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Computing research: Small business networks - better but under pressure
Computing's latest research finds that networks are much more reliable than they used to be, but pressures from real-time applications and cloud mean there's no room for complacency
LHK Fine Wines uncorks custom CRM/ERP system based on the Netsuite cloud platform
Company explains why Netsuite was chosen over SAP, Microsoft and Salesforce, and describes the advantages the new system has brought to the small business
Lloyds Bank to offer mobile payments to micro-merchants and start-ups
Semi-state-owned bank in deal with Monitise to develop mobile payments services for small business
Chancellor delivers boost for broadband and science in Autumn Statement
Twelve cities to share £50m pot for broadband while science gets additional £600m
Businesses see availability management move away from IT
Consumers need for access to IT and online services is split between IT and marketing, says report
Landline office phones to be obsolete by 2017
Smartphones to replace landlines within five years suggests research
Time for a fresh look at disaster recovery?
Insights and tips for small and mid-sized businesses
QNAP Turbo NAS TS-1279U-RP review
Scalable NAS appliance for SMBs
DWP awards another big IT contract to another big supplier
The contract with Accenture will be worth up to £490m over seven years
One in three SMEs to use cloud in next 12 months
CompTIA study also found that a third plan to give staff tablets
MPs call for Whitehall IT procurement shakeup to end 'rip-offs'
Report recommends more engagement with SMEs, and calls for a probe into alleged price fixing by big suppliers
UK IT Industry Awards: Get your entries in by 5 August
As the deadline for 2011 entries is extended, Derek du Preez catches up with Grid-Tools, winner of 2010's IT Achievement award
Startups have the edge in data management says Oracle panel
Older, larger organisations are falling behind newer companies because of inefficient data management
First Look: HP LaserJet Pro 100 colour multi-function printer M175nw
Office colour printing, scanning and copying for under £200 + VAT
Yell signs Microsoft pact for cloud services
Directory services group aims to become cloud services provider
Old technology cost UK SMEs £8.3bn in recent downturn
But most are looking to refresh with total spend predicted to be £13.7bn over the next 12 months
Government seeks to lower costs through procurement shake-up
Crown Representatives will manage existing suppliers and encourage a wider pool of companies to bid for government contracts
SAP launches ePages for SMEs
Enterprise software vendor develops cloud e-commerce solution for SMEs
Government ICT strategy aims to cut costs and boost governance
Plan also aims to reduce ICT complexity, minimise risk, and open door to smaller suppliers
Google and Microsoft throw weight behind StartUp Britain
Tech firms including RIM, Microsoft and Fujitsu are offering free support through the government scheme
More gifted techies from overseas would benefit IT jobs market, says Autonomy CEO
Mike Lynch says UK must do more to lure would-be IT entrepreneurs from abroad
What are the benefits of cloud computing for SMEs?
The cloud improves flexibility, and is encouraging a focus on open systems, argues Steve Garnett, chairman EMEA, salesforce.com
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