http://www.computerweekly.comen-gbThu, 08 May 2008 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/05/08/230608/openoffice.org-3.0-released-to-public-beta.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/05/08/230608/openoffice.org-3.0-released-to-public-beta.htmThe OpenOffice.org 3.0 productivity suite beta has now been released for testing. OpenOffice is seen as an open-source rival to Microsoft's Office suite.Thu, 08 May 2008 13:45:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/05/06/230567/coventry-university-adopts-aliasstudio.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/05/06/230567/coventry-university-adopts-aliasstudio.htmCoventry University has deployed three-dimensional computer-aided design (Cad) software at its Centre of Excellence in Product and Automotive Design (Cepad),...Tue, 06 May 2008 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/28/230471/bt-brings-enterprise-crm-to-smes.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/28/230471/bt-brings-enterprise-crm-to-smes.htmNew solutions aim to offer SMEs software for their specific needs, plus service and suppor all from a single source. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/24/230427/recession-could-force-uk-software-firms-out-of-business.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/24/230427/recession-could-force-uk-software-firms-out-of-business.htmThe UK computer software market is moving towards recession and one in five companies could disappear, according to analyst Plimsoll.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/22/230378/derbyshire-health-informatics-service-boosts-itil-service-management-strategy.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/22/230378/derbyshire-health-informatics-service-boosts-itil-service-management-strategy.htmDerbyshire Health Informatics Service (DHIS) has selected Touchpaper's IT Business Management (ITBM) system to enhance its service management based on IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practice.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/21/230365/digital-document-management-boosts-efficiency-for-health-trust.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/21/230365/digital-document-management-boosts-efficiency-for-health-trust.htmSouth Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust is an example of a hospital that has invested in technology to improve its business processes and make impressive cost savings.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/18/230351/apple-patches-safari-web-browser-to-tackle-security-flaws.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/18/230351/apple-patches-safari-web-browser-to-tackle-security-flaws.htmApple has updated its Safari web browser to tackle a variety of security scares. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/17/230339/infosecurity-2008-spam-techniques-reach-new-levels-of-sophistication.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/17/230339/infosecurity-2008-spam-techniques-reach-new-levels-of-sophistication.htmDespite the proliferation of anti-spam solutions on the market, spam volume has reached epidemic proportions, writes Dan Hubbard, vice-president of security research at Websense. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/17/230328/novell-releases-beta-of-suse-linux-enterprise-jeos.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/17/230328/novell-releases-beta-of-suse-linux-enterprise-jeos.htmNovell has announced the beta release of SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS, a minimised version of the SUSE Linux Enterprise platform that software developers can use to create applications.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/16/230314/conveyancing-firm-grindeys-deploys-lexisnexis-information-system.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/16/230314/conveyancing-firm-grindeys-deploys-lexisnexis-information-system.htmConveyancing firm Grindeys has awarded LexisNexis a contract for its Axxia dna* information product.Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/16/230309/most-saas-providers-use-open-source-software.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/16/230309/most-saas-providers-use-open-source-software.htmAnalyst Gartner says the majority of software-as-a-service (SaaS) suppliers are using open-source software to deliver their products. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/11/230262/gartner-identifies-seven-grand-challenges-for-it.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/11/230262/gartner-identifies-seven-grand-challenges-for-it.htm"Seven grand challenges" facing IT over the next quarter of a century have been identified by analyst Gartner. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/10/230247/npower-consolidates-six-million-customers-onto-single-database.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/10/230247/npower-consolidates-six-million-customers-onto-single-database.htmNpower, the retail arm of the UK's largest electricity supplier, RWE npower, is consolidating the details of its six million residential customers onto a single database. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/10/230234/early-adopters-will-make-the-most-of-iis-7.0.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/10/230234/early-adopters-will-make-the-most-of-iis-7.0.htmWhat is it? Following the launch of Windows Server 2008, adventurous Internet Information Services (IIS) professionals are turning their attention to IIS 7.0, which ships with the new server and with Vista. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:20:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230198/rsa-conference-shown-how-web-page-can-take-over-your-router.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230198/rsa-conference-shown-how-web-page-can-take-over-your-router.htmSecurity researchers will demonstrate how a web page can be armed to take control of network routers at today's RSA security conference. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230184/yahoo-rejects-latest-microsoft-offer.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230184/yahoo-rejects-latest-microsoft-offer.htmYahoo has rejected Microsoft's offer yet again, saying that the current bid undervalues its company but that it remains open to a deal with the software giant. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230183/constant-vigilance-keeps-stroud-swindon-secure.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/08/230183/constant-vigilance-keeps-stroud-swindon-secure.htm"Information security is part of life now for financial services organisations and you have to take it seriously. If the business is linked to any loss of sensitive data, it causes serious reputational damage and you can't afford for that to happen, especially in such a highly regulated industry," says Colin Campbell, IT services manager at Stroud & Swindon Building Society. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:50:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/03/230118/gartners-tips-for-it-managers-thinking-about-moving-to-google-apps.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/03/230118/gartners-tips-for-it-managers-thinking-about-moving-to-google-apps.htmA year after its launch, Google Apps looks set to pose serious competition to Microsoft Office's dominant position on business desktop applications, but some say there remain challenges to overcome before it can make significant headway. Gartner offers some considerations for IT managers thinking about moving to Google Apps.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:11:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/03/230119/google-apps-challenge-to-microsoft-office.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/03/230119/google-apps-challenge-to-microsoft-office.htmGoogle's challenge to Microsoft's dominant position on desktop applications took a fresh turn last week as it focused its competitive attack against Microsoft Word.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:23:00 GMThttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/02/230114/lean-green-thin-clients-sprout-from-fat-old-pcs-at-housing-trust.htmhttp://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/04/02/230114/lean-green-thin-clients-sprout-from-fat-old-pcs-at-housing-trust.htmCheshire's largest social landlord, Weaver Vale Housing Trust will use Citrix thin client technology to deliver office applications to 350 office-based and remote staff, in a bid to extend hardware shelf life and cut IT maintenance costs. 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