January 2006
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Sober virus 'attack' is foiled
An attack of the Sober virus predicted for Friday 6 January turned out to be a non-event, possibly because of earlier publicity predicting a potential onslaught. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
More US customer data worries as Marriott tapes go missing
Another US organisation has found its data retention policies under question after Marriott Vacation Club International, a subsidiary of hotel group Marriott International, said backup computer tapes containing data on thousands of customers and ... Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Blackberry faces security flaws
Blackberry's email-on-the-go devices could be compromised by two new vulnerabilities in the Blackberry Enterprise Server, potentially allowing malicious attacks that would prevent users from opening email attachments. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Microsoft releases 'early' Windows fix
Customer pressure persuaded Microsoft to release a patch early for a flaw in its Windows Metafile (WMF). Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
IT spending to fall in 2006
The outlook for IT spending in 2006 will be even more sober than 2005's according to a new report by market analyst Forrester. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Hackers target IM products
Many experts in the field of extended communications agree that in 2005 there was a tipping point for recognition by enterprises of the usefulness of instant messaging (IM) products. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Windows flaw could have enterprise-wide ramifications
An attack on Windows-based systems may cause more concern for IT directors than was first realised. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Government to scrutinise Microsoft in schools
The government agency that oversees IT use in schools and colleges has announced a review of the way the education sector licenses software from Microsoft. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Former e-envoy heads up school IT
Former e-envoy Andrew Pinder has replaced John Roberts as the new chair of Becta, the government agency that oversees the use of IT in schools and colleges. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Symantec patches Norton security flaw
Symantec has updated its widely used Norton SystemWorks to fix a security flaw that remote hackers could use to hide malicious software. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Apple's early start on Intel migration catches out Microsoft
Apple Computer and Microsoft have announced a new five-year agreement that commits Microsoft to developing its Office apps suite for Intel-based Macs, although the suite won’t be ready for the first of Apple’s new Intel-driven machines. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
Jump in sales and profits for Indian outsourcer
Indian outsourcer Infosys Technologies has announced impressive sales and profits growth for the third quarter. Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
CA buys self-healing system capabilities for Unicenter
CA plans to add self-healing capabilities to its flagship Unicenter systems management family in a drive to automate IT administration. Industry analysts said the technology could lead to lower IT costs and significant time savings by automating ... Continue Reading
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January 12, 2006
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Jan'06
As firms count cost of oil depot blast, what are the disaster recovery lessons?
How companies coped in the aftermath of the Buncefield inferno. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
Microsoft wins vital patent decision
US government officials have supported Microsoft’s attempts to keep hold of two vital file system patents. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
US search marketing spend soars by 44%
North American advertisers spent 44% more on search engine marketing last year than in 2004, with Google and Yahoo taking the lion’s share. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
Analyst predicts Dell switch to AMD chips
A US financial analyst has predicted that Dell will launch its first products equipped with AMD processors this year, including a new range of servers in the second half. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
Ethernet Alliance forms up without Cisco
Suppliers have formed the Ethernet Alliance to educate the market about new Ethernet technologies, but so far without the involvement of Cisco. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
Jeans company parades iPod-compatible denim
Levi Strauss has designed jeans compatible with the iPod music player. Continue Reading
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January 11, 2006
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Jan'06
Sun to pay users' Oracle licence fees
Sun Microsystems is to subsidise customers using Oracle database software on its high-end Unix servers. Continue Reading