May 2010
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May 24, 2010
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IBM spends £1.4bn on Sterling Commerce purchase
IBM has acquired Sterling Commerce from AT&T for $1.4bn, as part of its planned $20bn acquisition spree to bolster in high-growth markets.
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May 24, 2010
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May'10
Speed of light is too slow for mobile comms, says RIM CTO
The problem with the speed of light is that it is just too slow, says David Yach, CTO of Research in Motion's software. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
School IT quango Becta closed to save £80m
School technology quango Becta says it is "very disappointed" at the government's decision to close the organisation. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Buyers guide to cloud computing
Of all the types of cloud service, the cloud application market is the most mature. Salesforce.com, for instance, has more than 54,000 subscribers, making it the most successful cloud application provider with its pay per use customer relationship ... Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Treasury puts immediate freeze on all new IT spend over £1m
The UK government has imposed an immediate freeze on all new IT spending above £1m, and reviews of the biggest IT projects are being set up to see which can be stopped. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Government cuts £95m from IT budget
The government plans to cut £95m from its IT spending as part of its effort to save £6.24bn in its first round of cuts. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
£6bn of savings - some of the impact on IT
The Treasury outlines in a statement today (24 May 2010) how the government will save £6bn in 2010/11. There's no detail, only headline figures. This is what the statement says: "Government ... Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
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May'10
Google to add Blogger to Google Apps
Google have announced that they are adding a raft of tools to Google Apps, including Blogger. Perhaps it's a sign that Blogger is growing up, although they'll need to develop it much further for it ... Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Pac-Man rules, again
Pac-Man turned 30 last week. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Does social media help B2B companies?
You have probably seen the Cadbury Stride chewing gum guy who dances all over the world on YouTube...Or the Coca Cola 'happiness machine'... Coke presently has a team of bloggers travelling the ... Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Cloud computing concerns abound in SMBs, survey finds
Cloud computing concerns among SMBs are the reason why the companies are hesitant to lean on managed security services. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Compellent SAN helps dairy save on disaster recovery services
A Compellent SAN helped Lakeland Dairies support a server virtualization project, slash its disaster recovery services bill and gain energy savings. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: How to be on track with I/O virtualisation
The launch of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme means that companies are liable for their carbon output. How should data centres respond? I/O virtualisation is one solution. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2010
24
May'10
Are businesses ready for the MySpace generation?
Over the next few years, businesses worldwide will be welcoming in a new generation of employees. As many companies still view social media as bad for business and restrict employees' access to collaborative tools, they may soon have a battle on ... Continue Reading
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May 22, 2010
22
May'10
Google, Youtube, and copyright with the DMCA
Just a short alert. I'm presenting a significant segment of this week's Click on the BBC - focused on copyright and blogging. If you are overseas then you can see it on BBC World TV through the ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
Buyers guide: Cloud computing and the benefits of elasticity
Corby Borough Council deploys cloud infrastructure for local government services Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
Was Gary McKinnon the victim of a Russian hacking plot ?
I met Gary McKinnon a few years ago and interviewed him over a beer. Over time I have come to the conclusion that despite the serious hacking crimes he committed, he needs help and a period of ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
CW500 Club: Gain a competitive advantage with social media
Social media is key in helping businesses attract scarce talent, build relationships with their customers and navigate the rapidly growing morass of information on the internet. Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
21
May'10
MillenniunIT will have to hold back its sales instincts for now
It must be strange for the management and workers of a supplier that is bought by a customer.The London Stock Exchange acquired Sri Lanka based MillenniumIT last year, primarily to replace its core ... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2010
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May'10
MillenniumIT takeover hits London Stock Exchange's profits
The London Stock Exchange has taken a hit from its MillenniumIT acquisition, but long-term benefits are becoming clearer. Continue Reading