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Microsoft 'mega data centre'

Dublin data centre

Microsoft opens a new data centre in Dublin, the first of its size outside the US.

Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 review

Netgear delivers a much needed upgrade to its ReadyNAS rack mount appliance.

Focus on: Virtualisation

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IT PRO's special report on virtualisation. Is it right for you?

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Reviews Round-up: Firefox burns brightly

This week, we looked at digital pens, small NAS boxes, a mobile workstation from HP and the latest browser update from Firefox.

Friday Jul 3

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Cloud computing

Oracle exec calls Amazon’s cloud model 'unprofitable'

A senior Oracle executive thinks the 'renting hardware' model of cloud computing is unprofitable.

Thursday Jul 2

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Oracle brings Fusion Middleware 11g in the UK

Oracle has launched its next generation of middleware in the UK today with a focus on reducing complexity and integration problems.

Thursday Jul 2

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Midsized companies crushed under spreadsheets

IBM research reveals that the hassle dealing with spreadsheets is costing some businesses time and money.

Wednesday Jul 1

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Dublin data centre

Microsoft opens 'mega data centre' in Dublin

Microsoft will open a new data centre in Dublin tomorrow, the first one of its size outside the US, for its cloud computing and online services.

Tuesday Jun 30

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Need to Know: Cloud computing

The IT buzzword for 2009 and probably 2010, but what does it mean for businesses?

Monday Jun 29

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EMC gives Data Domain more time to mull over offer

EMC today announced it is extending the deadline of its offer for Data Domain until 10 July.

Monday Jun 29

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Samsung to drop HDD for SSD?

Several reports have claimed that Samsung has stopped development of 1.8 inch hard disks so the company can concentrate on the SSD market.

Monday Jun 29

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Reviews Round-up: iPhone 3GS vs Touch Pro2

This week we look at a new ProBook laptop and a heavy duty server from HP, while the iPhone 3GS and HTC latest Touch duke it out in the phone stakes.

Friday Jun 26

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Seagate says SSD products are on their way

An executive at tech firm Seagate confirmed today that the company would be making SSD-based products, but kept quiet about the details.

Friday Jun 26

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Malicious insiders could hurt cloud computing

The future will see many businesses asking questions about how their data is secured in the cloud.

Thursday Jun 25

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Half of IT pros 'don’t know' what cloud computing is

A survey released today by Version One has shown that almost half of the senior IT professionals it questioned don’t know what cloud computing is.

Wednesday Jun 24

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EMC to reduce complexity with management tools

Executives from EMC claim that complexity is the issue and management tools the solution in its products.

Wednesday Jun 24

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Oracle sales down, but gaining ground in Europe

The IT giant has reported a drop in software sales, while beating analysts’ forecasts and still growing in Europe.

Wednesday Jun 24

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European supercomputers muscle in on top 500 list

Even though the top 10 is still dominated by the US, two European supercomputers have crept into the top 500 list of the superior systems.

Tuesday Jun 23

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EMC dreams of a virtual world

Will EMC's dreams to virtualise everything and put it in the cloud come true?

30 May 2009

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Focus on... Flexible working

Flexible working has many benefits to offer businesses and individuals alike. But only if it's done properly. The technology is there, but what else do you need to bear in mind? We answer some (...)

15 May 2009

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Focus on... Storage

Focus on... Storage

What do IT decision makers need to consider when it comes to choosing the right type of storage for business?

22 Apr 2009

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Cloud storage for backing up your mobile phone

Although cloud storage isn’t a particularly new concept in computing, it is becoming more popular in the world of mobile communications - here's three ways to secure your mobile data.

6 Apr 2009

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Taking green IT beyond the data centre

The ‘greening’ of IT began in the data centre, with a focus on server consolidation and cooling, but is now spreading to all levels of the IT infrastructure.

23 Feb 2009

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Is storage as a service back?

The silver lining of cloud computing could be storage as a service.

13 Feb 2009

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    Blogs

Would James Bond have had a Facebook account?

6 Jul 2009

One of the most amazing stories I've heard in a while. The wife of the new head of the MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service no less, thought that it would be a good idea (...)

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Mozilla CEO says it’s too soon for the next Google

6 Jul 2009

No-one has made a business out of Web 2.0 - not in the traditional sense of business success, the IPO. Nearly $30 billion has gone into Web 2.0 startups since 2001; why (...)

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Is Microsoft right to launch free security software?

19 Nov 2008

The news today that Microsoft is axing its fledgling Windows OneCare subscription-based security product for desktop SoHo and consumer users was of little surprise to most (...)

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CA - IT Governance that lets you bring more to the table

Visit CA's Data Recovery, Protection, Management and Compliance resource centre today. Access free trial downloads, videos, the latest ARCServe review, and the latest white papers and case studies.

 
Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

Extreme Data Storage Digital Magazine

The Future of Storage

In association with HP, IT PRO examines the future of storage, looking at HP's Storage Works 9100, customer viewpoints, and previous cutting edge incarnations. HP's UK Enterprise Storage Product Manager also discusses how video and compliance are changing storage needs.

 
Best practices for delivering remote support

Are you the world's smartest database professional?

Quiz from Oracle

Get in the top 10 scores and submit your own questions to the quiz.

 
Netbooks vs Notebooks

Securing Data on Your Notebook

SME’s rely on notebooks for the safe running of their business, but don’t think about security and data protection. This guide will help them so they’ll be protected even if a notebook gets stolen, lost or simply stops working.

 
Netbooks vs Notebooks

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Dell Outlet are giving one lucky user the chance to win a Dell Notebook

 
The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The Ultimate Blackberry Guide

The BlackBerry has changed mobile communications forever.

This guide covers all the latest models, shows you how to set up your handset, walks you through the advanced services, looks at third-party applications, reviews the essential accessories and of course provides hundreds of hints and tips on how to make the most of your BlackBerry.

Buy the guide here today, and tap into your Blackberry’s true power.

 
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