FAQ: Cloud computing, demystified
Most shops already use products from different providers, survey says
What makes the most sense for your business?
Get many of the benefits of having multiple computers without much of the cost.
Install and run Windows on your Mac using virtualisation programs
Five key lessons
Ways to prepare for a virtualised environment
Walk through the numerous factors influencing the choice of virtualisation software.
IT execs duck user gripes and odd pricing schemes with covert jobs.
Don't try this at home...
Streaming virtual applications to users can cut IT support costs
The path to the virtualisation pay-off is littered with hazards.
Some users sceptical of open source options, say conference attendees
Create virtual machines, run Windows XP applications
Microsoft's new operating system is nearly here
An upgrade from VMware ESX to vSphere doesn't have to mean throwing your old hosts away
Server-side tools can put any Windows application into the cloud, keeping virtual instances of your applications ready at any time.
Free virtualisation tool can give your Mac multiple personalities
Creating a virtual server with next to nothing
Follow the adventures and misadventures of fictional Fergenschmeir in depth as it deploys its first virtual servers
You can save time and money with virtual servers - it just takes thinking about
Analysts suggests asking critical questions before diving into virtualisation
Moving toward a virtualised data centre? Don't let these missteps happen to you.
Streaming virtual applications to users can cut IT support costs
Using virtualisation to protect multiple production applications with one disaster recovery server
SANs tuned for virtualisationWhether you're using virtualisation to make large applications more manageable or to consolidate many small applications, a SAN packed with features that ease the management of storage for virtual machines is a good thing.
With the release of the Office 2010 beta, the general public finally gets to check out how Microsoft plans to deliver on its promises for the next edition of its flagship productivity suite.
For a closer look, check out our Office 2010 slideshow read more...
Here is our pick of some of the best touchscreen laptops on the market today. read more...
The Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 convertible laptop is built for business. Running on the Centrino 2 vPro chipset and packed to the gills with IT-friendly security features, it's designed to be an efficient portable workstation for the mobile professional. read more...
In the laptop world, touchscreens have mostly been limited to business minded Tablet PCs. But the HP TouchSmart tx2 gets props for bringing touch to the masses. read more...
Here is our pick of some of the best small business software tools on the market today to set up and run your business. read more...
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Questions to ask your service provider to ensure you get the VoIP service you need
With careful choice of partner, your business can have all the advantages of VoIP access - reduced costs, flexibility and simplicity - without the drawbacks.
This white paper is your guide to ensure you get right the VoIP service and details the pitfalls which businesses would do well to avoid.
Explore the challenges in making the journey to ITIL and the criteria for selecting consulting services
By following ITIL practices, your IT organisation will become more closely integrated with the business. We recommend making the journey to ITIL in a sequence of six incremental steps, the phases of which are driven through execution of a strategic transformational roadmap.
Webcast: IT Financial Management: Cost Optimisation for Efficiency and Agility.
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Join this webcast to learn about the techniques and technologies that can help you prove the value of IT to the business by understanding the true cost of today's IT services and those that will be necessary to deliver future success.
