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Thursday, 2 April 2009

Computing Essentials 020409 - Firefox goes mobile; malware spike; NHS IT, UBS overhaul; Sun wields axe, plus much more

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Computing Essentials 2 April, 2009


Essential Review:

Mozilla Fennec mobile browser
Mobile version of Firefox hits the beta stage
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BODoezuEJbJUHJLU


Essential News:

UBS to start major IT consolidation
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BODNsUqsxz15s2yH

Tesco boosts customer support
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOEcHfmglWigcllu

ERP spending predicted to fall
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOEBVAi4ajzqWE8h

US IT spending to decline this year
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOF19VdRYGQBGWV4

Malware levels climb to new heights in March
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOFqog9FN47MrfHR

IT spending down for the first time since 2001
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOFPCB5tBroXbyuE

Sun axes 1,500 jobs
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOGE5gX5ebXiGa4e

Greenpeace accuses PC makers of reneging on toxins pledge
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOH3jBST2zetqsR1

Open Cloud Manifesto member companies revealed
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOHsxWOGQWvEaLDO


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Most companies have thousands of physical servers spread
between multiple data centers and have simply lost track of
what's actually supporting the business. Many IT execs
acknowledge they don't even have an accurate physical device
count - or a clear understanding of the applications that run
on those devices. Hear how one organization got the transparency
they needed to optimize IT.

http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOHRMhKuFjMOV4qB

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Essential Features

Fast and loose - the benefits of wireless
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOIh0CGitH3ZFndo

Five tips for wireless success
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOIGeXC6i4lapG0b

Interview: Martin Bellamy, head of NHS Connecting for Health
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOJ5tixU6rCl9YMY

Government mulls public service tweets
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOJuHDtHUOTvUhzL

BT puts dual-mode Fusion on hold following FMC rethink
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOJTVYpvJcaGEAmy


++++++++++++QUIPS & QUOTES FROM MOVIE FOLKS++++++++++++++


Who said:

"I admire its purity. A survivor... unclouded by conscience,
remorse, or delusions of morality."


Answer below*


+++++++++++++++++Career opportunities++++++++++++++++++++


IT Transition Programme Manager, Liverpool, £54,000 - £70,000 per annum
The IT Transition Programme Manager will be responsible for
managing the process of IT outsourcing working closely with
the 3rd party provider. The IT Transition Programme Manager
will be responsible for Transition and Transformation in IT
Services, which will require the management of a small internal
team and 3rd party Transition managers.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOKjajljxzrRoT9l

Information Services Manager – Band 6, Raigmore Hospital,
Inverness, £24,831 to £33,436
Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and organisational
skills, be capable of operating effectively whilst under pressure
with the ability to motivate staff and to achieve the aims and
objectives of eHealth through the Information Management Department.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOL7CZcVak0cTuIV

SYSTEM DESIGNER (LEVEL 4), Nottingham, £32,380 - £36,730 p.a.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic IT Application
Support team with responsibility for the support and maintenance
of all major applications within Nottinghamshire County Council.
Based at County Hall, West Bridgford, you will co-ordinate upgrades,
manage application suppliers, provide technical support for
application related incidents, raise and implement changes and
create and execute test plans.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOLwRk8IYHhnDNvI

Corporate Information Manager, Richmond, £42,813 - £45,459
A greenfield opportunity for an experienced information professional
to change the way we use and manage information in this
high-performing London borough.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOLW5F4wN4yyo6iv

SAP IS-U billing Consultant, Croatia, €600 - €700 per day
Our client in south east Europe is looking for an experienced
SAP IS-U Consultant with experience in billing and invoicing.
This is an English speaking role in a new implementation. Please
send me your CV for further information on this role.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOMlk00kBrPJ8p5i

Business Consultant, Liverpool, £48,000 - £57,000 per annum
The Business Consultant works with ITS colleagues and internal
customer groups to facilitate and manage the delivery of IT
projects via a 3rd party outsource supplier. The consultant will
align the needs of various business units within Royal Liver
Assurance (RLA) to IT solution delivery. You will monitor the
quality of service delivery via feedback from ITS management,
team members and internal customers.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOMKykW8pP6TSHS5

Resource and Project Portfolio Planner, Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey, £44,643 - £52,200
We provide IT services across Surrey County Council, and with
a major transformation project underway, effective forward
planning and use of staff resources is crucial. You'll take
a central role in co-ordinating multiple, complex IT projects
across the Council.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BON9MFRWeco4D0ES

Business Solutions Manager, Denbighshire, £40,220 - £44,737
Denbighshire County Council is an ambitious Council. Our vision
of the future has technology and its use at its heart, improving
the accessibility of services, creating a technically mobile
workforce and enabling collaborative working. In short, more
efficient services for the people of Denbighshire.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BONz10NK2zFfnjrF

ICT Contracts Manager, Hillingdon, £21,847 - £23,647
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join
our Corporate ICT team on a part-time job share basis as Contracts
Manager. If you enjoy a challenge and want to take advantage of a
great opportunity; we want to hear from you.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BONYflJxQWWq7Ces

Application Specialist, Boston Spa, Yorkshire, Circa £26,196
In this highly rewarding role you'll ensure that service delivery
of application systems meets the required standards. Enjoying new
challenges on a daily basis, you'll support, maintain and
develop/configure application systems and software packages in
support of the Library's business objectives.
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOOntGFlFkdARV1f


+++++++++++++++++++IT Hound++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


Click straight through to our Essential White Papers, courtesy of
IT Hound – where IT decision-makers can sniff out the best
technology solutions for free:


Guidelines to achieve centralised management of your datacentre
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOOMI1B9tHuLCdO2

The impact of Web 2.0 on security
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOPBaHsL6s376PnC

Manage the lifecycle of your IT workplace
http://newswires.computing.co.uk/c/1BOQ0p2oyUPkhR8ap


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