July 2006
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July 25, 2006
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AMD to acquire graphic chipsets firm ATI for $5.4bn
Chip manufacturer AMD is to buy graphic chipsets firm ATI in a $5.4bn (£2.9bn) deal. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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IT chiefs voice concerns over the transparency of software contracts
IT directors must play a stronger hand as deals grow more complex Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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CIOs slam increasing licence complexity
IT chiefs are struggling with the complexity of software licensing contracts, and they see little evidence of suppliers becoming more accommodating, or licences offering better value than three years ago. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Tobacco firm picks Vordel web security
British American Tobacco has deployed management technology to protect XML communications across its datacentre network in 180 countries. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Voca completes overhaul of UK payments systems
Clearing house Voca has gone live with its replacement for the Bacs payment engine, successfully completing a four-year IT change programme across the UK banking industry. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Don't stay in denial on information risk
Boards must lead from the front on data security, says Ian Wylie Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Avoiding nasty contract surprises
Taking some time to review the supplier's terms early on can help you to avoid contractual traps and get the most from your software licensing agreement, says Jimmy Desai Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Licensing for today's world
Getting a grip on software licensing complexity is a challenge that IT users and their suppliers cannot afford to shirk. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Technology advances add to licensing headache
Server virtualisation, multicore processors and capacity on demand do not fit with traditional models of software licensing, and IT managers are facing growing complexity as suppliers struggle to find a solution Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Computer Weekly licks off licensing debate
CIO Index demonstrates growing licence management burden Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Who are winners as focus changes on licence challenges?
In the run up to the millennium, Computer Weekly ran a successful two-year campaign for fair play on software licensing. Today, licence issues continue to demand attention, especially as new technologies blur old boundaries and create added ... Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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CIOs grapple with new complexity
As software suppliers look to maximise revenue from existing customers, choosing the right licensing model for your business is more important than ever Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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NAO reveals profit margins of outsourcers
Government IT outsourcing suppliers have made profit margins of up to 40% a year, says a report by public spending watchdog the National Audit Office. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Longhorn on the road to Linux compatibility
The next version of Windows Server – codenamed Longhorn – will include virtualisation technology that is interoperable with the open source Linux operating system. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
The big question: Has monitoring of staff e-mails gone too far?
The Big Question is an initiative between Computer Weekly and recruitment consultancy PSD. Each week we put the Big Question to top IT professionals to get their take on a current talking point. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Tool helps users sidestep virtual licensing breach
A virtualisation supplier has developed a product it claims will solve the software licensing issues that arise when users run multiple instances of an operating system or application in violation of their licensing agreements. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
Your shout: Skills gap and racism
Computer Weekly readers' have their say Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Jul'06
HP chip goes everywhere
Hewlett-Packard researchers have developed a miniature wireless data chip that can be stuck on or embedded in any object. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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Standard Life reaps the benefits of asset tracking
The benefits of getting a grip on the complexity of software licensing arrangements has been highlighted by insurer Standard Life, which earlier this month gave up its mutual status to list on the London Stock Exchange. Continue Reading
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July 25, 2006
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HBOS on recruitment drive for system overhaul
HBOS has begun a major recruitment drive for IT staff, as it invests in a programme to develop its e-commerce, management and back-office systems. Continue Reading