February 2006
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February 23, 2006
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Feb'06
Sun to buy patch-management specialist
Sun Microsystems has announced plans to acquire patch-management software company Aduva. Continue Reading
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February 23, 2006
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Feb'06
Google loses first round of image copyright fight
A US court has ruled that Google’s Image search service breaches copyright by displaying thumbnail photographs, in a case brought by an adult content magazine. Continue Reading
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February 23, 2006
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Feb'06
Hewlett-Packard leads on server shipment but IBM tops market share
Worldwide server shipments increased 12.7% over the past year, with Hewlett-Packard the leading supplier by market share, research from industry analyst Gartner reveals. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Ofcom issues consultation on VoIP regulations
Communications watchdog Ofcom is to overhaul the regulations covering VoIP services after huge growth in the sector. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Courts reject US government’s Blackberry appeal
The US courts have turned down a request from the Justice Department for additional hearings to protect US government users if legal action forces a shut-down of the Blackberry network. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
SMEs fail to keep up with patches
Nearly six out of 10 small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to keep up with software security patches, new research has revealed. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Microsoft snaps Office to ERP products
Microsoft has launched a collection of software that will allow users to access data from its Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) applications through the Office interface. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Mac users face new vulnerabilities
A serious vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X could allow hackers to run malicious code if users simply visit a website, security experts have warned. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Google responds to enterprise fears
Google has responded to criticisms of its Desktop 3 Beta software after its filesharing feature was branded an “unacceptable security risk”. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Reed links 300 offices with virtual network provider
Recruitment firm Reed has signed a €17m (£11.6m) deal with virtual network operator Sirocom to support voice and data convergence across its business. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
IT professionals work the most unpaid overtime
IT managers and professionals do more unpaid overtime than anyone else in the workforce, according to the TUC. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Windows outstrips Unix in server market
Annual sales of Windows servers have overtaken Unix for the first time, breaking Unix’s decade-long grip on the top spot, a market survey has shown. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Sun tackles integration challenges
Sun Microsystems has unveiled a new suite of infrastructure software within the Sun Java Enterprise System to help enterprises address the most challenging business integration and Web 2.0 development projects. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Organisations failing to monitor website performance
Just 6% of organisations have comprehensive and specific information about the actual end-user experience for each individual logging onto their websites, according to research commissioned by software and services company Compuware. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
C&C changes identity to address virtualisation and access infrastructure
IT services and solutions specialist C&C Technology has changed its name to C&C Technology Consulting. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
EMC launches IP storage and virtualisation range
EMC Corporation has launched a range of storage and virtualisation solutions. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Sun launches business integration suite
Sun Microsystems, the creator of Java technology, has announced a suite of infrastructure software within the Sun Java Enterprise System to help enterprises address business integration and Web 2.0 development projects. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Intel reaffirms its faith in Itanium 2
Despite attracting negative publicity since its launch, Itanium 2-based products have a bright future says its manufacturer Intel. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
Slipshod e-commerce sites cost UK firms millions
A third of the 200 CIOs questioned in a Compuware-commissioned survey claim poorly performing transactional websites cost them £500,000 a year. A further 21% put the damage at £1.5m, while 23% could be £2m out of pocket. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2006
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Feb'06
City contractors rake in £50 an hour
Increased spending on security and compliance projects is fuelling this growth, according to research from the Association of Technology Staffing Companies (ATSCo). Continue Reading