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. 

Based on feedback from almost 650 end-user organizations, this report serves as a roadmap for SMBs looking to improve their analytical capability and achieve Best-in-Class performace through the deployment of BI. 

Read this research report to discover the results of comparison testing between two database management systems - Oracle Database Appliance and Microsoft SQL Server - in terms of the productivity and cost-efficiency differences. 

Desktop virtualization is not a one-size-fits-all proposition: businesses have to be ready to arm themselves with various deployment models that match the specific requirements of the end-user community. This report examines the role that Citrix XenClient plays in desktop transformation via its bare-metal virtualization. 

This podcast is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. Listen how podcasting can become your next hot marketing delivery mechanism. 

Managing a global IT department requires a global mindset, an understanding of different cultures, and an ability to fit the right approach to the needs of the organisation, CIOs at Computer Weekly’s 500 Club heard in February 

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. 

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often reach the point where their executives are considering, or should make, a significant change and/or investment in business management IT. What used to be ruled out as an option for these types of organizations, but now needs to be strongly considered, is ERP. Read this research report to learn more. 

This research from management consultants, Xantus, shows that while there is still a lack of clarity and a reluctance to fully commit to the cloud, there is a general acceptance from CIOs of the benefits and a growing commitment to develop those benefits. 

In order to combat the ever-evolving challenges of today’s networks, it’s time to head back to school in our exclusive Network Evolution University – Featuring three distinct classes and nine progressive learning lessons that explore all there is to know about next generation networks and how to overcome the challenges they present. 

Discover how VMware customers can gain instant browser-based access to full-fledged VMware View desktops from any PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPad, Android, and other devices, e.g., tablet or smartphone, using an HTML5 browser supporting the WebSocket protocol. Zero client support and maintenance required - learn more about this software now! 

This white paper looks at how businesses of different sizes use servers in their data centers. Server sizing and server refreshes are discussed, as well as virtualization and storage considerations, with an emphasis on how Dell and Intel products serve various size organizations.