Computing Industry White Papers

WHITE PAPER: If you are being strong-armed into replacing your current storage with the newest equipment, remember that the “one-option-only” perception is just an illusion. Access this white paper to learn 6 must-know facts before your next storage buy.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Jan 2020

WHITE PAPER: With the explosion of data, storage environments are becoming more complex. Poorly designed storage infrastructures are putting companies at risk. Download this study to learn how storage managers built stronger storage management teams and environments.

Posted: 31 Jul 2006 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

EBOOK: To celebrate Computer Weekly's 50th anniversary, the National Museum of Computing, which holds the print archives of the magazine, has scanned the first issue of Computer Weekly. We have made this available to download.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Sep 2016

EGUIDE: Confidential computing will become key to protecting patient data as healthcare organizations seek to leverage cloud computing environments.

Posted: 19 Apr 2024 | Published: 19 Apr 2024

EZINE: It's been 50 years since Computer Weekly's launch on 22 September 1966. To mark this achievement, we have compiled a special edition of the magazine to reflect on how much the British technology industry has contributed over that time.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Sep 2016

PODCAST: In this week's episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Caroline Donnelly, Clare McDonald and Brian McKenna discuss their favourite moments of the last 10 episodes as part of their Christmas Special.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Premiered: Dec 17, 2019

EGUIDE: Blockchain technology is increasingly showing its value to business. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the challenges the technology still needs to overcome, how it's shaping the use of data and what it can do for information security professionals.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Oct 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, discover how cloud computing continues to change the IT outsourcing industry, how Indian staff are making up a larger proportion of the workforces at large western companies, and find out how IT is disrupting the legal firms that support the outsourcing industry.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 17 Apr 2018

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Author and IT consultant, Terry Critchley, looks at potential solutions to the apparent skills crisis facing the IT industry, in this special guide for Computer Weekly.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Aug 2016

WHITE PAPER: Distributed computing has unique infrastructure challenges. Explore tips for securing IT, commercial, and industrial environments. Learn how to mitigate risks like temperature, humidity, water, and vibration. Download the white paper to design resilient distributed computing infrastructure

Posted: 03 Nov 2021 | Published: 20 Feb 2025

EBOOK: In this 14-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at applying back-office IT to industrial machines, how businesses can further digitise their operations, and how best to tap into data held in mainframes.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: Quantum computing promises to revolutionise the capabilities of IT and take it to the next level beyond Moore's Law. But we're not there yet, and there is much to do before it reaches the mainstream. In this guide, we examine the challenges and opportunities of quantum computing.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this issue we interview the CIO for the forthcoming Rio Olympics. The technology his team has put in place will support delegations from over 200 countries, including 10,500 athletes. We also look at data centre and open source security, as well as take a first look at what the new UK Prime Minister's approach might be to the digital economy.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jul 2016

EGUIDE: The Netherlands is a fast growing datacentre location, as you can also read in this e-guide, and these constructions are taking up a lot of space and putting pressure on the local electricity grid. Read more about this and more in this e-guide.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Oct 2019

EGUIDE: This first part of this e-guide explores the technological evolution of Oracle, Cisco and Dell throughout the past two decades, including the technologies that have risen to the forefront, from real-time analytics and data management to Cisco's edge computing ambitions.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Feb 2020

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we look at Finland and how state investment is being used in a milestone project involving public and private sector organisations to understand the applications of the technology. And we hear how Spanish bank BBVA is examining the complex financial problems that could be solved by quantum computing.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Mar 2021

EZINE: Download this issue of Computer Weekly to discover how the industry must face up to the challenges of implementing the new rules, around mobile roaming charges.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jun 2017

EZINE: In this handbook, Computer Weekly looks at the skills required for cloud professionals to succeed in an evolving industry, the risk to jobs posed by automation and the disciplines being taught at Future Tech Academy

Posted: 21 Jun 2021 | Published: 21 Jun 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we examine the risks to national infrastructure from vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. DevOps is growing in popularity – we find out about the organisational, process and cultural approaches to make it succeed. And we ask CIOs how they are becoming hybrid IT and digital leaders. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 07 Mar 2017

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this article in our Royal Holloway security series, Chris Hodson asks whether public cloud is less secure than private datacentres, and assesses service models, deployment, threats and good practice.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 27 Mar 2018

EBOOK: High-speed internet connectivity has become an essential utility for much of the world's population. In this 16-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at what makes the industry largely recession-proof, the obstacles 5G's roll-out must overcome and how reductions in satellite costs have boosted space-borne projects and services' popularity.

Posted: 06 Sep 2022 | Published: 06 Sep 2022

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.

Posted: 26 May 2023 | Published: 30 May 2023

EGUIDE: We asked our regular panel of cyber experts, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank, to consider and highlight the risks posed to industrial control systems (ICS) and other elements of operational technology (OT), and advise on what steps CNI operators should be taking to address them.

Posted: 27 Apr 2021 | Published: 27 Apr 2021

EGUIDE: Edge computing is currently one of the most important trends in IT. It is more likely to complement cloud by supporting workloads that are latency sensitive, require a lot of compute power, or involve large data volumes. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the potential of harnessing compute power at the edge.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Jan 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the Post Office IT scandal highlighted the problem with computer evidence – we examine the need for legal reform. We assess the nuclear option for sustainable datacentre power. And we find out how IT experts can improve their soft skills and boost their career prospects as a result. Read the issue now.

Posted: 30 May 2022 | Published: 31 May 2022

EBOOK: Businesses require suitable cloud applications to manage their processes effectively. In this 17-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at the advantages of best-of-breed SaaS products, explores the rise of industry cloud and assesses its value in the corporate IT sector.

Posted: 31 Mar 2022 | Published: 31 Mar 2022

WEBCAST: During this webcast, you’ll discover how your organization can wield emerging technologies including AI, IoT, machine learning and more to drive new improvements in your processes and embrace Industry 4.0. Join the session now to find out how you can optimize operations and unlock the future of manufacturing.

Posted: 11 Mar 2025 | Premiered: Mar 11, 2025