Computer Weekly – 27 August 2013: The internet of things – the devices are taking over
In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how the internet will soon be dominated by machines and sensors, rather than people, and examine the challenges posed by the internet of things. We also look at how to protect an organisation’s data assets from security breaches. And how will SAP’s cloud and in-memory expansion affect existing customers? Read the issue now.
How devices are taking over the internet
By 2020, there will be close to a trillion sensors sending data over the web. Cars, buildings, vending machines and heart monitors will soon be routinely reporting their status through the internet to other machines. What does it mean for the future of the web?
How will SAP’s cloud and in-memory expansion affect existing customers?
As SAP expands its cloud and in-memory computing businesses, we look at how the software company is adapting its strategy to market forces
The attackers are in your network! So what action will you take now?
Much is said about protecting the organisation’s data assets with defence in depth but precisely what measures does this require?
Buyer’s guide to software asset management – part three: IT directors attack dire software licensing schemes
Software licensing is a contentious issue. Businesses are accused of software piracy if there is a licence shortfall, but software companies are making it difficult for IT departments to buy legitimate software.
Case study: Lancashire Care NHS Trust opts for mobile BI to enhance performance
Lancashire Care NHS Trust has implemented a mobile business intelligence (BI) to improve clinicians’ performance and the quality of patient healthcare, in the areas of mental health and community care.
Carphone Warehouse takes to the cloud to support its B2B offering
David Byrne from Carphone Warehouse talks about juggling roles as enterprise architecture director and CIO for the mobile phone retailer’s business-to-business division.
Opinion: The data fragmentation challenge
The increasing volume of information stored on an expanding number of devices is creating significant challenges that need careful management, writes Tony Lock, programme director at analyst Freeform Dynamics.
This week's issue is sponsored by Blackberry and nFocus.