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?
ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
Computer Weekly's CW500 Club heard from IT leaders plotting a roadmap to software-defined everything – this presentation was given by Rob White, executive director of the global database group at Morgan Stanley.
EBOOK:
In this week's Computer Weekly, as CIOs come to terms with the Meltdown and Spectre processor flaws that make every computer a security risk, we examine how to protect your IT estate. We find out how Alexa-style smart speakers can help with CRM strategies. And we look at how the public sector is implementing DevOps. Read the issue now.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, as HP splits into two companies, we find out how HP Inc is staking its future on 3D printers and reinventing the PC market. We ask if OpenStack, the open source private cloud software, is ready for mainstream adoption. And we meet some of the Silicon Valley startups hoping to disrupt corporate IT. Read the issue now.
EZINE:
In this week's Computer Weekly, as the US ramps up semiconductor sanctions on China, we examine the ramifications across the tech sector. Cyber criminals are turning to new forms of encryption – we talk to the Dutch researchers trying to catch them. And we look at what cloud providers need to do to improve customer experience. Read the issue now.
ANALYST REPORT:
Read this Forrester report to examine the case for a faster device refresh cycle, 3 advantages of an accelerated device refresh process (hint: one is security), and 8 benefits realized from a two-year refresh cycle.
CASE STUDY:
KFC, the global fast food chain, was upgrading to a new software platform, and they needed to upgrade its existing point-of-sale (POS) equipment that would support the new software regulations. In this brief case study, find out which POS system KFC ultimately chose, and discover the benefits they experienced from the hardware upgrade.
EGUIDE:
In the following e-guide, experts relay recommendations to secure IP printing and fax devices. Learn where to find guidance on copier and multifunction device security, and how often you should perform vulnerability scans on printers and related systems.
