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Analysis: The true cost of printing

Organisations need to get a better sense of how much they spend on printing before finding ways to reduce it 05 Sep 2008

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Computing podcast 4 September 2008

Find out what Michael Dell told Computing, and listen to our take on the latest browser wars 04 Sep 2008

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Looking to the future - exclusive Michael Dell interview

Dell's chief executive talks to Computing about the way the company continues to adapt to major changes in the industry 04 Sep 2008

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Interview: Delivering power where it's needed at Betfair

The online gambling firm is putting its money on grid computing and virtualisation to underpin global expansion 04 Sep 2008

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E-paper displays are an open book

A display revolution is on the way - but only once the user interface issues are solved 04 Sep 2008

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IT directors facing new priorities

IBM identifies next-generation consumers and data management systems as focus areas 05 Sep 2008

Fashion retailer stitches together its planning process

Mosaic Fashions plans to extend its existing merchandise planning software 05 Sep 2008

US takes 3G crown from Europe

Americans finally catch up with Europeans in adoption of 3G 05 Sep 2008

Dell planning factory closures to cut costs

Report claims that PC maker is looking to sell off plants 05 Sep 2008

Reading FC announces new security signing

Club hires Sourcefire to clean up at the back and ensure PCI compliance 04 Sep 2008

Reding demands European IT research boost

R&D in IT sector 'underperforming', says commissioner 04 Sep 2008

NHS clinicians risking patient data

Doctors carrying unprotected USB sticks with confidential patient information 04 Sep 2008

HSBC opens network of virtual meeting rooms

Cisco Telepresence systems save money and the planet, says bank 04 Sep 2008

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Turning adversity into an advantage

IT chiefs under pressure to make cost cuts can turn the situation to their benefit 04 Sep 2008

How to introduce cloud computing into your organisation

Best practice advice from Forrester Research 04 Sep 2008

Agreements need a strong delivery focus

BCS view: In the light of the credit crunch, the fast-changing world of IT requires a completely fresh approach to contracts and not just new contracts 04 Sep 2008

Interview: Delivering power where it's needed at Betfair

The online gambling firm is putting its money on grid computing and virtualisation to underpin global expansion 04 Sep 2008

Looking to the future - exclusive Michael Dell interview

Dell's chief executive talks to Computing about the way the company continues to adapt to major changes in the industry 04 Sep 2008

Upgrades for mindsets rather than machines

Cochrane says IT leaders must embrace new ways of delivering business value to protect their future 04 Sep 2008

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Video Review: BlackBerry Bold

Technology editor Daniel Robinson takes a hands-on look at the latest device from Research in Motion 01 Sep 2008

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Computing podcast 4 September 2008

Find out what Michael Dell told Computing, and listen to our take on the latest browser wars 04 Sep 2008

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The definitive guide to collaboration

Five key technologies and five best practice tips to improve your collaborative IT 28 Aug 2008

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First Look: Google Chrome

The new browser impresses, but not for business use


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Talking outsourcing

Talking outsourcing

Comment and opinion on the latest in outsourcing and offshoring by Mark Kobayashi-Hillary

A rational approach to collaboration

05 Sep 2008I had a chat earlier today with Tony Grout from IBM. Tony is the business value leader for Rational Software – a...

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The big picture

Business and IT insights from research and analyst firm Quocirca

Are we approaching a green IT tipping point?

05 Sep 2008Anyone following the ongoing scientific research into climate change will be familiar with the term “environmental tipping point”....

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The industry view

IT industry issues from Intellect, the UK's technology trade association

Back to school….

05 Sep 2008This week around 20,000 students began a new era in education, albeit with some questions over the quality of the new qualifications...

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BackBytes

An irreverent and offbeat look at the lighter side of technology

Ill communication

04 Sep 2008More predictive text japes. "Smirnoff will probably not be pleased to know that its name comes out initially as 'poisoned'," says Norry...

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Hack cartoons

A light-hearted look at the latest IT news, by Computing cartoonist Matt Buck

Steve Jobs’ obituary mistakenly posted

04 Sep 2008Steve Jobs’ obituary was mistakenly put online by Bloomberg business news wire and sent out to thousands of clients....

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