September 2007

September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Sony confirms memory stick flaw

A security flaw in Sony's range of USB memory sticks could leave PCs vulnerable to hackers. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Oracle improves network intelligence Netsure acquisition

Oracle is acquiring Netsure Telecom to improve its offering in network intelligence and optimisation to service providers. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Security and other challenges - IT in the legal industry

Firms of lawyers make massive use of technology - anyone still under the quill-pen illusion should prepare to be disillusioned. Continue Reading

September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Socitm helps Camden council save £1m a year

Camden Borough Council is set to save £1m a year after reorganising its IT department. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
NHS signs printing and document management contract with Xerox to slash costs

The NHS in the north-west has signed a five-year printing and document management service contract with Xerox to cut costs and reduce its carbon footprint. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Intellect launches software testing best-practice guide

Intellect has launched a guide to best practice in software testing supported by more than 25 organisations. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Companies risk failure with IT infrastructure ‘blind spots’

Enterprises are potentially suffering from "blind spots" in their IT infrastructures. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Richmond college improves performance of IT with new support desk

Richmond-upon-Thames College has improved the performance of its IT systems with the adoption of an IT support desk. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Government-backed report shows IT skills boost earnings

Computer literacy is one of the most important skills for workers in advanced economies, a report for the government has found. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Pre-paid payment card fraud on the up, says Retail Decisions

Attempted fraud on pre-paid payment cards rose 50% in 2006, with mobile network owners increasingly at risk, according to Retail Decisions, a payment card issuer, processor and fraud prevention firm. Continue Reading

September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Housing association tenants to pay rent through digital TV

The Harvest Housing Association is the first such body to allow its tenants to pay their bills through interactive TV. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Norland Managed Services picks CMS from Touchstone

Facilities maintenance firm Norland Managed Services has implemented a web-based contract management system (CMS) from Touchstone Group to provide improved access to service engineers in the field and staff at eight offices across the UK. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Employers struck by shortage of .net skills

Employers are struggling to find developers with .net skills, as demand for skilled IT staff continues to rise. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Mobile VoIP Part 3 - Who uses mobile VoIP today?

Adam Turner's exploration of mobile VoIP continues with a look a the technology's current applications. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Talk Talk gives voice to SMB communications

New office will give SMBs access to free consultancy and will aim to enable leasing and tailored packages Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
SMEs failing to make best of green initiatives

Lack of effective communication between IT and utility purchasing departments means few SMEs realising benefits of green IT Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Applying scrum and other agile development techniques

Although some problems are inevitable, there are ways to be more productive in your software development if you are prepared to take a risk and try some new methods. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
How to secure a top managerial role

It is a good time to be an IT professional looking for a job. The market is at its most buoyant for more than six years, according to the latest quarterly data from the Computer Weekly/SSL Quarterly Survey of Appointments Data and Trends. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Accounting for the needs of SMEs

Finance and accounting software can be critical to an SME. With a wealth of options out there, we identify the best options for a range of users. Continue Reading
September 04, 2007 04 Sep'07
Shared services in the public sector

Shared services is yesterday's news, a project that has sunk without trace, according to an article in the Guardian. We ask whether the Guardian has it right, or whether there is indeed a future for shared services. Continue Reading