Explore the new and improved features in VMware's vSphere 5, the next version in the ESX and ESXi and vCenter family of products, and the successor to the widely-used vSphere 4. Learn about the top 5 new features in vSphere 5 with step-by-step case studies. 

<p>Top five reasons why customers deploy Microsoft SQL Server on EMC VNX Unified Storage.</p> 

This paper offers insight into an option that capitalizes on predictive analytics, enabling your business to target, optimize and automate your customer-centric interactions. Read this now and learn from other successful companies 10 pivotal tips - including careful planning and setting goals - that will help you craft the perfect data mining plan. 

Dell Compellent Storage Center arrays utilize a virtualized architecture. This architecture not only enables technology independence between servers and storage, but it also supports key features such as thin provisioning, automated data tiering, and data protection, all of which enable exceptionally high efficiency in managing data storage. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to data security by looking at the changing role of the IT security chief. We also examine why flexible working is proving so slow to roll out and we talk to the UK's air traffic control operator about its ambitious desktop virtualisation project. 

<p>For any business to stay competitive, they must get their products and services quickly and in a cost-effective manner. Luckily, a new, integrated system is helping organizations accomplish this goal. Read this white paper to learn more about this advanced platform and the beneficial features it offers your IT software development team.</p> 

Watch this short video to learn how you can take advantage of the cloud without compromising security or losing sleep using a simple and effective solution developed by Intel to strengthen cloud security. Get an introduction to the major functionality provided by Intel Expressway Cloud Access 360 (also known as McAfee Cloud Identity Manager). 

In an era of advanced threats, having greater situational awareness is vital for detecting and mitigating attacks. Unfortunately, most organizations lack the capability for intelligence gathering and analysis. In this comprehensive report, gain guidance from top security leaders on how to get ahead with intelligence-driven information security. 

<p>Join Chris Eng, VP of Security Research and one of the 30 contributing authors of the SANS Top 25, as he discusses the Top 5 most prevalent application vulnerabilities, impact of attacks on your application and your customers, methods to identify, track and remediate these vulnerabilities and more.</p> 

If your business is operating an older version of Windows Server, you may want to consider upgrading to 2008 R2. This expert e-guide showcases the top new capabilities of this operating system and offers best practices for successfully navigating your migration, no matter where you are at in the process. 

This resource examines the top five SharePoint performance killers and how to avoid them within your business. 

<p>Uncover tips and techniques to help you prepare your IT department for 2012’s top IT initiatives, from virtualization to cloud computing to video.</p>