In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the British Library about the enormous storage challenges of digitising its printed archive; we examine the state of the UK IT jobs market and the skills that are most in demand by employers; and we look at case studies of the best virtualisation projects. Download the new issue now. 

This global benchmarking study from ESI international identifies the key challenges and successes experienced by project and programme management offices (PMO) and draws recommendations for the future. 

This 2012 benchmarking survey from ESI assesses the role of the Project/Programme Management Office (PMO), its development to full-blown maturity and value to the business.   

Read this paper to learn three ways your company can get the most out of its contracts by ensuring that the agreements you enter into are low in risk and that contractual terms are being observed and met. 

Our IT division recruits permanent and contract professionals into financial servicesfirms, including investment banks, hedgefunds and asset managers, and companies inthe commerce and industry and professional services sectors. We recruit business technologists from support to CTO level. 

<p>Support contracts are becoming crucial aspects of IT management as IT environments are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Examine the trends propelling the support services market, and discover the importance of continuing post-warranty support.</p> 

What skills are the most relevant and valued by companies in 2012? In order for individuals to succeed in this unpredictable economy, it's important to cultivate these top 12 skills ranging from technical to business to social. 

This podcast will focus on the content of a new KnowledgeStorm research report, the second in a series of studies looking at the impact emerging online applications have on B2B technology marketing. The research finds that blogs and Real Simple Syndication (RSS) are catching on more quickly than previously thought. 

Effective negotiations and management of telecom contracts can have a measurable impact on a business’ financial performance. 

Global Knowledge keeps up to date with trends in IT careers, certifications, and compensation. In this, our inaugural quarterly report, we offer a look at salaries for the top 25 IT jobs, organized by region. We also offer a look at the top certifications and in-depth analysis from our resident market research analyst. 

Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers. 

Arnold Worldwide is a Boston-based global advertising agency. They needed to replace its existing SAN with virtualized storage. Read this case study to learn how Arnold successfully addressed their DR and scalability needs, but also reduced its data center footprint and slashed its power and cooling costs.