November 2005
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November 28, 2005
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Your shout: Why IT education requires a rethink
Why education needs sorting out, a look at problem abbreviations and a reminder about a looming deadline Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Trust cuts outsource cost
Outsourcing built on trust rather than penalties is most successful, says study. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Netapp targets branch office security with Netcache 3100 launch -- and other network news briefs
Short takes from this week's networks news Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Grid computing and server virtualisation could be answer to problem of bottlenecks
How many people do you know that are deploying 10 Gigabit Ethernet widely? Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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How to solve the problem of loss of application knowledge
The dearth of application knowledge is a solvable issue. Application mining tools and APM tools can solve the issue and have the potential to bring many additional benefits. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Innovative ways to make sure the IT dialogue keeps flowing
As well as introducing formal, management-level methods of communication between IT and business at WS Atkins, Lesley Hume, IS director, does not neglect the more informal methods as well. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Investment in security training on the wrong track, say senior staff
Employers are failing to invest adequately in training for their IT security staff, a survey of IT security professionals by IT training association Comptia has revealed. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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IT recruiters voice concern over influx of foreign IT professionals
The number of foreign IT workers entering the UK has increased by a factor of 10 over the past 10 years, driven by demand from large public sector projects. Figures from the Home Office show the number of visas issued for IT staff has increased from... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Updated skills framework brings professionalism a step nearer
The launch of an updated version of the national Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) has been hailed by the BCS as a step towards professionalism in IT. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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The work of the World Wide Web Consortium
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the global organisation founded and run by inventor of the web Tim Berners-Lee. It aims to ensure that the web is available and accessible to everyone, regardless of their hardware, software, network ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Windows Server 2003 R2 boosts back-up
Microsoft will next week bring out the first interim release of its Windows Server operating system, a product which aims to improve the value of its Software Assurance licence scheme. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Trust roll-out milestone for NHS IT
Events at a South London hospital this week could mark a major milestone in NHS IT. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Under-pressure Revenue puts off key PAYE reform
HM Revenue and Customs has deferred a vital part of its IT-led modernisation plans for two years because of technical difficulties and a shortage of capacity. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Thames Valley Police extends trial of PDAs to speed suspect checks
Thames Valley Police is giving officers access to the Police National Computer (PNC), e-mail and other systems using XDA2 and M1000 handheld computers. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Riding high with real time winners
When Aussie Shane Warne dropped England batsman Kevin Pietersen on 15 in the deciding Test Match at the Oval, it was not just a moment of high drama in English cricket. In a back office in Hammersmith, a system was crunching 12,000 transactions a ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Next move: How do I get a job with no experience?
The question: How do I get a job with no experience? Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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The next version of IP is making slow progress
The internet is a great place for history. For example, search for "IETF RFC 791" and you will find the original specification document for version 4 of Internet Protocol, as edited by John Postel, who shepherded the internet through its formative ... Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Bureaucracy hinders IT decisions, survey shows
More than half of senior IT managers have been forced to make a decision against their better judgement in the past six months, reflecting inadequacies in the decision making processes within their organisations. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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EMI goes global with SAP to meet demand for real-time transactions
Music company EMI is rolling out a single SAP enterprise resource planning platform across its worldwide operations, following a successful implementation in the UK. Continue Reading
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November 28, 2005
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Alton Towers gives customers an easier ride with online hotel booking system
Theme park Alton Towers has revamped its online hotel booking system using Macromedia Flex to make the booking process faster and easier. Continue Reading