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Kenny KamalBCS view: Wireless services are the way forward to cope with increasing demand for bandwidth
Man using a laptopIn the final part of our definitive guide to collaboration, John Skelton looks at the legal implications of collaborative technologies
Schoolchildren using computersUK IT education must change for young people to choose technology courses and careers, says the sector skills council
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Akhter touts energy-efficient hardware to tempt firms aiming to cut power bills
27 Aug 2008
AirportAirside buses monitored to prove efficiency of airport's service-level agreements  27 Aug 2008
UK call centreAlsbridge consultancy finds UK managers lack performance management tools  27 Aug 2008
One million more households gained access in the last year, according to the Office of National Statistics  27 Aug 2008
Sector skills council warns that lack of interest in IT among secondary school pupils could drag on the economy  27 Aug 2008
UK Apple advert claims iPhone can access all of the internet  27 Aug 2008
New ScanSafe report finds more malware was blocked in July than during the whole of 2007  27 Aug 2008
Children's database could be used to help with prosecution when police are granted access  26 Aug 2008
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EU flagsPrivacy fears over directive that will allow organisations to view emails, texts and web use  21 Aug 2008
Men using mobile phonesFirms recognise need for IT ­ – but staff must keep skills up to date  20 Aug 2008
Transport for London cuts its ties with the TranSys consortium and begins plans for its replacement  21 Aug 2008
Bath, Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh universities are all given funds for IT research projects  21 Aug 2008
Our monthly guide to leadership strategies for tackling today’s CIO challenge looks at skills  19 Aug 2008
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There I was last week, sitting at Intel Developers’ Forum in San Francisco, looking at a wealth of sexy new devices, wishing that I could lay my hands on a...   26 Aug 2008
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Prepare to be amazed
Some months ago I attended the most amazing demo, superficially on the subject of photos – and what we (by that I mean the world) can do with them –...   26 Aug 2008
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Rise of the Machines
‘Machines to scan faces of travellers at UK airports’ read the title of Chris Hope’s article on Stansted and Manchester airports’ facial recognition trials in the Telegraph on Tuesday. Uncertain...   21 Aug 2008
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Dancing to the right tune
Earlier this year I read a series of posts covering articles from the MIT Sloan School of Management and The Wall Street Journal which dealt with the causes and consequences...   21 Aug 2008
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Collaborative technology is all about people
As the term suggests, collaboration is about people first and foremost. If they see no value in collaborating, they won’t ­ – and they cannot be forced to do it.Just...   21 Aug 2008
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It's the end of the world as we know it
And now, the end is near; and so I face my final column. After eight years at the good ship Computing, I am sailing for pastures new.Well, I don’t have...   21 Aug 2008
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The definitive guide to green computing
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Computing Careers: Opportunities at Shell
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Computing debate: The future of money
An expert panel discuss the next generation of payment technology

Computing debate: The digital citizen
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21st August 2008
Virgin Trains is running a year behind schedule on its plans for onboard Wi-Fi internet access - we examine the problems. And how is the credit crunch affecting skills and career prospects for IT professionals? We discuss the latest evidence.
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14th August 2008
Schools are edging closer to the use of open source software - we examine the pros and cons of the move. And Co-operative Financial Services is starting a £150m IT change programme - we discuss the company's ambitious plans
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7th August 2008
The Cern nuclear physics lab in Geneva has switched on the particle accelerator it will use to uncover the secrets of the birth of the universe - we examine the technology supporting the project and the vast amounts of data it will create
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27 Aug 2008, 3.00pm, Live online

Implementing business intelligence (BI) tools has been a top priority for IT managers for some time – but many organisations that have introduced such systems are yet to fully realise the potential benefits of their investment. The key to successful BI is the combination of skills and expertise from both the IT department and the business divisions to deliver the ability for decision-makers to access the information and insight they need.

In this Computing web seminar, in association with Oracle, we look at the practical steps that will help IT managers to deliver BI systems that meet the needs of the business.

19 Jun 2008, 3.00pm, Live online

Privacy and data protection have become increasingly high-profile concerns for IT managers - to make sure a data loss scandal doesn’t happen to you. A new breed of products known as privacy-enhancing technologies are specifically designed to help organisations manage the increasingly complex and widely distributed information they store.

In this Computing web seminar, in association with Hitachi Data Systems, we examine the emerging tools, technologies and best practice in managing data and ensuring privacy of sensitive or confidential information.

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12 Jun 2008, 3.00pm, Live online

Better collaboration between employees and with external partners such as customers and suppliers can be an important way for mid-sized companies to make better use of resources and expertise from within and outside the firm. Web 2.0 technologies are opening up new ways to connect staff with relevant expertise and useful information.

This Computing web seminar, in association with IBM Express Advantage, examines the emerging tools, technologies and best practices for improving collaboration in mid-sized companies.

15 May 2008, 3.00pm, Live online

IT service management (ITSM) and improving the energy efficiency of technology are two of the highest priorities for IT managers this year. But few organisations realise that these two objectives can be linked together to achieve operational improvements in both.

ITSM tools such as ITIL are increasingly being introduced to deliver better service and support, but the scope for using such processes can extend even further. In this Computing web seminar, in association with IBM, we examine the best practice in using ITSM to improve your environmental credentials, enhance IT service and support, and cut costs.

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