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August 14, 2006 14 Aug'06
VMware brings virtualisation to Macs

VMware, a leading provider of software for virtualised desktops and servers, has launched a product that will enable Intel-based Macs to run x86 operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, NetWare and Solaris, in virtual machines at the same time as ...
August 14, 2006 14 Aug'06
Appro uses CAE tools to improve datacentres

High-performance enterprise computing systems provider Appro is joining with leading computer aided engineering (CAE) firm Fluent to help IT managers address datacentre cooling issues.
August 11, 2006 11 Aug'06
IBM demonstrates single molecule data processing solution

IBM researchers in Zurich have demonstrated a single-molecule device that is capable of repeatedly storing and retrieving data.
August 10, 2006 10 Aug'06
Intel unveils Linux graphics solution

Intel has unveiled open source drivers for its chipsets to support 3D graphics acceleration applications in Linux.

August 10, 2006 10 Aug'06
Users still not wiping data from unwanted PCs

A fifth of secondhand PCs finding their way onto the resale market still contain sensitive data on their hard discs.
August 09, 2006 09 Aug'06
IBM launches SME storage platform

IBM has launched an entry-level storage product for SMEs.
August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
Ruggedised laptops boost productivity and survive tornado

Ruggedised notebooks are designed to take a beating, within reason, of course. Sears Holding Company has been using them for more than a decade. The previous model worked fine after a battle with Mother Nature.
August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
Lincolnshire is first with local-government podcasts

Lincolnshire county council has launched what it believes is the world’s first local government podcasting service, broadcasting material converted from text on its website.
August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
University project aims to improve mobile web

University of Manchester scientists are seeking to make the web more accessible on mobile devices, using technology developed to help blind and visually impaired people surf the internet.
August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
PDA shipments hit new level

Worldwide shipments of handheld PDAs totaled a record 3.7 million units in the second quarter of 2006, new figures from industry analyst Gartner have revealed.

August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
Business integration doubts grow

Computer Weekly's survey of IT leaders reveals a continued belief in IT's ability to deliver value, but confidence in process integration and scalability slips
August 08, 2006 08 Aug'06
NHS trusts left stranded after CSC datacentre crash

Multiple failures at a datacentre run by CSC left hospital trusts in the North West and West Midlands without access to patient administration systems for up to five days.
August 07, 2006 07 Aug'06
Vote for your most influential IT organisation

What has been the most influential organisation over the past 40 years of IT?
August 07, 2006 07 Aug'06
Mobile takes a strategic role

Mobile technology has become a key part of most corporate IT strategies, research from analyst group Quocirca has found.
August 07, 2006 07 Aug'06
World wide web is 15 years old

The world wide web has quietly passed its 15th anniversary.
August 04, 2006 04 Aug'06
Apple delays financial results over stock option irregularities

Apple Computer is to delay posting its financial results after discovering further irregularities in stock option awards to employees.
August 03, 2006 03 Aug'06
Wireless cards make notebooks easy targets

Experts say flawed wireless cards are an industry-wide notebook security problem, thanks to weak device drivers and vendors who ship products without proper testing.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
Microsoft launches Windows supercomputer platform

Microsoft has made its Windows supercomputing operating system commercially available, to allow the company to compete against rival Linux and Unix systems in the high-performance processing market.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
BT axes GE Healthcare from NHS IT project

BT has axed GE Healthcare from its 10-year NHS National Programme for IT contract, after it failed to deliver systems on time.
August 02, 2006 02 Aug'06
IBM unveils mainstream AMD server line

IBM has unveiled a new mainstream server line for businesses that uses chips from AMD.
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Security Bytes: Exploits targeting freshly patched Apple flaw

Apple patches nearly two dozen holes in OS X, but not before exploits are unleashed. Plus McAfee fixes a critical flaw and EMC gets the OK to buy RSA.
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Step 1: Guess BIOS passwords yourself

The first in a series of how to get into a system - all to easily
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Step 3: Crack them with software

The third part to BIOS cracking
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Step 2 in BIOS cracking: Fiddle with the hardware

The second in an alarming series
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Apple recalls faulty batteries

Apple has issued a worldwide recall of faulty rechargeable batteries for use with 15-inch MacBook Pro laptop computer.
August 01, 2006 01 Aug'06
Heatwave puts IT leaders in hot seat as systems wilt

IT departments have been struggling with the impact of the prolonged heatwave on power supplies and datacentre cooling systems.
July 31, 2006 31 Jul'06
Does the microchip head your list of IT greats?

Have your say in the Computer Weekly IT Greats reader poll
July 31, 2006 31 Jul'06
Air Interface specification gets approval

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has approved the publication of a specification that allows over-the-air delivery of multimedia content.
July 31, 2006 31 Jul'06
Boeing chooses Linux for military aircraft order

Boeing has selected Wind River’s Linux-based Platform for Networking Equipment for the mission system of its P-8A anti-submarine and reconnaissance aircraft.
July 30, 2006 30 Jul'06
EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software

Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks.
July 28, 2006 28 Jul'06
Mobile operators promise to block stolen mobiles

The five main UK mobile operators have pledged to block around 80% of stolen or lost mobile phones within 48 hours of them being reported missing.
July 27, 2006 27 Jul'06
Datacentres losing their cool

The Met Office has warned that the extra warm summer the UK has been experiencing is set to continue. At the same time datacentres are consuming more power, due to the popularity of high density blade server racks, which in turn, require more ...
July 25, 2006 25 Jul'06
AMD to acquire graphic chipsets firm ATI for $5.4bn

Chip manufacturer AMD is to buy graphic chipsets firm ATI in a $5.4bn (£2.9bn) deal.
July 24, 2006 24 Jul'06
'Fault tolerant' computer mimics brain

Scientists at the University of Manchester are developing a new type of computer which mimics how nerve cells in the brain interact. The £1m project is a bid to engineer more “fault tolerant” electronics.
July 21, 2006 21 Jul'06
World Community Grid takes on cancer

Medical researchers are using IBM’s World Community Grid to help tackle cancer.
July 20, 2006 20 Jul'06
OpenSSL runs into trouble in US again

The open source OpenSSL security solution has been refused validation for US government use, even though some government agencies are already using it.
July 20, 2006 20 Jul'06
Fresh demand boosts pay for comms staff

Pay rates for telecoms and network professionals are rising as comms companies step up recruitment after a long period of retrenchment.
July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06
Sun unveils ‘world's first no-compromise’ blade server

Sun Microsystems has unveiled the Sun Blade 8000 modular system.
July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06
ClearCube releases next-generation PC blades

ClearCube Technology has launched two new high-performance PC server blades.
July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06
Intel launches Montecito Itanium server chips

Intel has finally launched its Montecito Itanium server chip, a major upgrade for the struggling Itanium processor range.
July 19, 2006 19 Jul'06
Public pays price as government goes live with unproven systems

Passports fiasco illustrates how bug-ridden IT is being rushed into service
July 18, 2006 18 Jul'06
Novell ships new Linux enterprise edition

Novell has announced the worldwide launch of its SuSE Linux Enterprise 10 operating system after a delay to sort out technical glitches.
July 17, 2006 17 Jul'06
Delay in ID cards scheme presents chance to avert disaster, say experts

Clearer understanding of goals is essential, warn suppliers
July 17, 2006 17 Jul'06
Changes to the Computer Misuse Act 'will not affect legitimate users'

New anti-hacker laws will not hit IT professionals, says Home Office minister
July 17, 2006 17 Jul'06
News in brief

Short takes on this week's news
July 17, 2006 17 Jul'06
Your shout: Communication, board-level errors, CSA, viruses

Have your say at computerweekly.com
July 17, 2006 17 Jul'06
Do you love him or loathe him? Vote for your IT greats

Bill Gates may have one eye on the charity work these days, but does Microsoft's founder make your list of the IT greats?
July 16, 2006 16 Jul'06
Automated provisioning quiz

Take this five-question quiz to see how much you've learned about automated provisioning.
July 14, 2006 14 Jul'06
Symbian OS update supports new wireless technologies

Symbian has released the latest version of its smart phone operating system to add support for new wireless technologies.
July 14, 2006 14 Jul'06
Intel makes 1,000 managers redundant, further staff cuts next week

Intel is to cut around 1,000 manager posts worldwide in an attempt to become more competitive in the market. Other staff positions are set to be announced next week.
July 13, 2006 13 Jul'06
Secure Computing buys CipherTrust

Secure Computing is to acquire messaging security company CipherTrust for around $273m (£156m), as it continues to expand its security solutions portfolio.
July 13, 2006 13 Jul'06
Google Video goes international

Google has launched international versions of its Google Video site, and has signed up a number of large content providers to provide video clips to users.
July 13, 2006 13 Jul'06
Security Bytes: Investigators slam VA over data breach

Meanwhile: Cisco patches a router application flaw, a Washington law firm sues IBM over a server attack; and spammers sucker Web surfers with fake Vladimir Putin death reports.
July 12, 2006 12 Jul'06
Intel to ship Core 2 Duo chips for PCs this month

Intel has confirmed it will start shipping its new Core 2 Duo processors for PCs this summer.
July 12, 2006 12 Jul'06
VMware ships free virtualisation platform

VMware has announced the general availability of its free VMware Server virtualisation platform after a five month beta programme.
July 12, 2006 12 Jul'06
Sun aims new x86 servers at virtualisation projects

Sun Microsystems has launched three new x86 servers, powered by AMD Opteron processors.
July 11, 2006 11 Jul'06
Computer Misuse Act update: Get the balance right

The computer crimes we most often hear about involve fraud, extortion and child abuse but the problematic offences of hacking and viruses, set out in the 1990 Computer Misuse Act, are on the increase.
July 10, 2006 10 Jul'06
'Standards, not infrastructure' are way forward for Lloyd's of London

Lloyd's of London has no plans to reverse its recent arm's-length approach to market technology, five months after walking away from an ill-fated £70m investment in electronic trading, the insurance market's IT chief has told Computer Weekly.
July 10, 2006 10 Jul'06
The big question: Are firms taking business continuity sufficiently seriously?

The Big Question is an initiative between Computer Weekly and recruitment consultancy PSD. Each week we put the Big Question to top IT professionals to get their take on a current talking point.
July 10, 2006 10 Jul'06
Verari drives Woodcrest endorsement

Verari Systems, a developer of platform-independent blade computing systems, is to introduce server platforms based on the new dual-core Intel Xeon processor 5100, known to many as Woodcrest.
July 06, 2006 06 Jul'06
UK researchers unveil cheaper chip manufacture method

UK researchers say they have found a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make computer chips.
July 05, 2006 05 Jul'06
Councils compete for IT excellence award

Local authorities are being asked to enter their most successful IT projects to the Society of IT Management’s annual Local Government IT Excellence Awards.
July 04, 2006 04 Jul'06
National Grid for Learning scrapped

The National Grid for Learning (NGfL) has been scrapped.
July 04, 2006 04 Jul'06
China adopts RFID mail processing system

China Post is using RFID (radio frequency identification) systems from Symbol to track express mail bags in the Shanghai commercial area.
July 03, 2006 03 Jul'06
Dell probes laptop blast

Dell is investigating why one of its laptops exploded at a conference in Japan. Pictures showing flames bursting from the laptop were posted on the web.
July 03, 2006 03 Jul'06
Dancing electrons may make computers race

A research project has begun which could lead to the development of computers that run 500 times faster than machines today.
July 03, 2006 03 Jul'06
Guide to boost mobile web

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is working with wireless and internet companies on web design guidelines to make it easier for mobile phones to access web pages.
July 03, 2006 03 Jul'06
Technology and Tech Data news in brief

Short takes from this week's technology and tech data news
July 03, 2006 03 Jul'06
Fujitsu servers simplify datacentre management

Fujitsu Computer Systems has launched a range of severs that include management control techniques to simplify server management in complex and virtualised environments.
June 29, 2006 29 Jun'06
Blue Gene still the supercomputer to beat

IBM's Blue Gene platform still heads the Top 500 list of supercomputers.
June 28, 2006 28 Jun'06
W3C issues mobile device design guidelines for websites

The Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) has published best practice guidelines for designing websites to be viewed on mobile devices.
June 27, 2006 27 Jun'06
'Emotionally aware' computer to be unveiled

Cambridge University scientists are to demonstrate an “emotionally aware” computer, with software designed to read human thoughts by analysing facial expressions.
June 27, 2006 27 Jun'06
Downtimes: NHS network shows red card to World Cup games

More footie-related goings-on... Patients at hospitals where National Programme for IT systems have been implemented can be reassured that the UK-wide health network is not being used to allow doctors to watch football.
June 27, 2006 27 Jun'06
Will Microsoft lose its position as the world's dominant IT company after Bill Gates steps down?

The Big Question is an initiative between Computer Weekly and recruitment consultancy PSD. Each week we put the Big Question to top IT professionals to get their take on a current talking point.
June 26, 2006 26 Jun'06
Your shout: chip and Pin, card fraud, Xbox

Have your say at Computerweekly.com
June 26, 2006 26 Jun'06
SUSE Linux course on a stick

Novell has unveiled a SUSE Linux Enterprise training course contained on a portable USB drive, which it says is an industry first.
June 26, 2006 26 Jun'06
Dell investigates exploding laptop

Dell has confirmed it is investigating how one of its laptop computers exploded into flames at a conference in Japan.
June 26, 2006 26 Jun'06
Intel poised to ship Xeon server chips

Intel is to start shipping its new Xeon dual-core server processors this week.
June 23, 2006 23 Jun'06
Intel opens new 65nm chip plant in Ireland

Intel has opened a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Leixlip, Ireland, as it gears up to serve its new faster Core processor line of chips.
June 23, 2006 23 Jun'06
The right tools for the desktop

Desktop computing is all about making sure end users have the right tools for their job.
June 21, 2006 21 Jun'06
IBM ups the ante in blade server offerings

IBM, who claims to have been the leader for 11 consecutive quarters of the rapidly growing blade market according to IDC statistics, has launched what is says is the industry’s first 10-Gigabit (10G) Ethernet blade switch, from Blade Network ...
June 21, 2006 21 Jun'06
Your shout: IT governance, utilities, staff, maps

Readers' views on the week's news
June 20, 2006 20 Jun'06
Report fuels calls for new NHS IT review

Audit Office praises progress but warns of delivery challenges.
June 20, 2006 20 Jun'06
HP offers 40% datacentre power saving

Hewlett-Packard has developed server rack technology that it claims can reduce datacentre electricity costs by 40%.
June 20, 2006 20 Jun'06
Oracle issues list of ‘safe’ Linux set-ups

Oracle has issued a list of Linux configurations it has tested with its 10g database to help users deploy pre-tested open source configurations.
June 19, 2006 19 Jun'06
Downtime: Would you like fries with your hard drive?

If you were the manager of a branch of a global fast-food chain, where would you choose to put the hard drive for your brand-new digital IP CCTV system?
June 19, 2006 19 Jun'06
BAE looks to improve plane design using high-performance computing

BAE Systems is to develop a proof-of-concept design system for planes using a Microsoft-based grid computer system run by the University of Southampton.
June 19, 2006 19 Jun'06
Banks trial evolutionary computing approach to ‘breed out’ inefficiency

Four investment banks are piloting a system based on “evolutionary computing” to increase returns on structured derivatives products.
June 15, 2006 15 Jun'06
EC calls for cap on mobile roaming charges

The European Commission has tabled its latest proposal to help cut mobile phone roaming charges.
June 15, 2006 15 Jun'06
O2 and RIM target SMBs with new BlackBerry

O2 and Research In Motion (RIM) have unveiled the new BlackBerry 7130g in the UK, a communications device aimed squarely at the SMB sector.
June 13, 2006 13 Jun'06
BCS and ISM link membership

The British Computer Society and the Institute of IT Service Management have made a deal that will allow members of one organisation to join the other.
June 13, 2006 13 Jun'06
Investigating why people misuse computers and how to stop them

Why individuals commit computer misuse and the way in which they relate to the virtual world is to be raised by Stefan Fafinski, a Fellow of the British Computer Society, when he gives the Joseph Lister Lecture at the British Association for the ...
June 13, 2006 13 Jun'06
Royal Opera House sets the scene with virtual reality system

The Royal Opera House in London has installed a virtual reality system to enable the production team to design sets and lighting more quickly. The system, installed by Nvidia, lets designers do in hours what previously took a stage crew weeks.
June 13, 2006 13 Jun'06
Going, going, gone: OGC auctions IT hardware

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) said 12 public sector organisations have used an electronic auction to achieve a total of 41% savings on IT hardware.
June 12, 2006 12 Jun'06
Microsoft releases first high performance computing server

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, its first high-performance computing technology offering.
June 09, 2006 09 Jun'06
Google tool enhances Firefox browser

Google has developed a tool that allows Firefox browser users to synchronise the settings of their browsers across multiple computers.
June 08, 2006 08 Jun'06
OGC helps public sector get 41% discount on IT hardware

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) says 12 public sector organisations have used an electronic auction to achieve 41% savings on IT hardware.
June 07, 2006 07 Jun'06
Lexmark targets SMBs with new colour laser printer

Lexmark International has introduced the Lexmark C500n colour laser printer especially for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
June 06, 2006 06 Jun'06
AMD prepares for four-core processors

Chip manufacturer AMD has announced plans for an new platform with a four-core, multi-socket processor.
June 06, 2006 06 Jun'06
Hybrid hard drive boosts notebook PC performance

A hybrid hard drive demonstrated by Samsung at Microsoft’s WinHec hardware developers conference last week could herald more efficient notebook computers.