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IBM industrialises silicon and optical nanotechnology for big data
IBM has invented a chip that combines photonics and silicon on a single 90nm die capable of transferring data at 25Gbps. Chips and processors | 10 Dec 2012
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Emulex buys Endace for $130m
Networking company Emulex hopes to boost its performance management skills by acquiring Endace IT suppliers | 06 Dec 2012
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Networking services market to fall in next two years
While more than half of firms have used networking services, just 33% plan to use them again over the next two years, says research News | 23 Nov 2012
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EU gives green light to £530m superfast broadband plans
The government has been given the green light by the European Union to roll out £530m in broadband funding, intended to bring superfast broadband to 90% of homes, and a minimum speed of 2Mbps. News | 20 Nov 2012
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Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D;
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions? Analysis | 19 Nov 2012
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Cisco buys Cloupia for $125m
Networking giant Cisco continues to add to its arsenal with the acquisition of datacentre software company Cloupia IT suppliers | 15 Nov 2012
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Cisco profits jump 18% thanks to datacentre strategy
Cisco reports an 18% rise in profits, hitting $2.1bn for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013, on the back of its integrated datacentre systems News | 14 Nov 2012
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BT wins Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire broadband contract
Telecoms giant BT has won yet another of the BDUK contracts for rolling out superfast broadband, but it is still waiting for approval from the EU News | 12 Nov 2012
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BT trials 10Gbps line in Cornwall
BT is trialling a 10Gbps broadband connection using ZTE kit to a business in Cornwall in an attempt to future proof its network News | 09 Nov 2012
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BT: “We weren't meant to be the choice for Cumbria”
Liv Garfield, head of BT’s Openreach division, defends BT’s dealings with the £40m bid to roll out superfast broadband across rural Cumbria News | 01 Nov 2012
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Mandatory carbon reporting: Indirect emissions guidelines for IT managers
As the UK government announces mandatory carbon reporting for listed companies, how are IT managers to interpret guidelines on indirect emissions? Feature
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How to make your network green
Make sure your network and datacentre run efficiently as part of a green networking strategy Feature
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Buyer's Guide: How to upgrade to IPv6
IPv6 is an increasingly hot topic in the networking industry. We examine the issues for older hardware support. Buyer's guide
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Buyer's Guide: Forrester reveals the value of IPv6 to the enterprise
IPv6 can support a new set of customers and offers the opportunity to generate revenue from digital services Buyer's guide
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Buyer's Guide: Tips for small companies on IPv6 migration
There is no rush to switch from IPv4 to IPv6, but there is no harm in being prepared for IPv6. We look at the practical issues for SMEs. Buyer's Guide to IPv6
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BYOD policy gives London university users network access flexibility
A London university has undergone a network infrastructure upgrade to make way for a BYOD policy, offering staff and students more network access flexibility and capabilities. Case study
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Buyer's Guide: How to prepare your organisation for IPv6
The switch to IPv6 – on 6 June – shows just how imminent the transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is. Is your organisation ready? Feature
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Forrester: The next wave of virtualisation
Virtualisation is evolving. IT departments now have a raft of products to deploy within their infrastructure, optimised for virtualisation. Buyer's guide
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Cisco Live Europe 2012 Coverage
If you didn’t have a chance to make it out to the London ExCeL Centre, for Cisco Live Europe, read our coverage of the conference. Feature
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Computer Weekly / TechTarget IT priorities survey 2012
Learn which IT priorities are at the top of UK IT managers lists for 2012. Coverage from across our network includes cloud, budget cuts, networking, security, disaster recovery and more. IT priorities survey
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Forrester: Networking predictions for 2013
Senior Forrester analyst Andre Kindness reveals his predictions for the networking industry in 2013 Opinion
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Tackling the challenges of the next-generation firewall
Security expert Brian Honan shares top tips on installing and maintaining a next-generation firewall Opinion
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3G review: Is next-generation mobile broadband ready for business?
Mobile broadband has undergone a makeover of late. Developments in technology, increased competition and falling prices mean it is getting easier to work on the road using a mobile dongle. The question still remains, however, should more businesses p... Opinion
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Google enters the fray in battle for smartphone technology patents
Patents equal real strategic value, right? It was only last week that Google, one of the world's largest technology companies, purchased Motorola Mobility in a deal worth $12.5bn. Opinion
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What is the point of BDUK?
Guy Jarvis, director at NextGenUs UK, on Broadband Delivery UK's bidding guide for local authorities and others interested in taking part in the government's £530m rural broadband programme. Opinion
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Security zone: Mobile malware is already costing you money
Mobile malware has already been predicted, and it is fair to say that it is now here. There are already numerous exploits and scams in the wild that have been used to exploit users and mobile devices alike. Opinion
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Think Tank: What are the security implications of putting a smart meter in every UK home?
The government is planning to put a smart meter in every home in the UK by 2017 as a step towards a smart grid, but what are the security implications? Opinion
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Don’t let techno-babble cloud your judgement
Robert Morgan believes businesses must fully understand what cloud computing actually is and what it means to them as 2011 inevitable brings with it a new wave of cloud hype in the outsourcing sector. Opinion
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Why FTTC isn’t enough and how the UK might do more
The UK government recently announced its strategy to deliver improved rural broadband services - one of the longstanding and well-documented problems facing the UK. The ambition to construct the best broadband network in Europe by 2015 is admirable, ... Opinion
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Government broadband strategy will fail unless fibre rates are challenged
The government strategy for broadband fails to address the taxation of fibre-optic infrastructure and puts at risk the creation of a regulatory and policy environment which would allow the market to deliver. Opinion
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A tour of London’s Victorian sewers: Geo Networks cabling system
Computer Weekly takes a tour of Wick Lane sewers to see how Geo Networks works in partnership with Thames Water to house its fibre cabling system. Photo Story
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CW500: BBC CTO John Linwood on broadcasting the Olympics
BBC CTO John Linwood talks about the most ambitious coverage of a sporting event to date, and the ongoing IT transformation at the broadcaster. Video
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IT leaders head to Blenheim Palace for triathlon
The managing directors of some of the UK's biggest IT companies are competing in a triathlon at Blenheim Palace for Sports Relief Video
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The IT that serves Wimbledon 2011
IBM provides an integrated end-to-end scoring system that delivers live tennis results to the BBC TV graphics, on-court scoreboards, match information displays, official web site and Wimbledon's own iPhone app. Photo Story
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How pay-as-you-behave technology could transform car insurance
New IT systems can help calculate unique insurance premiums based on driver behaviour Photo Story
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Video: Technology makeover - CIO spends over £1m on house renovation
Rather than build an indoor swimming pool or make room for tennis courts, Kevin O'Connor, CIO at Paddy Power, has spent £200,000 on a home automation system for his London home as part of a house renovation project costing over £1m. Video
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Video: The Blog Awards Winners - How does it feel to have won?
The IT Blog Awards were held at The Delfina last week, in this video we catch up with some of the winners to find out how it feels to have been voted top blog by the public. Video
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Unified Comms for the smaller business
Bob Tarzey from Quocirca looks at how smaller businesses can benefit from deploying unified communications Photo Story
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Cumbrian broadband conference: BT fights for Cumbrian broadband deal
Cumbrian broadband conference: BT's strategy Podcast
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Orange silences noisy phone calls
Orange has launched what it claims to be the biggest advance in voice calls in 20 years. The so-called HD Voice uses noise cancellation technology to improve the clarity of mobile phone sound by filtering out background noise. Podcast
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Supplier profile: Cisco
In this Cisco supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
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Networking and IPv6
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London 2012 Olympic Games Coverage
Read all our London Olympics IT coverage so far including IT preparations, the website, power concerns and the creation of thousands of new jobs. guide
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Supplier Profile: Fujitsu
A special report which analyses the challenges facing Fujitsu, financial performance, services offered, its place in the market and future strategy. Supplier Profile
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The network administrators’ guide
In our network administrator tutorial, learn about network security and network management. guide
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IBM industrialises silicon and optical nanotechnology for big data
IBM has invented a chip that combines photonics and silicon on a single 90nm die capable of transferring data at 25Gbps. Chips and processors
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Emulex buys Endace for $130m
Networking company Emulex hopes to boost its performance management skills by acquiring Endace IT suppliers
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Networking services market to fall in next two years
While more than half of firms have used networking services, just 33% plan to use them again over the next two years, says research News
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EU gives green light to £530m superfast broadband plans
The government has been given the green light by the European Union to roll out £530m in broadband funding, intended to bring superfast broadband to 90% of homes, and a minimum speed of 2Mbps. News
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Why Cisco chooses acquisition over R&D;
As networking giant Cisco buys its ninth company in less than a year, Computer Weekly asks, why the focus on acquisitions? Analysis
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Cisco buys Cloupia for $125m
Networking giant Cisco continues to add to its arsenal with the acquisition of datacentre software company Cloupia IT suppliers
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Cisco profits jump 18% thanks to datacentre strategy
Cisco reports an 18% rise in profits, hitting $2.1bn for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2013, on the back of its integrated datacentre systems News
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BT wins Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire broadband contract
Telecoms giant BT has won yet another of the BDUK contracts for rolling out superfast broadband, but it is still waiting for approval from the EU News
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BT trials 10Gbps line in Cornwall
BT is trialling a 10Gbps broadband connection using ZTE kit to a business in Cornwall in an attempt to future proof its network News
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BT: “We weren't meant to be the choice for Cumbria”
Liv Garfield, head of BT’s Openreach division, defends BT’s dealings with the £40m bid to roll out superfast broadband across rural Cumbria News
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