February 2008
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February 07, 2008
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Market gets to grips with PCI, but pitfalls remain
After several false starts, companies handling credit card data are learning to live with the payment card industry's tough new security standards. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2008
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A lean and green supply machine
Inefficient transport methods in the modern supply chain contribute significantly to global warming. In fact, as much as 75% of a company's carbon footprint comes from transportation and logistics alone, according to a recent analyst report. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2008
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The boundaryless network
The idea of "my network" and "your network" is effectively obsolete. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Reporting live from CERN in Switzerland day 2 part 2
There are three dimensions: length width and height. The fourth dimension is often identified with time in physics. But Markus Nordberg, Resources Co-ordinator in the ATLAS-Project at CERN, said ... Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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ADSL2+ for 900 more exchanges
Telstra is set to enable ADSL2+ services on an additional 900 exchanges this year, providing access to an estimated 2.4 million more customers. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Wi-Fi-based real-time location systems primed to grow market share
Enterprises can gain real-time location information about the devices, and even people, on their networks, with Wi-Fi technologies already deployed. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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IM security threats and resources
Instant messaging applications have their own set of security guidelines to prevent hacking. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Server virtualisation basics for network pros
Server virtualisation can help your network by reducing costs and simplifying configuration and management. But before you deploy, consider these issues. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Npower puts salesforce incentives on front burner
The UK's largest electricity supplier RWE npower has implemented a salesforce management system to improve its processes for rewarding sales staff. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Researcher to co-chair think-tank
A NICTA researcher will co-chair a new W3C group designed to help disaster-relief organisations share up-to-date information. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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The pane game
Downtime has been wondering how Yahoo will change if Microsoft succeeds in its $44bn bid for the search company. One suggestion is to rebrand Yahoo as Yahoft. Or how about Microhoo? The del.icio.us ... Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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NHS staff have lost more than 4,000 smart cards
NHS staff have lost more than 4,000 smart cards that allow them to access patient records, according to figures released by Connecting for Health (CfH). Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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How Standard Life is using SOA to support its business strategy
Standard Life is pushing the use of a service oriented architecture (SOA) to the heart of its IT strategy as it seeks to share information more effectively across the company and to make its business processes more effficient. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Apple fixes iPhoto security flaw
Apple has issued a security fix ... Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Birmingham City Council and Places for People boost service with mobile technology
Birmingham City Council and housing and development organisation Places for People are seeking to improve the services they offer their customers through mobile services. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Never mind the TCO, it's the TCC that counts in IT procurement
Companies should adopt a total cost of change (TCC) buying formula instead of the traditional total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation when buying business software such as ERP and CRM. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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IT job cuts on cards as BP axes 5,000
Europe's second largest oil company BP is to cut 5,000 jobs from all parts of the business by the middle of 2009 to cushion the effects of lower profits. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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French minister recommends further IT security investigations into SocGen
French finance minister Christine Lagarde has recommended that further investigation into IT security at Societe Generale (SocGen) should be carried out in her report to parliament. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Feb'08
European Union backs £13m cloud computing project with IBM
IBM and the European Union have launched a joint research initiative for Cloud Computing. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2008
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Robert Hughes implements private mobile network to cut call costs
UK property development company Robert Hughes Limited has begun implementing private mobile networks at its construction sites to improve communications and cut costs. Continue Reading