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Is China Huaneng preparing an IPO for its wind energy division?

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:15:00 GMT

BusinessGreen.com Staff, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 00:15:00

Reports claim energy giant is expecting to raise more than $1bn in Hong Kong flotation

Just days after new figures confirmed that China has overtaken the US as the world's fastest-growing wind energy market, the country's burgeoning renewables sector received a further boost following reports...

Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC 2010

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Rowlingson, vnunet.com, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 00:00:00

Boost, optimise & tweak your PC

SpeedUpMyPC is designed to optimise a PC's performance by reallocating and freeing resources where possible. Initially you are presented with an overview, informing you of such details as the OS,...

Elsevier celebrates scientists’ groundbreaking work with competition

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:50:00 GMT

IWR News Desk, Information World Review, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:50:00

Elsevier, the publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has launched a competition for excellence in methodology and approach in a peer-reviewed publication.

Called the Reaxys PhD Prize, the STM publisher aims at recognising original and innovative research in organic, organometallic and inorganic chemistry....

Office 2010 preview

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:43:36 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:43:36

I had a meeting with Microsoft to have a look at Office 2010 and some of the changes that are being made....

I had a meeting with Microsoft to have a look at Office 2010 and some of the changes that are being made.Sorry to disappoint those who don’t like the Ribbon,...

Computeractive saddles up for Computer Aid

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:39:00 GMT

Paul Allen, Computeractive, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:39:00

Sponsored bike ride from London to Paris in aid of recycling charity

A member of the Computeractive team is limbering up to raise more than £1,000 for one of our favourite charities....

Scrap biofuels targets and focus on improved public transport

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:37:00 GMT

Kenneth Richter, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:37:00

Friends of the Earth’s biofuels campaigner Kenneth Richter argues that biofuel targets are a distraction from tried and tested ways of reducing transport emissions

In his article Antony Blakey alleges that groups like Friends of the Earth are “vilifying” biofuels. In fact, Friends of the Earth is supportive of biofuels like biodiesel made from...

Online accounts at risk

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:43 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:34:43

A report into the security of internet banking systems has found that a major problem is the reuse of log-in passwords on...

A report into the security of internet banking systems has found that a major problem is the reuse of log-in passwords on multiple sites. Online security firm Trusteer found that 73 per cent of internet banking customers used the same password for their online banking services as they did for other, less secure sites. A report into the security of internet banking systems has found that a major problem is the reuse of log-in passwords on multiple sites....

Climate science centre founded in Washington

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:31:00 GMT

Suzanne Goldenberg, The Guardian - Published under licence by, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:31:00

US President demonstrates faith in climate change research

The Obama administration today founded a service to study and report on global warming. It will put scientists and data from the national weather service and various departments of the...

Licence to make costly mistakes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:32 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:30:32

Virtualisation offers great benefits and flexibility, but can also create gaping holes in corporate liability ( Microsoft licensing primary concern for hosting...

Virtualisation offers great benefits and flexibility, but can also create gaping holes in corporate liability (Microsoft licensing primary concern for hosting providers). In a virtualised environment, inadequate asset information and poor software licensing policies be disastrous.Virtualisation allows an extended number of users access to software. The IT staff in charge of the software assets are not necessarily aware of the implications of duplicating applications and it is company directors who will take ultimate responsibility. The Federation Against Software Theft and ISO 19770 software asset management standards show little sympathy for directors who disregard software licences, a crime which can now result in a 10-year jail term or hefty fine.Only by being vigilant and instigating rigorous asset acquisition and disposal policies and recording detailed information about the software loaded, including its serial number, can any company attain real control over virtual software assets. This perhaps daunting task is made simple if the centralised asset register is used to its full potential.With centrally stored software asset information, organisations can immediately check for unlicensed software and manage user numbers against agreed licences. Using an accurate software asset register, the IT manager can also provide the board of directors with a monthly report that proves proper licensing procedures and processes are in place.Businesses need to be accountable for applications in virtual environments or they will shortly face physical consequences.Karen Conneely, Real Asset Management Virtualisation offers great benefits and flexibility, but can also create gaping holes in corporate liability (Microsoft licensing primary concern for hosting providers)....

Put it in neutral

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:26:37 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:26:37

You imply that the Googles of the world get a free ride, yet ignore the fact they pay millions for the bandwidth...

You imply that the Googles of the world get a free ride, yet ignore the fact they pay millions for the bandwidth they use to even reach the users that...

OpenOffice for Mac 3.2

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Lee Collins, V3.co.uk, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:17:00

Mac version of the comprehensive office suite

OpenOffice is a free fully fledged office application suite, complete with a word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation graphics program....

Grant Thornton rescues Yokshire bakers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:10:00 GMT

Kevin Reed, Accountancy Age, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 15:10:00

Ainsleys sold on by administrators

Administrators have sold off most of stricken Yorkshire-based bakers Ainsleys. Grant Thornton's restructuring and insolvency specialists brokered a deal to sell the bakery business to Countrystyle Foods while 20 of...

BP investors revolt over tar sands

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Tom Young, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:55:00

Resolution follows similar decision by Shell shareholders last month

A group of investors has filed a resolution demanding that BP does not invest in drilling in Canadian oil sands, which emits more CO2 than conventional drilling....

OpenOffice for Windows 3.2

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Chris Wiles, V3.co.uk, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:48:00

Minor update to the comprehensive office suite

OpenOffice is a free fully fledged office application suite, complete with a word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation graphics program....

Accountants waiting for better times to take new role

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:47:00 GMT

Kevin Reed, Accountancy Age, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:47:00

Professionals seek new jobs when economy picks up: will put up with a pay cut

Half of the profession is lining up a new job when the economy stabilises. Many were also prepared to move with a pay cut, according to the survey of 220...

Web domains remained big business in 2009

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:42:00 GMT

David Neal, V3.co.uk, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:42:00

Major sales kept market afloat through the recession, says Sedo study

The domain name industry has emerged unscathed from the economic slowdown, according to new figures released today by domain name marketplace Sedo....

ScanSource woos Avaya resellers with fast pricing

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:34:00 GMT

Doug Woodburn, CRN, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:34:00

Distributor launches System Central 24/7 tool in the UK

Distributor ScanSource Communications Europe has launched an online pricing tool aimed at UK Avaya partners. System Central 24/7 is designed to provide resellers of Avaya's enterprise solutions with fast and...

IT services market looks optimistic

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:07:17 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:07:17

What a day of positivity! I can honestly say that in all my years of coming to the annual NASSCOM conference for...

What a day of positivity!I can honestly say that in all my years of coming to the annual NASSCOM conference for most of the past decade, I have never felt...

Corporate social responsibility recognised at NASSCOM

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:04:27 GMT

TypePad Blogs, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 14:04:27

It’s the first day of the NASSCOM conference in Mumbai, India and in true NASSCOM style they opened with some interesting and...

It’s the first day of the NASSCOM conference in Mumbai, India and in true NASSCOM style they opened with some interesting and unusual sessions....

Tesco launches mobile-based loyalty application

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:58:00 GMT

Angelica Mari, Computing, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 13:58:00

Innovation project intended to bring extra convenience to customers

Tesco has launched a mobile-based application for its Clubcard loyalty scheme. The application displays a virtual version of the barcode found on the traditional loyalty cards on the device screen....

A bill from one million e-petition signatures, says Cameron

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:54:00 GMT

Parliamentary reporter, Computing, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 13:54:00

But claims that commons leader Harman is trying to block the progress

Tory leader David Cameron has announced he will go further and faster than Labour with proposed e-democracy reforms. In place of Labour's limited promise to introduce a trial with selected...

Jet fuel blooms in seawater

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:20:00 GMT

Andrew Charlesworth, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 13:20:00

Researchers use salicornia plants in carbon-negative process to grow biofuels

A project to produce high-grade biofuels from saltwater-tolerant salicornia plants is under way at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi....

SaaS providers must work with the channel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:50:00 GMT

Chris Baldock, CRN, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 12:50:00

Software delivery as a service requires solid teamwork, notes Chris Baldock

SaaS strategy has an emphasis on proving value in the first 90 days. It is therefore necessary to modify your sales model, commission structures, and compensation plans....

Google launches dedicated Nexus One helpline

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:48:00 GMT

Dan Worth, V3.co.uk, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 12:48:00

Web giant finally appeases angry users

Google has finally bowed to pressure from frustrated Nexus One customers by setting up a dedicated telephone helpline for users of its new smartphone....

Consumers blame retailers for online fraud

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:35:00 GMT

David Neal, V3.co.uk, Tuesday 9 February 2010 at 12:35:00

CyberSource report identifies 'hardcore' of people who never shop online

Consumers place the blame for online fraud squarely on the retailer, rather than themselves, according to the UK Online Fraud Report 2010 from payment processor CyberSource released today....