Operating Systems Reports

EGUIDE: Dell is now offering thin client devices configured with Windows 10 to enable workspaces to take advantage of the security and management features built into Windows 10. This exclusive e-guide takes a look at what sets apart thin clients with Windows 10 apart from comparable devices.

Posted: 05 Oct 2016 | Published: 04 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: Milestones like the end of sales for Windows 7 Professional are making users consider the transition to Windows 10. In this e-guide, we explore the motivations behind Windows 10's rapid rate of adoption. You'll find out what reasons are driving corporate OS migrations, how to handle the updates that accompany them, and more.

Posted: 02 Sep 2016 | Published: 31 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, we examine how Windows 10 is growing as a highly productive development environment. Find out how the OS is generating new opportunities for developers and how it's impacting Microsoft's future in cloud, mobile, and more.

Posted: 31 Aug 2016 | Published: 31 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: Access this expert e-guide to explore two articles: the first discusses upgrade planning for a Windows XP to 10 migration, and the second focuses on the costs of putting off a Windows 10 upgrade for organizations currently running on 7.

Posted: 24 Aug 2016 | Published: 23 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide describes the 10 most crucial Windows 10 features that IT pros need to know about, including mobile device management, work folders that regulate access to corporate content, the return of the Start Menu, and 7 more.

Posted: 10 Feb 2016 | Published: 03 Feb 2016

EBOOK: The information that IT admins need about Windows isn't always easy to find – and it's often difficult to digest. Gain expert insight into Windows 10 migrations, including, major process updates and upgrades in Windows 10, XP-to-Windows 10 migration success tips and tricks, and more.

Posted: 14 Jan 2016 | Published: 14 Jan 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this 12-page buyer's guide, the experts at Computer Weekly explore what you need to about a Windows 10 migration.

Posted: 16 Nov 2015 | Published: 16 Nov 2015

EBOOK: In this guide, learn about the features and benefits of Windows 10—such as an improved user interface—that could persuade users, IT managers, and administrators to adopt.

Posted: 24 Sep 2015 | Published: 24 Sep 2015

EBOOK: This handbook features how AWS's IAM capabilities, particularly the ability to create groups, form the basis for a secure AWS access policy. Plus, uncover FAQs about AWS security as cloud expert Dan Sullivan examines the role OS's can play in bolstering the security of an AWS environment.

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 | Published: 25 Aug 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how Hornby, the iconic model railway company that also owns Scalextric and Airfix, is moving these classic brands into the digital age. With the release of Windows 10, we ask if businesses should upgrade. And our buyer's guide looks at managing software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers. Read the issue now.

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 | Published: 27 Jul 2015

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the process of migrating to Linux and explains why the end of Windows Server 2003 may be the best opportunity to do so.

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 | Published: 06 Jul 2015

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we talk to the CIO of Rovio Entertainment, the company behind the gaming phenomenon Angry Birds, about how he supports a global business with a five-person IT team. We assess your options for moving off Windows Server 2003 now support is ending. And our buyer's guide looks at log management. Read the issue now.

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 | Published: 06 Jul 2015

EBOOK: Despite the rise of mobility, PCs remain prevalent in the business world. So desktop management tools are a must for IT departments looking to secure and control these devices.

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 | Published: 13 Apr 2015

EBOOK: The Windows Sysinternals suite is useful for Windows 7 troubleshooting. Even though there isn't yet Windows 8 support, endpoint admins should still know how the free tools can help.

Posted: 02 Feb 2015 | Published: 02 Feb 2015

EBOOK: This expert e-book describes how to best take advantage of the security features in Windows 8 and 8.1.

Posted: 06 Jan 2015 | Published: 06 Jan 2015

EBOOK: Part 3 of this Enterprise Mobility Management e-book deciphers how to benefit from mobile app management (MAM). From third-party MAM to OS-enabled MAM, learn why there will be situations that call for a particular method.

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 | Published: 11 Dec 2014

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, more cloud providers are building datacentres in Europe in response to data protection concerns – we examine the latest developments. Microsoft is embracing the cloud and decoupling Office from Windows – we look at the implications for corporate IT. And we analyse the rise of desktop as a service. Read the issue now.

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 | Published: 14 Nov 2014

CASE STUDY: Discover how a VDI solution enabled improvement of a desktop environment by centralizing data to tighten security.

Posted: 14 Nov 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2014

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as Microsoft prepares to end support for the popular Windows Server 2003 operating system, we assess the risks. We hear from IT leaders delivering benefits from enterprise social media use to improve staff collaboration. And we look at criticisms from Oracle users about software licensing. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 Nov 2014 | Published: 07 Nov 2014

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the new server offered by a leading vendor. Learn about the strategic and tactical choices when migrating to the new system, the most efficient tools, and how it can handle inherent challenges.

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 | Published: 31 Jul 2014

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you learn how Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a cost-effective alternative to proprietary operating systems, making it extremely attractive to those businesses that don't have a big budget but still want reliable, secure desktop for their users.

Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 02 Jul 2014

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the most critical security-related differences between Windows® XP and Windows 8, including each operating system’s ability to provision security patches, integrate with MDM and more.

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 | Published: 11 Jun 2014

WHITE PAPER: As more employees look to access enterprise applications and systems via mobile devices, savvy organizations are deploying Windows 8 on tablets. In this white paper, you'll find an overview and a set of best practices for deploying Windows 8 on Intel architecture-based tablets.

Posted: 16 May 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2014

WEBCAST: This webinar describes the new threats facing organizations that are still using Windows XP now that support for the operating system has ended. It also highlights a solution that can be implemented to make sure Windows XP assets remain protected.

Posted: 08 May 2014 | Premiered: May 8, 2014

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we investigate the most significant flaw in recent history to impact the internet. The Heartbleed bug in OpenSSL leaves millions of internet servers vulnerable to attack. Hackers have already exploited Heartbleed to steal passwords from the Mumsnet parenting site. What can websites do to foil future attacks?

Posted: 22 Apr 2014 | Published: 22 Apr 2014