March 2007

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Buzz builds around data reduction for primary storage

  Analysts predict that in-band compression offerings from StoreWiz, newly updated this week, are the first step toward a new wave of primary storage deduplication products.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Expert: NAC not a network security cure-all

  According to an expert at Black Hat DC, NAC success demands careful planning and a good understanding of the company network; otherwise, implementations can quickly go awry.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  WordPress upgrade fixes 'dangerous' flaw

  Developers of the open source blogging platform WordPress say users should upgrade to version 2.1.2 immediately to address a "dangerous" security hole that was recently attacked.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  NetApp stokes midrange fires with new array

  The FAS 3040 is a scaled down version of the 64-bit 3070 architecture; NetApp officials say more moves downmarket will follow.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  VoIP migration strategies: Q&A with 3Com

  3Com's Doug Hydeoffers some tips and tricks to ease migration and ensure that your network is ready for VoIP.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Kiwi irrigators build new backbone

  New Zealand's Downlands scheme has commissioned a new fibre-optic backbone.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Schemes promote IT use in schools

  Two new initiatives are aiming to boost awareness of the benefits of IT in schools.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Colossus is star attraction for computing museum

  A working round-screened air traffic control station and a reborn 1980s ICL 2900 workhorse mainframe are among the attractions lined up for the new National Museum of Computing, which is being set up this year.  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Evaluating the benefits of IT

  Investment in IT can have significant effect on business productivity. So why do IT sceptics still hold sway in many boardrooms? It all boils down to what you measure and why, says the LSE’s Leslie Willcocks, as Julia Vowler reports  Continue Reading

• March 04, 2007 04 Mar'07

  Everything Google knows about disk failure

  Google has released a paper analysing the performance of over 100,000 disk drives and concludes that the machines may not fail for the reasons most assume causes disks to die.  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  UK firms losing out on software patents

  Despite EU wranglings, patents are available for inventive computer programs. So why are UK firms allowing US companies to steal a march on them?  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  Get a grip for development success

  Application lifecycle management practices are becoming increasingly important in complex projects by offering improved reporting and process automation  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  Next move: Should I take Cerco or Comptia study route?

  Should I take Cerco or Comptia study route?  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  Online admissions system helps cut uncertainty over school placement

  London's shared service matches more children to school places  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  Sybase pays dividends as City's database of choice

  Hot skills: ASE has small but lucrative share of the market  Continue Reading

• March 03, 2007 03 Mar'07

  Healthcare informatics conference to emphasise real-world experience

  Experiences of real-life implementation and change will feature at this year's BCS Healthcare Computing Conference (HC2007).  Continue Reading

• March 02, 2007 02 Mar'07

  CEOs at fault for lack of technology interest

  CEOs’ lack of personal interest in technology is to blame for the failure of most technology projects to deliver the benefits expected of them within the original budget and time constraints.  Continue Reading

• March 02, 2007 02 Mar'07

  DPM's diary: 6 March 2007

  Weekly round up of events at Bodcaster City Council  Continue Reading

• March 02, 2007 02 Mar'07

  CMS powers energy provider online

  npower will deploy an Oracle content management system (CMS) to offer customers online billing, meter reading alerts and news about their latest deals.  Continue Reading

• March 02, 2007 02 Mar'07

  No escape for fibbers as e-mail porkies are unveiled

  The wacky world of IT  Continue Reading