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Alan Stevens
24-port PoE Ethernet switches
Network & Internet

24-port PoE Ethernet switches

Fancy using your network to supply power as well as data? IT Pro's Alan Stevens looks at six of the latest Power over Ethernet-enabled switches
10 Oct 2011
A boost for server-based computing
In-depth

A boost for server-based computing

Server virtualisation isn't the only technology to benefit from the introduction of multi-core processors. Faster, more capable, silicon is also re-ki…
8 Sep 2006
IBM extends quad-core range
News

IBM extends quad-core range

As the industry switches over to multi-core processors IBM is leading the charge
25 Aug 2006
Citrix to target branch offices, with help from Microsoft
Business strategy

Citrix to target branch offices, with help from Microsoft

Partnership deal produces results that will worry the competition
25 Aug 2006
Debian Linux gets HP seal of approval
Server & storage

Debian Linux gets HP seal of approval

HP adds the operating system to its Linux portfolio in move that reflects demand for open source software
18 Aug 2006
Finns win virtual contest
Server & storage

Finns win virtual contest

Finnish team win WMWare challenge and trouser $100,000 for network troubleshooting application
16 Aug 2006
Analysis: Broadband over power lines coming - but not over
Server & storage

Analysis: Broadband over power lines coming - but not over

Europe likes to think it's a technology-friendly area but regulation could mean the US beats us to the punch on getting broadband via power lines
7 Aug 2006
Analysis: Remember NetWare?
Server & storage

Analysis: Remember NetWare?

Novell has pledged to support Netware as long as there are customers but can it handle two operating systems at once?
4 Aug 2006
Analysis: Power outages causing network rethink
Network & Internet

Analysis: Power outages causing network rethink

With the lights going out over London network managers are focusing on options for keeping the core network running
1 Aug 2006
Analysis: Virtual hot potatoes
Network & Internet

Analysis: Virtual hot potatoes

Virtualisation providers like EMC and Microsoft aim to roll technology out to all companies, from the largest to the smallest
24 Jul 2006
VoIP for business
Network & Internet

VoIP for business

IT Pro Guide: It's easy to see why consumers are taking to VoIP in their droves, but the technology also has benefits for business. Want to know if it…
22 Jun 2006
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
In-depth

Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

IT Pro Guide: You'll find them tucked away in the corners of offices and racked up in server rooms in most organisations, but there's more to the humb…
22 Jun 2006
Setting up a Linux server on a Windows network
Server & storage

Setting up a Linux server on a Windows network

Thinking of taking the open source plunge? Our resident server expert, Alan Stevens, shows you how to install a Linux server on your Windows network.
23 May 2006
Using an industry standard server to build an IP PBX
Mobile

Using an industry standard server to build an IP PBX

You don't have to go down the custom hardware route to reap the benefits of IP telephony, says Alas Stevens.
23 May 2006