October 2005
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October 26, 2005
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Oct'05
Distance learning now available for Lamp web server technology
Training company Computeach has launched what it claims is the first distance learning course in Lamp, the open source web server platform. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Oct'05
Apache's good reputation drives demand for open web server skills
The Apache HTTP server - now 10 years old - is the product of an open source initiative dedicated to keeping the internet free from commercial control. It is a key part of the Lamp (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python) platform. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Firms will have to spend more on IT training, says E-Skills
IT departments will need to invest more in training their staff despite a slowdown in demand for IT professionals, the latest jobs market research by E-Skills UK has revealed. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Oct'05
How Capgemini's transition management leader rose through the outsourcing ranks
HM Revenue and Customs' IT outsourcing contract is one of the largest in UK history. The man who was brought in to oversee the contract's transition from the previous supplier to the current one, Capgemini, has one of the biggest jobs in IT ... Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
BT to start trials of 8mbps broadband
BT is planning to quadruple basic broadband connectivity speeds to 8mbps nationwide. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Cisco focuses software acceleration effort
Cisco Systems is forming a business unit to offer application acceleration and network optimisation products. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Survey reveals rapid adoption of SSL VPNs for remote access
Companies are increasingly deploying Secure Sockets Layer virtual private networks to provide remote access to corporate systems, a study from Forrester Research has found. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Tuning in to wireless returns
The Computer Weekly/BT survey has revealed the widespread adoption of wireless technology among large organisations. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
What price storage?
The spread of networked storage, and the increasing willingness of firms to consider using third parties to help them manage their storage requirements, may mean the days of a single-location datacentre, managed only by internal staff, are numbered. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
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Oct'05
It's all very well to talk about VoIP, but the big issue is whether your network can cope
Using an Internet Protocol-based network for voice communications is a sure way to reduce IT infrastructure costs. But the age and functionality of your telephone and network infrastructure, and what you intend to do with business processes in the ... Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Common sense at the Revenue
The decision by HM Revenue and Customs to postpone the introduction of an online tax collection system for 12 months represents a welcome dose of common sense. Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Dangers of compromise
Stephen Castell, in his opinion piece (Computer Weekly, 13 September), related an all too familiar chain of events leading to a systems disaster, and eight points at which warnings should be seen. The problem almost certainly started way before his ... Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Discrimination hits staff of all ages, says study
IT workers trade union Amicus is sending a birthday card to Microsoft chief Bill Gates to congratulate him on the "rare feat of working in the IT sector beyond the age of 50". Continue Reading
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October 26, 2005
26
Oct'05
Tetley updates EDI to meet Asda standard
Tea bag manufacturer Tetley has updated its Electronic Data Interchange facility to meet the AS2 communications standard being demanded by Asda and its US parent company Wal-Mart. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
Next move: Which web skills should I pursue?
The question: Which web skills should I pursue? Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
A level 5 disaster recovery plan
CIO Aline Ward learned that a successful disaster recovery plan relies on people -- not just processes. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
Eight steps to hiring an SMB IT consultant
As your business grows, your information systems can become stretched to the limit. Hiring an IT consultant to keep your systems on track or up to date can help solve your problems, as long as you hire the right one. The range of expertise and cost ... Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
IBM moves closer to business intelligence with role-specific software
IBM has launched new software that provides staff and managers throughout a business with role-specific work environments. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
US DoJ request delays Oracle antitrust review by a further 30 days
The US Department of Justice has requested further information in its review of Oracle’s bid to buy customer relationship management market leader Siebel Systems. Continue Reading
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October 25, 2005
25
Oct'05
US universities challenge FBI wiretapping ruling
US universities have launched a legal challenge against new wiretapping rules that would force them to upgrade their networks to enable e-mail and internet surveillance by the FBI. Continue Reading