February 2006
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February 07, 2006
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Honeywell accuses former employee of posting staff data on web
Honeywell International has accused a former employee of disclosing sensitive information for 19,000 of its US employees on the web. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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SAP launches Premium Support
SAP is making available a new premium support service, which the business applications software provider says will deliver better response times and a more personal service to customers. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Bush proposes £38bn IT budget
The US administration has proposed a $64.3bn (£38bn) IT budget for next year, with the slight increase on this year mainly going to homeland security. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Microsoft OneCare expected to undercut main security software players
Microsoft is set to announce the availability and pricing plans of its OneCare Live security software subscription service this week. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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RIM wins UK Blackberry patent battle
Blackberry manufacturer RIM has won two patent fights, one in the UK and one in Germany, against the same company. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Logistics network uses SOA to create advanced tracking system
PalletForce, a distribution network that transports goods to companies across the UK, is installing a cutting-edge tracking system based on a service oriented architecture (SOA). Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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More than safety in numbers
User groups are not just a way to influence suppliers, they can be a valuable source of information and support. Danny Bradbury reports. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Buying ERP tools to fit the smaller business
Enterprise Software: Large suppliers and niche ERP players both offer advantages for small and mid-sized businesses, so which do you choose? We examine the options. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Electrolux targets contact centre savings with integrated CRM tool
Electrolux aims to cut its call centre costs by a third with a customer relationship management system. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Providing opportunities to grow
Awards: Shortlisted firms for the Best Places to Work in IT 2006 Awards are helping staff realise their potential through career development. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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How to avoid open source licensing pitfalls
Open source software can offer users great commercial advantages when care is taken to address intellectual property issues and minimise contractual risks. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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GM in £8.4bn outsourcing programme
General Motors last week awarded contracts to EDS, Capgemini, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Compuware, Covisint and Wipro as part of an £8.4bn outsourcing programme. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Council uses business intelligence system to standardise highways project delivery
Smart projects: Oxfordshire County Council has deployed a business intelligence application to fast track the delivery of the local transport plan it agreed with the Department for Transport. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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IBM Workplace is more than just an alternative to Microsoft Office
Hot skills: Collaborative working suite builds on open standards Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Next move: How do I move to a financial sector role?
Expert advice for readers' career problems Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Planned expansions to fuel boom in IT recruitment in South East
The South East is on the brink of a boom in IT recruitment as technology firms plan to expand over the next three years. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Public sector security conference
Determining a potential security threat and minimising risk while maintaining confidentiality, integrity and availability of information is a key challenge faced by all public sector administrations. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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IBM calls for global co-operation
The global IT threat remained at a medium level for most of 2005, according to IBM's 2005 Global Business Security Index Report, which also offers BCS members an insight into some of the potential security threats in 2006. Continue Reading
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Capitalising on the opportunities of SOA
Service oriented architecture (SOA): An SOA can help IT become more responsive to business needs, but confusion about the approach means some fail to realise its potential. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2006
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Tighten up smartcard access to protect patient data, warn GPs
NHS national programme for IT criticised over system's security and lack of confidentiality. Continue Reading