This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security. 

The majority of user authentication schemes today still use userid and password. The burden to users of managing large numbers of userids and passwords has led to proposals for Federated Identity systems, where a single set of credentials can be used to authenticate with several organisations, which have agreed to work together as a federation. 

After carefully weighing competing options, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility chose Quantum's DXi-Series solution with deduplication technology for its data protection system upgrade. This case study explains why they made that choice. 

This expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com offers advice for planning and designing an effective security strategy. Find out why it is important to also secure Group Policy settings and learn how managed service accounts boost server security in R2. 

Deployment of a fixed asset management provides countless benefits ranging from prevention of overpayment on property tax and insurance, to  reducing the risk of non-compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Read this paper to learn about best practices for fixed asset inventory management and tips for implementing a successful inventory process. 

This guide illustrates precisely how Sage Fixed Assets integrates with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to provide businesses with the best of both worlds in fixed asset and financial management. 

In investment reporting, customers expect detailed reports of irreproachable accuracy, delivered with no delay or excuses. This whitepaper will serve as as a guide for Investment Advisors. 

Read this exert e-guide to learn how to avoid the pitfalls of SAP sales order management that all too often lead to data confusion. 

Read this expert e-guide to find best practices for integrating cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) applications with on-premise ERP systems. 

An effective virtualization plan will tie any upgrade to an organiza­tion's overall transformation efforts. The best source for support in this endeavor is a technology provider that can act as a full partner. This paper serves as a guide of what to look for in that supplier. 

Effectively addressing the new HIPAA privacy and security rules introduced in the HITECH Act requires an assessment of your organization’s biggest vulnerabilities as well as the deployment of the right technology to reduce the risk of data loss. Inside this expert resource, gain insight on current healthcare security topics. 

In this Information Security Essentials Guide, gain expert insight into the increasing focus on data protection and uncover proven strategies for keeping your sensitive data secure. Explore topics including tokenization technology, 4 keys to DLP success, disaster recovery planning, and more. 

<p>This expert e-guide reviews the resources and characteristics you need to ensure your records management strategy is up to par. Gain insights on how to achieve compliance goals, develop your policy, determine costs and evaluate vendors.</p>