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AMD cuts 20% of workforce
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to cut as many as 2,340 jobs, or about 20% of its workforce News | 15 Oct 2012
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Lenovo swipes top spot from HP
Lenovo has become the world's top supplier of PCs according to the latest market data from Gartner, as HP sees a 16.4% decline News | 11 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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O2 to expand BYOD scheme
Mobile phone group O2 is to introduce its bring-your-own-device scheme to operations in Europe and South America, following successful UK roll-out IT consumerisation | 01 Oct 2012
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New processor designs boost graphics to speed up Windows
New x86 processors will provide the horsepower for next-generation desktop applications News | 28 Sep 2012
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Gartner: Stick with Windows 7 migration, Windows 8 is too risky
Businesses migrating from Windows XP should upgrade to Windows 7 rather than risk deploying Windows 8, says analyst organisation Gartner News | 24 Sep 2012
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Dell targets enterprise with Windows 8 tablets and laptops
Dell has launched a Windows 8 tablet it claims will tackle IT consumerisation in business News | 19 Sep 2012
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Cabinet Office blacklists Fujitsu from government IT contract tenders
The Cabinet Office has banned Fujitsu and another IT supplier from tendering for public sector IT contracts as they constitute too high a risk News | 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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Intel forecasts lower revenues for Q3 due to a reduction in demand
Intel has announced a decline in its sales forecasts for the third quarter of 2012, due to lower demand for consumer and enterprise PCs News | 10 Sep 2012
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Forrester: Microsoft takes new approach to Windows app development
Windows 8 signals a huge change, which will require a major effort in rewriting existing applications Feature
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Tablets: The best tools for the job
Tablets have replaced laptops for many uses because of their light weight and longer battery life, but there remain important distinctions Feature
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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 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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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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Balance security and productivity in consumerisation policy
The consumerisation of IT and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programmes have become headline-grabbing issues, but in the rush to be seen to be doing something about it, organisations risk compromising security, warns Rob Bamforth. Feature
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Buyer's guide to IT consumerisation: Rewriting the rulebook
Desktop computing is no longer about IT providing a set of tools for employees. Consumer technology has advanced, and staff are more tech-savvy. IT GOVERNANCE
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Intel Developer Forum 2012 focuses on wireless
Andrew Buss reviews the technology on show at Intel's 2012 Developer Forum in San Francisco. Opinion
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Review: Windows tablets in the enterprise
Tony Lock has been using a Windows tablet for a year and finds that it has a lot to offer businesses Opinion
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BYOD: Businesses must be clear on data privacy
Businesses looking to implement a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program must be aware that the parameters of what they can and cannot do with a mobile device management (MDM) platform are governed by local data privacy legislation, which inconvenient... Opinion
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Can Raspberry Pi transform the sorry state of IT education?
Is the $25 Raspberry Pi – a basic computer on a single printed circuit board - capable of transforming the sorry state of IT education in our schools? Opinion
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What computers can't do
Sorry to rain on your parade, but computers can't transform education any more than social media can depose dictators. Opinion
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Supporting user-centric computing
User virtualisation can make life easier for IT departments and users alike. Opinion
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Rumours of the PC's death are greatly exaggerated
If recent headlines are anything to go by, the days of the humble PC are numbered, regardless of whether it's a desktop or a notebook. We at believe that's far from the case, and expect the PC to be an essential element of the corporate and personal ... Opinion
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PCI DSS v2.0: How does it affect your web application security testing?
The latest version of PCI DSS came into effect on 1 January 2011. If you are a merchant of any size accepting credit cards, you must comply with PCI DSS v2.0 Standards from 2012, writes Fabio Cerullo, CISSP. 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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Security zone: Extending compliance to the cloud
Most security and compliance mandates were simply not designed with cloud environments in mind – an unfortunate state of affairs as a huge amount of our data is about to go "cloudwards". Opinion
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20 years of ThinkPad
ThinkPad celebrates its 20th anniversary today, Computer Weekly takes a look at the history of its technology. Photo Story
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Intel showcases Atom-based Windows 8 tablets and notebooks
Leading PC manufacturers have unveiled hybrid devices based on the Intel Atom Z2760 processor Photo Story
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Getting school children excited about learning IT
Children at St Matthew's School in Surbiton, London learn about technology and programming in a project to prove that IT education can be fun. Video
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HP Global Influencer Summit 2012: All-in-one thin client
HP's Allen Tiffany shows Computer Weekly's Cliff Saran how the company's Power-over-Ethernet thin client uses RDP Video
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Colossus, the world's first electronic, programmable computer
The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) located on Bletchley Park is creating a completely new gallery for its most famous exhibit: the rebuild of Colossus, the world's first electronic, programmable computer. Photo Story
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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. Photo Story
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Photos: The Steve Jobs story
After stepping down as Apple CEO, Steve Jobs has sadly passed away. Jobs was the genius behind the products that have made Apple the world's most valuable computer company. Photo Story
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Windows 8: A first look at new features for business users
A first look at Windows 8 from Microsoft's BUILD conference in Anaheim, shows what enterprise users can expect. Photo Story
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Photos: The future of TV for consumers and businesses
In ninety years, the only changes that the home television has witnessed is colour, HD and becoming slimmer. Now we're about to see some major additions to the tube in the next few years for both consumers and businesses. This photo story looks at wh... Photo Story
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Photos: Google I/O Highlights - The future is Google
Google I/O is an annual two-day developer-focused conference, held by Google at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. See what was in store for 2011. Photo Story
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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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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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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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Virtualisation
While virtualisation may be considered the best way forward for data centre infrastructure, there are plenty of barriers to successful adoption. guide
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AMD cuts 20% of workforce
Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to cut as many as 2,340 jobs, or about 20% of its workforce News
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Lenovo swipes top spot from HP
Lenovo has become the world's top supplier of PCs according to the latest market data from Gartner, as HP sees a 16.4% decline 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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Forrester: Microsoft takes new approach to Windows app development
Windows 8 signals a huge change, which will require a major effort in rewriting existing applications Feature
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20 years of ThinkPad
ThinkPad celebrates its 20th anniversary today, Computer Weekly takes a look at the history of its technology. Photo Story
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O2 to expand BYOD scheme
Mobile phone group O2 is to introduce its bring-your-own-device scheme to operations in Europe and South America, following successful UK roll-out IT consumerisation
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New processor designs boost graphics to speed up Windows
New x86 processors will provide the horsepower for next-generation desktop applications News
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Intel showcases Atom-based Windows 8 tablets and notebooks
Leading PC manufacturers have unveiled hybrid devices based on the Intel Atom Z2760 processor Photo Story
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Intel Developer Forum 2012 focuses on wireless
Andrew Buss reviews the technology on show at Intel's 2012 Developer Forum in San Francisco. Opinion
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Gartner: Stick with Windows 7 migration, Windows 8 is too risky
Businesses migrating from Windows XP should upgrade to Windows 7 rather than risk deploying Windows 8, says analyst organisation Gartner News
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About PC hardware
The PC is still the most important technology for accessing corporate IT systems, even as its form changes from desktops to laptops, netbooks and thin clients. We examine the latest PC hardware trends and technologies and the developments that IT managers need to know for planning their strategy.
