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 white paper, discover the top three reasons organizations are embracing this new IT technology. Continue reading and learn the differences between private and public clouds and a recommended hybrid solution. 

We are excited to announce our Information Governance Online Symposium – an online classroom designed to provide progressive learning content specifically for your senior IT, records management and compliance teams. 

This White Paper is intended to help organizations who are attempting to set up an enterprise architecture practice. It shows how organizations can use a modular, iterative, and incremental approach in order to develop an architectural capability that is otherwise a large and complex undertaking. 

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. 

Dell can provide a holistic Windows 7 migration strategy mapped to customer requirements, underpinned by proven experience, comprehensive services, and automated tools. Find out why Windows 7 is the first OS that organizations are aggressively pushing to existing PCs as well as new PCs. 

This guide discusses the two missions of cloud computing networks, as well as how to accomplish these goals. Also included are five requirements for successful cloud computing networks. 

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. 

Content provided by Google. Today's business climate requires a robust communications platform — one that can handle peak information loads, global collaboration and continuous mobility. View this exclusive webcast for a comprehensive overview of one of the latest cloud-based communication and collaboration suites available on the market today. 

The overriding goals for Data Centre Consolidation, the G-Cloud and the Applications Store for Government are:Reduce ICT costs;Provide open competition and create a vibrant marketplace enabling the best product at the best price;Create flexibility. 

In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the economic benefits of plans to release more government data for wider re-use by software developers. We announce the winners of our Social Media Awards, and hear what the IT industry thinks of the new UK cyber security strategy. Download the new issue now. 

In this e-zine, compare the trade-offs of private and public cloud computing. Find out how you can measure, monitor and optimize the performance of applications in the cloud. Plus, learn how you can develop a solid plan for virtualizing your applications.