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Reports

Migrating to Linux at the desktop

With the continuing evolution of Desktop Linux and its associated tools and applications, many organisations are experimenting with this Open Source challenger to the mighty Microsoft Windows. ...

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01/04/2005 | Migrating_to_Linux_at_the_Desktop_(v1.6).pdf | VIEW

Quocirca

Beyond the bit pipe

There has been a great deal of speculation in the communications industry about the future direction for mobile operators. Will their utility roots hamper them in exploiting their investment in expensive data networks to gain an acceptable return? The more important question, however, is whether operators can step up to the mark and deliver the kind of advice, service and support that their corporate customers need and are beginning to ask for . ...

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01/03/2005 | Beyond_the_bit_pipe.pdf | VIEW

EVUA O2

Email and corporate governance

Email is the most widely used business communications tool and is responsible for the majority of exchanges by employees, both internally and externally. It is the interactions between individuals that comprise much of a company's business records, consequently the records kept of the day to day business activities are more detailed than ever. This data can be valuable to businesses if managed well, but if not it can be their undoing. ...

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01/03/2005 | email_and_corporate_governance.pdf | VIEW

Symantec EMC

BACSTEL-IP

There are positive signs of progress in the BACSTEL-IP rollout, in particular most companies are aware of the need to do so. It is equally clear however, that it is behind schedule. While the end-2005 switch-off of BACSTEL is still achievable in theory, good intentions now need to be matched by concrete action and commitment. The danger is that companies will leave things too late, and there will not be enough migration resource from the software suppliers. ...

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01/02/2005 | BACSTEL_IP.pdf | VIEW

Bottomline Technologies

Protecting the IT and data assets of SMBs

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are as reliant on IT as large enterprises, but have to manage their IT infrastructure with fewer people, who will often lack specialist skills. They need products that are easy to implement and manage but they can not be expected to invest time and money in extensive maintenance. SMBs' systems and processes will soon become outdated unless there is a high degree of automation. This report looks at the state of health of the use of IT by SMBs and considers how they can better protect their IT and data assets. SMB managers who read this report should be better armed to engage in discussions with their IT suppliers. ...

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01/01/2005 | Protecting_the_assets.pdf | VIEW

CA