IT architecture
IT architecture sets the ground rules and framework for a successful IT strategy, and IT and enterprise architects have become increasingly important contributors to the IT management function. We examine the best practices and open standards required to develop and manage an effective IT architecture.
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News
27 Nov 2023
Nominations open for Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2024 Innovation Awards to honour digital transformation initiatives that have transformed organisations in six industries Continue Reading
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E-Zine
13 Oct 2023
CW EMEA: Prepare for AI explosion
In this month’s CW EMEA, we look at generative artificial intelligence, which Accenture claims is the next big thing in enterprise IT. The IT services giant says GenAI will transform 40% of all working hours – and it is putting its money where its mouth is with plans to invest $3bn in AI and create 40,000 AI-focused roles. Part of the huge investment has already been assigned to the creation of an AI and generative AI lab in Brussels focused on the public sector in Europe. We also look at a Deutsche Telekom-led consortium’s demo of multi-supplier non-real-time RAN optimisation, how last month’s Ryder Cup tested out technology to improve how fans digitally consume the event, and find out how Zurich Insurance has cut the time it takes to complete development of ServiceNow applications. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Aug 2011
Virtual infrastructure: Don't skip the small stuff
As more European companies turn to virtualisation to enhance their environments, it is important for them to generate a solid IT roadmap and focus on key areas such as architectural governance, technical design, and how virtualisation fits in with current and future business processes. Most important, they must anticipate disasters and avoid unwanted roadblocks such as vendor lock-in and dried-up funds. Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2011
Infosec 2011: Policy is only way to deal with social media, say security professionals
The best and only way organisations can deal with the use of social media is through robust policies and user aware campaigns Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Apr 2011
5 data mining techniques for optimal results
Faulty data mining makes seeking of decisive information akin to finding a needle in a haystack. Here are some tips to tweak your data mining exercises. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2011
Exclusive: Free software guru Richard Stallman on government IT and why he hates the cloud
The founding father of the free software movement tells Computer Weekly why government just doesn't "get it" Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Jan 2011
Indemnities in IT Contracts - What is the "standard" position?
Imagine the scene in one of the deals I was doing recently. It was a long negotiation on an IT deal which was nearing its conclusion and I was acting for the IT customer. One of the last issues to ... Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2011
Collaboration in the Cloud: everything to everyone, or too good to be true?
IT decision-makers are already looking to the cloud to support new IT delivery models - such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2007
SaaS: Tricks and traps of uploading data in bulk
The dark side of SaaS is losing control over your data. Learn how to stay in control while uploading data in bulk in this new report from Info-Tech Research. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2007
Data retrieval strategies: Retrieving email and database archives overview
This overview focuses on the considerations involved in email and database archives with an emphasis on retention and search to meet legal discovery requirements. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2005
Lead from the top
The starting line for effective data security is at board level, writes John Kavanagh in this review of current thinking and... Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Apr 2005
Seeing the big picture
Information security is about securely bringing together the organisation's two most important assets - information and people. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2005
Healthcare system designer explains HIPAA pitfalls
Kate Borten is president of The Marblehead Group Inc., has more than 20 years of experience designing, implementing and integrating healthcare information systems and is author of HIPAA Security Made Simple. This Q&A focuses on how she believes hospitals are meeting HIPAA's security guidelines.
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