February 2006
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February 28, 2006
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SoftScan reveals reasons for SMBs' email delays
Five reasons why SMBs' inbound company email gets delayed. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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New IT security managed service for SMBs
Security firm F-Secure launches managed security service designed exclusively for SMBs. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Simulation or emulation - the model way to build and analyse your virtual network
Network modelling can iron out performance problems in advance. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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How the four Ps pay off
Don't be obsessed by price for outsourcing to succeed. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Heat problem is undermining datacentre advances, says analyst
Heat problems are severely restricting the capacity of modern datacentres, and users need to address the problem urgently, an analyst has warned. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Do we really need to have IPv6 when Nat conserves address space and aids security?
Internet: Love it or hate it, Network Address Translation will not be going away soon. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Big iron's battle of the boxes
Despite predictions to the contrary, the mainframe is still motoring on. Danny Bradbury examines where using the big machines pays off, and where applications are best migrated to clusters of smaller systems Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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'Binge' working bad for business
IT directors risk their own and their company's health by working up to 100 hours a week, a survey from Employment Law Advisory Services (ELAS) reveals. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Business takes the hit as victory in virus battle remains elusive
Despite a fall of 66% in the rate of infection over the past two years, businesses are suffering significant financial losses from computer viruses, according to the the latest government computer crime survey. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Kensington combats complexity with systems management tools
Kensington Mortgages, a FTSE 250-listed specialist mortgage lender, has begun phasing in systems management software to gain better control of its sprawling IT infrastructure after 10 years of rapid growth. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Whitehall calls shots on local IT
Central government is effectively mandating the widespread adoption of shared services centres among local authorities. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Microsoft releases fully featured Vista preview
Microsoft has released a fully featured preview of its flagship Windows Vista operating system to corporate IT departments and developers. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Haringey looks for answers on Tech Refresh
Councillors in Haringey want to discover why costs on the Tech Refresh IT project more than doubled to £24.6m without the full council being told in time to curb the overspending. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Philips and Dell end services deal
A £400m five-year IT services contract between electronics giant Philips and Dell has been cancelled after 14 months. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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How software tools can help bridge the gap
Business-aligned IT: A more collaborative approach between IT and the business is required towards software development, in order to align IT systems with business needs. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Leeds Council set to unveil cutting-edge IP contact centre
Leeds City Council has rolled nine call centres into one by building a £1.8m contact centre to house 250 agents and 70 back-office staff. The centre will be capable of handling more than 30,000 calls a week. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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SMB focus: Safety in numbers
Partnering with other companies in the supply chain can help SMBs achieve a higher level of security. Helen Beckett reports Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Tesco drops spreadsheets for Retail Planning
Tesco is improving management information by extending the rollout of Oracle Retail Planning to replace spreadsheets previously used in planning to run lines of business. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Staffordshire councils look to reap benefits despite shared services project delays
A flagship shared services centre for 10 local councils was delayed by more than six months because of a lack of preparation by some of the councils and difficulties with commercial partners. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2006
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Perks are on the rise as employers fight to attract and retain staff with top IT skills
A growing number of employers are offering a wide choice of perks to IT staff, as firms seek to recruit and retain IT professionals with sought-after skills. Continue Reading