ANALYST REPORT:
The dread of any IT manager is in making a significant purchase of hardware or software to then find that they are 'locked in' to one supplier. But analyst Clive Longbottom asks, is this still the case?
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how technology is fighting poverty by increasing financial inclusion. We examine how best to manage the challenges of Microsoft's new plan for ongoing Windows 10 updates. And we find out how data innovation at Lloyd's of London is supporting a wider digital modernisation. Read the issue now.
EGUIDE:
Application programming interfaces (APIs) are moving beyond the domain of software development. They offer a way for organisations to work closely with an extended ecosystem of business partners, who are able to build value-added software-powered products and services.
EZINE:
An app aimed at helping dementia patients and their families has been developed by the Alzheimer Society in the Netherlands and has been welcomed with enthusiasm.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the mingling of virtual and physical worlds and find positive applications and worrisome implications from augmented reality. We find out how to run a virtual hackathon during the pandemic – pizza still included. And we look at how to improve performance of your private cloud. Read the issue now.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, the UK government has committed £1bn to the semiconductor sector – but can it ever compete with the US and China? The potential of 5G networking could transform manufacturing – we examine the implications. Read the issue now.
EGUIDE:
One huge advantage digital transformation brings with it is the phenomenon of intelligent workload management. In this 17-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the various tools available, asset management best practices and the complications to look out for with hybrid and multicloud deployments.
EGUIDE:
The National Museum of Computing has trawled the Computer Weekly archives for another selection of articles highlighting significant articles published in the month of June over the past few decades.
EGUIDE:
Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) is taking over for traditional WAN, but not without taking a few lessons from its predecessor. Because of this, we have seen two significant trends in SD-WAN emerge; SD-WAN and WAN optimization techniques are merging and SD-WAN as a service. Access this e-guide for details.
WHITE PAPER:
One of the most promising paths to virtualization continues to be a software-defined data center (SDDC). A SDDC gives your organization access to the benefits of the private cloud while also delivering a unified configuration of applications, resources, and infrastructure. Read OVHcloud’s white paper to better understand the basics of the SDDC now.