Friday, May 21, 2010

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWeekly) 21/05/2010



How BMW virtualised with SuSE Linux and Xen
BMW is using the Xen para virtualisation...
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Nine chip makers face fines totalling €331m for price-fixing
European Union competition authorities have fined nine electronic memory chip makers a total of €331m (آ£285.3m) for fixing prices. The fine was reduced by 10% for co-operating with investigators.
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Mobility and sustainability dominate SAP vision
SAP's new leaders have detailed various aspects of their product strategy at the software maker's annual customer and partner conference, making commitments to real-time analytics, mobility and sustainability, but did they go far enough?
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Licence fee could fund part of UK broadband rollout
The BBC licence fee could be used to help fund part of the rollout of superfast broadband in the UK.
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CSC profits down, but hopes up
CSC reported a fall in profits for its latest quarter, but a rise in sales for the final three months of the financial year sets the scene for the company to grow next year.
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Government coalition document prioritises open data and open source software
The Conservative and LibDem coalition document has some pointers on the new government's approach to IT, with a section dedicated to IT-related policies.
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Can China catch India without a Y2K?
Can China be as big as India in the IT offshore services space without a Y2K moment?
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How BMW virtualised with SuSE Linux and Xen
BMW is using the Xen para virtualisation...
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G-cloud and Public Sector Network are biggest hopes for IT savings, says CIO
The government's G-cloud and Public...
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Google gears up for greater web influence
Google has announced plans to step up its influence on the web and challenge rivals with a new video standard, cloud computing framework and web-based application...
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Hacker McKinnon to stay in UK, for now
Self-confessed hacker Gary McKinnon will stay in the UK for the foreseeable future following home secretary Theresa May's decision to adjourn a judicial review of his case due next week.
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ISPA shortlists top internet service providers for awards
The UK's Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA) has announced the finalists for the 12th Annual Uk Internet Industry Awards.
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Managing application licences will define limits of cloud computing
While businesses assess the value of cloud computing they will need a way to manage application deployment.
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IT jobs to go at Newcastle Building Society
Some 126 employees are at risk of losing their jobs as Newcastle Building Society seeks to reduce costs during a "challenging climate". The cull will...
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Facebook to simplify privacy tools
Facebook has announced that it will release simpler privacy options in the face of a growing storm over the company's drive to encourage more people to publish more information online by default.
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Nine chip makers face fines totalling €331m for price-fixing
European Union competition authorities have fined nine electronic memory chip makers a total of €331m (آ£285.3m) for fixing prices. The fine was reduced by 10% for co-operating with investigators.
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Symantec to pay $1.28bn for VeriSign’s security business
Security software group Symantec is to acquire VeriSign's identity and authentication business in a $1.28bn (آ£89.1m) cash deal.
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Government needs an overhaul to fit the internet age, says report
The report published today by the Centre for Technology Policy Research says that access to social media must be opened up, civil servants must be given crash courses in information management and senior staff must be given compulsory technology training to help achieve this, it said.
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NHS trust proves sound procurement is key to successful projects
The management of big, outsourced IT projects in the public sector has seen its fair share of criticism, with committees regularly publishing details of mismanaged procurements and wasted millions.
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