September 2007

September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Chorley boosts service with online planning application viewing tool

Chorley Borough Council has improved customer service with a system that allows local residents to view and comment on planning applications online. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Sepa expected to drive banks' outsourcing

European banks will increasingly look towards technology partners to run their payments services as the Single Euro Payments Area is introduced next year. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Attacks rise as e-tailers lag finance sector on security

Big brand online retailers are increasingly targets for internet attacks, but they lag behind the finance sector in addressing vulnerabilities, according to Symantec's latest security threat report. Continue Reading

September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
EMC faces sexual discrimination class action lawsuit

EMC is facing a class action sexual discrimination lawsuit after two women filed discrimination claims against the storage firm. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Data taken from Loans.co.uk

Watford-based Loans.co.uk has admitted to a security breech as customer details have been passed on without authorisation. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
EDS retires 12,000 staff

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) has offered early retirement to 12,000 employees. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Is Facebook a danger to your business data?

We are all now familiar with the likes of MySpace and Facebook, and I am sure that many reading this article will have published their profiles, comments, moods and questions, and will have a list of online "friends". Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
IBM offers storage systems aimed at SMEs

IBM has introduced storage systems to help SMEs increase scalability and performance. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Microsoft expands 64-bit computing reach with Sun server alliance

Microsoft is expanding its 64-bit computing reach to Sun server platforms, and Sun is to become a Windows Server OEM, as the firms expand their strategic alliance. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Lambeth uses voice technology to tackle benefit fraud

Lambeth Council's benefits service is using Voice Risk Analysis (VRA) technology to help tackle benefit fraud. Continue Reading

September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Commons Health Committee MP criticises NPfIT report

An MP on the Commons' Health Committee has criticised a report by his colleagues on aspects of the National Programme for IT (NPfIT). He said the report of the Health Committee on the Electronic Patient Record - a central part of the NPFIT - was "... Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Sage buys XRT to better serve the financial mid-market

The Sage Group has acquired French treasury management software firm XRT to better serve medium-sized firms. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Survey: remote working is motivational for workers

Managers say there are employee motivational benefits in remote working, but they still have fears about productivity, a lack of team bonding, and data security. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
If only I had backed-up

It is easy to use Active Sync to backup contacts, calendar entries and email on a smartphone. But how about application software and device drivers. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
What is comfort noise?

Comfort noise generators can help your VoIP implementation. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
HP addds new core switches

HP's new core switch is tremendously powerful, but has been lumped with the name '8212zl'. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Law Society of Scotland adds second layer of e-mail protection

The Law Society of Scotland, the governing body for Scottish solicitors, has implemented e-mail management services to cut e-mail volumes and provide additional protection from spam and viruses. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
One millionth iPhone sold

Apple has announced that it sold its one millionth iPhone on Sunday 9 September, just 74 days after its introduction on 29 June . Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Novell and Microsoft open joint Windows Server/Suse Linux lab

Microsoft and Novell have opened a joint development lab focused on improving the interoperability between Microsoft Windows Server and Novell's Suse Linux Enterprise server. Continue Reading
September 12, 2007 12 Sep'07
Openness is key to successful application lifecycle management

Application lifecycle management approaches can help IT directors keep a handle on their software projects, but don't get locked in by suppliers Continue Reading