October 2006
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October 03, 2006
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Banks must take integrated approach to security
Many banks still treat each of their channels separately for the purposes of security and need to take a more holistic view when weighing up options for customer authentication and security. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Cameron pledges to scrap ID card scheme
Conservative party leader David Cameron has pledged that his party would scrap national ID cards if elected. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Microsoft acquires desktop management firm
Microsoft has acquired DesktopStandard Corporation, a developer of group policy-based enterprise desktop management products. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Tesco uses heat sensors to track customer flow
Tesco has improved its customer service by installing heat sensors that can identify bottlenecks of people as they move around its shops. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Spying scandal claims another scalp
HP general counsel Ann Baskins has resigned from the company, the latest casualty in the HP spying scandal. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Test your IQ: Business continuity
Does your company have a business continuity (BC) plan? If it does, it's headed in the right direction. If not, it's wise that you start putting one together now. Test your BC IQ and see if you know what a good, solid BC plan should include. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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UK banks need IT to keep up with competition
UK retail banks need to embrace IT-driven change to keep pace with global competition as convergance and consolidation in banking continues in the years ahead. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Yahoo opens up single sign-in technology
Yahoo has released application-building technology which will give businesses access to the company's single sign-on system - covering 200 million people with Yahoo! accounts. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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School district expels outsourced backup, enrolls CDP
Revere School District dumps tape and outsourced backup, and deploys SonicWall's continuous data protection product. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Tesco bags two-thirds of online grocery market
Tesco’s record £1.15bn half-year profit announcement yesterday masks even faster growth by its online grocery business. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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HP says its Sony laptop batteries are safe
HP has claimed it is not affected by the general laptop battery recall started by Sony, even though it uses the type of battery that has plagued Dell, Apple, Lenovo and Toshiba in recent weeks. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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VMware offers 64-bit virtualisation support
VMware now offers full virtualisation support to 64-bit operating systems. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Bank CIOs must help to keep competitive advantage
CIOs working in retail banking need to have a clear understanding of their bank’s IT strengths, and invest to retain and develop any unique competitive advantages for the future. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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HP expands enterprise printing offering
HP has bolstered its enterprise imaging and printing product portfolio and plans to increase its sales staff to improve customer support. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Southampton IT labs emerge from disaster a year on from blaze
The University of Southampton is preparing to build a new technology facility to replace the one burned to the ground a year ago this month. The building housed key IT and scientific research equipment and resources. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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HSBC and First Direct to offer banking on mobiles
HSBC and First Direct are to offer mobile banking through the Link cash machine network. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Oct'06
Document your network cabling
Because updating your network documentation is a time-consuming, error-prone process, keeping track of your network cables can be a big mess. When moving things around, or in the case of a security audit, a poorly-documented layout can turn into an ... Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Oct'06
Cisco, Cognio team up on Wi-Fi interference detection
Cisco and Cognio have partnered to troubleshoot and diagnose problems on the Wi-Fi network. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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Spotlight falls on batteries as laptop needs increase
The viability of lithium ion batteries is under scrutiny, with three major suppliers - Apple, Dell and Toshiba - recalling batteries used in tens of thousands of laptops, and three airlines issuing restrictions on their use on aircraft. Continue Reading
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October 03, 2006
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IBM deepens drive for Service Oriented Architecture
IBM has made its biggest service oriented architecture (SOA) push to date with four new and 23 enhanced products and 11 new professional services designed to help users turn their business processes into software components. Continue Reading