October 2006
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October 24, 2006
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UK to get national open source policy institute
A national open source software policy institute is to be opened in the UK to help aid development and standards. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Lord Mayor warns of growing cybercrime threat
The Lord Mayor of London, David Brewer, last week issued a wake-up call to financial institutions to take a global lead in combating cybercrime. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Surf’s up for new merchandising system at Billabong
Surfwear retailer Billabong is implementing a merchandising system from software supplier VCS Timeless to automate its global business processes. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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WAN optimisation from Juniper gets faster
WAN optimisation platforms from Juniper Networks get an upgrade, making it easier for remote locations to take advantage of files and services over the WAN. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Juniper on fibre's future : Day Two
In part two of our exclusive interview with Juniper Networks's Roger Geerts, TechTarget ANZ Consulting Editor Ian Yates explores the future of MPLS. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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How does the service provider differentiate between data and VoIP as data?
For our mobile devices in trucks, we use GSM/GPRS communication. Our customers are paying for a certain data amount -- depending on the service package to which they subscribe. We use a modem in our device, which can do both data and voice. But as I... Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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s SIP really better than HTTP? Follow-up to why use SIP
In a previous question, I asked why should I use SIP when my application built on HTTP works fine. You replied that SIP provides URL dialing. Yet, so does my application, with better session routing for all packets. Would you please elaborate? Can ... Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Government-run pension IT is not cheaper
The pensions administration system that the government proposes should manage the retirement savings of millions of people could not be run more cheaply by the public sector than the private sector, according to consultancy firm Oxera. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Big business is unimpressed with data services
The UK’s large businesses are far less satisfied with advanced data services than with fixed line or mobile phone services, research from Ofcom has revealed. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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How can choppiness during a phone call be eliminated?
I have a WAN that consists of two LANS. On that network there are two Toshiba phone switches. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Oct'06
Oracle sets out Fusion merger vision
Oracle has explained how it planned to merge elements of PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Oracle’s business applications and database to create the Fusion stack. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Ethernet overtakes Sonet for Wans
Ethernet networks will eventually dominate wide area networks covering metropolitan areas, as use of SONet/SDH declines over the next 10-20 years, industry analysts have forecast. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Mobile phone shipments set to reach one billion mark
Worldwide mobile phone shipments are on track to hit one billion units this year, industry analyst IDC has predicted. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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DCA contracts target £100m savings
The Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) has signed two new major IT contracts with Atos Origin and LogicaCMG, worth at least £500m over the seven years. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Oct'06
Microsoft publishes Sender ID Framework specification
Microsoft has made its Sender ID Framework specification for e-mail authentication freely available under its Open Specification Promise programme. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Oct'06
IBM sues Amazon.com for patent infringement
IBM is suing Amazon.com and seeking unspecified damages for patent infringement. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Google woos publishers with customised search engine
Google has launched a customisable search engine that publishers can put on their own websites. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Government conceals ID cards reviews
The government this week strengthened its opposition to disclosing the Gateway reviews of the ID cards programme, arguing that publishing any information about the reviews could undermine their usefulness. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Citrix widens portfolio
Citrix used its annual iForum global user conference in Orlando, Florida, this week to launch a number of initiatives to widen its client/server and business continuity offering. Continue Reading
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October 24, 2006
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Footwear retailer forecasts demand with Oracle Retail
Footwear retailer Aldo is implementing Oracle Retail Price Optimisation to provide its customers with the right stock as it expands into more countries. Continue Reading