For the 11th year in succession, the Airline IT Trends Survey tracks the key technology trends in the airline industry. It demonstrates the role that the survey’s global benchmarks play in underlining the importance of IT within the airline industry, while also stimulating debate in boardrooms worldwide about the way ahead. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, after HP announced 27,000 job cuts worldwide, we examine how the IT giant is changing its strategy and what it means for customers. We talk to the one-man team that runs IT for a global firm employing 1,600 people. And Virgin Atlantic's CIO explains why mobile apps are such a high priority. Read the issue now. 

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

Constant product innovation has contributed to a thriving equipment-manufacturing industry, however, fewer time-saving tools are available to QA than developer groups. As a result, testing is becoming an innovation barrier. This paper examines the innovation barrier: its causes, effects, & what’s needed to restore the vigorous pace of innovation. 

This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center. 

This paper contrasts room, row and rack architectures and shows why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next generation data centers. 

This white paper addresses common data center cooling challenges and describes five strategies for deploying ultra-high power racks, with practical solutions for both new and existing data centers. 

In order to tackle significant data center problems, virtualization must be effectively managed. This white paper discusses the cost savings virtualization can deliver to data centers and outlines the issues that can occur if the technology is not properly managed. 

No organization can afford the downtime, damage, and data loss associated with a power failure. This video explains how the right uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can prevent these costly negative effects and allow you to manage your data centre more effectively. 

This white paper explores common barriers to the adoption of power management technologies and showcases a framework designed to address them. Access data center equipment consumption key findings and learn how to use thermal sensor metrics to appropriately adjust server management controls. 

Timely access to information is something retailers need to satisfy consumer needs and wants. HP’s Converged Infrastructure can improve customer service and give retailers a competitive advantage. Learn how, through the use of HP’s Converged Infrastructure, retail businesses can streamline/standardize equipment, and advance their technology. 

<p>Customers considering blade servers should carefully assess hardware capabilities and configuration options before making a purchasing decision. This expert e-guide presents an in-depth overview of blade servers, covering their recommended uses, unique features, and offerings in the market.</p> 

<p>This white paper explores the hardware requirements of virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile technology. Obtain a detailed overview of one recommended architecture and its key features and components here.</p>