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2004 Stories
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December 30, 2004
30Dec2004
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Bits & Bytes column library archive
Bits & Bytes column library archive -- 2003 to 2004 Continue Reading
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December 30, 2004
30Dec2004
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Archive: Bits & Bytes column library
Bits & Bytes column library archive -- 2003 to 2004 Continue Reading
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December 23, 2004
23Dec2004
In Depth
The Gartner guide to 2005
Reassess your role, embrace change and make a backup plan, that is the advice Gartner analysts are giving to IT professionals on... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
In Depth
Planning for success
Converged networks for voice and data are on the road to dominance. They are not a majority of installations yet, but recent... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
We'll be back on Tuesday 4 January with our full range of breaking news stories, in-depth reports and analyst briefings. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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IBM launches Websphere for global data synch
Leveraging its acquisition of Trego, an ISV with a product information management system, IBM has unveiled additional middleware... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Study says mobile phones affect DNA in isolated cells
Radio frequency radiation from mobile phones can damage DNA in laboratory conditions, European researchers said in a recent... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Judge awards ISP $1bn in spam damages
Antispam activists disagree about whether a $1.08bn (52m) judgment against three spammers in the US state of Iowa will discourage... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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DoCoMo invests £1.5m in Linux developer MontaVista
NTT DoCoMo, Japan's biggest mobile phone carrier, expects to complete on Wednesday a £1.5m investment in Linux software... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Microsoft to launch Office developer conference
Microsoft has announced it plans to hold its first-ever conference for Microsoft Office software developers. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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EMC to buy Smarts for £135m
EMC is buying privately held System Management ARTS, known as Smarts, in a £135m deal that will boost EMC's software portfolio... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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IBM readies 32-way Xeon server and hints at Opteron blade
IBM expects to ship a new 32-processor server based on Intel's Xeon processors in the first half of 2005 and may begin selling... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Cognos aligns with Composite to marry BI to EII
Cognos and Composite Software have joined forces to combine business intelligence (BI) reporting with enterprise information... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Nokia offers mobile field service package
For companies seeking ways to increase the efficiency of their field forces, Nokia has introduced a one-touch system to connect... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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eBay India subsidiary CEO released on bail
The Delhi High Court in India has granted bail to Avnish Bajaj, chief executive of Baazee.com India, a subsidiary of eBay. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Microsoft loses bid to suspend EU sanctions
Microsoft has lost its bid to suspend sanctions imposed on its business practices by European regulators pending the outcome of... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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New worm, Santy, using Google to spread
Antivirus companies are warning internet users about a fast-spreading new worm that infects web servers running a popular package... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
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Banks moving to change out core systems
After coddling aging core systems for decades, many top-tier banks are planning or implementing change-outs of old Cobol-based... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
In Depth
The essence of convergence
What are the essential elements of a converged network? Ross Bentley presents an overview of what such a network will likely... Continue Reading
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December 22, 2004
22Dec2004
In Depth
Embrace the future
As we saw in our previous supplement (see www.computerweekly.com/btsme), the power of IP can be harnessed in networks that... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
In Depth
2004: a year of high-tech changes
The year 2004 defied predictions: IBM sold its PC arm to a Chinese competitor, Oracle managed to swallow PeopleSoft, and -... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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New Cisco appliance consolidates backup
Cisco Systems last week unveiled a file-based data-sharing appliance that can consolidate management of distributed file and... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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MS antitrust case - court to rule on stay of EU sanctions
A decision on whether to suspend the European Commission's anticompetition sanctions against Microsoft pending appeal will be... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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IBM builds Java system for NYSE
New York Stock Exchange announced last week that it is rolling out a Java-based trading system that includes customised wireless... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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Cisco to buy Protego for $65m
Networking equipment manufacturer Cisco Systems has added to its growing portfolio of security products by agreeing to buy... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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Trend Micro takes Hotmail scanning contract from McAfee
Trend Micro has been awarded a contract by Microsoft's MSN Hotmail service to take over from McAfee to scan 187 million e-mail... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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RIM patent dispute referred back to lower court
A US appeal court has delivered a mixed ruling in a patent dispute between Research in Motion (RIM) and NTP. Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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Ignore proactive network management at your peril
Some 80% of businesses still use retrospective or reactive methods as their main tool for measuring and monitoring network... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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WLans now an integral part of networks
A recent survey by In-Stat/MDR has shown that wireless local area networks (WLans) are moving beyond simply being an "overlay" to... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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AVG’s SME security face lift
AVG UK has launched a number of enhancements to its flagship AVG Network Edition software, which provides network anti-virus... Continue Reading
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December 21, 2004
21Dec2004
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Next-generation adware and spyware protection
CyberGuard, a provider of security solutions, has begun shipping a new form of protection against an increasingly common internet... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Definition of Microsoft patches
Find out what types of new code introductions are included in Microsoft patch management in this book excerpt from Chapter 1 of "The complete patch management book." Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Finding out about patches
Get help identifying which patches you need in this excerpt from Chapter 1 of "The complete patch management book." Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Fixes, workaround for Kerberos 5 vulnerability
A security hole could be exploited to launch malicious code. But there are fixes and a workaround. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Introduction to patch management
This is introduction to patch management is the first excerpt from Chapter 1 of "The complete patch management book," courtesy of Ecora. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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SMB Experts predict: IT will thrive in 2005
2004 was a big year for small to medium-sized business IT, with more offerings from big vendors specifically geared for SMBs, to more SMB-related regulations and services. We asked our experts to tell us what 2005 will bring. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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What is included in a Microsoft patch?
Get a technical overview of what's included in each type of Microsoft patch, from security patches to updates to drivers in this book excerpt. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
IBM begins development work on 100Tbyte tape drive
IBM has begun work on new technologies designed to boost the capacity of tape storage devices by 250 times. Using... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
Siebel commits to midmarket CRM again
To convince SMBs that it is serious about this market on its third attempt, Siebel must deliver on its promises of a dedicated... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
Oracle’s purchase of PeopleSoft tightens application market
Oracle’s takeover of PeopleSoft consolidates the software applications market at the upper end and establishes Oracle as one of... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
Microsoft acquisition marks a shift in the spyware market
Microsoft is taking a first step toward addressing Internet Explorer’s (IE’s) vulnerability to spyware with the acquisition of... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
Oracle emphasises customer data hub, not applications alone
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison has emphasised Oracle’s focus on customer data hubs. However, Gartner believes Oracle will use its... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
MCE 2005 will affect more than just the consumer market
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is the third release of Microsoft's media center operating system. This version addresses... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
How to manage a security-awareness programme
IT security managers must create clear, enforceable security policies and lead by example to promote a "security-aware" corporate... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
In Depth
Functionality is dead
Back in the 1990s, what organisations wanted from IT systems was functionality and technology. But users are now looking for... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Cornice to offer 3Gbyte capacity hard drive
Hard-disc drive maker Cornice will release in early 2005 a new version of its 1in "Storage Element" drive for consumer... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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European car manufacturers to research wireless technology
Germany's research ministry has agreed to help fund a three-year research project aimed at developing a car-to-car communications... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Group ratifies next-generation RFID specs
A non-profit standards group has ratified a royalty-free standard that will help drive the commercialisation of radio frequency... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Audit committees ignoring IT risks, says survey
Seven in ten chief information officers at UK companies believe their audit committees are ignoring the risks posed by IT to... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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PayPal provides antifraud and antispam tool to users
Online payment service PayPal.com is aiming to help its users fight fraudulent e-mail phishing scams by providing a free... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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IBM BladeCenter spec picks up speed
IBM has signed up 115 companies since early September to develop for its eServer BladeCenter open specification it co-authored... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Court set to rule on EC sanctions against Microsoft
A decision on whether to suspend the European Commission's anticompetition sanctions against Microsoft Corp. pending appeal is... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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IE hole creates fake websites
A newly reported security problem in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) web browser allows attackers to create a fake website... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Siebel to acquire edocs for $115m
Siebel Systems has agreed to acquire edocs, a maker of e-billing and customer self-service applications, for $115m (£770m). Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Sun adds Linux support to Sun Ray thin clients
The server software that supports Sun Microsystems' Sun Ray thin-client devices can now run on x86-based Linux systems in... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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IT integration projects 'a challenge', says study
Companies are prepared to make substantial investments in integration technologies but remain unhappy with progress in this area,... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Pointsec supports Windows Mobile Smartphone
Pointsec, a provider of security software for laptop and desktop PCs, PDAs and smartphones, has released Pointsec for Smartphone,... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Avanquest launches Unified Xpress service
Business Process Management solutions provider Avanquest UK, formerly known as Avanquest Kommunicate, has launched AVST... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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UK’s SMEs baffled by telecoms terminology
Tiscali Business Services UK has announced the results of a survey of 250 SMEs from across the UK showing that over half are... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Malware continuing at unrelenting pace
In its annual Malware Development Review, Kaspersky Lab has announced that while 2004 has seen the development of malware and its... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Cheap Christmas for remote e-mail users
MIS Corporate Defence Solutions (MIS CDS) is offering a free trial for up to five weeks over the festive period of its mobile... Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Public WLan to expand
The public wireless local area network (PWLan) market is finally showing signs of taking off. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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Sonic boom for SME security
SonicWALL has launched an integrated security and Lan switching appliance targeted directly at SMEs. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2004
20Dec2004
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HP sets out its stall for next three years
Hewlett-Packard will spend more than $3bn in the next three years on Itanium-related product development. Continue Reading
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December 19, 2004
19Dec2004
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Security Bytes: Be aware of Google Desktop 'glitch'
Cisco acquires Protego; Hotmail switches to Trend Micro; Red Hat, Mandrakesoft and Gentoo fix flaws. Continue Reading
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December 19, 2004
19Dec2004
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Transforming the cybersecurity culture
Eleven New Year's resolutions can help employees at all levels empower the security function at their organization. Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Hewlett-Packard drops Itanium development
Hewlett-Packard is getting out of the chip-making business. The company announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement to... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Maryland's anti-spam law is unconstitutional
An e-mail marketing company that was sued for allegedly violating the US state of Maryland's anti-spam law has prevailed, as the... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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NTT DoCoMo's 4G research hits 1Gbps
NTT DoCoMo, Japan's biggest mobile communications carrier, achieved a 1Gbps packet transmission speed using 4G) mobile... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Intel to overhal its memory bus architecture
As Intel moves in step with the rest of the chip industry toward multicore design, it is preparing to overhaul the memory bus... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Large security holes found in PHP
The PHP development team has released an update for the widely used scripting language that fixes a number of serious bugs,... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Microsoft buys antispyware company
Microsoft has purchased Giant Company Software, which makes software to detect malicious software programs known as "spyware". Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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IBM releases MTF previewing technology
Looking to enable transitions between application modeling platforms, IBM is making available the IBM Model Transformation... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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All new chips multicore, says Intel
Intel has confirmed that in future all its chips will be multicore and has revealed additional desktop, server and mobile... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
In Depth
How Yorkshire Water taps into Openview to improve IT infrastructure management
Yorkshire Water decided to concentrate on improving the management and security of its corporate network after completing a £28m... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Microsoft attempts to woo PeopleSoft customers
Only days after Oracle has sealed a deal to buy PeopleSoft, Microsoft is offering its advice to PeopleSoft customers. Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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ZigBee low-power wireless standard ratified
The ZigBee Alliance, an industry standards group dedicated to promoting low-power wireless networks, ratified the first ZigBee... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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SP2 firewall could share settings with the whole internet
Microsoft has released an update to Windows XP to fix a potentially serious configuration problem in the firewall that ships as... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Symantec takeover of Veritas delivers more questions than answers
Symantec's acquisition of Veritas has the potential to benefit customers and shareholders of both companies, but details of the... Continue Reading
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December 17, 2004
17Dec2004
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Cisco to open R&D centre in Japan
Cisco will open a Tokyo-based research and development centre focusing on internet software and routing technologies in February... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Skybox updates risk management wares
New software from Skybox Security will help companies monitor their networks to comply with US data security regulations and help... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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SAP prepares for R&D expansion in China
Business software supplier SAP is taking steps to boost its research and development activities in China as it expands into one... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Infineon designs smallest “non-volatile” flash memory chip
Scientists at German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies have developed what they claim to be the world's smallest... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Symantec to buy Veritas for £6.9bn
Symantec yesterday (15 December) announced it will buy storage supplier Veritas for £6.9bn. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Yahoo adds traffic information to map service
Yahoo is adding local traffic information to its map service in the US, including roadwork and accident reports as well as the... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Microsoft and Autodesk to cross-licence patents
Microsoft and Autodesk have agreed to cross-licence their respective patent portfolios, the companies plan to announce on... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Samsung expects record mobile phone shipments in 2005
Samsung is expecting to ship about 100 million mobile phones in 2005, its president said in an interview with a Korean newspaper. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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FCC to consider allowing cell phones on planes
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday kicked off efforts that could reshape the communications services... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Adobe patches holes in Acrobat Reader
Adobe has patched two bugs in its Acrobat Reader application that could allow an attacker to take over a user's system via a... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Yahoo launches video search site
Yahoo has launched a test site for searching video content on the web. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Apple locks out RealNetworks with iPod update
Apple has updated the software for some of its iPod digital media players so that songs bought from RealNetworks will not play. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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ISC launches programme for security best practice
Value added reseller, ISC, has launched what it cliams is the first all-in-one programme to enable small to medium-sized... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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SAP offers new system security service
Business software supplier SAP is offering customers a new service to ensure the security of their SAP systems, the company said... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Stress-free upgrades need proper planning
How can IT directors ensure that upgrades go smoothly, given that organisations are increasingly running their IT on a 24x7... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2004
16Dec2004
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Ask Jeeves to boost search site with portal features
Ask Jeeves is looking to strengthen its search engine website with features, services and technologies found elsewhere in its... Continue Reading
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December 15, 2004
15Dec2004
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3Com buys its way into intrusion prevention with TippingPoint
3Com has acquired security specialist TippingPoint Technologies in a $430m (£221m) cash buy-out. Continue Reading
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December 15, 2004
15Dec2004
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WaveSat issues first standard-compliant WiMax chip
WaveSat has begun shipping a chip that it says is the first to comply fully with the IEEE 802.16-2004 wireless broadband... Continue Reading
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December 15, 2004
15Dec2004
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Microsoft tests hotmail service for small organisations
Microsoft is testing a new subscription hotmail service that includes 2Gbytes of e-mail storage and a copy of Outlook 2003 to... Continue Reading
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December 15, 2004
15Dec2004
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Software patents one step closer
The EU has moved a step closer to allowing software patents. Diplomats from the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) are... Continue Reading
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December 15, 2004
15Dec2004
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Nortel reports losses and falling sales
Amid continuing problems with the release of its financial statements, Nortel Networks reported a loss for the third quarter,... Continue Reading