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Playstation Move unveiled by Sony
Sony has used the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco to present Playstation Move, its new motion controller which aims to challenge market leader Nintendo Wii.But...

Oracle to integrate hardware with Sun software
Following its £7.1 billion takeover of Sun, Oracle is planning to start selling integrated hardware and software designed to reduce IT operating costs and boost...

Tories pledge superfast broadband by 2017
The Conservative Party has promised to deliver broadband speeds of 100 mbps per second to most British homes by 2017 if it wins power at the general election.Launching its...

Vast majority of Twitter users fakes and fraudsters, says report
Just one in five people in Twitter are genuine, according to a new report by Barracuda Labs. The survey analysed more than 19 million Twitter accounts and found that the social...

Don't cut off illegal file-sharers but fine them, says BT boss
Illegal file-sharers should be fined instead of having their accounts suspended, according to the head of the UK's biggest telecoms company."If someone is accused a fine...

Mobile technology to monitor every movement developed
Japanese researchers have developed a mobile phone that could allow prying bosses to keep tabs on every movement of their staff.The mobile technology, created by phone giant...

Global IT spending returns to growth but recovery not here yet
Global IT spending will rise in 2010 but the majority of IT budgets will remain flat, according to Ovum.The analysts said that some chief information officers (CIOs) will see...

Google sued over Buzz violating data privacy laws
Google has been sued by a Gmail user for allegedly violating data privacy laws when it launched social network service Buzz last month.Andranik Souvalian of Cranston, Rhode...

Icann to reconsider .xxx scheme
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has confirmed that it will reconsider a plan to create an internet domain specifically for adult sites. In 2005,...

Microsoft Security Essentials distributed in 74 countries, web giant announces
Just five months after launching Security Essentials, Microsoft has moved to increase the distribution of its free anti-virus and malware tool from 17 countries and eight...

Don’t blame employees for social engineering attacks, says security expert
Companies that fall so-called social engineering attacks should not blame employees, an internet security expert has said."The real problem is weak security procedures, but...

UK web users don't disagree with government regulation, survey suggests
The majority of UK web users are not opposed to the government getting involved in the regulation of the internet, a new survey for the BBC World Service has found.The poll,...

IT staff don't ask managers for help, new survey reveals
Most IT workers would not turn to their managers for help, a new survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the British Library has found.Fourty-two per cent of...

ICO calls for privacy protection
The value of personal information and privacy protection has been underlined in a new report released by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) this week.Information...

New device promises silent phone conversations
A new device that could allow people to conduct silent phone conversations has been presented by researchers.The technology, on display at the Cebit electronics fair in Germany,...

Microsoft biggest R&D spender in 2010
Microsoft is poised to become the biggest research and development (R&D) spender in the world, the company's chief operating officer has said.Speaking at the London School...

US admits more needs to be done in cyber security
The US government has said that more needs to be done to protect Americans from cyber attacks. Speaking at the world's biggest security conference in San Francisco, homeland...

IT bosses should be 'great sales people,' says BlueSky
IT directors and chief information officers should learn from the best sales people in order to be successful, an expert has said.Speaking at a management seminar, Marc Jantez...

World Cup software completed by end of March
The Indian group that has won the rights to supply the event management software for this summer's football World Cup in South Africa has expressed its confidence that the...

Global spending on PCs to jump by 12 per cent in 2010, Gartner forecasts
Worldwide spending on PCs will increase by 12.2 per cent to $245 billion this year, analyst firm Gartner has predicted. "The PC industry will be overwhelmingly driven by...

Masterminds of Mariposa botnet arrested by Spanish police
Spanish people have arrested three men responsible for the so-called Mariposa botnet, one of the world's biggest networks of virus-infected computers.The investigators said that...

Apple takes legal action against HTC over phone patents
Apple has sued phone maker HTC accusing it of infringing 20 patents that are used in the iPhone.In its legal filing, Apple said the patent infringements covered technology used...

New service allows Facebook friends share money
A new application allows social network friends to send small payments to each other for small value transactions.The service, called Buxter, handles transactions in US dollars...

Brussels approve Orange and T-Mobile UK tie-up
The European Commission has given Orange and T-Mobile the green light to merge their UK networks.It is now expected that the tie-up of France Telecom-owned Orange and T-Mobile's...

Four out five of consumers dissuaded by slow websites
A whopping 82 per cent of consumers have said that badly-performing websites deter them from purchasing products from that company online or in store, a new study has...

Browser choice for Window users
Window users across Europe are to be offered browser choices following a deal between Microsoft and the European Commission.Starting from Monday, a pop-up window will ask users...

Old-style Playstation 3 owners urged to stop using the machine
Sony has urged the owners of older versions of Playstation 3 to stop using the console for the time being because of a problem with the Playstation Network."We hope to...

Microsoft fights Waledac botnet
Microsoft has been given the green light by a Virginia court to cut off 277 internet domains associated with Waledac botnet, one of the ten biggest networks of compromised...

Novell profits increase in 2010's first quarter
Despite posting a slight fall in sales, network group Novell saw its profits and doubled earnings per share increase in the first quarter of 2010.Net revenue declined to $202...

Google responds to complaints over its ranking system
Google has moved to defend its search ranking system after complaints over its business activities prompted the European Commission to launch a preliminary investigation into...

Yahoo joins forces with Twitter
Yahoo and Twitter have entered into a global partnership, according to news reports. Twitter feeds and status updates will all be available from within Yahoo's main home page....

British Library uses new software to archive UK websites
The British Library is using new software from IBM called BigSheets to preserve terabytes of information from websites that otherise would be lost to future generations.The web...

How bank websites stack up against each other
NatWest's website has been rated as the most reliable in banking, according to a study of UK banking websites by Keynote Competitive Research. Ten leading UK banks were included...

Adobe fixes 'security hole' in software
Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader software are advised to download the latest update to fix a security hold in the Download Manager software, according to the company."This...

KLM switches to Gmail as enterprise e-mail server
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has moved 11,200 of its crew members to Gmail as part of a transition to Google Apps Premier Edition, according to a news report.The company-wide...

People are the 'key to infosecurity'
People are the key to the success of an information security programme, according to the HMRC. After a data breach in 2007 when the organisation lost the personal details of 25...

Banks must be open to using social media
Financial service companies have been too slow to harness social media in their businesses, according to research from Datamonitor. The research reveals that 50 per cent of UK...

Government makes security a priority
The government is "building an information security community, but it still in early days", according to a top government infosecurity officer. Speaking at the first...

Significant increase in mobile phone sales in 2009
In the fourth quarter of 2009, mobile phone sales grew eight per cent worldwide, according to research by Gartner. There were 1.2 billion phones sold in 2009, with 340 million...

High-tech industry receives £200 million from government
As part of a drive to boost skilled jobs in the UK, the government is investing £200 million in digital and advanced manufacturing businesses."This fund shows our...

Twitter users are target of 'phishing' attacks
A phishing campaign is targeting Twitter users to steal their passwords and hijack accounts, according to security firm Sophos.The hijacked accounts are being used to spread...

Large enterprises look to increase IT security
More than 2,000 enterprises polled in 27 countries reported losses due to cyber attacks last year, according to a Symantec 2010 State of Enterprise Security study.In more than...

Windows users given web browser choice
Web giant Microsoft has agreed to give European Internet Explorer users the option to choose an alternative browser from the beginning of March.Dave Heiner, Microsoft's vice...

US copyright holders call for countries to be put on piracy watch list
A total of 35 countries could be monitored for piracy and counterfeit activities after a coalition of US trade associations urged greater efforts to stop copyright theft.In a...

New laptop aimed at computer novices
A new laptop aimed at people who are not using PCs on a regular basis has been launched in Britain.Alex, which is based on Linux, comes with simplified e-mail, web browsing,...

Job vacancies in IT grow by 1.9 per cent
IT job vacancies increased by 1.9 per cent in the last quarter of 2009, according to the latest Salary Services Limited (SSL) and Computer Weekly IT salary survey.But vacancies...

NPA call to stop BBC iPhone apps
The Newspaper Publishers Association (NPA) has called the BBC Trust to stop the corporation's plans to launch iPhone apps for its sports and news content."Not for the first...

Microsoft-Yahoo search plans cleared
Both European and US authorities have approved Microsoft's plans to acquire Yahoo's internet search and search advertising businesses.According to the European Commission, the...

Firms to devote IT spending on existing technologies, says Forrester Research
The majority of companies in 2010 will opt to invest in upgrading or maintaining existing IT applications instead of implementing new software, according to a new study by...

Online TV service launched
A new online TV service offering content from the BBC, Channel Four and Five has been launched across Britain after less than a month's trials on 20,000 users.Seesaw, which...

BBC to offer iPhone apps from April
The BBC has unveiled plans to offer iPhone apps for its sport and news content from April. Speaking at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Erik Huggers, BBC director of...

Mobile phone traffic will be 50 times higher 2015, predicts Ericsson
Mobile data traffic by 2015 will be more than 50 times higher than at the end of 2009, according to a market expert.Speaking at the Mobile World Congress, Hans Vestberg, chief...

Fujitsu secures £300 million DWP deal
Fujitsu has landed a £300 million deal with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide support and services to 140,000 desktops across Britain.Joe Harley, DWP IT...

Google admits insufficient Buzz tests
Web giant Google has admitted that testing of its new social network Buzz was not sufficient.According to the BBC, the service, which was launched on February 9, was tested only...

Intel and Nokia unveil MeeGo
Intel and Nokia have merged operating systems to develop a single platform for mobiles, named MeeGo. The new platform, which was created by merging elements of Intel's Moblin...

Network operators team up to offer applications
A total of 24 phone operators have joined forces to challenge the dominance of mobile app stores, like the one operated by Apple.The Wholesale Applications Community, which was...

Windows new mobile phone operating system a 'huge step forward,' says Canalys
The release of Windows Phone 7 Series for mobile phones is a huge step forward for Microsoft, according to Pete Cunningham of research firm Canalys."Microsoft have really...

Google to make changes to just-released Buzz
In a bid to respond to privacy concerns about its just-released Buzz social networking service, Google has announced plans to roll out a series of changes. Critics have said...

Heavy fines for serious breaches of data privacy, warns ICO
Companies found guilty of serious breaches of data protection laws could be fined up to £500,000 under new guidelines by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).The ICO...

CMA asks for new communications act
The Communication Managers Association (CMA) has called for the creation of a new communications act to encourage supply competition and commit itself to bringing universal...

Google set to build experimental high-speed broadband networks
Web giant Google has unveiled plans to build 1Gbps ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the US, reaching between 50,000 and 500,000...

Home Office presents three devices to prevent mobile theft
Identity theft from mobile phones jumped by 70 per cent last year, new figures by the Home Office have revealed."New technology creates new opportunities for the user [but]...

Yahoo vows to 'continue to be in search'
Yahoo has vowed its commitment to search and announced a series of new products that will cement its place in the business. The company, which has suffered a falling market...

BT awarded three-year contract extension by DWP
BT has won a £237 million contract extension by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) that will see the telecoms giant provide voice, data network and contact centre IT...

Security professionals urged not to reject cloud computing
IT security professionals should work out how their companies can make use of cloud computing securely with minimum risk, according to a market expert."They need to look at...

Online game Glitch unveiled by Flickr co-founder
Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield has unveiled his latest web venture, a multiplayer game named Glitch."We want to reach as large an audience as possible. We want to do...

Cloud helps companies shrink IT costs dramatically
Cloud computing has reduced IT costs in Vodafone and Channel 4 by 90 per cent, the companies have said.Speaking at the Powered by Cloud conference in London, representatives of...

Smartphone shipments hit new peak in 2009
Total smartphone shipments reached a new peak of 166 million units in 2009, according to a market analyst.Tim Shepherd, of Canalys, said that it was no surprise that Apple...

New network site for Google
Google has unveiled its latest social network, known as Buzz, in a move that pitches the company against rival sites such as Facebook. The service allows users to post status...

Top executives' reliance on 'gut feel' hits business
Senior executives fail to do best business because they rely heavily on "gut feel" and lack the ability to analyse business data, according to a new survey of 600 top...

Public sector IT underperforms and costs too much, claims report
The UK public sector IT is underperforming and much more costly compared to other similar countries, a new report has warned.The "Government IT: The way forward"...

Chinese police shut down training website for hackers
Chinese police have closed the country's biggest cyber attack training website, state media has reported. Black Hawk Safety Net, which is reported to have trained thousands of...

IT suppliers urged to meet specific needs to get hold of government money
IT suppliers must target specific needs in the following years to make sure they tap into government spending, according to a market expert.Jan Duffy, research director at the...

US Department of Justice opposed to Google book plan
The US government has turned down Google's revised plan to create a massive digital library because it posed potential copyright and antitrust concerns."The amended...

New patch fixes 17-year-old bug
Microsoft's latest security update for Windows is expected to tackle a bug that dates from the time of the DOS operating system.The 17-year old loophole will be patched in the...

ISP not responsible for illegal downloading, judge rules
In the first file-sharing piracy case to reach the courts, an Australian judge has ruled than an internet service provider (ISP) is not responsible for policing the internet for...

One fifth of companies to ditch IT infrastructure in 2010, says Gartner
One in five businesses will move to scrap their IT infrastructure in 2010, a market expert has predicted.Steve Prentice, vice-president of Gartner, explained that the move will...

Symbian platform available for free
The Symbian Foundation has completed its move to offer the code of its hit smartphone platform for free. The move, first announced in 2008, means that the "billions of...

Security risks for those using same passwords on multiple sites, experts warn
Online banking users should use different passwords for each web service they sign up in order to avoid falling prey to phising scams, security experts have...

Nokia sat-nav software a hit, says company
Nokia's Ovi Maps navigation software was downloaded by one million people during the first week of its launch, according to the telecommunications company."We're averaging...

Technology workforce to grow 4 times faster than average UK sectors
Further investing in IT is key for the future development of the British economy, according to IT sector skills council e-skills UK."Technology can help reduce costs and...

Microsoft releases free tools to boost code security
Microsoft has announced the release of two free Security Development Lifestyle (SDL) tools in a bid to help software creators write secure code.According to the company,...

Business sponsors critical to intelligence projects
The success of business intelligence projects depends on sponsor risks, according to analyst firm Gartner.Mark Beyer, who is research director at the firm, said that chief...

Petition urges UK government to drop IE6
A new petition is urging the British government to withdraw Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) and move to a more modern browser.The petition, which was put together by Dan...

Tories pledge 100Mbps broadband by 2017
The Conservative Party has pledged to bring 100Mbps broadband to the majority of British homes by 2017 as part of a review of the UK's communications regulations."Our...

Social media users urged to do more to protect their data
Users of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter should step up their defences to prevent themselves from having their personal data stolen, an expert has...

2010 to be a 'bumper year' for online frausters
Online scammers are expected to enjoy a "bumper year" in 2010, the CPP Group has warned, marking the start of the Scams Awareness Month.Sarah Blaney, fraud expert at...

Fujitsu lays claim to the iPad brand
Japanese technology group Fulitsu has claimed ownership of the iPad trademark just a few hours after Apple launched its latest gadget under the same brand."It is our...

Social Search beta rolled out by Google
Google has released a beta version of Social Search, a new facility that enables internet users to personalise their searches by including content from friends and online...

New study reveals 'appalling' state of corporate data protection
The risk of failing to protect data is exacerbated by the explosive growth of electronic information, mounting consumer concern and increased regulation, a new report has...

Recent cyber attacks mark a watershed moment in web security
The recent attacks against Google and more than 20 other organisations marked a turning point in cybersecurity because of their targeted and co-ordinated nature, a market expert...

Large companies 'perfectly prepared to use free software'
The usage of free software plays a major part in the IT strategy of large companies, according to a market expert. "Large organisations are perfectly prepared to use free...

Sky to broadcast football clash in 3D
Sky is launching the UK's first 3D TV channel this Sunday with the screening of a live sports event in nine pubs across the UK.The Premier League match between Arsenal and...

TechCrunch hacked for the second time in a day
Technology website TechCrunch has been attacked twice by hackers in 24 hours, according to a news report."The site is back up and appears to be stable. At this point we are...

Report security breaches or face tougher sanctions, says ICO
More than 800 security breaches have been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the last two years, the watchdog has announced.The ICO has also warned that...

Apple introduces iPad to the world
Apple has unveiled the much anticipated iPad, its touchscreen device that can be used to watch movies, play games and browse the internet. Speaking from San Francisco, Steve...

Technology M&A activity expected to increase in 2010
A number of large-size technology deals in the US is going to boost market confidence in the UK and lead to increased merger and acquisition activity this year, according to a...

Greater spectrum is needed for cloud computing, says Microsoft
European governments should open up wireless networks and deliver affordable broadband spectrum to support cloud computing, according to Microsoft general counsel....

More needs to be done to prevent hacks, says McAfee
Governments and multinational companies should step up their defences to prevent potential threats such as the recent Chinese attack on Google, according to the chief executive...

Billions lost as companies fail to manage telecoms contracts
Businesses are losing billions of pounds because of failures in managing their telecoms services contracts, according to Hudson & Yorke."So much effort goes into...

BT to offer new fibre broadband service
BT is launching a new service that will enable companies to access 40 Mbps fibre broadband for £45 per month.Nigel Stagg, managing director at BT Business, said the...

MP3 developers launch new music file format
A group of key figures behind the development of MP3 have launched MusicDNA, a new music file format that will offer videos, lyrics, artworks, blogs as well as songs."We...

Microsoft releases patch to tackle security holes in IE
A new patch has been released by Microsoft in a bid to deal with significant security flaws in Internet Explorer. The company has recommended users who do not have...

Mid-market smartphones to become 'smarter' in 2010
Mid-market smartphone devices will become "progressively smarter" in 2010, according to a market analyst.Conrad Longmore, editor at Mobile Gazette, said that the...

Youthful consumers 'to drive smartbook market'
Young consumers are expected to drive demand in the smartbook market, according to an industry expert."Smartbooks are well suited for a younger, school-age demographic...

Indoor base stations 'causing a major stir' in the telecoms sector
The use of indoor base stations, known as femtocells, is revolutionising the telecommunications industry, an expert has said. Femtocells have been "causing a major stir in...

Companies 'need to plan for IPv6 to take advantage of new technology'
Businesses in the UK need to start planning for the next generation of Internet Protocols, called IPv6, if they want to take advantage of new technology, an expert has said....

Internet users 'exposed to leak passwords'
Online users should take extra care when setting up a password to prevent being a target of hackers, an expert has said. "What computer users need to realise is that the...

Online shoppers 'exposed to card fraud'
Shoppers using their credit cards to shop online are exposed to fraud, an expert has said. "What we have seen since the introduction of chip and pin is a reduction of card...

Businesses 'need to be more aware of the information they store'
Companies in the UK need to pay more attention to the data they store electronically, according to a technology expert.There does need to be some extra stick involved to make...

Attacks on applications from viruses 'will rise in 2010'
Electronic viruses targeting applications will increase this year, a study has reportedly said.Of 136 IP network operators surveyed, 35 per cent believe attacks will focus on...

Government 'must be tougher in fighting filesharing'
Government authorities in the UK have not been radical enough over how they tackle illegal filesharing, according to Craig Priestley, founder of The Music Mag – a new music...

Increase in ebook market 'is safe bet'
The sales of ebooks will increase this year as makers start marketing their products outside of the US, the main market for such devices, an expert has said. Stuart Miles, owner...

Google voice 'heralds new opportunities'
Google's voice search function, Google Voice, offers new opportunities for software developers, according to Andrew Pouros, chief operations officer for search marketing...

French warn users over Internet Explorer
Stop using Internet Explorer, that’s the widely reported warning the French government has given to internet users in the country over growing security concerns.The...

Mobile apps 'to see $6BN in revenues, Gartner says
Applications, or apps, for mobile devices will see revenues of $6.1 billion this year, which would represent an 82 per cent of all downloads this year and for 87 per cent of all...

Cloud computing 'is facing less barriers'
The implementation of cloud computing among companies is facing less barriers than in the past, Arthur Bolton, director at sourcing consultancy TPI, was quoted as...

Illegal download puts companies at risk, expert says
Employees treating work computers like home machines are putting UK businesses at risk when downloading illegally on the web, according to the Federation Against Software Theft...

Tory paper on cyber security gets some backing
The UK's Cyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network (CSKTN) has backed a Conservative Party's plan on national security that includes some aspects on cyber security, a news...

Intel results 'suggest worst of computing slump is over'
Robust results by the world's largest microprocessor maker Intel have brought hope to the market that the worst of the economic slowdown in the computing sector might be over,...

'Next-generation broadband to hit Manchester'
A project to build a fibre network, which will serve homes and businesses in Manchester, is underway, a news report has said.The project has been hailed as one of the biggest in...

Embrace technology, schools told
Schools must put embracing technology at the top of their agenda for 21st century learning, a leading expert has been quoted as saying.Professor Stephen Heppell has said schools...

VoIP offers 'cheaper option'
Voice over Internet Protocol, known as VoIP, offers "a cheaper alternative to traditional wireline services", according to George Van Horn, senior analyst at industry...

Monitoring internet service providers is 'tremendously difficult'
Monitoring internet service providers (ISPs) to implement tougher regulations and legal action for filesharing and media piracy online is "tremendously difficult", an...

Green commitment adopted by big businesses is regarded as "positive"
The adoption of environmentally friendly practices by large enterprises is a positive development, according to a spokesperson for therenewableenergycentre.co.uk."The...

'Too late for Twitter to be profitable'
Micro blogging website Twitter has lost its opportunity to become profitable, according to Jason Falls, a social media consultant and blogger on socialmediaexplorer.com."I...

Fundamentals of copyrights 'are breached online'
The fundamentals of copyrights are still being breached online and tougher EU regulation is needed, according to Alison Wenham, chairman of the Association of Independent...

Taxing Google 'is problematic'
The French government may be planning to tax search engine giant Google but that poses problems, according to Andreas Pouros, chief operations officer for search engine...

Internet Explorer to 'remain the most popular browser'
Despite recent efforts by Google to try to take market share away from Internet Explorer, the browser will still remain the most popular, according to John E Dunn, associate...

'Don't expect historic returns in the mobile market'
Mobile phone sales are likely to rise but they will not see the same soaring levels they have enjoyed in the past, an expert has said. "Despite a projected return to growth...

Online video content is 'pushing the growth of online video advertising'
The rise in the number of people producing or uploading video content online is driving the growth of online video advertising, an expert has said.According to Jamie Estrin,...

Free laptop scheme 'step toward bridging the digital divide'
A government programme which will provide laptops to studets from poor backgrounds is a "step toward bridging the digital divide", said Rhian Beynon, head of policy...

British firm challenges Amazon's Kindle
A British firm is challenging the dominance of Amazon's e-reader - Kindle - as it launched its own version called Que at a gadgets fair in Las Vegas, a report has said.The BBC's...

Government 'not doing enough to promote hi-tech developments'
Government needs to be more proactive in encouraging innovation, an expert has been quoted as saying."When it comes to innovation there's a lot the government can do, and...

Cloud computing 'helps businesses function during severe weather'
Cloud computing allows companies to keep operating despite severe weather conditions, according to Rob Lovell, chief executive at cloud computing platform provider...

Broadband suppliers 'must be more transparent'
Suppliers of broadband must be clearer about the speed they are providing to customers, according to Chris Marling, editor of the independent and mobile broadband comparison...

Bigger version of Kindle reader 'to launch globally'
A bigger version of Amazon's e-reader, Kindle, is set to hit stores around the world later this month, a news report has said. Amazon will release its bigger Kindle DX with a...

'Signs of recovery in IT recruitment'
"We knew things were getting better because last quarter there was a 26 per cent increase in the number of contract IT jobs being advertised and a one per cent increase in...

'IT departments should develop recession-friendly applications'
IT departments should design applications to help businesses cope with the economic downturn, Forrester Research was quoted as saying in a news report. Teams working in the...

Technology to focus on security issues, expert says
The new developments in technology this year will be focused on improving security around cloud computing and virtualisation, an expert has been quoted as saying in a news...

The value of technology 'must be spread'
Those unaware of the real value of technology must be made aware of its benefits, according to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT."The challenge for the IT community is to...

'Sites must work more on engaging with users'
Websites must work harder to engage with users, an expert has said. "It takes just one second for website visitors to make a decision about a site: 'do I stay or do I go?'...

Green IT 'must be funded'
Funding for green IT projects can only go ahead if available finance is made available upfront, it has been claimed.Simon Mingay from IT research company Gartner said that...

Illegal downloaders to face the music in France
People downloading music illegally online in France will feel the tough effects of the country's new law against internet piracy, a news report has said. Under the new rules,...

Businesses should choose 'appropriate keywords'
Businesses looking to improve their search engine optimisation (SEO) should choose specific keywords that are relevant to their trade, an expert has said. Keywords must be...

Wireless technology 'to be popular this year'
Despite the recession, wireless technology and gadgets like 3DTV will be popular in 2010, according to an expert. Nikki Moore, gadget expert for the BBC's Something for the...

Computer haul to help fund IT training
Homeless people in Southampton could be set to benefit from IT training following the seizure of £180,000 worth of computer equipment by police.Trading Standards in...

Virtual reality 'set to become mainstream in 2010'
Virtual reality, usually a topic of science fiction books, is set to become mainstream next year, according to an expert.Technology like the one used by social network...

Cloud computing 'to gain strength next year'
UK businesses are going to be more keen to deploy cloud computing next year, according to Rob Lovell, chief executive of cloud computing providers ThinkGrid.Mr Lovell said...

'Business should have strategy over mobile phones'
Businesses in the UK should have an overall strategy when dealing with the use of phones in the work place, according to Peter Readman, director of ttMobiles."In fact ten...

Twitter 'to become profitable'
Twitter, the microblogging site, is set to become profitable at the end of this year, according to several news reports.Media reports have recently said that the site is going...

Mobile devices will 'empower consumers'
The rise of new smart mobile devices and new applications will provide "empowerment to the shopper", according to Chris Russell, director of eDigitalResearch."The...

Netbooks popularity 'may be slowing down'
The recent popularity netbooks, small portable computers, have enjoyed may be on its way down, according to an expert."The days of the netbook are over," said Stuart...

'Avoid the dangers of broadband slowdown'
Keep Christmas lights as far away as possible from your broadband router and computer to avoid interference with your broadband speed - that's the advice given by a Talk Talk...

Firefox for mobile phones 'to be launched soon'
Web browser Firefox could be in your mobile phone within days, according to a news report. The popular internet browser will first be available for Nokia's N900 phone and then...

Britain is 'very advanced in terms of digital communications'
British consumers enjoy one of the planet's most advanced digital communications, according to the telecoms regulator Ofcom.In a recent study, Ofcom also said British people...

Smartphones 'won't replace desktop computers'
The development of personal computing built into smartphones is not likely to replace traditional desktop computers, an expert has claimed."Smartphones such as the iPhone...

Vodafone to sell the iPhone next year
Vodafone costumers in the UK will be able to buy contracts using the iPhone from January 14 onwards, the company said. "We started preparing our network over a year ago so...

PC market back 'on the path to growth'
Demand for computers around the globe has returned to positive growth in the third quarter of this year, according to market analyst IDC.The IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker...

Brits 'addicted to new technology'
British consumers seem to be addicted to new technology, according to Richard Patterson, marketing director for Broadband-Expert.co.uk.His views emerged following the annual...

PC sales receive end of year boost
With more countries beginning to pull out of recession, there has been some good news for the IT industry as demand for new computers has begun to increase once more.According...

Business chiefs recognise importance of IT
A growing number of businesses are looking to unlock the potential of the IT industry to boost income and cut inefficiency over the coming year, it has been reported.According...

Government urged to use IT 'more efficiently'
The IT industry could be harnessed more effectively by the government to deliver greater financial benefits, an expert organisation has claimed.According to Intellect, the UK IT...

Scandinavia improves its mobile network
The UK's IT industry could soon be looking to Scandinavia to seek out ways of improving its mobile communication network, as the region looks set to implement 4G technology.In a...

Unified communications market grows
The IT industry could see an increase in demand from businesses for unified communications technology over the coming year as a growing number of businesses are looking to use...

Telecoms industry 'set to boom'
The telecommunications industry in the UK and around the globe can expect to enjoy a boom during 2010, according to new research.A study carried out by Informa Telecoms and...

Climate conference 'offered little on how IT industry can help'
The IT industry's potential for cutting the world's carbon emissions has been overlooked during the climate change conference in Copenhagen, it has been suggested.Industry...

Businesses 'increasingly demanding open source software'
The IT industry could see a change over the coming months as more businesses look to switch to open source technology, an expert has claimed.According to digital market research...

Revenue starting to appear from social networking
Computer manufacturer Dell has announced it has managed to make a profit through the use of its social networking capabilities.The company has revealed its use of social network...

New laws 'will mould IT industry'
Proposals to regulate the way the internet is used could have a major impact on the IT industry in the UK, it has been suggested.Pete Wishart MP, secretary at the all-party...

Global data storage market 'set to rebound'
The global IT industry is set to see a rise in demand for data storage facilities in the coming months, following a decline during the recession, an expert has suggested.Mayank...

Companies urged to invest in cloud computing
Companies that are concerned about the potential of cloud computing are the ones that have not yet recognised and sampled its benefits, an expert has claimed.Martino Corbelli,...

Chipmaker produces 48-core chip
Chipmaker Intel has revealed its latest product, a chip with 48 separate processing cores all contained on a piece of silicon the size of a postage stamp.The Single-chip Cloud...

Social media goes green
One of the world's most popular social networking sites is looking at ways to reduce its impact on the environment.In a move that could provide a new avenue for those working in...

Manchester Uni technology unit given investment funding
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and investor MTI have provided £580,000 of investment to a technology company spun out of Manchester University, it has...

Consumers will play 'important role' in adoption of superfast broadband
Consumers in the UK will play an important role in the future development of superfast broadband infrastructure, it has been claimed.As the technology is rolled out, demand from...

IT industry focuses on election
Next year's General Election will have a massive impact on the future of Britain's IT industry, it has been claimed.Anthony Walker, chief executive of the Broadband Stakeholder...

Technology innovation 'key to growth'
The technology sector must be prepared to innovate if it is to lead the world out of recession over the months and years ahead, it has been suggested.According to a report by...

Future of computing boosted
New research has suggested the future of the IT industry may yet lie in the development of 'spins' of electrons.Spintronics has previously been touted as a new way in which to...

Data centre managers set for 'challenging' 2010
Data centre managers need to be prepared for a range of complex issues that are likely to unfold over the course of 2010, according to new research.A study published by industry...

Businesses 'increasingly focussing on data security'
IT experts could be in high demand in future because companies are increasingly aware of the importance of maintaining a high level of data security.According to one IT security...

PC shipments see growth
The global recession will not result in the number of PCs being bought across the world decreasing during 2009, as the IT industry continues to grow, a new report has...

Google operating system given preview
Google has unveiled its Chrome OS operating system, which it hopes will provide a rival to Microsoft's stranglehold on the operating system market.The free and open source...

Broadband.co.uk: Turning point reached with mobile broadband devices
The development of mobile broadband devices has reached a point where the technology meets consumers' expectations, according to an expert website.Edd Dawson, editor of...

Sophos: Workers endangering business data on social networking websites
Many staff members are putting their employer's business information at risk by revealing too many details when they work on social networking websites, Sophos claims.The...

Fujitsu: Businesses can reduce carbon footprint using IT
Businesses should ensure they do their best to use IT to help reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, according to IT systems provider Fujitsu.Although there has been...

Computer for over-50s could inspire IT training
A new computer specifically designed for people lacking experience with computers or the internet could encourage over-50s to pursue computer courses.Based on a linux...

IT energy consumption 'difficult for firms to measure'
Many businesses find their IT energy consumption the most difficult thing to measure, it has been claimed.Business manager for IT for sustainability at Siemens Brian Charlton...

Women 'give time to problem solving'
Women are more likely to commit the time necessary to solving IT problems than men are, recent research suggested.A study conducted by gadgethelpline.com suggested that women...

"Lack of understanding" over new technology
There is a currently a lack of understanding over the benefits that new technologies can bring to a company, an expert has claimed.Ongoing IT training highlighting the benefits...

Global IT spending to fall, report says
Information Technology spending around the globe is set to fall by 6.8 per cent this year, according to a new report by Gartner. And Dan Joe Barry, vice president of marketing...

Migration to virtualisation 'will take time'
The shift to virtualisation technologies among businesses in the UK will take time, but will eventually happen, it has been claimed.Martin Harris, director of product management...

IT industry boosted by new data storage solution
Applications can now be embedded in the data they deal with, in a move that could revolutionise the IT industry and the way the sector deals with data.Data storage company Aster...

IT industry urged to tackle security issues in cloud computing
The IT industry needs to tackle security concerns relating to cloud computing technology, an expert has claimed.Although cloud computing has the potential to significantly...

Small businesses 'crucial to UK IT industry'
Big business has been urged to focus its resources on small businesses in the UK's IT industry in order to help the sector remain stable despite the global economic downturn.IT,...

Open source 'attractive to businesses'
A growing number of businesses may look to invest in open source software in the future, in a move that could herald a major shift in programming careers within the IT...

IT training 'can improve quality of life'
The government must act to end the digital divide and guarantee access to the internet for all, according to an IT training course provider.The comments from internet access...

IT industry helped by virtual goods
A new report has suggested demand for virtual goods is beginning to have a major influence on the global economy.According to figures compiled by Inside Virtual Goods, the...

IT industry 'boosted by school building programme'
The IT industry has benefitted enormously from the government's continued commitment to building and refurbishing schools throughout England, it has been revealed.Under the...

IT industry still concerned over government's broadband plan
Government proposals to introduce a minimum internet speed of two megabits per second (Mbps) by 2012 has continued to be derided by the IT industry.While those in the IT...

Apple leads IT industry's growth
Technology firm Apple is leading the IT industry out of recession, its latest figures have confirmed.The company responsible for some of the most commercially successful...

IT industry backs net neutrality
US proposals to maintain so-called network neutrality have been backed by some of the biggest companies in the IT industry.The US Federal Communications Commission has unveiled...

IT industry prepares for Windows 7
Microsoft's windows 7 operating system is due for launch and the IT industry is preparing for its arrival.The new system is seen by many as an opportunity for the IT industry to...

Broadband subsidy 'crucial to IT industry'
The IT industry appears to be broadly in favour of the government's controversial levy on all fixed-line telephone connections to increase the roll-out of broadband technology...

Greater data security urged for cloud computing
Those behind the next big development in the IT industry are currently not sufficiently focused on security issues and need to ensure they are pushing the issue of security more...

Cloud computing "changes the game" for the IT industry
The IT industry is set to go through a remote working revolution thanks to the potential of cloud computing, it has been claimed.David Pratt, chief operating officer of IT...

IT industry's inventories 'need greater scrutiny'
The IT industry has been warned that it needs to begin focussing on its inventories if it is to gain the greatest benefit from the global economic recovery expected to arrive...

Young people 'rely on IT for emotional support'
The IT industry is providing emotional as well as technical support for many young people, according to a children's charity.Commissioned by online organisation YouthNet, a...

Internet-loss 'could cause depression'
Computers and mobile phones are a "lifeline" for people who might otherwise become depressed or anxious, according to a new study.Conducted by market research firm...

IT industry workers 'more likely to use social media'
People working in the IT industry are more likely to use social media networks than those who do not have access to computers or the internet at work, a new survey has...

IT industry jobs growth 'will outstrip rest of economy'
The IT industry will lead the world out of the current economic downturn over the next four years with a glut of new job opportunities, it has been suggested.Stephen Uden, head...

'More support needed' to help small businesses
The government should provide small businesses such as those in the IT sector with more support to help them get off the ground during the recession, it has been...

IT industry's small businesses 'to lead recovery'
The global recovery will be led by small businesses in the IT industry, according to one expert.IT industry giant Microsoft believes that small businesses supported by the...

'Surge in virtualisation' in IT industry
A growth in demand for virtualisation technology is propelling the IT industry through the recession as businesses look for new ways to cut costs, it has been suggested.A recent...

IT industry 'not missing out on broadband'
Britain's IT industry is not suffering from a lack of investment in its broadband infrastructure, an expert has claimed.Despite the country coming 25th out of 66 in a recent...

IT industry warned over free security
Businesses and the IT industry need to be aware that Microsoft's offer of free security software may not be sufficient for all organisations, it has been claimed.While the...

IT industry urged to do more on tackling malware
The IT industry needs to take a lead on tackling cyber crime, along with every individual who uses the internet, it has been claimed.US officials have claimed all individuals...

Businesses urged to 'make the most' of IT
UK businesses need to use the IT industry if they are to beat the economic downturn and emerge as successful organisations, it has been suggested.Karen Price, chief executive of...

IT industry 'increasingly female-focussed'
More women could be in demand in the IT industry in the future as a growing number of females are now using the internet and technology on a more regular basis.Chris Sanderson,...

IT industry set to see more advertising spend
The UK is set to see more advertisers selling their products online, which could help provide more funds for the IT industry to develop new technologies.UKOM, the UK online...

IT industry sees server virtualisation soar
Research has revealed a surge in the demand for server virtualisation technology within the IT industry.According to a study carried out by independent IT management software...

UK IT industry 'held back by slow broadband development'
Britain's efforts to compete in the global IT industry are being hampered by a failure to deliver a high standard of broadband infrastructure across the country, it has been...

IT skills to help the UK out of recession?
More investment needs to be made in IT skills to help the country with its economic recovery, a study conducted by the British Computer Society (BCS) has found.The provision of...

Broadband speeds 'could benefit from time telescope'
A new study has suggested broadband internet could be speeded up by a so-called time telescope.In news that may interest people considering IT careers, researchers found this...

Server virtualisation investment 'still small'
Organisations have yet to commit to server virtualisation in any great numbers, an IT industry expert insists.While Chris Bone, enterprise products and solutions specialist at...

Microsoft enters free security market
Computing giant Microsoft has launched a new security package that could transform the IT industry.The firm has launched a free anti-virus package, named Microsoft Security...

IT industry to benefit from internet changes
The US is set to loosen its stranglehold on the internet, in a move that could help increase worldwide developments in the IT industry.The US is set to sign an accord with...

HP offers IT advice to SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are to receive integration services from IT industry giant HP, the firm has revealed.The organisation has decided to begin offering...

'Complacency' behind security software growth
Firms may want to invest more in IT training after hearing that human complacency is a key reason why security spending has, and will continue to rise, according to an industry...

New helpline could help those in IT jobs
IT industry professionals concerned about their employment rights could benefit from a new government-backed advice service.The Pay and Work Rights helpline has been launched to...

IT training 'is the future'
Offering greater levels of IT training may well help the UK to recover more quickly from the current economic downturn, it has been claimed.A new survey from BCS, The Chartered...

Microsoft appeals to those in web design careers
Web designers are being encouraged to take up a new offer from Microsoft that will see them pay no upfront costs.Following on from the firm's launch of its BizSpark and...

IT security 'a real concern'
Meeting the combined needs of IT data security and budget constraints can be a real challenge for IT professionals, it has been claimed.Vice-president of the pre-sales and sales...

Businesses 'neglecting web opportunities'
Businesses are missing out on some of the opportunities their websites can create, it has been claimed.Speaking following research from Fasthosts Internet which showed...

Graduates 'may still need IT training'
New graduates who have studied IT while at university may well still need to undertake IT training courses when they enter the world of work, it has been claimed.IT professor...

IT infrastructure 'should be adaptable'
Businesses should ensure they maintain adaptable IT systems as technology now plays a vital role in remaining competitive, an expert has argued.Chris Bone, enterprise products...

IT industry 'helping to fight crime'
The UK's top forensics experts have said three major computer projects have helped them become far more cost-effective and efficient Government-owned company Forensic Science...

Immigration laws 'could damage IT industry'
Changes to Home Office laws on immigration could make an IT skills gap more likely, it has been reported. From 2010, all posts, including IT jobs, must be advertised within the...

IT industry 'becoming less competitive'
In a global league table ranking countries on their IT industry's level of competitiveness, the UK has fallen from third to sixth place. However, the annual study by the...

Chinese schools scrap web filter
A number of schools in China are reportedly removing the controversial web-filtering software installed on their computers earlier this year. Chinese authorities had backed down...

Palm Pixi 'ideal for consumers and IT industry'
A new multifunctional device launched by mobile firm Palm will appeal to the general public as well as professional users, say technology experts.According to news site Mobile...

Transparency 'encourages online purchases'
Following news a European Commission report has found that more than half of online retailers offer inadequate customer information, one e-business has stressed the importance...

Free internet for communities 'on the way'
A new project aiming to make wireless internet access available free of charge to selected communities has been announced.In what may come as good news for those enrolled on an...

CIOs 'continue to invest in new technology'
Chief information officers (CIO) around the world continue to focus on investing in new technologies to help them improve efficiencies and decision making across their...

Streaming 'will overtake downloads'
Offering access to the music streaming service Spotify through smartphones could see such services becoming the most popular method for listening to music, says an IT industry...

IT industry 'eagerly anticipates SharePoint 2010'
Those in IT careers are said to be anxious to secure the new version of Microsoft's document management software.Joel Oleson, author of technology blog of SharePointJoel.com,...

Security attacks 'can hit hard'
While consumers can get away with not updating their security software in a number of instances, they could suffer worse-than-expected attacks, it has been claimed.Simon Heron,...

YouTube film rental 'good news for customers'
Reports suggesting Google is in talks with several film studios about offering a rental service through its video streaming site have been welcomed by one movie industry...

Passwords 'don't guarantee internet security'
Those using computers for work or IT training should remember obscure passwords for online networks can be stolen as easily as more obvious ones, says a computing...

IT industry 'could help language develop'
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter could be helping the English language to evolve, say linguistics experts. A statement issued this week by dictionary producer...

Workers 'risk data loss through email and Facebook'
Employees sharing information through social networking sites and email is a major concern for businesses keen to protect sensitive information, says a security expert.Nicki...

Formula 'could help save IT energy costs'
A new algorithm has been developed that could cut the price of energy bills for data centres by up to 40 per cent.The formula was revealed in a paper entitled Cutting the...

Wi-Fi technology 'is a winner'
The introduction of wireless internet is a positive development for the IT industry as it offers web-users a cost-effective and sophisticated service, says one computing expert....

EU to invest in ultra-high speed mobile broadband
The European Union is to invest €18 million in research it hopes will lead to the next generation of ultra-fast mobile broadband.By funding research on Long Term Evolution...

Microsoft 7 gets mixed reviews
The IT industry is currently assessing the performance of Microsoft's newest operation system (OS), which is now available to businesses.Windows 7 is designed around customer...

Career change "is a good thing"
Changing career is a positive move that should be encouraged, according to The Careers Advice Service.New research from the advisory organisation has revealed that nearly...

ICT and skills vital for economic recovery, says BT chief
Information Communication Technologies (ICT) and employee skill levels are increasingly important in helping firms recover from the recession, says a top BT executive.Writing in...

Economy falls at record rate
The British Economy has fallen at its fastest rate for 60 years.According to the Office for National Statistics' estimate, gross domestic product contracted at 0.8 per cent...

'Emails can easily cause offence'
A new survey has revealed how easy it is to unwittingly cause offence with an email.Free email provider GMX claims 41 per cent of the people it questioned say they are regularly...

New Windows OS will increase hardware performance
The latest incarnation of Microsoft's Windows operating system (OS) will work with PC hardware to improve performance.A recent web post by Joakim Lialias, Intel Alliance manager...

Home workers warned about Twitter jobs
People who have begun working from home have been urged to take care when responding to job offers they see on Twitter.The US bureau of labor statistics has warned some of the...

'Education and training makes workers more employable'
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has advised workers looking for a new job to spend their spare time on education and training courses.According to...

Profits at Intel hit by EU fine
Computer chipmaker Intel has revealed its second quarter profits and said future revenues will be hit by a recent European Union (EU) fine.Despite returning 12 per cent growth,...

Dell says computer buyers are deferring purchases
Dell says people in the market for a new computer are putting of purchases.According to the US PC manufacturer, sales are stabilising after almost two years of falls."We...

Europe launches digital strategy
The European Commission has followed in the footsteps of Britain and launched its own digital strategy.Lord Carter's Digital Britain report formed the basis of UK's internet and...

Ballmer says technology will lead the way
Microsoft chief executive Steve Balmer has said technology will lead the US out of recession.Addressing the North Carolina Technology Association, the Microsoft chief said...

Google searching for Windows rival
Search giant Google is hoping to challenge Microsoft with its new operating system Google Chrome.When attending IT courses it is likely students will use Microsoft or Apple...

IT spending expected to grow, say advisors
According to US advisors Computer Electronics, IT spending is set to increase in many sectors.Based on its poll of more than 200 IT executives, the company has concluded that...

'Blogging is good for business'
Small companies could benefit from dedicating more time to their blogs as the online resources can be good for business, says a digital marketing expert.According to internet...

Happy Computers wins Best Workplace award
Technology company Happy Computers has won an accolade for Best Workplace in IT Services at Computer Weekly's Best Places to Work in IT awards.The ceremony was held at London's...

Business Link: SMEs taking up IT will benefit more quickly
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that adopt IT systems sooner will be in a better long-term position, according to Business Link.The government-funded organisation that...

Majority of women believe IT jobs are available to them
Despite the low number of female employees working in IT, most women consider that they can pursue a career in the sector, according to a new study.Jennifer Hewitt, chairman of...

Changing attitudes could result in more people entering IT
Changing attitudes towards the IT sector could result in more people seeking computer training and pursuing careers in the industry, according to new research.Jennifer Hewitt,...

Computer training helps pensioner set Twitter record
Computer training has helped a Bradford pensioner set a record as the oldest known person in Britain to become a member of the micro-blogging site Twitter.com.At 104-years-old,...

Companies in most industries fighting internet fraud
Businesses in most industries around the world are having to tackle internet fraud on a day-to-day basis, according to CyberSource.A spokesman for the electronic payment and...

Technology could enable more people to work remotely
Constant developments in modern technology could enable a growing number of employees to work remotely, according to a global enterprise communication company.Aastra said that...

Computer training programme aids construction skills
A computer training programme has been developed in Coventry to help construction professionals improve employees' skill sets.The ACT-UK Simulation Centre is scheduled to open...

Women 'avoiding IT jobs'
New research has suggested women are still generally avoiding undertaking careers in IT, despite efforts to encourage more female employees into the sector.A recent study from...

IT jobs potentially secured by merger
IT jobs at beleaguered technology company Sun Microsystems could be saved thanks to a buyout by rival firm Oracle.In a move that could help safeguard thousands of IT jobs around...

Funding boost for rural IT jobs
New IT jobs could be created in rural parts of the country following a £12 million investment in a research programme.The University of Aberdeen has been awarded the money...

Digital investment 'will create IT jobs'
Government plans to invest billions of pounds in the development of a digital future for the UK will result in thousands of new IT jobs, new research has claimed.Figures...

Government focuses on media IT jobs
Culture secretary Andy Burnham has hosted a summit for local media in the north-west as part of an effort to increase the sector's development into the IT industry.In a move...

IT jobs to increase as outsourcing becomes more popular
The availability of IT jobs could become more prevalent in the near future as businesses look to outsource in a bid to cut costs, it has been claimed.Attempts to drive down...

Scottish broadband plans considered
Communications minister Lord Carter has been in Scotland to discuss the country's future development of its high-speed internet infrastructure.In a move designed to increase the...

Global IT industry has an opportunity, says Intel
The global IT industry has a good opportunity during the recession to help develop new strategies and lead the recovery, it has been claimed.Chip manufacturer Intel has claimed...

Budget 'to boost IT jobs'
The government's plans to tackle the recession by focusing on the growth of the technology sector could help increase the availability of IT jobs across the UK.Chancellor...

Manchester virtual centre to offer training opportunities
A £30 million virtual training centre is to be launched in Warrington, to further the field of material chemistry.The universities of Manchester, Bolton and Liverpool have...

Companies risk cyber attacks from redundancies handled insensitively
Companies could increase the risk of falling victim to cyber attacks from former employees if redundancies are carried out in an insensitive way, according to one...

Just 8% of Britons enjoying 5Mbps broadband or more
Only eight per cent of Britons are enjoying broadband connections with speeds of five megabits per second (Mbps) or more, according to new research.A study from research firm...

BT to market I-Plate for faster broadband
Major internet service provider BT is to market its new I-Plate more widely in the coming months as a way of boosting broadband connection speeds.The device works by blocking...

'Video games could offer vision benefits'
Playing video games can help to boost sensitivity to colour contrasts in adults, according to new research from the United States.The study revealed that although contrast...

Businesses losing billions a year through poor software
Businesses in the UK are losing more than £60 billion a year because of unintuitive corporate software.A study from software vendor Global Graphics has revealed that nearly...

Internet banking fraud rises
Internet banking fraud soared by more than 130 per cent through the course of 2008, resulting in over £52 million lost, according to payments association Apacs.Overall,...

Better childcare provision could increase the number of women in IT careers
Better provision for childcare is one of several features of the workplace that could be implemented to increase the number of women seeking IT careers.Jerri Barrett, director...

'Several changes needed to bring more women into IT careers'
A number of issues need to be addressed in a bid to increase the number of women seeking to succeed in IT careers, according to womenintechnology.co.uk.Maggie Berry, director of...

'Women could be inspired by Ada Lovelace Day'
Women in the UK could be inspired by Ada Lovelace Day to pursue an IT career, according to womenintechnology.co.uk.Named after one of the world's first female computer...

Super-fast broadband for Edinburgh and Glasgow
BT has announced it will be providing a super-fast broadband service of up to 40 megabits per second (Mbps) in Edinburgh and Glasgow by next year.Around 34,000 web users around...

High-speed broadband could facilitate home learning
Telecommunications provider Ericsson has demonstrated new network technology that could mean much faster broadband for consumers.The firm announced that the new technology -...

CLA makes renewed call for better rural broadband
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has renewed its call for better broadband services throughout rural Britain.Ed Richards, head of broadband industry regulator...

Computer training turned down by ICT staff
The majority of staff working within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector have turned down offers of further computer training.Research from IT skills...

Website shows national broadband speeds
A website has been set up to illustrate the range of different broadband connection speeds available across the UK.The project places broadband speeds into three different...

Next-generation broadband to boost training opportunities in Manchester
A next-generation broadband network could boost computer training resources in one part of Manchester within the next few weeks.The Oxford Road region of the city is to receive...

Becta: Home internet access beneficial for children
Home internet access is hugely beneficial to children and could even account for a half a grade at GCSE level, according to Becta.The organisation, which specialises in...

Manx Telecom offers faster broadband speeds
Internet service provider (ISP) Manx Telecom is benefitting from higher average broadband speeds than other web users.A study from broadband regulator Ofcom found that the ISP,...

Lack of security awareness making online fraud easier
A lack of security awareness among web users is making online fraud and identity theft easier for cyber criminals.New research from IT security firm Sophos found that only a...

BT to upgrade Sheffield internet infrastructure
Telecommunications giant BT is to upgrade 60 per cent of its telephone exchanges in Sheffield with its 21st Century Network, reports the Sheffield Telegraph.The upgrades to the...

Rise in broadband costs could threaten home learning
Price rises from telecoms giant BT could see the cost of broadband access increase by £30, threatening the ability of some people to pursue home learning.Increases of up to...

'Greater flexibility for women through IT hosting'
IT hosting offers greater flexibility for women working in programming careers or other computer roles, according to ThinkGrid.Women with children under the age of 18 will have...

Faster Orange broadband could aid computer training
Internet service provider (ISP) Orange has announced it will be providing a 20Mbps broadband service in a move which could aid computer training.Initially only a select few will...

Downturn drives efforts to prolong PC lives
More people are responding to the recession by trying to prolong the lives of their ageing PCs and avoiding buying a new one, according to ThinkGrid.Rob Lovell, chief executive...

'Window to the web could replace PCs'
Having a window through which the internet can be accessed could soon replace the need for a PC, according to business IT company ThinkGrid.Rob Lovell, chief executive officer...

'More IT professionals needed with relevant skills'
Businesses across the UK are calling for a wider range of topics to be included on IT training courses in order to be able to plug their skills gaps.Writing for CRN, Micro Focus...

More IT professionals choosing SMBs
An increasing number of IT professionals are opting to develop their IT career with small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).According to Computer People, one of the UK's...

Women believe IT careers harder to pursue
Nearly 60 per cent of women believe that it is harder for them to pursue IT careers than it is for their male colleagues, reports womenintechnology.co.uk.Almost 170 women were...

ICRI partners with UK university for white board project
The Institute of Clinical Research India (ICRI) will use its partnership with Britain's Cranfield University to further develop new teaching technology, reports Business...

Box UK receives award short-listing
Technology company Box UK has been short-listed for a high-profile industry award in light of its standing as a supplier of computer hardware and software.The 2009 Computer...

BCS to recruit new director
A new director will be recruited to help cement the position of the British Computer Society (BCS) as the UK's leading representative of the IT industry.The director will lead...

Memset: More women could increase IT sector productivity
Productivity could be improved throughout the IT industry if more women were encouraged to seek IT careers, according to Memset.Kate Craig-Wood, managing director of the company...

Wireless broadband 'likely to be used with existing services'
Wireless broadband is more likely to be used alongside existing internet services rather than replace it altogether, according to Broadband-Finder.co.uk.Although new figures...

Microsoft: Consumers will not sacrifice broadband
Consumers will not now sacrifice their broadband connection to save money as the internet is too important to people's everyday lives, according to Microsoft.Ashley Highfield,...

Sift: Businesses could find online communities useful
Businesses could find online communities very useful for their future success owing to their nature as a place where customers and firms can interact, according to Sift.Ben...

Social Media Portal: More education needed regarding cyber bullying
Both children and their parents or guardians need more effective education into the growing problems of cyber bullying, according to Social Media Portal (SMP).Tim Gibbon,...

Web-User Magazine: Better ICT infrastructure needed in UK
More investment is needed in order to deliver better information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in the UK, according to Web-User Magazine.Ben Camm-Jones, news...

KPMG: Computer literacy important for children
Computer literacy is hugely important for children, and parents should place as much emphasis on it as they do on other educational pursuits, according to KPMG.Tudor Aw, a...

The Children's Society: Young people using internet more frequently
Young people are using the internet more frequently as parents have placed more restrictions on how much time they can spend outdoors, according to the Children's Society.Tim...

Lane training facility could boost UK logistics sector
The development of a Logistics Academy North-East (Lane) could help provide excellent training facilities for the logistics sector, reports the Northern Echo.Around 72,000...

The Children's Society: 'The web has a lot of opportunities for children'
The potential importance of the internet as a tool for educating and informing children should not be underestimated, according to the Children's Society.Tim Linehan, director...

Hull computer game programming course wins acclaim
A computer game programming course run by the University of Hull has become the first of its kind to be awarded Skillset accreditation.The university offers a Masters course in...

'Web users should avoid accessing sensitive accounts on public computers'
Web users should avoid accessing sensitive accounts on public computers as they could lack the most basic security systems, according to Sophos.The company, which provides...

Bill promotes apprenticeships
The government has unveiled a new bill in Parliament that is aimed at boosting the number of people moving into apprenticeships after leaving school.The apprenticeships, skills,...

Government 'must improve' IT training
Ministers are being urged to improve the availability of IT training to all members of the public, in an effort to ensure people have the skills to beat the recession.As more...

Government departments 'failing to budget for IT training'
Government departments are not taking into consideration IT training when setting up their budgets, it has been claimed.Figures resulting from a Freedom of Information request...

Warwick Business School: 'High-speed broadband necessary to bring UK into digital age'
Investment in high-speed broadband will be a necessary commitment if the digital age is to properly dawn in the UK, according to Warwick Business School.Dr Chris Doyle,...

High-speed broadband could soon be necessary for web use
High-speed broadband could soon be necessary in order to use the internet to its full potential, according to the Communications Consumer Panel (CCP).Websites are rapidly...

Web-User Magazine: 'Business websites should be able to cope with traffic spikes'
Business websites should make sure they are capable of handling spikes in online traffic, according to Web-User Magazine.Ben Camm-Jones, news editor at the magazine, said that...

'More people discovering advantages of online shopping'
More people in the UK are discovering the advantages of internet shopping, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).Richard Dodd, spokesperson for the BRC, said that...

"Teachers still don't know how to use" VLEs
According to teachers.tv, the use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) in classrooms is being hampered as "teachers still don't know how to use them".Andrew...

Google Earth takes a dive
Google Earth has introduced a new element by allowing users to journey beneath the surface of the world's oceans.The programme already allows people to explore the planet's...

American government tests staff security awareness
The US department of justice (DoJ) has confirmed that it set up a phony 'phishing' scam in a bid to test the security awareness of it staff, reports the Associated...

'Britons embracing mobile broadband'
One of the UK's major mobile phone networks has said that Britons have embraced mobile broadband and that the number of fixed-line connections could fall further.Tim Lord,...

Many businesses will be "built or transformed" by high-speed broadband
Many businesses in the UK will be "built or transformed" by the advent of high-speed broadband, according to the British Computer Society (BCS).Dan Evans, of...

Broadband 'to be in all UK homes' by 2012
The government claimed yesterday (January 29th) that every home in the UK will have access to broadband by 2012.An interim report made the recommendation that all households...

Virtual reality training 'improves surgeons' performance'
A new report has suggested that trainee surgeons can worker faster and more effectively if they receive training from virtual reality simulators, OnMedica reported yesterday...

Job website breached by hackers
Job website Monster has revealed that it has been breached by hackers and had a range of personal information stolen.The information lost includes phone numbers, email...

Public role in next-generation broadband needs discussion
An expert body has said that more discussion is needed on the potential role that the public could play in the introduction of next-generation broadband in the UK.The Broadband...

Internet shopping increases as consumer confidence grows
Internet shopping is continuing to grow in popularity as a result of increased confidence on the part of users and the convenience involved, according to the British Retail...

Some schools uncertain about ICT in the classroom
Some schools remain uncertain about the role that information and communication technology (ICT) can play in the classroom.Although ICT is relied upon heavily by UK businesses,...

Ribble Valley MP expresses concern over 'growing success' of email scams
Nigel Evans, Conservative MP for Ribble Valley, has expressed concern over the "growing success" of email 'phishing' scams in the UK, reports Politics.co.uk.Phishing...

Next-generation broadband roll out could pave way for new technology
According to the British Computer Society (BCS), the roll out of next-generation broadband could pave the way for new technology.Cloud computing and utilities computing are both...

Over nine million PCs hit by Windows worm
A worm has infected over nine million PCs that carry the Windows operating system and security experts have warned that the payload has not yet been activated.The worm - known...

Kent university reconfigures support services
A Kent university has reconfigured the support services that it offers by utilising a new IT service management system.Canterbury Christ Church University has begun using...

New report outlines broadband expansion plan
A new report has suggested that ISPs could benefit from TV airwave licences if they invest in next-generation broadband.The report, entitled 'Digital Britain', has been produced...

Minister highlights broadband benefits
The minister for communications has highlighted what he believes to be the great benefits of broadband against a background of economic turmoil.Lord Stephen Carter spoke about...

Bett exhibition offers tips on technology use
The British Education and Training Technology (Bett) 2009 exhibition has offered valuable tips to educators on how to make technology work for them.According to the British...

Government seeking complete broadband connectivity by 2012
The government has announced that it wants a broadband internet connection for all UK households by 2012, reports the Guardian.The bill would be footed by the telecoms industry...

Cisco looks to improve Wi-Fi with directional technology
Cisco Systems users should see a marked improvement in Wi-Fi connections with the company's Aironet 1140, according to a new report published on theregister.co.uk on Tuesday...

Microsoft to sponsor IT event for women
US technology giant Microsoft will be the main sponsor of W-Tech 2009, an event designed to offer support to women wanting to get into or progress in IT, it was confirmed today...

Video game and console sales soaring
Sales of computer games and consoles have reached record levels despite the ongoing effects of the credit crunch, the Independent reports today (January 14th).As retailers in...

Computer scientists agree on 'Top 25' programming errors
IT experts from around the globe have come together to formulate a list of 25 programming errors which lead to the most dangerous security breaches, according to reports today...

News reporter tests web-based fitness system
A journalist from the Guardian has expressed mixed feelings after testing a web-based system which aims to get people in shape.In a report published today (January 13th) in the...

Police reaping benefits of new handheld devices
Police forces around the UK have been given a helping hand in their bid to fight crime with the provision of new, state-of-the-art handheld computers.As part of the 'Mobile...

College making use of energy-saving PCs
New green-focused computers are proving to be a hit at an educational institution in Bromley, according to a new report released today (January 12th) by the Guardian.With the...

New 'foot mouse' to combat RSI
UK office workers who suffer from repetitive strain injury (RSI) have been given a huge boost with the development of a new computer mouse which is controlled by the feet.The...

TV and computers singing from same hymn sheet
TV and computers could be seen to be singing from the same hymn sheet as a series of new televisions are to be launched featuring web access.Major electronics companies such as...

Unwind with a game of Tetris
According to researchers at Oxford University, playing classic video game Tetris after a traumatic experience can reduce the debilitating effects of post-traumatic stress...

Sony to launch mini-netbook
Electronics giant Sony is to launch a new mini-netbook which will allow users to check their email and surf the web while on the move, reports the Telegraph.The Vaio P laptop...

Lipstick, eyeliner and netbook
The launch of a mini-size, slim-line laptop will be the latest must-have accessory for the woman-about-town.A little-known British computer manufacturer called Elonex today...

Gamblers using the internet urged to be wary
Gambling enthusiasts are increasingly taking their hobby online and are being urged to ensure they are aware of the potential pitfalls of doing so, says a gambling insider.Julia...

Old computers should be smashed with a hammer, says Which?
Which? magazine has carried out research to highlight the importance of destroying unwanted domestic and business PCs.Many people are tempted to sell or give away second-hand...

Laptops gaining in popularity over desktop PCs
Desktop PCs may soon become a thing of the past as the number of people opting for a laptop has soared, reports the Daily Mail.Amazon.com revealed that laptops numbered seven of...

Sun Microsystems joins BCS group membership scheme
The British Computer Society (BCS) has announced that Sun Microsystems has joined its group membership scheme.The global systems firm stated it has joined the professional IT...

Pirated online version of Windows 7 could be infected by malware
A pirated version of Windows 7, which was leaked onto the internet over new year has been accessed and downloaded by a number of peer-to-peer networks.Windows 7 Ultimate Build...

Broadband connectivity to prove vital in Britain's effort to fight impending recession
A cross-party agreement on the importance of broadband connectivity has emerged, with the Conservative party seemingly endorsing the government's position.Prime minister Gordon...

Motorola launches eco-friendly mobile phone
Motorola announced today (January 6th) that it is launching a new mobile phone that is environmentally-friendly and encompasses the principles of corporate social...

Neuro-marketing tool helps online businesses with marketing strategy
Online businesses can now establish the effectiveness of their digital presence with the help of an innovative new technological tool, Electroencephalography (EEG).Customer...

IT training is the key to surviving an impending recession
With the threat of recession looming ever closer, IT training is more vital than ever for businesses struggling to survive these financially volatile times.That is the view of...

Internet browsers jostle for user share
Research has shown that the number of users of Internet Explorer decreased last month, taking its share of the sector down.The analysis, carried out by NetApplications, revealed...

BCS announces acquisition of Activ Training Ltd
The British Computer Society (BCS) announced today that it will be taking over Activ Training Ltd.The move is part of an initiative by BCS to expand the qualifications and...

IT should be used to promote 2012 London Olympics, says expert
IT technology should be used to market events such as the 2012 London Olympics, says Where Are You Now? (WAYN).With increasing numbers of people consulting the internet to...

BCS president becomes Dame
President and fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), Professor Wendy Hall is to be made a Dame in the New Year's Honours list.It was announced that she has been awarded a...

BCC encourages businesses to get IT-savvy
Businesses are not making the most of the opportunities technology affords them, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).Technological advances could greatly benefit small...

IT industry must embrace a green agenda
The IT industry is not doing enough to implement environmentally-friendly measures, says a report.These are the findings of a study jointly conducted by iomart and Green IT...

Internet regulations proposed by culture secretary
Websites could be awarded ratings to indicate the suitability of content for young people, it has been reported.Culture secretary Andy Burnham stated his concern in an interview...

Credit crisis will not jeopardise school IT funding, says teaching union
The credit crisis may be making its mark across all industries but school unions are remaining confident that they will receive the funding they have been promised for the...

Online CVs should contain keywords, says recruitment expert
The year ahead is expected to throw up many challenges in the job market so prospective employees are being urged to harness IT technology to their advantage by an online...

IT progress making users 'impatient'
The accelerated pace of technological progress has made individuals more impatient, says an IT industry insider.Tom Stewart, joint managing director of System Concepts, has said...

A computer a day is lost by UK government
It has been revealed that the government has been losing one computer a day since 2002.Almost 3,000 computers have either been lost or stolen by Whitehall and the Ministry of...

IT innovation could consign to history the need to carry a computer around
The availability of computers and internet access could be so pervasive in the future that it will be unusual to enter a space that does not have a computer facility.This is the...

IT professionals go green to survive credit crunch
A recent study has revealed that businesses are being persuaded to adopt environmentally-friendly IT policies because to do so could save them money.The survey by IDC asked...

Technology helps young people deal with their problems, says study
The YoungMinds organisation that campaigns on issues affecting young people has published a report highlighting the increased anxiety experienced by the emerging...

Emailing lacks etiquette
The temptation to hit the send button in a moment of anger or emotion when emailing is a sign of the times, says Web-User Magazine.People write things in emails that they would...

FilmOn facility will revolutionise online movie-watching
Film buffs can now enjoy top quality film-watching via the internet, thanks to innovative new software.FilmOn is an entertainment facility that offers films for rental or...

VDI use will take off in the near future says survey
The use of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) by UK businesses is set to sky-rocket, reports the British Computing Society.A survey by the National Computing Centre has shown...

Mobile phone users accessing social networking sites while on the go
Mobile phone users are intensifying internet traffic by using their devices for checking social networking websites.The proliferation of such sites has risen by 277 per cent in...

Christmas computer gift ideas
Those hunting for great Christmas gifts for IT fanatics should take heed of the advice offered by vnunet.com.A top ten of Christmas presents any techie would love is compiled by...

Winners of Grid Computing Now! computing for a greener planet competition announced
Knowledge transfer network Grid Computing Now! forms part of a government funded initiative and has announced the results of its latest competition, reports the British Computer...

Forestry Commission utilises IT system to help combat climate change
The Forestry Commission has announced the launch of the COA Solutions' Employee Expense Management (EEM) system to help it combat climate change.This is not a device related to...

Brits can't live without broadband
British consumers are feeling the squeeze of the credit crunch and have tightened their purses to contend with a diminishing disposable income.Almost three-quarters of people...

IT use becoming more mobile
IT professionals must adapt to the growing expectation of mobility among domestic IT users as well as those in the workplace.Such is the prevalence of laptops and smartphones,...

Ireland set for IT and technology innovation
A massive cash injection by the government, industry and educational and professional bodies is set to create three centres of IT excellence.Over the next five years, £55...

Green IT bucks downturn trend
A new report has revealed that the green IT industry is thriving despite the current economic difficulties experienced throughout the world.'Market Overview: A slowing economy...

Working long hours may be in vain
Those who toil away in the office hoping that their dedication will be rewarded may be interested to learn the results of a new survey that suggests their efforts are for...

Ofcom welcomes Virgin Media's fast-speed broadband service
Ofcom announced on Monday (December 15th) that the organisation welcomed plans by Virgin Media to introduce a fast-speed broadband facility.The upgraded service has been...

IT companies vying for major energy contract
IT companies are vying for a deal to manage the installation of smart electricity meters proposed by the government.In a scheme to be put before the energy sector at the...

IT network spending by business and consumers up
Recent research has revealed that spending on network equipment has risen by four per cent in the third quarter of 2008 when compared with spending during the previous three...

British Computer Society sets up online crime task force
The British Computer Society (BCS) has launched a new think-tank dedicated to tackling cyber-crime.BCS Cybercrime Forensics Specialist Group will provide vital resources to the...

UK companies to radically alter IT strategy in face of recession, reports NCC
The prospect of a looming recession has prompted businesses to overhaul their IT systems, says the National Computing Centre (NCC).Pressing concerns about the volatility of the...

Job boards should be IT recruiters' method of choice, says IT recruitment company
Job boards are an effective resource and the IT sector should rely upon them when trying to recruit staff, reveals an IT recruitment expert.The credit crunch is causing many UK...

English schools IT-ready, says teaching union
Schools in England are well-placed to provide IT teaching, says a leading teachers' union.Deputy general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) Martin...

IT software companies must do more to close deals, says expert
IT software companies are not closing deals and should make a concerted effort to do so if they are to survive the economic downturn, says an industry insider.Jass Sarai, head...

Chad Fulgham to head up FBI IT operations
A former IT executive at Lehman Brothers has been recruited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).Chad Fulgham takes over the role of chief information officer at the...

Research reveals lack of PC training costing business huge amounts of money
PCs left on and unused are costing businesses inordinate amounts of money, according to a new survey entitled 'How much money are your idle PCs wasting?', by Doug...

Businesses must guard against latest trends in IT fraud
The Malicious Code Research Centre (MCRC) has identified emerging and established trends in online fraud and has urged business to invest in IT training to keep ahead of IT...

Primary schools must embrace IT, says report
A report out today has said that primary schools must tap into the IT skills of youngsters.The comprehensive review of the primary school curriculums also suggested that...

IT workers say discrimination against older people a problem
Those working within the IT sector feel that the industry is ageist, reveals a survey by silicon.com.Silicon.com's 2008 Skills Survey showed that 52 per cent of those who were...

Skills Framework for the Information Age version 4 is launched
The SFA Foundation launched version four of the Skills Framework for the Information Age at its Skills Management conference on Thursday (December 4th).Initially launched seven...

BCS Industry Awards winners named
The great and the good from the IT industry gathered on December 4th for the British Computer Society (BCS) Industry Awards.Innovation and professionalism were recognised by the...

Pitcom acknowledges demand for next-generation broadband
Next-generation broadband is the future of online media, according to the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (Pitcom).The credit crunch may be dampening the IT...

Inverness set to receive IT training boost
An IT company in Inverness is taking steps to equip locals with vital IT skills to ensure they can maintain a competitive edge during the economic downturn.Up to 50 jobs will be...

Report urges companies not to under-estimate role of CIO
A report jointly produced by Deloitte and Cranfield School of Management has revealed that businesses need to invest in a chief information officer (CIO) to remain competitive...

Businesses should embrace online potential to survive credit crunch, says expert
The economic downturn has impacted upon the business sector with many small retailers currently struggling to survive.However, some companies are seizing the online initiative...

IT sector to share £30 million funding
Business secretary Peter Mandelson announced on Monday (December 1st) that the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform would be making £30 million...

IT professionals rising to the challenge
IT departments across the UK are in buoyant mood despite the current economic malaise, reports vnunet.com.A survey commissioned by Cisco revealed that 68 per cent of IT leaders...

IT training for green initiative needed
A study by Local Government IT in Use magazine (LGITU) has been conducted in an effort to establish the extent of green IT measures being introduced within the public...

Research shows small businesses confused by Data Protection Act
Small businesses are slow to realise the importance of implementing IT systems in order to prevent data loss, according to a study.Research undertaken by YouGov has shown that...

British IT expert to help US create robot soldier
A British IT expert has been hired by the US government to join a team of scientists attempting to create a robot soldier.Colin Allen is a historian and philosopher of cognitive...

Mouse celebrates 40th birthday
A fundamental tool in computer innovation will be celebrating its 40th birthday next week.The mouse is now synonymous with computers and the rather ungainly name needs no...

Survey reveals chief executives held responsible for IT security breaches
A survey by the technology website vnunet.com has shown that companies are under increasing pressure to ensure their IT systems are secure.Despite the credit crunch when...

Young people staying at the cutting edge of IT technology
IT skills are rapidly acquired by the younger generation, says a research organisation.Rapid advances in IT technology are being taken in many young people's stride but take a...

Restoration project utilising IT skills of the next generation
A restoration project in Carmathenshire is harnessing the IT skills of young people, reports the BBC.Llanelly House, which was a 2003 finalist in the BBC2 Restoration programme,...

IT training would result in better email culture
A leading IT expert has called on businesses to establish an IT strategy to encourage employees to use technology more efficiently.In particular Ben Camm-Jones, editor of Web...

Companies need to invest more in IT to combat identity fraud, says study
The IT and business research company RMT has revealed that small businesses must invest more in IT.The call comes in light of research by the company which shows over 40 per...

Schools must invest more in IT facilities
Education is bereft of IT training even though young people surround themselves with gadgets and IT software at home, reports the Guardian.Children have the latest phones and...

Expert reflects on the history of IT
IT expert Malcolm Bridges reflects upon his 25-year career with a retrospective on the IT industry, reports Echo News.Responsible for implementing IT training initiatives across...

Prime minister calls on industry to nurture information technology skills
Gordon Brown has called on the IT sector to invest in training to ensure the UK remains competitive within the technology industry.Speaking at the Confederation of British...

IT expert calls on companies to invest in data security training
IT expert Fran Howarth, writing for vnunet.com, has urged companies not to skimp on IT data security measures, despite the global economic malaise. The Quocirca analyst made her...

IT professionals enticed by free green servers
A UK IT company is undertaking a unique marketing strategy to get IT departments within companies interested in their green servers, reports windowsitpro.com.VeryPC is offering...

IT revolution set for postal system
Innovations in computer technology are now enabling businesses to send physical mail via their computers.As software technology advances at an unabated pace, mailing companies...

Government IT professionals must do more to safeguard against security breaches, says politician
A Tory MP has prompted calls for the government to invest in IT handling training for those within the public sector working with sensitive personal data.Grant Shapps revealed...

Indian businesses moving towards digitisation despite power supply problems
The intermittent power supply in India is proving a headache for IT professionals attempting to turn business digital, reports The Hindu Business online.Research company Gartner...

New Microsoft Cloud software to make corporate data more secure
Microsoft has introduced new software that will encourage IT departments to make corporate data more secure.IT professionals who are trained to use the software will be able to...

BBC calls for 2012 London Olympics to be hi-tech
The BBC has urged organisers of the 2012 Olympics to make full use of advances in digital media.It hopes that by utilising IT professionals during the sporting spectacle...

New research shows broadband use has rocketed
Research carried out by Point Topic has shown that the number of broadband users throughout the world has rocketed by 600,000 per cent.In 1998, the number of registered...

DWP urged to make IT department more efficient
A group of MPs yesterday (November 19th) urged the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to invest more training and resources into important IT projects to prevent them from...

IT expertise in demand during financial malaise
Master data management (MDM) software has jumped by over 24 per cent in the past year, according to research conducted by analyst company Gartner.Businesses keen to increase...

IT professionals encouraged to sign up to energy efficiency code of conduct
A European code of conduct instructing IT centres on ways in which they may be able to reduce their carbon emissions has been published today (November 19th).The British...

British Computer Society recognises outstanding achievements of two members
The British Computer Society (BCS) has appointed health informatics expert Dr Glyn Hayes and branch member Roy Newell as honorary fellows.Their titles are recognition of the two...

Green IT technology being promoted to SMEs
A UK business has launched an initiative to encourage SMEs to embrace green IT technology, writes James Murray in vnunet.com.Many larger businesses are attempting to cultivate...

BCS member shortlisted for Demeter Award
A British Computer Society (BCS) member is one of the shortlisted candidates vying to win the IBM-sponsored Demeter Award for the most inspiring 26 to 35-year-old...

UK to send IT trainers to India
The British government is sending resources to India to help the state of Bihar train its IT professionals, reports Patnadaily.com.The project, worth £18 million, will see...

BCS joins forces with itSMFI
The British Computer Society (BCS) has joined forces with the IT Service Management Forum International (itSMFI) to work to improve standards within the IT sector in the UK.In a...

Social networking can be good for business, says report
Many companies have banned the use of social networking sites in their offices, however, a recent study has challenged the wisdom of such action.The research by AT&T...

IT professionals should get volunteering
The new head of the IT industry's professional body, the British Computer Society (BCS), Alan Pollard, is calling upon members to take up IT volunteering projects.He encouraged...

New software makes IT accessible to the disabled
The British Computing Society (BCS) has joined forces with AbilityNet to launch two software products that will help disabled people in their endeavour to gain valuable IT...

IT sector set to attract more women
Companies need to do more to attract female IT professionals, says the British Computer Society (BCS).Talking to Publictechnology.net, the BCS said that in the six intervening...

Utility computing is the IT industries "buzzword"
Utility computing is the phrase on the lips of the global IT industry at present, according to one expert.Dan Scarfe, Dot Net Solutions' chief executive, suggested that because...

UK broadband system 'will need to be replaced'
People looking for IT jobs may be interested to hear of one expert's opinion that the UK's broadband system will need to be replaced sometime in the future.Edd Dawson of...

Study uncovers IT industry's large carbon footprint
The global IT industry has been slow to embrace the opportunities held in the low carbon economy, research suggests. Analysis firm Gartner collaborated with the World Wide Fund...

Businesses must innovate IT
Businesses must focus on IT innovation or hibernate to survive the economic downturn, according to a technology research firm.Gartner Research has claimed that organisations...

US likely to see broadband increase
US citizens are likely to benefit from increased broadband access after Barack Obama's election as president, according to a leading IT analystThe former Illinois senator set a...

IT must 'embrace' business
IT professionals need to embrace the business element of the industry, according to an industry expert.Bob Hughes, author of Exploiting IT for Business Benefit, believes that...

IT will play 'key role' in recession
IT directors will play a key role in building a competitive edge for their companies during the economic recession, a technology analyst has suggested.Speaking to delegates at...

E-crime 'not taken seriously'
Electronic crime is not being taken seriously enough by the UK government, according to research by the Corporate IT Forum (Tif).The blue-chip user organisation's survey has...

Govt IT spending increases
Four key government departments saw big increases in their IT spending in the 2007/2008 financial year.The figures, which were released during parliamentary written questions,...

Internet has altered research methods
The internet has changed the way we look at and filter information, a leading technology consultancy has claimed.System Concepts has suggested that the advent of the internet...

Demos: Facebook helps businesses
Employees should be encouraged to use social networking sites as part of their daily working routine, according to a leading think tank.A report conducted by Demos highlighted...

London Wi-Fi capital of the world
London has regained its position as the world's pre-eminent location for Wi-Fi access, the annual Wireless Security Survey has revealed.The study, carried out by the security...

Quantum computing breakthrough
Scientists have developed the smallest ever storage device, which can fit inside an atom.In a step toward quantum computing, which is the holy grail of data storage, researchers...

Internet evolving our minds
Scientists have argued that the internet is causing an evolutionary change in our brains, which will see the most technology-competent individuals rise to the top of...

Incompetent hackers on the rise
An increasing number of teenagers are becoming involved in cybercrime, according to online security experts.The BBC has reported that many internet forums are now populated by...

US internet voting begins
The first internet votes in US presidential history were cast on Friday (October 24th), in an experiment to judge the effectiveness of the process.The Okaloosa Distance...

IT to play Olympic role
IT is set to play a key role in the London Olympic Games, according to a member of the 2012 delivery programme.Speaking at a Westminster event on the use of technology at...

Broadband uptake falls
The number of new broadband lines added in the last quarter dropped by 20 per cent, outlining that internet providers are beginning to feel the effects of the economic...

Bill Gates sets up new IT firm
Bill Gates is currently in the process of setting up what appears to be a new company.The founder of Microsoft and the world's third richest person stepped down from his...

Facebook busts call centre 'sickie'
A call centre employee in Australia has been caught faking illness after his boss checked his Facebook status.In news highlighting the increasing use of social networking sites...

EU internet crackdown
The European Union has agreed to spend £44 million to make the internet a safer place for children.The European Commission's Safer Internet proposal will run from 2009...

Consumers snap up free laptops
The amount of consumers taking up internet packages which provide free laptops is expected to increase as Christmas approaches, according to an independent broadband comparison...

Global computer grid could save the world
A global computer grid could, in the future, be used to protect the world against disease pandemics and natural disasters, according to the world's largest particle physics...

Low-energy domain will see Bluetooth's 'biggest advancements'
The future for Bluetooth lies in low-energy technology, with its power-independent wireless capabilities.That is the opinion of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), which...

CV fraud warning issued
A new study has highlighted the importance of protecting personal data when applying for jobs.According to the BBC, an experiment conducted by a firm called iProfile has...

IT security breaches misunderstood, study warns
A large number of firms based in the UK are not aware how important breaches of IT security are, a new study has indicated.According to research conducted by...

Recruiters research potential employees
IT professionals should be wary of their online presence as close to 90 per cent of executive recruiters use the internet to research potential candidates, a new survey has...

Internet is 'legal minefield'
The internet can be a legal minefield for small business owners, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has suggested.The non-governmental organisation warned owners of small firms...

IT managers calm over financial gloom
IT managers are calling for calm and a long term strategy in the face of continued economic gloom, a new survey has disclosed. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) conducted...

IT security budgets immune to credit crisis
The global financial crisis is unlikely to affect investment in information security, a new survey by the consultancy group Ernst & Young has suggested.Ernst & Young's...

ICANN expect domain change in 2009
New domain name extensions could be in place by the end of 2009, the Internet Corporation for the Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has claimed.The non-profit group, which...

EU IT pros run errands at work
The majority of European IT professionals do not believe performing personal tasks at work is a problem, a new survey has revealed.The poll of technology staff, conducted by the...

Govt not utilising web services
Local governments are failing to encourage citizens to use their websites, despite the potential to reduce costs and increase efficiency, a new survey from an IT operations firm...

BT reveals super-fast web sites
BT has announced the details of two locations chosen to be the first to try next generation broadband in the UK.Residents of Muswell Hill, in north London, and Whitchurch, in...

House of Lords' renew security calls
The House of Lords' Science and Technology Committee have renewed calls for the government to act on several recommendations made in its Personal Internet Security report.The...

Mandelson reveals IT ministers
Peter Mandelson has split ministerial responsibilities for IT issues in his Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform reshuffle.The newly-appointed business...

Web 2.0 spending predicted to fall
Spending on Enterprise 2.0 messaging and collaboration technologies is set to fall, amid increasing competition and a weak economy, according to Forrester Research.The research...

Regulated gambling communities 'bring tech benefits'
The wider community benefits quite significantly if an area becomes a regulated gambling community.That is the opinion of Robin Le Prevost, head of E-Commerce Development for...

CIOs admit software apathy
Nearly half of all businesses' chief information officers admit corporate indifference to the quality of their software, according to a new study.The survey, conducted by...

Lords continue internet security debate
The House of Lords will debate internet security on Friday (October 10th) to assess how far the government has come in addressing online safety.The government has been...

NHS IT pros call for simple systems
An association of IT professionals in the NHS has called for the health service to adopt "simple systems" which can be configured locally.Assist, which represents...

Microsoft denies hiring freeze
Microsoft has denied that it has instituted a hiring freeze, despite an internal memo indicating the move.Some of the multi-national technology corporation's employees...

IT pros failing to tackle green agenda
Two-thirds of IT professionals are failing to take action in driving green IT schemes in their workplaces, a new survey has revealed.The independent poll of 304 IT workers,...

Business abandon traditional IT
Business is abandoning traditional IT in favour of emerging software-as-a-service and cloud computer models due to economic pressures, an IT services firm has claimed.Wipro...

Internet creator urges IT volunteers
One of the creators of the internet, Vint Cerf, has called on IT professionals in the UK to volunteer.The American computer scientist, who is often referred to as the...

Social media integral to future IT business
The private sector will need to engage with social media to attract customers in the future, according to Gartner.The technology analyst firm estimates that more than 60 per...

Fears stifling IT innovation
IT security fears are stifling business innovation at 80 per cent of firms worldwide, according to a leading research analyst.IDC conducted interviews with 200 top business...

London will host Microsoft research facility
London has been selected by Microsoft as one of three cities to host its new European research centres.The other two research centres, which will focus on improving Microsoft's...

Facebook selects Dublin
The social networking site Facebook has chosen Dublin as the site for its new international headquarters.The company revealed yesterday (October 2nd) that the new Dublin office...

Govt commits to e-crime
The government has committed itself to a new centralised police unit tasked with the leading the coordinated national response to e-crime.The proposed Police Central E-crime...

Tories will be conservative over IT
A Conservative government would be more cautious over embarking on big IT projects due to the publicised failings of the current government's projects, a shadow cabinet minister...

Outsourcing risky for security
Companies that outsource their IT operations to offshore locations often overlook behavioural and cultural differences when developing their security risk-management plans, a...

Computer laws updated
Updates to the Computer Misuse Act came into force in England and Wales today (October 2nd), increasing the penalties for hacking.The three main changes were originally included...

Wi-Fi alternative discovered
A consortium of leading IT and mobile companies is set to create a new category of mobile broadband devices which could deliver a compelling alternative to Wi-Fi.GSM, the mobile...

Conservatives criticise digital divide
The Conservative Party has urged the government to do more to tackle the country's digital divide.Tory front bench spokesman Jeremy Wright told a fringe meeting at the party...

MI6 recruits on Facebook
MI6 is using the social networking site Facebook to recruit employees in an attempt to diversify its base of applicants.The UK's secret service has been attempting to recruit...

EU considers Web 3.0
The European Commission is considering the implications of Web 3.0 technology as it attempts to help Europe lead the next generation of the internet.The Commission explained...

GTC loses data on 10,000 teachers
The General Teaching Council (GTC) is the latest organisation to become involved in a data loss scandal, after admitting that it has lost personal records of over 10,000...

Prototype ID card unveiled
The Home Office has unveiled the first prototype ID card, as it attempts to build support towards the beginning of the scheme in November.The card contains an electronic chip,...

Govt IT spend questioned
Government proposals to spend £300 million on providing disadvantaged children with free laptops and internet access have been questioned by industry experts.The chief...

Labour admit IT has been 'problem'
A number of Labour politicians have admitted that the party has run into considerable problems with major IT programmes over the past ten years.MPs at the party's annual...

IT strategies must be 'flexible'
IT directors need to develop IT strategies that help businesses operate flexibly and adapt to changing markets, Gartner has suggested.The analyst firm warned that traditional...

EU aims to broaden internet use
The European Commission is looking at ways in which all EU citizens can have access to broadband internet by 2012, according to a new report.Currently, seven per cent of the EU...

Hackers utilise Web 2.0
Hackers are using the latest Web 2.0 techniques to imbed malware into PDF and Flash files on the web, a security firm has revealed.The web-specialist Finjan discovered disguised...

UK firms ignoring data risks
UK Businesses are ignoring the risk of security breaches and have a lack of awareness about how to manage data, a new survey has revealed.The business services firm Logica has...

Prime minister launches computer initiative
Gordon Brown has launched a £300 million initiative aimed at closing the digital divide, which will supply computer equipment, broadband connections and technical advice to...

Boris wants Wi-Fi for all
London mayor Boris Johnson wants London to become a fully inclusive Wi-Fi city and plans to use the Olympic Games in 2012 to kick-start mobile web access.The mayor claimed that...

Charity criticises govt's e-waste strategy
The government has been warned that it must do more to prevent the UK's electrical waste being illegally exported and dumped in countries like Ghana, Nigeria and China.Computer...

Workers union asks for end to IT offshoring
The union representing Lloyds TSB workers is demanding the termination of the bank's offshoring arrangements to India, following its takeover of HBOS.The Lloyds TSB Union (LTU)...

UK SMBs 'leaders in technology'
The UK's small to medium businesses (SMBs) are leaders in evaluating emerging technologies and recognising the benefits they bring, according to research by a global IT trade...

Businesses to freeze IT budgets
Half of organisations will freeze their IT budgets next year, according to a new Datamonitor report.The research Technology Trends: Analysing Global Enterprise IT budgets 2008,...

Cyber-crime will 'continue to grow'
Cyber-crime will continue to grow as long as governments refuse to address it by bringing in tougher sentences, an internet security expert has claimed.The co-founder of the...

IT firms reveal top business priorities
Data center power management and virtualisation are IT firms' top business alignment priorities, an independent survey has revealed.The poll, conducted by operations management...

Green initiatives driven by business aims
Business requirements, not social responsibility, are driving green IT developments in the UK, according to new research.A survey carried out by Forrester, at the Green IT 08...

City job cuts good news for IT directors
Job cuts in the City could be good news for IT directors looking to hire highly skilled programmers, IT architects and datacentre staff, a technology analyst has said.MWD...

Google paint 2019 internet picture
Google has attempted to paint a picture of what internet searches will be like in 2019.The world's pre-eminent search engine has suggested that the growth of cloud computing and...

IT immune to immigration rules
Employers will not find it any harder to get the IT skills they need when new immigration rules come into force in November, IT industry bodies have claimed.The Institute for...

Future bright for IT workers
IT professionals who have lost their jobs due to the turmoil in the City this week, should face little difficulty finding a new jobs if they have the right business and...

EU welcomes EIT members
The European Commission has released details of the first meeting of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).EIT, which compromises 18 members drawn from...

Broadband report criticises govt
Leaving the development of the broadband market to the private sector is an acknowledgement that the government cannot respond fast enough to technology advances, a new report...

McCain 'invents' BlackBerry
A senior aide to John McCain has claimed that the US presidential hopeful is responsible for the BlackBerry.Top McCain policy advisor, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, held up his...

IT competition given Facebook boost
The IT Job Board has turned to Facebook in order to find the UK's best technical brain.A new group has been launched on the social networking site by the IT recruitment firm,...

EU proposes broader IT free trade
The EU has proposed to widen a deal that ensures global free trade for IT goods to include new types of hardware.The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) was signed in 1996...

Banks using safe IT strategy
European banks are using IT to retain their market share, rather than help them grow their business in the future, new research from SAP has revealed.The report, which surveyed...

Data privacy project launched
A new government backed research project has been launched which aims to boost privacy and stem the flow of personal information on the internet.The project, entitled Ensuring...

IT trade bodies merge
Two of the world's largest technology trade organisations have confirmed that they are in merger talks.The American Electronics Association (AEA) and the Information Technology...

IT executives confused by green issues
IT executives are becoming confused by green initiatives as the industry changes it focus to environmentally friendly IT, a new report has disclosed.The research firm Gartner...

IT demand growing
Global demand for IT is growing strongly in spite of the current economic turbulence, new figures have revealed.The European Information Technology Observatory (EITO) has...

Employers snoop on candidates
One in five employers look at social networking information on potential applicants, a new survey has revealed.The poll, conducted by the recruitment site careerbuilder.com,...

Firms fund internet initiative
A trio of global companies are funding a new system of satellites that could bring the internet to people in Africa, Asia and South America.The Satellite company 03b has...

Laptop demand expected to increase
Worldwide demand for laptops will drive the PC market into an area of growth for the next several years, according to a market research firm.Despite a sluggish economy, IDC has...

IT failing to account for energy use
IT managers are failing to accurately gauge their energy usage, according to a new survey by an IT consultancy group.DMW Group conducted a poll of 100 IT managers, which...

IBM issues product release
IBM has issued a major product release, unveiling over 30 new services and products along with a number of new research initiatives.The multinational IT corporation revealed...

New migration rules boost IT prospects
UK employers wanting to hire skilled IT workers from abroad will have difficulty passing the new migration system, as IT has been removed from the skills shortage list.If new...

Scotland must sustain IT investment
Scotland must step up its investment in IT skills in order to maintain its innovative edge, a trade body for IT and telecoms has warned.A new report by ScotlandIS has identified...

Security consumes IT budgets
IT security budgets are consuming ten per cent of operating budgets amidst rising concerns over data breaches, according to a new research.The study conducted by Forrester...

IT directors face new targets
IT directors are coming under increasing pressure to implement new information management systems, drive forward sustainable practices and target new types of consumers, new IBM...

New e-commerce platform for Visit Britain
Visit Britain is looking for new suppliers to replace its current e-commerce platform.The UK tourist board has given potential candidates until October 1st, 2008 to express an...

IT budgets increasingly dedicated to security
The amount of money spent on security within IT departments has risen substantially in the last year.That is according to new research from Forrester, which has revealed that...

London Stock Exchange to improve IT
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is to seriously improve its IT services in a bid to reduce the amount of time is takes to complete a trade.Following the completion of an upgrade...

'Contactless' services prove popular during trial
Many mobile phone customers would be happy to pay for things such as travel or consumer goods using their hand-held device.That is according to O2, which has conducted a study...

Falling IT costs make mobile working easier
The falling cost of mobile communication has made it easier for more people to work while on the move.That is according to 3 UK, which also asserted that the increasingly...

IT pivotal to 2012 Olympics
The trade association for the UK technology sector has highlighted the pivotal role that IT will undertake in delivering the 2012 London Olympics.Intellect claimed that the...

Software firm sets up IT boot camp
A software testing company is taking the IT skills shortage into its own hands by setting up a graduate boot camp, iTnews.com has reported.Planit, the systems assurance firm,...

Chinese internet sensation identified
A Chinese factory worker who became an internet sensation after a photo of her flashing a peace sign was left on an iPhone has been identified.The photo, which was left on an...

IT re-evaluates disaster recovery
The number of IT companies re-evaluating their disaster recovery plans with virtualisation is increasing, a new survey has revealed.Symantec conducted its fourth annual IT...

Comcast limits broadband data
Comcast has announced plans to limit the amount of data that its broadband user can receive.The company said that its cable internet users would be limited to 250 gigabytes of...

IT leaders ignore disaster recovery
IT leaders are shunning disaster recovery systems, according to a new report by security giant Symantec.The group revealed that the number of C-level executives involved in...

Email 'not effectively managed'
Businesses are failing to effectively manage their email through a combination of poor staff management and a lack of archiving, a new survey has revealed.GFT inboxx, the data...

Govt urges greater IT innovation
The government has published a new report titled Innovation in Services in a bid to encourage UK businesses to innovate in IT.The report, which is based on industry led reviews,...

Household internet access on the rise
Nearly two-thirds of UK households are now online, according to the Office of National Statistics.This is an increase of one million households in the last year and brings the...

IT staff worried by data leaks
The top business challenge facing IT professionals is preventing data leakage, according to a new survey.The poll, conducted by Infosecurity Europe, discovered that 69 per cent...

IT should 'track social trends'
IT companies should keep track of social trends as they become increasingly important in business and commercial systems, Gartner has advised in a new report.The research...

Mid-level IT staff see pay hike
Mid-level support and technical staff experienced the highest pay rise in the IT sector over the past year, according to new research.The research organisation Incomes Data...

Cameron commissions NHS review
The Conservative party has commissioned an independent review of NHS IT policy.The British Computer Society (BCS) will conduct the review, which aims to establish how IT can...

CIOs unsure over IT budgets
High-level IT professionals are divided over the prospects for technology budgets in 2009, a new survey has disclosed.CIO connect has published research conducted among FTSE 250...

Firms target energy savings in IT
Nearly a third of businesses plan to reduce their carbon footprint by increasing their use of technology, new research has revealed.TFM Networks polled 250 senior business...

HP target 500 biggest IT spenders
HP will target the biggest spenders in IT after it completes its purchase of EDS later this month.The information technology corporation, which reported revenues of £50...

CIOs 'invaluable' during recession
IT professionals are invaluable during a financial downturn if they understand how technology supports business, recruitment experts have said.Chief information officers (CIOs)...

IT budgets 'refocused'
IT budgets are being refocused as businesses turn to technology to cut costs and streamline processes in difficult economic conditions, industry experts believe.Tim Newing, IT...

IT staff integral to business survival
IT professionals are too integral to business survival for employers to risk losing them during the credit crunch, a technology skills expert has claimed.However, there will be...

IT workers drive hard pay bargain
IT workers will not remain with their employers if they receive disappointing pay rises, a new survey has revealed.The poll conducted by the recruitment group Badenoch &...

Online spending accelerates
Online spending in the UK continued to increase in July defying the current economic climate, new figures have revealed.The e-retail group IMRG and IT services company Capgemini...

Staff praise IT job security
More than half of IT staff believe that the industry offers greater job security than other occupations, according to a new survey.The poll, conducted by the digital researcher...

Scotland could become IT outsourcing hub
A new initiative may see Scotland rival Eastern Europe as the UK's primary IT outsourcing destination.The Outsourcing Hub initiative plans to encourage worldwide firms to...

IT spending predicted to increase
Worldwide IT spending will increase by nearly five per cent next year, new research from Gartner has predicted.The technology analyst has forecast a growth in IT investment of...

Co-op announces £150 million IT deal
Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) is to completely revamp its hardware and software infrastructure as part of a £150 million programme to transform the businesses'...

Gartner predicts mobile IT future
In the near future, businesses will be able to give employees a single wireless computing device that they can carry everywhere to access corporate IT, a leading technology...

IT industry will see pay rises
The majority of IT directors believe that salaries for permanent IT staff will increase over the next year, new research has disclosed.Despite the tough economic climate, a...

IT workers migrate abroad
UK-based IT executives are increasingly looking to move abroad to find employment, according to new research.Experteer, the online career service, discovered - in a study of...

IT industry to increase staff levels
Half of IT directors will increase staff levels over the next 12 months, despite the continuing economic slowdown, new research has indicated.Rethink Recruitment surveyed 47 IT...

Internet video set for boom
The market for internet video services is set for a major boom, according to an industry analyst firm.Research firm Parks Associates predicts that over the next five years, the...

Insourcing battles outsourcing
IT insourcing is rapidly increasing as outsourcers find it difficult to maintain client service quality, a new survey has revealed.The poll, conducted by Financial Object and...

India's IT labour pool set to explode
UK-based IT professionals should consider employment in India, as the country's IT business is set to increase by 500 per cent in the next eight years.A report by the market...

IT staff have mixed emotions over home working
IT professionals have mixed feelings about the option of working from home, a new survey has claimed.The poll, commissioned by the office furniture manufacturer Steelcase,...

IT industry shuns permanent employment
A growing number of IT professionals are favouring contract work over permanent employment because of the better pay conditions, several IT recruitment firms have claimed.The...

Robocop to fight crime by 2084
Judge Dread style robots will have the power to arrest by 2084, according to a robotics academic at the University of Sheffield.Professor Noel Sharkey predicts that...

IT causes call centre stress
Call centre workers see poorly performing IT hardware as more stressful than customers' complaints, according to new research.The Sabio-commissioned survey, carried out by...

Net not ready for address change
The internet is unprepared for the fundamental change to its address network due to happen on New Years Day 2009, according to a computer scientist.The change in networks, which...

Unite: IT graduates should mention salary
Trade unions have advised IT graduates not to sell themselves short, after a panel of experts said that employment prospects could be harmed if they raised the issue of salaries...

IT industry's image needs teen revamp
Almost half of all teenagers would consider a career in IT if the industry's image was more exciting, a new survey carried out by the IT supplier Logicalis has shown.The UK...

IT hopes to unravel mysteries of time
The world's largest IT grid started work today (August 8th), as scientists hope to use information technology to help solve the mysteries of creation.The £7 billion Large...

IT firms must manage energy
IT managers must begin to manage their energy consummation if they are to meet government plans for zero-carbon commercial buildings by 2019, according to vunet.com.After...

Networks important to 21st century social life
Online social networks have become one of the most important ways people maintain and expand our social circles, regardless of age, Web-User magazine has claimed.Ben Camm-Jones,...

IT leaders urged to reduce carbon
IT leaders have been urged to make technology integral to their organisations efforts to cut carbon emissions.The Communications Managers Association (CMA), an independent body...

Money biggest barrier to eco-IT
Cost has been identified as the biggest barrier to green IT, according to a new survey by the US tech services vendor CDW Corporation.The poll found that over half of IT...

IT integral to Olympic effort
The performance of IT systems at the Beijing Olympics will play a critical part in ensuring its success, according to computerweekly.com.The international technology services...

CIOs recession proofing IT spending
Chief information officers are adapting their IT strategy and investment to react to a recession, according to a leading technology website.The silicon.com CIO jury, made up of...

Spending on IT remains firm
Spending on IT equipment appears to have defied the credit crunch by growing nearly nine per cent in the first half of 2008, according to one new survey.The GfK IT Barometer...

PC's defy credit crunch
The number of PC shipments in the second quarter of 2008 grew to its highest level since 1999, according to Gartner.The research analyst firm cited a dramatic fall in selling...

IT giants take on cloud computing
Three of the most well-known names in the IT world are joining forces in a new cloud computing initiative.Intel, Yahoo and HP are to combine in an effort to build a huge cloud...

India develops £5 laptop
An Indian minister has claimed that the country is developing a laptop to be sold at £5 that will target higher education applicants.Daggubati Purandeswari, India's...

Facebook snap-up IT expert
Facebook has added further IT management talent to its board by hiring Mozilla's vice president, Mike Schroepfer.Mr Schroepfer has joined the popular social networking group as...

Royal Mail to spend £1.2bn on IT
Royal Mail intends to spend £1.2 billion on IT-related projects in the next four years, in a move destined to create a number of technology jobs.The national postal...

Microsoft to split online division
Microsoft will be naming two new web-based executives to head up a split platforms and services division.The multinational technology corporation is reorganising this group as...

Businesses baffled by 'Generation Y'
Businesses are struggling to keep up with the 'YouTube generation' who are now setting the technology agenda.The so called Generation Y consists of 18 to 28 year olds who are...

'Last Lecture' professor passes away
A leading computer scientist who's 'Last Lecture' became a viral internet sensation and best selling book has died of cancer aged 47.Randy Pausch, who taught at Carnegie Mellon...

IT managers still plagued by email failure
E-mail failure is still a major problem for IT managers, a new survey by an information storage company has revealed.The poll of IT managers, conducted by the storage service...

Microsoft 7 'on track'
Microsoft's Windows 7 development remains on track, according to the unit head responsible for its production.Microsoft has released few details of the product, which is due to...

IT spending predicted to top £400bn
Analysts firm Gartner has predicted that global spending on IT services will rise by 9.5 per cent in 2008.Gartner forecasts that spending on IT services in 2008 will top...

ITIL standard increasing IT service
Staff choosing to take up the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standard are becoming increasingly valuable, according to a leading trade body.Adoption of ITIL standards - which...

Microsoft launch apprenticeship scheme
Microsoft has launched an apprenticeship scheme for youngsters in the Black Country to gain vocational IT support skills.The software giant is hoping the training initiative...

Indian firms eye British IT companies
Indian IT firms are increasingly sizing up European IT services companies as potential acquisitions, due to a lack of sufficiently qualified graduates in the country.India's IT...

IT integral to business outsourcing
IT needs to be an integral part of a businesses strategy for outsourcing finance, the analyst firm Gartner has claimed in a new report.The independent technology research...

63% of IT workers see benefits of web 2.0 tools
Two-thirds of IT professionals expect technologies such as blogs, wikis and RSS feeds to have a substantial impact on their businesses, a new survey has revealed.A poll of 260...

IT recession-proof
Six IT fields have been named in the top 20 recession-proof professions, by an online job placement firm.JobFox.com complied a study from online job listings - placed by...

Online sports market lucrative for IT
The online sports market is one of the most lucrative in the IT business, according to a recent report.Jupiter Research, the online trends and statistics group, found that...

IT workers better than bosses
Ninety per cent of IT workers believe that they can do a better job than their boss, new research has revealed.The results of the survey of 500 jobseekers, by recruitment...

Birmingham launches virtual world
Birmingham is attempting to connect with its young people by creating a virtual environment of the city - which could be developed to work with areas of business.Digital...

IT talent integral to technology firms
IT talent acquisition has been identified as the third most important issue for technology firms, according to a new survey.Gartner's 2008 global chief information officer (CIO)...

Intel post record sales
Intel has posted record second quarter sales of £4.75 billion, and has recorded a 67 per cent increase in year-on-year profits.The world's most dominate supplier of...

UK's banks using "antique" computer systems
The UK's biggest banks may be pushed into improving outdated IT systems by the current difficult financial conditions.Many "archaeological" computer systems operating...

IT bosses struggle to manage application performance
IT firms are struggling with application performance management, according to new research.In a survey of 100 IT decision-makers, commissioned by the database management...

Consumers concerned by emerging sciences
The more information consumers are given about emerging sciences like nanotechnology the more concerned they become about them, new research has revealed.A study by researchers...

Oldest blogger dies aged 108
An Australian woman, believed to be the world's oldest blogger, has died aged 108.Olive Riley had written 74 entries to her Life of Riley blog from her home in WoyWoy Australia,...

YouTube users breathe sigh of relief
Google and Viacom have reached an agreement to omit user names from a YouTube viewer log, which the search giant has been ordered by a judge to hand over.As part of an ongoing...

Businesses need 'definite policy' on staff internet usage
Companies should ensure that they implement a policy which firmly sets out what staff can and cannot do on the internet.That is according to industry magazine Web-User, which...

Online crime tackled well in UK, say industry experts
The UK's methods for handling criminals who operate online are extremely appropriate and are worth imitating.That is according to various industry stakeholders, who have...

Digital literacy vital to UK success
An improvement in digital literacy is vital to the success of the UK, according to delegates at the Virtual Voices event.Virtual Voices, organised by the creative media agency...

Non-technical staff 'could plug skills gap'
Employers could go some way to solving the UK's skills shortage if they started hiring staff with non-technical qualifications for IT roles.New research conducted by the...

Firms advised of importance of social networking
Many firms are not using social networking sites to their advantage, even though they look set to become increasingly important for commerce.That is according to research firm...

IT companies focus on climate change
IT companies are increasingly concerned with the environmental effects of data centres, according to a leading IT figure.The marketing director at OnRelay, Peter de Schulthess,...

Social networking improving women's IT skills
Social networking tools will encourage more women to consider a career in IT, according to one senior female IT leader.The director of BT Tradespace, Jennifer Mowat, told...

Managers must face IT accountability
Senior managers have been advised that they must face accountability for data protection in their IT systems, to ensure the safety of security information.Experts in the public...

IT industry prepares to sleep rough
The IT industry's charity sleep out, Byte Night, has announced the individuals that have been appointed to this year's board.The event, which raises money for the National...

IT sector forecasted to continue growth
The IT sector will continue to grow over the next ten years, unlike other industries, according to an employment forecast report.The IT and Telecoms Insights 2008 Employment...

Internet experts release security software
Computer experts have released security software to tackle a glitch in the internet's addressing system.The flaw - which allowed hackers to redirect users to fake web pages,...

UK workers take laptops on holiday
A new survey has revealed that one in three UK workers take their laptops on holiday with them, instead of taking the opportunity to relax and forget about the daily...

IT Skills critical for UK industry
The UK government has failed to foresee the gap in IT skills which now face the industry, according to a Labour peer.Lord David Triesman, parliamentary under-secretary for the...

IT firms improving companies
IT firms are increasing the competitiveness of UK companies, according to new research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).The CBI report revealed that...

IT industry combines against patent threat
Some of the biggest companies in the IT industry have joined forces in a bid to defend themselves against charges of patent infringement.HP, Verizon, Google, Ericsson and Cisco...

IT industry joins forces on security
Some of the leading lights of the IT industry have pooled their efforts in a bid to strengthen security in computing.Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Intel and Juniper have created a...

IT industry pioneer dies
The IT industry has been mourning the passing of one of computing's pioneers.David Caminer, a founding developer at the computer company Leo, died on June 19th, aged 93.One of...

IT security lapses 'could affect economy'
Security is one of the fastest growing sectors of the IT industry - and without it, the nation's economy could stall, a new report has claimed.The Economic and Social Research...

Gates brings down curtain on IT career
One of the IT industry's most famous figureheads has closed the door on a career that spanned 33 years.On Friday, Bill Gates announced he would be stepping down from day-to-day...

New partnership aims to make data centres greener
The British Computer Society (BCS) has announced details of a new partnership that is aiming to make IT careers in data centres more sustainable.Together with the Carbon Trust...

IT industry bemoans skills barrier
Many small businesses in the IT industry are struggling to expand due to a lack of qualified staff, a new report has claimed.More than a quarter (26 per cent) of smaller firms...

IT industry says happy birthday to Baby
Saturday marked a special anniversary for the IT industry.On June 21st day 60 years ago, the world's first stored-program computer - which was christened The Baby - ran a...

IT industry 'maturing'
The IT industry is maturing and professionals within the industry will need to adapt, according to reports.Writing for MyCustomer.com recently, Stuart Lauchan makes the case...

'Significant changes' ahead in IT industry
Significant changes are set to be introduced to the IT industry around the world, according to one expert.Tech Republic's executive editor Jason Hiner insists that the...

Bonuses on the rise in IT industry
A career change to the IT industry could be as rewarding financially as it is mentally, recent research has found.Figures published by the National Computing Centre (NCC) show...

'Not enough graduates' coming through in IT
There are huge skills gaps in the IT industry on account of a lack of graduates coming through, one expert has claimed.Paul Smith, managing director at outsourcing provider...