August 2008
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August 27, 2008
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Despite what you've heard, flash notebook era hasn't begun yet
Even though notebook makers are starting to incorporate SSDs, the real flash notebook era won't begin until we have faster Windows boot times and flash costs drop significantly. Continue Reading
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August 27, 2008
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Aug'08
Storage security ignored, says SNIA security lead
The Chair of SNIA's Security Technical Working Group says that security professionals don't understand how to make storage a part of a defence-in-depth strategy. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
HP EDS deal completed: competition for Big Blue
HP has completed its acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation, creating a company that will offer private and public sector IT... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Fight looms for high speed wireless frequencies
Are we about to see a repeat of the feeding frenzy for 3G licences that cost network operators £22.5bn, hamstrung a fast roll-out of the new technology, and kept mobile calls costs h Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Infosys buys UK-based Axon in £400m deal
Indian IT outsourcing company Infosys ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Police get access to children’s database
The Government has made the £40m ContactPoint children's database available to the police. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
What are the components of a UC solution?
When does VoIP tip over to become UC? Blair Pheasant explains the components that comprise UC. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
If you only watch one web video from the Olympics make it this one!
London 2012 will be fantastic, we are all excited about welcoming the world to this great capital. It will be the 'fun' Olympics. On Sunday evening in Beijing our new Mayor, Boris Johnson made a ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Intel IDF update
Intel has unveiled faster server processors and a roadmap for its multi-core processors, which it said could boost the performance of the PC's memory architecture...
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Use all the numbers to reconstruct the sum
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Councils opposed to sale of electoral roll to junk mail firms
A survey of councils by the Local Government Association (LGA), shows overwhelming support for a change in the law to ban junk mail companies from gaining... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Meet the new loss, same as the old loss
Another day, another data loss, and another struggle for an original headline. However, the RBS / NatWest / Amex loss of 1m sets of personal information isn't as straightforward as it might at ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Brazilian charged for leasing out PC botnet to attackers
Brazilian authorities have charged a man for allegedly selling access to a 100,000-PC botnet of zombie computers.
The authorities have charged Abreu...
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August 26, 2008
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Educated people more likely to have internet access in their home, says ONS
Educated people are more likely to have internet access in their home, says the Office for National Statistics. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Personal details of more than one million bank customers exposed
The personal bank details of more than one million people have been found on a computer sold on eBay last week. The data included bank account information, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, e-mail addresses and signatures of customers of the ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Popularity of IT integration and service oriented architecture waning
People, particularly on the industry side, often talk about the benefits of integrating IT systems: the nirvana of so-called end-to-end business processes.... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Virtual reality helps stroke victims
Patients who need physiotherapy following a stroke or accident could soon be put through their paces in a virtual reality environment. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Mid-level IT pay soars as offshoring grows
Offshoring and the drop in IT graduates has led to huge pay increases for mid-level IT staff, according to research. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Best Western Hotel chain hacked
The Best Western Hotel chain has launched an investigation after hackers stole the personal data of guests. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2008
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Aug'08
Handset makers court software developers to secure enterprise markets
As businesses get to grips with mobile phones for enterprise computing, the fragmented handset market is likely to consolidate. The big question is who will... Continue Reading