September 2010
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How satellite can fill in the UK's broadband not spots
If you want to plan where to get to, and when to get there, you first have to be sure of where you are starting from, writes Max Gutberlet, product marketing...
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September 27, 2010
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Merseytravel launches travel smartcard system
Merseytravel has launched a smartcard system to validate concessionary travel passes, which it hopes to grow to become the largest network of its type outside London. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Outmoded server recovery techniques limit virtualisation benefits
Most businesses that have turned to virtualisation to reduce server costs are not getting the full benefit of the technology, a survey has revealed. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Top four issues in tackling the internet business blind-spot
As more businesses rely on internet-based business applications, they face new challenges in managing them. Now that applications are borderless, in that they can be located and used outside company walls, businesses must ensure they put in place ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Digging for victory in next-generation broadband
Broadband coverage outside of major towns and cities has been a sore point for rural communities for some time. It is easy for well-connected urban users to forget just what a pain the lack of ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Internet deals leave offline bank customers poorer
Banks should provide in-branch internet access so people without access to the web do not miss out on the best deals, according to the Consumer Association. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Smartphone apps drive quiet revolution in banking
A 'quiet revolution' in banking is being driven by smartphone applications and mobile money management, a report has claimed. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Four councils shortlisted for local government IT awards
Four English councils have been selected as the finalists for this year's Local Government IT Excellence Awards. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Gartner sets out future of virtualistion
Only a quarter of all servers are virtualised, according to the latest data from analyst Gartner. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Silent callers face £2m fines from today
Companies that use automated dialling to solicit business, but which result in silent or abandoned phone calls, face fines of up to £2m from this week. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Sep'10
Is Adobe's open source strategy a commercial consulting trap?
Adobe's open source ethos appears to be, in part, based upon the best practices advoated by its commercial division Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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UAE close to Blackberry security agreement
The United Arab Emirates is optimistic about reaching an agreement with Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM) over security concerns, according to a top official. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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The "Offline" Web Application
A key benefit of native applications (desktop or mobile) is the ability to interact with the application whilst you are offline. The HTML5 offline support allows web applications to achieve this. ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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SMEs too loyal to staff to outsource IT jobs
I did a blog post last week about the potential for SMEs to outsource IT in large volumes. I have since had some interesting reaction from the National Outsourcing Association (NOA), which ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Offshoring IT is not making UK computer scientists the largest unemployed group, says BCS
This blog has been focussing quite heavily on the potential damage to the UK IT industry caused by offshoring work to lower cost locations. I recently quoted the latest figures from the Higher ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Numerous businesses struggle with server recovery yet fail to test
Nearly two-thirds of companies experience consistent problems when attempting to recover a server, yet only 2% admit to testing; plus more daily news. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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ANALYSIS: Is Virgin Blue’s outage a storage problem?
Budget airline Virgin Blue says failure in a “solid state disk server” is behind the outage in its booking systems. We’d believe it, except there’s no such thing as a “solid state disk server.” Is a SAN instead the problem? We speculate about the ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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The Chief Privacy Officer role: Is it relevant in India?
A Chief Privacy Officer has to ensure privacy to individuals and organizations dealing with sensitive information. However, the concept has is yet to catch on in India only in particular segments. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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2010 data storage spending plans among European IT professionals
Our Special Report explores how budgets are being allocated, how server virtualisation is affecting data storage purchase plans, what storage networking gear is in favour, which backup tools are being used by your peers and how many of them are ... Continue Reading
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September 27, 2010
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Sep'10
An ITIL strategy primer for the IT services industry
IT services industry can improve business logistics by dealing with delivery processes using an appropriate ITIL strategy. Here are some useful guidelines. Continue Reading