Communications Networks Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we review the marathon latest phase of the Post Office scandal inquiry, as ministers, civil servants, executives and lawyers were shamed. We look at IOWN – a candidate for the next generation of networking technology. And we examine best practice in software asset management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 09 Aug 2024 | Published: 13 Aug 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we speak to the chief digital information officer of Manchester United Football Club to discuss the IT that keeps a premiership team running. We also investigate how well prepared the UK is for major semiconductor supply chain disruptions. Read the issue now.

Posted: 26 Apr 2024 | Published: 30 Apr 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our latest buyer's guide looks at technologies to support hybrid working – even when your business is as unique as farming. Read the issue now.

Posted: 01 Dec 2023 | Published: 05 Dec 2023

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out about the digital transformation at Guinness World Records – dedication, that's what you need. We examine the new space race – to launch low-orbit, low-cost communications satellites. And we look at the role of technology in sustainability strategies. Read the issue now.

Posted: 13 Mar 2023 | Published: 14 Mar 2023

EZINE: Sustainability is now seen as a necessity for business to have on their agenda, so read about how the channel is turning green to capture customer attention. Also discover how the pandemic has changed sales forever and boosted the importance of relationships, as well as learn about how to handle currency fluctuations, rises and inflation.

Posted: 31 Aug 2022 | Published: 01 Sep 2022

EBOOK: In today's comms world, and especially with regard to hybrid working, a communications identity has now become a unified calling and collaboration endpoint, one which is part of a suite of business services spanning voice, security and network-as-a-service solutions to power the mobile workforce.

Posted: 06 Jul 2022 | Published: 06 Jul 2022

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, millions of people have difficulties when using websites – we find out how Boots is making its e-commerce offering fully accessible. Our new buyer's guide examines communications as a service. And we talk to Trainline's CTO about how the rail app provider survived and thrived post-pandemic. Read the issue now.

Posted: 03 May 2022 | Published: 03 May 2022

EBOOK: 5G mobile networking has the potential to propel business into the future. In this 17-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at how to optimise 5G, the advantages of advanced communications and what Télécoms Sans Frontières has achieved through harnessing it.

Posted: 14 Jan 2022 | Published: 14 Jan 2022

EGUIDE: While all video conferencing tools perform broadly similar tasks, there are certain differences between products and providers.Here we examine the Cisco, Microsoft, and Zoom platforms, highlight the unique features of each product, and explain how the products differ from one another.

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 | Published: 17 Jun 2021

EGUIDE: As businesses plan a recovery from the effects of the Covid-19. Employees now expect employers to offer a modern approach to how/where they work. It won't be enough for businesses to get by with aging processes. Wherever staff are based, video conferencing will be pivotal

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Oct 2020

EZINE: In this issue, discover how the channel is making sure the human touch is maintained during the pandemic, with insight into how closer bonds can be developed and on how to maintain productivity. Also read about 'hybrid working' is set to shape the future of the workplace

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 04 Sep 2020

EZINE: In this issue, read about how the Covid-19 pandemic has allowed for managed services players to show their worth, and discover how the use of collaborative tools has made businesses consider how to make conference calls more engaging

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 03 Jul 2020

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at the lessons to be learned from General Electric's bumpy ride to digital transformation. We assess the use of software-defined networking in corporate IT infrastructures. And we find out how Royal Bank of Scotland approaches digital and business innovation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 01 Jun 2018

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, read about the concept of autonomous self-driving networks, how the IoT connectivity wars are playing out and why Asia is set to dominate industry conversations on 5G.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Aug 2017

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Information Security series explains the security implications of unified communication.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 May 2017

EZINE: The Rio Olympic games are meant to be the fastest Games ever – not just for the athletes, but also for mobile data speeds. Users will want to upload photos and videos in real time. In this week's Computer Weekly, we investigate how operators are working round Brazil's patchy 4G. We also find out how Glasgow's smart city initiatives are evolving.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Aug 2016

WHITE PAPER: Why should your network be "Video-Ready"? Video applications have enabled enterprises to significantly increase worker productivity, improve collaboration, reduce costs, and streamline and optimize business operations. This paper dicusses the factors that will accelerate adoption of video solutions over the next few years.

Posted: 22 May 2009 | Published: 01 May 2008

EGUIDE: This guide is intended for both IT staff, voice system managers, as well as CIOs. It describes the issues decision makers need to understand as they set out to build a winning unified communication strategy.

Posted: 20 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript features independent expert and Exchange MVP Richard Luckett giving an overview of OCS R2, its most compelling features, advanced configurations, and integration with Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1. Real life examples of how other companies have benefited from OCS R2 are also featured.

Posted: 06 Mar 2009 | Published: 06 Mar 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript explains the new features and functionality in the Office Communications Server 2007 R2, the application that continues to deliver on the Microsoft promise to streamline communications for users, give IT organizations the flexibility and control they need, and provide an extensible communications platform.

Posted: 06 Mar 2009 | Published: 06 Mar 2009

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This paper details Office Communicator 2007 R2, an application that provides an immediate, visual representation of a person's availability across your network. Communicate with greater flexibility, streamline communications from the applications you use most, and work from anywhere with the Office Communicator 2007 R2.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this transcript of a webcast sponsored by Dell and Microsoft to learn why a Unified Communication Solutions from Dell is easy to implement, less disruptive to daily operations and is designed to deliver outstanding ROI for existing Windows environments.

Posted: 26 Feb 2009 | Published: 26 Feb 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Check out this webcast transcript to learn how to implement Office Communications Server in a Microsoft Exchange environment, looking at unified communications solutions encompassing unified messaging, data web conferencing and audio conferencing.

Posted: 26 Feb 2009 | Published: 26 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: Mobile unified communications allows organizations to provide employees with the ability to collaborate and communicate efficiently, as well as access information on-demand.

Posted: 09 Jan 2009 | Published: 09 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides eight strategies for creating a relationship with your customers that will keep them coming back.

Posted: 06 Oct 2008 | Published: 03 Oct 2008