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. 

Cloud-based manufacturing applications have exploded onto the market, and with so much hype, determining their suitability and usefulness can be tricky. Read this expert e-book to get tips on how the cloud can be leveraged for ERP, supply chain management, and global inventory management, and learn what to look out for in a still-maturing market. 

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? 

While SSH (Secure Shell) user keys are often used for granting system access for system administrators, many organizations lack the proper processes for effectively managing them, introducing a number of security risks. This paper highlights ten (10) technical challenges and risks related to public key authentication and how to address them.   

Dolphin’s Content Archive Service for Cloud lets SAP users use Storage as a Service as an ArchiveLink repository. The service allows a direct connection from the SAP archiving layer to major public cloud provider. It’s an option that makes sense for any organization, whether or not you are running other SAP solutions in the cloud. 

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

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. 

Learn twelve criteria to help you identify and select an ERP solution that fits your business needs. Find the right ERP provider that will help you implement quickly and achieve business objectives. 

The key to achieving cost-effective savings in the supply chain is to exchange information accurately and quickly in real-time. 

In the early days of the beta version of what became known as Exchange 2007, the internet was littered with rumors and speculation about the demise of Exchange Public Folders. In this white paper we will examine Exchange Public Folders and consider where they fit in our plans for a messaging infrastructure. 

The present need to radically cut public expenditure provides a once in a generation opportunity to transform the efficiency of the public sector. In order to achieve this, the public sector needs to radically change its current business processes to achieve greater efficiency. 

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.