Microsoft has released the first service pack for its Exchange Server 2010 that promises a range of extensive additions
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2010
Cisco Buys ExtendMedia For Online Video Management
As part of its belief that online video will dominate Internet traffic, Cisco has acquired ExtendMedia to help it manage online video content
PC World Owner Pinged Over Dumping Customer Data
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ruled that PC World's owner, DSG Retail Ltd, has breached the Data Protection Act
‘Zero Clients’ Could Cut Bills And Emissions
One PC can serve applications to many users, in a radical thin client system which could help small businesses and the third world, says NComputing's Paul Gullett
Dell Raises 3PAR Offer To Silence HP
Dell has upped its offer for cloud storage vendor 3PAR by an extra £65 million, which has been accepted by the company's board of directors
HP Strengthens Database Portfolio With Stratavia Buy
HP has not been distracted by 3Par after it revealed that it has acquired database and data centre automation vendor Stratavia
Adobe Patches Critical Shockwave Flaws
Adobe has patched a number of critical security vulnerabilities for its Shockwave Player, that exposed user's systems to potential hijacking
Dell Slips Down UK PC Shipment Table
PC shipments in the UK for Dell have plummeted alarmingly, with Gartner recording a 22 percent fall during the second quarter for the company
iPad, Kindle Sales Suggest Coming Tablet Tsunami
Tablets deliver such new levels of portability and ready access to information that IT managers better get ready to support them
Charge Back To Move Forward
With budgets tightening, IT managers need to identify how different departments use IT resources and how they can be charged accordingly, says Andy Hardy
IT Issues Compound Fire Service Spending Row
Fire Service facilities are standing empty due to delays in rolling out new computer systems, reports claim
10 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Its Security Response
Over the years, Microsoft has seen plenty of evidence that it needs to improve its response to security alerts. Here's what it should do now
Companies Face Millions In Windows 7 Migration Costs
Upcoming migrations from Windows XP to Windows 7 bode well for IT pros with the right skills but portend tough times for IT budget-holders
Green Data Centres: A Quest For PUE-rity
The PUE efficiency measure is barely three years old but may be obsolete, says Andrew Donoghue - but it's the best green data centre metric we have for now
Red Hat Launches Open Cloud Platform
Red Hat announces updates to its Cloud Foundations portfolio with a focus on openness and portability
Details Of Windows Binary Planting Bug Revealed
The list of apps affected by binary planting bugs includes programs such as Mozilla Firefox and Adobe Photoshop, as well as Microsoft apps like PowerPoint 2010
Details Of Worst Breach Of US Military Computers Revealed
A US Defense Department official discusses details of a formerly classified cyber-attack that he described as the worst breach of U.S. military computers in history.
SolarWinds Offers Free Data Centre Virtualisation Tool
VM Console is SolarWinds' second community-driven data centre virtualisation tool to be offered free of charge
Google Launches Skype-Killer Phone Service
Google's new Gmail phone-calling service presents a challenge to Skype, as well as Gmail's email competitors
Apple iPad Predicted To Beat Off Tablet Rivals
Apple is set to enjoy at least a few years of domination with its iPad tablet, despite the growing number of alternative devices
Rambus Hits IBM With Lawsuit Over Patent Ruling
Rambus continues to explore its legal options after it slapped IBM with a lawsuit in order to contest a US Patent and Trademark Office ruling
Apple Update Patches 13 Mac Vulnerabilities
A security update from Apple for Mac OS X has been issued which patches 13 vulnerabilities, some of them serious
LTE Set For Takeoff In 2012
The rollout of 4G mobile technologies such as LTE should begin in 2012, according to a new report from Juniper Research
Desktop Virtualisation – Worth The Cost?
Centralising desktops and getting rid of PCs is a green move which could save money, but users should watch the implementation costs
BT Rapped Again By ASA Over Broadband Advert
BT has been pinged by the Advertising Standards Authority yet again, following complaints over BT's advertised broadband speeds
Zurich Insurance Fined £2.28m For Data Loss
The UK Financial Services Authority has fined Zurich Insurance £2,275,000 for failing to prevent the loss of customers’ confidential information
Apple Spurns O2’s Green Phone Ranking
The UK's first eco mobile phone rating scheme launched today, examining the overall environmental impact of devices during their lifespan
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta: Review
The Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 beta adds Dynamic Memory host memory management and RemoteFX to enhance VDI implementations
HP WebOS Tablet To Boost iPad Competition
HP, Android and RIM all plan to introduce tablets in the next six months that could have the features and performance to challenge Apple’s iPad
ARM Taking Aim At Green Server Space
Chip designer ARM is looking to move into the low-end server space through virtualisation support