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Editorial & Analysis

Jessica Twentyman provides editorial and in-depth analysis in our regular bulletin on the technology market. Read the latest articles from our range of experts, guest bloggers and contributors.

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What happens when the cloud fails?

22 Nov 2011

Cloud-outage horror stories tell us little about the relative safety and reliability of cloud computing. More mature thinking is required, says Jessica Twentyman.

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Today’s networks – more prehistoric than dinosaurs?

22 Nov 2011

Are advances in server and storage technology delivering their full potential? No, because the network is holding organisations back, say Trevor Dearing at Juniper Networks and Simon Brown at Scalable.

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Talking user virtualisation with AppSense

22 Nov 2011

Simon Townsend of AppSense talks to IP EXPO Bulletin about what he believes sets this much talked-about company apart from its competitors.

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CIOs lack cloud skills, says KPMG

22 Nov 2011

It’s time for IT pros to address the “less glamorous” aspects of cloud computing and develop their sourcing and managing skills if the cloud is to deliver on its promise.

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Using dashboards to tell the IT performance story

22 Nov 2011

Using dashboards to tell the IT performance story

Successful IT teams have many things in common. They understand their organisation’s business goals, own IT objectives and deploy resources effectively. And in almost all cases, they use dashboards to help them stay the course.

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OPINION: Providing users with a seamless, controlled wired/wireless experience

22 Nov 2011

Today’s users want the freedom to access applications and information from any device and any location. IT teams want to control access, maintain security and contain costs. How can these two sets of apparently conflicting objectives be reconciled, asks Simon Brown, managing director of Scalable?

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Market Watch: Fast times for WAN optimisation

22 Nov 2011

This one-time niche market is experiencing unprecedented growth and attention, but while new entrants continue to join the fray, a serious shake-out can’t be far ahead, says Jessica Twentyman.

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The pay-as-you-go network?

22 Nov 2011

The pay-as-you-go network?

Brocade recently announced a new subscription service for networking infrastructure buyers. If it proves successful, a legion of copycat services from other networking vendors will no doubt follow, says Jessica Twentyman.

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Workshifters still maintain work/life balance, says survey

22 Nov 2011

Latest findings from iPass Mobile Working Report suggest that mobile workers work longer hours but are more satisfied employees.

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Service desk transitions

22 Nov 2011

Service desk transitions

Every organisation has an IT service desk. Some are formal functions with dedicated staff while others are just 'the person' internal IT customers go to when they need help."Why user experience narratives trump device efficiency metrics"

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Five things you may not know about your desktop environment

22 Nov 2011

Richard Pegden, director of product marketing at Centrix Software, gives a guided tour, pointing out opportunities for improvements and new efficiencies.

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Expert opinion: A new look at IT security

22 Nov 2011

Vladimir Jirasek, experienced IT security specialist and director of the UK & Ireland chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance, gives his take on a security model that truly supports business needs.

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Best Practice: Delivering critical clinical applications at Liverpool Women’s Hospital

22 Nov 2011

Dr Zafar Chaudry, CIO at Liverpool Women’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the next-generation network he’s put in place for secure and reliable data transfer, today and tomorrow.

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The future of email management

22 Nov 2011

The future of email management

As Warwickshire County Council announces plans to move its email infrastructure to the cloud, Jessica Twentyman looks at new research from analyst firm MWD that explores other organisations’ readiness for this trend.

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A six-point case for virtualised wireless networks

22 Nov 2011

David Galton-Fenzi, group sales and marketing director at IT distributor Zycko, challenges IT decision-makers to consider the benefits of shifting to virtualised wLANs.

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