Getting to grips with the Virtual Server Migration Toolkit
Feature Although migrating real servers to virtual using this tool is not without its difficulties, you may be surprised to learn how painless the process can be
ID card scheme 'to cost £5.4bn'
News The Government has put forward a solid figure for the ID cards scheme, including installation and maintenance costs
BT chases SMEs with triple-play comms
News The UK's incumbent telco wants to run your telephone service, your broadband and your IT
Online safety push will target SMEs
News Get Safe Online will focus on small businesses in a forthcoming campaign that will try and raise awareness of Internet security
Spectrum auction favours public safety
News Two bands of spectrum have been won by broadcast specialist Arqiva, which says they will be used to enhance public safety communications
Smart device sales soar
News Analysts call for more enterprise-grade voice-centric devices, as the distinction between PDAs and smartphones becomes blurred
HP unveils vision for personal communications
News Company believes mobile workers of the future will carry a personal wireless hub to keep all their devices connected
Facing the challenge of an expanding remote user base
Feature A look at some of the common methods for supporting remote workers, and their pros and cons
Support ends for Windows XP SP1
News Service Pack 1 users need to upgrade now or lose support, says Microsoft
Code search is not the source of all evil
Leader A flaw not found is a flaw not fixed. Just one reason Google Code Search is a real find
Microsoft 'offered to underwrite SCO funding'
News Legal papers filed in the SCO vs IBM case claim that Microsoft offered financial help to BayStar
Introducing the IT ninja
Feature Working stealthily behind the scenes, IT pros have more in common with ninjas than you might imagine
Microsoft issues final Vista test version
News Software maker hopes that Release Candidate 2 will be the last public test version, and says it is still on target where timing is concerned
Salesforce to launch on-demand language and service
News Apex is designed for building on-demand business applications, and puts the company in direct competition with Oracle and Microsoft
Google Home
Review Google Home is a breezy service that lets you create a custom sign-in page chock-full of news and widgets.
PCI Express 2.0 release draws near
News The update is due in a couple of months, and will offer improved speed plus support for virtualisation and high-end graphics cards
Vista to benefit from budget Windows
News Microsoft is planning to include a feature from its XP Starter Edition in its latest update



