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March 24, 2005 24 Mar'05
UK business flunks online test

A new survey has shown that leading UK companies are failing to answer even the simplest queries submitted to them via their...
March 24, 2005 24 Mar'05
Acas offers online guide to flexible working

Independent employment relations organisation Acas has launched an online tool to help SMEs understand and correctly implement...
March 22, 2005 22 Mar'05
Norwich goes for Autonomy

Norwich Union Life has commissioned Autonomy partner Amaze to supply a data search system to enhance its sales and marketing...
March 17, 2005 17 Mar'05
Top Layer intrusion prevention mitigates against cyber attacks

Top Layer Networks has launched a new solution to give businesses superior protection against cyber threats

March 16, 2005 16 Mar'05
Business worries turn entrepreneurs into insomniacs

A survey by Barclays has shown that heads of one in 10 SME has their sleep interrupted on a nightly basis by business worries.
March 15, 2005 15 Mar'05
Business Link launches online tools for SMEs

Businesslink.gov.uk, the government website that provides practical advice for SMEs, has launched three new online tools with the...
March 15, 2005 15 Mar'05
EU launches Your Europe portal

The European Union has launched a portal designed to make life easier for SMEs.
March 04, 2005 04 Mar'05
Dirty data dispensed deliberately

Marketing data may be fundamentally flawed even before it enters a marketing database, as people do not trust companies enough to...
March 04, 2005 04 Mar'05
SMEs demand speed and personalisation from it services

A new study from IDC has shown that although SMEs represent a growing opportunity for IT services firms, successful inroads will...
March 04, 2005 04 Mar'05
Red tape costs business over £15m per year

The latest British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Burdens Barometer has shown that the cost to British business of implementing major...

March 04, 2005 04 Mar'05
Government launches IT security awareness website

The UK government has launched a new initiative, ITsafe, which aims to protect small businesses and home computer users from...
March 02, 2005 02 Mar'05
Make the Gigabit link

Linksys has aimed two new switches directly at the SME sector.
March 01, 2005 01 Mar'05
The magic of IT and business alignment for SMBs

Is your IT manager more than three executive steps away from the CEO? If so, that might mean your IT and business teams are traveling separate paths.
February 24, 2005 24 Feb'05
Users benefit from router competition

Corporate IT departments are benefiting from increased competition in the enterprise router market with market falling by 2% in...
February 23, 2005 23 Feb'05
3Com licenses e-mail server technology

A plethora of network security products for the SME sector could result from a strategic OEM licensing relationship between 3Com...
February 22, 2005 22 Feb'05
Security concern constant but not consistent

Research from Netegrity has shown that security remains a key issue for UK businesses, but its implementation in the face of...
February 22, 2005 22 Feb'05
No love bug bites this Valentine

intY, which provides e-mail anti-virus and spam protection services to UK SMEs, have forecasted that the Love Bug computer virus...
February 22, 2005 22 Feb'05
Roxio gets Backup MyPC Deluxe 6

Roxio has launched introduced Backup MyPC Deluxe 6, designed as an easy way for SMEs to preserve, protect and restore critical...
February 21, 2005 21 Feb'05
Nottingham University's monster grid builds bridges to business

Nottingham University is building what will be one of the largest computer grids in the UK.
February 14, 2005 14 Feb'05
Small businesses get serious about VoIP

Vendors, seeing an opportunity in the small business market, are starting to tailor VoIP systems to SMBs. But not all systems offer the same benefits.
February 14, 2005 14 Feb'05
HP cuts prices and focuses on key products

HP has continued to target SMEs by channelling its energies into a number of key products and dropping prices in its printer,...
February 11, 2005 11 Feb'05
CIOs will need market trader skills, says IDC

IT managers will need to acquire the skills of market traders to handle emerging trends in business IT, according to analyst firm...
February 01, 2005 01 Feb'05
Multiuser adaptation for e-commerce package

Actinic has launched a multiuser version of Actinic Business, its midrange e-commerce solution.
February 01, 2005 01 Feb'05
FirePass targets affordable remote access

F5 Networks has launched FirePass Controller, a remote data access appliance designed for SMEs
January 26, 2005 26 Jan'05
Fish market finds the net

Grimsby Fish Market has set-up a daily customer text message service that advises on the availability of fish supplies for the...
January 25, 2005 25 Jan'05
Working together: IT and collaboration

In the rapidly changing global marketplace, organisations are turning to their IT departments to enhance their competitive...
January 19, 2005 19 Jan'05
More SMEs to look offshore in 2005

The National Outsourcing Association (NOA) predicts that more smaller firms will consider offshore outsourcing during 2005.
January 14, 2005 14 Jan'05
Most senior managers fear public speaking

UK senior managers dread public speaking more than any other part of their job, according to a survey of 200 business leaders and...
January 10, 2005 10 Jan'05
3Com brings on self-learning system for SMEs

3Com has introduced a self-learning network system called the 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus aimed especially at the SME...
January 10, 2005 10 Jan'05
Heat is on IT directors to boost the business in 2005

Flexibility is key to deliver value and guard against possible downturn
January 06, 2005 06 Jan'05
SMEs hit by Christmas computer virus

UK managed internet and e-mail security specialist, intY, reported the first instances of the Zaffi D worm within hours of other...
January 06, 2005 06 Jan'05
hSo peers in crystal ball

IT departments will be refocusing on business critical applications and processes to handle corporate issues and service levels,...
January 06, 2005 06 Jan'05
Siebel sights SMEs for CRM

Siebel Systems has launched a three-pronged strategy focused on enabling small and medium businesses to achieve sales, marketing,...
January 06, 2005 06 Jan'05
UC the way to success

Applied Voice & Speech Technologies (AVST), a developer of enterprise communications solutions for businesses of all sizes, is...
December 22, 2004 22 Dec'04
Cognos aligns with Composite to marry BI to EII

Cognos and Composite Software have joined forces to combine business intelligence (BI) reporting with enterprise information...
December 21, 2004 21 Dec'04
AVG’s SME security face lift

AVG UK has launched a number of enhancements to its flagship AVG Network Edition software, which provides network anti-virus...
December 20, 2004 20 Dec'04
Avanquest launches Unified Xpress service

Business Process Management solutions provider Avanquest UK, formerly known as Avanquest Kommunicate, has launched AVST...
December 20, 2004 20 Dec'04
UK’s SMEs baffled by telecoms terminology

Tiscali Business Services UK has announced the results of a survey of 250 SMEs from across the UK showing that over half are...
December 20, 2004 20 Dec'04
Sonic boom for SME security

SonicWALL has launched an integrated security and Lan switching appliance targeted directly at SMEs.
December 08, 2004 08 Dec'04
Oracle offers latest BI platform

Oracle has unveiled Business Intelligence 10g, a standalone product that executives said will provide query, reporting and...
December 08, 2004 08 Dec'04
IT at heart of Jersey reorganisation

The Island of Jersey government is striving to save £20 million over five year by investing in IT and re-engineering its business...
December 07, 2004 07 Dec'04
FrontRange unveils IP Contact Centre for SMEs

FrontRange has launched the latest version of its SME leader’s IP-based contact centre solution.
December 07, 2004 07 Dec'04
More threats, more intrusion prevention

Worms, viruses and denial of service attacks continue to plague internet users, and businesses will continue to protect...
December 07, 2004 07 Dec'04
Microsoft and BT target SMEs with pay-as-you-go e-mail service

Microsoft and BT have launched a pay-as-you-go business service for small and medium-sized businesses that want e-mail and shared...
December 07, 2004 07 Dec'04
AOL to adapt WebEx for AIM personal customers

AOL and WebEx are exploring ways to make some of the online meeting services they offer to business users of AOL's AIM instant...
December 01, 2004 01 Dec'04
GPRS plagued by Byzantine pricing

SMEs using European GPRS or 2.5G data services face highly complex pricing structures.
November 24, 2004 24 Nov'04
The e-mails shall get through!

BorderWare Technologies has released a tool for businesses seeking to mitigate the risk of unanticipated e-mail disruptions.
November 24, 2004 24 Nov'04
Greater virus protection

Kaspersky Lab has targeted the SME market with its launch of Kaspersky Anti-Virus 5.0 for Windows File Servers and Kaspersky...
November 22, 2004 22 Nov'04
Firefox ignites web browser market

The release of Firefox 1.0 has sparked new activity in the web browser market.
November 18, 2004 18 Nov'04
3G: Anything in it for businesses?

Consumers have been promised a lot from the high-speed third-generation cellular networks being rolled out around the world, but...
November 09, 2004 09 Nov'04
Silicon Valley casts envious eyes on Europe

After a stormy few years, Silicon Valley startups and old hands are looking with enthusiasm to Europe, where they see markets...
November 09, 2004 09 Nov'04
BT spends £520m on Infonet purchase

BT Group is trying for a third time to crack the US market with the purchase of Infonet Services for $965m (£520m).
November 08, 2004 08 Nov'04
Trillian 3.0 sends business message

The upcoming version 3.0 of the Trillian instant messaging application will incorporate video and audio chat, enhanced session...
November 04, 2004 04 Nov'04
Freecom's remote control

ISP Freecom.net has signed a deal with BT to enable it to offer remote office working facilities to its 7,000 SME customers.
November 04, 2004 04 Nov'04
UK gets the WIP hand

WIPphone, a provider of voice over IP services for residential and SME customers, is entering the UK market.
November 03, 2004 03 Nov'04
Linksys adds to VoIP range

Linksys is to give the voice-over-IP business a boost, with a range of VoIP products due by the end of this year.
November 01, 2004 01 Nov'04
Chinese startup opens up Linux phone market

After launching two of the world's first Linux smartphones, China's E28 is offering handset makers the opportunity to licence its...
October 29, 2004 29 Oct'04
Ricoh withdrawing from optical disc drive business

Ricoh is withdrawing from the optical disc drive business, citing price competition and declining sales in Japan, and...
October 19, 2004 19 Oct'04
Broadband has boosted profits, say directors

Broadband is helping boost the profitability of UK business, according to a survey of Institute of Directors members.
October 15, 2004 15 Oct'04
BT blocks web scams

Small businesses concerned that their staff may inadvertently connect to rogue internet diallers at a cost of £1.50 a minute...
October 14, 2004 14 Oct'04
SAP to increase focus on business intelligence software

SAP plans to expand its focus on business intelligence software over the next year.
October 11, 2004 11 Oct'04
HP to roll out managed SMB services next year

Hewlett-Packard will begin selling managed IT and communications services next year to small and medium-size businesses.
October 06, 2004 06 Oct'04
Businesses ignoring security flaw

Most businesses don't see employee use of spyware, file sharing, and instant messaging on corporate networks as "major problems",...
October 06, 2004 06 Oct'04
Siebel blueprint will help customers get the most out of CRM

Siebel is to introduce a business blueprint that offers customers a six-step services framework to expand customer relationship...
September 30, 2004 30 Sep'04
Hitachi targets SMEs with bundled San and McData iSCSI switch

Hitachi Data Systems has partnered with McData to offer small-and medium-sized enterprises a lower-cost alternative for Fibre...
September 30, 2004 30 Sep'04
Global back-up service targets SMEs

Toronto-based Global Data Vaulting has unveiled a managed data backup service targeting businesses of all sizes.
September 30, 2004 30 Sep'04
Data and security key issues in BI roll-out

Companies see big operational benefits in implementing business intelligence software but only after overcoming numerous...
September 28, 2004 28 Sep'04
Read the small print

The public spat over billing accuracy between mmO2 and business phone services company OpenAir is a further illustration as to...
September 28, 2004 28 Sep'04
Cooking up improved Wan

Cookson Group, a global materials technology company is adopting new wide area network technology for its businesses that will...
September 28, 2004 28 Sep'04
IDC Forum: Has IT lost its strategic edge?

The debate over whether IT gives businesses a competitive advantage roared into life again this week when two industry observers...
September 23, 2004 23 Sep'04
Red Tape tying down SMEs

SMEs in the IT and communications sector are losing 12 working weeks a year to red tape, according to a report published by...
September 23, 2004 23 Sep'04
Business start up boost

A scheme to help people with business ideas start up from home has been piloted in the Luton and Dunstable area, and this month...
September 23, 2004 23 Sep'04
3Com locks down the network

3Com has introduced a new range of network switches designed to deliver easier and more secure networking to small businesses.
September 22, 2004 22 Sep'04
Alcatel offers more bandwidth for home entertainment services

French equipment manufacturer Alcatel has turned a new channel on the home entertainment and communications market by offering an...
September 14, 2004 14 Sep'04
3Com to enter router market again

The one-time networking giant 3Com is making another assault on the router market.
September 06, 2004 06 Sep'04
Sun offers more intergration with Hyperion's BI application

Sun Microsystems and Hyperion Solutions have joined forces to further integrate Sun's Solaris platform with Hyperion's business...
September 02, 2004 02 Sep'04
Veritas moves into e-mail archiving market

Veritas Software has purchased KVault Software (KVS) for $225m to move into the e-mail archiving market.
September 01, 2004 01 Sep'04
Mercury eclipses competitors

Mercury Interactive Corporation, a global leader in business technology optimisation (BTO), announced that two of its Quality...
August 24, 2004 24 Aug'04
AutomatedQA educates the market

Hot on the heels of winning awards for the capabilities of its products, AutomatedQA has launched a range of white papers to aid...
August 24, 2004 24 Aug'04
BTO market to grow to more than $3bn by end of year

A survey by the Yankee Group has shown that by the end of the year a rapid 21% increase in business for business technology...
August 23, 2004 23 Aug'04
Ethernet is getting more expensive

The price of Ethernet has risen for the first time in several years even though people are buying more switches, says market...
August 17, 2004 17 Aug'04
CA buys PestPatrol antispyware developer

Computer Associates International has acquired PestPatrol, a firm marketing antispyware software to enterprises, small businesses...
August 10, 2004 10 Aug'04
McAfee updates encryption server software

McAfee is releasing a new version of its E-Business Server data encryption software that it claims will make it easier for...
August 06, 2004 06 Aug'04
CA offers $1m for open-source developers to build Ingres migration tools

Computer Associates (CA) has asked open-source software developers to help businesses migrate to its Ingres relational database...
August 04, 2004 04 Aug'04
SunGard, EVault team up to secure online data back up

SunGard Availability Services and EVault have inked a partnership aimed at the growing market for securing online data backup and...
July 30, 2004 30 Jul'04
Gates sees security as an asset

Microsoft is looking to turn security from a concern into a business asset and an opportunity for the company through software...
July 29, 2004 29 Jul'04
MCI launches new service-level agreements

MCI has announced new service-level agreements for internet service performance in a move aimed at giving business customers...
July 12, 2004 12 Jul'04
Bacs' IT to put it at heart of Europe

UK clearing house Bacs has outlined plans to place itself at the heart of the European payment market following a shake-up of its...
June 29, 2004 29 Jun'04
VeriSign introduces e-mail, antiphishing services

New services from Internet infrastructure company VeriSign Inc. will help businesses fight unsolicited commercial ("spam")...
June 23, 2004 23 Jun'04
Microsoft issues bug-fix pack for reporting

Microsoft is releasing the first service pack for the SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services business intelligence platform.
June 22, 2004 22 Jun'04
Microstrategy back on track with business intelligence success

Sounder financial base promises secure future for products
June 18, 2004 18 Jun'04
Board reshuffles at Fujitsu Siemens

A new chief executive will take over at Siemens Business Services next month.
June 17, 2004 17 Jun'04
Sprint announces lay-offs to stay competitive

Sprint will cut 1,100 jobs over the next several months in order to be more competitive in the long-distance market.
June 10, 2004 10 Jun'04
Hyperion links Brio and Essbase in its business intelligence suite

Hyperion offers full online analytical processing capability.
June 09, 2004 09 Jun'04
Sonic releases SOA development tool

Sonic Software will ship Sonic Business Integration Suite 5.5, which utilises the company's "Continuous Availability...
June 02, 2004 02 Jun'04
BT focuses on global expansion

BT is “re-focusing” on expanding business globally, as its traditional revenue stream in the UK is under threat.
May 28, 2004 28 May'04
IP phone switches seize market share

More mature products and support for existing phones are helping IP private branch exchanges move into the mainstream, according...
May 27, 2004 27 May'04
CA unveils network vulnerability service

Subscription-based service will help businesses find and solve system vulnerabilities
May 12, 2004 12 May'04
SAS launches marketing automation program

SAS Institute has unveiled Marketing Automation (MA) 4, a software package designed to make marketing initiatives simple for the...
May 05, 2004 05 May'04
Oasis approves XML business doc spec

Oasis has approved Universal Business Language (UBL) 1.0 as a Committee Draft, meaning the XML business documents specification...