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. 

Are you still unsure if SQL Server virtualization is the best move for your organization? Or have you already decided to move forward with a virtualization initiative and don't know where to start? Read this expert e-guide to discover when virtualization is not a good idea, must-do checklist items for getting started, pitfalls to avoid, and more! 

Many IT professionals are intrigued by the idea of a private cloud to reduce performance bottlenecks and simplify management. This expert e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com provides insight into what you need to consider before investing in a private cloud strategy. 

<p>In this e-guide find expert strategies for jump starting your test automation strategy. Also learn the benefits and drawbacks of taking on such a project and decide if it’s the right move for you.</p> 

In December 2011 and January 2012, CFO Research Services and SearchCIO conducted a survey that received qualified responses from 382 senior finance executives and 300 senior IT executives working in a wide variety of companies. Review key findings and learn the three noteworthy areas where IT and finance executives are in strong agreement. 

<p>Previous disaster recovery (DR) solutions were expensive, complex, and unreliable, leaving your critical data and enterprise at risk. Discover why a virtualized DR plan is the best choice and how you can implement a successful virtual infrastructure at your company.</p> 

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. 

This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to server virtualisation looks at the potential barriers to successful virtualisation and how they can be overcome. 

This expert e-guide details how to derive maximum value from your business information by building an effective end-to-end data and information management process that encompasses the entire lifecycle of both structured and unstructured information and ultimately optimizes the use of data as a strategic business asset. 

The value of the IT market for smart cities globally is approximately $35bn, according to this in depth analysis from Ovum. 

<p>Access this e-guide to get advice on data quality concerns in the era of big data. With two conflicting ideologies on the best data strategies, it’s hard to know which best suits your enterprise. Discover how to begin a formal, and successful, data governance program and which of the data quality philosophies best fits your organization.</p> 

Is a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system viable for your organization? Is migrating to a tier 1 vendor really the best option for your unique manufacturing needs? Find answers to these important questions and others in this expert e-guide, and learn 5 things to consider before choosing new ERP software. 

This paper tells, business can start using a fully managed hosted version of Microsoft Exchange Server, and make quite a positive impact on small business’s ability to compete in today’s uncertain economy.