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2013 Stories
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June 07, 2013
07Jun2013
Photo Story
Going native on the HP Pavilion Chromebook
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June 07, 2013
07Jun2013
Photo Story
Google Apps on the HP Pavilion Chromebook
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June 07, 2013
07Jun2013
News
PM urged to criminalise internet rape porn
Campaigners are calling for the criminalisation of possessing internet pornography depicting rape Continue Reading
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June 07, 2013
07Jun2013
News
Users’ top datacentre pain points
Storage, network bandwidth, cost and scalability are among the biggest datacentre concerns, say users at Dell Enterprise Forum US Continue Reading
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June 07, 2013
07Jun2013
News
ICO fines Glasgow City Council for loss of unencrypted laptops
Glasgow City Council has been fined £150,000 for losing two laptops which held personal details of more than 20,000 people Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
Blog Post
DCMS land-grab is a threat to IT's political and economic future
The IT industry's vital role in the UK economy is under threat from what appears to be a desperate attempt by a Whitehall department to avoid being cut back or even scrapped in chancellor George ... Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
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John Lewis resolves IT skills gap with apprenticeship scheme
Retailer John Lewis says it has resolved the IT skills gap issue by appointing five technology apprentices Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
News
European hotspots rip off Wi-Fi users
Almost all mobile workers have had personal experience of costly Wi-Fi, a survey has found Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
News
Worldwide mobile payment value to jump 44% but NFC plunges
The value of mobile payments made globally in 2013 will be 44% higher than last year, at $235.4bn, but near-field communications (NFC) transactions value dropped 40% after disappointing adoption Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
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Costs of NPfIT significantly greater than benefits, says Department of Health
The defunct NHS National Programme for IT (NPfIT) realised £3.7bn of benefits but cost £7.3bn, says the Department of Health Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
News
Bet365's move to HTML5 is more than a gamble
Online gaming site Bet365 has starting using HTML5 to build a rich user experience on its website Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
News
SAP buys e-commerce company Hybris to move into CRM market
SAP is moving into the CRM market with its purchase of Hybris, a Swiss customer relationship management (CRM) supplier Continue Reading
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June 06, 2013
06Jun2013
News
Sports performance data analytics fuels Opta’s business expansion
Football performance data could play a role in clubs’ scouting efforts, and even in footballer market evaluation, according to OptaSports Data Continue Reading
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June 05, 2013
05Jun2013
News
Human error causes most data breaches, Ponemon study finds
Human errors and system problems caused two-thirds of data breaches in 2012, according to a study from Symantec and the Ponemon Institute Continue Reading
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June 05, 2013
05Jun2013
E-Zine
VDI and the enterprise app
Over 200 attendees headed down to Briforum recently for two days of in-depth discussions on VDI, application virtualisation, etc including a look at the current state of the market across Europe. CW Europe looks at how European businesses are ... Continue Reading
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June 04, 2013
04Jun2013
News
Whitehall should use Twitter to engage public in open policy-making, say MPs
Government should use Twitter for an ‘open policy’ approach, says the Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) Continue Reading
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June 04, 2013
04Jun2013
News
UK millennials consider tech skills crucial to securing a job
Telefonica survey reveals 76% of young people in the UK see technology skills as key to future success Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
Photo Story
Hyper-V 2012 R2 supports Linux dynamic memory
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
Photo Story
Backup to Windows Azure
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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A Generation 2 Virtual Machine cuts out legacy devices
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Hekaton is an in-memory database for SQL Server
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Microsoft unveils Windows Server 2012 R2
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Azure Recovery Plans let you manage disaster recovery via an Azure service
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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IP Address Manager is extended to manage virtual networks
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Can Microsoft catch up with VMWare and Amazon?
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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The Azure cloud management tools are now coming to System Center
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Windows Server 2012 R2: a first look
Microsoft has announced Windows Server 2012 R2, which brings Azure technology to private clouds Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
CIO interview: Steve Monaghan, IT & e-commerce director, Waterstones
After a year of turmoil caused by migration away from HMV, the IT team at Waterstones is finally finding room to think about strategy Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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Universal Credit will cost taxpayers £12.8bn
The government’s review of major projects revealed the flagship Universal Credit programme will cost nearly six times more than previously billed Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
Fair exchange protocols with anonymity and non-repudiation for payments
This article in our Royal Holloway Information Security series looks in detail at two key principles necessary for secure payments: fair exchange and non-repudiation. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
WAN Speak Musings – Volume I
Analysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey discuss all things network related in this series of 12 short business focused articles. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
European IT Law Briefing: Recruitment and social media
Four leading European law firms help you navigate the legal maze when using social media for recruitment in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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European IT Law Briefing: Monitoring employees' use of social media
Leading European law firms explain the key legal requirements for companies monitoring employees' social media use in France, Germany, UK and Italy. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
Gartner: Deriving value from Big Data for CRM
Kimberly Collins, research vice-president of Gartner highlights the critical steps organisations should to take to integrate big data into Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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International technology adoption & workforce issues
This study from CompTia, looks at technology and workforce recruitment trends across 10 countries. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
Data Centre Risk Index 2013
The Data Centre Risk Index 2013 evaluates risks likely to affect the successful operation of data centre facilities in the 30 most important global markets. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
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CW Buyer's Guide: Client Computing
Computer Weekly looks at Windows 8 and the complexities of mobile working, the benefits to the business of an enhanced user experience and the shift from the 9-to-5 office desk to IT delivered over a variety of devices, anytime, anywhere. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
CW500: Back to the Future: Big Data at Channel 4
Bob Harris, Chief Technology Officer of Channel 4 Television, explains the broadcaster's approach to big data in this presentation for Computer Weekly's 500 Club. Continue Reading
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June 03, 2013
03Jun2013
News
Information Governance
This research from AIIM looks at the risk profile around electronic records, the keep-all versus delete-all options, e-discovery, and the implications of social, mobile and cloud on risk management policies. Continue Reading
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May 31, 2013
31May2013
In Depth
Sweating your datacentre’s IT assets - is it a good idea?
Amid economic uncertainties, businesses want to get more from existing IT assets. But does it make sense from an IT point of view? Continue Reading
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May 31, 2013
31May2013
In Depth
Wireless charging: The story so far...
Rupert Goodwins looks into the technology behind wireless charging and whether it is good enough yet for wider adoption Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
News
Universities can help London push for more tech innovation, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson pushes for London to become "entrenched" in tech innovation and startups Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Download: Practical steps for companies using social media
This briefing from leading European law offers practical legal advice for organisations who want to use social in France, Germany, UK and Italy. The briefing is based on a seminar by the law firms: SKW (Germany), Portolano (Italy), Bersay (France... Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
In Depth
VMware storage: SAN configuration basics
For VMware storage basics start here – the fundamentals of configuring SAN storage for VMware, such as VMFS, VMDKs, connectivity options and VMware storage features Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Getting started
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Why use LiveCode?
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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LiveCode 6.0 review
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Learning tools
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Using LiveCode
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Review of LiveCode 6.0 cross platform software development
Scottish cross-platform programming specialist RunRev released its LiveCode 6.0 software recently, with a promise of drag and drop programming. Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
Photo Story
Creating an application
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Download: Protecting against modern password cracking
Attackers are increasingly turning to human psychology and the study of password selection patterns among user groups to develop sophisticated techniques that can quickly and effectively recover passwords. This article shows that guessing passwords... Continue Reading
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May 30, 2013
30May2013
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Argos uses GIS to support multichannel strategy
Argos deploys a location analytics tool to support multichannel strategy to wind down some leases and focus on online and click and collect Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
In Depth
Aadhaar project data collection: An interview with Mindtree's CEO
Get a view into the data collection efforts for the Aadhaar project from Krishnakumar Natarajan, the CEO at service provider Mindtree. Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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AMD launches low-power server processors to rival Intel's Atom
AMD has launched Opteron X-Series low-power server processors that it claims “beat the top-performing Intel Atom processor” Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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ARI uses HANA to power self-service BI for fleet management
ARI, the leasing and fleet management business, has used SAP HANA to boost business intelligence (BI) and predictive analytics Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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UK cloud firm Iomart sees annual profits soar by 56%
Cloud computing company Iomart has reported a pre-tax profit up 56% to £10.7m for the year ending March 2013 Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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CERN uses ITIL to rethink facilities management
CERN, the particle physics laboratory, is using IT service management to support operations outside the IT function Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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France Telecom changes name to Orange
The mobile operator will embrace the Orange branding globally, despite dropping it in the UK after merger with T-Mobile Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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Stratfor hacker pleads guilty
US hacktivist Jeremy Hammond pleads guilty to accessing computers of law enforcement agencies and government contractors illegally Continue Reading
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May 29, 2013
29May2013
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Syrian hackers deface Sky Android apps
Syrian hackers have defaced several of Sky’s Android apps, forcing the broadcaster to remove them temporarily from the Google Play store Continue Reading
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May 24, 2013
24May2013
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Bolton and Wigan get PSN in £47m outsourcing deal
Bolton and Wigan councils have signed a seven-year £47m outsourcing contract, which will deliver a ‘PSN ready’ network to the region. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2013
24May2013
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BT and Intel invest in lab to research into future cities and telecoms technologies
A research laboratory has been launched by BT and Intel to develop networking technologies and smart city capabilities. Continue Reading
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May 24, 2013
24May2013
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Eurovision Song Contest app built and delivered via Google's cloud platform
Service providers Scalr and Grandcentrix used Google Compute Engine to build the app for the second largest television event Continue Reading
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May 23, 2013
23May2013
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Interview: Government CTO Liam Maxwell
Government CTO Liam Maxwell has driven Whitehall’s IT agenda for years, previously as deputy government CIO and director of ICT futures Continue Reading
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May 23, 2013
23May2013
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UCL turns to private cloud to solve its data storage woes
University College London is building a storage infrastructure in the cloud that will scale up to 100PB Continue Reading
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May 23, 2013
23May2013
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Million Pound Startup competition launches to attract worldwide companies to London
Million Pound Startup – a global competition to bring tech companies to London’s Tech City – has launched today Continue Reading
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May 22, 2013
22May2013
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McLaren uses high-speed data analytics to gain Formula 1 edge
The McLaren Group uses high-speed data analytics as it seeks a competitive edge for its Formula 1 racing team engineers Continue Reading
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May 22, 2013
22May2013
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Tesco uses big data to cut cooling costs by up to €20m
Tesco is aiming to save over €20m a year by using sophisticated analytical technology to ensure its chillers work at optimum temperature Continue Reading
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May 22, 2013
22May2013
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O2 questions CWU redundancy claims as union threatens action
Mobile operator O2 questions Communication Workers Union (CWU) claim of 600 redundancies in outsourcing deal with Capita Continue Reading
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May 22, 2013
22May2013
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UK ISPs block access to pirate sites
UK internet service providers have begun blocking access to two sites accused of breaking copyright laws Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
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O2 selects Capita for 10-year customer service outsource
Mobile operator O2 is outsourcing management of its customer services centres to Capita in a 10-year deal expected to be worth about £1.2bn Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
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Gartner: Big data will transform customer relationship management technology
CIOs need to start thinking how to integrate big data into their customer relationship management (CRM) systems, says technology analyst Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
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Contactless payments exceed five million in March
Some 5.3 million contactless transactions totalling over £39m were made in March 2013 using Visa contactless cards Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
News
Microsoft and Janet deal brings cloud to millions of academics
Microsoft and the UK’s research and education network deal gives academic institutions access to Office 365 and millions of students fast and secure access to Windows Azure cloud Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
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Privileged accounts key to most APT attacks, says Cyber-Ark
The theft, misuse and exploitation of privileged accounts is becoming an increasingly key tactic in advanced persistent threat attacks Continue Reading
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May 21, 2013
21May2013
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Oops! The risks of using social media at work
Recent tribunal cases show the risks that employers and employees run when using social media services Continue Reading
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Most IT environments immature, Microsoft reveals
Most business IT environments are immature, analysis of data from Microsoft’s Cloud Security Readiness Tool has revealed Continue Reading
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Microsoft brings Surface Pro tablet to the UK
Following the launch of Windows 8 and the Windows RT-powered Surface tablet, Microsoft is introducing a full-blown tablet for Windows 8 Professional Continue Reading
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Microsoft Surface Pro tablet
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Microsoft Surface Pro with clip-on keyboard
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Surface Pro expandability
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Microsoft Surface Pro: Is it worth it?
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
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Surface Pro user interface options
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May 16, 2013
16May2013
In Depth
SSD RAID essentials: What you need to know about flash and Raid
With the advent of flash and high-capacity HDDs, what do today’s storage professionals need to know about Raid and its new variants? Continue Reading
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May 15, 2013
15May2013
News
HSBC axes 14,000 jobs
HSBC is to lay off up to 14,000 global staff in a cost-cutting move likely to include redundancies among the bank's back-office IT employees Continue Reading
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May 15, 2013
15May2013
News
Microsoft declares conformance with ISO 27034-1
Microsoft has declared conformance with ISO 27034-1, the first part of an international standard for secure software development Continue Reading
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May 14, 2013
14May2013
Blog Post
Is G-Cloud changing the behaviour of the big IT suppliers?
The government's G-Cloud has its critics, who like to cite the relatively few millions of pounds of spending put through the programme as being tiny compared to the annual £16bn government IT ... Continue Reading
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May 13, 2013
13May2013
News
Cyber criminals hack Washington court system
Hackers gain access to the personal data of 160,000 US citizens after compromising Washington State court service servers Continue Reading
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May 13, 2013
13May2013
Blog Post
International Space Station adopts Debian Linux, drops Windows & Red Hat into airlock
In space, no one can hear you scream at the Windows 8 Metro screen. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2013
13May2013
In Depth
Workplace IT services in flux: wherever, whenever, whatever
Enterprise computing is in upheaval as the emphasis shifts towards automation and user-device provision. Continue Reading
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
Photo Story
Signed memorabilia
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
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A collectors’ item
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
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Isaac and his apple
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
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Steve Wozniak
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
Photo Story
Rare Apple 1 computer goes under the hammer
A rare and original Apple 1 Computer from 1976 will be auctioned off this month. Less than 50 are estimated to still be in circulation, with only six fully functional. The first computer to offer a complete motherboard was a revolution to home ... Continue Reading
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
Photo Story
The first of its kind
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
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Software on a cassette
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
Photo Story
Under the hammer
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May 10, 2013
10May2013
News
Case Study: Brent Council cuts costs with mobile tech
Brent Council implements mobile technology to cut costs and involve more staff in the future running of the organisation Continue Reading