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1. Health warning

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Medical care -- United Kingdom, Medical care -- Government finance, Expenditures, Public -- Management, Expenditures, Public -- Social aspects, Company business management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

Pending cuts in the United Kingdom's public spending are seen to impact health budgets. Both the government and the opposition have vowed to protect health care spending from reductions. Comments from officials are also supplied.

Published
2010

2. Line management

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Social service -- Political aspects, Social service -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

Differences between the United Kingdom Conservative and Labor parties welfare programs are discussed. But both parties agree on the need for a tougher welfare regime. The Welfare Reform Act imposes payment cuts on claimants who do not meet requirements.

Published
2009

3. The saga continues

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Banking industry -- Economic aspects, Local government -- United Kingdom, Local government -- Iceland, Local government -- Management, Local government -- Finance, Banking industry, Company business management, Company financing, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

United Kingdom councils have beefed up their investment strategies following the collapse of Icelandic banks. Councils have been accused of complacency. Comments from officials are also supplied.

Published
2009

4. From pillar to post

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom. Post Office -- Management, Cabinet officers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Postal service -- Buildings, facilities, etc., Postal service -- Management, Company business management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

The United Kingdom government is planning to privatize Royal Mail based on the recommendations of postal affairs minister Pat McFadden. The plan has been opposed by lawmakers and the public. The decline in letter deliveries owing to digital media use has been cited as a reason for the plan.

Published
2009

5. A lost cause?

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Data security -- Management, Personal information -- Safety and security measures, Personal information -- Management, Government information -- Safety and security measures, Government information -- Management, Public institutions -- Information management, Company business management, Company systems management, Data security issue, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Published
2008

6. Less equal than others

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Pay equity -- Social aspects, Pay equity -- Laws, regulations and rules, Public employees -- Compensation and benefits, Public employees -- Political activity, Government regulation, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Published
2008

7. Made to measure

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom -- Health aspects, Fiscal policy -- Planning, Federal aid to community health services -- Planning, Prime ministers -- Health policy, Prime ministers -- Public relations, Company business planning, Company public relations, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Published
2007

8. Credit where it's due

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom -- Social policy, United Kingdom -- Economic aspects, Company business management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Published
2006

9. Sharing the caring?

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom -- Health policy, United Kingdom -- Social policy, Health care reform -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

A focus on the contents of British government's recent white paper on health and social care reforms is presented, and their pros and cons are discussed.

Published
2006

10. What its says on the tin

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom -- Economic aspects, Public finance -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

Reasons behind the United Kingdom's governments disinterest in encouraging voluntary sector bodies with long-term public sector contracts are explored.

Published
2005

11. Taking it on trust

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Elementary schools -- United Kingdom, Elementary schools -- Management, Elementary schools -- Finance, Company business management, Company financing, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

Self-governing trust schools' structure and governing practices in United Kingdom is analyzed.

Published
2006

12. Community scare

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom. National Health Service -- Planning, United Kingdom. National Health Service -- Economic aspects, United Kingdom -- Health policy, Community health services -- Finance, Community health services -- Forecasts and trends, Community health services -- Facility closures, Company financing, Market trend/market analysis, Company business planning, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government, Labour Party (United Kingdom) -- Health policy
Abstract

Almost 80 cottage hospitals in United Kingdom are on verge of closure because of financial crisis. Despite such problems, health secretary Patricia Hewitt's white paper indicates that Labor party will be opening many new community hospitals. It may be recalled that recent financial problems at the National Health Service forced Sir Nigel Crisp to resign as the chief executive of NHS.

Published
2006

13. NAO shake-up begins with adverts for two top posts

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Public officers -- Recruiting, Industry hiring, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Government
Abstract

The United Kingdom National Audit Office (NAO) is searching for individuals to fill up the positions of comptroller, auditor general and non-executive chair. The shake-up follows recommendations made by the Public Accountants Commission. The recommendation is aimed at preserving the NAO chief's independence.

Published
2008

14. Career Moves

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Risk management, Company service introduction, British Computer Society -- Service introduction -- Study and teaching, Information technology workers -- Vocational guidance, Technical education -- Service introduction -- Study and teaching, Risk management -- Study and teaching
Abstract

BCS dedicates course to risk management Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk The British Computer Society has launched a qualification in information risk management. The ISEB qualification is aimed at information security and […]

Published
2007

15. LogicaCMG catches them early to tailor skills

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Industry hiring, Company business planning, Computer services industry, Company personnel management, LogicaCMG PLC -- Planning -- Human resource management -- Training, Computer services industry -- Planning -- Human resource management -- Training, Graduate students -- Recruiting -- Training -- Planning
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.uk A scheme to recruit would-be under?graduates as employees and fund them through a BA degree course has been launched by IT services firm LogicaCMG.The move is aimed at […]

Published
2006

16. Novell to improve MS Office links

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Business application suite, Product enhancement, Novell Inc. -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product enhancement, Microsoft Corp. -- Alliances and partnerships -- Product enhancement, OpenOffice.org (Business application suite) -- Product enhancement, Microsoft Office 2007 (Business application suite) -- Product enhancement, Computer software industry -- Product enhancement -- Alliances and partnerships, Integrated software -- Product enhancement
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukIn a move to boost interoperability with Microsoft's Office 2007, Novell is to provide an Open XML plug-in for its edition of the open source Openoffice.org productivity suite. The […]

Published
2006

17. Westminster plans service boost with Wi-Fi network

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Wireless Internet access, Company business planning, Company service introduction, City councils -- Planning -- Usage, Wi-Fi -- Usage, Wireless Internet access -- Service introduction -- Planning -- Usage
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukWestminster City Council has approved plans to extend a wireless network across the London borough following a successful pilot.The Wireless City project is aimed at improving the council's services […]

Published
2006

18. News

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Information technology workers -- Surveys, Data processing services -- Surveys
Abstract

More firms centralising IT deliveryTash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukMore than 80% of businesses are centralising IT delivery into data?centres in a bid to increase efficiency and cut costs, a survey of 100 senior […]

Published
2006

19. NHS Scotland signs ?300m IT services deal

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Contract agreement, United Kingdom. National Health Service -- Contracts, Commercial associations -- Contracts
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukThe Scottish health service has signed a ?300m IT services contract with a consortium led by Atos Origin, which will cover the roll-out of Scotland's Emergency Care Summary system.The […]

Published
2006

20. Sun opens door to Java source code

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Open source software, Java, Sun Microsystems Ltd. -- Services, Public software -- Product information -- Usage, Computer industry -- Services -- Product information -- Usage, Java (Computer program language) -- Usage -- Product information
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.ukSun Microsystems has made the Java source code available to the open source community under the GNU General Public Licence.Sun has long hinted that it would open source […]

Published
2006

21. Ray Noorda, the pioneer behind rise of Novell, dies

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Novell Inc. -- Officials and employees, Noorda, Raymond J., Computer software industry -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukNetwork computing pioneer and former Novell chief executive Ray Noorda has died aged 82.Noorda was credited with building Novell, where he became chief executive in 1983, into the key […]

Published
2006

22. Accenture man to head ID and Passport Service

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United Kingdom. National Health Service -- Officials and employees
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukJames Hall, the Accenture executive who was responsible for the firm's ?2bn contract with the NHS's National Programme for IT, has been appointed as the first chief executive of […]

Published
2006

23. Milton Keynes to trial public Wimax network

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Company business planning, Company joint venture, Wireless voice/data service, Contract agreement, Internet service provider, Intel Corp. -- Joint ventures -- Contracts -- Service enhancement -- Planning, Pipex Ltd. -- Joint ventures -- Contracts -- Service enhancement -- Planning, City councils -- Contracts -- Usage, Semiconductor industry -- Joint ventures -- Contracts -- Service enhancement -- Planning, Wi-Max -- Usage, Internet service providers -- Joint ventures -- Contracts -- Service enhancement -- Planning, Wireless communication systems -- Services, Milton Keynes, England -- Service enhancement
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukMilton Keynes is to test a Wimax wireless network, in what its organisers say is the first trial of its kind in the UK.Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) […]

Published
2006

24. Complexity drives use

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Supply chain management software, Company business management, Market trend/market analysis, Technology application, Manufacturing industry -- Logistics -- Industry forecasts -- Technology application -- Usage -- Forecasts and trends, Supply chain management software -- Usage -- Technology application -- Forecasts and trends, Logistics -- Management -- Forecasts and trends -- Technology application -- Usage
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukManufacturers are increasingly turning to supply chain management (SCM) technology to deal with growing complexity, a study has found.Research firm Datamonitor said demand is coming from both smaller firms […]

Published
2006

25. Swifter speech recognition

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Microprocessor, Microprocessor upgrade, Processor architecture, Central processing units -- Research -- Product development, Microprocessors -- Research -- Product development, Voice recognition -- Product development -- Research, Processor architecture -- Research
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukResearchers at Carnegie Mellon University in the US have developed a chip architecture that supports speech recognition at speeds 10 times faster than current software-based technology. The technology is […]

Published
2006

26. Amazon offers coders computing on demand

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Computer services industry, Company service introduction, Amazon.com Inc. -- Service introduction, Electronic data processing -- Service introduction, Computer services industry -- Service introduction
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukOnline retailer Amazon has introduced a service offering computing power on demand to software developers.The Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) service has been launched as a limited beta through […]

Published
2006

27. Scientists on path to super-fast chip

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
United States. National Science Foundation -- Government finance, University of Rochester -- Research -- Government finance, Transistors -- Research -- Government finance
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukScientists at a US university are working on a new kind of transistor that could lead to computer chips that run thousands of times faster than existing desktop processors.The […]

Published
2006

28. Microsoft seeks way to improve web searches

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company business planning, User group, Microsoft Corp. -- Planning -- Service enhancement -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Database searching -- Service enhancement -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Planning, Internet/Web search services -- Service enhancement -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Planning, Computer software industry -- Planning -- Service enhancement -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, User groups -- Behavior -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Online searching -- Service enhancement -- Conferences, meetings and seminars -- Planning
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukMicrosoft researchers are seeking ways to improve internet search results by looking at how people use and interact with search engines.Accurately modelling and interpreting users' interactions with search engines […]

Published
2006

29. Mobile web access tackled

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company service development, Company Web site/Web page, Wireless voice/data service, Wireless telephone, Wireless voice/data device, University of Manchester -- Officials and employees -- Research, Cellular telephones -- Usage -- Service development, Wireless communication systems -- Services, Web sites -- Usage -- Research, Scientists -- Research -- Usage, Universities and colleges -- Officials and employees -- Research -- United Kingdom
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukUniversity of Manchester scientists are seeking to make the web more accessible from mobile devices.In a three-year project, they aim to draw on the experience of visually impaired people […]

Published
2006

30. Longhorn on the road to Linux compatibility

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
64-bit operating system, 32-bit operating system, Operating system, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development, Microsoft Windows Vista (Operating system) -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development, Operating systems -- Product development
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukThe next version of Windows Server - codenamed Longhorn - will include virtualisation technology that is interoperable with the open source Linux operating system.The move follows a tie-up with […]

Published
2006

31. Study seeks 'disappearing IT women'

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Information technology workers -- Surveys, Working women -- Surveys
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Researchers from the University of Salford are trying to find out why so many women leave the IT industry. The percentage of women in the IT workforce has […]

Published
2006

32. Pay rates for interim IT bosses rise

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company business management, MIS, Information technology workers -- Surveys, Compensation management -- Surveys, Management information systems -- Management -- Surveys
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Pay rates for interim IT directors have increased by more than a third to ?80 an hour to meet the surge in demand, research has revealed.The figure […]

Published
2006

33. Strategic buys elude IT heads

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Information technology -- Management, Purchasing -- Surveys, Information technology workers -- Surveys
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukNearly half of IT directors feel they are failing to make sufficiently strategic purchasing decisions, research has shown.A survey of 236 IT directors from across the public and private […]

Published
2006

34. Cisco warns of wireless software bugs

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Network management software, Computer network equipment industry, Microcomputer/LAN data communications software, Mainframe/minicomputer management software, Cisco Systems Inc. -- Product defects and recalls, Wireless Control System 3.2 (Network management software) -- Product defects and recalls, Wireless Control System 4.0 (Network management software) -- Product defects and recalls, Program errors -- Prevention -- Product defects and recalls, Computer network equipment industry -- Product defects and recalls, Network management software -- Product defects and recalls
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukCisco has warned that its Wireless Control System has a series of bugs that could let hackers gain control of an installation. Wireless Control System is a local area […]

Published
2006

35. Users get to test drive Office suite preview

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Software product testing, Market trend/market analysis, Business application suite, Company service introduction, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development -- Service introduction -- Forecasts and trends, Microsoft Office 2007 (Business application suite) -- Testing -- Product development, Computer software industry -- Product development -- Service introduction -- Forecasts and trends, Integrated software -- Testing -- Product development
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukMicrosoft has launched an online preview of its Office 2007 suite that users can try without downloading the beta version.The software company said 2.5 million people had already downloaded […]

Published
2006

36. Dell probes laptop blast

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company legal issue, Laptop/portable computer, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Dell Inc. -- Investigations, Notebook computers -- Investigations, Laptop computers -- Investigations, Explosions -- Investigations, Computer industry -- Investigations
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukDell is investigating why one of its laptops exploded at a conference in Japan. Pictures showing flames bursting from the laptop were posted on the web. Dell said it […]

Published
2006

37. Officials blame suppliers for delays to IT scheme

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Health care industry, Company systems management, United Kingdom. National Health Service -- Information management -- Evaluation, Information technology -- Management, Health care industry -- Information management
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukLack of capacity among suppliers has led to things 'going wrong' with the ?12.4bn NHS National Programme for IT, and it is still a risk, senior officials told MPs […]

Published
2006

38. Average earnings for IT professionals up by 4.4%

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Salary, Market trend/market analysis, Information technology workers -- Compensation and benefits, Wages -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukAverage earnings for IT professionals have increased by 4.4% over the past year, with the employment market remaining stable, a survey has found.The poll of more than 57,000 IT […]

Published
2006

39. Dundee to teach ethical hacking MSc

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Internet security, Market trend/market analysis, Hacker, University of Dundee -- Curricula, Internet -- Safety and security measures, Universities and colleges -- Curricula -- Scotland, Computer hackers -- Education -- Forecasts and trends
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukA degree in ethical hacking will be on offer at a Scottish university from the new academic year.The University of Abertay Dundee will offer the undergraduate course in ethical […]

Published
2006

40. 'Bad design' of B2B websites hits sales

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company Web site/Web page, User group, Business-to-business exchange, Business to business exchanges -- Surveys, User groups -- Surveys, Web sites -- Surveys
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukCommercial websites aimed at business users are losing out through bad design, despite their potential to generate far more money than consumer sites, research has shown.Business-to-business websites offer visitors […]

Published
2006

41. Screwfix seeks sales

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Contract agreement, Sales management software, Technology application, Sales/marketing software, Screwfix -- Technology application -- Contracts, Computer software industry -- Contracts -- Technology application, Specialty stores -- Technology application -- Contracts -- Usage
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukScrewfix Direct, supplier of trade tools, accessories and hardware products, is to install Vecta's Sales Intelligence software with the aim of improving management information and boosting sales. The company […]

Published
2006

42. US veteran ID theft scandal deepens

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company legal issue, Company business management, United States. Department of Veterans Affairs -- Reports -- Investigations -- Officials and employees -- Management, Identity theft -- Reports -- Investigations, Electronic records -- Management -- Reports -- Investigations
Abstract

Tash Shifrincomputer.weekly@rbi.co.ukThe US Department for Veterans Affairs discovered the theft of 26.5 million former US soldiers' records last month through office gossip, investigators have told Congress.The electronic records - including […]

Published
2006

43. Data management Google offers search tool for business apps

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Text search and retrieval software, Internet search software, Internet/Web search service, Company service introduction, Information services industry, Google L.L.C. -- Service introduction, Internet/Web search services -- Service introduction, Information services industry -- Service introduction, Information services -- Service introduction
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Google has launched a corporate search product with extensions to pick up searchable content from business applications. The Google Search Appliance includes Google Onebox for Enterprise, which […]

Published
2006

44. qualifications University to offer part-time MSc course in information security

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company service introduction, Universities and colleges -- Service introduction -- United Kingdom
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk University College London will launch a part-time MSc degree in information security in September, following the successful introduction of a full-time course last year. The course aims […]

Published
2006

45. Open source Self-assessed 'kitemark' launched

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company systems management, Market trend/market analysis, Government information technology services, Open source software, Public software -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Educational organizations -- Product development -- Forecasts and trends, Government information technology services -- Information management -- Forecasts and trends -- Product development
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk A new quality mark to help local authorities gauge the openness of IT systems has been unveiled by the Open Source Academy. The academy, a partnership between […]

Published
2006

46. recruitment Outsourced way to hire contract staff

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company business planning, Contract agreement, Financial services industry, Computer services industry, Company personnel management, Company service introduction, Computer services industry -- Planning -- Services -- Outsourcing -- Contracts -- Service introduction -- Human resource management, Financial services industry -- Human resource management -- Outsourcing -- Service introduction -- Contracts -- Services -- Planning, Employee recruitment -- Outsourcing -- Service introduction
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk IT services company FDM has launched a 'straight through' recruitment service to help IT departments in the finance sector recruit contract staff. The service allows IT departments […]

Published
2006

47. training IT security programme launched

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Company service introduction, Information technology -- Management, Information technology workers -- Training -- Study and teaching, Technical institutes -- Service introduction -- Study and teaching, Online education -- Service introduction -- Study and teaching
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk An online learning programme aimed at equipping employees in large and medium-sized businesses with IT security skills has been launched by GTSLearning. The Online Security Library offers […]

Published
2006

48. I.T training International standard aimed at improving quality of e-learning

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
International Organization for Standardization -- Usage -- Service enhancement, Information technology workers -- Service enhancement -- Usage, Online education -- Quality management -- Usage
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk An international standard for e-learning courses could drive up the quality of work-based training for IT professionals. The standard - ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005, created by standards body ISO […]

Published
2006

49. security SMEs failing to keep up with patches

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Small and medium sized companies -- Surveys, Business -- Surveys
Abstract

Tash Shifrin computer.weekly@rbi.co.uk Nearly 60% of small and medium-sized enterprises are failing to keep up with software security patches, new research has revealed. The survey of 449 SME IT managers […]

Published
2006

50. outsourcing Philips and Dell end services deal

Author

Shifrin, Tash

Subjects
Contract agreement, Microcomputer industry, Computer industry, Electronics industry, Philips U.K. Ltd. -- Contracts -- Outsourcing, Dell Computer Corporation Ltd. -- Contracts -- Outsourcing, Electronics industry -- Contracts -- Outsourcing, Computer industry -- Contracts -- Outsourcing
Abstract

Tash Shifrin tash.shifrin@rbi.co.uk A £400m five-year IT services contract between electronics giant Philips and Dell has been cancelled after 14 months. The Global Workplace (Glow) project provided hardware and managed […]

Published
2006

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