December 2002
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December 06, 2002
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MS fixes 'moderate' IE bug but experts say it is serious
Microsoft issued a patch to fix a flaw in Internet Explorer that it said poses only a "moderate" risk to users. Security experts,... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Nortel moves towards Wi-Fi and cellular integration
Telecom infrastructure provider Nortel Networks and Mobility Network Systems have struck a deal to enable seamless roaming... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
AT&T, IBM and Intel plan nationwide WiFi network
AT&T, IBM and Intel have announced plans to deploy a nationwide network of public access wireless LAN hot spots, codenamed... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
EU ministers reject public aid for telecoms
European telecommunication ministers unanimously agreed to oppose public aid for the telecommunications sector, despite a failed... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Verisign unveils secure content delivery service
Companies selling software and antivirus products will soon be able to secure products they distribute to customers online,... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Update on the IBM/PwC merger
An IBM executive has said the process of bringing PwC Consulting into its fold is on schedule, but analysts countered that it was... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Sun and Microsoft await ruling on Java injunction
A federal district court judge yesterday heard closing arguments in a preliminary phase of a private antitrust case in which Sun... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Open-source Solaris is not a panacea, says Sun
Sun Microsystems has been debating whether or not to offer Solaris code in an open-source format to boost deployment of the... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
AOL cost-cutting measures will include job losses
AOL Time Warner's plan to stabilise and boost America Online (AOL) will include cutting $100m in operating expenses, partly... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Behind Closed Doors: Let's organise and take power
Tired of being seen as a bit-player in the business? Colin Beveridge says careful rebranding could take IT departments a lot... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Dec'02
Chip demand raises AMD's revenue expectations
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) raised its predictions for fourth-quarter revenue yesterday, citing stronger-than-expected demand... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2002
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Siemens posts its largest US profit so far
Siemens' US unit posted its largest profit so far in the group's 2002 financial year, making a net profit of €823m (£524m)... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
Thought for the day:Hazards of the broadband highway
Simon Moores loves fast cars and motorbikes, but when it comes to broadband he's still got the brakes on. Here's why. Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
Dutch security firm finds holes in shopping basket
A flaw in a commonly used e-commerce software package could be exploited by unscrupulous online shoppers to rip off online... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
Prepare for a bleak IT jobs winter
Christmas will hold little cheer for IT managers looking to improve their earnings by changing jobs. Last quarter's advertised... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
UK firms make e-business progress
UK businesses are making good progress in e-business, says a Government report published earlier this week. Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
City IT's concerns over cyberlaw effectiveness
Over three-quarters of the City IT professionals polled in a recent Computer Weekly survey expressed concerns over the... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
SMEs warned about data protection "Final Notice"
Businesses across the UK are being threatened with legal action unless they pay three times more than necessary to register under... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
NHS IT tsar wants proof
NHS IT tsar Richard Grainger has warned suppliers that they must prove their ability to take part in the Government's ambitious... Continue Reading
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December 05, 2002
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Dec'02
Microsoft changes licensing again
Microsoft users running older versions of Windows desktop software could face higher costs unless they upgrade to Windows XP by... Continue Reading