January 2006
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January 26, 2006
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Amex implements Java ES for critical systems
American Express has chosen Sun Microsystems’ Java Enterprise System (Java ES) to support mission-critical systems in its global IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Government to beef up cybercrime laws with new bill
The government proposes to hand out stiffer sentences to cyber-criminals by revamping the Computer Misuse Act. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
IBM aids virtualisation with CIMS acquisition
IBM has acquired CIMS Lab, a leading provider of software that helps businesses track the use of computing resources across virtualised technology environments. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Government IT efficiency gains in doubt
The government’s claims of efficiency savings from the use of IT are unclear and could be inaccurate, the House of Commons Treasury select committee has said. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Lloyd's pulls plug on £53m compliance system
Lloyd’s of London is closing down a £53m-plus electronic platform after only signing up a handful of insurance underwriters and brokers to use it. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Electronic Jobcentre Plus system fails to process 40% of claims
A new electronic claims system set up for the government’s Jobcentre Plus service is failing to process 40% of claims. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Work with customers to improve security, FSA tells online banks
The Financial Services Authority is urging banks to work with their online banking customers to fight fraud. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Vista Beta 2 Expected in April
Beta 2 of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system may appear this April, after a limited community technology preview (CTP) of the OS is released February. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2006
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Jan'06
Motorola unveils 3G data access point
Motorola has unveiled a 3G mobile data access point for buildings which can allow companies to give multiple users access to the internet using a mobile network. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
2006, the year for Linux on the desktop?
IT experts have predicted the eminence of desktop Linux for over 15 years. It may be that this is the year it fulfils its promises Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Server cooling concept from Rittal on display
Rittal Corporation is to unveil its liquid cooling technology at the BICSI Winter Conference. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
AMD adds to high blade performance
Performance Technologies has launched the CPC5564 Single Board Computer. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
IBM boosts retail blade server family
IBM has unveiled new products based on its BladeCenter platform to help retail customers manage remote store environments more economically and efficiently. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Cambridge first for data centre
Telstra Europe, one of the UK’s largest alternative telephony and Internet suppliers has opened an Internet data centre at St John’s Innovation Park, Cambridge. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Cybertrust adds merchant monitoring to compliance programme
Information security specialist Cybertrust has enhanced its Online Compliance Programme, which helps acquiring banks, merchants and payment service providers monitor compliance with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
US computer security costs £38bn a year
Dealing with viruses, spyware, PC theft and other computer-related crimes costs US businesses £38bn a year, according to the FBI. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Enterprises struggle to focus on messaging threats
A survey by security specialist Akonix Systems claims enterprises are failing to protect themselves against instant messaging (IM) threats. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Cisco combats router glitches
Networking specialist Cisco has had to patch a series of security vulnerabilities affecting its routers and Call Manager software, some of which could be used to launch a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against the products. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
F-Secure releases security patch
Antivirus software supplier F-Secure has issued a patch for its products after a Luxembourg-based security researcher reported vulnerabilities in the way F-Secure software handled ZIP and RAR format data compression archives. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2006
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Jan'06
Oracle fixes 82 software flaws
Oracle has released patches for 82 vulnerabilities in its database and application server software, and collaboration and e-business suites. Continue Reading