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Google's role in the enterprise: Interview with Thomas Davies
As Google prepares its Q4 2012 results, UK head of enterprise Thomas Davies talks about the merger of cloud, social, mobile and big data News | 11 Jan 2013
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Microsoft opens Azure cloud to Linux apps and VMs
Microsoft Open Technologies has released VM Depot to allow users to deploy and share Linux apps and virtual machines on the Azure cloud News | 11 Jan 2013
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Windows 8 fails to stem PC decline
Worldwide PC spending dropped 6.4% with Windows 8 adding confusion rather than driving adoption according to analyst IDC News | 11 Jan 2013
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Drive-by and XXS attacks will increase in 2013 – but why?
Drive-by download and cross-site scripting attacks (XSS) will remain top hacking methods in 2013. But what is their enduring appeal for hackers? Analysis | 10 Jan 2013
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Mobile banking demand drives app development innovation
Barclays bank's decision to use private cloud and Linux will help it cut development costs and compete in the mobile banking sector News | 09 Jan 2013
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Are software audits good for your health?
The Business Software Alliance's claim that 90% of all audit letters sent in 2012 were the result of tips from whistle-blowers is a wake-up call to CIOs Analysis | 08 Jan 2013
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Barclays' Linux programme not a snub to suppliers
Barclays says it is not snubbing any supplier by developing a private cloud infrastructure and using Linux to cut software development costs by 90%. News | 07 Jan 2013
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Ubuntu Linux adapted for Android smartphones
The open source Ubuntu operating system, a distribution of Linux, has been adapted to run on smartphones Open source software | 03 Jan 2013
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Top 10 business software articles of 2012
The main thrust in enterprise software this year has been the introduction of a new Windows OS, programming model and user interface. News | 28 Dec 2012
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Windows head Steven Sinofsky leaves Microsoft
Steven Sinofsky, the head of Microsoft's Windows division, has left – with immediate effect – only three weeks after the launch of Windows 8 News | 13 Nov 2012
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How to secure Macs in the enterprise
Apple computers are becoming increasingly used in the enterprise - we look at how to securely introduce Macs in the corporate network 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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Virtual solution to consumerisation
Archana Venkatraman looks at how the virtual desktop can help businesses with employees using their own devices 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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The issues organisations must consider in migrating to private cloud
Companies that attempt to move to cloud without sufficient planning will fare badly and could endanger their data and reputation Feature
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Interview: Oke Okaro, general manager and global head of mobile at Bloomberg
Bloomberg's mobile chief talks to Computer Weekly about the challenges of mobile apps development and the prospects for Windows 8. 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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Buyer's Guide: What next for virtualisation?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that virtualisation is a done deal, but research shows its uptake is still not moving at the speed many would like. Feature
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Microsoft: Is computing more trustworthy 10 years on?
Microsoft is marking the 10th anniversary of its Trustworthy Computing group (TwC), but has any significant progress been made since 15 January 2002 when Microsoft chairman Bill Gates sent an email memo to all employees, identifying trustworthy compu... Analysis
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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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Windows 8 – Beauty and the Beast?
Quocirca analyst, Clive Longbottom, looks at whether corporates should consider deploying Windows 8. Opinion
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Does Microsoft need to change its policy on Windows upgrade pricing ?
Microsoft will needs to reduce the cost of Windows upgrades if it is to conquer the tablets market, writes Andrew Buss. Opinion
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The fog of software licensing: dissatisfaction reigns - even in clouds
There are some things in life that you just have to get on with, and in IT one of those is the management and administration of software licences, writes Tony Lock, programme director at Freeform Dynamics. Opinion
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Let the taxman pay your software development costs
On the back of government consultation, tax relief for companies involved in development activity is set to become even more generous and software development companies should ensure that they are taking advantage of this valuable relief, writes Sama... Opinion
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10 steps to get Internet Explorer 9 going
As more and more companies migrate to Windows 7, the uptake of Internet Explorer 8 and now Internet Explorer 9 is booming - and it needs just as much careful attention. In fact, if you don't have plans in place for IE8 or IE9, it will hold up your mo... Opinion
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Software engineering, but not as we know it
With the further developments of the Chartered Information Technology Professional status, or CITP, BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, encourages us to reconsider our understanding of our profession, writes Jon G Hall. Opinion
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Review: WikiLeaks - Inside Julian Assange's war on secrecy
The one enduring thing Wikileaks has taught us is that the internet works, if you know what you are doing. Opinion
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IT Headaches for Continental and United Airlines
The merger of United and Continental Airlines - soon to be known as United Airlines - will give the new company control of around seven per cent of routes worldwide and a fifth of all US flights. Opinion
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Living with Windows 7, six months on
Six months ago Microsoft began shipping Windows 7. Greg Lambert, chief technical architect at app compatibility specialist Changebase AOK, has worked with some of the world's biggest enterprises supporting their Windows 7 migrations and examines the ... Opinion
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How SMEs can use social networking to get their message across
In today's business environment, the ability to be available online for your users 24/7 is increasingly seen as a given. As a result, companies of all sizes... Opinion
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Video interview: Why develop for Windows 8?
In this interview, Anand Krishnan, director, developer & platform group, Microsoft UK speaks about Windows 8 development Video
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Microsoft hopes to redefine the future of computing
Anand Krishnan from Microsoft’s UK developer and platforms group discusses what Windows 8 will mean for the future of computing. Video
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Open source review: Ubuntu OS 12.04 LTS
Adrian Bridgwater reviews Canonical's latest operating system for Linux and assesses its fitness for business users 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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Review of Visual Studio Lightswitch
A review of Visual Studio Lightswitch, Microsoft's simplified self-service development tool. Photo Story
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The IT that serves Wimbledon 2011
IBM provides an integrated end-to-end scoring system that delivers live tennis results to the BBC TV graphics, on-court scoreboards, match information displays, official web site and Wimbledon's own iPhone app. Photo Story
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Office 365 versus Google Apps
How does Office 365 compare to Google Apps... Photo Story
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Review: Visual Studio ALM
The benefits of making software development more transparent 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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Video: How compatible are your applications?
In this video ComputerWeekly.com's Cliff Saran, speaks to Greg Lambert, chief technical architect at application compatibility company, ChangeBase. Video
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Everything you need to know about Windows 8
Microsoft’s Windows 8 has finally been released. Here you find everything you need to know about Windows 8. guide
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Supplier profile: Microsoft
In this Microsoft supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Supplier Profile: Oracle
In this Oracle supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Blade servers: How to decide on Unix or Linux
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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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Google's role in the enterprise: Interview with Thomas Davies
As Google prepares its Q4 2012 results, UK head of enterprise Thomas Davies talks about the merger of cloud, social, mobile and big data News
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Microsoft opens Azure cloud to Linux apps and VMs
Microsoft Open Technologies has released VM Depot to allow users to deploy and share Linux apps and virtual machines on the Azure cloud News
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Windows 8 fails to stem PC decline
Worldwide PC spending dropped 6.4% with Windows 8 adding confusion rather than driving adoption according to analyst IDC News
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Drive-by and XXS attacks will increase in 2013 – but why?
Drive-by download and cross-site scripting attacks (XSS) will remain top hacking methods in 2013. But what is their enduring appeal for hackers? Analysis
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Mobile banking demand drives app development innovation
Barclays bank's decision to use private cloud and Linux will help it cut development costs and compete in the mobile banking sector News
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Are software audits good for your health?
The Business Software Alliance's claim that 90% of all audit letters sent in 2012 were the result of tips from whistle-blowers is a wake-up call to CIOs Analysis
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Barclays' Linux programme not a snub to suppliers
Barclays says it is not snubbing any supplier by developing a private cloud infrastructure and using Linux to cut software development costs by 90%. News
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Ubuntu Linux adapted for Android smartphones
The open source Ubuntu operating system, a distribution of Linux, has been adapted to run on smartphones Open source software
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Top 10 business software articles of 2012
The main thrust in enterprise software this year has been the introduction of a new Windows OS, programming model and user interface. News
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How to secure Macs in the enterprise
Apple computers are becoming increasingly used in the enterprise - we look at how to securely introduce Macs in the corporate network Feature
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