May 2007

May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Argyll and Bute Council buys £1m Steria call centre

Argyll and Bute Council has bought a new £1m call centre from IT services company Steria. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
London Stock Exchange runs second live test on Tradelect platform

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is happy with the second trial run of its new trading platform, with 18 June still expected to be the go live date. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Virtual models point way to datacentre efficiencies

Datacentre provider Liebert is using 3D imaging software to help its clients, which include several large financial institutions, improve the efficiency of their datacentres Continue Reading

May 25, 2007 25 May'07
SMEs ‘failing to keep up with web developments’

SMEs are failing with their web marketing and are not aware of new interactive web applications, according to a report by Mediasurface. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Admins run into trouble with Microsoft updates

A DNS service failure and an ongoing WSUS glitch are among this month's frustrations as IT administrators try to deploy the latest security patches from Microsoft. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Credit Suisse opts for Centrasite SOA governance system

International finance company Credit Suisse is to implement Software AG’s Centrasite service oriented architecture governance system. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Phishing attacks on the rise

The number of unique phishing websites detected by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) rose to 55,643 in April 2007, a massive jump of nearly 35,000 from March. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Antispyware bill finds favour with businesses

The US legislators have passed antispyware legislation aimed at criminals, but it eschewed imposing regulations on businesses that use spyware for legitimate purposes. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Storage Decisions showcase revealed

A comprehensive list of all Storage Decisions 2007 slide presentations for you to download. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Credit to unnoticed security researchers

Executive Editor Dennis Fisher identifies six security researchers that have been conducting work behind the scenes rather than seeking the limelight. Continue Reading

May 25, 2007 25 May'07
VoIP advice from the trenches

ITKE, or ITKnowledge Exchange, is simply a cool (and quick) way to get a response to your VoIP-related questions. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Hospital goes wireless to improve night shift care

University Hospital South Manchester (UHSM) is implementing a wireless local area network to help doctors work more effectively during night shifts and ensure compliance with legislation governing doctors' hours. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
SEC clarifies SOX guidance

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) makes good on long-promised new guidance for Sarbanes-Oxley. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
Data deduplication hot despite hard drive explosion

The latest research from TheInfoPro shows data deduplication topping the hot technologies index, but IDC's hard drive forecast says it won't be enough to stem a rising tide. Continue Reading
May 25, 2007 25 May'07
We Give Our Enemies Too Much Credit

Thinking back on last week's NISC8 Conference, I have to admit to an uncomfortable feeling that we've been giving far too much credit to criminals, terrorists and spies. It's bad enough using ... Continue Reading
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Network access control learning guide

From PDAs to insecure wireless modems, users have myriad options for connecting to -- and infecting -- the network. Created in partnership with our sister site SearchSecurity.com, this guide offers tips and expert advice on network access control. ... Continue Reading
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Data retrieval strategies: Retrieving email and database archives overview

This overview focuses on the considerations involved in email and database archives with an emphasis on retention and search to meet legal discovery requirements. Continue Reading
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
The next generation IT conference

Gartner has been talking about how IT can drive green initatives in business - like cutting down travel by using video conferencing. Yet, several hundred people flew over to hear this. Perhaps it ... Continue Reading
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
VoIP security fundamentals, Part 1

VoIP security is a challenge for IT staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data networks but also new threats specific to VoIP. In this fundamentals guide, learn about network security threats and emerging IP ... Continue Reading
May 24, 2007 24 May'07
Storage Decisions Downloads: SAN and NAS issues

This track will look at SAN and NAS issues, distance demands, remote offices and how to build out systems. Continue Reading