May 2010 News
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NHS is worst offender as reported data breaches hit 1,000, says ICO
The NHS is the country's worst offender in terms of losing citizens' personal information, but HM Revenue & Customs is responsible for the single biggest data breach.28 May 2010
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Video: How Microsoft is tackling IT's biggest problems
Despite almost 70 years of research into digital electronic computing, there remain some tough questions.28 May 2010
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BCS plans roadshow after setting date for emergency meeting
BCS senior executives are planning a roadshow to put the case for the institute's £5m modernisation programme to members as it gears up for an extraordinary general meeting on 1 July.28 May 2010
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Do IT suppliers and consultancy mix well?
Wipro's plan to increase its consultancy service resources is an attempt to win more business transformation engagements, which could increase choice and reduce cost for businesses.28 May 2010
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BBC World Service seeks £300m transmission partner
The BBC World Service is looking for a partner to work on the transmission of programmes in a contract worth up to £300m.
The contract includes providing...
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Ofcom calls for comment on three-strikes action against copyright pirates
The UK's seven largest internet service providers will have to tell their customers if and when their accounts have been used to download material illegally, a new Ofcom code of practice proposes.28 May 2010
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IBM kicked off the global server summit by HP
Hewlett-Packard has leapfrogged IBM to take the lead in the global server market after customers delayed buying Big Blue kit in anticipation of forthcoming...
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Novell struggles through Q2
Novell has reported a $12m drop in net income for the second quarter of 2010 from the same period last year. Novell reported net revenue of $204m for the...
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Google fails to fully comply with German demand
Google has failed to meet a deadline to hand over data picked up when it was carrying out its Street View mapping project.28 May 2010
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Cloud computing could help improve security, says Microsoft
Cloud computing could help improve security, says Microsoft Cloud computing adds security challenges, but also provides opportunities to improve security...28 May 2010
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How to use IT to convert complaints into profits
CIOs will have to manage a growing range of communications channels and provide frontline staff with fast access to accurate data to keep customers happy,...
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ID cards to be scrapped before parliamentary recess
The government plans to scrap the ID card project within 100 days and save more than £800m over ten years by ending the scheme.27 May 2010
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Facebook to make privacy simpler for users
Facebook is again changing the way it handles members' privacy. The move is in response to growing concern among members and governments that its shifting...27 May 2010
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Daily Mail digital revenues boosted as Mail Online continues to grow
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Apple bigger than Microsoft or Google on price:earnings scores
Yesterday Apple became the world's biggest IT company by market value, eclipsing Microsoft for the first time since 1989, and even Google.27 May 2010
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Microsoft plans further botnet shutdowns following success against Waledac
Microsoft is planning to replicate the success in shutting down the Waledac botnet in February with similar operations.27 May 2010
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Morally right to try hacker McKinnon in UK, says Nick Clegg
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has repeated his view that self-confessed hacker Gary...
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Royal Mail postpones Horizon roll-out after outages
A pilot of the new Horizon Online system at Royal Mail has been scaled back after connectivity problems and outages.26 May 2010
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Fifa World Cup supercomputer is based in Slough
Fifa has unveiled its Fifa.com supercomputer site, which will support online access to the world cup.26 May 2010
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CWU members vote for BT strike ballot to press 5% wage claim
Communications Workers Union members voted unanimously this morning to ballot 60,000 BT workers for a strike in support of their 5% wage claim against BT's offer of 2% plus a guaranteed bonus of be...26 May 2010
