Features and analysis of the latest IT software, products and industry events

As Dell and HP keep stacking the cash higher in the bidding war for 3PAR, the question arises: what makes this small storage company worth it?

Gmail now has a VoIP phone-calling option that could pose a serious challenge to Skype’s Internet phone service

Tablets deliver such new levels of portability and ready access to information that IT managers better get ready to support them

Over the years, Microsoft has seen plenty of evidence that it needs to improve its response to security alerts. Here’s what it should do now

Centralising desktops and getting rid of PCs is a green move which could save money, but users should watch the implementation costs

HP, Android and RIM all plan to introduce tablets in the next six months that could have the features and performance to challenge Apple’s iPad

Cloud services and virtualisation are opening up new potential for disaster recovery, providing flexibility, cost savings and choice

Researchers studying Russian cybercrime forums believe they are more Myspace than Mafia

Intel’s purchase of McAfee could make security a ubiquitous feature across a wide variety of smart devices and consumer products

The Internet is running out of the current version of IP addresses. Maintain competitive advantage and save money by switching to IPv6 now

Behind-the-scenes look at how search engine optimisation techniques are getting malware onto your computer, and what you can do to stop it

Java creator James Gosling has admitted he is not surprised at Oracle’s lawsuit against Google over claims that Android OS breaks Java patents