February 2007 News
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Standalone security products 'will disappear'
Standalone IT security suppliers will disappear within three years, as security becomes part of mainstream IT infrastructure, the head of RSA predicted today.07 Feb 2007
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EMC and RSA merger will pave way to ‘greater integration’
The merger of storage company EMC and security company RSA will allow the combined organisation to offer integrated technologies that will cost less for IT departments to run, the companies claimed...07 Feb 2007
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Swedish Armed Forces migrate to Red Hat Linux
The Swedish Armed Forces are to migrate their Windows NT servers to Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.07 Feb 2007
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Security can be a business enabler, says Gates
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has used an industry conference to lay down a vision of security as a business enabler rather than a fortress to protect internal systems.07 Feb 2007
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Firms struggle to dispose safely of hard disc data
Companies are still struggling to dispose safely of their old PCs and mobile gadgets, with users open to having their personal details and identities stolen.07 Feb 2007
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Fixed mobile convergence is ‘key telecoms challenge’
CMA chairman Carolyn Kimber has warned that the industry must embrace the new demands of fixed mobile convergence.07 Feb 2007
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IP storage adoption plows ahead bringing tangible benefits
According to IDC, there were 32,124 terabytes (TB) of iSCSI storage deployed worldwide in 2005. That figure had almost tripled to 97,506 TB by 2006. IDC expects that figure to triple again in 2007 ...06 Feb 2007
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Issues to consider when purchasing backup products
This buying guide will help you understand the key considerations involved in evaluating and selecting backup products.06 Feb 2007
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Attackers hit computers that manage Internet traffic
Several of the "root" servers that serve as the backbone of the Internet were targeted by digital miscreants Tuesday in the most significant attack in five years, though there was no major damage.06 Feb 2007
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Dual-mode Wi-Fi and cellular phones to grow
Dual-mode Wi-Fi and cellular VoIP phones are poised for huge growth, while mobile and single-mode phone sales continue to climb.06 Feb 2007
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TV to demonstrate cloned chip and Pin cards
Cambridge University researchers have again showed the fallibility of chip and Pin technology, this time wirelessly cloning cards from shops.06 Feb 2007
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Capita mail bomb part of a concerted campaign?
Police are investigating a mail bomb attack on business process outsourcing firm Capita yesterday.06 Feb 2007
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Surrey County Council signs £18m networking deal after wait for new IT director
Surrey County Council has embarked on a major IT-driven business transformation project for the first time since restructuring its IT division.06 Feb 2007
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IT defences failing to keep pace with cyber-criminals
Traditional security technologies are becoming increasingly ineffective as anti-virus firms struggle to keep pace with organised criminal gangs, IT analysts will warn this week's RSA conference.06 Feb 2007
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BT becomes India's biggest foreign carrier with acquisition
BT is acquiring India’s i2i Enterprise to become the country’s biggest foreign telecoms carrier.06 Feb 2007
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Plumbing firm connects staff with new information system
Plumbing and heating company Parker Bromley has purchased new knowledge management software solution to reduce its paper mountain and increase operational efficiency.06 Feb 2007
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Credit Suisse to outsource telecoms infrastructure to BT
Investment bank Credit Suisse is planning to outsource its entire telecoms infrastructure to BT in a £572m deal as part of the bank’s efforts to slash operating costs.06 Feb 2007
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IT managers at odds with bosses over success
IT managers believe there is a discrepancy between how they and their organisations judge success.06 Feb 2007
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Firms struggle with e-mail storage
Almost 60% of businesses in the UK say they have had to take steps to reduce e-mail storage requirements, as they can’t keep up with the ever-increasing amount of electronic data being saved on cor...06 Feb 2007
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Telecom managers still unhappy about broadband access
The Communications Management Association’s annual member survey shows there is still dissatisfaction among companies over broadband access.06 Feb 2007
