July 2006
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July 04, 2006
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ING signs £571m outsourcing deal
ING has signed a five-year €800m (£571m) outsourcing agreement with a variety of suppliers to manage its workplace IT. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
China adopts RFID mail processing system
China Post is using RFID (radio frequency identification) systems from Symbol to track express mail bags in the Shanghai commercial area. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
National Grid for Learning scrapped
The National Grid for Learning (NGfL) has been scrapped. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Business analysis highlighted as key to bridging the communication gap
“There should be a clear definition of best practice within the business analysis community,” said Paul Turner of Business & IS Skills, who is working on a refresh of the BCS ISEB qualifications. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Cisco warns on bugs in network-planning application
Cisco has warned that its Wireless Control System application has a series of bugs that could let hackers gain complete control of an installation. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Security analyst course takes holistic approach
Security training specialist SSRI is introducing a course leading to certified security analyst status, the next step up from its certified ethical hacker qualification. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
It pays to be something in the City
The hours are long, pressure high and competition fierce – but the rewards are big enough to make a financial services IT job worth its weight in gold Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Trojan targets Mac OS
A Trojan horse that exploits a vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X has appeared, security experts have warned. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Icann under threat as consultation closes
The future of internet domain regulator Icann hangs in the balance as a US government consultation closes this week. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Frosty relations between Icann and Nominet begin to thaw
Internet regulatory body Icann has confirmed an exchange of letters with Nominet, the registry responsible for .uk internet domains. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Citrix unveils beta of application-delivery software
Citrix Systems has unveiled two new developments in its continued drive to make it easier for companies to deliver applications to users. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Microsoft working “day and night” to meet EC deadline
Microsoft has written to staff assuring them that it is working “day and night” to meet a European Commission antitrust ruling and avoid millions of pounds in fines. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
EU committee supports antitrust fines against Microsoft
A committee of EU regulators has voted unanimously to back fines against Microsoft for failing to comply with a 2004 antitrust ruling, sources close the case have said. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Thomas Cook signs IBM to integrate worldwide IT platform
Thomas Cook has signed a deal with IBM to manage the development of a new IT platform for its huge travel operation. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Security breaches hit market value, warn academics
Data security breaches make a “significant” negative impact on companies’ market value, US academics have warned. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
CSC share buy-back sends “wrong signal,” analysts warn
IT services provider CSC has failed to find a buyer and has launched a massive share buy-back in a move that sends “the wrong signal”, industry analysts have warned. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
CRM hits the spot for half of UK business
UK firms’ satisfaction with their customer relationship management (CRM) applications has improved over the past two years, research has shown. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Firms risk breaching Data Protection Act with live data application tests
IT directors could be in breach of the Data Protection Act because they are using live customer data to test their applications. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Don't pass the buck on skills
From the dawn of the UK computer industry there have been dire warnings about skills shortages. There have also been drives to “professionalise” the industry, with qualifications to provide individuals with proof of their expertise, and employers ... Continue Reading
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July 04, 2006
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Jul'06
Huge increase in IT manager staff turnover
Management-level IT professionals are quitting their jobs after becoming frustrated by pay prospects and lack of job satisfaction, according to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Continue Reading