October 2005
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October 24, 2005
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Change management key to project success
The first wave of e-government projects have often failed to transform local government business processes because they have focused on technology rather than change management, according to public sector IT organisation Socitm. 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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BA.com uses real-time software monitoring
British Airways is using real-time application monitoring to help ensure critical services remain available to customers on its BA.com website. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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CBI: 'end of beginning' for e-business
UK e-business is moving away from automating existing processes to fundamental transformation of business practices, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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October 24, 2005
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BSkyB to gain broadband capability
BSkyB is to buy broadband networking firm Easynet in a £211m deal that would give the digital broadcasting giant the ability to deliver TV programmes via broadband. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Market in RFID technology set to expand
The world market in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for retail generated revenues of more than $400m (£2,265m) last year and are expected to increase to more than 10 times that figure by 2011, new research has revealed. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Outsourcing falls from favour
Insourcing - bringing business services back in-house - is a growing trend, research from the National Outsourcing Association has revealed. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2005
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Microsoft adds business intelligence to Office 12
Microsoft has announced a new product and new features in its forthcoming Microsoft Office 12 software in a bid to make business intelligence “more mainstream” and available on every desktop. Continue Reading