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Monday 16 October 2000
Simple solution to an age old problem
The UK has a schizophrenic attitude to IT's skills crisis. While it is routinely accepted that IT departments are struggling to fill vital positions, barriers are placed in the way, either by the government or our own blinkered approach, which exacerbate the problem.
Back the Act: an unsatisfactory end to the Powergen affair
In the midst of our summer of insecurity, silicon.com launched a campaign to Back the Act. Following a succession of high-profile ebusiness security breaches it became increasingly obvious that - in the words of all indignant commentators - 'something must be done'.
Stop-gap e-envoy named
The Cabinet Office has appointed Andrew Pinder as interim e-envoy, following Alex Allan's departure on Friday.
CEOs eclipse CIOs with ecommerce enthusiasm
IT directors are being eclipsed by CEOs when it comes to 'e-enabling' the workplace, according to the latest research from the Bourton Group.
Orange withdraws from broadband auction
Orange has confirmed it is to withdraw from the delayed UK broadband fixed wireless auction, which was originally scheduled to begin today.
Bayer signs disease tracing software pact
Pharmaceuticals giant Bayer has announced an agreement with biotech company Lion Bioscience to develop genomics and chemical software.
E-tail prompts outsourcing boom
Spectacular growth in ecommerce will force many European companies to outsource their customer service operations, according to a study published today by IDC.
Ageism survey: UK fails its 'older' workforce
The UK government's Code of Practice on Age Diversity is failing to get the message through to employers, and ageist employment practices are continuing to aggravate the IT skills shortage.
Bull announces sales downturn
French integration company Bull has reported a 3.2 per cent overall loss of sales for the third quarter.
French e-tail sales flounder
Only 0.05 per cent of total French retail sales for 1999 were made online, while e-tail sales in the US account for one per cent of revenues.
Website launches to tackle age discrimination
A website launched today with the aim of campaigning to wipe out age discrimination in the UK.
Cracks widen as egg reports increased losses
Online bank egg has reported an increase in losses of seven per cent to £115.1m for the nine month period ending 30 September.
Axe falls on Bags of Time.com
B2C express delivery business Bags of Time.com has closed after being unable to secure a second round of funding.
Siemens bids for Honeywell automation unit
Siemens has offered $1.5bn to buy the systems automation unit of American firm Honeywell International.
Morning Edition: The fates of floats and IBM's post code
Recent unrest in the tech stock sector has caused Reuters to rethink its plans to float its Greenhouse Fund.
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