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Dell Launches Private Cloud Systems
Dell is introducing a new suite of hardware software and services to support cloud computing infrastructures
Dell Fine Tunes Servers And Services For The Cloud
Dell has taken the wraps off new hardware, software and services offerings that are optimised for cloud computing environments
Businesses Heedless Of ‘Risky’ Clouds
A quarter of businesses are willing to use cloud computing, despite security concerns - but tight budgets are often holding them back
Budget Looks To Green Power, But IT Mostly Ignored
Despite the precarious state of public finances, the Chancellor has announced funding for a green investment bank - but, overall, technology did not get much airtime
Don’t Trust Cloud, Says Government Security Adviser
Firewalls block most public sector agencies from Internet applications due to perceived risks
UK Uses Space Data To Combat Climate Change
As well as helping to meet green goals, the new space centre will generate UK jobs
Data Centre Undergoes Tech Refresh While Still Live
A data centre belonging to Hounslow Borough Council has been refurbished and upgraded, while still operating a 'live' environment
IBM Hit With Another Mainframe Antitrust Complaint
TurboHercules filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission claiming that IBM is illegally creating a monopoly that is costing users billions of dollars
Future Storage Might Be Just Solid State And Tape
Storage technology will change drastically, but the only way to become more efficient is to understand what you have, and what you need, according to an eWEEK Europe panel debate
Berners-Lee To Head Institute For Web Science
The web pioneer will head an organisation based at universities in Oxford and Southampton
Analyst Questions Google TV Service
Google TV could be an exciting new search and video service or it could be just another Web TV experience with a tepid reception
Microsoft Plans Twitter-Like App For Business
Microsoft is exploring the idea of microblogging with an application now called OfficeTalk
Apple iPhone, Touch Gets Mainframe App
Mainframe users are now able to use their heavyweight applications on one of the most unlikely of devices, namely the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch
Petition Calls For End To VAT On IT Repairs
Manufacturers are killing the repair business to drive new sales, according to a petition calling for a tax incentive to kickstart a new green repair industry
UK Military Forces Google to Remove Street View Images
The UK government has forced Google to remove images from Street View which breached the Official Secrets Act, according to media reports
Novell Rejects Elliot Takeover Bid
Open source company Novell has responded to Elliot's hostile takeover bid, with a big "no".
Large Hadron Collider Sets Energy Accelerator Record
CERN scores another success with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), setting a record for highest energy yet achieved in a particle accelerator
Avatar Director To Speak At Wireless Show
James Cameron will be featured in a panel discussion about mobile technology at the CTIA Wireless 2010 convention in Las Vegas
Demand For Health Care IT Jobs On The Rise
Evidence from two new reports from health care IT industry organisations shows demand for health care-related technology jobs in the US is on the rise
Desktops Resurgent With Windows 7, New iMacs
Desktops are making a major comeback in 2010, thanks in part to adoption of Microsoft’s Windows 7, new Apple iMacs and stabilising prices, says new report
Novell Pulse Launch Hopes To Rival Google Wave
Novell plans to roll out its Google Wave-rivalling Pulse collaboration platform as a preview at Novell Brainshare
Facebook Users More Media Loyal Than Google
Facebook users are more loyal media websites than visitors from Google News, signalling it as a strong driver for traffic beyond its own site
Virgin Media First To Demo 200Mb UK Broadband
Home of the Future will host the nation’s fastest broadband, provided by Virgin Media, at the Ideal Home Show 2010
Microsoft Partners Citrix For Desktop Virtualisation
Microsoft and Citrix Systems have announced a partnership designed to promote the companies' end-to-end solutions for virtualisation
Siemens Announces 4,200 Job Cuts
Siemens is downsizing 4,200 jobs over the next two years, while reportedly preparing to spin off its IT division in the autumn of 2010
VMware Offers Discount On vSphere Essentials
Virtualisation solutions company VMware announced a 50 percent discount on its vSphere Essentials solution, aimed at cost-conscious businesses
NoSQL Database Movement Gains Ground
Recent announcements from Twitter and Digg underscore the growing awareness of NoSQL as an alternative to relational database management systems
New Server Cooling System Puts Blades In A Bucket
GRC's data centre cooling system saves energy costs and keeps things simple - by dunking standard blades vertically in a bath of coolant
Google Adds Latitude Widget to Mobile Maps
Google has improved search and added a widget for the Google Latitude location-sharing application to Google Maps for mobile 4.1