In this week's issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the key technologies that retailers are turning to for IT-enabling customers' Christmas shopping. We examine research revealing the huge cost of application software that fails to meet requirements; and we talk to one of the pioneers of agile software development. Download the new issue now. 

This white paper introduces a new type of virtual solution designed specifically to improve maintenance, management and mobility in today's virtual infrastructures. By minimizing latency across long distances, this technology allows for the quick and efficient delivery of data and applications from one server to another - all with minimal downtime. 

By planning for problems now, you can avoid them all together. Check out this white paper, Quick Start Guide for Oracle SOA Suite 11gR1, for an extensive look at how you can properly implement an Oracle service-oriented architecture (SOA) at your organization. 

This white paper provides a general overview of SAM benefits, and then addresses the specific issues involved in getting SAM up and running in your organization. 

In this E-Guide learn how Microsoft Hyper-V fits into the server virtualization landscape, with insight on exactly what Hyper-V has to offer, and analysis of how the Microsoft technology stacks up against the competition. 

This paper outlines the common CCNA-level commands that you should be familiar with when troubleshooting. 

This white paper introduces the Server Manager console and will help you find your way around it, so that you can get up to speed with Server 2008 quickly. 

In this webcast, IT consultant Andrew Kutz traces the role of backup in virtual environments, starting with the early adopters and moving to today's top backup methodologies. 

More IT pros are searching for effective ways to ensure the success of their desktop virtualization deployments.  But before success can be guaranteed, check out this podcast and learn the importance of deploying a desktop virtualization pilot first. 

Why is a pilot implementation so important?  This learning session will help you understand how a desktop virtualization pilot works, how to select the right user group, why it’s critical to the success of a full desktop virtualization implementation; and what you need to consider before getting started. 

This learning session will help you understand how a desktop virtualization pilot works, how to select the right user group, why it’s critical to the success of a full desktop virtualization implementation; and what you need to consider before getting started. 

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. 

Join the mobility experts at Mobility Partners and Sybase iAnywhere on January 24th at 2pm ET to learn how your organization can realize competitive advantage from your investments in mobility.