February 2010
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February 26, 2010
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IBM and Shell use data analytics to find more oil and gas
IBM and oil company Shell are collaborating on a research project to use predictive analytics to identify possible oil and gas reserves. Predictive... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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UK mobile business drags down Deutsche Telekom's profits
Write-offs at its troubled T-Mobile UK subsidiary helped drag down Deutsche Telekom's profits 77% in 2009. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Hacker posts risque First Direct tweet
First Direct's Twitter account has been hacked by a spammer who used it to post a link to an adult sex site. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Privacy considerations for location-based services
Location-aware mobile applications and services are on the increase. With growing reach and appeal, they are no longer just about personal navigation. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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France Telecom holds steady despite staff upheaval
France Telecom endured a tough year capped by the resignation of its CEO as it produced stagnant growth, declining margins and a deeply unhappy workforce.
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February 26, 2010
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Jimmy Carr killed my YouTube account
Jimmy Carr killed my YouTube account wiping out over 900 videos because of an erroneous copyright claim... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Novell reports increase in profit despite sales decline
Network firm Novell reported a slight drop in sales, but increased profits and doubled earnings per share in its first quarter 2010. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Building the business case for corporate social media
The use of social media technology in business has been permeated by perceptions that staff are simply Twittering their mates about what they just ate, Facebooking photos of colleagues or taking up ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Get ready for the Three Peaks Challenge
The CARE Three Peaks Challenge, in association with Computer Weekly, is looking for IT teams who want to do something different to raise money for charity. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Feb'10
Google defends search ranking system
Google has defended the way it ranks search results after the European Commission launched a preliminary inquiry in response to complaints about Google's business practices. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Fujitsu strikes are off
Members of trade union Unite working for IT services company Fujitsu have voted to accept proposals tabled by conciliation and arbitration service ACAS. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Customer rein-in hits T-systems
The IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom has suffered as a result of businesses holding back on spending during the recession but the UK business has a good...
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February 26, 2010
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First Direct offers xxx banking on twitter
First Direct's twitter account has been hacked by a spammer, who used the online bank's account to post a link to a adult sex aid site. Who says banks don't offer overdraft extensions anymore? Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Fujitsu strikes called off - breaking news
Unite members at Fujitsu have voted in favour of accepting an offer made by the employer through ACAS. A large 71% of voters voted with a four to one majority in favour of taking the offer.But the ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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We're not undermining Care Records says London's GP body
Londonwide Local Medical Committees, the professional voice of the capital's 6,000 GPs, says it is not out to sabotage or undermine the roll-out of the NPfIT Summary Care Records.Its joint CEO Dr ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Will it be Nasscom, Brasscom, Slasscom or another?
India has lead the way for IT offshoring over the last ten years but like any sport the pioneers are always pegged back eventually. Cricket, Football and Rugby were once dominated by England but ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Global server sales up, but Risc and Itanium suffer
The global market for servers has picked up, as growth in x86 shipments more than offset weakness in demand for Risc and Itanium.
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February 26, 2010
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UK start-ups unhappy about government support for Google-led initiative
UK website and web hosting companies have accused business secretary Peter Mandelson of supporting multinationals over local start-ups. Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Feb'10
Online norms
It seems to be turning into Christian Crumlish Week here on The Social Enterprise, but the man's on fire right now! If you're not reading Mediajunkie, you really should. Christian has been blogging ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2010
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Fujitsu strike ballot results expected today
The result of the ballot of Unite members at Fujitsu is expected today. Will workers do as the union recommends and accept the offer or are more strikes likely.Fujitsu suspended planned ... Continue Reading