Mobile technology

Councils threatened with disconnection from PSN in escalating security row

A London council was hours away from being disconnected from the public sector network, in an row between central and local government over security compliance Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Tech spend to increase in 2014 as executives explore big data

Over three-quarters of chief financial officers plan to increase technology investments in 2014 Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

BlackBerry CEO promises to ‘go back to enterprise roots’

As the mobile firm releases a BlackBerry Enterprise Service update, CEO John Chen promises to return to a corporate focus Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

IT budgets to rise by 3% in 2014 as companies step up spending on mobile

IT spending will increase by 3% in 2014, up from 1.8% last year. But shadow IT spending will add another 40% to technology budgets Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Banks must engage effectively with customers via Twitter

Retail banks must take advantage of social media to engage with customers, said digital banking experts. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Microsoft admits RT mistake

Microsoft has admitted that its RT operating system may have confused people, who expected full blown Windows. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Argos brings O2 Wi-Fi to 735 stores

The retail giant is rolling out Wi-Fi to all its stores in time for the Christmas rush Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Argos: a digital retailer

Argos has unveiled its first digital concept store, as part of the retailer’s aim to become a digital retailer over the next four and half years. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Embracing wearable technology

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the London researchers developing multi-sensory communications via wearable mobile devices and find out about the real-life business applications of the technology. We report from the Gartner Symposium on how CIOs are turning away from traditional IT suppliers to seek better innovation from smaller companies. And we look at the role of the IT leader and the IT department in 2020. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler plans his next move for the $500m software company

Alan Trefler discusses his plans for Pegasystems, the BPM and CRM specialist that has grown into a $500m a year company Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Case study: McGraw-Hill Education mobilises with Salesforce

The educational resources provider utilises Salesforce to develop a mobile app and get its sales reps selling more on campus Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Report highlights poor UK attitudes to mobile security

Businesses should note that many UK mobile users do not take security precautions and do not know how to guard against data theft Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Human Capital Management

Computer Weekly looks at the steps companies have taken to improve talent management; bridging the gap between the cost savings promised by cloud technologies and the value they deliver. Continue Reading

Future Gazing: The Future of IT in 2020

The next six years will see the influence of technology accelerate, and that will mean radical changes for the role of the IT department and the CIO Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Europe to follow US clearance of mobile devices on flights

The European aviation regulator is to follow the US lead in easing restrictions on the use of mobile electronic devices during flights Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

CIO interview: Paolo Cinelli, CIO, Ikea

Ikea's priority is to get closer to its customers using a multi-channel approach which combines digital and traditional methods Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Poundland chooses Microsoft Office 365 as it overhauls IT infrastructure

Poundland is implementing Microsoft Office 365 to enable staff to collaborate and communicate more efficiently. Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Technology Industry Survey 2014

From CTOs to software developers, architects to entrepreneurs, this report captures the opinions of people at the forefront of shaping our industry. Continue Reading

Luxury brands can avoid social media, says former Aston Martin director

Luxury brands do not need to jump onto social media sites to as part of their marketing and IT strategy Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

IT spending up as companies invest in digital technology

Businesses are stepping up their spending on IT as they invest in strategic digital technologies, a CIO survey by Deloitte reveals Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

John Chen agrees to steer BlackBerry survival strategy

CEO Thorsten Heins resigns from BlackBerry board as the ailing firm gets a $1bn cash injection from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Case study: How CERN scientists collaborate with Vidyo

The European Nuclear Research centre moved from an internally developed video conferencing system to embrace SVC technology from Vidyo Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Government calls for more data scientists in the UK

The government is calling on industry and academia to help produce more data scientists in the UK Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Samsung reports record Q3 profits of £4.8bn

Samsung has reported record third quarter profits of £4.8bn driven mainly by revenues from memory chips Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Apple makes Mac operating system software free to download

Apple has made its latest Mac operating system, OS X Mavericks, available to download for free from the Mac App Store. Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

BT signs multimillion HR technology contract with Oracle

The project, one of the largest contracts signed so far for Oracle’s Fusion technology, is strategically important both to Oracle and BT Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly

Apple’s ‘arrogance’ offers Huawei opportunity

The vice-president of market for Huawei devices admits his firm has a fight on its hands to grow in the mobile market Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Microsoft withdraws faulty Windows RT 8.1 update for Surface tablets

Microsoft has widthdrawn its Windows 8.1 update for Surface RT tablets after some users reported system crashes Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Technology and innovation in European banks

Innovations in online and mobile, in video banking, social integration and CRM, are taking precedence to connect with banking customers Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

High-growth companies selected for government Future Fifty programme

The first high-growth UK companies have been chosen for the government’s Future Fifty fast-track programme. Continue Reading

Government overhauls security classification to fit digital age

In its first overhaul since World War II the government is consolidating six security bands to three with a system deemed more appropriate in the digital age. Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

The challenges of using mobile devices in the public sector

The government is allowing the public sector to implement BYOD schemes, but the guidelines are limiting and challenges still remain Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Siemens Enterprise Communications rebrands as Unify

The communications company will rebrand in time to launch its latest unified communications solution, code-named Project Ansible Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Scottish Government pilots Windows 8 tablets to improve services

The Scottish government is piloting how Windows 8 could be used to improve citizen relationship Continue Reading

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• Clare McDonald, Business Editor

Vodafone completes Kabel Deutschland acquisition

The mobile operator pays out £6.6bn for Germany's largest cable company Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Top five most expensive iPhones: some of the most costly smartphones in the world

This is a guest blog by Clare McDonald.The iPhone 5S and its golden Bond-style finesse has us all thinking about technology upgrades. The 5S is fancy, and 5C may be colourful, but if you're going ... Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Ofcom hikes spectrum licence prices

Mobile regulator Ofcom more than quadruples the annual fees mobile operators will have to pay for 900MHz and 1800MHz spectrum bands Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

IBM interns join ShopDirect to combine gamification and Twitter analysis

Undergraduate ShopDirect interns spent the summer with IBM on a project using gamification and Twitter to engage with customers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

EE hit by weekend of outages

Mobile operator EE confirms issues on its network but keeps quiet about the causes Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Poor connectivity and battery life hamper mobile working

A study conducted by Vanson Bourne for HP finds almost two-thirds of mobile workers are unable to work effectively due to connectivity issues Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Where next for Dell?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, industry experts share their thoughts on Dell’s future after founder and CEO Michael Dell spends $25bn to buy his company back. We hear from early adopters of bring your own device (BYOD) schemes to learn about their experiences and best practices. And the CIO of the UN’s world food programme talks about technology’s role in tackling global hunger. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Tesco to launch £119 7-inch tablet to expand multichannel presence

Tesco is expanding its multichannel retail strategy with the introduction of its own tablet, targeting non-internet-savvy users Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

BlackBerry cuts 4,500 jobs after $1bn loss

BlackBerry is to cut 40% of its workforce after revealing a likely loss of nearly $1bn in its latest financial quarter Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Steve Ballmer uses final investor call to target Google

In his last investor call as CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer took the opportunity to attack Google’s business practices Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

BlackBerry quietly launches Z30 smartphone

Mobile manufacturer BlackBerry has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z30, to little fanfare Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

The cross-platform app development challenge

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the challenges for software developers creating cross-platform applications for multiple mobile and desktop devices. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf talks about his fears for web freedom after the NSA surveillance scandal. We find out how outsourcing strategies will change in a digital world where business executives control more of the IT budget. And we look at how networking technology supports the top Formula One racing teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Humans are the ultimate mobile platform – pictures from Intel Developer Forum 2013

"How can computers change the world?" asks the chip giant, Intel at its annual Developer Forum in San Francisco. Continue Reading

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• Adrian Bridgwater

Vodafone appoints new UK CEO

After five years in charge, Vodafone veteran Guy Laurence is leaving his role to head up Canadian firm Rogers Communications and will be replaced by Jeroen Hoencamp Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Apple launches latest additions to product line: iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iOS7

Apples introduces two new handsets: iPhone 5S and 5C, and its latest operating system iOS7 Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Vodafone confirms five Midlands cities for 4G

Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield will all get Vodafone’s 4G services from the end of September Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

CW500: Best practice in BYOD

Simon Furber, Network Manager at Brunel University, highlights the key issues to consider when introducing BYOD in your organisation. Continue Reading

CW500: BYOD Mistakes and Opportunities

Steve Trigg, independent consultant and former banking IT executive, draws on his experience advising major banks on BYOD programmes in this presentation. Continue Reading

Special report on SAP

This 9 page special report, independently written by Computer Weekly and updated for 2013, gives you the key facts on SAP, its strategy, products and services and financial performance. Continue Reading

What buying Nokia means for Microsoft customers

In this week’s Computer Weekly, following Microsoft’s $7.2bn purchase of Nokia’s mobile phone business, we look at what the deal means for the software giant’s customers. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the options for cloud storage systems. And we offer seven expert tips for securing Android devices in the enterprise. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Executive interview: Andrew Brem, Connected Homes, British Gas

British Gas is digitising energy. Andrew Brem speaks to Computer Weekly about the internet connected home Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Gartner: Benefits of mobile collaboration

The rapid adoption of smart devices, both in the workplace and outside, has raised expectations about accessibility and user experience Continue Reading

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• Jeff Mann

How the sale of Nokia’s mobile phone business will affect Microsoft

Microsoft forges ahead with Steve Ballmer's vision to focus on hardware, software and services, with the $7.2bn acquisition of Nokia Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Three promises unlimited 4G in December

The smaller of the UK’s mobile operators claims its 4G offerings will be worth the wait Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

The end of the Ballmer era for Microsoft

Microsoft’s eccentric CEO will step down from his role with12 months, so what does that mean for the future of the firm? Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Top 10 Android security tips

As Android becomes more prevalent in the enterprise, Computer Weekly gives you 10 top tips for keeping your devices secure Continue Reading

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• Paul Marchant

Cross-platform app development - is there one tool to rule them all?

One code base, multiple targets is the renaissance of cross-platform development. Tim Anderson looks at a selection of mobile development tools Continue Reading

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• Tim Anderson

ICO to investigate London bins that track smartphones

Information Commissioner's Office is making enquiries into bins in London that track passing smartphones to target advertising to owners Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Case study: How Premier Inn uses mobile analytics

Premier Inn's mobile app has been downloaded more than two million times and 77% of room bookings are made via the app Continue Reading

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• Graham Jarvis

Overview Of Near Field Communication

This chapter from the book NFC Application Development for Android, offers an overview of NFC for Android developers. Continue Reading

Bloomberg signs up to Ubuntu Edge hybrid

Financial analytics service Bloomberg has bought into Mark Shuttleworth’s Ubuntu One vision for a hybrid PC/mobile device. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Vodafone announces 4G launch date

Vodafone becomes the third mobile operator to confirm the launch of its 4G network, which will go live on the same day as O2 Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Microsoft concedes to BSkyB over SkyDrive trademark

The tech giant admits defeat and will be forced to rename its cloud storage service after losing a court battle in the UK Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Office 365 now available on Android

Following the release of Office Mobile for iPhone, Microsoft has launched Office Mobile for Android Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

British Airways unveils its new Airbus A380

The new addition to the BA fleet - the Airbus A380 Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

The threat within – balancing security and employee privacy

In this week’s Computer Weekly, as more data breaches come from inside an organisation, we examine how to get the right balance between information security and employees’ rights to privacy. Tech City CEO Joanna Shields talks about the opportunity for CIOs from working with startups. Our buyer’s guide to data management explains how one major utility firm improved information sharing. And we look at how mobile technology and wireless networking is helping improve patient care in the NHS. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Hailo taxi app maker drops Sage for NetSuite OneWorld

Taxi cab app maker Hailocab has switched from Sage Line:50 to NetSuite OneWorld, in a bid to speed up accounts reconciliation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Ubuntu crowd sources funding for PC smartphone hybrid

Ubuntu has invited early adopters to join crowd-funding ventures to launch Ubuntu Edge, a hybrid PC and mobile phone platform Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Nokia cuts losses but sales are still declining

Nokia has announced net sales of €5.7bn in its second quarter 2013 results, down 24% from €7.5bn last year Continue Reading

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• Caroline Baldwin, Freelance editor and journalist

Facebook to acquire UK startup Monoidics

Facebook is to acquire UK startup Monoidics, which makes code verification and analysis tools and specialises in detecting coding errors Continue Reading

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• Warwick Ashford, Senior analyst

Security Think Tank Download: Bring your own device

Downloadable guide. How to make your company secure when you introduce BYOD. Continue Reading

BYOD – who carries the can?

Rob Bamforth and Clive Longbottom offer advice on balancing the risks and rewards of bring your own device (BYOD). Continue Reading

Business Reimagined

Reimagining business is about waking up to a new environment based on technology that liberates rather than constrains, writes Dave Coplin. Continue Reading

Snapshot: Online presence of UK retailers

This concise report assesses the online presence of 36 of the UK's leading high street retailers. Continue Reading

CW Buyer's Guide: Client Computing

Computer Weekly looks at Windows 8 and the complexities of mobile working. Continue Reading

Research snapshot – A corporate view of Mobile Strategy

This Research Snapshot from Vanson Bourne looks at the impact of mobile strategy on businesses. Continue Reading

Is enterprise social collaboration delivering?

The majority of IT decision-makers are using social networking technologies, but most lack true enterprise collaboration Continue Reading

O2 extends 4G backhaul with Virgin Media Business

Mobile operator O2 will use Virgin Media Business’s superfast fibre network to bring capacity for its 4G roll-out later in 2013 Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

EE confirms July date for doubling 4G speeds

Mobile operator EE will double the speeds of its 4G network in 12 UK cities from 4 July 2013, giving customers bandwidth of up to 150Mbps Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

BES extends MDM to Android and iPhones

Aiming to rekindle interest in the Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES), Blackberry has extended the platform to support Android and iOS Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Camden Council goes BYOD with Accellion

Camden adopts a bring your own device (BYOD) strategy to save money, improve security and bring their IT systems into the modern era Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Met Police needs significant tech investment to overhaul creaking legacy systems

The Metropolitan Police needs significant capital investment in technology if it is to overhaul its legacy IT infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

Microsoft puts Office Mobile on iPhone

iPhone users can now use Microsoft’s Office Mobile product which is available as a free download from the AppStore Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Software Gallery opens at the National Museum of Computing

The National Museum of Computing has opened a new exhibit charting the history of software Continue Reading

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• Bryan Glick, Editor in chief

Frimley Park NHS deploys VDI for efficiency and BYOD

When the NHS trust came under pressure to make its IT budget go further, it opted to deploy VDI in its A&E department Continue Reading

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• Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor

Telefonica Digital forms security group Eleven Paths

The business division of mobile operator Telefonica launches Eleven Paths, an independent company working on security issues in the workplace Continue Reading

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• Jennifer Scott, TechTarget

Google buys Israeli navigation app start-up Waze

Google is set to acquire Israeli crowd-sourced navigation app start-up Waze for $1bn after talks with Facebook fall through Continue Reading

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• Kathleen Hall, TechTarget

National Fibre Strategies

Arthur D Little assess five strategic models for deploying national fibre optic telecommunications networks that have been implemented by countries around the globe. Continue Reading

CW Buyers Guide: Mobile Device Management

Computer Weekly looks at mobile device management tools in this nine-page Buyer's Guide. Continue Reading

Review: HP Pavilion Chromebook

At £249, the HP Pavilion Chromebook is the cheapest laptop from HP. We test it out in a corporate environment. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

European hotspots rip off Wi-Fi users

Almost all mobile workers have had personal experience of costly Wi-Fi, a survey has found Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Worldwide mobile payment value to jump 44% but NFC plunges

The value of mobile payments made globally in 2013 will be 44% higher than last year, at $235.4bn, but near-field communications (NFC) transactions value dropped 40% after disappointing adoption Continue Reading

VDI and the enterprise app

Over 200 attendees headed down to Briforum recently for two days of in-depth discussions on VDI, application virtualisation, etc including a look at the current state of the market across Europe. CW Europe looks at how European businesses are utilising the technology. This month’s digital magazine brings you the leading stories and expert tips from across Europe. Continue Reading

WAN Speak Musings – Volume I

Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 12 short business focused articles. Continue Reading

CW Buyer's Guide: Client Computing

Computer Weekly looks at Windows 8 and the complexities of mobile working, the benefits to the business of an enhanced user experience and the shift from the 9-to-5 office desk to IT delivered over a variety of devices, anytime, anywhere. Continue Reading

Wireless charging: The story so far...

Rupert Goodwins looks into the technology behind wireless charging and whether it is good enough yet for wider adoption Continue Reading

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• Rupert Goodwins