In this week’s podcast we take an in-depth look at the decision by TfL to cancel the multi-million pound IT services contract with TranSys to manage the under-fire Oyster card platform. We also take a look at new laptops from Dell, a very disruptive new BlackBerry from RIM, and Chip-and-PIN fraud.

We also discuss the merits of a government proposal to increase its snooping powers and to store copies of your data, in the interests of ‘security’.

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In this week’s podcast, Chris and Benny look at Delta’s introduction of in-flight Wi-Fi, the launch of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the latest on the TK Maxx data theft case, yet another Asus Eee PC model and how nearly 20,000 deserted cable operator Virgin Media in the last quarter.

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In this week’s podcast we discuss hacker Gary McKinnon’s failed attempt to avoid extradition to the US where he faces charges of tampering with defence computers.

Also, we give you the low-down on Cuil, the new search engine which claims it will give Google a run for its money. We are not so sure…..

We also talk about Nokia’s N96 smartphone, which is due to hit the shops shortly, the Home Office initiative that will allow the public to see crime figures overlaid on a map of where they live, and another increase in malware attacks.

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This week, the IT PRO has a pair of special guests to talk about the top news from the past week, starting with VMware’s move to make its hypervisor free - is it all just a ploy to undercut Microsoft and get us all hooked on virtualisation? Yeah, probably.

We also talk about Apple’s latest iPhone. Is it ready for business? Will CIOs buy them bulk for their staff? Or is nothing more than a fancy phone with an iPod attached… featuring sweet games like ‘lightsabre’? (insert swooshing sound here.)

And also in the news, the ongoing problems with Transport for London’s Oyster card. Is it just a coincidence that the London-wide system has crashed twice since hackers cracked it? And, possibly more importantly, what’s your favourite tube line?

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The long-awaited 3G version of the iPhone has finally gone on sale. There’s been a great deal of hype, but was it justified. We get the iPhone 3G into the IT PRO Podcast studio for a first look and discuss both the consumer and business merits of Apple’s revamped smartphone.

Also in the news, the chief executive of virtualisation giant VMware is replaced suddenly by an ex-Microsoft exec, British businesses are banning IM and DreamWorks drops AMD for Intel.

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Firefox secures the first world record for first day downloads of a computer application, Viacom secures a landmark legal ruling against Google and solid state hard drives are about to get much cheaper for everyone.

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As Bill Gates exits from day-to-day operations from Microsoft, we discuss whether he has had a positive or negative impact on the IT industry, and look at how Microsoft has changed in preparation for his departure.

We also look at data security, as two independent reports blast HMRC and the Ministry of Defence for their poor data protection and we talk about intelligent CCTV cameras (albeit briefly).

And of course we discuss Nokia’s shock takeover and open source plan for Symbian.

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The launch of the Firefox 3 browser this week was a huge success for Mozilla. Not only did it set a world record for day one browser downloads, its servers buckled under the weight of demand for the new browser. The thing is – will Firefox 3 be any good?

Should British hacker Gary McKinnon be extradited to the US to face charges of hacking US government systems? If he fails in his latest appeal and is convicted, he is being threatened with up to 45 years in prison, and allegedly “would fry”. It sounds extreme considering we are none the wiser whether McKinnon is a master criminal or just an idiot.

Asus has announced an update to the Eee PC 900, adding Intel’s Atom chip to the popular cheap laptop.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown calls for investment in technology to help fight terrorism. Is this a serious call to action or just a cynical soundbite from a struggling and unpopular politician – we discuss.

And finally, Nokia has launched two new business handsets, one of which has serious iPhone-killer potential. We tell you all about it.

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Apple has finally pulled the covers off the 3G iPhone - but is it any good? The IT PRO team investigates Apple’s latest smartphone and debates whether it is still a breakthrough product, or simply trying to catch-up with the competition.

We also look at the latest in a growing list of corporate data thefts, this time involving clothing retailer Cotton Traders and 38,000 customer credit card numbers.

And we recap on the news of Yahoo’s ad sales deal with Google, look at what it all means for shareholders in Yahoo and for Microsoft following its failed takeover attempt.

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Everyone wants an Eee PC, or at least something very similar. The Computext computer show in Taipai this week is awash with the Asus mini laptop and its many imitators. The IT PRO team discusses why the Eee and others are so popular and look at who might actually use one of these machines in anger.

Will the 3G iPhone cost £100? Several industry commentators think so, despite the fact it will make Apple’s shiny smartphone more accessible and thus less exclusive.

Can anonymous text messages help cut knife crime? Crimestoppers thinks its a good way to reach teenages who have witnessed or expereinced a knife attack.

We discuss these stories and take a look at developments in flash drives and a new code of practice for ISPs selling broadband in the UK.

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