Archive

April 2006

  • European IT suppliers plan to hire more staff

    The outlook for IT professionals seeking work with Europe's hardware, software and telecoms suppliers looks positive, with more than 60% of firms expecting to recruit over the next 12 months.20 Apr 2006

  • IT professionals are 'more miserable than accountants'

    IT professionals are among the most unhappy people at work, ahead of accountants, bankers, and social workers, research by examination board City and Guilds has revealed.20 Apr 2006

  • Microsoft unveils SQL Server service pack

    Microsoft has announced the first service pack for its SQL Server 2005, five months after releasing the database software.20 Apr 2006

  • Google boosts corporate search product

    Google has announced a new corporate search product, with a range of extensions to pick up searchable content from business applications.19 Apr 2006

  • Is Linux ready to challenge MS Vista?

    Another turbulent period of change is facing organisations over the next two years. Desktop roll-outs are one of the biggest and costliest headaches for any enterprise, and the prospect of another ...19 Apr 2006

  • Rich prospects as HTML comes of age

    If HTML was a person, it would be almost old enough to drink. Unlike your average 18-year-old, however, HTML has hardly grown at all since it first appeared.19 Apr 2006

  • Fujitsu to supply helpdesk support for NPfIT

    NHS Connecting for Health has awarded a £41m-plus contract to provide service desk support for its National Programme for IT (NPfIT) applications to Fujitsu Services.19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Cautionary security tales

    Not all security risks require a high-tech solution, and protecting your systems from internet-borne attacks will not guarantee that you remain safe.19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Fightback against phishing

    IT security is multi-faceted and ever-evolving, and the criminal act of phishing is the latest form of malicious software to be drawn to the public’s attention.19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Changing users' behaviour

    There is something strange going on in information security. Increasing amounts of time and money are being spent implementing controls to meet legislative requirements.19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Trying too much, too young

    Many firms face the demands of achieving greater returns from technology while decreasing IT spend, improving security and controls, and meeting compliance requirements.19 Apr 2006

  • US court rejects Microsoft anti-trust claim

    The US courts have blocked Microsoft’s attempts to obtain documents from Novell as part of its long-running battle against an anti-trust ruling by the European Commission.19 Apr 2006

  • Coventry council saves with mobile systems

    Coventry City Council has cut administration time following the deployment of mobile technology in its building control department.19 Apr 2006

  • Third party patches could break licence terms

    Businesses could be breaking software licensing agreements by using “unofficial” patches provided by third parties, security experts have warned.19 Apr 2006

  • Home Office shuffles ID Cards team

    The Home Office has announced the top team of executives who will run the new Identity and Passport Service, which came into operation following the enactment of the ID Cards Bill.19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Don't lose your best asset

    Companies across the world have always preferred not to reveal details of IT security breaches. To do so could create problems ranging from loss of key information, adverse publicity, loss of trust...19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: The inside track on hackers

    A few years ago I did my masters dissertation on honeypots. At that time it was a fascinating subject where the age of information security was starting to be discussed in the boardroom, in the dat...19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: A mark of accreditation

    The Central Sponsor for Information Assurance Claims Tested (CCT) Mark Scheme is a government quality mark initiative for IT security products and services. It was officially launched by the Cabine...19 Apr 2006

  • Infosecurity preview: Protect your assets

    Information security has become a top priority for government and business, from the largest corporate to the smallest enterprise.19 Apr 2006

  • Oracle issues critical patch fix

    Oracle has released a critical patch update to fix more than 30 security vulnerabilities in a range of products, including its Database, Application Server, Enterprise Manager and Collaboration Sui...19 Apr 2006