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Welsh speed

North Wales high speed internet with public-private sector scheme.

The IBM brain

Researchers team up to simulate what the brain is capable of.

Unruly workers

Bandwidth is being sucked up by non-work applications,

    Latest Networking News

Ofcom looks to make ISPs more open on broadband speeds

Will ISPs make it easier for customers to find out what speed they will actually get?

Thursday Dec 4

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IPv6 growth rate jumps 300 per cent

Over the past two years, the adoption of IPv6 increased significantly, helped by developing countries which don't have to deal with IPv4 networks.

Thursday Dec 4

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BT Wi-Fi usage doubles in 2008

With millions of minutes of traffic, is this the peak for Wi-Fi usage in the UK?

Wednesday Dec 3

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Wireless internet spectrum

FCC spectrum sell-off may require free internet service

The US communications body is considering a proposal to require the winning bidder in its next spectrum auction to offer a free wireless internet service as part of the deal.

Wednesday Dec 3

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Energy giant networks with C&W

The energy company operating under the British Gas name gets next generation telecoms like Tesco and Thames Water before them.

Tuesday Dec 2

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Enthusiasts bring Linux to the iPhone

Basic port doesn't actually do much yet, but could pave the way for greater choice for iPhone users.

Monday Dec 1

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Scottish council staff go mobile

Dumfries and Galloway have signed up to mobilise staff using a variety of devices and connectivity in its rural areas.

Monday Dec 1

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Internet speed boost for Welsh economy

North Wales will get high speed internet thanks to a public-private sector networking scheme.

Thursday Nov 27

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One in three workers do ‘whatever they want’

Bandwidth is being sucked up by non-work applications, while broadband speeds in the UK still leave a lot to be desired.

Wednesday Nov 26

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Green-powered data farm to be built

THUS and IVI are collaborating to construct a 100 per cent renewable energy data source in Scotland.

Monday Nov 24

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IBM and academia work on human brain simulation

Researchers team up to simulate and emulate what the brain is capable of.

Monday Nov 24

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Update: Hospitals still recovering from computer virus

The downed hospital systems are expected to be back online sometime next week.

Friday Nov 21

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Thames Water connects staff to single network

The UK's largest utility company signs a deal with C&W to manage data and telephony with a unified infrastructure.

Thursday Nov 20

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Photos: Violet's internet of things

The maker of the Nabaztag internet-connected rabbit is back with the Mir:ror - a personal RFID reader.

Wednesday Nov 19

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Public Sector Roundup: Smart tech upgrades

Civica’s Spydus boasts smartcards for libraries, Yotta maps roads using 3D technology, Capgemini is digitally glued into Welsh Water while Steria partners with Land Registry.

Wednesday Nov 19

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    Latest Networking Features

TalkTalk advertised in a Carphone Warehouse retail store

Is TalkTalk vulnerable to takeover?

The telephony and broadband division of Carphone Warehouse is set to be sold. Why is Carphone selling and who is likely to be interested…

18 Nov 2008

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Defending Europe against cyber attack

How ENISA helps EU member states with national cyber defences, as well as securing European-wide business networks.

22 Oct 2008

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Intel

Tera Scale Lab: Where hardware meets software

During a recent visit to Santa Clara in California, IT PRO took a look round Intel’s Tera Scale project, where the company researches the hardware and software of the future.

11 Sep 2008

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Big IT for CERN's particle smashing experiment

CERN's Large Hadron Collider isn't just the largest experiment in history, it's also a massive IT project linking hundreds of thousands of computers - and could change how we share and analyse data.

8 Sep 2008

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Q&A: Motorola's enterprise VP John Coon

Acquisitions, restructuring and more mobility innovations feature in the future for Motorola.

26 Aug 2008

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Q&A: Plusnet's Neil Armstrong

Plusnet reveals how it overcame a 'horrific year' to grow an even larger customer base.

14 Aug 2008

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    Blogs

Simon Bisson & Mary Branscombe

The ColdFusion Renaissance

4 Dec 2008

Most years you'll see an "is ColdFusion dead?" article. Like the infamous bad penny that keeps turning up it's a meme that just won't die. So if it's a story we keep seeing, (...)

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Mark Tennent

Christmas Three

4 Dec 2008

SpeedMail is a little something we’ve used for over a year. It does exactly what it's meant to do, by speeding the sorting and filing of emails as Apple’s Mail receives (...)

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Mike Skuse

Fennec

4 Dec 2008

The Fennec Fox is “a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara Desert of North Africa which has distinctive very large ears” according to the mighty Wikipedia. However the (...)

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    Latest Networking Reviews

Lexmark X560n

Rating: 5

This well featured multifunction printer is designed to be the office workhorse. Does it meet with Simon Williams' approval? Read on to find out.

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    Latest Videos in Networking

Video: Q&A with Pankaj Manglik, chief executive of Proxim Wireless

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We sat down with Pankaj Manglik, president and chief executive of wireless networking specialist Proxim Wireless to discuss networking trends,...

 

    Latest Networking How Tos & Tutorials

Using LogMeIn Ignition and a USB stick to connect remotely to a PC.

Want to have access to your files, applications and intranet services without carrying a laptop? We show you how you can do it step-by-step.

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    Specials

The Guide

SONY EXCLUSIVE

Sony VAIO Z21

In the latest of our exclusive insights into the VAIO range; Tim Danton takes a look at the ultraportable Z21.

 
The Guide

Business notebooks: the guide

The Video Guide

We explain how to make wireless work for your business, how to manage a mobile fleet and how to secure notebooks on the move!

 
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