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Last month (February) saw Microsoft launch a campaign to persuade users to upgrade Internet Explorer; particularly if they are presently using version 6. A newer browser offers faster browsing, multiple tabs, improved security and better... READ MORE

Who should read: All those involved in the importation and exportation of goods. What is it about: HMRC’s decision to replace the current commitment to clear 95% of route 1 entries within two hours with a revised commitment that better... READ MORE

What is a Boiler Room? Boiler Rooms are businesses that use high-pressure sales techniques to sell “sure thing” investments with the promise of massive returns. In fact, what they’re selling is worthless stock in often unquoted companies... READ MORE

On Thursday 3rd March 2011 ASM will be launching Sequoia, their new clearance and data management platform. Albacore have specialised in supporting the servers and networks that run the ASM software since 1992. We have been closely involved... READ MORE

The advent of web enabled software and virtual server hosting is changing the whole dynamics of server provision. Imagine having your company server available to you on the Internet from wherever you happen to be in the world, all your... READ MORE

It has come to our attention recently that an organisation calling themselves Online Techmate are calling people in the UK saying they are from your “Microsoft XP service provider” and attempting to prove over the phone that your PC has viruses. ... READ MORE

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AWARD: Sponsor: Matt Sturrock of Albacore Systems (left) Winner: Stuart Clarke of Damco UK (centre) Event Host: Graham Poll, former International Football Referee (right) Damco believes strongly in the development of its employees... READ MORE

Albacore announce new website. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new site. The site uses state-of-the-art content management tools which make it simple to update and change. All the useful features of our old site have been incorporated... READ MORE

Phoenix Aircargo, Case study by IFW journalist Marcia Macleod Freight forwarders around Heathrow usually fall into one of two camps: large global corporates that report to a central office somewhere in Europe – or beyond – or one-man-and-a-dog... READ MORE