October 2005
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October 24, 2005
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Local councils set to be target for online crime
Local government will be the next sector to be targeted by onmline criminals, Tony Neate, head of industry liaison at the National Hit-Tech Crime Unit’s (NHTCU), warned last week’s conference of local government IT managers. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
The network's missing link moves closer
With "application oriented networking", Cisco aims to improve performance through closer interaction between the network and the applications that run on it. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Three Sans protect Close Premium Finance data
Close Premium Finance, which provides finance for insurance brokers and individuals, has built a mirrored three-San (storage area network) environment to protect data relating to the £2bn of insurance premiums that go through its books each year. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Councils told to use common resources
Local authorities should make greater use of shared services for common functions such as finance and human resources, government CIO Ian Watmore told the Society of IT Managers (Socitm) conference in Brighton last week. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
E-business projects to drive spending growth
E-commerce projects are set to drive UK IT departments' spending growth in 2005-2006, according the latest Computer Weekly IT Expenditure Survey, produced by Kew Associates. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Initiative aims to put Linux on handsets
Open Source Development Labs is working on an initiative to address demand for Linux on mobile devices. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Manual processes must be automated to cut cost of Sarbanes-Oxley audits, says Basda
When Phillip Bennett, head of the US-based hedge fund giant Refco, was suspended earlier this month after his company announced a £240m accounting irregularity, it was a wake-up call to everyone involved in corporate compliance. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
MySQL 5.0 launch details and other big announcements in this week's tech news briefs
Short takes from this week's technology news Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Society installs e-mail archive for continuity
Market Harborough Building Society has installed an e-mail archiving system to replicate its Exchange e-mail server as part of a business continuity project. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Upcoming events will take senior IT staff far and wide... and afloat
The year may be drawing to a close, but there is a flurry of major events over the next two to three weeks to attract senior IT directors and managers away from their desks, not only in the UK but further afield in Europe. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Multiple systems, poor training and bad memories all part of the job at Jobcentre
Neck ties, safety screens and sex toys have all dogged the government's initiative to help people look for jobs while they are claiming benefits. But it is the computer system that is supposed to support the scheme that is proving the greatest ... Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Sky Chefs adopts fingerprint tool
Airline catering company LSG Sky Chefs is to install a biometric fingerprint-based timekeeping and attendance system for use at five major airports in the UK. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Stroud and Swindon builds on digital system
The Stroud and Swindon Building Society achieved full payback in 24 months following its move from a paper-based operation to digitised document imaging, storage and workflow. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Reporter's Notebook: NYC 'controls the software industry'
At Information Security Decisions: a security "rock star" rages against the Microsoft machine; banging the drum for enterprise security; a sour note on zero-day exploits. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Pearl staff to transfer to Indian firm in £486m outsourcing deal
Insurance firm Pearl Group has outsourced its processing and administration to Indian IT services company Tata Consultancy Services in a deal worth £486m over 12 years. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Revenue postpones online system
HM Revenue and Customs has postponed the launch of an online tax filing system that employers believed would create major problems for firms forced to adopt it. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Wireless booming but a third fail to measure ROI
UK organisations are investing heavily in wireless technology, but almost one third of IT leaders do not measure return on investment for wireless projects, a survey by Computer Weekly and BT has revealed. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
Civil servants may block release of ID card review
Civil servants have signalled their intention to stop a government minister publishing Gateway reviews of work carried out so far on the ID cards project. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
IT troubles hit Jobcentre service
Technical problems with a new Benefits and Employment Service IT system have left some Jobcentres able to answer just 8% of calls from clients, according to the Public and Commercial Services union. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Oct'05
IT planning vital to meet bird flu pandemic threat
IT departments should step up their planning for a flu pandemic that could disrupt transport systems, supply chains, and leave large sections of the workforce unable to reach the office. Continue Reading