Features

Big data: hands on or hands off?

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Are enterprises better off using outside datacentre specialists when it comes to exploiting big data, and if so, what are the implications for the role of CIO?
21 Feb 2012

Is the UK heading for another tech skills crisis?

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Despite the slump, many organisations are struggling to recruit high-calibre IT staff. So what can be done to prevent the situation from deteriorating into a full-blown skills crisis when the recovery finally arrives?
20 Feb 2012

Essential guide to datacentre convergence

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Datacentre convergence may take a great leap forward with FCoE, but few organisations will need this sort of data capacity right now
24 Jan 2012

Will TUPE review assist IT?

What should the IT sector be looking to get out of the government's review of TUPE regulations?
18 Jan 2012

CIOs rail against vendor lock-in

A recent Computing survey reveals that many enterprise IT leaders feel hamstrung by the deals they have struck with vendors
04 Jan 2012

Turn the cloud to your career advantage

A recent Computing survey found that many IT leaders view the cloud as a threat. But the reality is that it can provide opportunities for advancement
13 Dec 2011

Time for CIOs to flex their cloud bargaining muscle

The days when public cloud providers could dictate terms are over
13 Dec 2011

Is the public cloud a viable option for business-critical systems

Public cloud providers are looking to attract customers from outside the SME market, but have they got what it takes to satisfy enterprise CIOs?
13 Dec 2011

What would eurogeddon mean for IT?

What are the ramifications for enterprise technology chiefs of the eurozone imploding
13 Dec 2011

Guide to cloud formations – Why PaaS up a good opportunity?

The PaaS market is huge, and Gartner predicts it will become a ubiquitous solution for hosting application platforms
29 Nov 2011

Guide to cloud formations – Is Amazon still leading the IaaS game?

Confidence in Amazon’s IaaS offering remains strong, despite the AWS debacle
29 Nov 2011

A guide to cloud formations – SaaS

We talk to IT leaders about their SaaS experiences
29 Nov 2011

Energy giants give users more control over their consumption

British Gas and E.ON talk about the technology behind their respective smart meter rollouts
14 Nov 2011

Smart meter rollout presents numerous technical challenges

The task facing the UK’s energy suppliers is daunting given the technical complexity involved and the consequences of getting it wrong
14 Nov 2011

The 26 million meter dash

The race to implement smart metering is on, but are utility suppliers aided or hampered by the absence of precise technology requirements?
14 Nov 2011

It’s the final countdown...

With just days to go to the UK IT Industry Awards ceremony, we focus on the finalists in the Business Project of the Year category, sponsored by TDX
01 Nov 2011

Consumerisation: how to manage the risks

Allowing staff to use personal devices for work can boost productivity and enhance morale. But the process needs careful management
01 Nov 2011

Star techies: the next generation

As the clock ticks down to the climax of the UK IT Industry Awards on 10 November, we profile those who will be attending the prize-giving ceremony as finalists in the Young IT Professional of the Year category
19 Oct 2011

Guide to managed print services pt4 – rationalisation

Having grown through acquisition, Tulip’s print functions needed streamlining
19 Oct 2011

Guide to managed print services pt1 – strategy

Printer audits, floor-by-floor walkthroughs and print management software are among the key elements of a successful MPS contract
19 Oct 2011

Steve Jobs: 1997 – Apple begins to bounce back as its 'special advisor' starts to work his magic

This feature from 1997 tells how Steve Jobs returned to the firm he co-founded after a tumultuous time at the ill-fated Next Computers
06 Oct 2011

IT in healthcare pt4: Electronic health records and the law

The use of electronic health records in hospitals and clinics raises important data security issues
04 Oct 2011

IT in healthcare pt3: Liverpool trusts aim to pull plug on paper records

The use of electronic patient records is delivering significant efficiency gains to trusts in and around the city
04 Oct 2011

IT in healthcare pt2: High-tech remedies promise lasting results

New technology is being harnessed to improve medical knowledge, increase health awareness and boost patient safety
04 Oct 2011