Ovum analyses data growth, big data, disk shortages, public cloud storage, flash memory, and other storage trends. 

By now you've heard all about what the can cloud offer, but before you jump the gun, you must also consider the risks that this infrastructure model can introduce. This white paper examines a new cloud system that enables a hybrid approach so you can enjoy the cloud without compromise. 

This white paper examines the real power of the Cisco ASA and its ability to combine variationsof NAT and PAT in advanced configurations. It also discusses both basic and advanced implementation examples and their relevant uses. 

This report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn. 

By close collaboration on development and integration, Dell and VMware heighten IT flexibility with a comprehensive approach to data center virtualization—including innovative plug-ins to simplify management of physical devices in virtual environments. 

Hear how agencies are using technology to tackle challenges, such as fraud and cyber security, as well as to innovate, such as with crime intelligence. 

Cloud computing is making its way into the public sector, enabling significant cost-savings and providing the tools to enhance communication, monitoring and security. Take a look at this videocast for an in-depth look at the use of the cloud in the public sector and learn about four basic models you can leverage for successful cloud adoption. 

Public sector organisations are experiencing increasing levels of economic crime, including cybercrime, and are particularly at risk from being defrauded by their own employees and their suppliers, according to findings from PwC’s latest Global Economic Crime Survey. 

In a recently-released State of Software Security featured supplement, Veracode examines the software security posture of public companies and the material risks they face due to the weaknesses in their software applications. This webinar uses Veracode data to examine how public companies manage the risks inherited from software. 

The UK public sector is in the midst of a period of transformation and improving citizen engagement will be key to the success of this change. 

Public cloud services are so easy to use that their openness can undermine existing IT policies regarding the transmission of confidential data. This paper details a simple three-step approach to helping users manage access to the public without placing your data or your business at risk. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude talks about releasing government datasets to the public and why open data will drive the next industrial revolution. We also review the latest test version of Windows 8 and see how it shapes up for tablet computers and business users and much more. 

The overriding goals for Data Centre Consolidation, the G-Cloud and the Applications Store for Government are:Reduce ICT costs;Provide open competition and create a vibrant marketplace enabling the best product at the best price;Create flexibility.