In this week’s Computer Weekly, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude talks about releasing government datasets to the public and why open data will drive the next industrial revolution. We also review the latest test version of Windows 8 and see how it shapes up for tablet computers and business users and much more. 

Dell’s unified, virtualized storage infrastructure leverages the capabilities of the Dell EqualLogic PS Series virtualized iSCSI SAN technology with the new Dell EqualLogic FS7500 scale-out NAS gateway appliance. Together they provide support for standard file- and block-access protocols via a single, centrally-managed, multi-tiered storage pool. 

Uncover how to overcome many data centre networking challenges by developing a coherent networking strategy, which will help you architect a stronger, more flexible network to enable future growth in a cost-efficient, deterministic, and manageable manner. 

The City of Ulm turns to Enteo v6 to rollout Windows Vista and applications on all clients with minimal effort and high degree of reliability. 

Test, assess and report on Windows® 7 operating system compatibility with your application portfolio to help reduce project risk and shorten remediation and packaging timelines. Read this data sheet to learn about Dell Application Compatibility Factory (ACF-POC), which helps determine your organization's application compatibility with Windows 7. 

This expert e-guide examines the top ten Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements that organizations should consider before deciding to upgrade to this new operating system. Plus, learn how to leverage Hyper-V to monitor memory in your virtual server environment. 

Download “Avoiding the 8 common mistakes of Windows 7 migration,” an informative white paper that explains how to make the most of a Windows 7 migration and PC refresh to enhance performance, security and manageability. 

This expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com is designed to help IT pros determine whether Windows Server 2008 R2 makes sense for their organizations. Learn how to get the most out of this new operating system version and get answers to frequently asked questions from your peers. 

This podcast explores the key features of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V. Find out how this technology compares to its predecessor and gain insight into the benefits you can expect to achieve from using Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows 7. 

This white paper highlights the importance of implementing a hybrid delivery strategy to your ever-changing IT service delivery model. Within, you’ll find key strategies for optimizing your IT resources to ensure ideal IT service delivery. 

This Strategic Outline Business Case sets out the opportunity to reduce costs and enhance flexibility of centralised ICT services, covering both information services delivered to citizens and staff, and the underpinning technical and physical Data Centre infrastructure. 

This  whitepaper focuses on mobile  ticketing.  Juniper Research defines a mobile ticketing user as “someone who stores a ticket on their mobile  device for later redemption” at the point of travel, the music venue, the cinema etc. 

Each new OS is touted as the “Holy Grail” of features that every IT pro has been waiting for. Windows 7 is no different. This chapter looks at the Windows 7 security features such as BitLocker and Action Center, and separates those that really count from those that sound better on paper.