July 2010
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Will the Guardian regret an alleged strategic outsourcing mistake?
Union Unite has criticised plans by Guardian News & Media (GNM) to outsource large numbers of staff to help it address problems cause by the economic crisis. Here is a cut from the letter. "If ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Phishing scams jump as HMRC tax deadlines close
Criminals are likely to target UK taxpayers with phishing e-mails as tax and tax credit deadlines loom in July, warns security firm .... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
.NET developers in demand from UK businesses
With businesses offshoring software development, by the truckload, it is good to see that there are actually some software skills in demand in the UK.According to the latest REC/KPMG report on ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
NPfIT is virtually dead says NHS Trust
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust has commissioned a review of its IT strategy in view of what it calls the "virtual demise" of the NPfIT, the National Programme for IT in the NHS.An ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
ICO publishes guidelines on gathering personal information
UK information commissioner Christopher Graham has announced the publication of a code of practice for personal information online. Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Bluetooth 4.0 beams in
Bluetooth 4.0 has been given the thumbs up and compliant devices will appear around the end of the year. The new specification brings with it higher transfer speeds but at lower energy consumption ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Guardian faces union backlash as IT outsourcing seems likely
Guardian News & Media (GNM) is in talks around the outsourcing of several IT roles regarded as "not enhancing the firm's core purpose" and "better done by... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Over one third of firms see data handed to competitors
Over a third of IT administrators believe highly sensitive company information has been handed to competitors, a survey has revealed.
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
ITC wins £1m business funding under EFG
ITC Global Security has won £1m funding from NatWest under the government-backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
RSA looks to IT suppliers to slash carbon costs
Insurance giant RSA is working with IT suppliers to cut its carbon footprint as part of an ongoing sustainability drive.
RSA, formerly Royal & Sun...
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Arqiva presses for long-range radio for smart meter network
The communications network to link the UK's smart meters should be assessed as part of the nation's critical national infrastructure, not simply another application on the existing fixed and mobile networks, says Arqiva smart meter project director ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Assess smart meter network on total cost of ownership, says Arqiva
The government should base its assessment of communications network alternatives for the proposed national £10bn smart meter/smart grid project on the total cost of ownership over the entire 25 year expected life of the project… Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
China still considering whether to renew Google’s licence
China is reviewing Google's application to renew its web page licence in China, but there is no set deadline for making a decision, according to government... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Arqiva tests long-range radio for smart meter network
Broadcast signal distribution company Arqiva has opened a pilot network to test the viability of long-range radio to provide network infrastructure. Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
07
Jul'10
Apple tightens security after rogue developer is banned from App Store
Apple has banned a Vietnam-based developer from its online applications store for manipulating sales figures to boost his ranking. Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Botnet malware targets Symbian smartphones
New botnet malware is attacking Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson smartphones running Symbian operating systems… Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
LG Optimus Prime er... I mean One to get Froyo along with LG Optimus Chic and Android Tablet PCs
LG have been quite late to the smartphone party and have found a quiet place among the attention seeking iPhone and HTC. SO, what have they come up with? Well, it's none other than the LG Optimus ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
Computer Crime Gets Sexy TV Show
I loathe the relentless onslaught of TV cop shows that seem to dominate peak viewing schedules these days, so it was with trepidation that I decided to watch a new show on ITV called Identity. The ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
FalconStor virtual storage supports server virtualization project at construction company
FalconStor virtual storage implemented at construction company; Buffalo partners with NovaStor; Cloud provider uses DataCore storage virtualization; Infortrend expands array range; Portable solid-state storage; UK SMEs slack at backup; Sepaton new ... Continue Reading
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July 07, 2010
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Jul'10
ISO 38500 versus COBIT: What is the right choice?
As IT governance gains prominence in the organizational setup, the stage is set for a war between ISO 38500 and COBIT. Continue Reading