February 2001
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February 27, 2001
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Nike trips up over software implementation
Sports footwear giant Nike has posted lower than expected sales figures following the botched implementation of a $400m (£277.5m)... Continue Reading
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February 27, 2001
27
Feb'01
Unilever restructuring alarms IT workers
IT professionals at one of the world's largest multinational companies are unhappy about a reorganisation of the company's IT... Continue Reading
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February 27, 2001
27
Feb'01
Damages capped in claim over software
A Court of Appeal ruling that upholds a clause in an IT vendor's contract, protecting it from liability for losses caused by its... Continue Reading
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February 27, 2001
27
Feb'01
UK banks arm themselves against cheque fraud
The Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks are installing software that detects cheque fraud, to supplement manual tests. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2001
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Feb'01
Government e-security measures inadequate
The Government's attempt to fight hackers through the latest anti-terrorism legislation is flawed, according to legal and network... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2001
26
Feb'01
Most UK firms unprepared for data wipe-outs
Less than half of UK businesses have a contingency plan to deal with the loss of mission critical storage, according to a Mori... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2001
26
Feb'01
Logica enrolled for early learning initiative
Education inspectorate OFSTED has awarded a seven-year, public-private partnership contract worth £28m to systems integrator... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2001
26
Feb'01
Dan in denial over Web site giveaway
Computer manufacturer Dan Technology UK has been offering laptops worth more than £2,000 to customers for free, due to an error... Continue Reading
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February 25, 2001
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Feb'01
Sun and EMC forecasts follow gloomy US trend
A downturn in IT spending in the United States has forced Sun Microsystems and storage vendor EMC to warn of lower than expected... Continue Reading
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February 25, 2001
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Feb'01
Local authorities dispute Capita claims
Local authority sources have poured cold water on claims that the IT outsourcing market could soon be worth £30bn. Continue Reading
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February 25, 2001
25
Feb'01
The outlook for email is patchy
Microsoft's Outlook and Outlook Express email clients have been hit by another security hole Continue Reading
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February 25, 2001
25
Feb'01
Microsoft appeal today
A hearing that could change the face of the IT industry takes place today, as a seven-judge appeals panel hears arguments about... Continue Reading
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February 22, 2001
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Feb'01
Awards herald arrival of GPRS
This week's 3GSM World Congress in Cannes has led to a clutch of new product announcements, most of which are related to the... Continue Reading
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February 22, 2001
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Feb'01
Intel launches B2B e-marketplace as rivals fold
Semiconductor giant Intel has launched a B2B e-marketplace despite the closure of a similar venture by PC vendor Dell. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2001
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Feb'01
IT manager knocked over by CAI support costs
An IT manager is scrapping his Computer Associates International backup software over a support charge that is many times the... Continue Reading
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February 22, 2001
22
Feb'01
Women warm to public sector sites
Government information Web sites are enjoying a surge in popularity, largely due to their appeal to women. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2001
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Feb'01
Capacity planning in the enterprise
Capacity planning is becoming an increasingly important way to balance future hardware costs with computing needs. Continue Reading
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February 21, 2001
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Feb'01
Logging the online knowledge
Daniel Thomas explains how hailing a black cab in London is no more than a click away on the Internet Continue Reading
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February 21, 2001
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Feb'01
What can Sun One offer business?
Sun Microsystems last month announced the Sun Open Net Environment (Sun One), its new software strategy and rival to Microsoft's... Continue Reading
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February 21, 2001
21
Feb'01
PAC slams 'ridiculous' attempt to hide immigration IT debacle
Siemens and the Immigration and Nationality Directorate are to face the PAC again. Mike Simons reports. Continue Reading