Microsoft Exchange Server can bring to your company but the internal deployment delays, administrative complexity and cost of Exchange just isn’t practical. 

Economies of scale, flexibility and costreduction – cloud advocates have made sure that we are familiar with these potential benefits, even if we have yet to agree on an exact definition of cloud computing. But doubters argue that none of these benefits will actually be available unless some fundamental security issues can be overcome. 

Enterprise resource leader, SAP founded in 1972, is facing the slow death of traditional on-premise ERP. Customers with shrinking IT budgets are opting to outsource more of their core business systems. 

In this week's Computer Weekly, we go behind the scenes at the datacentre that knows everything about you, at credit checking firm Experian. We analyse the government's new plans to change the way it works with IT suppliers; and kick-off our Buyer's Guide to outsourcing with a look at the latest trends. Download the new issue now. 

Voice over Internet Protocol is the future of enterprise telecommunications. Find out if VoIP is the right choice for your company right now. Discover the benefits VoIP has to offer and how to overcome potential pitfalls during deployment. 

Migrating their in-house email systems to the cloud is an option many businesses are actively pursuing. Discover how choosing a cloud-based email and collaboration suite can help your organization address costs, mobility, scalability, and more. 

In this case study, explore how Acacia Federal Savings Bank outsourced their data protection and availability requirements to ensure business continuity and improved security. Disocer how they successfully transitioned from tape to Virtual Server Replication services to the cloud to realize a host of benefits. 

In this report Ovum calls for a rethink of the traditional IT technology stack, to ensure better interoperability and adaptability. 

Until recently, it was difficult for manufacturers to obtain a true picture of what was happening on the shop floor. Real-time, accurate data reflecting production activity, planned production schedules, quality checks, machine breakdowns, inventory levels or a shortage of materials made it a challenge for shop floor management to keep track.. 

This HP/Microsoft white paper explains how their fast track data warehouse architecture can help you make the decision for hardware selection and configuration. HP and Microsoft working collaboratively can help you obtain the information to successfully integrate your data warehouse. 

Access this case study to see how Lawyers at Duncan & Craig LLP expanded their use of BlackBerry® smartphones beyond daily communications to track the time spent on the phone or sending emails to clients for billing purposes. 

Network Rail’s CIO, Susan Cooklin, says her biggest challenge is increasing the business literacy of her IT staff. She said the rail company faces a period of restructuring and budget pressures. 

This white paper explores the considerations for deploying secure file sharing and collaboration in the cloud. It also discusses the security implications and requirements for ensuring protection of confidential information and compliance with industry and government regulations.