This white paper compares private cloud solutions from Microsoft and VMware by using private cloud industry standard concepts and defining the technology benefits of Microsoft private cloud solutions. 

Virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) are growing in popularity, however many IT shops don't understand the full potential of this technology beyond improving desktop management. This expert e-guide from SearchVirtualDesktop.com takes a deep dive into the benefits VDI can deliver. 

This solution brief brings up key considerations for deploying cloud computing. Read about new technologies designed to mitigate potential risks so you can enjoy the advantages of this new IT model. 

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. 

This white paper examines the benefits they have noticed so far and the tradeoffs that they hadn't anticipated. Discover the top challenges these organizations face and the technologies they are considering to address them. 

This white paper explores how virtualization has sparked a new wave of innovation in storage. It summarizes how the new generation of solutions can deliver higher IT efficiency, better resource and application management, stronger and more flexible data protection, and lower costs. 

In this week’s issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the future of computer science education now the government has scrapped the current ICT curriculum, and what this means for the IT industry. We talk to an early adopter of the government G-Cloud plan; and we examine the key challenges for network architects. Download the new issue now. 

As an IT administrator what steps can you take to help your organization benefit the most from the mobile revolution? This guide offers practical, fresh ideas to help you lower costs, maximize benefits and map a strategy. 

Cloud computing continues to gain momentum as a cost reduction/containment strategy. Learn how to justify your cloud investment and realize the short and long-term financial benefits. 

Managing multiple platforms for servers, storage, operating systems and network bandwidth is costly, inefficient and prone to errors. 

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. 

Learn why a server refresh is important for small to midsized businesses, the many benefits of adopting new technology, the difference between dedicated and virtual servers, how to calculate ROI and more. 

This paper examines the impact of de-duplication in a disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup and recovery environment.