February 2008
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Thomson Holidays automates online pricing adjustments
Thomson Holidays, the UK's biggest tour operator, is maximising the revenue it gets from its combination of aircraft seats and hotel beds with an automated pricing system. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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NCC sells CIO Connect to management-led group
CIO Connect chief executive Nick Kirkland has led a management buy-out of the IT networking organisation from the National Computing Centre (NCC) for an undisclosed sum. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Welsh NHS uses £33m to deploy telemedicine technology
NHS hospitals across Wales are to be given a share of almost £33m to help them adopt telemedicine technology. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Dell brings datacentre business to EMEA to address firms’ cloud computing needs
Dell has announced the expansion of its Datacentre Solutions (DCS) business unit in the EMEA region to address the cloud computing market. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Broadband de-regulation: what does it mean?
Ofcom has split the national market for broadband into four main areas and defined them according to the level of competition that exists between broadband providers. But what do they mean? Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Autodesk sponsors MX 2008 manufacturing innovation award
Design software maker Autodesk is sponsoring the product innovation category of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards (MX 2008). Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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BT delivers cheaper VoIP smartphone office connectivity package
BT is making it cheaper for firms' employees to take their offices with them using voice over IP-enabled smartphones. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Orange first to market with HTC Shift wireless mini PC
Mobile communications firm Orange is planning to offer UK businesses the latest device from HTC, known as Shift, which includes a seven-inch touch screen mobile computer. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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RS Components upgrades its website for easier and faster product searches
RS Components has unveiled an ecommerce website with an upgraded search and navigation engine powered by Endeca Technologies. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Broadband providers making it hard for customers to switch, despite Ofcom rules
Broadband providers are still making it hard for customers to switch provider, despite regulator Ofcom bringing in new regulations a year ago. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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European IT managers will pay more for green PCs, says Lenovo/AMD study
European IT managers are prepared to pay more for green PCs, says a joint study by Lenovo and AMD. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Red Hat releases open source JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform
Red Hat has announced the release of the JBoss Enterprise SOA Platform to help firms' integration of applications, services and processes to accelerate enterprise transformation. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Security researchers activate Apple QuickTime heist in Second Life for real cash
Security researchers have demonstrated a multimedia security flaw in the Second Life virtual reality site, which allows attackers to steal money. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Suzuki International Europe migrates to electronic invoicing
Suzuki International Europe is switching from paper to electronic invoicing at more than 1,200 spare parts dealers to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Hacking and denial of service attacks are acts of terrorism, says watchdog
Hacking and distributed denial of service attacks against computer systems are acts of terrorism, a government terrorism watchdog said today. Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Secret Downing Street papers reveal Tony Blair rushed NHS IT
Downing Street papers disclose prime minister's role in unrealistic timetable for NHS National Programme for IT Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Enforce wireless security with good sense and good technology
Your CEO is sitting in the cafe before your next meeting using instant messenger to talk to his vice-president of marketing while sending an e-mail to the financial director asking about next month's results. The guy in the corner sipping his coffee... Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Weekly IT news round-up podcast: Blair's politics interfered with NHS NPfIT practicalities
In this week's podcast round-up of the latest IT industry news, Warwick Ashford discusses stories including revelations that Tony Blair tried to shorten the NPfIT timetable to meet an election deadline, and the way in which a number of companies are... Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Optimising small business networks
Much has been said about network optimisation recently. The expected onslaught of new wave applications - so called at least - such as VoIP, IPTV and the rest, means that we do have to optimise and re-architect our networks if this stuff is actually... Continue Reading
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February 18, 2008
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Broadband de-regulation overview
Competition in broadband markets may be increasing, which is good news, as it means potentially lower broadband prices. But is the quality of broadband connections getting any better? The European ... Continue Reading