July 2007
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Hot xbox 360 - Internet meltdown
It's hard to see the productivity gains a home user will achieve from having to wait an hour to download high definition video onto an energy inefficient xbox 360 via a massive content delivery ... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption
Unified communications (UC) has been available for several years in various shapes and forms, but adoption within corporations has been slow. Mobile UC is right around the corner and may act as a catalyst for greater UC adoption. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
IBM washes hands of IceCube storage project
IBM is spinning out its long overdue next-generation storage system, code-named IceCube, and is seeking $15 million in funding to commercialize the product. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Web security gateways meet rising malware threats
Web security gateways combine layered defense against the rising tide of Web-based malware with URL filtering and application control. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Zero-day auction site highlights ethical debate
A new auction site plans to cash in on flaw research. Executive Editor Dennis Fisher explores if it's a viable business model and if research should be sold to the highest bidder. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Downtime: safe-crackers, teenagers and the Compubeaver
The wacky world of IT Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Plan for the unexpected
The recent floods in the North of England and elsewhere will cost businesses up to £170m in IT damage. Among small and medium-sized enterprises especially, inadequate insurance, an absence of back-up systems, and a lack of business continuity ... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Manufacturing software is evolving to 2.0, says study
Manufacturing software is evolving to support emerging standards and technologies such as service oriented architectures (SOAs) and Web 2.0, according to a study by AMR Research. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Governance to fore as Verizon completes Cybertrust deal
Verizon Business claims managed security services leadership with completion of Cybertrust deal Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Stena Bulk oils the wheels with mobile communication technology
Mobile communication technology is offering business critical services to Stena Bulk, an oil transportation company. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Victory Challenge set sail with virtualisation
The Victory Challenge team competing in the 33rd America's Cup sailing tournament next year will use virtualisation technology for disaster recovery of its key navigation and weather forecasting systems. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Argyll and Bute council uses VoIP to create virtual contact centre
Argyll and Bute council has turned to voice over IP (VoIP) technology to power a new "virtual" contact centre for citizens. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Ofcom to allow public sector to raise cash by trading spectrum
Ofcom has published proposals to enable public sector organisations to share, trade and release... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Bristol airport chooses Sita platform
Bristol International Airport is deploying a new IT platform to cope with increasing passenger numbers. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Harrods looks to integrate its online and in-store operations
Harrods, the world's most famous department store, is using a new £1.5m electronic point of sale system to allow it to target customer promotions, discounts and services, and integrate its growing on-line sales operation with the rest of the ... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Seattle police charge former Boeing worker for computer trespass
Seattle police have charged a former Boeing worker on 16 counts of computer trespass. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Open source database makes a date with singles site
A major UK dating site is using the open source MySQL database server to power its fast-growing site. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Big increase in unified communications take-up as sales reach £191m
More businesses are buying unified communications products. Worldwide sales have increased by 21% between 2005 and 2006, to £191m, according to analyst Infonetics Research. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
De-perimeterisation – What does it really mean?
People often ask me what De-perimeterisation really means for organisations. Is there, for example, a recommended architecture, methodology or action plan? That’s not easy to answer. I can ... Continue Reading
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July 12, 2007
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Jul'07
Information commissioner 'horrified' at number of data breaches
Launching his annual report, the government's information commissioner Richard Thomas has said he is horrified by the number of banks, government departments, public bodies and other organisations that admitted data breaches in the past year. Continue Reading