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BT installs blocking system to beat threat from maverick wireless links

BT has become one of the first large organisations to roll out blocking technology to prevent its 60,000 staff logging on to unofficial wireless networks that could expose the firm to hacking and virus attacks.

Westminster to extend wireless network

Westminster city council has approved plans to extend a wireless network across its area following its successful pilot.

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IBM unveils RFID ‘privacy protector’

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  • Date: 20 November 2006
IBM has introduced an innovative solution to solve privacy concerns about RFID (radio frequency identification): preventing the tags’ means of communication.

Broadcom flaw could allow hacker to control Wi-Fi PCs

Exploit code for a security flaw in Broadcom Wireless drivers is in the public domain and could allow hackers to take control of PCs via a Wi-Fi connection, according to Symantec.

M&S ready to start national roll-out of item-level RFID

Marks & Spencer is planning to deploy item-level radio frequency identification (RFID) tags at almost all its clothing stores after successfully trialling the technology in selected stores last year.

IBM peels insecurity off RFID tags

IBM has developed a technology to limit the data breach threat in radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.

Heathrow Express to sell passengers Wi-Fi

Heathrow Express is to offer Wi-Fi access to passengers who use its fast train service that links central London to Heathrow Airport.

Bluetooth rockets tenfold in three years

Shipments of equipment with bluetooth wireless technology have rocketed tenfold in three years, a report from industry analysts has revealed.

IT Management Guide: Mobile computing for SMBs

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  • Date: 07 November 2006
The IT Management guide to mobile computing offers resources and advice for successfully investing, implementing and maintaining mobile computing devices in your SMB.
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