Friday, September 9, 2011

IT News Head Lines (ComputerWeekly) 09/09/2011





Delayed refreshes pressure PC makers to abandon the market, says Gartner
As businesses delay PC refreshes, Gartner has questioned whether PC manufacturers will be forced to abandon the market.

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Google joins the fight as HTC launches yet another legal assault on Apple
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has filed a third complaint with the US International Trade Commission against Apple in its ongoing war over patent infringement.

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Adobe supports Flash video content on Apple iPad and iPhone
Adobe has announced updates that enable Apple iPad and iPhone devices to securely stream video content.

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Virtualisation: IBM develops one node to control them all
IBM plans to put the mainframe at the heart of virtualisation. While mainframers will argue that the industry is only now starting to catch up with mainstream server virtualisation, the zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension (zBX) is the company's weapon of choice to manage heterogenous environments.

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University challenge: using IT to improve services and reduce costs
Universities face a balancing act as they become increasingly expected to improve the experiences of more demanding students while making budgets go further, and IT is a critical tool in finding this balance.

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Shared services: Lewisham and Bromley team up for cheaper IT services
The London boroughs of Lewisham and Bromley have combined forces to use the same provider for datacentre and desktop services operated through a contract...

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Social media blackout during riots not an option for government
The government did not consider shutting down social media sites during the riots last month, Home Secretary Teresa May admits.

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Doctors use HD video conferencing in rapid remote treatment for stroke patients
Lancashire and Cumbria hospitals are to enable doctors to assess stroke victims who need rapid treatment using high-definition video conferencing.

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Government struggling to accelerate IT strategy, says research firm
The government is struggling to implement the next stage of its IT strategy, according to the latest report from TechMarketView.

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Nike+ problems demonstrate the risk of social media success
The rewards for creating a customer-focused online community are huge. But success comes at a price, as recent issues encountered by Nike's Nike+ running site illustrate. Matt Scott investigates.

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Unite and PCS unions call Fujitsu public sector IT worker strike over pay
Over 1,000 IT workers in government departments will go on strike for 24 hours on 19 September. Unions Unite and the PCS have joined forces in protest at a pay offer from IT service provider Fujitsu.

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Westminster magistrates court grants bail to Anonymous and LulzSec suspects
Four alleged UK hackers suspected of being linked to attacks by hacking groups Anonymous and Lulz Security (LulzSec) have been released on bail after a hearing at Westminster magistrates court.

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Web security certificate breach widens
GlobalSign, the fifth largest digital certificate issuer, has suspended the issuing of authentication certificates for websites after the DigiNotar hacker claimed to have breached its systems.

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What can the UK IT hubs learn from Melbourne?
As a new initiative launches to invest in innovation and bridge the gap between academia and commerce, Computer Weekly looks at what the UK can learn from Australian city Melbourne, which points to success being driven by a simpler and more generous tax relief system.

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