Gartner: Enterprise software spending to rise by 6.4% in 2012

For 2012, Gartner expects telecommunications equipment and enterprise software to see the biggest growth in spite of the looming recession. Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

RIM shareholders support plan to appoint a new chairman

Shares in Blackberry maker Research In Motion gained 7% on Tuesday in response to news that the company plans to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Hacktivists plan to use satellites to by-pass internet censorship

Hacker activists plan to launch communication satellites to overcome the threat of internet censorship. Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Networking 2012: Vendors predict what's ahead for the industry

Senior vendor executives offer SearchNetworkingUK their Networking 2012 predictions for the challenges ahead, including addressing the transition to a mobile workforce. Continue Reading

By

• Joe Fernandez, News Editor

Everything Everywhere spends £1.5bn on network expansion: News briefs

SearchNetworkingUK briefs provide a summary of the week’s new product, services and appointment announcements. This week is filled with signs of network expansion. Continue Reading

By

• Joe Fernandez, News Editor

Sainsbury's rolls out superfast broadband

Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with BT to deploy network connections of 24Mbps to its 1,000 stores in a move which will enable real-time data sharing. Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

CIOs must trade off innovation and maintenance in 2012

CIOs face major challenges in trading off stretched budgets between innovative projects and keeping the business running as usual in 2012. Continue Reading

By

• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

IPV6 Transition – Why the rush ?

This report from Ovum warns that enterprises need to plan to move to the IPv6 internet addressing system even if they have IPv4 addresses available. Continue Reading

Network reliability to win over innovation in 2012, says Cisco survey

Cisco’s first TechWatch 2012 report finds network reliability as opposed to innovation or performance is the most important factor for network architects in the new year ahead. Continue Reading

By

• Joe Fernandez, News Editor

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

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Cloud leaves many firewalls wanting – but could automation prove the silver bullet?

Most companies rely on firewalls, but the IT landscape is changing and so must approaches to security. Is there a silver bullet? Continue Reading

By

• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

IPV6 Transition – Why the rush ?

This report from Ovum warns that enterprises need to plan to move to the IPv6 internet addressing system even if they have IPv4 addresses available. Continue Reading

The realities of virtualised data centres

The IT in Europe virtual data centre e-zine covers the effects of virtualisation on data centres, including management headaches. Discover the challenges posed by an ever-increasing number of virtual resources and access three case studies from the Best of VMworld Europe 2011 User Awards. Continue Reading

Standard Life overhauls IT department and cuts jobs

Insurer Standard Life is to axe a number of IT staff following a review of its IT and operations division. Continue Reading

By

• Angelica Mari

BT second quarter sales fall 2% despite 166,000 new broadband customers

BT sales fell 2% in its fiscal Q2 despite the addition of 166,000 broadband customers and continued growth in its Openreach and Global Services businesses. Continue Reading

By

• Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire

Government trials voice recognition for Universal Credit benefit claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is testing a voice recognition system to authenticate claimants of its flagship Universal Credits system, as part of the department's work on identity assurance (IDA). Continue Reading

By

• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Are network performance monitoring tools ready to meet new challenges?

Network performance monitoring tools must adapt to handle virtual infrastructure, new applications and hybrid cloud environments. Are they ready? Continue Reading

By

• Tracey Caldwell, Contributor

IP network critical to video technology at FA’s St George's Park development

The Football Association (FA) is implementing the latest networking and video technology at its coaching and education centre. The St George's Park centre will be the FA's second major centre alongside Wembley, where operations are currently centred. Continue Reading

By

• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

UK broadband speeds increase, but thousands left in the slow lane

Thirty percent of UK internet traffic is now at speeds above 5Mbps, an increase of 70% compared to last year. Continue Reading

By

• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

vSwitch best practices: Know what powers your virtualised network

Virtual switches in a virtualised network offer high agility, yet potential management and design issues as well. These vSwitch best practices explore those problems and solutions. Continue Reading

By

• Rachel Shuster, TechTarget

ISDN implementation: Part 2 -- Protocols, components and router options

ISDN provides for digital transmission over ordinary telephone copper wire as well as over other media uses. In this continuation of his tip on ISDN implementation, Chris Partsenidis discusses the OSI Layers, protocols, components and router options used by ISDN. Continue Reading

By

• Chris Partsenidis, Firewall.cx