February 2008
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February 29, 2008
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IBM unveils optical computing system for moving huge data files
IBM has unveiled a green optical prototype network technology for sharing huge files in seconds. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Open Energy to employ IMServ
An electricity supplier has announced a plan to save UK small and medium-sized enterprises millions of pounds using smart metering technology. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Home Office laptop sold on eBay
A Home Office laptop computer with a confidential encrypted disc was sold on eBay to a member of the public who discovered the disc when he sent the unit for repairs, say news reports. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Cold Boot Encryption Hack - Follow Up
There's an interesting follow up piece to the blog I wrote a couple of days ago about the disk encryption hacks. Read it here. Russ Humphries argues a case as follows-- The attacker would have to ... Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Buffer overflow attacks target Facebook and MySpace
Buffer overflow attacks are targeting the Facebook and MySpace social networking sites. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
BEA joins forces with VMware to deliver Java virtualisation
BEA has expanded its relationship with VMware to deliver Java virtualisation for the enterprise. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Teen ‘botnet boss’ charged in New Zealand
An alleged teen zombie botnet boss has appeared in a New Zealand court, charged with breaking into computers worldwide. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Investment firm uses software to comply with money-laundering directive
Brewin Dolphin, an independent private client investment firm, has begun using software from Datanomics to support its effort to comply with the third EU Money Laundering Directive. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Merrill Lynch opens IT support centre
Merril Lynch has opened an IT support centre in Surrey to back up its operations in the EMEA region, with 400 people required for the facility. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Schroders enhances portfolio construction tool with speedy algorithms
Global asset management firm Schroders has enhanced its in-house portfolio construction tool. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Novell returns to profitability on the back of increased Linux sales
Novell has returned to profitability thanks to a big surge in open-source Linux-based software sales. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Machines propose love at Victoria Station
There has been a high tech theme to 29 February, the day that lovestruck women propose to their sweethearts. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Microsoft slashes cost of Windows Vista to help clear shelves for SP1
Microsoft is slashing the cost of retail versions of Windows Vista as it prepares the channel for the release of Service Pack 1 of the operating system. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Hackers use common packing methods to infect users
BitDefender Lab's latest malware list highlights common packing methods used... Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Two-thirds of firms have used ITIL best practice framework
Two-thirds of firms have used the ITIL best practice framework for IT service delivery. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
Hospitals offered “real-life” virtual meeting technology to improve remote healthcare
Hospitals and other medical facilities will be able to offer better patient care virtually anywhere with the latest healthcare telepresence systems from Nortel and Polycom. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Data warehousing and business intelligence still on an upward curve
Data warehousing and business intelligence software is being increasingly used by businesses, says research commissioned by software procurement firm the Evaluation Centre. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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UK IT jobs threatened by ‘onshore off-shoring’
UK work permits issued to foreign IT staff rose 14% in 2007 on the previous year with Indian applications making up approximately 83% of all approved permits, according to the Home Office. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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MId Yorkshire NHS Trust makes IT efficiency push
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has started a pilot of new office working practices to use IT to improve efficiency. Continue Reading
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February 29, 2008
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Feb'08
MindManager aids Ice Warrior Project
Arctic explorer Jim McNeill is using project management software to support an expedition to explore the North West Passage, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Continue Reading