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House of FraserManagement

IT returns to the shop window at House of Fraser

Two years ago, the retailer scrapped the IT director’s role. Now, the firm’s top technology job has been reinstated - and he talks exclusively to Computing

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Tools of the architect's trade

Laying the IT foundations for a successful business is a challenging task at the best of times, but there are range of platforms and tools that can help, as Martin Courtney reports

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NHS staffPublic Sector

Reviews show NHS IT did not heed warnings

National Programme for IT suffers from issues detected when it began

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Ian MarriottManagement

Outsourcing and cost control: the Gartner view

Gartner analyst Ian Marriott offers advice and guidance on IT cost control and how it affects an organisation's relationship with outsourcing providers

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Cloud computingInternet

So, what is cloud computing, exactly?

Netevents.tv jargon-buster video helps to explain what the latest trend is all about

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ID cardPublic Sector

Government forced to again deny ID cards U-turn

Key statutory procedures delayed, raising further doubts about future of controversial programme 25 Jun 2009

Microsoft details Windows 7 discounts for UK buyers

Discounts to replace upgrade price in Europe, plus further deals for pre-orders 25 Jun 2009

IT wages down four per cent

IT executives wanting more money should look outside the sector, says job adviser 25 Jun 2009

Government aims to widen use of smart ticketing

Transport secretary Lord Adonis promises consultation in the summer on possible incentives 25 Jun 2009

Controversy in Parliament over cyber security strategy

Minister ordered to House of Commons to respond to Tory questions 25 Jun 2009

Government launches UK’s first cyber security strategy

New plan will aim to increase risk monitoring and information sharing capabilities 25 Jun 2009

European server sales fall 40 per cent

Decline has continued for past 12 months, with fewer than half a million machines shipped in second quarter of 2009 25 Jun 2009

Woolworths brand reborn online

New owner Shop Direct relaunches web operation with popular items sold by the defunct retailer 25 Jun 2009

Gartner forecasts drop in PC shipments

Success of mini-notebooks can't halt decline, but things should pick up by 2010 25 Jun 2009

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Management

The true cost of data collection

Firms holding personal data must be open with customers ­ and accountable for errors 25 Jun 2009

IT returns to the shop window at House of Fraser

Two years ago, the retailer scrapped the IT director’s role. Now, the firm’s top technology job has been reinstated - and he talks exclusively to Computing 25 Jun 2009

How government plans for Digital Britain affect UK IT

Computing examines the winners and losers in the government’s plan for the future role of technology throughout the UK, and asks IT experts for their opinion on the report and its recommendations 25 Jun 2009

Reviews show NHS IT did not heed warnings

National Programme for IT suffers from issues detected when it began 25 Jun 2009

Unheeded warnings highlight NHS flaws

Publication of Gateway reviews highlights persistent warnings of problems 25 Jun 2009

Outsourcing can save money in the downturn

Firms must turn outsourcing to their advantage and form close working relationships 25 Jun 2009

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Cloud computingInternet

So, what is cloud computing, exactly?

Netevents.tv jargon-buster video helps to explain what the latest trend is all about 24 Jun 2009

N97Communications

Video: Nokia N97 hands on

A Nokia spokesman takes us through the features of the N97 22 Jun 2009

Ian MarriottManagement

Outsourcing and cost control: the Gartner view

Gartner analyst Ian Marriott offers advice and guidance on IT cost control and how it affects an organisation's relationship with outsourcing providers 24 Jun 2009

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Samsung N110

Review: Samsung N110 netbook

A good, but quite expensive, example of an archetypal netbook


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BusinessGreen blog

BusinessGreen blog

Businesses must move quickly to exploit "perfect green storm"

It's time for action stations. It is one of immutable truths of the court of public opinion that you can not hold...

V3.co.uk Labs

V3.co.uk Labs

The latest UK business technology: quick reviews and first impressions

Wolfram Alpha Google tool boosts search

A new tool launched today could give Firefox users more options when searching for key items, boosting the likelihood of them finding...

Talking outsourcing

Talking outsourcing

Comment and opinion on the latest in outsourcing and offshoring by Mark Kobayashi-Hillary

Infosys co-chairman makes government switch

So an Infosys executive has finally made it into the upper echelons of the Indian government, but it’s not the one everyone...

The industry view

The industry view

IT industry issues from Intellect, the UK's technology trade association

Reconnecting 1972

I’ve always wondered why we’ve not been back to the moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972....

From the coalface

From the coalface

IT manager Jason Slater discusses the technology challenges of a UK SME

Are you violating your broadband agreement?

One of the interesting things you will find if you read through the small print of the terms and conditions of your...

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