May 2007
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May 29, 2007
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May'07
Thousands of new IT jobs expected in Scotland
The Scottish technology sector expects to create several thousand new jobs this year, with demand growing for specialist skills in key areas. Continue Reading
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May 29, 2007
29
May'07
Web users warned of Pirates Trojan
Web users are being warned about a widely spammed e-mail teaser promising a trailer of the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End’, and the chance of free tickets. Continue Reading
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May 29, 2007
29
May'07
Data misuse threat to trust in police IT
Former police IT chief warns against abuse of surveillance data Continue Reading
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May 29, 2007
29
May'07
Brocade buffs WAFS, virtualisation
Brocade has previewed a range of enhancements to its products that should become available in June Continue Reading
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May 28, 2007
28
May'07
LM de-emphasized, NTLMv2 emphasized in Vista
Vista introduces a rather new but good authentication method for your network security, so says Mark Minasi. Check out this latest excerpt from his book, "Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises." Continue Reading
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May 28, 2007
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May'07
What to look for in a wireless data network
Analyzing and selecting a mobile data service can be a daunting task. This tip provides a checklist of the major factors to consider when evaluating mobile data services (GSM, CDMA and WiMAX) Continue Reading
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May 28, 2007
28
May'07
Security and the Great Game of Fly-Fishing
The blog postings have been a bit thin over the last week as I've been fly-fishing for wild brown trout in North West Sutherland. (Not Sunderland, I should add, as a journalist once misquoted.) ... Continue Reading
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May 28, 2007
28
May'07
EqualLogic banks on simplicity, price to make local inroads
EqualLogic arrives in Australia hoping to shake up the SAN scene with easy adminstration and low prices for mid-tier businesses Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Microsoft shows its true Linux strategy
MS and Novell are happy to form an alliance to distribute Linux, but are not prepared to abide by GPL 3.0 which governs the licensing rules of open source software Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
VoIP security fundamentals, Part 2
In the second part of our guide to VoIP security fundamentals, security expert Gary Audin discusses potential threats to VoIP security and the need to prepare for them, and explains the various ways in which we can secure VoIP networks. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Free open days on software licensing
The government is running a series of free events to help IT leaders understand the issues of managing intellectual property and cut the use of pirated software in their organisation. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Manchester City Council seeks £3bn for road pricing system
Manchester City Council is seeking £3bn from the government to improve public transport and fund a system to charge motorists for using the roads at rush hour. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
IT support staff ‘feel valued’ by their employers
IT support professionals believe their employers are actively trying to motivate them in their jobs. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Mittal finds 'middle way' to savings
News analysis: Mittal Steel's decision to revise its ambitious plans for global standardisation on SAP offers lessons for other companies striving to improve business performance Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Online sales to hit £28bn by 2011, says report
Access to cheap broadband is driving online sales, which were up by 34% to £10.9bn in 2006, according to Verdict Research. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
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May'07
IT staff look to head North, but London is place to start
The North of England and Scotland are becoming more attractive destinations to IT professionals, with 88% of IT workers in the South East considering relocating within five years, according to research by IT recruitment website cwjobs.co.uk. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
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May'07
When Microsoft Vista and VPNs don't mix
Papa Gino's is ahead of many companies in deploying Windows Vista, thanks to its involvement in the Microsoft TAP program. But VPN compatibility has been a sticking point. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Security Blog Log: Scrapping Patch Tuesday a bad idea
IT pros scoff at the notion that Patch Tuesday should be scrapped in favour of a quicker, more frequent security update process. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
25
May'07
Mobile email untethers sales team
Mobile email, typically a tool for large enterprises, has found new traction in smaller companies, with Visto and Sotto Wireless pairing to offer wireless email as a hosted service. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2007
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May'07
Survey: Companies disregard data security breach risks
Companies continue to lack a response plan and fail to implement appropriate encryption technologies, according to a survey of more than 700 IT executives and security officers. Continue Reading