Simon Bisson
Microsoft announces new Spring Cloud offering on Azure
cloud computing
Microsoft announces new Spring Cloud offering on Azure
A VMware collaboration aims to make Azure more enterprise Java friendly.
1 Sep 2021
Build 2016: Microsoft unveils Universal Windows Platform
business apps
Build 2016: Microsoft unveils Universal Windows Platform
UWP lets developers write apps for everything from IoT to HoloLens
31 Mar 2016
Building bridges across the app gap
Business strategy
Building bridges across the app gap
Microsoft’s Build 2015 brings Android, iOS, and the web into the Windows Store.
30 Apr 2015
Inside the HoloLens
Mobile
Inside the HoloLens
Hands (and eyes) on with Microsoft’s 3D augmented reality headset
27 Apr 2015
Windows 10 release: First take
operating systems
Windows 10 release: First take
Windows 10 has just been announced (we're still reeling from the fact it's not Windows 9). Simon Bisson was there and has the details...
30 Sep 2014
Hosted CRM
Network & Internet
Hosted CRM
Take the cluetrain into the world of hosted customer relationship management. Simon Bisson takes a look at four of the best solutions on the market to…
10 Oct 2011
Is cloud computing secure?
infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
Is cloud computing secure?
In the latest of our cloud computing exploration features, we look at the issue of security.
1 Nov 2010
Samsung Lapfit LD220Z review
Software
Samsung Lapfit LD220Z review
We review Samsung's Lapfit LD220Z to see if touch capabilities are really fit for business.
26 Apr 2010
Easter faithful queue for iPad
Software
Easter faithful queue for iPad
A handful of people braved the cold to be the first to get their hands on the iPad.
4 Apr 2010
Microsoft Windows 7 review
virtual private network (VPN)
Microsoft Windows 7 review
In this review of Microsoft's latest operating system, we give our verdict on whether it’s fit for business.
22 Oct 2009
Using Windows 7 XP Mode
Business strategy
Using Windows 7 XP Mode
Simon Bisson shows how to use Windows 7’s virtual Windows XP to run legacy applications – on your desktop.
13 Aug 2009
Windows 7 RTM review
Software
Windows 7 RTM review
Windows 7 is ready for the PC manufacturers, but is RTM ready for business?
5 Aug 2009
Office 2010 technical preview: First look review
Software
Office 2010 technical preview: First look review
We take a look at what the next version of Microsoft Office, Office 2010, has to offer users.
13 Jul 2009
Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2008 R2
Server & storage
Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2008 R2
In preparation for the launch of Windows 7 on the client, Microsoft readies a major update to its most recent server operating system with new feature…
9 Nov 2008
Windows Azure unmasked
Network & Internet
Windows Azure unmasked
Analysis: What will the future hold for Microsoft’s cloud computing platform and what does it means for developers.
30 Oct 2008
What does Internet Explorer 8 mean for you?
Network & Internet
What does Internet Explorer 8 mean for you?
Plan ahead for Internet Explorer 8 so you can take advantage of the security and deployment features – and update your web sites and applications to s…
27 Oct 2008
Storing the virtual world
Server & storage
Storing the virtual world
Storage virtualisation has become another major piece of the virtual infrastructure – and iSCSI appliances look set to dominate this market.
15 Oct 2008
Managing IT with a mobile phone
Mobile
Managing IT with a mobile phone
Use your smartphone as a handy system administration tool - whenever and wherever you are.
7 Apr 2008
Use Photoshop CS3 for business graphics
Software
Use Photoshop CS3 for business graphics
Getting the right image for your business is becoming more and more important. Brands need to work across multiple media - from print to the web to mo…
19 Feb 2008
Science fiction's influence on technology: ideas made real
Network & Internet
Science fiction's influence on technology: ideas made real
The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas provided an opportunity to explore the links between science fiction and the technologies of t…
26 Jan 2008
CES 2008: Making money with RFID
Business strategy
CES 2008: Making money with RFID
HP demonstrates its ideas on how to get ROI from RFID technology.
10 Jan 2008
CES 2008: Solid State storage set for massive price drop
Server & storage
CES 2008: Solid State storage set for massive price drop
Analysts point to growth in Solid State drive use, particularly in notebooks, as the cost per GB is expected to fall to 44p by 2011.
9 Jan 2008
CES 2008: Big screens and free trade
Network & Internet
CES 2008: Big screens and free trade
Opening keynote at CES begins on a political note, while Panasonic AVC Networks outlines key business IT opportunities.
8 Jan 2008
HSBC tackles credit card fraud with new system
Security
HSBC tackles credit card fraud with new system
Bank turns to business analytics company SAS to provide new platform for analysing transactions and detecting potential fraud.
31 Oct 2007
SAS targets insurance, retail and telecoms with new
Network & Internet
SAS targets insurance, retail and telecoms with new
Analytics for insurance, retail and telecoms will predict the right products and aid regulation.
3 Oct 2007
IDF 2007: Technology Showcase unveils future of computing
Server & storage
IDF 2007: Technology Showcase unveils future of computing
The labyrinth of booths at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) played home to many technology gems.
20 Sep 2007
The end of 32-bit Windows is nigh!
Server & storage
The end of 32-bit Windows is nigh!
Microsoft uses its WinHEC 2007 conference to announce a very dull new name for Longhorn Server, bury the 32-bit OS and turn attention towards 64-bit a…
17 May 2007
Visual Studio meets Blackberry
Mobile
Visual Studio meets Blackberry
RIM announces Visual Studio development tools at its Wireless Enterprise Symposium
11 May 2007
Adobe goes open source with Flex
Network & Internet
Adobe goes open source with Flex
One of Adobe's key web application development technologies is now open source, with a full resource site planned for later this year.
26 Apr 2007
Adobe launches Creative Suite 3
Business strategy
Adobe launches Creative Suite 3
Thirteen new and updated products finally marry Adobe and Macromedia product lines together into a single suite of creative design and development too…
27 Mar 2007
Stratus to offer quad core fault tolerant Xeon servers
Server & storage
Stratus to offer quad core fault tolerant Xeon servers
New range of high-availability servers to offer better than five nines uptime.
27 Mar 2007
Microsoft announces OpenID support in CardSpace
Security
Microsoft announces OpenID support in CardSpace
Two of the most prominent identity technologies come together to deliver a "phish-proof internet".
7 Feb 2007
Sun set for open source with Java SE 6 release
Server & storage
Sun set for open source with Java SE 6 release
A new release of Sun's desktop Java adds new GUI tools and Vista support.
11 Dec 2006
Azul announces 192 core Java Appliance
Server & storage
Azul announces 192 core Java Appliance
New Java Appliance crams 192 cores into a 5U rack-mounted system, with 768 cores to follow.
11 Dec 2006
Getting started with Gigabit Ethernet
In-depth
Getting started with Gigabit Ethernet
Simon Bisson unplugs his old 100 megabit switches and gets ready for a high speed network.
7 Dec 2006
Beta Preview: Windows Server 'Longhorn'
Server & storage
Beta Preview: Windows Server 'Longhorn'
IT PRO gets to grips with build 5600, the latest beta of Microsoft's next server release of Windows.
28 Sep 2006