Tablet computers
Apple's iPad has launched a whole new form of mobile technology, one that has already proved popular for consumers and is being increasingly adopted by business users. As more and more tablet computers, often using Google's Android operating system, are released, we look at the product developments and focus on the issues relevant to IT managers.
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News
04 Sep 2024
How digital models help Anglian Water manage leaks
We speak to Anglian Water about how it uses digital technologies to improve operations and provide on-site engineers with the data they need Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
05 May 2024
Making end-user computing more sustainable
Identifying endpoint assets, implementing virtual desktops and using refurbished equipment are some of the ways to manage the environmental sustainability of endpoint devices Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2012
Security firm warns against Samsung Galaxy Tab for enterprise use
Security specialist Context Information Security says vulnerabilities in the Samsung Galaxy Tab make it unsuitable for use in the enterprise Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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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
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
04 Oct 2012
Skype launches customer Wi-Fi service
The video calling company teams with Wicoms to offer a service for businesses wanting to provide free Wi-Fi to their customers Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
03 Oct 2012
4G victory was technical, not political
Speedy execution of the digital television switchover and clearing of spectrum improved the 4G timetable, not negotiations by central government Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Sep 2012
BYOD: IT must tackle printer security
With more staff bringing their own devices to work, IT needs to rethink its printing and scanning policies Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Sep 2012
CW Buyer's Guide: Healthcare in IT
This 7 page buyer's guide looks at the future of electronic healthcare records, healthcare technology and the use of mobile technology. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
07 Sep 2012
BYOD: Five hot tablets entering the work place
Following the launch of the Kindle Fire HD, Computer Weekly looks at the top five tablets staff will want to bring into the workplace Continue Reading
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
03 Sep 2012
Personal mobile policies lacking in IT
Just 23% of IT departments in the UK have a strategy for managing the use of personal devices on their corporate networks, according to new research Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
By- Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist
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News
30 Aug 2012
Amazon Appstore opens Android to attack
Amazon is urging users to switch off a safety feature in Android which prevents rogue apps from being downloaded, to install its Appstore software Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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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
23 Aug 2012
Facebook gets green light for Instagram acquisition
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved the social network's proposed acquisition of mobile photo-sharing service Instagram Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
01 Aug 2012
Samsung rejects Apple claim that it copied iPhone
Samsung has rejected Apple's claim that it copied the iPhone during the first court clash before a US jury Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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News
30 Jul 2012
Olympic Games 2012: Preparing for a mobile data deluge
How mobile operators and the Olympic Delivery Authority prepared for the huge demand for mobile traffic expected during London 2012 Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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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
19 Jul 2012
Will Microsoft turn things around for Nokia?
With more disappointing results, Nokia is pinning its hopes on Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 launch, but can the Redmond giant save the day? Continue Reading
By- Jennifer Scott, TechTarget
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News
02 Jul 2012
Apple pays $60m to settle iPad trademark dispute in China
Apple is to pay $60m to Chinese electronics firm Proview Technology to settle a long-running dispute over rights to the "iPad" name Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
08 Jun 2012
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
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News
05 Jun 2012
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
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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
30 Apr 2012
CIO interview: David Bulman, chief information officer, Virgin Atlantic
Six months after joining Virgin Atlantic as CIO, David Bulman is leading a transformation at the airline with mobile technology at its heart. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2012
Apple overtakes IBM and HP in sales
Apple has posted another remarkable set of financial results, overtaking IT giants IBM and HP in sales during its latest financial quarter. 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
12 Apr 2012
European PC sales boosted by Windows 7 upgrades
European PC sales grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2012 as corporate users started Windows 7 upgrades, according Gartner. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2012
CIO interview: David Jones, CIO, Crown Prosecution Service
CPS CIO David Jones is leading a comprehensive technology revamp to modernise operations across the entire criminal justice system. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2012
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
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News
22 Mar 2012
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
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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
22 Mar 2012
Gartner: Deploying iPads on the corporate network
Tim Zimmerman, Gartner research director offers some practical advice to organisations wanted to use iPads on their corporate wireless networks. 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
By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Mar 2012
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
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Photo Story
05 Mar 2012
A first look: Windows 8 consumer preview
Windows 8 is not just an upgrade. It is a complete rework of the Windows OS. Speaking at the launch of the beta last week in Barcelona, Windows chief Steven Sinofsky called it a "generational change" 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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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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
07 Feb 2012
Building consumerised end-user services
This report from the Corporate Executive Board presents key facts and figures on the take-up of consumer technology in the workplace. 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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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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
By- Faisal Alani, UK at eBay
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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
By- Matt Scott, TechTarget
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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
14 Dec 2011
Smart Organisations
This report from PA Consulting shows how businesses can enhance their competitive position without excessive expenditure or risk. 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
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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
CIO Interview: IT should drive company innovation, says SAP's Oliver Bussmann
Driving innovation has become one of the key roles of the chief information officer, says Oliver Bussmann, CIO at business software maker SAP. Continue Reading
By- Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst
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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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News
03 Nov 2011
Amazon launches lending library for Kindle e-reader users
Amazon has launched a lending library service to allow Kindle e-reader users to borrow e-books. Continue Reading
By- Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire
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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
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly