Tuesday, September 28, 2010

IT News HeadLines (ComputerWeekly) 27/09/2010



Outmoded server recovery techniques limit virtualisation benefits
Most businesses that have turned to virtualisation to reduce server costs are not getting the full benefit of the technology, a survey has revealed.
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Smartphone apps drive quiet revolution in banking
A 'quiet revolution' in banking is being driven by smartphone applications and mobile...
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How satellite can fill in the UK's broadband not spots
If you want to plan where to get to, and when to get there, you first have to be sure of where you are starting from, writes Max Gutberlet, product marketing...
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Merseytravel launches travel smartcard system
Merseytravel has launched a smartcard system to validate concessionary travel passes, which it hopes to grow to become the largest network of its type outside London.
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Outmoded server recovery techniques limit virtualisation benefits
Most businesses that have turned to virtualisation to reduce server costs are not getting the full benefit of the technology, a survey has revealed.
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Top four issues in tackling the internet business blind-spot
As more businesses rely on internet-based business applications, they face new challenges in managing them. Now that applications are borderless, in that they can be located and used outside company walls, businesses must ensure they put in place the right systems to ensure all areas of the business are running effectively.
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Internet deals leave offline bank customers poorer
Banks should provide in-branch internet access so people without access to the web do not miss out on the best deals, according to the Consumer Association.
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Smartphone apps drive quiet revolution in banking
A 'quiet revolution' in banking is being driven by smartphone applications and mobile...
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Four councils shortlisted for local government IT awards
Four English councils have been selected as the finalists for this year's Local...
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Gartner sets out future of virtualistion
Only a quarter of all servers are virtualised, according to the latest data from analyst Gartner.
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Silent callers face £2m fines from today
Companies that use automated dialling to solicit business, but which result in silent or abandoned phone calls, face fines of up to £2m from this week.
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UAE close to Blackberry security agreement
The United Arab Emirates is optimistic about reaching an agreement with Blackberry maker Research In Motion (RIM) over security concerns, according to a top official.
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Top tech firms to stop anti-poaching deals
Six top tech firms, including Google and Apple, have agreed to stop employment practices that restrict other companies from recruiting their employees. The...
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