Who wants sweaty assets?
Maintaining an IT platform that supports the business is no easy thing - and being told to do more with less isn't exactly helpful. IT Lifecycle management (ITLM) offers a way to create a more...
View ArticlerPath rBuilder 5.8 targets 'deployment dysfunction' for Windows apps, expands...
For most IT organizations, deploying Windows apps into production is complex, cumbersome, and time-consuming. That complexity can lead to long delays in full deployments that leave a dark cloud hanging...
View ArticleWhy HTML5 enables more businesses to deliver more apps to more mobile devices...
The emphasis on capabilities is moving from hardcore coders -- with mastery of embedded platforms and tools -- to more mainstream graphical and scripting-skilled workers.
View ArticleDave Shirk on how HP's Instant-On Enterprise takes aim at new demands on...
What we've launched with this vision is to put the foundations in place to make that possible and take a journey with our clients both from the business side and government side and help them move down...
View ArticleNetezza still sparkles after acquisition by IBM
In November 2010 I attended two separate user conferences, both at the same venue (The Mayfair Hotel in Central London) and hosted by two different enterprise solutions companies with a common...
View ArticleConvergent Software launches software complaint to new Library Standard
Some of you have been following my articles may remember an article I wrote about Convergent Software (A demonstrator for the new standards for RFID in Libraries) in February 2009. Well this week,...
View ArticleVirtual Assistants improve accessibility
For anyone with a disability, navigating a website is likely to take longer than it would for a fully able person. If you have very good eyesight, good hand-eye coordination, the ability to scan text...
View ArticleSo, what is data virtualisation?
Data virtualisation is the latest technology to enjoy its moment in the hypelight and there has been some considerable debate within the blogosphere about what it actually is and what its...
View ArticleHP's vision for driving more printed pages by harnessing the cloud, mobility...
At its recent Analyst Summit in San Francisco, HP delivered a strong vision on how it aims to grow its printing revenues across consumer, SMB, enterprise and commercial markets.
View ArticleWSO2 launches Stratos offerings as PaaS for open source cloud middleware
Stratos provides the same capabilities to organizations that want the benefits of a PaaS running on their own premises.
View ArticleEvent, Decision (Rule), Process - The Anatomy of Event Driven processing
A lot has been written over the years about the way processes work within organisations. However, when one really looks under the covers what we find is that every process is driven by an event. Once...
View ArticleHardware hassles? Time to make it someone else's headache
For most organisations, the lifecycle of IT equipment is straightforward: buy it, provision it, run it, deprovision it and dispose of it. Simple and reasonably effective.
View ArticleDigital Marketers and IT folk must become more interdependent
Gartner says IT budgets should be taken off the IT Department and given to the line-of-business departments. By 2015, they say 35% of IT spend will be outside the IT Department's control (largely...
View ArticleWindows backup as malware?
We're all told that hard disks fail and that we must always backup everything - but is system backup actually a security threat? Well, at one level, it is, of course; if I wanted to put malware into...
View ArticleCloud approach to IT service desk brings analysis, lower costs and self-help...
A common data architecture and fast SaaS delivery benefits combine to improve the efficiency, cost, and result of IT support of end users.
View ArticleEstablishing a Brand Identity using Google+
With the abundance of social networks that spring up on an almost daily basis, you may wonder whether Google+ is just another passing fad, or is it going to be the next big trend? Here's my views on...
View ArticleBloor Research joins national campaign to help disabled people get online
Bloor Research is proud to announce it has become a partner of a major new national campaign to raise awareness about the barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing the internet and...
View ArticleGet Ahead! Overlaying Microsoft SCOM To Manage Messaging Complexity
Users find that Microsoft SCOM doesn't provide the granularity and ease-of-use they need. New Quocirca report identifies five best practice requirements
View ArticleIT Purchasing: If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've...
The world of technology a confusing place, however, this does not mean that retailers should carry on purchasing IT without understanding exactly how it delivers value to the organisation
View ArticleThe dangers of the Christmas period, and how businesses can avoid them
Hardware failures are a source of constant annoyance and disruption for business throughout the year, but when these failures occur at Christmas, it can be more damaging than ever
View ArticleShould retailers worry about offering WiFi services?
Without employing a viable Wi-Fi network, businesses could be missing out on a host of potential opportunities, in terms of operations, marketability, satisfaction, and sales.
View ArticleIs quality more important than cost when it comes to reducing IT downtime in...
As we look back on 2014, it seems that retailers across the country are still struggling to maintain their IT provision and this is continuing to impact sales.
View ArticleExpand and Deliver: Essential IT insight for successful retail expansion
Despite mixed views in the media, there is clearly an air of optimism for many retailers. But behind all the celebrations, the reality of making retail expansion a success goes far beyond what you see...
View ArticleIn-Sourcing or Out-Sourcing? How to best manage Break-Fix Maintenance
Cost-cutting remains high on the agenda for retailers across the UK and you only have to look at the current strategies of many of the UK's big retailers to see the extent to which this is driving IT...
View ArticleSelf Service Checkouts May Not Be The Best Option For Retailers
Simon Phillips, Retail Sales at Barron McCann discusses why the trend for self-service checkouts may be reversing.
View ArticleRetail Technology: It's About Evolution, Not Revolution
Rob Griffiths, Head of Projects, discusses some of the key issues driving retail technology decision making over the coming months
View Article'Ready for the rush': Top tips for preparing retail IT systems for the...
Christmas is a critical time in the calendar for any retailer, and so Barron McCann advises all retailers evaluate their systems before they're tested by the most intense demands of the year.
View ArticleDemand for Managed Print Services on the rise
Managed Print Solutions are on the rise, and the savings and workflow improvements these services can bring easily explains their new found popularity.
View ArticleRed Hat - the open source conglomerate
Red Hat faces the same challenges as any technology vendor with a broad product portfolio. However, it remains loyal to its open source ideals.
View ArticleWhen IT goes critical
Critical IT events are an inevitability for any organisation. However, new Quocirca research shows that effective operational intelligence can reduce their impact and cost.
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