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2012 Stories
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Perceptive Pixel 82-inch touchscreen
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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PowerPoint 2013 Presenter View
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Pop-up peek in Outlook 2013
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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New to Excel 2013
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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SkyDrive for Cloud-based storage in Office 2013
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Word 2013 with ribbon control in Metro
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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SharePoint 2013 newsfeed
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Office 2013 installation
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Web apps for document sharing
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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Office 2013: the main components
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
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First look: Microsoft Office 2013
Steve Ballmer unveiled the new Office on July 16 2012 in San Francisco, describing it at the “biggest, most ambitious release in our history.” Continue Reading
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
News
Intel warns of slowdown amid falling PC sales
Chip maker Intel warned of a slowdown over the next quarter as it announced its sales and profit for its latest three-month period. Continue Reading
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July 18, 2012
18Jul2012
News
Microsoft faces substantial EC fine over browser rules breach
Microsoft faces a large fine for failing to offer Windows users a choice of web browser despite apologising to the European Commission (EC) Continue Reading
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July 17, 2012
17Jul2012
In Depth
Predictive sports analytics put in play for Wimbledon, Formula One
Predictive analytics in sports is proving itself in tennis and car racing. Can it make the leap to team sports, long the preserve of barroom anoraks? Continue Reading
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July 17, 2012
17Jul2012
News
Skype works to fix privacy bug as instant messages leak
Internet telephony service Skype has confirmed that a bug in its software has been sending copies of instant messages to unintended recipients Continue Reading
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July 17, 2012
17Jul2012
Tip
A free risk assessment template for ISO 27001 certification
Risk assessment is the first important step towards a robust information security framework. Our simple risk assessment template for ISO 27001 makes it easy. Continue Reading
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July 17, 2012
17Jul2012
News
CSC wins deal to transform datacentres for engineer firm Alstom
Engineering company Alstom has outsourced the transformation of its datacentres to systems integrator CSC in a five-year contract Continue Reading
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July 17, 2012
17Jul2012
News
Steve Ballmer launches cloud-based Microsoft Office 2013
Steve Ballmer releases a preview of Microsoft's cloud-based Office 2013 suite of productivity tools, which he says works best on Windows 8 OS Continue Reading
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
News
Home Office creates private police ICT company
The Home Office has created a private firm to manage police IT after the the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) was abolished Continue Reading
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
News
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
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
News
Olympics media centre set to become datacentre
The Olympics media centre looks set to become a datacentre after the London 2012 Games, with technology company iCITY one of two remaining bidders Continue Reading
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
News
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
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
Opinion
EU court legalises second-hand software
In a landmark decision, the European Union Court of Justice ruled that the reselling of used software licences is legal. Continue Reading
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July 16, 2012
16Jul2012
In Depth
Best practice in outsourcing security
The issues CIOs must consider in balancing security needs and budgetary constraints Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
Byte Night 2012: Bedding down in Belfast
Byte Night is this year launching a Belfast sleep-out in addition to events in Cambridge, Edinburgh, London and Reading. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
Blog Post
Why we don't want to write about 'women in IT' anymore
We've been asked a few times why we put together an award and an event to showcase women in IT. It's quite simple - we don't want to have to discuss the issue of women in IT again. How much better ... Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
The most influential women in UK IT
Computer Weekly is pleased to announce the first ever list of the most influential women in UK IT Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
In Depth
Women in Technology 2012
Women technology experts find their careers just as rewarding as men, but image problems are deterring new female recruits, this exclusive report reveals. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
Making Sense of Big Data in the Petabyte Age
This report from Cognizant offers advice on the roadmap organisations should follow to survive the Petabyte Age. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
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
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
The evolving business case for tier-1 erp in midsize companies
Analyst group Nucleus Research assesses the business case for packaged ERP solutions. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
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
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
Women in Technology 2012
Women technology experts find their careers just as rewarding as men, but image problems are deterring new female recruits, this exclusive research from Computer Weekly and Mortimer Spinks reveals. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
The future of software development: Energized Work
Gus Power, CTO at Energized Work, gives his views on the future of software development, in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
Outsourcing the problem of software security
This report from analyst group Quocirca assess the benefits of using on-demand services to ensure security throughout the application life cycle. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
The future of software development: The LateRooms Group
David Heath, head of software engineering at the LateRooms Group, gives his views on the future of software development, in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2012
13Jul2012
News
The future of software development: The FT's view.
Jagdeep Singh Bhambra, head of software development at the FT, gives his views on the future of software development, in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club for IT leaders. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2012
12Jul2012
In Depth
Men and women disagree on reasons why IT is less attractive to women
Mortimer Spinks and Computer Weekly survey finds men and women disagree on why IT is a less attractive career choice for females Continue Reading
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July 12, 2012
12Jul2012
News
Metropolitan Police gears up to analyse smartphone evidence
The Metropolitan Police plans to build a computer system to analyse photo and video evidence gathered from the public using mobile phones Continue Reading
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July 11, 2012
11Jul2012
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Download the latest IT in Europe issues
Stay informed with the latest European IT news, tips and guides. Continue Reading
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July 11, 2012
11Jul2012
Opinion
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
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
News
Microsoft repairs dangerous XML Core Services zero-day flaw
The Microsoft XML Core Services vulnerability is being actively targeted by cybercriminals. In addition, Microsoft issued a critical update to Internet Explorer 9. Continue Reading
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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17. Yasmin Hilton, CIO, Shell
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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15. Lucy Dimes, CEO, Alcatel Lucent UK
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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14. Susan Cooklin, CIO, Network Rail
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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25. Laura Barrowman, Managing Director at Credit Suisse
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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3. Lesley Cowley, CEO, Nominet
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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6. Martha Lane Fox, UK gov digital champion; Chair of Go On UK and the Gov Digital Advisory Board
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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2. Dame Wendy Hall, Prof Computer Science Uni of Southampton founder Web Science Research Initiative
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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21. Polly Gowers, CEO and Founder of Everyclick
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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16. Ursula Morgenstern, CEO at Atos UK & Ireland
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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20. Angela Morrison, CIO of RBS Insurance / Direct Line Group
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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13. Denise McDonagh, IT director, Home Office; director of G-Cloud programme
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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18. Lesley Sewell, CIO, Post Office
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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8. Catherine Doran, CIO, Royal Mail Group
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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10. Bernadette Wightman, managing director, partner organisation, emerging markets, Cisco
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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7. Sue Black, founder,
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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4. Kate Craig-Wood, managing director, Memset; Intellect board member
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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The 25 most influential women in UK IT
Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards. Our awards aimed to focus on role models and discussed the vital part that female IT leaders will take in making a difference to the future of IT. Continue Reading
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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19. Katie Davis, Director General and Managing Director, NHS Informatics
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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9. Ailsa Beaton, director of information, Metropolitan Police
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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12. Christine Ashton, CIO, BG Group
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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5. Jennifer Rigby, CIO, Department of Energy and Climate Change
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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22. Elizabeth Varley, chief executive, TechHub
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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23. Karin Cook, COO, HSBC Private Bank
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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1. Jane Moran, global CIO, Thomson Reuters
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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24. Emer Timmons, president, BT Global Services UK
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
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11. Joanna Shields, managing director, Facebook Europe
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July 10, 2012
10Jul2012
News
Retailers without multichannel risk losing business
Retailers without a multichannel offering could start haemorrhaging cash as customers' expectations change, according to research Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
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Microsoft confirms Windows 8 OS release in October
Microsoft's latest operating system (OS), Windows 8, will be released to manufacturing in August, with full release due three months later Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
News
EC invests €1.5bn in IT research
The European Commission (EC) has announced funding for research into IT totaling almost €1.5bn Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
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Businesses must design more digitally inclusive sites, says disabled charity
Businesses are in danger of losing market share by failing to design more digitally inclusive websites, says disability charity Go ON Gold Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
Opinion
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
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
Opinion
Tech companies facing mounting IP challenges
The recent flurry of patent buying and selling activity in the global tech sector illustrates dramatic changes in the way some of the biggest technology companies are approaching their intellectual property (IP) Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
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Google Android OS Trojan virus hits 100K devices in China
Trojan malware has hit 100,000 devices using the Google Android operating system (OS) in China, say security researchers Continue Reading
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July 09, 2012
09Jul2012
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Facebook and Yahoo end patent battle with advertising partnership deal
Yahoo announces end to four-month Facebook patent battle with advertising partnership after Ross Levinsohn takes Yahoo CEO job Continue Reading
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July 06, 2012
06Jul2012
In Depth
Data virtualisation on rise as ETL alternative for data integration
The Phone House and Novartis have turned to data virtualisation from Denodo and Composite to gain a single logical view of disparate data sources. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2012
06Jul2012
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Microsoft Office 365 for Education free for teachers
Microsoft launches Office 365 for Education, as Scottish Government commits to using the free cloud productivity suite. Continue Reading
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July 06, 2012
06Jul2012
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Virus could cut 20,000 UK computers from web on Monday, FBI warns
The DNS Changer virus could cause 20,000 computers in the UK – of 350,000 worldwide - to lose web access on 9 July, the FBI has warned Continue Reading
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July 06, 2012
06Jul2012
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BI tool transforms planning, sales and service at TVS Motors
For TVS Motor, business intelligence tool deployment has enabled better production planning and improved sales and service. Here’s how the company did it. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2012
04Jul2012
News
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
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July 04, 2012
04Jul2012
News
How to get your infrastructure BYOD ready
Infrastructure BYOD readiness cannot come from ad hoc policies. Here’s how you should develop a strategic roadmap to get your infrastructure BYOD ready. Continue Reading
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July 03, 2012
03Jul2012
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Whitehall could save £33bn with big data analytics, says Policy Exchange
Government could save £33bn a year applying big data analytics to departmental information, claims a report from the Policy Exchange Continue Reading
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July 02, 2012
02Jul2012
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Download Computer Weekly digital magazine
Download the latest digital edition of Computer Weekly each week. You'll find the latest news, guides, opinion and tips to help IT professionals succeed. Continue Reading
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July 02, 2012
02Jul2012
In Depth
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
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July 02, 2012
02Jul2012
News
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V: What features get users' thumbs up
Admins who have downloaded Windows Server 2012 RC give thumbs up to the new version of Hyper-V, inclusion of high-end features in free Hyper-V, and shared nothing live migration. Continue Reading
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July 02, 2012
02Jul2012
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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
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July 01, 2012
01Jul2012
E-Zine
Innovations with BI
This July edition of IT in Europe explores innovations with BI, what you need to succeed, and how to use them to aid business decisions. Discover why understanding the best practice in BI and analytics could turn out to be the best decision your ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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Key HMRC IT plans delayed due to spending freeze, says NAO
Key HMRC IT plans have been delayed because of the Cabinet Office’s moratorium on spending, the National Audit Office (NAO) says Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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The State of Software Testing 2012
This survey reports on organisations' test maturity based upon the industry standard Test Maturity Model integrated (TMMi). Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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The Deciding Factor: Big Data & Decision Making
This study by Capgemini and the Economist Intelligence Unit report assess the impact of Big Data on businesses. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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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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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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ROI Case Study: Quest Foglight at Imperial College London
Imperial College London deployed Quest Foglight to manage the performance of its applications, databases, and services and reduce system downtime. Nucleus Reseach evaluates the ROI of the project. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
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Cyber Risk Perceptions: An Industry Snapshot
Concerns about cyber-risks in business have increased over the past 12 months, this snapshot survey from Marsh and Chubb reveals. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
News
CW Buyer’s Guide: Virtual desktops in the enterprise
This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to virtual desktops gives you the key facts on thin clients, the economics of cloud, and Citrix. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2012
29Jun2012
News
KPMG 2012 Global Technology Innovation Survey
China and the US are most likely to come up with disruptive technology breakthroughs over the next four years, but Europe lags behind Continue Reading
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June 28, 2012
28Jun2012
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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
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June 28, 2012
28Jun2012
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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
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June 28, 2012
28Jun2012
Photo Story
Wimbledon has a new IT infrastructure for 2012
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June 28, 2012
28Jun2012
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Protecting the Wimbledon website from security threats