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Avis slashes costs with predictive analytics

Segmentation also improves customer service 17 Mar 2010

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Security organisation gives IE9 warning

SANS Institute says security professionals and hackers both to profit from 'kicking the tyres' on IE9 17 Mar 2010

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Copyright legislation will cost ISPs up to £500m

Government plans to force ISPs to crackdown on copyright abuse will cost the industry between £250 million and £500 million according to an estimate published by the Department for Business. 17 Mar 2010

Users give their verdict on Azure

Some of the first wave of UK adopters met in London recently to air their views on Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. Dave Bailey listened in 10 Mar 2010

Google rolls out Google Apps Marketplace

Search giant to target Apple and Microsoft with business apps store 10 Mar 2010

Ballmer "bets the company" on Azure

90 per cent of Microsoft staff will be working on cloud systems by next year 05 Mar 2010

Barclays sees rise in contactless payments

Bank raises limit for 'touch-and-go' transactions owing to increasing popularity 02 Mar 2010

Organisations join forces to combat Apple

WAC and LiMo join forces to take on mobile apps vendors Apple, Google and Nokia 02 Mar 2010

Customer loyalty is forged in the cloud

The cloud has made it possible for smaller businesses to achieve levels of customer engagement that were once beyond their reach 02 Mar 2010

KLM moves into the cloud

Over 11,000 crew members to migrate to Google Mail 25 Feb 2010

Network Rail to upgrade train monitoring system

Transport firm publishes contract notice for prospective vendors 23 Feb 2010

Manchester presses ahead with smartcard rollout

Transport authority serves notice for IT services underpinning ticketing rollout 23 Feb 2010

It pays to get protection

Mark Kenrick, a partner at patent and trademark attorneys Marks & Clerk, explores the recent Microsoft injunction, prohibiting sales of its flagship Word program. How did it come to pass that David beat Goliath in this fiercely contested patent dispute, and what does this mean for the software industry at large? 23 Feb 2010

BSkyB launches mobile apps for Android

Sky News launches Android news apps 22 Feb 2010

Preparing for enterprise-scale Windows 7 migration

The web seminar on 18 Feb will discuss how Windows 7 migration can increase IT efficiency in large enterprises, freeing up budgetary and personnel resources to focus on business innovation. Our panel of experts will examine the strategies, tools and services IT leaders can use to migrate successfully and reap the rewards of increased efficiency. 19 Feb 2010

Windows 7 migration: driving efficiency in the desktop estate

If you want expert advice and guidance on the strategies to pursue, join Computing and Dell in The Chatroom, a live video debate where we discuss the best practice in overcoming user resistance and making the most of Windows 7 roll-out, and take part in a live question and answer session to pose your issues to our panel of experts. 18 Feb 2010

BBC launches mobile app for news and sport

Application available for iPhone from April, BlackBerry will see version later in year 18 Feb 2010

Airlines pin recovery hopes on technology

Both BA and easyJet are looking to IT-led initiatives to help them break through the dark economic clouds that continue to hang over the airline sector 18 Feb 2010

Mobile search to be one of top smartphone apps

Mobile search could generate majority of $7.2bn mobile advertising market by 2012, says Deloitte 16 Feb 2010

Fidessa exceeds expectations

Financial IT firm reports positive results but says 2010 conditions are hard to predict 15 Feb 2010

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Telepresence: coming to a screen near you?

Telepresence systems enable organisations to hold boardroom-style meetings with far-flung participants without the hassle and expense of arranging travel and accommodation. But while the technology is impressive, it does not...10 Mar 2010

Users give their verdict on Azure

Some of the first wave of UK adopters met in London recently to air their views on Microsoft’s cloud computing platform. Dave Bailey listened in 10 Mar 2010

Protests greet new Digital Economy Bill amendment

ISPs, digital rights groups and Liberal Democrat supporters cry foul 05 Mar 2010

Publishing special - Publishers innovate to survive

1) IT could hold the key to the future of publishing 2) Case Study: The Guardian harnesses social and mobile apps 3) How publishers are reacting to the iPad 02 Mar 2010

IT Leaders' Forum in association with IBM

A unique opportunity to hear from expert speakers and engage in a debate about the future of the CIO job function 29 Jan 2010

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MSI Wind Top AE2220Hardware Reviews

Review: MSI Wind Top AE2220 all-in-one PC

MSI packs in decent performance and full HD on a touch-screen display 11 Mar 2010

Review: Toshiba NB305 netbook

Toshiba's newest model features the latest Intel Atom chip 09 Mar 2010

Review: Google Apps Premier Edition

An affordable and functional alternative to in-house document management 08 Mar 2010

Review: Asus Eee PC 1005PE netbook

Latest netbook adds Intel Pine Trail to Seashell line 03 Mar 2010

Review: System Mechanic 9.5

A neat way to streamline and optimise an ageing PC 01 Mar 2010

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Finding the right formula

Drug and food testing company Eclipse Scientific wanted to make its internal communications system easier to manage and more responsive to the needs of employees and customers. Nicola Brittain reports 16 Mar 2010

Get ready to roll

Moving staff over to a unified communications platform can have a huge impact on their working practices. Rachel Fielding explains how IT leaders can ensure the transition goes smoothly 16 Mar 2010

Catering for different needs

From major corporations to SMEs, Vodafone has a UC offering to suit most types of enterprise, as Chris Holmes, head of Vodafone Business Services, explains to Nicola Brittain 16 Mar 2010

An expert view on mainframe migration

A look at the important decisions and necessary steps required before a mainframe migration 15 Mar 2010

Lessons to be learned from cricket's internet outing

Imagine the scene. It’s the final of one of the most popular sporting events in the Indian subcontinent and millions of people are glued to their laptops and PCs in...12 Mar 2010

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Preparing for enterprise-scale Windows 7 migration

The web seminar on 18 Feb will discuss how Windows 7 migration can increase IT efficiency in large enterprises, freeing up budgetary and personnel resources to focus on business innovation. Our panel of experts will examine the strategies, tools and services IT leaders can use to migrate successfully and reap the rewards of increased efficiency. 19 Feb 2010

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Finding the right formula

Drug and food testing company Eclipse Scientific wanted to make its internal communications system easier to manage and more responsive to the needs of employees and customers. Nicola Brittain reports 16 Mar 2010

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Get ready to roll

Moving staff over to a unified communications platform can have a huge impact on their working practices. Rachel Fielding explains how IT leaders can ensure the transition goes smoothly 16 Mar 2010

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