This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security. 

<div> <div> <p>Read this e-guide to gain an in-depth overview of SAP Business ByDesign including a case study on how a Dow subsidiary is leveraging this low cost Software as a Service (SaaS) ERP deployment model. Discover why more companies are turning to SaaS platforms as they design a more-flexible two-tier ERP strategy.</p> </div> </div> 

<p>Many firms are now planning to run mission critical workloads on public cloud, according to this research from Forrester and BMC.</p> 

Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any backup acquisition, this guide focuses on the specific considerations of enterprise-class tape libraries. You'll also find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors like Quantum Corp., Hewlett-Packard Corp., IBM, SpectraLogic Corp., and more. 

Compare VMware vSphere 5 to competing virtualization products such as Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, or Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (KVM) in this guide. Discover the key competitive advantages VMware has over the competition in an in-depth review of features. 

Join Glenn Weadock, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, A+, for this Windows 7 Review Guide. This white paper introduces the key areas in which Windows 7 differs from Vista - areas you'll need to focus on if you're thinking of moving to Windows 7, either from Vista or from XP. 

Read this white paper to review best practices for building a scale-out storage cloud architecture. Review key configuration steps, and real-world use cases that provide you with the information you need to construct and operate your first cloud infrastructure. 

Managers in small and medium sized businesses used to treat IT as a luxur y they could only just af ford. 

This small business report looks at the degree to which small businesses are sharing data, the ways in which they are doing so and the real and perceived risks. It shows how these risks can be mitigated. 

Access this comprehensive, multi-media resource guide to learn everything you need to know when choosing next-generation backup solutions to protect your virtual machines. 

Read this expert e-guide to learn how to successfully manage your ERP systems with one cohesive plan as your organization becomes more complex. Review five best practices that can help you get the most from your ERP solution.