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Aruba [email protected] EMEA Atmosphere: a new generation of Wi-Fi user

Aruba [email protected] EMEA Atmosphere 2014 brought together engineers, customers and innovators to learn more about the future of wireless networking, and the dawn of the 'Third Place' and 'Generation Mobile'
What’s new in SQL Server 2014

We give Microsoft’s latest release of SQL Server a test drive to find out if the new features really make the effort of upgrading worthwhile

Skolkovo Innovation Centre - Russia's Silicon Valley?

The Russian government is ploughing billions of rubles into creating a rival to Silicon Valley - but will the Skolkovo Innovation Centre succeed?
Chelsea Pensioners go online with Wi-Fi upgrade

The historic Royal Hospital Chelsea has turned to Ruckus Wireless to overcome an aging legacy broadband deployment and keep its residents – the famous Chelsea Pensioners – online
Cisco Live! 18th-22nd May 2014

This week Cisco held its annual Cisco Live conference in its namesake, San Francisco
Can Microsoft make Surface Pro 3 the best tablet for BYOD?

Microsoft has unveiled its latest Surface Pro tablet, which now boasts a 12 inch screen, making it an option as a laptop replacement.
Berlin: A hotbed of European technology startups

Berlin is one of the hottest new places to be an entrepreneur with technology startups from all over the world heading to the German capital
Test drive: Is Microsoft Office for iPad a strong start for mobile Office?

Microsoft unveiled Office for iPad on 27 March 2014, with immediate availability in Apple’s App Store.
FDM everywoman awards 2014 winners: Photos

View images of the winners of the FDM everywoman awards 2014 and read why they won.
The Cyber Security Challenge UK 2014

The Cyber Security Challenge UK is a series of events designed to test the ability of thousands of amateur applicants who have skills in the cyber security space.
Heroes of the web

Tim Berners-Lee published his proposal for the web 25 years ago. We trace back the major developments that made it worldwide.
Application development on Microsoft's hybrid cloud

After a slow start, Microsoft Azure is progressing rapidly and has become a strong hybrid cloud choice for businesses. Tim Anderson reports.
UK IT spending to outpace rest of Europe in 2014

Computer Weekly research reveals the IT spending priorities for UK and European organisations in 2014.
UK IT spending will outpace rest of Europe in 2014

Computer Weekly research reveals the IT spending priorities for UK and European organisations in 2014.
IT Priorities Europe 2014 - networking

We pick out the headline graphs from our annual IT Priorities survey, showing what networking technologies are the most important to businesses in Europe
The best tablet for the job

Windows 8 devices offer enterprise-grade computing but, as Android tablets exploit consumer appeal, other specifications will matter too.
Survey: Virtualisation the engine for key storage projects

Server virtualisation drives key storage projects for European and UK IT departments, with disaster recovery and virtual server backup high on to-do lists
A preview of the new TfL HTML5 website

Transport for London is getting ready to launch a complete refresh of its website, optimised for mobile access from tablets and smartphones.
40 years ago today: Computer Weekly January 24 1974

The National Museum of Computing has a full copy of every print edition of Computer Weekly since our first in September 1966, and is now digitising the archive.
UK cloud computing priorities 2014

Research from Computer Weekly and TechTarget shows UK businesses are the most committed to cloud in Europe
Top IT priorities for 2014 in Europe

Exclusive Computer Weekly research showing how IT decision makers are spending their 2014 budgets.
IT at the WWF Living Planet Centre

WWF’s Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK and aims to demonstrate to the public using technology how it is possible for people to live in harmony with nature
System Mechanic 12 Review

Computer Weekly reviews the System Mechanic 12 designed to keep your PC running at top speed and free from unwanted files.
A trip to Microsoft's European Azure cloud datacentre in Dublin

Computer Weekly visits Microsoft's European datacentre in Dublin and speaks to its chief designer.
Computer Weekly UKtech50: Rising stars 2013

During Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 awards today in London, we also announced our top 10 rising stars from the IT and technology industry
UKtech50 2013 – the most influential people in UK IT

Computer Weekly has announced the fourth annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy
Argos: a digital retailer

Argos has unveiled its first digital concept store, as part of the retailer’s aim to become a digital retailer over the next four and half years.
Review of ITinvolve for Knowledge Management

Managing the knowledge of IT support teams is vital to reduce issue resolution times. The ITSM Review takes a look at the collaboration features in ITinvolve.
Key take aways from the Gartner Symposium 2013

Computer Weekly attended this year's Gartner Symposium in Barcelona. In this picture gallery we highlight the main themes.
How to build a data centre fire protection plan

Avoid a bonfire in your data centre with these tips on how to create a data centre fire protection plan.
Wellcome Trust maps big data genetics with DDN HPC storage

The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute has invested in DDN SFA10K HPC storage to support petabytes of big data generated by genetic mapping and research into diseases such as malaria
SmartSantander, a smarter city

The city of Santander in Spain calls itself a smart city. It has introduce 20,000 sensors which communicate lighting, car parking, transport, water irrigation and waste management to improve services for its citizens.
Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2013 winners

The Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2013 winners have been revealed. View pictures of the awards ceremony at VMworld Europe in Barcelona.
SAP provides Extreme Sailing Series analytics platform

Since 2007, the Extreme Sailing Series has brought together 40-foot multihulls designed especially for match racing. SAP provides a dedicated application to manage the Extreme Sailing race start.
Microsoft Server 2012 R2: the OS for the hybrid cloud

Microsoft has released Windows Server 2012 R2, along with an R2 update to System Center 2012. Tim Anderson takes the new OS on a test drive.
10 security reasons to upgrade to iOS 7

Even if it did not include numerous security fixes, iOS 7 has compelling reasons for corporates to adopt it to improve their security
Raspberry Pi Foundation ships millionth Pi manufactured in the UK

Raspberry Pi Foundation ships millionth Pi manufactured in the UK.
Big trends from Oracle OpenWorld 2013: Big data and cloud

Oracle tackled issues of big data and cloud head on at its annual OpenWorld 2013 user conference in San Francisco
How Amadeus keeps travellers moving

Computer Weekly visits the Amadeus datacentre just outside Munich, which provides mission critical IT for the travel industry.
How to become a system administrator

Thinking of becoming a systems administrator? Find out what’s needed.
Six tips on how to create a clear project plan

A six-step approach for the project manager on how to create a project plan.
Humans are the ultimate mobile platform – pictures from Intel Developer Forum 2013

"How can computers change the world?" asks the chip giant, Intel at its annual Developer Forum in San Francisco.
Apple launches latest additions to product line: iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iOS7

Apples introduces two new handsets: iPhone 5S and 5C, and its latest operating system iOS7
Women in Computing through the years: Computer Weekly’s Archive

The National Museum of Computing has dug through the Computer Weekly archive to find articles on women in tech through the years.
Mercedes AMG Petronas' road to a better network

The Formula One team partners with Tata Communications to bring faster network speeds and better data anlaysis track-side
Rapid7 United 2013 Security Summit

View the pics from Rapid7’s recent security summit in Boston.
Introducing the BIG Awards semi-finalists

Here’s a handful of the semi-finalists, who have a range of innovative tech in both the B2B and B2C space.
Cross-platform app development - is there one tool to rule them all?

One code base, multiple targets is the renaissance of cross-platform development. Tim Anderson looks at a selection of mobile development tools
British Airways unveils its new Airbus A380

The new addition to the BA fleet - the Airbus A380
The Future Is Here: A New Industrial Revolution

London’s Design Museum is housing an exhibition on the future of manufacturing
Rising Stars: Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013

See who made the list of Most Influential Women in UK IT 2013 Rising Stars.
The 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013

Find out the results of our Women in Technology Awards, ranking the top 25 most influential women in UK IT 2013.
Computer Weekly European User Awards for Enterprise Software: Winners

The winners of the Computer Weekly European User Awards for Enterprise Software have been announced. See images of the winners.
A tour of the Aston Martin factory

Luxury car maker Aston Martin combines high tech and traditional craftsmanship to design and manufacture its hand made cars
Software Gallery opens at the National Museum of Computing

The National Museum of Computing has opened a new exhibit charting the history of software
Review: HP Pavilion Chromebook

At £249, the HP Pavilion Chromebook is the cheapest laptop from HP. We test it out in a corporate environment.
Windows Server 2012 R2: a first look

Microsoft has announced Windows Server 2012 R2, which brings Azure technology to private clouds
Review of LiveCode 6.0 cross platform software development

Scottish cross-platform programming specialist RunRev released its LiveCode 6.0 software recently, with a promise of drag and drop programming.
Microsoft brings Surface Pro tablet to the UK

Following the launch of Windows 8 and the Windows RT-powered Surface tablet, Microsoft is introducing a full-blown tablet for Windows 8 Professional
Rare Apple 1 computer goes under the hammer

A rare and original Apple 1 Computer from 1976 will be auctioned off this month. Less than 50 are estimated to still be in circulation, with only six fully functional. The first computer to offer a complete motherboard was a revolution to home computing and changed the way people interacted with the technology forever.
Two approaches to WAN optimisation

The two main barriers to WAN optimisation are cost and complexity. We look at low-cost, simple to configure alternatives
Standard Bank uses SAP to bring mobile banking to communities

Many people in South Africa do not have a bank account. Standard Bank has used SAP to help people get started with banking.
UK Computer Science Education in the 21st century – Restoring Turing’s Legacy

Consultant and C-level exectuive, Yva Thakurdas assesses the scale of the UK IT skills gap, analyses its causes and potential solutions in this PowerPoint presentation.
Mega vendors: Quarterly results Q1 2013

A number of the larger IT suppliers reported their quarterly financial results for the first quarter of 2013.
One man’s mission to uncover a WWII decryption machine

How Brian Randell unlocked the secrets of Colossus, the world’s first programmable computer.
See who won at the 2013 FDM everywoman Technology Awards

View all the pictures from the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards
IT Management for Business (ITMB) degree students demonstrate their ideas to employers

CA Technologies hosted an ITMB student event in association with eSkills, at Ditton Park in Datchet. See all the pictures here.
How are schools using the Raspberry Pi?

PA Consulting Group challenged schools, universities and inventors to use the Raspberry Pi to make the world a better place. See some of the entries.
How to configure Mac OS X Server

How to secure Mac OS X Server using global password policies and data loss prevention
Mobile World Congress 2013

Computer Weekly headed to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, the world's largest gathering of mobile-minded folk
HP's new Slate 7 Android tablet

HP has launched its latest attempt to break into the tablet market with its Slate 7 tablet at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The tablet runs Android Jelly Bean and offers Google services.
2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards: See who made the shortlist

Finalists of the 2013 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced. Find out who made the shortlist.
European IT services spending priorities 2013

Find out the results of TechTarget's 2013 European services purchase intentions survey.
BYOD with VMware

New Windows 8 tablets and laptops are great...but not exactly corporate. So why not run a Windows 7 virtual machine?
Five steps to turn Windows 8 into Windows 7

Windows 8 ships with new PCs, but many people prefer the old user interface. Here is a guide to getting it back.
Images from the Bett Show 2013

Find out what took place at the education show Bett this year.
IT Security Purchasing Intentions 2013 - Europe

TechTarget surveyed 250+ IT pros about security media purchasing in Europe.
The human face of Big Data

Former Time, Life and national Geographic photographer Rick Smolan visualises and navigates the world of Big Data.
UKTI and the best UK start-ups at CES 2013

Winners of the UKTI best start-ups competition travelled to CES in Las Vegas to promote their products in the US.
Bigger is better at CES 2013

This year's Consumer Electronics Show was dominated by the big screen, with the world's largest mobile screen and a 110-inch TV, CES was all about "bigger is better"
Extreme teleworking from Everest Base Camp

Technical project manager Astrid Byro is planning to work remotely from 5000m above sea-level in the Himalayas using a Kindle Fire
12 Days of Christmas Computer Weekly Gift Guide

Choose from an array of gadgets reviewed on the Computer Weekly Inspect-a-Gadget blog during the run up to Christmas.
Securing Macs in the enterprise

A Mac can be more secure than Windows, yet just as insecure; it is harder to configure, easier to use; will not fit in the enterprise, but does not need to.
10 Enterprise Social Media Trends of 2013 -- IDC

Discover the enterprise social media trends in 2013. Read Top 10 IDC predictions regarding social networking and CIOs.
Highlights from PwC’s State of Information Security Survey, India 2013

We bring you excerpts from PwC’s India survey on the state of information security as part of this photofeature.
Scrum methodology FAQ for Indian professionals

An agile software development methodology, SCRUM has become popular in India over the last few years. Get all your Scrum-related queries answered here.
Infrastructure as a Service on Windows Azure

Microsoft’s Azure cloud was conceived as an abstracted platform for applications. It now offers infrastructure as a service.
The story of five CIO entrepreneurs in India

Want to start your own business? Let the story of these five Indian CIO entrepreneurs kindle the entrepreneurial fire in you.
UKtech50 2012 - The most influential people in UK IT

We run down the top 20 names from this year's Computer Weekly UKtech50 list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT
World’s oldest digital computer is back in action

Built in 1951 the WITCH computer has been brought back to life thanks to The National Museum of Computing.
Digitising the BFI National Archive

The BFI has the largest film archive in the world, with 200,000 films and nearly 900,000 TV shows in its collection. Of that, 75% is British. The institute is undergoing a major digitisation programme in under to preserve its wealth of social history and bring the archive’s treasures to millions.
Scenes from EMC Momentum Vienna 2012

EMC Momentum took place in Vienna this year, at the Messe Wien Congress Centre. 1,100 EMC attendees descended on the conference for hands-on-labs and a selection of sessions. View photos from the event here.
Review: System Mechanic from Iolo

Computer Weekly reviews System Mechanic software from Iolo
Microsoft in New York: Windows 8, Surface and Times Square

At the Microsoft launch event in New York, the company unveiled Windows 8, its Surface tablet and opened its Times Square store
10 robust USB drive security tools for India Inc

USB drives are ubiquitous in Indian businesses, but pose security threats as they are easily lost/stolen. Here are 10 tools to ensure robust USB security.
Scenes from the everywoman leadership academy

Over 100 ladies attended the everywoman leadership academy recently, at Cisco’s offices in Feltham. View pictures from the day and which speakers were present
Developing software for Windows 8

With Windows 8, Microsoft hopes to make developing enterprise client applications easier, but will compatibility be an issue?
Scenes from VMworld Europe 2012

See what VMworld Europe looked like this year, in Barcelona, and the different activities around the show.
Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012: Winners

The winners of the Best of VMworld Europe User Awards 2012 have been announced. Find all the pics from the awards here and details of the winning projects.
A tour of London’s Victorian sewers: Geo Networks cabling system

Computer Weekly takes a tour of Wick Lane sewers to see how Geo Networks works in partnership with Thames Water to house its fibre cabling system.