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2011 Stories
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
News
Data warehouse and business intelligence projects fail to meet companies' requirements
Over half of businesses gave their business intelligence and data warehouse projects a rating of "average" when asked how well they met business objectives. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
News
Twinfield offers mileage accounting on iPhone
Online accounting services provider Twinfield has created an iPhone application that will enable users to automatically record time and mileage. Available as a free download from the Apple AppStore, the app uses global positioning to track mileage. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
News
Cross-site scripting attack on Hotmail highlights personal e-mail risk to business
A vulnerability in the Hotmail site has enabled hackers to steal an unknown number of messages from users' accounts, according to security firm Trend Micro. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
In Depth
Disaster recovery: Risk assessment and business impact analysis
Disaster recovery: Risk assessment and business impact analysis are key stages in disaster recovery planning, but where do they fit into the DR planning process? Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Podcast
Business impact analysis (BIA) at heart of disaster recovery planning
Business impact analysis is at the heart of all good disaster recovery planning projects. Learn about the UK guidelines for conducting a BIA. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The preparation of message tapes using a Perforator
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The Lorenz SZ42 encryption machine
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
Radio receivers for message interception
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The Heath Robinson
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The Heath Robinson machine
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The computers that won the war: Bletchley Park's codebreaking equipment is rebuilt
The Tunny Gallery, opened at The National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park on 26 May 2011, tells the incredible story of the interception and decryption of German High Command radio teleprinter messages during World War Two. Continue Reading
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
Extracting the cipher text with an undulator
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The Tunny machine
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
Tunny in action - 2
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
Tunny in Action - 1
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
Photo Story
The Tunny Gallery at the National Museum of Computing
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May 26, 2011
26May2011
News
For cloud automation, think flat networks and Ethernet fabric
For cloud automation, vendors are preaching flat cloud networks based on Ethernet fabrics and open network software that enable engineers to build in cloud management tools. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
News
Retailers fail to meet demand for mobile loyalty schemes
Retailers are failing to meet customers' demands for mobile technology as part of loyalty scheme programmes, according to a YouGov survey. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
News
BT and Everything Everywhere trial 800MHz 4G LTE broadband in Newquay
BT and mobile operator Everything Everywhere are seeking 200 volunteers in South Newquay, Cornwall to trial a joint high-speed 4G broadband initiative. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
News
Apple issues Max OS X update to remove fake AV MacDefender malware
Apple is to release a Mac OS X update to tackle fake antivirus software or "scareware" known as MacDefender, MacSecurity and MacProtector. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Tutorial
Database normalization in MySQL: Four quick and easy steps
Normalization helps in achieving resource optimization with improvements in MySQL database design. Learn about database normalization in MySQL Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Highest pay increases
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Salaries rising
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Air transport IT salaries don't take off
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Pay trends in wholesale trade
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Public sector salaries
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Big rewards on the box
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
How much do IT managers really earn?
How much do IT managers earn? These graphics from Kew Associates show the best paying sectors for IT managers, and assess how pay levels have risen over the past five years. Continue Reading
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Size does matter in computer services industry
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Salary by industry sector
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Big utilities pay less than industry average
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Top earners
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Biggest earners in small manufacturing companies
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
Photo Story
Distributive sector salaries are competitive
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May 25, 2011
25May2011
News
Virtual desktop benefits include tighter security, hot desking
With the help of hot desking and other virtualisation technologies, the Basildon Borough Council was able to centralise its security administration and reduce its number of desks by more than 30%. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2011
24May2011
News
CIO interview: Keep Britain Tidy head of IT Rich Kavanagh on social media strategy
Keep Britain Tidy's head of ICT, Rich Kavanagh, tells Computer Weekly how the charity is successfully using social networking tools to interact with citizens and supporters. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2011
24May2011
Tip
Three automated penetration testing tools for your arsenal
Automated penetration testing tools provide effective exploit libraries and processes to detect network, as well as application vulnerabilities. Our picks. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
23May2011
News
Demand for e-commerce skills spikes 158% as retailers expand multi-channel services
Retail sector demand for IT professionals with e-commerce skills has more than doubled in the past year. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
23May2011
News
Twitter opens London office amid Premier League footballer super-injunction storm
Microblogging site Twitter is preparing to open an office in London as it faces potential legal sanctions after users flouted a UK super-injunction granted to a Premier League footballer. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
23May2011
In Depth
Block vs file for Hyper-V and VMware storage: Which is better?
Is block- or file-based storage better for Hyper-V and VMware virtual server environments? The answer depends on the precise needs of your virtual server environment. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
23May2011
In Depth
The MCITP certification path to career success
Although not a substitute for proven work-experience, Microsoft’s MCITP certification endorses one’s technical knowledge and could improve job prospects. Continue Reading
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May 23, 2011
23May2011
News
SharePoint BI tool deployment underway at Lowe Lintas
For Lowe Lintas, BI module of Microsoft SharePoint has been a pleasant discovery. With SharePoint BI, Lowe hopes to maximize profits and save costs. Find out more. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2011
20May2011
News
Salesforce.com gains 5,400 customers but profit slumps by 97%
Salesforce.com posted a 97% profit slump since last year despite its subscription-based CRM software growing to be used by over 97,000 companies. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2011
20May2011
News
Dell hires UK staff to grow enterprise services
Dell plans to hire more UK staff for its enterprise services division by the end of June 2011. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2011
20May2011
News
Cabinet Office names ex-Guardian head Mike Bracken as director of digital
The Guardian's former head of digital Mike Bracken has been appointed the government's director of digital at the Cabinet Office. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2011
20May2011
News
Orange and Barclaycard launch contactless mobile payments in UK
Orange and Barclaycard have introduced the first near-field communication (NFC) mobile payment system in the UK. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
19May2011
In Depth
Buyer's Guide: HP's Intelligent Resilient Framework (IRF) put to the test
In the world of datacentres and large-scale enterprise networks there has always been some form of perceived trade-off between performance and resilience. Building in resilience is absolutely essential of course, but it has historically affected ... Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
19May2011
News
Microsoft attempts to cement Azure values at TechEd Atlanta
"Cloud Power Delivered" is the subtitle of this year's Microsoft TechEd conference, held in Atlanta and attended by around 10,000 IT professionals and developers. Tim Anderson reports from the event. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
19May2011
News
Open source business intelligence: The next big thing?
Open source business intelligence gains credence as more companies adopt BI and large vendors partner with open source players in an evolving BI ecosystem. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2011
19May2011
News
Is the NHS National Programme for IT terminally ill?
A damning report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed the woeful state of the NHS National Programme for IT (NPfIT), nine years after the hugely ambitious project was launched. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2011
18May2011
News
Cognizant steps up business consultancy push in Europe
Cognizant is searching for someone to run its business consultancy operation in Europe as it attempts to emulate the growth rates of its IT services business. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2011
18May2011
News
Dell posts 177% profit boost after increasing enterprise sales
Dell has boosted profits by 177% since last year after increasing sales to enterprise customers. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2011
18May2011
News
Future of NHS National Programme for IT in critical condition following NAO report
The remaining NHS National Programme for IT could be scrapped entirely, as the project's aim to deliver electronic records for every patient has fallen far below expectations, according to a National Audit Office report. Continue Reading
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May 17, 2011
17May2011
News
Government vigilance steps up after George Osborne reveals extent of cyber attacks
Security experts have called for UK government departments to be vigilant after chancellor George Osborne revealed that 20,000 e-mails are sent by hostile intelligence agencies to the UK government each month. Continue Reading
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May 17, 2011
17May2011
News
IBM qualification courses rolled out in Scottish universities
IBM has introduced qualification courses for its Power systems and System z mainframes throughout Scottish universities and colleges. Continue Reading
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May 17, 2011
17May2011
News
Multinationals show growing interest in cloud computing, survey reveals
Multinational corporations have significantly increased their take-up of cloud services over the past year, research by analyst firm Ovum reveals. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2011
16May2011
News
The Guardian restructures IT department as digital director steps down
The Guardian is merging its technology development and product management functions to create a new digital development department. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2011
16May2011
Tip
Cloud applications: Five migration tips from Gartner
Gartner offers tips on how IT organizations which desire to carry out cloud application migration can do so in an effective manner. Continue Reading
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May 16, 2011
16May2011
News
What to look out for when migrating to cloud databases
Companies going for a mix-and-match approach to migrating databases to the cloud are meeting interoperability problems. Early evaluation is necessary for integration. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
News
Government website pilot points to future public sector software development
Alpha.gov.uk is a pilot for a website that could put all UK government digital services and websites on one URL Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
News
Banks create roadmap for IT outsourcing
Stability is returning after the recent economic meltdown and banks are leading the way with a new approach to IT outsourcing which could become a roadmap for other sectors to follow. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
News
Analysis: What does Microsoft's Skype acquisition mean for businesses?
Microsoft's planned acquisition of internet telephony services firm Skype for $8.5bn has caused quite a stir in the consumer world, but what will it mean for business? Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
News
US Attorney General Eric Holder dashes hope of UK trial for hacker Gary McKinnon
US authorities are still insisting that self-confessed UK hacker, Gary McKinnon, face a US court, despite ongoing efforts to have the trial in the UK. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
News
White House proposes cyber network security legislation
The White House has proposed cyber security legislation to protect the US government and private computer systems from millions of daily cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
Tip
VA/PT technical report writing best practices for pen testers
A good technical report is indispensible to vulnerability analysis/penetration testing (VA/PT) exercises. Guidelines on how to write concise VA/PT reports. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2011
13May2011
Tutorial
Data warehousing guide for managers
Data warehousing is an important aspect of business intelligence. This guide presents everything that a manager needs to know about data warehousing tools. Continue Reading
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May 12, 2011
12May2011
News
Government urges councils to accelerate superfast broadband roll-out
The government is calling on local authorities to accelerate broadband roll-out to help it deliver superfast broadband services to 90% of homes and business by 2015. Continue Reading
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May 12, 2011
12May2011
News
Analysis: Will Android dominance increase IT security threats for business?
The Android Market is forecast to become the world's biggest mobile content platform by August 2011, according to research by mobile application research firm Distimo. Continue Reading
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May 12, 2011
12May2011
Blog Post
Universal Credit possible if politicians don't interfere, says IT chief
DWP can manage the massive reorganisation of computer systems demanded by Universal Credit as long as politicians don't move the goalposts and over-complicate matters for departmental techies, said ... Continue Reading
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May 12, 2011
12May2011
News
SME technology trends in 2011: Analysys Mason talks cloud and mobility
European SME technology trends in 2011 will see the rise of cloud-based services and mobility applications, predicts Steve Hilton, principal analyst for Analysys Mason. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2011
10May2011
News
MPs told of flawed Oracle iSupplier project at Department of Work and Pensions
A flawed implementation of Oracle iSupplier at the Department of Work and Pensions has been highlighted in written evidence to MPs. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2011
10May2011
News
BT to become a public sector network service provider
BT Wholesale is set to become a key supplier to Government Conveyance Network services which will interconnect the Cabinet Office's Public Sector Network services. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2011
10May2011
News
Outsourcing contracts cost businesses more than expected, finds Lieberman survey
Most IT outsourcing contracts turn out more expensive for businesses than were initially anticipated. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2011
10May2011
News
New ICO guidance issued on EU cookie law
The Information Commissioner's Office has released practical guidance for companies to comply with the new EU cookie law. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2011
09May2011
News
Carphone Warehouse founder hailed as UK's first digital billionaire
Charles Dunstone, the man who started Carphone Warehouse, was named as the UK's first digital billionaire by the 2011 Sunday Times rich list. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2011
09May2011
Podcast
Backing up virtual servers vs physical servers
Find out about the differences between backing up virtual servers vs physical servers, best practices in virtual server backup and how to avoid crash-consistent database backups. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2011
09May2011
In Depth
Linux certification in India: A guide
Linux deployments in data centers are fueling the need for skilled Linux administrators. A look at some Linux certification courses available in India. Continue Reading
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May 06, 2011
06May2011
News
Hackers plan third attack on Sony
Hackers are planning a third attack on Sony in retaliation for its handling of the PlayStation Network and Online Entertainment services data breaches, according to US reports. Continue Reading
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May 06, 2011
06May2011
News
Lloyds bank on master data management for business integration in M&A
Mergers and acquisitions have complicated Lloyds Banking Group's efforts to gain a single customer view through master data management. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
News
What cloud risks should business consider after Amazon's EC2 outage?
Amazon's recent outage has raised questions over the reliability of cloud services. If Amazon, with its global reach, cannot get IT right, how can CIOs expect other operators to cope? Jenny Williams investigates. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Tip
6 data warehouse design mistakes to avoid
Although difficult, flawless data warehouse design is a must for a successful BI system. Avoid these six mistakes to make your data warehouse perfect. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Answer
RAID 5 explained: Sharing a 10 MB file among 5 drives
Find out how RAID 5 handles sharing data shares data in a 10 MB file among five drives, including how striping and parity data figure into the equation. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
The JDeveloper installer
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
On startup, JDeveloper prompts for a role selection that customises the IDE
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
Oracle’s Application Development Framework
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
A default install includes an integrated WebLogic server for development and testing
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
Oracle Express is an obvious choice for a local development database server
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
UML diagrams available include Activity, Class, Sequence and Use Case
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
JDeveloper’s Completion Insight speeds up code entry
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
The right-click menu in the Java editor reveals an abundance of productivity features
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
Oracle JDeveloper review
Tim Anderson finds that Oracle's home-grown tool for Java development, JDeveloper, may have a traditional feel, but its smart editor and productivity tools make it particularly useful if you are working with the powerful Oracle ADF. Continue Reading
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May 05, 2011
05May2011
Photo Story
Viewing database structure in JDeveloper
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May 04, 2011
04May2011
News
Capita integrates hospital IT for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Pembury site
Capita has installed an integrated IT system to support an NHS Trust's move from two to one hospital. Continue Reading
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May 04, 2011
04May2011
Tip
Demystifying wardriving: An overview
With companies like Google being criticized for wardriving, this tip aims at decoding the concept and the associated legal implications. Continue Reading
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May 04, 2011
04May2011
In Depth
Backup appliance: Backup software and hardware in one box
A backup appliance provides the backup app, processing power and disk to give all you need for SMB or branch office backup pre-packaged into one easy-to-manage box. Continue Reading
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May 04, 2011
04May2011
Tip
Your enterprise wireless LAN questions answered
Got wireless LAN questions? Our expert has solutions to 802.11n migration, wireless LAN troubleshooting and mesh network design. Continue Reading
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May 03, 2011
03May2011
News
Cloud computing: How to avoid a network bottleneck
Cloud computing can put a huge load on a business's network. Organisations need to ensure network access from the user's browser on the local area network (LAN), to a cloud-based datacentre across on the public internet are fit for purpose. Continue Reading
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May 03, 2011
03May2011
Opinion
Seven steps to successful negotiation for IT buyers
Nigel Owen of training consultancy Huthwaite International provides some key tips for benefiting both seller and buyer when negotiating a sale or purchase. Continue Reading
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May 03, 2011
03May2011
In Depth
Case study: Examples and Results from the Hotel, Online, Retail, and Consumer Products Industries
A popular lodging company, with several thousand locations around the world, needed to improve the conversion rate for booking rooms on its own Web site vs. on online travel agency sites. Web-savvy customers, searching for the best deals, were ... Continue Reading
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May 03, 2011
03May2011
Tip
VMware snapshot best practices
Expert insights to help organizations ensure efficient VMware virtual machine snapshot mechanisms. Continue Reading