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Wikipedia search to challenge Google

Wikipedia search to challenge Google

TOP STORY Posted at 9:44AM, 12th May 2008
New semantic tool could allow encyclopedia to challenge existing search engines. Read more

RIM launches 3G BlackBerry

RIM launches 3G BlackBerry Posted at 9:29AM, 12th May 2008
New "Bold" handset is the PDA maker's first to support HSDPA for high-speed data. Read more

MySpace promotes openness with data sharing scheme

MySpace promotes openness with data sharing scheme Posted at 5:56PM, 9th May 2008
MySpace attempts to revive slowing traffic by making its data openly available to sites such as Yahoo and eBay. Read more

EDF powers up remote monitoring data network

EDF powers up remote monitoring data network Posted at 5:18PM, 9th May 2008
The energy provider is using mobile routers as part of its communications network for monitoring substations across London and the South East. Read more

Microsoft previews a quiet May Patch Tuesday

Microsoft previews a quiet May Patch Tuesday Posted at 5:00PM, 9th May 2008
Four bugs to be fixed as part of its monthly patching cycle, with three rated 'critical' and affecting a wide range of software. Read more

Week in Review: Microsoft cuts ties with Yahoo

Posted at 4:01PM, 9th May 2008
Microsoft finally gives up on its long and protracted takeover bid. We also looked at ID cards, sewer broadband, lie detectors, future wireless, and a new botnet king is crowned. Read more

File sharing infects 500,000 computers

Posted at 3:19PM, 9th May 2008
McAfee reveal details on what it calls the most significant malware outbreak since 2005, as peer-to-peer networks look under threat. Read more

US politicians to debate net neutrality

Posted at 1:23PM, 9th May 2008
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation that, if passed, will bar network providers from discriminating against some internet content. Read more

Free software battles Microsoft Office for market share

Posted at 12:08PM, 9th May 2008
Users are turning to legal free software more and more in an effort to cut the cost of computing and increase personal choice. Read more

Manchester upgrades CCTV network

Posted at 11:33AM, 9th May 2008
The city council confirms faith in CCTV with order to upgrade analogue surveillance technology in line with network IP migrations plans. Read more

Deduplication leads new storage tech

Posted at 10:42AM, 9th May 2008
The compression method and other innovations are key to managing storage costs in the face of smaller IT budgets, a Gartner analyst has said. Read more

Google warming up to YouTube and Yahoo

Posted at 9:31AM, 9th May 2008
The company's annual shareholder meeting outlines Google's plans for the next year, with Yahoo and how to monetise YouTube, chief topics of concern. Read more

End of the road for 3.5 inch, fibre channel

Posted at 8:11AM, 9th May 2008
Seagate predicts 3.5 inch drives and fibre channel interfaces are on the way out, in favour of smaller form factors and SAS. Read more

Dell releases virtualisation optimised servers

Posted at 6:46PM, 8th May 2008
Looks to push virtualisation into the mainstream with new PowerEdge servers backed up with enhanced consultation services. Read more

UK retail IT investment stagnates

Posted at 5:18PM, 8th May 2008
Sixth annual report on IT in retail has revealed that investment levels remain the same as last year, while refresh cycles are getting longer. Read more

Srizbi now the dominant spam botnet

Posted at 5:02PM, 8th May 2008
Research by Marshal claims the last two months have seen the botnet Srizbi dramatically growing in threat. Read more

ID scheme costs rise further

Posted at 4:07PM, 8th May 2008
In its biannual report the IPS has estimated that the cost of the ID card scheme has risen by nearly a third. Read more

End2End seals SMS delivery deal with KLM

Posted at 3:52PM, 8th May 2008
Passengers with the Dutch airline carrier will be receiving flight status notifications thanks to the mobile messaging provider. Read more

Bournemouth wins fibre broadband sewer network

Posted at 3:03PM, 8th May 2008
Bournemouth is chosen by H2O Networks as the first city to implement a sewer broadband network system throughout its homes and businesses. Read more

Lie detectors to combat benefit fraud

Posted at 1:27PM, 8th May 2008
Following the success of a voice analysis pilot project to combat benefit fraud, the government has announced more funding. Read more

Facebook now a target for Microsoft

Posted at 12:31PM, 8th May 2008
Report suggests that the popular social networking site may face a full takeover offer after the collapse of Microsoft's move on Yahoo. Read more

Virtualisation of storage is 'tepid', says analyst

Posted at 12:16PM, 8th May 2008
Despite being a hot topic, virtualisation of storage isn't being taken up as quickly as many think, a Forrester analyst has said. Read more

Customers up and losses down at Virgin Media

Posted at 10:46AM, 8th May 2008
A rare piece of good news from the embattled cable operator, as churn rates dropped, new customers are up and first quarter losses are cut by two thirds. Read more

Hillingdon gets storage savvy

Posted at 10:03AM, 8th May 2008
West London borough upgrades its storage to Compellent as part of an IT reorganisation. Read more

BlackBerry awards honour female tech achievement

Posted at 8:31PM, 7th May 2008
RIM champions and showcases the success of females in the sector with its Women & Technology Awards. Read more

Huge growth forecast for mobile ad spending

Posted at 5:38PM, 7th May 2008
A new analyst report forecasts annual growth of over 40 per cent as handset improvements offer cost-effective communication streams. Read more

South Somerset goes mobile

Posted at 4:55PM, 7th May 2008
The south west district council will get mobile services for its staff as part of a new voice telecoms deal with Thus. Read more

Whitbread saves millions on card handling

Posted at 4:23PM, 7th May 2008
Transaction costs are cut and customer service improved following the roll-out of card payment solution throughout all Whitbread businesses Read more

Toshiba pimps its portables

Posted at 3:45PM, 7th May 2008
New laptop model aimed at "design-conscious" consumers and professionals, but vendor plans to offer personalised designs, starting in France. Read more

Mobile tech boosts aid workers' ability to help

Posted at 3:13PM, 7th May 2008
Non-governmental organisations are making good use of mobile innovations to help improve the lives of people around the world, a new report has shown. Read more

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