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2012 Stories
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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Microsoft in New York: Windows 8, Surface and Times Square
At the Microsoft launch event in New York, the company unveiled Windows 8, its Surface tablet and opened its Times Square store Continue Reading
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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Microsoft Store opens in Time Square, New York
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
In Depth
Defining End-User Requirements in an HPC Project
Without properly defined requirements, an HPC project can spiral out of control. Taking a strategic approach when defining user requirements will lead to the ultimate success of an HPC project. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
News
Government expected to unveil eight IDA suppliers for online services
The government is to announce suppliers – including PayPal, BT and the Post Office – to provide identity assurance (IDA) for online public services Continue Reading
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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ICO hits Stoke-on-Trent City Council with £120,000 fine
Stoke City Council has breached the Data Protection Act, for the second time in two years, after details of a child protection legal case were emailed to the wrong person. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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9. Imation Defender F200
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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10 robust USB drive security tools for India Inc
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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5. Victorinox Secure Pro USB drive
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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4. StorageCrypt
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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6. MyUSBTracker
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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2. Rohos Mini Drive
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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8. CE Secure Vault drive
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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3. SanDisk Secure Access software
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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7. Kingston DataTraveler 4000
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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1. TrueCrypt
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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10. CryptoDrive
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
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10 robust USB drive security tools for India Inc
USB drives are ubiquitous in Indian businesses, but pose security threats as they are easily lost/stolen. Here are 10 tools to ensure robust USB security. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2012
25Oct2012
News
UK public sector contracts keep Atos Origin Q3 results buoyant
Large public sector contracts buoy IT services company Atos Origin, which has reported double-digit growth in the UK for its third quarter Continue Reading
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October 24, 2012
24Oct2012
News
Argos to close stores in move to digital
Argos is to cut up to 75 stores in a move to reposition itself from a catalogue-led business to a digital retailer Continue Reading
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October 24, 2012
24Oct2012
News
CIO interview: Gerry Pennell, CIO, London 2012 Olympic Games
As the job of a lifetime nears its end, London 2012 CIO Gerry Pennell talks exclusively to Computer Weekly about his Olympic experience Continue Reading
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October 23, 2012
23Oct2012
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O2 and Bauer Media pledge £5m for GoThinkBig scheme
O2 and Bauer Media have launched GoThinkBig, a work experience scheme, which is backed by David Cameron Continue Reading
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October 23, 2012
23Oct2012
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CSC struggling to make a profit from Royal Mail outsourcing deal
CSC has stemmed losses in its 10-year outsourcing deal with Royal Mail through job cuts, tax breaks and relief payments, according to accounts Continue Reading
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October 23, 2012
23Oct2012
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CIO interview: Gavin Walker chief information officer at NATS
Gavin Walker, CIO of NATS, talks about how a vendor-neutral approach is key to successful IT, and why huge outsourcing contracts are the enemy Continue Reading
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October 23, 2012
23Oct2012
News
Windows 8 Buyer's Guide
What does Windows 8 offer for businesses ? Download this 11 page guide to find out. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
News
Everywoman Leadership Academy: Navigate your path to success
Over 100 women gather at Cisco's offices for the everywoman In Technology Leadership Academy to hear what makes a successful leader Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
News
Cyber attacks launched at London 2012 Olympic Games every day
The IT supporting the London 2012 Olympics was hit by cyber attacks every day during the Games, says London 2012 CIO Gerry Pennell Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Ladies from a variety of companies attended the everywoman leadership academy
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Wendy Mars, senior director, datacentre EMEAR at Cisco opens the panel session
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Ros Taylor, managing director at Ros Taylor Group – Confidence Cocktail
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Workshop with Kate Turner, founding director of Motivational Leadership
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Rebecca George, vice chair, BCS policy and public affairs board and partner at Deloitte
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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The value of networking
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Founders of everywoman Maxine Benson and Karen Gill
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Over 100 ladies attend the everywoman Leadership Academy
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Audience participate in the Confidence Cocktail workshop
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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India Gary-Martin, managing director, global COO, investment banking tech & operations at JP Morgan
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Question time from the audience
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Everywoman leadership academy sponsored by Cisco
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Sharing opinions and view points over a coffee
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Workshop with Sara Parsons, director of Rusholme Consulting
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy
Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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RBS spends £80m to link its multiple mainframes better
The Royal Bank of Scotland will dedicate £80m of its massive IT budget to eliminate problems caused by its mainframe infrastructure Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Download: The Tech Industry Survey 2013
This survey reflects the views of over 1200 technology and digital experts across the UK. It gives a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of the people who live and breathe technology. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
In Depth
How to manage your assets and control business costs
Asset lifecycle management allows the IT department to improve governance, mitigate risk and improve service quality and efficiency Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
News
CW Special report on Atos
This 11 page special report, packed with graphs and charts, gives you the facts on Atos, its strategy, products and services and financial performance. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
News
Technology Industry Survey 2013
From CTOs to Software Developers, Enterprise Architects to digital entrepreneurs, this extensive report captures the opinions of people at the forefront of shaping what is next for our industry. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Analytics: The real-world use of big data
This study from IBM and the Said School of Business reveals how businesses are exploiting Big Data and the challenges they face. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Technology value matrix: Human Resources solutions
Recent developments in programming languages and platforms made HR solutions more user friendly and easier to deploy and manage, says analyst Nucleus Research. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
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Calculating Training ROI
This guide from ESI International offers essential tips on calculating the return on investment of your training programme. Continue Reading
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October 22, 2012
22Oct2012
News
Over-the-Top Video: First to Scale Wins
This report from Arthur D Little assess the impact of video services focusing on professional long-form content, such as Hulu, Lovefilm and Netflix. Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
News
DevOps role continues growth: Is it here to stay?
Competition is fierce in the tech arena. The DevOps role is a coveted one, and employers will do anything to secure the position, at least for now. Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
Opinion
Security Think Tank: You can’t protect what you don’t know you’ve got
IP theft: who should be tackling it and how? Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
Tip
Leading Indian banking portals contain glaring security lapses
Even as Internet banking portals transform the way Indians bank, vulnerabilities exist in banking websites like SBI, Citibank India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
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Download IT in Europe: October
This month’s issue of IT in Europe focuses on cloud technologies. Best practices and key trends in storage, adoption and transition. Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
Opinion
The socially intelligent project manager
IQ alone is not enough to determine project success. Good project managers also require social intelligence Continue Reading
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October 18, 2012
18Oct2012
News
Google offers Street View of datacentres
Google offers Street View of its datacentres and a virtual tour of how users' data is stored, with an emphasis on security practices Continue Reading
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October 17, 2012
17Oct2012
Blog Post
Gary McKinnon's legacy
So Gary McKinnon stays free - for now. At Computer Weekly, we've followed the self-confessed hacker's story for the 10 years it's taken to fight his extradition to the US. Along the way we've seen ... Continue Reading
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October 17, 2012
17Oct2012
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ZTE targets local government for UK growth
Despite security controversy, Chinese firm ZTE’s UK head of sales tells Computer Weekly one of its first targets will be local government Continue Reading
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October 17, 2012
17Oct2012
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McKinnon's mum gives tearful thanks after government halts US extradition
The mother of Gary McKinnon thanks those who helped their 10-year campaign against a US extradition order for hacking federal computers Continue Reading
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October 17, 2012
17Oct2012
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The Government Digital Service (GDS) launches Gov.uk website
Gov.uk is intended to become a single domain for online public services replacing hundreds of departmental sites Continue Reading
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October 17, 2012
17Oct2012
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Intel sales and profits fall in third quarter
Computer chip maker Intel has reported falls in both sales and profits in the third quarter due to the "tough economic environment” Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
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Theresa May: Hacker Gary McKinnon to stay in UK
Hacker Gary McKinnon will stay in UK, home secretary Theresa May has told MPs Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
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CERN turns on new NetApp ONTAP clustered NAS capability
CERN turns on NetApp Data ONTAP 8.1.1 clustered NAS functionality for easy scaling and maintenance on its 2PB LHC data storage cluster Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
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Organisations need alternative data protection as security models fail
Organisations' security models are failing - so could it be time to adopt an intelligence-led approach to data protection and fighting cyber crime? Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
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Home secretary Theresa May rules on hacker Gary McKinnon’s US extradition
Home secretary Theresa May is to rule on self-confessed computer hacker Gary McKinnon's extradition to the US Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
News
Over-the-Top Video: First to Scale Wins
This report from Arthur D Little assess the impact of video services focusing on professional long-form content, such as Hulu, Lovefilm and Netflix. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
News
Optimising Linux on System z
Linux on System z has opened up new opportunities for the mainframe say analysts Clive Longbottom and Rob Bamforth. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
News
Calculating Training ROI
This guide from ESI International offers essential tips on calculating the return on investment of your training programme. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2012
16Oct2012
News
Analytics, Decision Making & Teams That Do It Right
Experts advise how to make the most of analytics in this report from SAS and the Harvard Business Review. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2012
15Oct2012
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A guide to the Public Services Network (PSN)
A guide to the Public Services Network, including news, case studies, videos and further resources. Continue Reading
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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MS developer chief Soma Somasegar
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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Beyond Windows Store
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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The Win RT API
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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Windows 8 SDK
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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Windows 8: Apps development for ARM and x86
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October 14, 2012
14Oct2012
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Developing software for Windows 8
With Windows 8, Microsoft hopes to make developing enterprise client applications easier, but will compatibility be an issue? Continue Reading
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October 12, 2012
12Oct2012
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VMworld Europe 2012: Key highlights and technology takeaways
VMworld Europe 2012 focused on software defined datacentres, cloud automation, mobile virtualisation, heterogeneity and building new IT skills Continue Reading
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October 12, 2012
12Oct2012
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CIO interview: Frank Modruson, Accenture
Accenture’s CIO Frank Modruson on providing IT to 250,000 people who think they could do your job and why video is the next big thing Continue Reading
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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VMworld Europe 2012 opening keynote
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Breakout rooms for VMworld Europe 2012 sessions
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Pat Gelsinger, new CEO, addresses the crowd on VMworld Europe day one
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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The sun rises on VMworld Europe 2012
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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vCloud Suite updates announced
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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VMware puts on a show in the opening keynote
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Solutions Exchange Hall at VMworld Europe 2012
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Scenes from VMworld Europe 2012
See what VMworld Europe looked like this year, in Barcelona, and the different activities around the show. Continue Reading
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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RSA Europe: Thousands of unprotected virtual servers exposed to the web
Organisations are failing to protect data in virtual environments, says Jason Hart, vice-president cloud solutions, SafeNet Continue Reading
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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Patchy uptake hinders Public Service Network roll-out
Key players involved in deploying the Public Service Network (PSN) say progress is being made, but different approaches are slowing it down Continue Reading
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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VMworld 2012: Shift in cloud use says Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems chief information officer Jorg Liebe shares his views on cloud computing and a shift in use of public, private and hybrid cloud Continue Reading
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October 11, 2012
11Oct2012
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RSA Europe: Security concerns whole supply chain, says Misha Glenny
Targeted attacks affect the whole supply chain, not just big corporations, author Misha Glenny tells RSA Conference Europe 2012 attendees Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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RSA Europe: Cloud key to future information security, says Qualys
Cloud computing is an opportunity information security professionals should not miss, says Philippe Courtot, CEO of security firm Qualys Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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DWP to announce identity assurance suppliers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to announce the first providers in the government’s identity assurance (IDA) scheme at the end of October Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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Case study: End of BMC sponsorship a blessing for Toyota Motorsport IT
Toyota Motorsport went to the market for a new ITSM system when a sponsorship deal with BMC came to an end, and has been reaping the benefits ever since Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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VMworld Europe: Horizon Suite to help IT manage corporate assets on Apple iOS
VMware is launching a suite of products to help IT executives manage workspace apps on consumers’ mobile devices including on Apple iPhones securely Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
In Depth
CW500: Managing the mobile workforce (part 1)
Mobile working has transformed Colt Telecommunications beyond recognition over the past three years Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
Tip
Six business continuity audit guidelines for Indian businesses
In order to be fully prepared to tackle disasters it is important to conduct BCP audits. Use these guidelines for effective business continuity audits. Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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VMworld Europe 2012 kicks off in Barcelona
VMworld Europe 2012 opens with updates from VMware on the cloud and new management suites Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012: Winners
The winners of the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012 have been announced. Find all the pics from the awards here and details of the winning projects. Continue Reading
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October 10, 2012
10Oct2012
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Best of show winner