June 2007 News
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Candidates wanted for BCS Council
The BCS is seeking candidates to nominate themselves for election to four BCS Council seats.08 Jun 2007
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Inadequate user training 'lies at heart of IT failures'
Inadequate user training is often the root cause of IT project failures, said the chair of the British Computer Society Information and Technology Training Specialist Group (I&TTSG) at the group's ...08 Jun 2007
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Survey shows Web 2.0 being used in business
Some 60% of companies are already using Web 2.0 technologies, a poll of delegates at the Internet World conference has revealed.08 Jun 2007
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Wimax to 'overtake Wi-Fi' in public networks by 2010
By 2010, Wimax will replace Wi-Fi as the technology of choice for public wireless networks, as barriers currently preventing widespread adoption are removed, analyst firm Gartner has predicted.08 Jun 2007
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LUN management at heart of San configuration
Essential LUN concepts and the role of LUNs in SAN technology.08 Jun 2007
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Are you affected by MSC legislation?
Some IT contractors will need to comply with the MSC legislation that comes into effect in July. So who does it apply to and what do you need to do?08 Jun 2007
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Microsoft to patch Windows Vista, IE 7, Office
In a redesigned advance bulletin for Patch Tuesday, Microsoft said it will fix flaws in Windows Vista, IE 7, Office and other programs. Four updates will address critical problems.08 Jun 2007
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Firms falling short on security skills
The rapidly changing IT security threat landscape is making it impossible for even large user companies to keep skills up to date, Kimmi Alkio, chief executive at security supplier F-Secure said la...08 Jun 2007
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IT firms oppose spyware bill
US bill is opposed by software makers who say the provisions would penalise those who distribute legitimate software and Web sites.08 Jun 2007
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Serious flaws put Yahoo Messenger users in peril
Attackers could exploit two serious flaws in Yahoo Messenger to run malicious code on targeted machines, vulnerability trackers warned Wednesday.08 Jun 2007
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VoIP market evolves in 2007
VoIP will see market changes this year as IP PBX sales increase and market leaders shift their focus.08 Jun 2007
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IT managers unfazed by impending smoking ban
The ban on smoking in public places in England will have little effect on staffing policies or working practices in the IT sector, according to a report by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).08 Jun 2007
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Wireless webcam link makes a splash with powerboat fans
Powerboat fans can now watch the Honda British Formula Four Stroke Powerboat championship online. The service has been made possible by using an on-board camera and wireless access points from Glob...08 Jun 2007
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Airlines offered plane tracking and comms through single screens
SITA and Flight Explorer are targeting airlines worldwide with an integrated decision-support solution that will provide airlines with the ability to track, manage and communicate with their flight...08 Jun 2007
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DWP signs £6m Winter Fuel call centre contract
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has extended a call centre contract to administer the Winter Fuel Payments Service in a £6m deal.08 Jun 2007
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Lessons from the SOA high flyers
Airlines are at the vanguard of the move towards service orientated architecture. What can other businesses learn from their use of these technologies?08 Jun 2007
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ICO issues policy on data sharing
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published guidance for businesses on sharing data, following confusion about their responsibilities under the Data Protection Act.08 Jun 2007
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VoIP performance testing fundamentals
VoIP network performance testing can mean the difference between a VoIP system working at a high level QoS and a weak system that runs so poorly customers could take their business elsewhere. This ...07 Jun 2007
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Quiz: Intrusion defense in the era of Windows Vista
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Peter H. Gregory in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Intrusion Defense School.07 Jun 2007
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The routes to end-point security
Securing remote workers is a major security challenge, but combining different technologies will help strike the right balance between security and usability07 Jun 2007
