April 2007
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Storage consolidation: SRM tools overview
SRM tools are an important part of storage consolidation. They allow admins to monitor the storage environment, allocate and organise available storage, and offer insights into future trends. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Scaling storage networks demands careful consideration
In the Fibre Channel world, scaling often means adding more and faster switch ports to extend the fabric's bandwidth and connectivity. But IP storage (mainly iSCSI) is a growing area of SAN expansion, using ubiquitous Ethernet network technology to ... Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Banks prepare lawsuit over TJX data breach
TJX will face a lawsuit from three banking associations as well as individual banks. The Massachusetts Bankers Association is inviting others to join the suit. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
IP storage switch and router purchase considerations
The choice of an IP switch or router demands careful consideration of issues including port speed, segmentation, interoperability and security Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
City switches on Wi-Fi network
The Square Mile in the City of London has switched on its area-wide Wi-Fi network. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Blackberry manufacturer expands support for Windows Mobiles
Blackberry manufacturer RIM has expanded its support for Windows Mobile-based devices with a new software application suite. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Banks fail in responding to performance statics
Many banks and financial services firms have a far less clear picture of their business, and the factors that will ensure their future success, than they imagine. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
SITA forms partnership with Servisair for airport ground services
Sita and aviation ground services firm Servisair have announced a technology deal that will provide airport services in Europe and North America for 20 millon passengers annually. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Some lessons from troubled go-live of NHS Care Records at Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust
The lessons (below) expand on an article published in Computer Weekly this week [24 April 2007] and a related piece on this blog. This is a summary of the lessons from a go-live of the Care Records ... Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
Telefónica sells Tetra-based Airwave for £2bn
Telefónica is selling its Tetra-based Airwave network to Guardian Digital Communications for just over £2bn. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Whitehall officials pledge not to repeat troubles at Nuffield hospital - but problems have occurred
The Department of Health has given MPs on the Public Accounts Committee an assurance that problems following a troubled go-live of nationally-bought systems at an Oxfordshire hospital will not be ... Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
BT restructures in drive to provide software-based services
BT is restructuring its operations to help its ambition to become a software services driven firm. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
Microsoft issues response to EC licensing objections
Microsoft has submitted its response to the European Commission’s objections concerning the pricing of licenses for its Workgroup Server Protocol Program (WSPP), designed to make Redmond comply with the Commission’s 2004 anti-trust judgement. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Skandia to screen customer records to comply with EU money laundering law
Skandia is to screen up to one million client records using a new technology system to comply with the forthcoming European Union money laundering directive. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard comprises 12 rules set by the major credit card firms, including Visa and Mastercard, enforcing the protection of credit card data Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Lessons from troubled go live of Care Records Service at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Below are the results of an investigation by the National Audit Office into the troubled go-live of a Care Records Service at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. The Care Records Service is the main part ... Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
Apple fixes 25 Mac OS X flaws
Attackers could exploit about two dozen flaws in Mac OS X to cause a denial of service, bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive data and run malicious code. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
24
Apr'07
Matching risk and security
Passwords, as we all know, are a poor way of securing a computer system. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
Hitachi launches 1 TB SATA disk drive
Hitachi has taken the wraps off three new products: a 1 TB enterprise SATA disk drive, a 2.5-inch SAS drive and a 300 GB multi-interface drive. Continue Reading
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April 24, 2007
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Apr'07
TelePresence as good as being there
Cisco's TelePresence is not just a more expensive version of videoconferencing. Continue Reading