June 2005
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June 30, 2005
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Ex-CA boss accused of paying £2m bribe
The US government has accused former Computer Associates chief executive officer Sanjay Kumar of paying a $3.7m (£2m) bribe to a customer who had threatened to tell the government about a bogus software deal. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
Faster Java RFID readers from Sun
Sun Microsystems has launched an improved range of Java-enabled radio frequency identification (RFID) reader platforms to deliver faster processing times. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
India to tighten data security laws
Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has instructed government officials to move quickly and amend the country’s technology legislation so as to provide for tighter data security. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
Ofcom consults industry on BT's fairer telecoms proposals
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched a series of consultations following last week’s announcement that BT has agreed to restructure its business to create a fairer telecoms market. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
Top public sector CIOs join CIO Connect
Thirty members of the government’s Council of Chief Information Officers (CIO Council) have joined National Computing Centre body CIO Connect to share IT strategies with the private sector. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
Senators debate crackdown on data theft
The US Senate is considering a bill to boost personal data security and crack down on data theft, as corporate America struggles to keep a lid on continuing data loss scandals. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
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Jun'05
Offshoring drives up Xansa profits
IT outsourcer Xansa has posted a near-30% increase in operating profits for the year ending 30 April, as it continues to expand its Indian outsourcing operation. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
30
Jun'05
Birmingham whittles bidders down to two
Birmingham Council has shortlisted Capita and IBM as potential strategic partners for a major business transformation and IT services outsourcing project. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2005
30
Jun'05
Smartphones slip under corporate security radar
Companies risk losing sensitive data and documents because they are failing to secure the Blackberry devices and mobile phones used by their workforce, a mobile telecoms provider warned this week. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
IT is from Mars, Business users are from Venus
When it comes to BI, columnist Rick Sherman says business users and IT groups suffer from relationship issues. Not to worry he says, the power user can be key to your BI success.
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
GroupWise 7 beta comes with 10-year pledge
Novell has rolled out the beta version of its GroupWise 7 collaboration platform, which is designed to offer better functionality, greater integration with rival products and pre-bundled Linux capabilities. It has also promised to support GroupWise ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
Google refines personalised searching
Google has developed a new version of its personalised search technology, using previous searches to refine subsequent search results for a user. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
BT to roll out broadband TV in 2006
BT says it will use Microsoft’s Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) software platform to deliver TV over broadband in the UK from next year. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
29
Jun'05
Malware gives fake Microsoft fix routine another spin
Security research company Websense Security Labs has warned of a new wave of malicious spoof Microsoft security e-mails. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
29
Jun'05
Pope worm alert
Security software company Sophos has alerted users to an e-mail virus disguised as a breaking news bulletin, covering anything from the alleged death of Michael Jackson to conspiracy theories about the death of Pope John Paul II earlier this year. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
Windows 2000 gets one last update
Microsoft has issued the last major update to its popular Windows 2000 operating system. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
Sun powers down Linux desktops
Sun Microsystems is winding down a strategy to sell Linux-based desktop systems to users. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
New waste laws target IT kit
IT managers will soon have to grapple with new hazardous waste regulations on the handling and disposal of computer equipment, including monitors and some PCs. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
SeeBeyond buy builds Sun SOA
Sun Microsystems is to acquire SeeBeyond Technology for $387m (£209m) to strengthen its position in the service-oriented architecture (SOA) market. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2005
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Jun'05
BT's fixed/mobile Fusion lacks appeal – for now
BT's new Fusion service enables mobile phones to use BT’s fixed broadband lines from the home and is a breakthrough for the future, but not yet compelling enough to spark significant usage. Continue Reading