November 2005
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November 29, 2005
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Government to launch £5m council online services campaign
The government is to launch a £5m campaign to encourage more citizens to use the online services of their local authorities. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Docklands spawns Europe's biggest Wi-Fi zone
The busiest commercial district of London’s Docklands in now one big Wi-Fi zone after experts were brought in create an optimised network for the Canary Wharf area. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Debenhams secures remote access
The Debenhams department store group has adopted a new remote access product to give employees and partners secure access to its network. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Virgin Money consolidates IT systems
Virgin Money, the financial services arm of the Virgin Group, is installing an integrated IT service management (ITSM) platform to consolidate multiple systems. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Fujitsu management take pay cuts over stock exchange crash
Top Fujitsu management are to take temporary pay cuts, with the firm’s systems having been found to have caused the Tokyo stock exchange crash of 1 November. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Financial services industry tests infrastructure in bombs exercise
The UK financial services industry tested its disaster response and recovery plans yesterday. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Cybercrime now outstrips drug trafficking
Global cybercrime generated more cash than drug trafficking last year and is set to get worse as developing countries see a higher take-up of technology. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
Exploit code unleashed for Windows DoS flaw
Exploit code is circulating on the internet that can take advantage of a critical Windows security vulnerability disclosed by Microsoft last month. Continue Reading
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November 29, 2005
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Nov'05
BT launches stolen car recovery service
BT has launched a new car tracking system that allows the police to track down stolen vehicles, and a BT product manager for the service has already benefited from the technology when his Audi was stolen. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Early adopter reports benefits from MS CRM 3.0
Essex Medical and Forensic Services, an early adopter of Microsoft CRM 3.0, which goes on sale in December, has reported benefits from the ease of integration with Microsoft Outlook and simplified customisation compared with other CRM products. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Cases show reform of Computer Misuse Act is essential if it is to be fair and relevant
It used to be possible to argue that concerns about the limitations of the 15-year-old Computer Misuse Act were based on theory, not tangible cases. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Expense ahead with next-generation ERP
Oracle and SAP are working on new architectures that are more responsive to business change, but there will be costs, and benefits will not be immediate. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Bridges should be built on trust
Many IT directors and their staff feel - rightly or wrongly - that they are still seen as "the techies" who are there simply to sort out the IT nuts and bolts while others make the important decisions. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Building trust with great communication
IT will never be seen as a valued strategic business partner unless it can communicate its value to the business. But all too often, corporate IT fails to pay sufficient attention to the importance of communication within business. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Beyond the blame game
It is encouraging to see the government's recently published ITstrategy focusing on addressing the success rate of public sector IT projects. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Monitoring tool helps Yorkshire get more clicks
Yorkshire Building Society has replaced its web-business management software to better track the effectiveness of its online marketing campaigns and website user experience. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
Security: Businesses urged to shift growing burden of security back onto software suppliers
US security body the Sans Institute has urged businesses and governments to use their purchasing power to persuade IT suppliers to lock down the security of their software applications. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Debenhams offers flexible access via VPN with two-factor security
Debenhams has implemented an identity management system and virtual private network technology to provide flexible access to its internal IT systems. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
IT security staff could face licensing
IT security professionals have voiced concern over proposals to use legislation designed for wheel clampers and bodyguards to regulate security consultants. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Nov'05
IBM to integrate XML based eForms with Workplace -- and more tech news briefs
Brief takes from this week's technology news. Continue Reading