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RSS track in newsSatellite tech keeps tabs on Cornwall's rubbish
News Local authorities in south-west England are using satellite technology to keep track of their rubbish collection fleets. In addition, each vehicle depot has a large screen showing the information meaning controllers and... [13 Nov 2008]
Google tracks the common cold
News Google has unveiled a new site to track the progress of the common cold. The same trending technique could be used in tandem with other organisations to track contagious viruses or threats besides the... [12 Nov 2008]
The 10 projects at the heart of NHS IT
News While the NHS's NPfIT has already outlasted several heads of IT, its chequered track record is not surprising given the ambitious scale of the project: replacing an ageing patchwork of 5,000 different computer systems... [10 Nov 2008]
Windows 7 boosts location based services
News Zinsky, who stressed he was speaking for himself and not HP, said he isn't convinced that there isn't a way to track which applications are using the location information. That should make it easier for a whole new range... [10 Nov 2008]
ID card costs rise - but is the security weakening?
News Director of Privacy International Simon Davies welcomed the removal of the Nirno, following concerns it could be cross referenced across multiple transactions - such as proof of age purchases or opening a bank account - to... [07 Nov 2008]
Larry Brilliant: "Today is a good day to choose to save the world"
News Google.org also uses the company's Maps and News technology in its HealthMap system to track outbreaks of diseases and help health organisations target them before they escalate to epidemics. The tech industry can play a... [06 Nov 2008]
Force.com breaks out to the web with Sites
News Visitors to the Linc Volt website can also track live data related to the Thinkin' Lincoln such as location, battery power and speed. Salesforce.com has launched an application that enables developers to build and run... [04 Nov 2008]
Motorola delays split into two
News In addition to cost cutting, Motorola is now trying to restructure itself to get back on track. Motorola has reported losses for the third quarter. And as the economy worsens, the company also said it will delay its... [31 Oct 2008]
Protecting the Beijing Olympics from hackers
News The security team behind the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have revealed how they found the real risks hidden within the millions of alerts they received every day. Faced with 12 million alerts per day the team at the Games' worldwide IT... [30 Oct 2008]
Keyboard-free PCs and telepathic laptops? Intel, Asus open to ideas
News For the inside track on management and business visit BNET.co.uk, your go-to place for management. Intel and Asus have launched WePC.com, a website that solicits ideas from consumers with the goal of producing what they... [30 Oct 2008]
Kent schools outsource IT
News The hub will also serve as a school management and administration tool, keeping track of student attendance and exam results. Kent County Council has signed off a £29m outsourcing contract for Northgate Information... [29 Oct 2008]
Why polar bears need business analytics
News One such application being considered is using analytics around data collected by staff - scientists who track a number of species in their habitats using GPS-embedded collars. The WWF is looking at expanding its use of... [29 Oct 2008]
Canonical readies its latest Ubuntu Linux for launch
News Canonical will release the newest version of its Ubuntu version of Linux on Thursday, chief executive Mark Shuttleworth said Monday, but the company's profitability isn't on such a fast track. Ubuntu 8.10, aka Intrepid... [28 Oct 2008]
Vista SP2 on its way to make things beta
News The representative said: "As always, the final release date is based on quality and we will track customer and partner feedback from the beta program before setting a final date for distribution. The next update to... [27 Oct 2008]
Has tech got the power to punch through the crunch?
News For the inside track on management and business visit BNET.co.uk, your go-to place for management. With Wall Street teetering and venture capital investment in high tech at its lowest point in more than a decade, few in... [21 Oct 2008]
