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2010 Stories
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December 22, 2010
22Dec2010
News
FTC clears £5bn Intel acquisition of McAfee
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US has approved Intel's $7.7bn (£5bn) acquisition of security software giant, McAfee. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2010
20Dec2010
News
Government shelves FiReControl
The government’s costly and overrunning FiReControl project has been axed. FiReControl has been cancelled because of serious delays with the EADS contract (now Cassidian) which began in 2004 and cost £225m. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2010
20Dec2010
News
FireControl project could be axed before Christmas
The government's controversial FireControl project could be flagged for review today. The Fire Brigade's Union (FBU) said it was expecting an announcement from fire minister Bob Neil later today, in which it hopes the project designed to reduce the ... Continue Reading
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December 16, 2010
16Dec2010
Photo Story
Photos: The most anticipated gadgets of 2011
Last year we saw some amazing gadget developments but next year promises to be even bigger as Google go further into the mobile phone market with the Playstation Phone and also venture into web TV. Continue Reading
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December 10, 2010
10Dec2010
Photo Story
Eureka! - The funniest pictures on Google Street View
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December 10, 2010
10Dec2010
Photo Story
Photos: The funniest pictures on Google Street View
If a car goes around the world and takes pictures of everything it sees, it's bound to find some funny stuff going on. Here are some highlights. Continue Reading
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December 09, 2010
09Dec2010
News
Server refresh cycles may get longer
Having seen the evidence, some enterprise IT shops may experiment with holding onto servers for longer than in the past, Gartner analysts said. Continue Reading
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December 07, 2010
07Dec2010
Blog Post
Will John Suffolk be the last government CIO?
Government CIO John Suffolk effectively leaves his post at the end of this month - although I understand that he will still be on the public payroll until the end of March next year - but there ... Continue Reading
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December 06, 2010
06Dec2010
Photo Story
The 7 sins of Windows Phone 7
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December 01, 2010
01Dec2010
News
Phishing attack on Facebook leverages iframes
Popular social networking site, Facebook being used for phishing attacks and open redirects, claims Websense Security Labs. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2010
23Nov2010
News
Martha Lane Fox calls for ‘revolution’ in online government services
Digital champion Martha Lane Fox has published a report calling for a centralised government internet address to replace 750 websites. In a review... Continue Reading
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November 19, 2010
19Nov2010
Photo Story
Computer Weekly IT Blog Awards 2010 - The winners
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November 19, 2010
19Nov2010
Photo Story
Blog Awards 2010 - Calm before the storm
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November 17, 2010
17Nov2010
Tip
How to use the Microsoft FCIV command-line checksum tool
Downloading files from the Internet always poses a risk, but there are strategies that can make the process more secure. In this tip, Michael Cobb explains how to use the Microsoft FCIV tool to check the hash values of downloaded files and create ... Continue Reading
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November 15, 2010
15Nov2010
Photo Story
Sign up for the CARE IT adventure challenge
Computer Weekly has teamed up with charity CARE International to launch the first IT Adventure Challenge event Continue Reading
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November 10, 2010
10Nov2010
Photo Story
Unified Comms for the smaller business
Bob Tarzey from Quocirca looks at how smaller businesses can benefit from deploying unified communications Continue Reading
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November 02, 2010
02Nov2010
Photo Story
11: Warren East, chief executive, ARM
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November 02, 2010
02Nov2010
Photo Story
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - numbers 11-20
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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November 02, 2010
02Nov2010
Photo Story
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT - the top 10
Computer Weekly presents the first ever list of the most influential people in UK IT Continue Reading
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November 01, 2010
01Nov2010
News
UKtech50: The most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly can today announce the first ever list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT. Continue Reading
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October 28, 2010
28Oct2010
Photo Story
MySpace new look test drive
MySpace is revamping its social networking site to take on Facebook. See what all the fuss is about... Continue Reading
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October 28, 2010
28Oct2010
News
ISCSI replacing Fibre Channel as dominant storage network technology
ISCSI is well on its way to replacing Fibre Channel as the de facto technology for SANs. Continue Reading
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October 18, 2010
18Oct2010
News
ISCSI storage gets performance makeover
Vendors, including Ibrix, Mellanox, Alacritech and EqualLogic, are offering juiced-up new iSCSI configurations, while 3PAR, CipherMax and NeoScale boost data security products. Continue Reading
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October 15, 2010
15Oct2010
Photo Story
The first solar-powered internet cafe in Kenya
UK charity Computer Aid has officially launched its first solar-powered internet café in Kenya - enabling rural communities with no electricity to get online Continue Reading
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October 14, 2010
14Oct2010
Photo Story
Photos: The Greatest IT films of all time
Following the release of The Social Network, ComputerWeekly.com looks at the greatest IT films of all time. Continue Reading
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October 13, 2010
13Oct2010
Photo Story
600 IT professionals slept in the open air to raise money
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October 12, 2010
12Oct2010
Photo Story
Windows Phone 7 - The Phones
Microsoft unveiled nine new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro, HTC HD7, Samsung Focus, LG Optimus, LG Quantum and the Dell Venue Pro. We have a look at the line-up. Continue Reading
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October 12, 2010
12Oct2010
Photo Story
Photos: First look at OpenOffice 3.3
OpenOffice 3.3 beta is giving the Microsoft office 2010 proprietary suite of productivity applications a good run for its money. Adrian Bridgwater takes a look at the free, open source office productivity suite. Continue Reading
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October 08, 2010
08Oct2010
Opinion
Mac vs PC: Which should I buy?
Which is better – Macs or PCs? Computer Weekly content editor Faisal Alani gives his opinion on their respective advantages and disadvantages Continue Reading
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October 07, 2010
07Oct2010
News
Patent-holder Intellectual Ventures files IP complaint against Motorola Mobility
RBI + third parties Approved Intellectual Ventures has demanded a jury trial after Motorola Mobility failed to reach an agreement on a licence to use hardware and software in its mobile phones. Google announced plans to buy the Motorola handset ... Continue Reading
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October 06, 2010
06Oct2010
Blog Post
10 reasons why I hate FACETIME more than papercuts in my eyes
I've decided to summarise my hatred for Facetime on the iPhone. Continue Reading
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October 04, 2010
04Oct2010
News
A CIOs guide to Microsoft negotiations
Survivors -- and some winners -- of Microsoft software license negotiations share their cautionary tales. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2010
30Sep2010
Photo Story
Putting the PGA Ryder Cup 2010 golf tournament on the web
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September 30, 2010
30Sep2010
Photo Story
Photos: Putting the PGA Ryder Cup 2010 golf tournament on the web
The Celtic Manor Hotel in Wales is hosting the PGA Ryder Cup 2010 golf tournament next month. In anticipation of an explosion of visitors to its website during the 2010 Ryder Cup, Celtic Manor Hotel management took the decision to upgrade its ... Continue Reading
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September 29, 2010
29Sep2010
Photo Story
First appearances
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September 28, 2010
28Sep2010
Blog Post
Stuxnet "most likely" to have originated from Israel
The cyber security world is alive with gossip about Stuxnet. The virus has been described as one of the most sophisticated yet created, containing an unprecedented four zero-day vulnerabilities in ... Continue Reading
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September 24, 2010
24Sep2010
Photo Story
Saving the zebra in Kenya
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September 21, 2010
21Sep2010
Photo Story
Photos: Payment technology in the US
We take a look at the current payment technologies across three major US cities Continue Reading
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September 20, 2010
20Sep2010
News
Computer Weekly donates 44-year archive to National Museum of Computing
Computer Weekly was the world's first weekly computer publication, established in 1966, and the 104-volume archive represents a unique record of the history and achievements of the UK IT industry. Continue Reading
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September 16, 2010
16Sep2010
Photo Story
Internet Explorer 9 beta preview
Microsoft has released the beta version of its latest web browser, which uses HTML 5.0 and DirectX graphics acceleration. Continue Reading
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September 16, 2010
16Sep2010
Podcast
PODCAST: McAfee's endpoint chief on mobile internet security
Candace Worley, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Endpoint Security at McAfee explains how new endpoints like tablets and mobile phones are changing the requirements for internet security. Continue Reading
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September 13, 2010
13Sep2010
Opinion
Six reasons why the NHS National Programme For IT failed
Like many men, I don't go to the doctor very often. The last time I did, I was with my GP for 25 minutes: five minutes discussing my symptoms and 20 minutes helping her to understand how to use her new computer system to record my symptoms, her ... Continue Reading
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September 13, 2010
13Sep2010
Photo Story
SAP's future of retail research labs
SAP’s Future Retail Centre, near Zurich, Switzerland, houses a range of new technologies that could change the way we shop in years to come. Continue Reading
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September 10, 2010
10Sep2010
Blog Post
"Up to now the use of IT in the NHS has not been a success story"
Many thanks to Chris Potts for this wonderfully timely and ironic spot from the annals of Department of Health history. Click here to read a document published in 1998 by the Labour government, ... Continue Reading
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September 09, 2010
09Sep2010
Photo Story
See the datacentre of the future
Capgemini has created the first of a new breed of datacentres which mean it will never have to build a datacentre again after completing its Merlin datacentre. Continue Reading
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September 09, 2010
09Sep2010
Photo Story
High security
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September 09, 2010
09Sep2010
Photo Story
Photos: A history of the demise of the NHS IT programme
The controversial NHS National Programme for IT "is no longer needed", according to the Department of Health. Computer Weekly tracks the demise of the project in pictures. Continue Reading
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September 08, 2010
08Sep2010
Answer
Dynamic code analysis vs. static analysis source code testing
Managing vulnerabilities involves a wide array of security testing, including both dynamic and static source code analysis. Learn how the two differ, as well as how they are performed in this expert response. Continue Reading
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September 07, 2010
07Sep2010
Photo Story
The IT behind Glorious Goodwood
IT services provider CMS Group is now the provider of IT helpdesk services for the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. See this picture gallery to understand what goes on at Goodwood as well as some of the IT that underpins the venue. Continue Reading
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September 06, 2010
06Sep2010
Photo Story
Making the case for a greener data centre
Although “Green” has slid down the list of priorities throughout the recession, it has not disappeared completely. Clive Longbottom looks at how to put a value on green IT investments. Continue Reading
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September 03, 2010
03Sep2010
Photo Story
Hasneen – aged 10
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September 03, 2010
03Sep2010
Photo Story
IT supplier MindTree celebrates 10 years in pictures
Indian IT services provider MindTree is celebrating 10 years supporting the Spastics Society in Indian state Karnatica which was formed in 1999. Continue Reading
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September 02, 2010
02Sep2010
Photo Story
iPod Touch - Face time
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September 02, 2010
02Sep2010
Photo Story
Photos: The new Apple iPod Touch, Nano and Shuffle
Apple unveiled their latest line of music players as well as Apple TV. We take a closer look at the line-up and see what's changed. Continue Reading
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August 27, 2010
27Aug2010
News
Don't buy cloud computing hype: Business model will evaporate
Cloud computing will not solve the data center industry's problems. Thanks to compliance issues, cloud computing will never get off the ground for commercially viable companies, and cloud providers will evaporate. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2010
25Aug2010
Photo Story
Samsung Galaxy Tab - The iPad killer
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August 25, 2010
25Aug2010
News
Brocade gets into the HBA business
Analysts predict the move will result in price improvements for users and suppliers, and reduce the number of SAN vendors involved in a deployment. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2010
24Aug2010
Photo Story
What would be the first thing to load onto your new Amazon Kindle?
The Kindle is arriving in the UK. Computer Weekly. checks out the must-have books and MP3s that should be on your Kindle. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23Aug2010
Answer
RAID 5 recovery: What is the maximum number of physical drives in a RAID 5 configuration?
Adding drives to a RAID 5 set increases your ROI and the likelihood of simultaneous drive failures, and lengthens RAID rebuild times. So what should be your physical drive limit? Continue Reading
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August 18, 2010
18Aug2010
Photo Story
Photos: Adobe Creative Suite 5
Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 is vast: 15 core applications covering web design, Flash design and development, print design and publishing, and video production. Continue Reading
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August 11, 2010
11Aug2010
News
The six roles that drive successful business process transformation
CIOs must change how they approach BPM Continue Reading
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August 06, 2010
06Aug2010
Photo Story
Putting a value on social media in business
Companies can use social networking both internally and externally to improve efficiency, save money and connect to customers. Continue Reading
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August 05, 2010
05Aug2010
Photo Story
Can it be any clearer?
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August 04, 2010
04Aug2010
In Depth
Analyzing cloud computing's past and future
The credit crunch, broadband penetration and the maturation of Web-based services have all contributed to cloud's increased adoption levels. But where will the cloud go from here? Continue Reading
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August 02, 2010
02Aug2010
Answer
Do all drives in a RAID 10 array need to be the same specification?
We tell you the one requirement when matching drive specs in a RAID 10 array. But will mixing drives of various performance levels compromise your RAID level? Continue Reading
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August 02, 2010
02Aug2010
Tip
Six business continuity management (BCM) lifecycle guidelines
Presenting six steps that you cannot afford to ignore while drafting an effective business continuity management lifecycle. Continue Reading
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July 30, 2010
30Jul2010
News
Could FiReControl be the next IT project to go?
The government has spent the last couple of months casting a critical eye over large-scale IT projects, and it's looking increasingly likely that FiReControl could be next to be hit. Continue Reading
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July 30, 2010
30Jul2010
Photo Story
Watch out, you may click on a rogue site
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July 30, 2010
30Jul2010
Photo Story
How to browse the web securely
Internet users need to be on their guard for rogue web sites, phishing attacks and security holes in web browsers. Jenny Williams offers some top tips on browsing safely and securely. Continue Reading
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July 30, 2010
30Jul2010
Photo Story
Intel Silicon Photonics
Intel steps up its interest in using optical fibres for high speed interconnects in processor-based systems, developing a prototype silicon-based semiconductor laser to support 50Gbit/s optical links in computers. Continue Reading
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July 30, 2010
30Jul2010
Photo Story
Amazon Kindle eBook reader
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July 28, 2010
28Jul2010
News
Pacnet, Pacific Fibre, to light up cable competition
Pacnet and Pacfic Fibre will team to construct a new trans-pacific cable, which will operate at 5.1 terabits per second. Continue Reading
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July 23, 2010
23Jul2010
Photo Story
British Airways launches mobile phone apps
BA has launched apps for iPhone, Android and Blackberry mobile devices to allow mobile check-in and travel updates to passengers Continue Reading
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July 21, 2010
21Jul2010
News
Why the ACCC thinks carrier Ethernet is important
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has indicated it may include Ethernet services in its list of Domestic Transmission Capacity Services. Richard Chirgwin analyses the implications of the move. Continue Reading
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July 21, 2010
21Jul2010
News
Using 3G as a backup WAN
3G data services are often advanced as a cheap way to provide a disaster recovery service for your WAN. But experts say you need to do more than just cut from one link to another to create a functional connection. Continue Reading
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July 20, 2010
20Jul2010
Photo Story
Intel is powering the fastest car in the world
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July 15, 2010
15Jul2010
Photo Story
David Beckham talks to fans around the world via Cisco telepresence
England footballing superstar David Beckham teamed up with Yahoo to talk to fans around the world using telepresence technology at Cisco's London office. Continue Reading
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July 14, 2010
14Jul2010
News
Government scraps £80m Microsoft licensing deal with NHS
The government has scrapped the long-running NHS Connecting for Health (CfH) enterprise agreement (EA) software licensing deal with Microsoft after deciding there was no business case or budget to renew it. Continue Reading
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July 13, 2010
13Jul2010
Photo Story
MoD Taranis - unmanned aircraft
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July 13, 2010
13Jul2010
Photo Story
Photos: MoD Taranis - unmanned combat aircraft
A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the MOD for the first time today. Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous ... Continue Reading
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July 13, 2010
13Jul2010
Photo Story
Instantly boost PC performance
Even a new PC will eventually slow down. A solid state disk can be a relatively easy upgrade to boost boot time and performance of the operating system. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2010
12Jul2010
News
NHS National Programme for IT set for major changes
The controversial £12bn NHS IT project looks set for an overhaul as a result of a major reorganisation of the health service Continue Reading
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July 12, 2010
12Jul2010
Answer
RAID 10 vs RAID 50: What is the best way to configure a storage array with 16 1 TB drives?
Learn the characteristics of RAID 10 and RAID 50, as well as which RAID level is appropriate for your applications. I/O and protection needs contribute to your RAID choice. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30Jun2010
Photo Story
Business case for the Connected Enterprise
Clive Longbottom, founder of analyst house, Quocirca, asssses the business benefits of extending the corporate network to support collaborative applications. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30Jun2010
Photo Story
Flying car wins its wings
TerraFugia has developed a flying car with the help of Dassault Systems computer-adied design software. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29Jun2010
Photo Story
TEEN BEDROOM
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June 29, 2010
29Jun2010
Photo Story
Microsoft Home explores future uses of technology
The Microsoft Home explores technology that might enhance life at home in the next five to ten years. Continue Reading
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June 24, 2010
24Jun2010
Tip
A plan for crisis communication : Need of the hour
Plans should be in place for communicating with employees in the event of a disaster. An effective plan for crisis communication is critical to this end. Continue Reading
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June 22, 2010
22Jun2010
Photo Story
Lord Mayor’s bodyguard
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June 22, 2010
22Jun2010
Photo Story
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists receives Royal Charter
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT), the City of London’s 100th livery company, celebrates its receipt of a Royal Charter. Continue Reading
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June 21, 2010
21Jun2010
Blog Post
IT openness is coming - Cabinet Office
Government CIO John Suffolk and his colleagues are preparing plans for the publication of IT-related documents that have always been secret and difficult to obtain even under the Freedom of ... Continue Reading
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June 21, 2010
21Jun2010
News
Telstra/NBN FAQ
Richard Chirgwin analyses the proposed deal between the federal government and Telstra, explaining how it will work, what it will mean for your broadband connection and the impact on competition. Continue Reading
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June 18, 2010
18Jun2010
News
PRIMER: WiFi sniffers
Learn about WiFi sniffers, how they operate, how they can help to manage your WLANs and why Google is far from alone in its use of the technology. Continue Reading
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June 16, 2010
16Jun2010
News
Google Maps allows users to see which homes are for sale
Google Maps users will be able to search for listings from estate agents and property websites directly on the maps from today. Continue Reading
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June 15, 2010
15Jun2010
Blog Post
iSoft issues market update, and its share price rises
iSoft, an important supplier to the NHS IT scheme, issued a market update today, which appears to have been well received by the market as the company's share price rose by about 16% to 28.5 cents. ... Continue Reading
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June 15, 2010
15Jun2010
Blog Post
Life made a misery after IBM took over congestion charge
"Since IBM took over the 'auto-pay' system my life has been a misery" - Bryan Thompson, Operations Director at car rental company Miles & Miles.There are plans to extend the problematic ... Continue Reading
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June 15, 2010
15Jun2010
Photo Story
WWF-UK completes Exchange and Outlook migration
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June 15, 2010
15Jun2010
Photo Story
WWF-UK cuts IT costs and reduces carbon footprint
The recession has put pressure on charities to cut their overheads. As a result, not-for-profit environmental group WWF-UK had to cut its costs. Continue Reading
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June 09, 2010
09Jun2010
Blog Post
Will Coalition scrap opt-out model for summary care records?
Pulse magazine says the BMA is confident it can convince the new government to order a new opt-in model for summary care records. Opt-in is likely to mean that patients would give their consent to ... Continue Reading
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June 09, 2010
09Jun2010
Blog Post
Early-day motion calls for immediate halt to summary care records uploads
A new Liberal Democrat MP has put down an early-day motion that "calls on the Government to halt all SCR [summary care records] updates, effective immediately, pending its promised comprehensive ... Continue Reading