November 2003
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November 24, 2003
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Increase in contract jobs may herald IT recovery
Demand for contract IT staff has risen for the fourth consecutive quarter, raising hopes for a wider recovery in the IT jobs... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Businesses told not to wait for 3G services
Analysts have advised businesses to focus on GPRS mobile communications, rather than wait for faster 3G technology, following... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Time to look after your staff
The first signs of a tentative recovery in the IT recruitment market are a timely reminder for IT managers to consider who are... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
British identity theft fraud gang jailed
Six men were jailed for a total of 15 years last week after pleading guilty to one of the largest identity theft rackets to be... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Thought for the day: A unique selling point
Will Microsoft go ahead with its plans to buy Google? Colin Selfridge is worried that a deal could erode the ethos that has made... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Users cautious on web services
IBM, Microsoft and other vendors that have been beating the web services drum for more than two years claim that more and more of... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
SuSE unveils Wine Rack initiative
SuSE has launched Wine Rack - a bundle of products that will allow users of SuSE Linux 9.0 Personal or Professional to run some... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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New development outsourcing on the rise
An average of 41% of new development activity is now outsourced, according to Meta Group. Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Microsoft intensifies open-source battle in Europe
Microsoft has appointed a senior executive to a new position in Europe to improve relationships with governments across the... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Boost for voice enablement and apps testing
IBM, Scapa Technologies, and Friendware's ImmuniCode are undertaking varying efforts to boost software development tools, ranging... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
Users struggle with IT compliance costs
Several IT managers have admitted that companies are finding it hard to pinpoint the exact cost of complying with the... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
MicroStrategy unveils reporting tool
Business intelligence software maker MicroStrategy has edged into the field of reporting by introducing a new tool it claims can... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
Wi-Fi products continue to confuse
Bluesocket and D-Link have launched Wi-Fi products, and NetGear is preparing to launch a low-cost wireless Lan switch early next... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
Wells Fargo offers reward for stolen computers
Wells Fargo is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of thieves who stole computers... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
HP creates storage line for SMEs
Hewlett-Packard has launched a storage product line aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
Council trials find open source offers no short-term cost savings
Using open-source software in desktop and server packages offers no short-term savings. That was the initial finding of a trial... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2003
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Nov'03
Microsoft probes potential Exchange flaw
Microsoft is investigating a potential security issue with Exchange Server 2003, which would be the first since the e-mail server... Continue Reading
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November 21, 2003
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Nov'03
Building group saves £10m a year by replacing its legacy systems
Building materials group RMC has saved £10m a year on IT costs by replacing legacy software with a single SAP system. Continue Reading
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November 21, 2003
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Would-be ITsleuths could join the specials
IT professionals could volunteer to assist the police as "special constables" in computer crime investigations under plans to... Continue Reading
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November 21, 2003
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Nov'03
CSA chiefs left floundering as move to new system threatens to overwhelm them
Parents hit as Child Support Agency wrestles with data migration. Continue Reading