Against a backdrop of an increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to integrate than in times gone by, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions from different vendors in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment. 

Just  what  is  cloud  computing  anyway? This  paper  seeks  to  clarify   the  definition  of  cloud  computing,  identify  how  far  along  users  are  in  terms  of  cloud  deployment,  and  examine  the   role  of  the  network  in  the  cloud  computing  model. 

This SearchVirtualStorage.com E-Guide can help clarify by outlining 4 guidelines for implementing storage virtualization and by divulging factors to consider before deploying storage virt into your IT infrastructure. 

This week’s Computer Weekly contains an exclusive interview with JP Morgan COO India Gary-Martin about juggling multiple legacy IT systems while keeping the merchant bank compliant. We also look at how near-field communications technology promises to revolutionise consumer spending and we ask whether 2012 could be the year that APM becomes vital? 

VMware is helping make the promise of a self-service datacenter a reality with initiatives around cloud computing. The confusion and debate around "clouds" will linger for the foreseeable future, but VMware, as a leader in the industry, has the ability to provide the building blocks, create standards, and shape the future of cloud computing. 

This study from Booz&Co reveals industry concerns that anti-piracy measures will deter venture capital organisations from investing in internet start-ups. 

Learn about the new services available for Office 365 and how you can incorporate them into your enterprise IT portfolio. 

Juniper  Research defines the Indian Sub  Continent as encompassing the following five countries: Bangladesh; India; Nepal; Pakistan; and Sri Lanka.Despite comprising just five countries, the region  – with more than 1.6 billion inhabitants  – includes nearly a quarter of the global population. 

Outsourcing is the quest to offload either commodity or very specialized activities, so that staff can focus on work that truly adds value to the business. 

This white paper provides a detailed summary of tests performed to validate an EMC infrastructure for virtual desktops enabled by VMware View 4.5, with an EMC VNX5700 unified storage platform. Read now to learn more. 

This 1-page white paper provides a snapshot of the top 10 reasons why customers deploy virtualized Oracle applications on EMC Unified Storage. Read now to learn more. 

Packed with graphs and diagrams, the report is essential reading for any organisation working with, or thinking of working with Capita. 

Emerging markets offer huge potential for technology companies to expand. This report from Grant Thornton assess the opportunities in a range of emerging markets.