A COMMONWEALTH Bank computer error has left up to 200,000 customers with money ‘missing’ from their accounts, in some cases leaving accounts overdrawn.
A fix is expected overnight.
It appears that customers who had transactions on their accounts between 22nd and 24th November are most likely to be affected, with funds missing from accounts, even though they showed on earlier statements.
Commonwealth bank has stated that any fees incurred as a result of the error will be refunded, and has asked any affected customers left without cash to visit a local branch.
A lawsuit has been filed against Apple claiming that technology used in the iPhone to surf the web infringes on a patent recently filed by a Los Angeles real estate developer (Elliot Gottfurcht) and two partners.
The lawsuit was filed by EMG Technology LLC on Monday in the US District Court in Tyler, Texas. EMG was founded by Mr Gottfurcht and is based in Los Angeles.
The lawsuit alleges that technology the iPhone uses to navigate and display websites specifically designed for small phone screens infringes on a patent obtained in October which was assigned to EMG.
Apple has declined to comment on the lawsuit.
MySQL have announced a new service known as Query Analyser.
The tool will allow administrators and developers to review SQL for possible errors or problems which could harm query performance, an area of functionality which has been noticeable by it’s absence up until now.
Early tests on the system have reportedly seen considerable performance increases among beta testers,. A MySQL spokesman said “”Internally we have seen a 30 per cent improvement. It helps people find problematic code in minutes, and eliminates [that] code during the development process”.
In order to use the new tool, customers will need to have a Gold or higher level subscription to MySQL, although it will come at no extra cost. Hopefully it will just be a matter of time before service availability drips down to the general user population.
Microsoft are releasing more snippets of information about the forthcoming Window 7 edition. Here are a few of the promised highlights that relate to IT professionals:
Manageability
- Windows 7 will extend the reach of what Group Policy can manage, and how settings are applied to specific users or computers, including non-GP aware components.
- Windows 7 will introduce DirectAccess, a capability that allows IT to manage and update internet-connected remote PCs, even when they are off the corporate network, while giving mobile users seamless secure connectivity while on the road without having to open a VPN connection.
- The new Powershell v2 and its graphical editor will help automate repetitive tasks with minimal scripting expertise required.
Security and Compliance
- Windows 7 will provide customisable User Account Control (UAC) that allows IT to “tune” the UAC feature based on their environment.
- For data protection, Windows 7 introduces BitLocker To Go, extending encryption to removable drives. This feature gives greater control over information leaving the corporation, as well as protecting lost or stolen USB drives.
- Windows 7 will also allow greater control of access to specific applications by specific users
Deployment
In Windows 7, system image creation and deployment is enhanced with advances such as Dynamic Driver provisioning, the Deployment Image Service and Management tool, Multicast Multiple Stream Transfer, and improvements to user state migration.
Microsoft offically launches the Small Business Server and Essential Business Server products in Australia today (12th November), so here are some handy details of the two products:
These integrated sever packages aimed specifically at small and medium sized business and provide depoyment, management and security solutions.
Windows Small Business Server 2008
For small businesses running fewer than 75 PCs. Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 runs multiple technologies, which are integrated and configured specifically for small business needs:
- Access to e-mail contacts, calendar and files from anywhere
- Increased reliability of hardware and software
- Internal Web sites for rich collaboration
- Lower costs through easier installation and management
- Better protection with automatic backups and file restoration
Windows Essential Business Server 2008
For mid-sized business. Essential Business Server offers:
- Secure remote access to e-mail, files, and applications
- Streamlined administration console for all included technologies
- Preconfigured platform to Microsoft Best Practices
- Simple, wizard-based setup of key workloads
- Centralised, easy-to-use license management tools
You can find out more via the Microsoft Webcast: here
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