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IT strategy
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How IT governance can help stop scandal
Recent publicity over accounting failures emphasise the need for timely, accurate and complete information. While effective IT... Continue Reading
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Pakistan offers all-in deals to entice UK investors
There is little, it seems, that the Pakistan government will not do to win a share of the billion-pound international outsourcing... Continue Reading
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Computer graduates still enjoy above-average pay
IT graduates enjoy higher levels of employment better rates of pay and more career opportunities than the general graduate... Continue Reading
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Time to train
IT training companies are having a tough time, and ambitious ITers could turn the situation to their advantage, writes Roisin... Continue Reading
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Prepare for the inevitable
Handheld devices are going to become ubiquitous, replacing laptop computers and mobile phones. IT managers need to start... Continue Reading
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The power of four
The recent formation of UnitedLinux has caused some confusion in the industry on a number of levels. Continue Reading
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Nats chief attacks reporting of controllers' safety concerns
In a remarkable attack on the press the head of National Air Traffic Services has condemned revelations about controllers' air... Continue Reading
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The future of IT: What's on the horizon?
Between San Francisco and San Jose along Highway 101 is Silicon Valley - widely regarded as the beating heart of the world IT... Continue Reading
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IT personality of the year
Systems administrator Paddy Tyrer of Sentinel Housing Group has been named Computer Weekly's IT personality of the year, writes... Continue Reading
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Thirsty ITers enjoy beer at Blackfriars
The promise of free drink and good company had ITers flocking to a London pub to enjoy another Thirst Thursday on 4 July, writes... Continue Reading
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Next Move: Project management qualification
I am a 39-year-old VB/SQL developer who has been out of work for almost a year. Prior to this I had been a team leader and my... Continue Reading
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Time to update your e-mail database
The draft Directive on Data Protection and Electronic Communications approved recently by the European Parliament is on course to... Continue Reading
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Rotherham joins forces with BT
Rotherham Borough Council has enlisted the assistance of BT to help it to meet the Government's targets for electronic service... Continue Reading
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Learn to do things the Japanese way
As the EC looks for IT workers to build links with Japan, Ross Bentley talks to a man who is already there Continue Reading
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DfES puts Disability Group magazine in online centres
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) is backing a new online version of the BCS Disability Group's magazine by... Continue Reading
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Stem the flood of IT waste
Failed projects mean squandered resources and investment, even if parts of the work undertaken can be re-used. Karl Cushing hears... Continue Reading
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Latest Liberty Alliance specs allow users to log on once and shop securely
The Liberty Alliance Project has finally unveiled the technical specifications that will allow Web users to log in once and shop... Continue Reading
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The state of the Linux nation
Linux has come a long way from its home-grown roots to the extent that many people now proclaim it the saviour of computing. But... Continue Reading
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Networks: Fast mover
The London Internet Exchange Point was forced into early adoption of 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Karl Cushing reports. Continue Reading
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NHS managers want change but see risk in centralising IT
The Government's ambitious plan to overhaul NHS IT may be the largest technology project ever seen in the UK but the question of... Continue Reading
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To the network and beyond
The networking industry has been tremendously innovative in the past 30 years, and it is promising even more sophisticated... Continue Reading
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Forum wants your views on e-learning
Views on career development and online learning are being sought by the new BCS Education and Training Forum to guide its work... Continue Reading
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Caught in the act
Death threats posted on a musician's Web site put his tour of the UK in jeopardy but thanks to the efforts of independent... Continue Reading
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Why whistle-blowing is good for business
Establishing internal procedures for employees to report unethical behaviour could prevent firms facing revelations like those... Continue Reading
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Online holiday booking boom lifts e-business prospects
The travel industry is proving that the dotcom collapse was not the end of e-business for retailers. As Daniel Thomas discovered,... Continue Reading
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Will wireless deliver ROI?
Companies in the UK have been reluctant to adopt wireless technologies, fearing that the risks outweigh the benefits. But, as... Continue Reading
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Storage: EMC shared
You don't have to be Einstein to realise that interoperability is the way forward for storage products, and market leader EMC is... Continue Reading
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Get IT onto the euro case now
UK firms will save money in the long run if they start planning IT changes now for the UK's entry into the European single... Continue Reading
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Training trauma
A number of ITers feel their employers are letting them down when it comes to providing career development and training, and the... Continue Reading
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Scottish ITer keeps the World Cup's lines open
The party is over and the curtain has come down on the World Cup for another four years. ITer Scott Davidson is coming home along... Continue Reading
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Learn the lessons of tax site suspension
IT security lessons can and should be learnt from the Inland Revenue's recent suspension of the electronic filing of tax returns,... Continue Reading
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Lessons of the World Cup Web peaks
Distracted office workers eager to get the latest World Cup news have created more activity over the Internet than there was on... Continue Reading
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Microsoft's licence to bill
Microsoft's Software Assurance licensing scheme has been the cause of much complaint in the past few months. Danny Bradbury... Continue Reading
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If you missed it-vision live, put yourself in the picture now
Friday 28 June saw the very first edition of it-vision, the free, live webcast for the IT industry produced by gbtv in... Continue Reading
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Microsoft: Raising PC security to a higher level
Microsoft is developing a secure PC environment that can be used to secure multi-million pound transactions without the need for... Continue Reading
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iSeries update: Rochester keeps its promises
With the news that it is about to ship the i890, a new mainframe-class iSeries machine, IBM's Rochester division has kept the... Continue Reading
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Web filtering
The legal and logistical implications of employees surfing the Web in company time for unrelated work issues have finally hit... Continue Reading
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Worldwide bank settlement system finally gets live test
One of the biggest IT projects in five years, the Continuous Linked Settlement system, which cuts the time banks take to settle... Continue Reading
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Justice IT next in line for shake-up
In the wake of its NHS IT initiative the Government has now turned its attention to the criminal justice system, which has... Continue Reading
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Holidaymakers take plunge into Internet booking pool
UK holidaymakers are adopting a more self-service approach to travel and are increasingly turning to the Internet to book their... Continue Reading
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Pay-as-you-go computing
Think of on-demand computing and you might think of application service providers or grid computing. But there is a new contender... Continue Reading
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Strategy clinic: Readers' replies
Do you disagree with expert opinion, or have you some new ideas of your own? This week readers add their suggestions to the... Continue Reading
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Employment tribunals: using your last resort
If you feel you have been unfairly treated at work, and have exhausted all the internal grievance procedures, there is still the... Continue Reading
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Next Move: Should I refresh my skills?
I have recently been made redundant after 12 years with a large telecoms company, where I progressed from software development... Continue Reading
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Northern ITers get in on a bumper sporting weekend
Last weekend was a bumper weekend for domestic sport, with England and Ireland in action in the World Cup, Tim Henman battling it... Continue Reading
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Expense fiddlers and paper pilferers beware
A recent survey by online recruitment site Fish4jobs.co.uk found that 78% of office workers have taken home stationery from work... Continue Reading
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Microsoft's competitors give cool reception to Palladium strategy
Microsoft's Palladium security system has sparked concern among some competitors in the operating system market, as well as with... Continue Reading
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Options for virus scanning of SMTP
Since SMTP traffic is a key source of virus infection, it's vital to scan your network to pinpoint any potential hazards. Continue Reading
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Career management: Win that pay rise!
A little planning can pay big dividends when it comes to negotiating a pay rise. Discover the practical steps you can take to... Continue Reading
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Career management: How to get headhunted
Looking for a top job? Why not let the top job look for you? CW360.com examines what you can do to attract the interest of... Continue Reading
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Smaller firms struggle to find IT all-rounders
Anomalies in the jobs market have been revealed in research for Computer Weekly, writes Bill Goodwin. The findings highlight the... Continue Reading
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NHS staff give grand IT plan a cautious welcome
The Government's plan to drag NHS IT into the 21st century is one of the most ambitious technology projects ever seen in the UK,... Continue Reading
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Networks: What the experts say
Computer Weekly asked 10 networking suppliers what their top tips were for getting the best out of your network. Here we present... Continue Reading
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You don't have to be big to be global
Web technology is opening up business in ways that will make global operations the norm. Continue Reading
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Start capitalising on staff know-how
In a business world where information and knowledge are now widely accepted as the primary source of competitive advantage,... Continue Reading
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What do these people in IT do?
A recent meeting of chief executives identified three IT issues above all others. Was one of them investment in new technology?... Continue Reading
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Getting wired: Visit the e-envoy's e-office
To find the heart of the Government's online activity, visit the Office of the E-Envoy's site. Continue Reading
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Opinion: Users are still wary of cookies
The European Parliament's vote to allow the use of cookies to study online user behaviour may be in companies' best interests,... Continue Reading
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White heat column:Facts and myths
Don't be afraid of making the first step towards Linux, says Jasmin Ul-Haque, because your customers will appreciate that you are... Continue Reading
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Convergence vision:The IP debate
SMEs are the target market for IP technology but can it offer them anything that they don't already have? Companies will have to... Continue Reading
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Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.5
Intel LANDesk Management Suite is a tool that leverages the Internet to control desktops, laptops and servers. In the dynamic... Continue Reading
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Getting wired: The right kind of Net politics
As governments try to control the Net, our Parliament's sites show how it should be used. Continue Reading
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Good reasons to get on your bike
Next week is National Bike Week, when people across the country will be encouraged to leave their cars at home and get on their... Continue Reading
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Senior computerworkers sleep with 100 IT directors for charity
Byte Night, the annual charity event that gets senior IT professionals to sleep rough on the streets of the nation's cities, is... Continue Reading
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Oracle embraces Linux, XML and datawarehousing
As database sales slow, Oracle adds functionality to bolster its place in the market, writes Nick Langley Continue Reading
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The Net is "poised to trigger change"
Scepticism about the impact of new technology on UK productivity could set back efforts to improve the UK's economic performance,... Continue Reading
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Game on
Nathalie Towner finds a gamer's paradise at an interactive exhibition that celebrates 40 years of the computer game. Continue Reading
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Decision time for Microsoft users
With the deadline for Microsoft's controversial new licensing strategy less than two months away, many IT directors face a tough... Continue Reading
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Measuring up
In the second part of our look at e-procurement, David Bicknell finds out how companies are measuring return on investment Continue Reading
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Strategy Clinic:Consult the experts
The problem:I am an IT director reporting to a finance director who sits on the board. I do not believe he represents IT in the... Continue Reading
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How IT can boost profits
In these articles from Butler Group, US technology guru Paul Strassman makes some controversial points about the contribution... Continue Reading
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Progress partnership model will extend ISV reach
Simon Quicke reports on the latest developments at the Progress Software Exchange 2002 conference in Chicago Continue Reading
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Three peaks fund-raising hots up
With the summer months fast approaching, the pressure is on for participants in the Vanco Three Peaks Challenge to not only get... Continue Reading
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PKI secures council transactions
Southampton folk trial a smartcard that provides secure access to council services, writes Karl Cushing Continue Reading
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Crumb of comfort on EU cookie rules
Keith Nuthall sums up the latest developments in the saga of EU plans to restrict cookies Continue Reading
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A fast track to Net buying benefits
Using the Internet to make your supply chain more efficient is a possibility - but keep it simple, writes Liz Warren Continue Reading
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Epicentre of the Asian pulse
Organisations striving for a competitive edge are venturing into Vietnam for their software development, but before you consider... Continue Reading
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Check your pension before it is too late
The pensions debate affects everyone of working age and it is becoming apparent that not all company schemes offer the security... Continue Reading
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Low pay puts pressure on e-government targets
Concern about pay and the impact of the skills shortage on e-government are two of the main themes emerging from this year's... Continue Reading
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Keeping IT legal
The Centre for Law and IT at Bristol University opens its doors this week, with the aim of providing expert advice on the legal... Continue Reading
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Untie those purse strings
The board needs convincing that your IT investment will be worth every penny spent. Continue Reading
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The facts and the myths about Swanwick's screens
Despite denials from National Air Traffic Services, the trade union, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Government, some... Continue Reading
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Barriers to flexible working
The human resources and IT departments of the UK's medium to large organisations are going head to head in the battle to promote... Continue Reading
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Bring on the brokers
Selling the role of IT to the business can be a headache for systems managers who lack business skills. What you need are... Continue Reading
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Music giants' Internet step gives a boost to broadband
Early proponents of broadband services overlooked the need to consider why consumers might want it - the critical issue of... Continue Reading
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Next move: What does the future hold for GIS?
I work as a geographical information systems (GIS) officer within local government. I have a degree in GIS but I lack general... Continue Reading
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Oil firms ignore revolution to win e-business
Prime movers in petrochemicals have been quietly making money from e-initiatives. Daniel Thomas follows up reports that the... Continue Reading
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How to avoid a mind clash
When IT and marketing work together on a project there could be a clash of personalities. Marks & Spencer Financial Services has... Continue Reading
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US defence systems are like a baked Alaska - a hacker's tale
What makes a full-time IT professional spend hours every evening hacking into high-security computer systems? Bill Goodwin meets... Continue Reading
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Network edge devices target application traffic
Web services will drive demand for edge networking devices in enterprise IT infrastructures, which prioritise traffic based on... Continue Reading
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Learn from the worst IT mistakes
IT has become an integral part of all our lives. We depend on it to such an extent that when it goes wrong the least it will cost... Continue Reading
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Barbed and wired:Picture this
how do you tell the difference between a company that is merely trying to market itself and one that is trying to project its... Continue Reading
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Right here, right now
Ethernet in the home and office is about to become the fourth utility, if only the government and vendors would get their act... Continue Reading
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Firms get attached to improved performance
Network attached storage is on the verge of widespread adoption as suppliers boost performance and make systems easier to use.... Continue Reading
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UK legal system cannot cope with techno crime
Bill Goodwin reports on IT professionals' concerns about cybercrime Continue Reading
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Stagnant salaries
The latest SSP/Computer Weekly quarterly survey of job advertisements makes grim reading unless you are system developer.... Continue Reading
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Private eyes
What do you do if you think your organisation has been a victim of cybercrime? Cover it up, ring 999 or call in professional... Continue Reading
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Know your enemy
Computer Weekly asked five of the world's leading IT security experts from business and academia to identify what they consider... Continue Reading
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Wireless networks: Is yours secure?
Local and wide area network-based radio networks offer convenience, but at a cost - security issues are a key concern for... Continue Reading
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Mobile madness
Confident about your security? Conduct a straw poll of your staff to see how many of them use PDAs. Then check whether you have a... Continue Reading