July 2007
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July 05, 2007
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Survey shows link between strategic IT adoption and business success
An Intelligent approach to technology drives successful businesses, according to a Cisco commissioned survey of 600 small and mid-size UK companies by Dynamic Markets. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
Benchmarking saves Dutch government £35m a year on desktops
The Dutch government is expecting to save £35m a year as a result of an IT benchmarking exercise it has completed. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
BASF improves database performance through standardisation
BASF has consolidated and harmonised its Oracle databases to cut costs and improve operations at its European businesses. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
Field service firms fail with employee remote access
Nearly half of large field service companies do not give their mobile workers wireless remote access to their service management systems. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
FSA calls for strengthened access control to prevent insider trading
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has warned businesses to tighten up their IT security to stamp out the misuse of inside information during public takeovers. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
Blackberry users save 60 minutes a day, according to research by Ipsos Reid
The Blackberry increases the efficiency of mobile workers, with the average user converting an average of 60 minutes downtime into productive time each day, according to a survey by Ipsos Reid. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
Mismanagement to blame for Department for Work and Pensions outsourcing failures, says PAC
The Department for Work and Pensions did not retain sufficient IT management skills in-house to manage a £381m outsourcing contract with EDS to provide new systems for the Child Support Agency. Continue Reading
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July 05, 2007
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Jul'07
Eleven statements that may be early warnings of an IT-related project failure
(based on years of chronicling dozens of IT-related project failures) 1) “It’s after all the biggest project of its kind.” 2) “So milestones have been put back a few times, objectives have changed, ... Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Leeds deploys improved call centre customer feedback platform
Leeds City Council is deploying a new contact centre feedback application to help improve its services to citizens. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Managing traffic: Keeping your content where it belongs
In this Messaging Security School lesson, messaging expert Mike Rothman will outline today's top concerns regarding outbound content security, detail product options on the market today and offer advice in terms of establishing sound business ... Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Provident opts for real-time analytics software
UK-based consumer credit company Provident International is planning to implement real-time analytics software to provide financial forecasting and consolidation across its entire international division. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
£35 PC arrives in UK next week
Schools will be able to buy the UK’s cheapest PC from next week. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Despatch firms offered wireless managed solutions
BT and NetDespatch have launched a new mobile application designed to help distribution and logistics companies operate more efficiently. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Government brings in top Shell executive to help sort out IT
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has recruited top Shell executive Jonathan Simcock to help improve its operational performance. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
04
Jul'07
Dell unveils Linux discounts on PCs in US
Dell is offering Linux-based PCs for $50 (£26) below the price of equivalent Windows machines. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
04
Jul'07
Hackers attempt to crack iPhone restrictions
Hackers are trying to break the code that ties Apple’s iPhone to the only network it supports from network operator AT&T. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Gordon Brown questioned over EDS contract for tax-credits systems
Gordon Brown was challenged in the Commons regarding the government’s settlement with technology supplier EDS following problems with the tax credit system it supplied. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Insider threats thwarted in simple steps
Don't wait for new SMB-specific offerings before you prevent insider threats. Leverage your existing systems with simple planning and integration. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
eBay Mozilla companion - why?
What struck me about the Firefox Companion for eBay is not the software itself but, the fact that eBay has had to work with Mozilla, and the open source community. Continue Reading
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July 04, 2007
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Jul'07
Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam
Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications. Continue Reading