Despite well-publicised concerns regarding security, compliance and data integration issues, banking institutions have begun embracing cloud computing across the services spectrum. 

This interactive white paper will examine why test and development is an ideal first step for businesses looking to transition more functions to the cloud without sacrificing control over IT resources. 

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? 

This study from analyst Freeform Dynamics gives guidance on security for organisations considering Software as a service. 

While tablet computers continue to grow in popularity, for enterprises, there is much to be concerned about. Fact is, most tablets are made for consumer entertainment and not for keeping enterprise secrets. However, the exception is the highly secure, enterprise ready BlackBerry Playbook tablet. 

This case study explains how Quantum DXi3500 Saves Virtual Iron Time & Money with 95% Reduction in Backup Volume and Saving $12,000 annually on tape media costs. 

Research by cloud provider Savvis has identified the five biggest concerns preventing IT managers from opting for cloud-based services. 

This special Computer Weekly report analyses the market for supercomputers, peripherals and applications, the supercomputer community, developments in technology, and offers a country by country comparison. 

This product profile describes the challenges of training the next generation of mainframe specialists. Discover a tool that can ease mainframe management and explore its key features. 

Read this paper to learn the many benefits of cloud computing as well as the 10 security concerns that need to be addressed when considering moving critical applications and sensitive data to public and shared cloud environments. 

Over a period of time security databases accumulate unused, obsolete user ids and entitlements. This demonstration showcases the three causes and solution sets to security data accumulation.