June 2009
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June 14, 2009
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Jun'09
Grab your Facebook identity before someone else does
I don't use Facebook much - there's nothing wrong with it, I suspect I'm just a little too old. My friends aren't big users, so there seems little reason for me to spend time there. However, thanks ... Continue Reading
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June 13, 2009
13
Jun'09
When is a Network a Notwork - part 1
Here are 3 multimedia YouTube ditties that I penned about the ongoing political scandal.If you have time, please take a look. They're only a couple of minutes long. I've put these up here as they a ... Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
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Jun'09
Microsoft Windows 7 decison may defuse EU case, says lawyer
Microsoft's decision to release its latest operating system in Europe without its Internet Explorer browser is a sensible step, according to a leading...
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Carter to quit, job done, government confirms
The government has confirmed that communications czar Stephen Carter will step down, job done, during the summer recess. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Google issues first Chrome 2 security update
Google has issued a security patch for its Chrome 2 browser less than a month after its official release. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Vodafone to offer firms 'all you can eat' fixed price deals
VodfoneOne Mobile network operator Vodafone ... Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Think big, start small and act fast..... your route into social networking
Think big, start small and act fast..... your route into social networking Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Crash Two: Aeroperú Flight 603
The crash Aeroperú Flight 603 is the story of another aircraft which was in good flying order except for a blocked Pitot tube which led to onboard systems giving the pilots unreliable and conflicting information about their air speed and altitude. ... Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Crash One: Birgenair Flight 301
This is the extraordinary story of an aircraft which was in good flying order except for a blocked pitot tube which caused multiple problems. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Biometric security systems get thumbs up
The National Australia Bank (NAB) is using biometric voice recognition software to identify whether telephone bankers are genuine. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Mandelson to oversee Digital Britain implementation
Business minister Peter Mandelson is expected to oversee the execution of the government's new communications strategy once communications czar Stephen Carter...
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Video: Disney develops Spy Robot Snake with Suicide Capability (sort of)
It's sad but the world keeps finding new ways to hurt people... and DISNEY THOUGHT OF IT FIRST! (Well kind of, it looks like the thing from Flight of the Navigator, see below) Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Comms czar Carter to quit after Digital Britain report
Communications minister Stephen Carter is expected to leave government, according to a report in The Times. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Microsoft strips Windows 7 of IE to appease EU
Microsoft has announced it will release a browserless version of its latest Windows operating system in Europe in an apparent attempt to win favour with authorities threatening sanctions. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Rumours of big redundancies at MySpace
Social networking site MySpace has neither confirmed nor denied reports that it is preparing for a massive round of layoffs. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
Dell claims $3m in sales from Twitter
Computer maker Dell says Twitter has helped the company make more sales worth more than $3m in the past two years. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
SNIA ANZ announces new training courses
The Storage Networking Industry Association of Australia and Zealand has announced three new training courses in July and August. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
The impact of Long Term Evolution of corporate network and business strategy
Long Term Evolution (LTE) will be a widely adopted next-generation cellular technology and we predict that it will reach 50% of subscribers in the US and...
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
How effective are password hack tools?
Richard Brain, our resident application and platform security expert, explains why strengthening a password is so important. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2009
12
Jun'09
PCI credit card compliance: Credit card data protection (over the phone)
Alan Calder discusses PCI credit card compliance and explains the importance of encryption to credit card data protection when primary account numbers (PANs) and CVV numbers are recorded over the phone. Continue Reading