October 2007

October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Windows XP users to get Vista features in SP3

Microsoft is planning to give Windows XP users a number of new Windows Vista features in the forthcoming service pack. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Web users underestimate malware threat, survey says

A survey of consumers from the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and McAfee shows that while users think they are protected - 93% feel safe from viruses, for instance - they are actually at risk because of outdated security software on their ... Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
HP joins forces with Cisco and Microsoft for unified communications

HP has introduced a portfolio of bundled unified communications (UC) systems in partnership with Cisco and Microsoft. Continue Reading

October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Google enhances enterprise search appliance

Google has upgraded its Search Appliance system for large firms with easier connectivity to third-party databases and other features. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
AXA extends IT services agreement with IBM

Financial services firm AXA Group has extended its Infrastructure On Demand (IOD) contract with IBM, as part of a four-year agreement for IBM to provide IT infrastructure services. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Information Commissioner's Office issues new guide on data sharing

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published a new guide that sets out a framework for organisations that need to share people's personal information. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Government ignores e-crime in spending plan, says Lords select committee member

The government has promised £11m to fund three bodies to fight fraud, but appears to be ignoring e-crime. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
An image - at last!

After nearly a year of on and off blogging, I have been shown how to add an image to my blog (thanks James...) ! So, I wanted to share with you the following picture, which I shot whilst driving ... Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Juniper updates network access control

Juniper has updated its Unified Access Control NAC products to include better pre- and post-admission, identity and role awareness and other new features. Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Reviews of the NHS IT scheme appear to be underway - comment

Health Minister Professor the Lord Darzi opens the introduction to his interim review of the NHS by saying he is a doctor not a politician. But in his comments about the National Programme for IT ... Continue Reading

October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Prof Martyn Thomas calls for end to failing projects, delays and wastage

In a letter to the Financial Times Martyn Thomas, one of the 23 leading IT academics who has signed open letters calling for an independent review of the NHS's National Programme for IT [NPfIT], ... Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
How to back up Microsoft Exchange Part Four

Everyone knows that lawyers can demand to see old emails years after they were sent. Best be able to archive Exchange data then... Continue Reading
October 11, 2007 11 Oct'07
Archiving vendors beef up integration

CA, Autonomy and Prostor look to differentiate products in a sea of archiving and e-discovery compliance players. Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Checklist for purchasing hardware-based encryption

Encryption appliances sit inline on a network and use specially designed electronics to encrypt data at line speeds, essentially eliminating the performance penalty imposed by encryption software running on a general server. While software-based ... Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Hardware-based encryption product specifications

The product snapshots in this chapter highlight key specifications for a cross section of dedicated encryption appliances. Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
San supplier Compellent completes IPO

Compellent goes public at a higher price than expected, but still has its work cut out to succeed against established San suppliers EMC, IBM, HP and NetApp. Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Unified communications new priority for HP

Unified communications is a confusing area with a number of vendors in the mix. HP has launched new services to help ease companies into unified communications and help them determine which integrated tools will best fit their business goals. Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Who benefits from a rich Internet?

Rich internet applications lock users into proprietary Internet technologies. They ensure the hardware companies can continue to push more computing power, higher definition graphics and sound and ... Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Researchers warn of new attack methods against Cisco IOS

Several new attack methods against Cisco IOS were uncovered during an analysis conducted by researchers at Information Risk Management. Continue Reading
October 10, 2007 10 Oct'07
Securing VoIP Networks Chapter 7: Key Management Mechanisms

Key management is a fundamental part of protecting Internet multimedia applications like VoIP, but the protocols can be difficult to design. Continue Reading