Entries by Robin Wolstenholme

Mark Samuels, Computing, Thursday 14 April 2005 at 09:54:10

Computing reports from South Africa and Mozambique on how the PC project is helping access to education

When Fannie Sebolela became principal of Khensani Primary School, he found the school, which had just 250 pupils, a depressing place to learn.The school is based in Soshanguve, a township...

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James Watson and Daniel Thomas, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 17:03:58

Industry works towards establishing a method for ensuring online identity

As public concerns about online security continue to rise, the banking industry in the UK is poised to fundamentally change the way it verifies the identity of online customers.The sector...

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Computing staff, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:55:20

Tackling identity theft is about more than just technology

The banking industry faces a near-impossible dilemma. It wants to encourage more customers to use the internet. But the growing threat of ID theft means that the more successful online...

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James Watson and Daniel Thomas, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:50:49

Means of authenticating online transactions will be established next month

UK banks plan to establish a standard for physically authenticating online transactions early next month, allowing them to create greater consumer confidence in internet security.The growing threat of identity fraud...

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Daniel Thomas, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:46:47

Systems to help traffic officers

The Highways Agency has signed an

James Watson, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:46:05

IPE hits problems on first day of trading

The International Petroleum Exchange (IPE) completed its transition to electronic-only trading last week, but system issues on its first day disrupted business for more than an hour.The exchange is using...

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Daniel Thomas, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:45:03

Donations can be made on runners? online pages or by text messaging

The internet and mobile technologies are making the running in this year's Flora London Marathon.Some

James Watson, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:43:02

Organisations collaborate on anthropology project

The National Geographic Society is working with IBM on a five-year project to create the world's largest public database of anthropological genetic information.The ultimate aim of the Genographic Project is...

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Bryan Glick, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 16:25:27

Guiding Sun through a period of transition

The UK has been one of Sun Microsystems' most successful regions during its difficult post-dot com years.When UK managing director Leslie Stretch was promoted earlier this year to a global...

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Miya Knights, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 15:17:25

Car maker generates more accurate forecasts for its European operation

Car and motorcycle manufacturer Honda Motor Europe is using business performance management software to monitor its financial budgeting and planning processes more accurately.The European arm of the Japanese giant is...

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Miya Knights, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 15:13:32

Management system replaces manual process

Tesco is installing an internal order management system across its 780 shops for purchasing in-store consumables.The supermarket giant will use software from specialist spend-management firm Marrakech to replace the manual...

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Miya Knights, Computing, Wednesday 13 April 2005 at 15:13:03

Rosebys upgrades warehouse management system as HP ends server support

Home furnishing retailer Rosebys has revamped its warehouse management system as part of an IT refresh project.The infrastructure upgrade became necessary when HP announced the end of support for the...

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Computing, Computing, Wednesday 6 April 2005 at 16:51:52

What must we achieve to become the leading knowledge economy?

Top sports stars say the difference between success and failure is confidence. Ability and hard work are essential but they are 'ticks in boxes', not what makes a winner.So confidence...

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Cath Everett, Computing, Wednesday 6 April 2005 at 14:50:22

Computing looks at planned initiatives to boost the infrastructure of the web when user traffic and application requirements push it to overload

In less than a decade, the internet has become an essential part of business.But many experts are predicting that today's web infrastructure will not be able to handle the load...

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Lisa Kelly, Computing, Wednesday 6 April 2005 at 14:49:59

More than six million households in the UK now have broadband technology. But what benefits can this bring to businesses? Computing talks to two organisations about their experiences

Disability Rights CommissionThe Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is adopting broadband to allow more of its staff to work from home, and to promote accessibility and flexibility in the organisation.The DRC's...

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