January 2008
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January 25, 2008
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Notes from Sutton high street
It’s amazing what you can learn about the use of technology by taking a stroll down the high street. On such a safari this week I saw at first hand two technologies, which made me question the ... Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Political donors take note
I was editing a story this week about how Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is implementing business intelligence software that will help it understand where donations are coming ... Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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SHL signs £23m IT outsourcing deal with Capgemini
Workplace psychometrics firm SHL has signed a six-year £23m IT outsourcing contract with Capgemini UK. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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e-learning improves Honda's efficiency and customer service
Honda Motor Europe has signed a deal with e-learning company Certpoint for a knowledge-sharing and training programme intended to improve . Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Dell and Microsoft sign up to RED brand
Dell and Microsoft have joined the product RED brand, and will be selling computers to help raise money to tackle Aids in Africa. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Profits up at Microsoft
Microsoft beat city expectations after posting positive second quarter results. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Jan'08
Interviews with women working in IT: Not just a man's world
Rebecca Thomson talks to senior female figures in the IT industry about the issues around working in what is still seen by some as a 'male' profession. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Japan authorities arrest first virus writer, but only for copyright theft
Japanese authorities have arrested their first virus writer, but only for breaching copyright. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Janet wins shared services award
University computer system Janet has won a shared services award in the eGovernment National Awards. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Jan'08
Nissan rolls out smart cards to boost security
Nissan Europe is rolling out a smart card system to give employees in 34 countries access to IT systems and buildings. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Why IBM prefers pick ‘n’ mix to ERP
IBM has never seen the need for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software product. IBM says its strategy is about integration, rather than top level applications. So why is IBM buying up so many software companies? Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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SQL Server database provides police performance data to Home Office
For a number of years, the Home Office's Police & Crimes Standards Directorate (PCSD) has been compiling and publishing a range of data on the performance of the nation's police forces. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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BAE Systems and Accenture pull out of UK's ID card project
Two firms shortlisted for the Home Office's £5.4bn ID card project have dropped out of the bidding to run the National Identity Scheme. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Leek United rolls out IP telephony system
Leek United building society has successfully completed the implementation of an IP telephony system to improve customer services at its head office. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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New Forest council improves services with speech recognition
New Forest District Council says it has improved access to services with speech-based automation technology. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Jan'08
Cisco’s systems integrators ‘need to get better’
Cisco is risking reducing customer service by failing to provide adequate support and training to partners to prepare them for deploying new Cisco applications at end-user businesses. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Rogue trader exploits system loopholes losing Societe Generale £3.6bn
French bank Societe Generale has lost £3.6bn following unauthorised activity of a rogue trader who covered up fraudulent activity as a result of his understanding of the bank's fraud control systems. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Nissan boosts production in Sunderland with simulation software
Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK's Sunderland plant has used simulation software to boost production of the Qashqai off-road vehicle by 20% after higher than expected sales. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Who will stay the course in the ID card bidding race?
Hence the need for an incremental approach, with those responsible for each stage chained to their desks (on the customer side as well as on the supplier side) until it has been successfully delivered. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2008
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Jan'08
Jerome Kerviel: lost billions and lost friends...
Poor Jerome Kerviel. As if it wasn't bad enough that he had family problems, might have 'lost his mind a bit', has been found out as a fraduster and was perhaps the cause of the recent crash in the ... Continue Reading