The most recent articles from VNU Business Publications

IBM throws a paddy

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-16T17:27:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Friday 16 May 2008 at 17:27:00

The World Community Grid will help tackle famine by developing a new form of rice

The University of Washington is to take on the global hunger crisis, by using IBM's World Community Grid to create a more resilient strain of rice....

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EEA and Microsoft to develop online green information portal

Tom Young — 2008-05-16T17:01:00.000Z

Tom Young, Computing, Friday 16 May 2008 at 17:01:00

Plan is to develop global repository of information for experts

The European Environment Agency (EEA) and Microsoft have announced a new five-year alliance to develop an environmental information portal for more than 500 million citizens across Europe....

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Welsh Assembly leases space for £200m datacentre

Janie Davies — 2008-05-16T16:43:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Friday 16 May 2008 at 16:43:00

A multi-million pound datacentre will create skilled jobs in Wales

The Welsh Assembly Government is leasing 70,000sq ft of space to a datacentre developer to create what will be one of Europe's most advanced datacentres....

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Yahoo chairman rebuffs Icahn

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-16T16:07:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Friday 16 May 2008 at 16:07:00

The company was right to turn down Microsoft, says Roy Bostock

Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock has hit back at Carl Icahn, following the investor's attempts to overthrow the company's board of directors....

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Becta renews Microsoft deal despite continuing licensing spat

Janie Davies — 2008-05-16T12:13:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Friday 16 May 2008 at 12:13:00

Education IT agency Becta has renewed its contract with Microsoft for another three years

Microsoft will provide software for schools for another three years, after extending its deal with Becta, despite the two organisations failing to reach an agreement over licensing terms....

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School plan is to build, not demolish

Janie Davies — 2008-05-15T18:52:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 18:52:00

Building Schools for the Future chief Tim Byles answers the critics of the controversial £45bn programme

Following scathing criticism from IT managers of the £45bn Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project, Computing spoke with Tim Byles, chief executive of the scheme’s operator, Partnerships for Schools,...

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IT startups need more cash

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-15T17:53:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 17:53:00

Investors challenge the government over knowledge-based economy plans

Venture capitalists (VCs) have challenged the government to increase support for technology startups, if it is to succeed in its plan to create a knowledge-based economy....

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Investment injection boosts digital content

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-15T17:43:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 17:43:00

Venture backing aids solid growth for businesses

Venture capital (VC) investment in Europe’s next-generation media firms has soared to its highest level in more than two years....

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Carl Icahn attempts to depose Yahoo board

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-15T17:32:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 17:32:00

The billionaire says the board's actions during Microsoft's attempted takeover were "unconscionable"

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has launched a battle to overthrow Yahoo's current board of directors, following the collapse of Microsoft's proposed takeover bid....

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University stacks up eco-friendly credentials

Neon Kelly — 2008-05-15T17:25:00.000Z

Neon Kelly, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 17:25:00

A green supercomputer has helped Sunderland to reduce its carbon footprint

Sunderland University has installed what it claims is one of the UK’s first eco-friendly supercomputers, capable of handling powerful processing tasks without the need for extra cooling....

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IT staff retain high hopes for pay rises

Janie Davies — 2008-05-15T17:14:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 17:14:00

Staff turnover is costing employers money, while employees chase ever higher salaries

IT professionals are expecting a 4.5 per cent pay rise this year, compared with only 3.3 per cent in 2007, according to a survey by recruitment group Computer People....

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Council praises child IT system

Janie Davies — 2008-05-15T16:53:00.000Z

Janie Davies, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 16:53:00

Integrated Children’s System a success, says Kingston Council

Kingston Borough Council has defended the much-criticised Integrated Children’s System (ICS), which has been blamed for keeping social workers at their desks when they should be in the field....

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Harnessing IT value

Joe Peppard — 2008-05-15T15:49:00.000Z

Joe Peppard, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 15:49:00

The challenges of IT management have shifted, leaving more CIOs with a pressing need to increase the value they deliver

The IT function is typically portrayed as an island, separated from the rest of the organisation. If you don’t believe me, just look at any organisation chart....

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We want to be in good company

Mark Samuels — 2008-05-15T15:45:00.000Z

Mark Samuels, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 15:45:00

Be in IT to win it: send in your nominations for the Computing Awards for Excellence Company Awards category

This year’s Computing Awards for Excellence are designed to recognise organisations that make widespread use of technology to improve the way we live and work....

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UK IT will have to diversify to survive

Mark Samuels — 2008-05-15T15:36:00.000Z

Mark Samuels, Computing, Thursday 15 May 2008 at 15:36:00

Outsourcing is here to stay so IT professionals will have to be flexible and expand their knowledge areas, says Mark Samuels

Computing reported last week that UK IT is in danger of losing skilled technology professionals overseas. Research from recruitment specialist Computer People suggests almost two-thirds of IT workers are looking...

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