Friday, October 16, 2009

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWeekly) 16/10/2009



VMware: five biggest challenges of server virtualisation
Although the benefits of virtualising x86 servers have been pushed relentlessly for the past five years or so, much less discussed have been the challenges involved in moving to a world where resources are pooled and everything is linked.
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Worldwide PC sales up ahead of Windows 7, says IDC
Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system is widely expected to boost worldwide personal computer sales after its official release next week, but researchers say the upturn has already begun.
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How to resell old storage when you upgrade
Reselling old storage devices when upgrading...
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Save jobs with national accreditation for IT departments
The National Computing Centre has launched an accreditation scheme for IT departments which it says they can use to defend themselves from cost-cutting...
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Stephen Timms guarantees minimum broadband speed
The government has promised consumers a guaranteed minimum broadband speed of at least 2MBs. Communications minister Stephen Timms said that the 2MBs...
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Why is cloud computing not a cert in the finance sector
Cloud computing is touted as the way to deliver software in the future, but the financial services sector, which spends the most on IT, is not so sure. Cloud...
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Windows 7: Most apps will run if you tweak them
Changebase, which provides tools to help businesses migrate applications, has found that 95% of application compatibility issues with Windows 7 can be fixed.
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Postal strike could cost online retailers آ£220m
Online retailers are bracing themselves for higher delivery costs as the Post Office faces a series of nationwide strikes...
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Computer Weekly IT Opinion Panel: Businesses not planning to upgrade to Windows 7
Computer Weekly, in association with ResearchNow Business, has surveyed 500 users as part of the Computer Weekly IT Panel, to assess their views on Windows 7.
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Former UK Information Commissioner joins privacy think-tank
Former UK information commissioner Richard Thomas is to join an international data privacy and information management think tank.
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Businesses cannot rely on software suppliers for security, says Imperva
This month's huge Microsoft Patch Tuesday security update proves the limits of the software company's programme for secure software development, claims...
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Risk of cyber attack high as firms cut IT budgets, say researchers
UK companies are putting themselves at risk of cyber attack by cutting IT budgets in the recession, say researchers. More than half...
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NAO urges DEFRA agency to replace آ£350m system that's only 4 years old
The Rural Payments Agency should replace a آ£350 million IT system, which has been in operation for only four years, the government's public spending watchdog said today.
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IT Blog Awards 2009: last call for nominations
You have until 27 October to vote for your favourite UK IT blogs.
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Oracle Fusion Apps could save millions in integration, say analysts
Oracle has showcased a new line of software to be released next year as a key part of the enterprise software company's strategy to win business from rival SAP.
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Worldwide PC sales up ahead of Windows 7, says IDC
Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system is widely expected to boost worldwide personal computer sales after its official release next week, but researchers say the upturn has already begun.
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Oracle OpenWorld: next-generation Fusion and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Oracle OpenWorld closed on Wednesday with CEO Larry Ellison lifting the covers of the firm's next-generation Fusion applications, but finding the show...
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UK government may sell off IT and other services
The UK government is considering selling off IT management and other services as commercial companies as part of its fundraising campaign.
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