Virtualized server environments or infrastructures have varying functionalities and interfaces for application aware integration to enable complete and comprehensive data protection with data and transactional integrity. 

This month's Information Security Magazine Online cover story highlights the concern surrounding self-defending networks and explores a new approach to network security – CTOps. Also, learn how to uncover hidden opportunities that could be lurking in your overflow of data and gain an indepth look of the biggest IT giants in today's security market. 

This webcast by Quantum technologies highlights the challenges of integrating server virtualization into an existing computing environment and shows you solutions for dramatically improving the efficiency of your backup operation. 

Cloud computing is now at the point where it can no longer be considered as just hype. Although it varies by industry sector, many organisations are now either implementing or planning to implement externally-hosted cloud solutions. 

This week’s Computer Weekly, we talk exclusively to Tesco CIO Mike McNamara about why the UK's biggest retailer is spending £150m on its online business. And, with the London 2012 Olympics only weeks away; we look at how IT testing is progressing. 

Managing data in a virtual server environment can be challenging for data storage managers. This E-Guide explores the top five tips to help you better manage storage in a virtual server environment. 

Collaboration Oriented Architectures (COA) describes information architectures that comply with the COA framework, which in turn is described in the associated COA Framework paper1. 

Discover the obstacles associated with supporting advanced technology in complex IT environments. Review what you should look for when considering support features and deliverables, and learn how specific support tools can enable improved problem resolution and minimize downtime. 

In a collaborative, de-perimeterised environment, if the device needs be trusted then the management of devices becomes critical when collaborating with another device, system or service. 

Learn the top seven challenges of adopting a BYOD solution in your organization. Also uncover the differences between bring-your-own-devices and the consumerization of IT, two of the hottest topics in IT today. 

In an always-on environment, how can significant changes be made to unclutter the application portfolio and update key systems without disrupting business or productivity? Learn about a strategy that can allow businesses to gain an overview of their current situation and needs from multiple angles without disrupting day-to-day activities. 

Watch this webcast to learn how to reign in your unruly data and leverage its capabilities for business intelligence and real-time decision making in a SQL Server 2012 environment.