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Who owns the IT when a company divides?

It could be your biggest asset but many managers overlook IT when it comes to a break-up. Alan Cane reports on the risks run by the unwary

In an IT-free zone

Peter Whitehead lists frightening examples that put today’s communications technologies in perspective

Storage: The bytes build up – but where can we put them?

IT faces a potential crisis as the data accumulates. Stephen Pritchard investigates the solutions on offer

Personal view: Managing complexity is the first priority

John Swainson writes that without new approaches to technology ownership, IT will underperform

Perspectives: Hotdesk culture attempts to encourage staff equality

Getronics has yet to implement its scheme and it will take some time before the consequences of its radical rationale take on transparency for everyone, writes Alan Cane

Valley view: Global crashes spark crisis of confidence

We have been led to believe that the advantage of web services is that they are ubiquitous and always available, but instead have discovered otherwise, writes Chris Nuttall

Boardroom debate: Clear targets will inspire goal scoring

CIOs with a business-oriented approach will inspire both the user community and those that work within the IT function, writes Ade McCormack

Business Intelligence: Decision-making fed by real-time data

Jessica Twentyman on the instant number-crunching software enabling rapid responses

What’s new: A clearer focus on customers

Geoff Nairn lists down the latest products that could keep the IT companies’ clients happy

IT role model: Online network helps make the garden grow

Jessica Twentyman on how social media were the key to one gardening company’s success

Changing places: Court joins Claranet’s band

What IT means to me: A handful of buzzwords go a long way

Futurephile: IT built into your jewellery

Did IT work: Telework cuts office costs