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Citi cracks Egg IT integration

Angelica Mari — 2008-05-15T06:00:00.000Z

Angelica Mari, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 06:00:00

Banking giant’s biggest IT project consolidates systems of five companies

Banking group Citi has completed the first stage of its IT integration process following the acquisition of online bank Egg last May....

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Staff using social networks to talk to customers

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-14T06:00:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Wednesday 14 May 2008 at 06:00:00

Restricting access to popular sites could harm businesses as workers get used to benefits of connectivity, says research

More than one third of office workers worldwide are using social networks to communicate with customers, according to research. And the growing variety of communication methods in the workplace is...

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Air transport industry set for e-ticketing deadline

Angelica Mari — 2008-05-09T10:55:00.000Z

Angelica Mari, Computing, Friday 9 May 2008 at 10:55:00

There are no plans to postpone May deadline despite protests, says IATA

National network of travel agents Advantage believes the switch to e-tickets will create a “shambles” in the sector and is urging authorities to delay the 31 May implementation deadline for...

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Schmidt: Google will explore further Yahoo collaboration

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-09T10:32:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Friday 9 May 2008 at 10:32:00

The recent trial of advertising co-operation could lead to further partnerships, says head of Google

Google will continue to consider co-operation with long-term rival Yahoo, according to chief executive Eric Schmidt. Last month Yahoo began a two-week trial of running adverts provided by the Mountain...

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Silver service from MySpace

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-08T17:56:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Thursday 8 May 2008 at 17:56:00

New platform will attract businesses to the social network

MySpace will launch a platform for promoting small businesses, to expand its user base. The Silver Squirrel service will offer templates to help firms build a customised business profile, said...

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P&O Ferries embraces Web 2.0 trend

Angelica Mari — 2008-05-07T17:58:00.000Z

Angelica Mari, Computing, Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 17:58:00

Analysis tools will help the ferry operator in monitoring behaviour on its web site

P&O Ferries is using a Web 2.0 tool to manage the content of its web site and gather information about consumer behaviour online....

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Yelllow pages publisher sees web strategy reap profit

Tom Young — 2008-05-06T16:36:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 16:36:00

Idearc hope to stem tide of falling investor confidence as information search market goes online

Yellow pages publisher Idearc saw quarterly profit rise 7.8 per cent to $111m (£56m) year on year, thanks to a more web-focused strategy....

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Media firms are slow to adopt new digital tools

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-06T12:55:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 12:55:00

Two thirds of media organisations have less than half the required technology in place, says survey

The world's media companies are failing to prepare for the digital market of the future, according to research by consultancy Accenture....

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Yahoo shares plummet after Microsoft deal collapses

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-06T11:28:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 11:28:00

But the door to further negotiation is still open, says chief executive Jerry Yang

Yahoo's shares plummeted 15 per cent yesterday, following Microsoft's decision to scrap its takeover plans. Last week the software giant raised its offer to $47.5bn (£24.1bn) or $33 per share,...

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Microsoft scraps Yahoo takeover bid

Bryan Glick — 2008-05-04T11:55:00.000Z

Bryan Glick, Computing, Sunday 4 May 2008 at 11:55:00

Software giant unwilling to raise bid further after threats by search firm to partner with Google

Microsoft has scrapped plans to buy Yahoo after failing to reach agreement on a price and as the struggling internet firm threatened to forge closer links with Google to repel...

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IBM unveils online marketplace for applications

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-02T15:14:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Friday 2 May 2008 at 15:14:00

The hardware giant will offer third party tools to businesses

IBM is to launch an online marketplace for applications later this year, aimed at small and medium sized businesses. Once complete, the site will allow customers to browse from a...

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iPlayer piling the pressure on worried ISPs

David Evans — 2008-05-01T10:09:00.000Z

David Evans, Computing, Thursday 1 May 2008 at 10:09:00

BCS view: the evolution of next-generation technologies is creating some friction

The BBC managed to upset ISPs recently by launching what has turned out to be an incredibly popular service - the BBC iPlayer....

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Microsoft may spend big to keep Yahoo staff

Neon Kelly — 2008-04-30T10:38:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 10:38:00

Shareholder court action reveals possibile staff retention plans at search engine

Microsoft has considered setting aside $1.5bn (£762m) for the retention of Yahoo staff if the company's takeover attempt proves successful....

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BSI produces new standard for web site development

Neon Kelly — 2008-04-29T17:14:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Tuesday 29 April 2008 at 17:14:00

The best practice guidelines will help businesses to maximise return on investment

A new British standard has been produced to help businesses manage and organise their web sites. The British Standards Institution (BSI) and online content firm Magus have developed a set...

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Online banking reaches new peak

Angelica Mari — 2008-04-29T12:18:00.000Z

Angelica Mari, Computing, Tuesday 29 April 2008 at 12:18:00

E-banking is now used by a third of UK’s web users, says study

Internet-based banking was used by a third of the UK’s online population – 10.9 million customers – during one month this year, according to research....

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