January 2007
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January 31, 2007
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Gaining the Attention of Management Boards
This week it’s been put to me several times that the major problem for the Security function is gaining the attention and support of Management Boards. This surprises me because contemporary ... Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Smartcard sharing - comment by Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas, one of the 23 computer scientists who have called for an independent review of the NHS's National Programme for IT [NPfIT], has questioned how one part of the health service has ... Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Content filtering Day One - Taming the wild Web
Filtering incoming web traffic sounds simple, but as Lisa Phifer explains doing so effectively requires skill and knowledge of some complex standalone products. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
What is an E&M line? What is the difference between a 2 wire and 4 wire E&M?
What is an E&M line? What is the difference between a 2 wire and 4 wire E&M? Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Vendors adapt to new network realities
Next-generation networking products will require network professionals to change the way they work. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
IP addresses and subnets part three - Private IP explained
In the final chapter of our look at IP addressing and subnets we explore private IP addresses. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Fibre Channel storage to outstrip Ethernet alternatives
Fibre Channel storage networking will soon take off at firms and outstrip technologies built around Ethernet, said analyst Dell’Oro Group. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Unified communications to fuel PBX growth
Unified communications will help push the PBX market to $7.5 billion over the next four years, according to recent research by the Dell'Oro Group. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Blended security threats spiral
Blended security threats are continuing to plague companies’ networks, according to web security firm ScanSafe. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Telecom managers to lobby Ofcom
Telecom managers in the Communications Management Association (CMA) will hold their annual conference next week, and will be pressing comms regulator Ofcom to deliver a better deal for business users. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Brown and Gates address Scottish government leaders forum
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and chancellor Gordon Brown are to take part in a Q&A at this week’s Microsoft Government Leaders Forum Europe, being held at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh . Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Sun and Intel form strategic alliance
In a move that has sparked intense debate, Sun Microsystems and Intel have announced a broad strategic alliance. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
HP's far-reaching virtualisation service
Hewlett-Packard has expanded its portfolio of virtualisation services with a new offering designed to help enterprise customers virtualise their entire IT infrastructures. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
APCC's results are a mixed bag
Datacentre technology provider American Power Conversion Corporation (APCC) has reported mixed results for its third quarter ended 24 September 2006. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Report shows shift towards strategic virtualisation
A survey by IDC has revealed a shift in IT organisations' approach to virtualisation management. They are now adopting a more strategic approach in order to make sure it delivers promised benefits. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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SWsoft joins virtualisation standards body
Virtualisation technology provider SWsoft has joined the Standard Performance Evaluation Corp (SPEC) as part of its new working group to develop standard methods of comparing virtualisation performance for datacentre servers. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Business intelligence remains top priority for CIOs, says analyst
Businesses will spend £1bn on business intelligence software during 2007, Gartner has predicted. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Symantec beefs up network security with £436m acquisition
Symantec is acquiring IT management software firm Altiris for $830m (£436m) to beef up its network security offering. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Korean programmers arrested for massive spam operation
Two men have been arrested in South Korea on suspicion of being involved in one of the country’s biggest spam incidents. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2007
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Jan'07
Outsourcing options in Eastern Europe
Creative thinking and a relatively close cultural and geographical fit are among the selling points for outsourcing to Eastern Europe. So how does it all stack up in practice? Continue Reading