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Powerset unveils semantic search tool

Iain Thomson — 2008-05-13T17:36:00.000Z

Iain Thomson, Information World Review, Tuesday 13 May 2008 at 17:36:00

US start-up throws down gauntlet to Google

Web start-up Powerset has offered a glimpse into the future of search with tools that allow Wikipedia users to employ "conversational phrasing" techniques instead of keywords....

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NHS trials remote monitoring of patients

Tom Young — 2008-05-12T11:07:00.000Z

Tom Young, Information World Review, Monday 12 May 2008 at 11:07:00

Three year £31m test programme aims to improve services for ageing population

The government today launched a £31m programme to test the effectiveness of remote health monitoring. The pilot scheme - being rolled out across Kent, Cornwall and Newham - will see...

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Information Commissioner gets stronger powers

David Neal — 2008-05-09T17:21:00.000Z

David Neal, Information World Review, Friday 9 May 2008 at 17:21:00

The Information Commissioner has finally got his wish, increased powers to tackle data breaches

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has been granted new powers. The data watchdog has had one of its requests answered, gaining the ability to impose 'substantial' fines on business that...

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MySpace offers opt-in data sharing

Shaun Nichols — 2008-05-09T10:43:00.000Z

Shaun Nichols, Information World Review, Friday 9 May 2008 at 10:43:00

Deals signed with Photobucket, Twitter, eBay and Yahoo

MySpace has launched a data-sharing project in which the social networking site will open up its code to partner sites Photobucket, Twitter, eBay and Yahoo....

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Microsoft 'in talks' to buy Facebook

Shaun Nichols — 2008-05-08T14:29:00.000Z

Shaun Nichols, Information World Review, Thursday 8 May 2008 at 14:29:00

Companies said to be discussing possible options

Microsoft has been speaking with social networking giant Facebook about a possible acquisition, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal cited a source close to Microsoft who claimed that members...

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Lose data and you go to jail

Tom Young — 2008-05-07T17:50:00.000Z

Tom Young, Information World Review, Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 17:50:00

Act amendments could jail terms for losing or trading in data

Individuals who negligently disclose personal data could be jailed for up to two years under legislation voted through by the House of Lords last week....

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SwetsWise bags Science and more

Tracey Caldwell — 2008-05-07T10:57:00.000Z

Tracey Caldwell, Information World Review, Wednesday 7 May 2008 at 10:57:00

High-profile US journal, Science, signs up to SwetsWise online content service

Swets has signed up high-profile US journal Science to its SwetsWise online content service and revealed plans to offer access to e-books as well as journals....

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Google trademark move sparks outrage

Ian Williams — 2008-05-06T18:00:00.000Z

Ian Williams, Information World Review, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 18:00:00

Search giant faces legal action

Google has revised its UK trademark protection policy to allow non-trademark owners to bid on trademarked terms within AdWords. Restrictions will still apply to trademarks included within the text of...

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NHS must learn lessons on centralised patient records

Tom Young — 2008-05-06T11:37:00.000Z

Tom Young, Information World Review, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 11:37:00

Programme so far has not focused enough on social aspects of the technology change

The NHS summary care record (SCR) programme is offering real benefits to early adopter sites across England, but the technology needs to be simplified before further rollout, according to a major independent...

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Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid

Shaun Nichols — 2008-05-06T10:08:00.000Z

Shaun Nichols, Information World Review, Tuesday 6 May 2008 at 10:08:00

Redmond withdraws acquisition offer

Microsoft has abandoned its efforts to acquire Yahoo. Chief executive Steve Ballmer sent a letter to Jerry Yang on Saturday afternoon informing the Yahoo chief that Microsoft was withdrawing its...

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