Rethinking IT recruitment

IT job applications tend to look for skills in particular technologies, but for some tech roles, life skills and worldly experience are equally ...

Fingerprints will help payment cards retain relevance

Biometric payment cards using fingerprint technology could add billions to global banking revenues, says UBS

How SAP is riding the rising tide of cloud

SAP’s newly minted president for Asia-Pacific and Japan talks up the company’s cloud traction and what is being done to ease the transition to S/4 ...

Government bids final goodbye to Gov.uk Verify

Cabinet Office parliamentary secretary Julia Lopez confirms launch of “discrete” successor to Gov.uk Verify

Andrew Pakes

Andrew is Research Director at Prospect Union, where he leads on the union’s future of work programme.

Coronavirus leads to legacy modernisation cloud boost

Organisations are making the move to migrate legacy IT to the cloud, and the right skills and sufficient time and budget are the key to success

UKtech50 2021: Belinda Finch, CIO, Three

Presentation made by Belinda Finch, CIO of Three at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: John Fitzpatrick, director for digital enablement, MoD

Presentation made by John Fitzpatrick from the UK MoD, at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: John Hobson, VP & CIO, Kellogg Europe

Presentation made by Kellogg Europe's John Hobson at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: Phil Gosset, head of innovation, Nationwide Building Society

Presentation made by Nationwide's Phil Gosset at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: Panel 1 - Digital leadership

A panel of experts at the UKtech50 2021 event discuss what makes a good digital leader

UKtech50 2021: Panel 2- Making innovation count

A panel of experts at the at the UKtech50 2021 event discuss how the pandemic has challenged our approach to innovation

Software République consortium to cash in on intelligent, sustainable mobility opportunities

With new value propositions at stake, five IT, industrial, automotive and comms leaders have laid the foundations for an open innovation ecosystem in...

How a cloud engineer at DBS Bank charted his career

A cloud engineering leader at DBS Bank offers a glimpse into the tasks and challenges of a cloud professional and how his team is organised to ...

Performanta latest to attract private equity backing

Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree

UKtech50 2021: Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group

Presentation made by Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group, at the UKtech50 2021 event UKtech50 2021

UKtech50 2021: Alison Davis, CIO, Natural History Museum

Presentation made by Alison Davis, CIO, Natural History Museum at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: Kash Ghedia, CIO, Welcome Break

Presentation made by Welcome Break CIO, Kash Ghedia, at the UKtech50 2021 event

UKtech50 2021: Ash Jokhoo, CDIO, Virgin Atlantic

Presentation made by Virgin Atlantic's Ash Jokhoo, at the UKtech50 2021 event

UK government selects NHS App for Covid vaccination passport

UK health service mobile application, currently used by patients to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view medical records, chosen to...

Cellular IoT connections to reach 3.5 billion by 2030

Strategy Analytics survey finds that despite mass roll-out of next-gen networks, in the real world of the internet of things, 4G will continue as the...

Bank of Singapore taps analytics to improve operations

Private banking arm of Singapore’s OCBC Group will use analytics to improve compliance, customer service and the performance of its sales teams

Government’s lack of clear plan for digital NHS poses risk to ‘credibility’

The King‘s Fund warns that the government’s plans for a digital NHS lack clarity around funding and priorities

Routing phone calls to a POTS

Sudhanshu Gupta explains how to route all phone calls to a POTS, in this Q&A.

Routing: Five common, easily avoided errors

Router configuration errors don''t have to take down your network. Learn five common routing mistakes -- and how to avoid them -- in this tip.

Santa's great storage grudge-match: Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI

Attaching storage to a network used to be so simple - now you have a number of options and no way to decide! We've got your back.

What is a seamless router?

In this expert response, Sudhanshu Gupta gives us a quick history lesson in routing when he answers the question "what is meant by the term 'seamless...

With EX Series, Juniper aims to be a switch hitter

With the unveiling of its new line of switches, the EX Series, router giant Juniper hopes to break into the lucrative market currently dominated by ...

How can click-to-dial (click-to-call) be enabled at remote offices?

We've just installed Mitel 3300's across three sites and are looking to complete click-to-dial (click-to-call) for users utilizing Outlook 2003. The ...

Microsoft OCS powerful but needs third parties for complete solution

Microsoft's OCS can run enterprise voice, but users are waiting for links to existing products before taking the plunge, analysts say.

The reasons for missing hard drive space on storage arrays

If you installed disk and didn’t get the capacity you expected, the missing hard drive space can be a result of operating system calculations, ...

Martha Lane Fox launches Government Digital Service

The launch of the Government Digital Service will “fundamentally transform the lives of millions,” says digital champion Martha Lane Fox.

Why is UDP used more in VoIP than TCP?

If UDP is unreliable, why is it used more in VoIP rather than TCP?

VoIP management tools: Calculating ROI

Before purchasing management tools for VoIP, you may need to calculate the return on investment (ROI) to justify the cost of those tools. In this tip...

When should a VoIP system be analyzed and with what tools?

We have recently implemented a VoIP network with separate VLANs and QoS. It all seemed to be working fine when it first went in, but recently, ...

VoIP's inherited data security problems

VoIP security problems present a challenge for voice and network staff. This article explains how to secure both your call servers and endpoints, and...

Manipulating VoIP Security

This tip provides an extensive list of sites that track and document VoIP attack tools.

Virtual machines present dynamic environment issues for network pros

Virtualisation can mean network managers need to develop an infrastructure for redirecting IP addresses across a WAN.

VoIP performance testing fundamentals

VoIP network performance testing can mean the difference between a VoIP system working at a high level QoS and a weak system that runs so poorly ...

Kris Kringle's guide to Mobility

Many see mobility as the next step from VoIP. It was hot in 2007, and it will remain so in 2008. So get some reading done before the new year comes ...

Transitioning to unified communications with e-learning

Unified communications is not something every worker can adopt straight away. E-learning tools can ease their path to adoption.

Global hyperscale datacentre growth boom set to continue into 2019, Synergy Research shows

Synergy Research Group's global datacentre market performance tracker reveals which suppliers built the most new server farms in 2018, and where

UK firms say £6.6bn annual security testing cost too high

Avord launches platform to reduce the multibillion-pound annual cyber security testing cost that most UK firms say is too high

RIM shareholders support plan to appoint a new chairman

Shares in Blackberry maker Research In Motion gained 7% on Tuesday in response to news that the company plans to separate the roles of chairman and ...

What's the value of unified communications?

Implementation of unified communications as a part of your organization's strategy to increase productivity can be made easier by answering a few ...

Voice quality and MOS

Defining the nine elements of voice quality and Mean Opinion Score (MOS), the standard numeric value used to measure and report on voice quality.

Beyond Asterisk -- Other open source PBXs

Asterisk is the most widely known open source PBX, but other developers are making competitive products in the unified communications market. Learn ...

C Spire taps Amdocs for 5G wireless policy and charging

US telco makes key 5G technology investment to be able to offer what it says will be the ‘most innovative’ 5G customer experience now and in the ...

Shell moves SAP maintenance to Accenture

Oil giant Shell has transferred the management of its HR and payroll applications to Accenture as part of a multi-year SAP managed service.

VoIP security -- Free IP telephony fuzzing tools

Protect your organization's VoIP security with free VoIP security tools designed to test IP telephony vulnerability.

VoIP bandwidth: Calculate consumption

The bandwidth needed for VoIP depends on compression technology, packet overhead and the protocol used. Learn how to figure out what bandwidth you'll...

Securing the enterprise VoIP perimeter

How to make VoIP work without sacrificing firewalls or network perimeter security.

802.11 protocols

802.11 wireless protocols and deployment basics are discussed in this guide.

11n will boost speed, prompt upgrades

802.11n's speed will be a welcome boost for end-users, but will create headaches as admins face network upgrades to deal with the demand for ...

New gigabit standard: How fast is fast enough?

Last June, the 10GBASE-T standard was published promising 10 Gbit operations on copper cabling. This standard was originally targeted toward data ...

Cisco Trusted Security to boost network security, management

Cisco's Trusted Security (TrustSec) hardens network security while easing some management.

BackTrack: The gotta-have, free, network security tool you've never heard of

Get the power of Linux-based security tools on Windows with this free suite of open source security tools. Contributor and vulnerability assessment ...

Holidays are over; now beware the gadgets

The post-holiday influx of consumer devices poses increased risk of data leakage and other threats to network security.

ProCurve rolls out three new switch series

ProCurve Networking by HP has added three new series of switches to its lineup.

Managed VoIP -- 10 tips for a smooth migration

Migrating to managed VoIP doesn't have to be a headache. Here, Verizon Business offers 10 top tips to ensure you get what you need.

Cisco warns of critical IOS flaws

Attackers could exploit multiple flaws in Cisco's IOS to cause a denial of service or remotely execute arbitrary code.

Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup.

IMS, FMC on telecom carrier roadmaps

IMS and FMC are top of the to-do lists of service providers trying to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to an Infonetics ...

Seven steps to ensure project success

The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing ...

AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal ...

PRIMER: WiFi sniffers

Learn about WiFi sniffers, how they operate, how they can help to manage your WLANs and why Google is far from alone in its use of the technology.

Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers

Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills.

Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform.

Open source PBX: Risk or value?

Open source IP PBX systems like Asterisk have benefits and risks. Learn what they are and assess your readiness for the IP PBX implementation in this...

VoIP security - problems inherited from data networking

VoIP security problems present a challenge for voice and network staff because IP telephony brings with it not only the security problems of data ...

Confused about unified communications?

Can you define unified communications, or are you still trying to find a common vendor definition? Gary Audin sheds some light on the vendor meaning ...

What's in a VoIP packet -- An introduction to bandwidth for VoIP

Learn what makes up a VoIP packet, how headers work, what protocols transport voice traffic over the Internet and how this traffic uses network ...

IPTV Crash Course: Chapter 3: The Technology of IP Networks

IPTV service utilises basic IP network technology to broadcast television using the internet.

Why you need VoIP to move to unified communications

Making the move to unified communications is an intricate five-step process that requires a solid foundation.

Bringing QoS to end-user standards

The phone call setup experience and perception of voice quality are the biggest factors contributing to the user's satisfaction. However, while the ...

EDITORIAL: Lessons from 2008

TechTarget ANZ's Editorial team looks back on 2008 and suggests new directions for the new year.

Is echo inherent to VoIP?

VoIP lines are sometimes criticised for delivering more echo than their analog cousins. We explain how to fix the problem in this tip.

Avaya to merge with Silver Lake and TPG Capital

Telephony giant Avaya will be acquired by a private equity firm.

2020 a record year for cyber, thanks to Covid

The UK’s cyber industry now employs close to 50,000 people and contributes billions to the economy

Logicalis driving global strategy with Microsoft and Cisco

Channel player Logicalis is working at a global level with vendors Microsoft and Cisco to devise and implement solutions that will help customers to ...

How is average repair time determined for both a TDM PBX and a VoIP system?

I am trying to find some statistics on average time to repair or troubleshoot VoIP and TDM PBX. We heard PBX takes 30 minutes versus VoIP at 4.5 ...

Can VoIP work on a GPRS-enabled mobile phone?

Is it possible to use VoIP on GPRS-enabled mobile phones?

Telepresence reaches down to smaller businesses

Telepresence suites are emerging for smaller businesses, as vendors saturate the big end of town.

Troubleshooting IP Routing -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, 3rd Edition,' Chapter 7

This eBook chapter examines troubleshooting the IP routing process. Read more to learn if your IP routing troubleshooting is up to scratch!

Video networks: The fundamental structure

Video delivery, content network, IPTV, triple play -- these are just a few of the terms used today for video over broadband data networks. This ...

Oracle study shows data demands drive new data centre installations

Research from Oracle across 10 regions has found that an organisation's growth in data is becoming a boardroom issue.

BI reporting tools set to aid decision making at Elder Pharmaceuticals

BI reporting tools are known to buttress quick decision making. In this regard, Elder Pharmaceuticals plans to deploy BI tools for data mobility.

Mobility could hold the key to broader UC adoption

Unified communications (UC) has been available for several years in various shapes and forms, but adoption within corporations has been slow. Mobile ...

Why do VoIP calls remain active after the phone call is ended?

For our small business needs, we use a Linksys PAP for our IP telephony service. Sometimes though, we noticed that the call will remain active after ...

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Cisco brings video to the enterprise

With the success of YouTube and other consumer on-demand video offerings, Cisco plans to bring on-demand video to the enterprise.

Cloud solves IT innovation and maintenance imbalance

CIOs can rebalance the scenario of spending 80% of their budget on maintenance and 20% on innovation if they harness cloud computing.

Ian Yates' quite literal year in review

Ian Yates product reviews are unique and make ideal holiday reading.

3Com to be acquired by equity firm

3Com has announced it will be acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital Partners for US$2.2 billion.

Interview: From Apollo Mission to agility manifesto

One of the 17 original authors of the agile manifesto was Jim Highsmith who, after a previous tenure at NASA, now works as an executive consultant at...

ERP software migration in four easy steps

An ERP software migration project is not simple to execute. This four-step guide will help you with seamless migration of your ERP software.

Businesses take risks with faulty software

Unearthing software faults once software goes live is storing up problems for businesses.