September 2009
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September 02, 2009
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US could get slower broadband than the UK
The US could end up with slower broadband speeds than the UK if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) accepts submissions on the definition of broadband...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
How a software engineer coped with India’s biggest corporate fraud
Computer Weekly caught up with Sandeep Thawani (pictured) to see how a software engineer coped with the media storm that followed the Satyam scandal. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Doubt over ISPs' ability to detect illegal file sharing
Business secretary Peter Mandelson's decision to force internet service providers to introduce technical measures to combat music, video and software piracy begs a question: will it work? Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Eastenders to use Google style maps
The popular TV series which outlines the joyful lives of the inhabitants of a fictional part of East London is to start using Google-like maps on its title sequence. The opening sequence of ... Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Nokia ties up with Facebook to take on Google
Nokia today took on Google with a service that will let Nokia smartphone users update their Facebook accounts with location and status details on the fly. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Microsoft campaigns to "screw Google"
According to a report on website Daily Finance Microsoft has been holding meetings with consultants known as "screw Google" meetings. These meetings apparently aim to discredit Google. So that's ... Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Wipro builds cloud services for the future
Indian IT service provider Wipro Technologies has announced its strategy to provide services via the cloud.
Wipro is using Oracle grid...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
DSGi UK retail and reseller arms struggle
DSGi, owner of PC World, Curry's and Curry's Digital, and a major supplier of PCs to small businesses, has described the start to this fiscal year as...
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September 02, 2009
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The ICO takes Sutton Council to task over data losses
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has found the London Borough of Sutton in breach of the Data Protection Act.
The ICO found that Sutton...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Mandelson joins debate over radio spectrum and 2mbps broadband
The chief executives of the UK's five mobile phone network operators (MNOs) met business secretary Peter Mandelson yesterday to thrash out the reallocation...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Top Interviewing Tips: Part 5 – Preparing for an interview
Top interviewing tips from Lisa Jobson, director of talent at Harvey Nash. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Sousveillance, Social Networking and Revolt - bring about the reform of public service delivery
We have moved into the "dark night of the Internet" - when no-one trusts what they are told in an solicited e-mail inviting them to apply for a benefit, tax refund, cheaper way to pay their gas ... Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Five security faults with British web users
Brits are doing less than all other nationalities when it comes to securing their online activities and British men are much more careless than women. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Home Office denies CRB plans to store fingerprints
The Home Office has denied that the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) will set up a database to collect and store the fingerprints of people who apply to work...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Windows Mobile refresh to launch in October
Microsoft will launch the latest version of its operating system for mobile devices next month.
The Windows Mobile 6.5 software will...
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
UK tech firms could lose R&D tax relief
UK technology companies could soon lose tax deductions for research and development, according to business advisory firm Grant Thornton. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Single point failures
The recent two hour outage of Google's Gmail, affecting the majority of its 150 million users reflects the growing risks associated with the inevitable drift towards centralised system management. ... Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Google says routine upgrades to blame for Gmail outage
Google is blaming load miscalculations during routing server upgrades for the widespread failure of its email service. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Microsoft investigates IIS security flaw
Microsoft has confirmed that it is investigating reports of a vulnerability in the firm's Internet Information Services (IIS) software. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Ebay sells majority stake in Skype
Ebay has sold a majority stake in its Skype internet telephony division, which, according to chief John Donahoe, did not fit eBay's core e-commerce business. Continue Reading