January 2001 News
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Web server runs 85% faster on latest Linux release
Web server software used by major UK Web sites runs 85% faster on Linux 2.4 than on previous Linux releases.30 Jan 2001
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Microsoft defence leaves dynamic content vulnerable
Microsoft's latest defence against denial-of-service attacks will help static Web sites but not dynamic ones.30 Jan 2001
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Security standard creates new risks
Computer users face an increased risk from the transmission of viruses in encrypted form, following the launch of a security...30 Jan 2001
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Amazon forecast shows boom time is over for IT sector
www.Amazon.com's lowering of its sales and profits forecasts has been described as a sign that e-business spending is reaching...30 Jan 2001
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Prisoners' calls no longer very hush hush
An ingenious networking company has found a captive market for its latest Voice over IP product - jailbirds.29 Jan 2001
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BroadVision results suggest tough times ahead
BroadVision has become the third e-commerce platform vendor to miss its financial targets, fuelling concerns that the...29 Jan 2001
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Four flaws threaten 80% of the world's Web sites
Up to 80% of the world's Web sites rely on domain name server software that is vulnerable to Microsoft-style denial of service...29 Jan 2001
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Microsoft stands by Java with Jump to .Net
Microsoft and Sun settled a long-running lawsuit concerning Microsoft's modifications to Java earlier this week, with Microsoft...28 Jan 2001
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Caution urged over Baan results
Enterprise resource software company Baan's unexpected return to profitability six months ahead of schedule is no guarantee of...28 Jan 2001
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IBM launches multicultural e-business suite
IBM has launched a new e-business suite aimed at improving multicultural trade.28 Jan 2001
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Reuters integrates financial data using XML
Financial information company Reuters is to create an overarching XML framework that will create interoperability between...28 Jan 2001
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Intel to promote migration to Pentium 4
Intel is to encourage hardware customers to migrate to Pentium 4 with swingeing price cuts in its 1GHz Pentium 3 chips, analysts...28 Jan 2001
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Network Associates blames sales dive on accounting changes
Network Associates has suffered a 72% drop in sales in the three months ended December 31 compared to the same period last...28 Jan 2001
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Microsoft blunder leaves analysts bemused
A Microsoft statement explaining why its Web site was inaccessible using standard text URLs for almost 24 hours, has raised the...25 Jan 2001
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Merry SAP goes funky
Leading software company, SAP UK is tapping into the London arts scene and extending its brand recognition among theatregoers...24 Jan 2001
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SAP woos back core customers
Enterprise resource planning software company SAP is gaining ground in its sales war with upstart e-business software companies.24 Jan 2001
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PKI security for Win2000
Baltimore Technologies is to incorporate its securityproductsinto Microsoft's Windows 2000 platform in a bid to drive public key...24 Jan 2001
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UK's security code of practice becomes worldwide standard
The UK's code of practice for information security management, BS 7999 part I, has been adopted as an international standard by...24 Jan 2001
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UK e-tailers overtake their US counterparts
The UK's top retail firms, including Dixons and WHSmith, are overtaking their US counterparts in the e-commerce stakes, according...24 Jan 2001
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Volt appoints director for MSP division
Recruitment and IT services company, Volt Europe, has appointed Stephen Rinsler as director of its resource management division.24 Jan 2001
