In this week’s Computer Weekly, we look at the importance of IT strategy when budgets are under pressure. The first part of our Buyer’s Guide to virtualisation examines the barriers preventing many organisations from adopting the technology; and Transport for London’s CIO talks about how IT helps avoid Olympic travel chaos. Download the issue now. 

In this week’s Computer Weekly, we mark the 10th anniversary of Microsoft’s Bill Gates announcing the Trustworthy Computing initiative, and ask if it has made IT more secure. We look at what Oracle’s latest developments mean for its software users running rivals’ servers, and conclude our Buyer’s Guide to IT consumerisation. Download the issue now. 

This case study follows the journey taken by BMC Software to find the solution to their expanding VMware storage needs in the data-center and remote offices. In this paper, you'll learn about the solutions considered, how they arrived at the final decision and the benefits realized by using cloud integrated enterprise storage. Read on to learn more 

Read this white paper for an inside view of the industry-leading HP technologies of the HP CloudSystem. You'll also learn of three CloudSystem offerings and their major extensions. 

This report provides an overview of the inherent risks when operating an insecure print environment and discusses the current market landscape while recommending some best practices for adopting an integrated information and print security strategy. 

In this exclusive Gartner report, compare the top vendors offering public cloud IaaS with a graphical, easy to understand representation of each vendor's standing in terms of ability to execute and completeness of vision. Access the link within for a link to the full report. 

Cloud computing is making its way into the public sector, enabling significant cost-savings and providing the tools to enhance communication, monitoring and security. Take a look at this videocast for an in-depth look at the use of the cloud in the public sector and learn about four basic models you can leverage for successful cloud adoption. 

In the early days of the beta version of what became known as Exchange 2007, the internet was littered with rumors and speculation about the demise of Exchange Public Folders. In this white paper we will examine Exchange Public Folders and consider where they fit in our plans for a messaging infrastructure. 

Ovum analyses data growth, big data, disk shortages, public cloud storage, flash memory, and other storage trends. 

The UK public sector is in the midst of a period of transformation and improving citizen engagement will be key to the success of this change. 

Many IT pros are considering the idea of moving to a public cloud environment. But organizations still do not like the idea of putting sensitive corporate data onto a shared, public infrastructure. Gain insight about Dell private cloud solutions that can help address the concerns surrounding a public cloud, including security. 

Discover how you can support private, hybrid and public clouds on a single, unified platform and get the help you need to make your cloud deployment a success. Read more about this platform and the benefits of choosing a seasoned IT provider to help you transition to the cloud in this white paper. 

How can you navigate this sea of conflicting data to find the right cloud solution for your organization? Read this expert e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com for insight and analysis on the most important differences in private, public and hybrid clouds.