January 2006
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January 23, 2006
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Police urge action on web attacks
The National Hi-Tech Crime Unit (NHTCU) has advised businesses to ensure they have the technology in place to counter attacks on their websites. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Government puts cost of online tax credits identity theft at £2.7m
Identity thieves stole £2.7m from the online tax credits system, the government admitted last week. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Oracle fixes 82 flaws in database software and application suites
Oracle has released patches addressing 82 security vulnerabilities in its database, application server and e-business software. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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News in brief
Short takes from this week's news. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Trust and strong business culture identified as key to IT governance
IT governance is not a luxury but an essential element in a business's long-term survival, according to a BCS seminar on the subject earlier this month. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Public sector drives demand for open source alternatives to Office
The leading open standards alternative to Microsoft Office is available as a commercial package as Staroffice from Sun Microsystems, and as a free, downloadable version from Openoffice.org. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Your shout: e-gov delivery, FOI clarity, frustrated with ERP
Have your say at compuerweekly.com Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Downtime: Be hip and get in with the IT out crowd
IT is finally having its day in the sitcom sun with Channel 4’s latest Friday night offering, called The IT Crowd. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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DPM’s diary, by C P Bound
Monday - Panic call from Rick Nebulus, head of IT adventures at Slurry County Council, who is trying to organise the next Association of Local Information Consultants (Asslic) branch meeting. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Service continuity is key as Leeds Learning Network takes the managed service route
Smart projects: Network allows teachers to pool resources and schedule work Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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INSIDE THE BCS: Microsoft expert offers security tips
Under the banner “How Secure Are Your Systems? Understanding Internet Threats”, Edward Gibson, chief security advisor at Microsoft, will be speaking to the BCS Belfast Branch on 31 January. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Next move: What do I need to learn to leave this job I'm bored in?
Expert advice for readers' career problems Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Pay growth stabilising, says study
The average salary for permanent staff rose to £34,375, and average rates for contractors remained steady at £40 an hour, according to the survey of 5,000 IT professionals. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Degrees provided out-of-date technology skills, say graduates
Nearly half of last year’s graduates believe that university degrees failed to provide them with up-to-date IT skills, according to a survey of visitors to Graduate-Jobs.com, a jobs site for university leavers. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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MS .net set to be most wanted skill in 2006
Knowledge of Microsoft .net development will be the most desired IT skill in 2006, according to a survey of 296 large employers by training company QA. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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True meaning of partnership
Only a fool would dispute the importance of getting the written contract right in any major business relationship. But the relationship will always be more important than the contract if things are to go well rather than fall into dispute mode. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Bridging the cultural divide
Once you have found the right offshore supplier it is essential to have a watertight contrat. But it is just as important to develop a common cultural bond to ensure the relationship lasts the distance. Helen Beckett reports. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Microsoft moves to Vienna for next version of Windows
Microsoft has changed the codename of the Windows operating system that will follow the forthcoming Windows Vista. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Microsoft acquires UMT to improve Office project management
Microsoft has acquired portfolio management and consulting firm UMT to help develop its forthcoming Office 12 collaboration suite. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2006
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Hackers claim 900,000 blog accounts compromised
Hackers claim to have compromised 900,000 blogging accounts hosted by the Livejournal blogging service. Continue Reading