This unique cloud framework is designed to help organisations assess the financial risks of moving to the cloud. 

This white paper discusses key capabilities needed in a value-added network (VAN) and what to look for in selecting your next VAN provider. 

<p>This paper uncovers tips for choosing a cloud hosting provider and explores where and when to use cloud solutions, specific issues enterprises should raise with hosting providers before selecting a vendor, and ways in which SSL from a trusted certificate authority can help enterprises conduct business in the cloud with confidence.</p> 

<p>Get help deciding if your company can benefit from offering cloud backup and recovery services, and also find tools to help you select a platform vendor that will help you in your venture.</p> 

In the rush to fulfill rising demand, some cloud application (Software as a Service, or SaaS) providers cut corners on requirements that are essential for delivering promised benefits like elasticity and reduced costs and complexity. Read this paper to learn 10 critical requirements of effective cloud applications. 

This paper provides hosted Exchange providers to ensure that you select a provider who is reputable and will recommend a solution that will help increase your corporate profitability and success. 

<p>Transitioning to the cloud can introduce many security risks and data privacy challenges. This white paper provides key insights on how to evaluate cloud technology vendors so you can maximize your security in your new environment. Review a series of questions asked to nine cloud vendors and uncover what they reveal about current offerings.</p> 

This white paper describes how today's end-to-end IT Service Management software can help you take control of the key business functions critical to most IT solution providers. Continue reading to learn more. 

This decision guide demonstrates how migrating to Serena Service Manager will help transform your IT organization into an agile, responsive, and business-focused service provider. 

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. 

<p>This Lab Validation Report uncovers how Asigra Cloud Backup v11 performed in a hands-on evaluation and technical auditing. Read now to uncover how this solution performed in terms of breadth, trust, efficiency, performance and scalable manageability for cloud-based data protection. </p> 

This week’s Computer Weekly examines the growing threat from smartphones being targeted by hackers and viruses as the devices are increasingly used for work. Hospitality giant Mitchells & Butlers talks about its migration to the cloud and the CIO of Airbus discusses his IT priorities and how he spends €500m a year on IT.