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2011 Stories
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February 09, 2011
09Feb2011
News
Microsoft's February Patch Tuesday outlines five critical vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released 12 security bulletins addressing 22 vulnerabilities in its monthly security update for February Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
News
Post Office faces legal action over alleged accounting system failures
More than 50 postmasters are planning legal action against the Post Office to reclaim money they paid to the Post Office after being accused of theft and false accounting. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
News
AXA in £150m settlement for software glitch
Financial services giant AXA will be forced to pay millions of pounds to clients after it emerged that errors in trading software were hidden by three of its subsidiaries, prompting bad performance in investment portfolios. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
News
Businesses must learn how to defend against cyberattack, says McAfee
Cybercrime has thrived over the past decade according to recent reports from security firm McAfee, but business can expect even more dramatic change in the next ten years, researchers say. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Tip
ETL tool buying guide
While procuring an extract, transform, and load (ETL) tool, your considerations should range from data formats, profiling, data quality to meta data support and more. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
The damaged memory card embedded in the camera
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
The view inside
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Recovering the memory card
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Photos: To hell and back - Data recovery from a burnt Nikon camera
This Nikon camera was burned in a fire, the information on the SD card was recovered using specialist techniques. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Ten most dangerous places to offshore your IT
A report published by the Brown-Wilson Group details which locations are the most risky places to outsource. Continue Reading
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
The damaged memory card
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Recovered photos, recovered memories
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
The chip in the memory card
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Burnt camera
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
Burnt to cinders, the data is indecipherable
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
4. Cali, Columbia
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
7. Jakarta, Indonesia
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
5. Tijuana, Mexico
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
6. Lahore, Pakistan
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
8. Lagos, Nigeria
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
9. Dhaka, Bangladesh
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
2. Medellin, Colombia
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
1. Karachi, Pakistan
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
3. Juarez, Mexico
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February 08, 2011
08Feb2011
Photo Story
10. Chittagong, Bangladesh
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February 07, 2011
07Feb2011
News
IT services contracts spiked in final quarter of 2010
The total value of worldwide IT services contracts signed in the final three months of 2010 was 66% higher than the previous three months, according to research from Ovum. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2011
07Feb2011
In Depth
Remote replication: Comparing data replication methods
Learn how remote replication fits into a disaster recovery plan, as well as the various data replication methods available, such as host-based, array-based and network-based replication. Continue Reading
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February 07, 2011
07Feb2011
News
Elder's edge: Sales force management on cloud platform
Elder Pharma gave up its manual processes for sales force management and went in for a public cloud platform. The results have been remarkable Continue Reading
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February 05, 2011
05Feb2011
News
Real-time analytics bring voice calls back in vogue
By combining the personal touch of voice calls with the real-time analytics of Web applications, a telecoms startup hopes to make chatting on the phone more common, and more profitable. Continue Reading
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February 04, 2011
04Feb2011
News
Barclays offshores back-office and call centre jobs to India
Barclays is cutting almost three hundred UK back-office jobs and sending the roles to India. Continue Reading
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February 04, 2011
04Feb2011
News
Vodafone protests Egyptian government propaganda on network
Vodafone has described the Egyptian authorities' use of its network to send pro-government texts as unacceptable. Continue Reading
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February 04, 2011
04Feb2011
News
University unified communications includes presence…and video…and IM
As University of Birmingham rolls out its first unified communications solution, it is addressing a whole host of issues from load balancing to cultural change among staff. Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
News
Every IPv4 address is now allocated and could run out within weeks
It's official: the IPv4-based internet is full, or at least it will be within a few weeks Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
News
OFT to investigate e-book pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is launching an investigation into e-book pricing. Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
News
Broadband boosts BT profits to £531m
An early return to positive cash flow at Global Services helped BT to produce earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation 7% higher on sales that fell 3% Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
News
Interxion hits colocation sweet spot and sees market shares soar
Colocation provider Interxion recently made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and saw its shares soar 18%; plus more news in brief. Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
New site set up to handle large volume of pricing enquiries
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
High end bicycle gets custom website
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
Traffic boost on new Condor site
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
Alienation Digital develops Condor site
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
The Condor interactive build-a-bike website
An interactive “build-a-bike” facility features on a new website designed by Alienation Digital for high-end custom cycle specialists Condor Cycles Continue Reading
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February 03, 2011
03Feb2011
Photo Story
Blogging enables Condor Cycles to understand customers
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
News
O2 to apply for e-money licence to support NFC payments
O2 will apply for an e-money licence this year, signalling its commitment to support contactless payments in the UK in the near future. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
News
EC plans could open up ICT procurement for SMEs
Technology start-ups and SMEs could benefit from European Commission (EC) plans to improve SME procurement. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
News
Yahoo blames Microsoft implementation for Windows Phone 7 data charges
Yahoo has spoken out after being blamed for excessive data charges experienced by some Microsoft Windows Phone 7 (WP7) users. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
News
IPv4 addresses will run out within eight months
The Internet Address and Naming Agency (IANA) will allocate the last remaining IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) addresses this month, signalling a shift to the new IPv6 internet addressing scheme. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
In Depth
How virtual machine backup differs from traditional backup
Virtual machine backup can be accomplished with traditional backup tools but can be better effected with snapshots and dedicated virtual server backup products. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2011
02Feb2011
Tip
Ensure data quality management during integration
Data quality management is the first and crucial step to data integration. Here are some tips to help maintain the data quality in your organization. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
Mobile app stores to grow over 1,000% by 2014
Mobile application store downloads are expected to surge 117% in 2011, growing more than 1,000% by 2014.
According to the latest figures by research...
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
Microsoft reveals Yahoo Mail as Windows Phone 7 data charge culprit
Microsoft has admitted a problem between its Windows Phone Mail client and Yahoo Mail has caused the excessive Windows Phone 7 (WP7) data charges. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
BBC criticised over £133m digital project
The early stages of £133m BBC technology project with Siemens have been criticised for not offering value for money. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
Aston Martin uses Siemens NX software
Iconic British sports car maker Aston Martin said it would standardise its global vehicle development on Siemens NX software for integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis (CAD/CAM/CAE). Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
Interactive crime map site experiencing problems as millions log on
An interactive crime map has been launched to allow people to monitor criminal activity in their area. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
News
ARM grows profits 47% in Q4 2010
UK-based chip developer, ARM, has reported growth in profits and sales following increased demand for smartphone and tablet licences in the fourth quarter of 2010. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
E-Zine
What storage and network convergence really means
This edition of Storage Europe will investigate how users are addressing storage and network convergence in the field, and what their outlook is for the future. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
E-Zine
Handle with care: Calculating and managing risk is tricky business
Faced with an ever increasing bevy of sophisticated threats, information security risk managers have a difficult job. This edition of IT in Europe: Information Security e-zine assesses the reputation of risk management, considers the role of the ... Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Dual analogue sticks - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Accelerometer - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
LiveArea - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Photos: Sony PSP2 aka NGP
Sony have unveiled the PSP2 which they are calling the NGP (Next Generaton Portable). Continue Reading
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
An electronic compass - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Slim design - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Full spec - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Downloadable games - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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February 01, 2011
01Feb2011
Photo Story
Rear-mounted touchpad - Sony PSP2 aka NGP
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January 31, 2011
31Jan2011
News
Staffordshire Council rolls out £23m public sector network
Staffordshire County Council is to implement one of the country's first Public Sector Networks (PSN) in a £23m contract with communications provider Kcom. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2011
31Jan2011
News
Public sector outsourcing grows in the UK as commercial deals fall again
Public sector contracts accounted for 77% of the total outsourcing spending in the UK in 2010, according to the latest report from consultancy TPI. Continue Reading
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January 31, 2011
31Jan2011
News
Salesforce.com makes Chatter social tool free for all
Enterprise cloud computing firm Salesforce.com has introduced a free version of its social collaboration tool, Chatter, for non-Salesforce.com users to accelerate...
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January 31, 2011
31Jan2011
News
Vodafone restores services to Egypt after mobile shutdown
Mobile operator, Vodafone, has restored mobile phone services in Egypt after a 24-hour shutdown. Continue Reading
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January 30, 2011
30Jan2011
News
Intel introduces OpenFCoE, offers cheap fibre channel over Ethernet on-ramp
Intel has introduced a new, cheap, way to connect servers to Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) networks, and taken a dig at other FCoE rivals along the way. But the release may not save users the real cost of a new FCoE network. Continue Reading
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January 28, 2011
28Jan2011
News
SMEs still lack data backup
Many small business lack data recovery plans, despite a recent uptake in cloud adoption, according to a survey. Continue Reading
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January 28, 2011
28Jan2011
News
Tesco rolls out in-store mobile phone network
Supermarket Tesco is rolling out a converged fixed and mobile voice network across its stores based on GSM technology. Cliff Saran finds out how the rollout is progressing. Continue Reading
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January 28, 2011
28Jan2011
News
LinkedIn reveals plans for an IPO
Professional networking site LinkedIn has revealed plans to raise up to $175m (£110m) in an initial public offering (IPO). Continue Reading
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January 28, 2011
28Jan2011
Tip
Seven social media security best practices
This tip aims to highlight seven crucial factors to be considered while devising a strategy for optimal social media security. Continue Reading
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January 27, 2011
27Jan2011
News
Sky buys The Cloud
BSkyB has confirmed plans to acquire UK Wi-Fi network provider The Cloud. The deal allows the broadcaster access to 5,000 public wireless hotspots Continue Reading
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January 27, 2011
27Jan2011
News
Zuckerberg's Facebook page hacked
The personal page of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was hacked and an unauthorised update was placed on it Continue Reading
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January 27, 2011
27Jan2011
News
Can Lenovo become the top UK corporate PC manufacturer?
Can Lenovo continue to grow to take on HP and Dell in the corporate arena? Continue Reading
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January 27, 2011
27Jan2011
Opinion
Software as a service can breed dependency so choose suppliers with care
SaaS is not utility computing: it matters who delivers it and how Continue Reading
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January 26, 2011
26Jan2011
News
Cybercriminals target data in transit
Cybercriminals are shifting away from basic "smash and grab" attacks targeting stored data to more complex methods of data harvesting in transit, security research reveals. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2011
26Jan2011
News
Virgin supplies London schools with 10Mbps fibre optic broadband
Virgin Media's business division is to supply a managed fibre optic network to London's Grid for Learning that will replace a broadband network supplied by Symmetrix, a Capita company. Continue Reading
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January 26, 2011
26Jan2011
News
SAP reports 25% increase in sales
Sales of SAP software and related services grew 35% and 25% respectively during Q4 2010, compared to the same period in 2009. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
House of Fraser opens mobile shopping site
House of Fraser has launched a mobile transactional website to widen customers' choice of shopping channels. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
Gartner outlines six money-making CIO profiles
A new generation of CIOs with skills to make the business money will replace traditional CIOs by the middle of the decade, says Gartner vice-president and researcher Ken McGee. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
Spam level dips
The recent decline in global spam was the result of a halt in the spam-sending activities of three botnets and unrest among pharmaceutical spam-sending gangs, Symantec's latest MessageLabs Intelligence Report has revealed. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
Smart meter and smart grids: security risk or opportunity?
A smart meter in every home in the UK by 2017 is the government plan as a first step towards a smart grid, but how can we ensure the benefits will outweigh the security risks? Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
HP to offer enterprise cloud on demand
HP has unveiled its enterprise cloud service compute strategy, which will offer UK users computing on demand from its Wynyard datacentre. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2011
25Jan2011
News
Data management a focus for UK CIOs and the retail sector in 2011
This could be an important year for data management, and business intelligence in particular in the UK, according to a recent survey. CIOs and retail in particular are optimistic about their IT projects. Continue Reading
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January 24, 2011
24Jan2011
News
Bluwan's FTTA promises cheap high-speed comms
Start-up French wireless comms company Bluwan has previewed microwave technology that promises to slash the cost of providing high-speed broadband to rural areas to between 2% and 5% of traditional microwave and fibre networks. Continue Reading
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January 24, 2011
24Jan2011
News
McDonald's to roll out contactless payments in 1,200 UK stores
Fast-food restaurant chain, McDonald's, will roll out contactless payments in all of its 1,200 UK stores by the end of October Continue Reading
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January 24, 2011
24Jan2011
News
Lenovo rumoured to buy NEC
China-based Lenovo group is rumoured to be in talks with NEC to merge. Continue Reading
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January 24, 2011
24Jan2011
News
Bala retires from CIO role
S R Balasubramanian has retired from the role of CIO at Godfrey Phillips, but continues his professional activities through consultancy Continue Reading
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January 24, 2011
24Jan2011
In Depth
MLC vs SLC: Which flash SSD is right for you?
Which flash SSD you choose depends on the performance you need and the price you want to pay, but the differences are not as great as you may think Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
HTC sales rocket as shipments jump 163% in Q4 of 2010
HTC has posted sales of £2.2bn for the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 153% year-on-year. Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Organ donors preferences recorded inaccurately
The preferences of 444,031 organ donors were recorded wrongly on the Organ Donation Register (ODR) because of a software problem. Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Tight budgets will hit IT departments in 2011
Budget constraints will be the biggest challenge for IT managers in 2011 as UK companies are forced to cut costs Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Gartner: CIOs fail on staff career development
CIOs are getting better at reinvesting savings into new projects, but investment in skills and career development is still poor. Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Rackspace launches system administrator app
Rackspace has launched an app that allows a CIO or system administrator to dial up or take down servers and storage moment by moment. Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Parliament to debate cost-sharing element of Digital Economy Act
Secondary legislation on sharing the costs of the Digital Economy Act's measures to tackle online copyright infringement has been laid in Parliament. Continue Reading
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January 21, 2011
21Jan2011
News
Larry Page reclaims Google chief executive post from Eric Schmidt
Google co-founder Larry Page is to take over as chief executive in April from Eric Schmidt, who will then become executive chairman. Continue Reading