IT Means Business

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Will your IT system run smoothly in the face of a disaster?

New features, platforms and applications can drive competitive advantage, but they need to be robust and reliable - especially in an emergency. by Dave Stevens

Windows 8, Window To Go, and "the new office" – your IT future?

It's a big year for Microsoft, which means businesses have plenty to chew over too when it comes to their IT systems. by Dave Stevens

Virtualisation – have you gone far enough?

Virtualisation promises huge productivity gains, but are you set up to properly maximise its potential? by Dave Stevens

Microsoft Surface – the tablet business has been waiting for?

Microsoft’s position and heritage in the enterprise world means that it has the experience and desire to make its tablet a success. by Dave Stevens

Getting rid of legacy IT systems

Making the switch from one system to another can be a daunting challenge, but persisting with a legacy system can result in costly productivity losses. by Dave Stevens

Frustrated by IT? You’re not alone

The IT industry needs to lift its game when it comes to client support, especially when it comes to SMEs. by Dave Stevens

Keeping your business online in the event of a disaster

With the advent of cloud computing, truly comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) solutions are no longer the preserve of the big end of town. by Dave Stevens

What to think about before switching IT providers

Should I stay or should I go? It’s a dilemma that faces most companies thinking about changing their IT provider. by Dave Stevens

How to hire the right IT staff

Most IT workers fall into one of three categories; some manage to span two categories; a precious few combine all three – find one of those and you might want to clone them. by Dave Stevens

Planning your IT budget

As the financial year draws to a close, it's time to consider your company's IT budget. So how should you approach the task? by Dave Stevens

How to use Outlook and Exchange effectively

The benefits that your business can derive from Exchange will depend in large part on how you deploy it. by Dave Stevens

What should your business be doing about security threats?

From Blackhole to Flashback, work computers and business websites are under attack like never before. So what should your business do about it? by Dave Stevens