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Nationwide Insurance builds IT ledger for chargeback
Nationwide Insurance controls IT expenditure using VMware ITBM to provide a service catalogue and pricing for internal departments News | 10 Oct 2012
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HDS, NetApp and Nexenta launch storage stacks at VMworld 2012
Hitachi Data Systems revamps stacks to become VMware-centric; NetApp adds SME ExpressPod stacks to existing FlexPods; Nexenta launches VDI bundle disk systems | 10 Oct 2012
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Tesco signs £65m datacentre deal to drive online expansion
Tesco expects to cut several millions each year from its IT bill following a 15-year £65m datacentre deal with Sentrum Datacentres | 12 Sep 2012
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How to get the most from storage within budget
In this buyer’s guide, we assess the changing storage landscape and how the various technologies can be implemented to maximum effect CW essential guide | 11 Sep 2012
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HP axes a further 2,000 jobs
The firing line has just got longer as a filing from HP reveals 29,000 staff are set to go, rather than 27,000 News | 10 Sep 2012
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HP struggles as Dell and Cisco push enterprise servers
HP is continuing to suffer as a result of Oracle dropping Itanium support while Dell’s enterprise strategy gains momentum News | 30 Aug 2012
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IBM bets on smaller, faster, more secure mainframe
IBM unveils a smaller, faster, more secure mainframe computer to compete with increasingly popular, low-cost, PC-based enterprise servers News | 29 Aug 2012
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HP reports $8.9bn loss in third quarter
Hewlett-Packard (HP) reports an $8.9bn loss in its third fiscal quarter, with earnings 568% down compared with the same period the year before News | 23 Aug 2012
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VMworld Europe 2012: Have you entered the User Awards yet?
VMworld Europe 2012 is nearing and entries are now open for the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012. Find out how to enter. News | 22 Aug 2012
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Dell expects tough next quarter
Dell expects third-quarter revenue to be down between 2% and 5% on second-quarter levels due to the “uncertain economic environment” Financial results | 22 Aug 2012
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What is driving desktop virtualisation?
Thin-client computing has been around for years. But until recently, it failed to make progress in the enterprise. But it is now a top priority. Feature
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Forrester: Desktop virtualisation demands detailed request for proposals
Forrester's Clarence Villanueva and Chris Andrews provide tips on how to build a successful RFP for desktop virtualisation Feature
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Mandatory carbon reporting: Indirect emissions guidelines for IT managers
As the UK government announces mandatory carbon reporting for listed companies, how are IT managers to interpret guidelines on indirect emissions? Feature
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Delivering value from desktop virtualisation
IT leaders met at a recent Computer Weekly roundtable event to discuss the implications of desktop virtualisation on their technology infrastructure. Feature
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How transforming a datacentre can transform your business
IT leaders from Domino's Pizza and TheTrainline.com reveal how transforming their datacentres transformed their businesses. CW500
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How will storage infrastructure change with VDI deployments?
The benefits of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) are well-documented but firms implementing VDI may have to re-appraise their storage options Feature
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CW500: Transforming IT at HMRC, with CIO Phil Pavitt
Phil Pavitt, HM Revenue & Customs CIO, revealed the secrets behind running the UK's largest IT estate to CW500 Club members. Feature
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Blade servers: How to decide on Unix or Linux
If you’re contemplating Unix or Linux for your blade server, or a migration from one to the other, in this guide you will find everything you need to make up your mind. Useful Unix and Linux command lines also included. Feature
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IT service assurance in a hybrid cloud environment
CIOs need to ensure they can continue to provide the same levels of service in a mixed environment of cloud and legacy IT Feature
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Can a private cloud drive energy efficiency in datacentres?
As more and more companies virtualise datacentres, we ask if stepping into a private cloud would really mean greater energy efficiency. Feature
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Security Think Tank: Security in virtual world requires special considerations
How should information security professionals get stated with securing virtual environments? Opinion
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Security Think Tank: Hypervisor is key to securing virtual servers
How should information security professionals get started with securing virtual environments? Opinion
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Seven enablers of effective disaster recovery for SMEs
This article considers the current status of disaster recover (DR) in small and mid-size businesses (SMEs) and highlights a few simple steps every organisation can take to ensure it is better able to address such challenges. Opinion
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Rationalising software licencing in the virtual age
During any consolidation project, software licensing arrangements must be given careful thought. Andrew Buss of Freeform Dynamics discusses the legal and commercial considerations. Opinion
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Virtualisation in hosting – approach with caution
For most IT managers the need to do more with less has never been more pressing. But how can you build better IT systems with reduced funds? There is...
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Plan now for a power grab
Much has been said about businesses becoming more energy efficient to tackle climate change, but energy demands could become a deal breaker in the datacentre for much more immediate reasons. Opinion
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Traffic management, not more bandwidth, is key to improving network performance
Optimisation devices can avoid the need for expensive server upgrades Opinion
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Thought for the day Tin men eat their words
They swore they would never make Linux servers, but the tin makers are changing their tune now that the open-source OS is taking... Opinion
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Buy servers only if you really need them
Get out of the habit of buying a server for each new application and consolidate Opinion
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Thought for the day: E-gov is not the only job
IT must not neglect the basics when working on e-government projects, says Nigel Blair. Opinion
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The future of computing at IBM Zurich research labs
Chips powered by the sun and cooled by water are just some of the long-term research projects at IBM's Zurich labs Photo Story
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How high performance computing could make Marussia F1 champion
We take a tour of the Marussia F1 Team's base in Banbury to see how HPC technology is helping the Formula 1 team competitive but on a budget. Photo Story
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Photos: Fire at University of Southampton data recovery
Following a severe fire at one of Southampton University’s buildings, Kroll Ontrack was brought in to help recover as much critical data as possible from the damaged hardware. Photo Story
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Photo story: Inside Wikileaks' Bond villain server room
As if the story of Wikileaks' and its enigmatic founder Julian Assange didn't already sound like a spy thriller, these images of the infamous whistleblower's server room reveal a base modelled on a Bond villain's underground lair. Photo Story
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Video: Revealed: The best and worst IT service providers of 2010
Interview with Lee Ayling, managing director, UK information technology advisory, Equaterra Video
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Making the case for a greener data centre
Although “Green” has slid down the list of priorities throughout the recession, it has not disappeared completely. Clive Longbottom looks at how to put a value on green IT investments. Photo Story
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Rebuilding the oldest working computer in the world
Witch, the Wolverhampton Instrument for Teaching Computing, has found a new home at Bletchley Park, where it will be restored. Photo Story
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Well known computer firms of the past -- where are they now?
The journey to modern computing has involved several companies, each making a vital contribution. But despite the significance of their various milestones, many have led unsteady careers while others have stumbled into obscurity and bankruptcy. Compu... Photo Story
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Apollo 11: Computer Weekly July 24 1969 edition
What was happening in the IT world in July 1969 when Apollo 11 achieved its goal of putting a man on the moon? Photo Story
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Video: See the 1.4 second journey of a card payment
See the 1.4 second journey of a card payment slowed to two minutes. If you don't think technology touches all of our lives every day then watch this video. Video
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VMworld 2012 conference coverage
VMworld 2012 took place last week, in San Francisco. If you couldn’t make the conference in person, here you will find all the latest news. guide
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Migrating to a private cloud data centre
How do you run your own data centres as efficiently as Google, Facebook, Microsoft or Amazon? Most enterprises are not fortunate enough to start on a greenfield site, so existing data centres must be retrofitted to accommodate greater demands from th... guide
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Supplier profile: IBM
In this IBM supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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CW500: Datacentre transformation
Read a summary of the discussion at this CW500 event, watch video interviews with the speakers, and download a copy of their presentation slides. guide
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Supplier profile: EMC
In this EMC supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: HP
In this HP profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier profile: Dell
In this Dell supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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A beginner's guide to virtualisation
Find out technical tips and news on virtualisation. Everything you need to know from virtual storage, networking and security to data management. Learning Guide
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Blade servers: How to decide on Unix or Linux
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Supplier Profile: Fujitsu
A special report which analyses the challenges facing Fujitsu, financial performance, services offered, its place in the market and future strategy. Supplier Profile
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Nationwide Insurance builds IT ledger for chargeback
Nationwide Insurance controls IT expenditure using VMware ITBM to provide a service catalogue and pricing for internal departments News
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HDS, NetApp and Nexenta launch storage stacks at VMworld 2012
Hitachi Data Systems revamps stacks to become VMware-centric; NetApp adds SME ExpressPod stacks to existing FlexPods; Nexenta launches VDI bundle disk systems
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The future of computing at IBM Zurich research labs
Chips powered by the sun and cooled by water are just some of the long-term research projects at IBM's Zurich labs Photo Story
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Tesco signs £65m datacentre deal to drive online expansion
Tesco expects to cut several millions each year from its IT bill following a 15-year £65m datacentre deal with Sentrum Datacentres
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How to get the most from storage within budget
In this buyer’s guide, we assess the changing storage landscape and how the various technologies can be implemented to maximum effect CW essential guide
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HP axes a further 2,000 jobs
The firing line has just got longer as a filing from HP reveals 29,000 staff are set to go, rather than 27,000 News
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VMworld 2012 conference coverage
VMworld 2012 took place last week, in San Francisco. If you couldn’t make the conference in person, here you will find all the latest news. guide
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HP struggles as Dell and Cisco push enterprise servers
HP is continuing to suffer as a result of Oracle dropping Itanium support while Dell’s enterprise strategy gains momentum News
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IBM bets on smaller, faster, more secure mainframe
IBM unveils a smaller, faster, more secure mainframe computer to compete with increasingly popular, low-cost, PC-based enterprise servers News
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HP reports $8.9bn loss in third quarter
Hewlett-Packard (HP) reports an $8.9bn loss in its third fiscal quarter, with earnings 568% down compared with the same period the year before News
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