August 2008
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August 21, 2008
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Don't forget to review the security of third party vendors
A recurring theme of this blog is the importance of verifying the security of third party vendors. It was one of my top security topics for this year (see here) back in January where it was stated ... Continue Reading
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August 21, 2008
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Focus on the quality of software projects
Businesses are spending more money on software development as the complexity of applications increases. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Schleswig-Holstein Commissioner reacts to data sale incidents
The BBC is reporting that the Information Commissioner in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is calling for tougher privacy laws to tackle the illegal sale of personal data, some of which includes bank ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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MIMO - How ghosts boost bandwidth
Richard Chirgwin explains how 802.11n boosts speed using the same phenomena that makes 'ghosts' appear on your television. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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FIELD TEST: Telstra's Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway.
Ian Yates heads to rural Victoria to test Telstra's Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway, a device that takes wireless broadband and redistributes it over Wi-Fi. His verdict? This device could be essential for roaming IT types! Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Microsoft and Novell expand Windows/Linux integration deal for customers
Microsoft and Novell are extending their interoperability agreement to tie Windows closer to Novell Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Lib Dems call for data guardians in public and private sector to protect information rights
Lib Dems call for data guardians in public and private sector to protect information rights The Liberal Democrats say they want to create "data guardians" to protect the information rights of citizens. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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IKEA uses business analyser app to improve ERP roll-out
IKEA has prioritised and set targets for a successful ERP implementation and related business process improvements using an application from Lawson Software. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Palm promises lower mobile deployment costs with new Treo Pro smartphone
Palm has introduced the Treo Pro smartphone... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Dell pimps your laptop
No need to pimp your laptop with Dell's laptop designs Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Army uses MoD Grand Challenge winning technology
An autonomous mini-tank, developed for the... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Aug'08
Android release still on course
Despite the typical complications, Google believes that Android, its mobile OS, will be fully available by years end. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Aug'08
Case studies: SaaS in action
When people think about software as a service (SaaS) the company that often comes to mind is Salesforce.com, with its customer relationship management product,... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Aug'08
Microsoft's Clayton is Computer Weekly's top blogger
Microsoft's Steve Clayton has been voted top blogger in the ComputerWeekly.com IT Blog Awards 2008. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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HP targets biggest IT buyers
HP will target the biggest spenders in IT after it completes its purchase of EDS later this month. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Internet commentators hoisted by their own petard
The Guardian last week highlighted the work of Matt Southall, whose website, ifyoulikeitsomuchwhydontyougolivethere.com, collects the views of the most odious and self-important internet ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Downing Street video riles Clarkson electioneers
Downing Street's website has, since April, played host to a petition signed by 49,447 people for Jeremy Clarkson to be made prime minister. Last week Downing Street posted a wry video reply to the ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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IT's newest recruit hails a good piece of bad luck
There are many methods that IT firms use to capture new talent to fill the much-lamented skills gap, but inducing life-threatening strokes is not one of them. But perhaps it should be, following ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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First region in Australia with blanket WiMAX
Yorke Peninsula, in South Australia, has become the first region in Australia to feature region-wide WiMAX connectivity. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2008
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Aug'08
Next G chunk pulls 3 from tight spot: Ovum
A new agreement hatched by 3 to allow users to roam onto Telstra's Next G network will save 3 from being squeezed out of the mobile market, analysts say. Continue Reading