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>When it comes to IT, Linux is everywhere. From smart phones to powerful computer systems, this flexible operating system addresses a significant number of usage models. Read this white paper to learn more about the universal platform and discover all the computer segments that it plays a role in.</p> 

Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know? 

This white paper outlines the features and advantages of the Dell PowerVault NX200 with Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic, optimized for small businesses that may not have the largest in-house IT team, but need robust and reliable storage. 

IBM Cognos Mobile allows you interact with your business intelligence (BI) content directly from your mobile device, enabling instantaneous, well-informed decisions from anywhere at any time. Watch this webcast and learn how to add individual reports or dashboards to your favorites list or welcome screen on your iPad, iPhone or BlackBerry. 

VMware View™ 5 simplifies IT management while increasing end user freedom by delivering desktop services from your cloud. Building upon VMware's leadership in desktop virtualization, VMware View 5 delivers a high-performance user experience while giving IT greater policy control. View this webcast to learn more about what this solution can offer. 

Combining distributed data management software with your desktop virtualization project can help you overcome common storage challenges and gain benefits such as data consolidation, improved storage utilization and simplified management. Explore a unified data and storage platform in this exclusive resource. 

When the world’s largest offshore drilling company wanted to lower the risks and costs associated with the increase of records management regulations, it sought out a qualified vendor to help create enterprise-wide compliant records management program.  Discover how this organization was able to significantly improve its records management. 

IT departments need a solution that meets the evolving needs of both the employees and IT— something not possible with a traditional PC model.  This paper illustrates the benefits of moving beyond the physical PC to a modern desktop that is highly flexible, easy to manage, customizable to suit users’ needs, and ready for new and future technology. 

In this expert e-guide, learn the importance of looking into current network bandwidth/stability, desktop storage requirements and application management procedures. In addition, discover how to choose the right VDI management tools to enhance your performance. 

To help simplify management of diverse endpoint devices and reduce costs, Dell and VMware built, tested, and validated an end-to-end virtual desktop reference architecture designed to optimize VMware® View desktop virtualization on Dell™ hardware. Download this white paper for details. 

Explore 4 key examples of how businesses in all industries are leveraging desktop and application virtualization solutions to embrace workshifting and capitalize on efficiency and productivity gains in this essential resource.