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IT industry news: Advice on cyber crime 'needs to improve'
The government has been urged to make its advice about avoiding cyber crime and staying safe on the internet easier for people to understand.A new report from the Commons...
IT industry news: Computer used to decode brain activity
Scientists have used a computer program to decode a person's brain activity and 'read their thoughts'.Published in the Public Library of Science Biology journal, the...
IT industry news: Public clouds 'more difficult for companies'
Many companies may struggle getting to grips with public clouds this year, according to an industry expert.With cloud computing expected to be one of the major growth markets...
IT industry news: Touchscreen technology 'set for further growth'
An industry expert has claimed touchscreen applications are poised to make a greater impact on mainstream technology in 2012.Jamie Sewell of Touch International suggested people...
IT industry news: Microsoft upbeat despite drop in PC sales
Microsoft reported a slight dip in profits for the three months to the end of December 2011, with a slowdown in the consumer PC market impacting on sales.The IT industry giant...
IT industry news: MP seeks pardon for computer pioneer Turing
An MP has called for computing pioneer and code breaker Alan Turing to receive a posthumous pardon.The groundbreaking computer scientist was prosecuted for gross indecency in...
IT industry news: Government ICT progress defended by Francis Maude
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has said the government is moving in the right direction with its ICT strategy.A recent report from the Public Administration Select...
IT industry news: Gartner predicts 3.7 per cent IT spending growth
Worldwide IT spending will increase by 3.7 per cent to reach $3.8 trillion (£2.45 trillion) this year, according to a report from Gartner.The research company said growth...
IT industry news: Android gains share of tablet market
Research from Strategy Analytics (SA) has shown that Android's share of the tablet computer market rose significantly during the final quarter of 2011, although Apple...
IT industry news: Steve Jobs was a genius, says Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has spoken about his rivalry with Steve Jobs, describing the late Apple chief executive as an "incredible genius".In an interview with...
IT industry news: Post-PC era 'has begun'
Consumers are rapidly turning their backs on conventional home computers in favour of portable devices, with one expert claiming the "post-PC" era is already...
IT industry news: Military training games 'updated for tech-savvy troops'
Training simulations used by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have been revamped in recent years to sustain the interest of the 'Xbox generation', according to a...
IT industry news: Ministry of Justice 'planning £1.2bn IT investment'
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is expected to spend up to £1.2 billion on a new IT framework covering hardware, software, networks and other services.According to...
IT industry news: Government ICT strategy 'has made good start'
The government's ICT strategy has made good early progress but room for improvement remains, according to a new report.In its six-month review of the initiative, the...
IT industry news: Steve Jobs to receive Grammy award
Computing pioneer Steve Jobs is set to be honoured at the Grammy awards in February.The late Apple co-founder will receive an accolade for creating products that...
IT industry news: Google to support Science Museum projects
The Science Museum has revealed plans to host two exhibitions devoted to the history of computing with help from Google.Due to open at the London institution in June next year,...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'will replace traditional desktops'
A technology expert has claimed that cloud services will soon replace existing desktop systems in the workplace and at home.Dr Mick Grierson, computing lecturer at Goldsmiths,...
IT industry news: Software company to unveil Steve Jobs statue
A software firm in Hungary is due to unveil a bronze statue of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs later this month.The IT industry giant, who died from cancer at the age of 56 in...
IT industry news: Social media 'changing management'
The rapid growth of social networking has prompted senior managers to change the way they run businesses, experts believe.According to a report from the Financial Times, one of...
IT industry news: Tablet computers to be used in British courts
Tablet computers will soon be used by judges, jurors and lawyers in a bid to see the British justice system move towards 'paperless courts'.The Crown Prosecution Service...
IT industry news: BBC Microcomputer celebrates 30th birthday
The technology industry is this week celebrating the 30th birthday of the BBC Microcomputer, which brought IT into many British homes and schools for the first time.Designed and...
IT industry news: Atos plans ban on emails
Thierry Breton, chief executive of French IT giant Atos, has said his employees will soon be banned from sending emails.The former French finance minister suggested the company...
IT industry news: Cloud solutions 'can store data securely'
Cloud computing solutions have the ability to keep data protected from unauthorised access, according to an industry expert.Mark Dampster, associate of the Centre for Cyber...
IT industry news: Unified storage recommended for all businesses
An IT expert has claimed that "pretty much all companies" stand to benefit from a unified storage solution, which can make handling many different types of data easier...
IT industry news: Social networking 'can help businesses on many levels'
Social networks can be an effective business tool, although companies must ensure they manage their use correctly.This is according to Tim Gibbon of communications consultancy...
IT industry news: Firms 'will increase their use of cloud-based VoIP'
Cloud-based voice over IP (VoIP) solutions will become a common sight in the work environment, according to an expert.Dave Dadds, deputy chairman of the Federation of...
IT industry news: Firms 'can learn a great deal from social media'
Companies in the UK using social media among their workforce will see positive outcomes, according to Jon Callas, chief technology officer at Entrust.Mr Callas also said the use...
IT industry news: Identity fraud 'a threat to businesses'
Businesses and individuals are not immune to the growing threat of identity fraud and they should be actively tackling it, according to Neil Munroe, chair of IFCAG."The...
IT industry news: Rural areas 'in need of superfast broadband'
Rural areas are more urgently in need of superfast broadband than towns and cities since the old copper network installed in those parts of the country was not built to carry...
IT industry news: Britain 'has biggest e-learning industry'
Britain has the largest e-learning industry in the European Union, with more than 400 companies specialising in e-learning for the corporate learning market alone, according to...
IT industry news: Firms and IT 'have merged'
The IT section of a company is now an integral part of a business as the lines between the IT department and the rest of the firm have blurred, according to James Peel, product...
IT industry news: E-learning 'to be impacted by consumer technology'
The rising popularity and expansion of mobile technologies will impact the way people embrace e-learning in the future, according to Dr David Guralnick, president of the...
IT industry news: Companies 'should implement more energy efficiency measures'
In order to save between 15 and 20 per cent on energy costs companies in the UK should look into implementing more energy efficiency measures, according to Peter Job, chief...
IT industry news: BlackBerry blackout 'will test fan base'
Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian-based maker of BlackBerry smartphones, will see who its hardcore customers are following last week’s blackout, which left many...
IT industry news: Electronic formats 'can boost firms' efficiency'
The efficiency of UK companies can improve significantly if they adopt electronic formats, according to Raz Godelnik, co-founder of Ecolibris.net.He said companies can usually...
IT industry news: Firms 'must take a closer look at the way they use IT'
Companies in the UK must take a closer look at the way they are using IT assets in an effort to become more environmentally friendly, according to Andrew Boddington, director of...
IT industry news: Changes in IT 'can make your firm sustainable'
Substantial changes in technology and behavioural shifts can make a difference in to the sustainability of a business, according to Peter Job, chief executive officer at...
IT industry news: Companies 'should ensure a good relationship with cloud computing providers'
So-called Service Level Agreements, or SLA, are particularly key when securing a cloud computing contract "because so many companies can go directly to the internet and...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'can help manage servers better'
Cloud computing solutions may help companies in the UK manage their servers more efficiently, according to Phil Wainewright, UK vice-chairman for EuroCloud.The expert said some...
IT industry news: iPhone 5 'could have had a negative impact on businesses had it gone ahead'
Companies in the UK should be aware that the reported launch of Apple's iPhone 5 could have had a negative impact on their corporate networks had it...
IT industry news: E-learning 'positive for companies'
E-learning solutions can provide a variety of benefits to businesses in the UK, according to David Guralnick, president of the International E-Learning Association (IELA).He...
IT industry news: Entertainment industry 'doesn't do enough to tackle piracy'
The law is not enough to tackle piracy in the UK and the entertainment industry needs to address what consumers want to deal with it, according to Ernesto Van Der Sar, founder...
IT industry news: The tablet 'will kill PCs'
PCs will suffer as a result of the increasing popularity of tablet devices, according to JP Rangaswami, salesforce.com's chief scientist and technologist."I haven't...
IT industry news: Broadband speeds 'should be regulated more'
More should be done to regulate broadband speeds, as the current regulations still leave a lot of confusion, according to Michael Phillips, product director at...
IT industry news: Choice of cloud solutions 'will be more complex'
The choice of cloud computing solutions for businesses will depend more on their circumstances, according to Seth Robinson, one of the authors of the CompTIA second...
IT industry news: Internet users 'should guard themselves against virus'
People who use the internet must be more aware of the threats they face, according to Amit Klein, chief technology officer of Trusteer, a provider of secure web access...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'will lead the revolution on payments'
Consumers are rapidly embracing the use of their smartphones to make payments and this trend is set to continue, according to Simon Curtis, SVP strategic sales and business...
IT industry news: Small businesses 'cannot exploit Twitter's ad platform yet'
Small companies in the UK looking to exploit Twitter's advertising capabilities may still need to wait for the platform to grow further, according to Kimberly Maul, an...
IT industry news: Firms 'must get a grip on cloud computing'
Companies in the UK must monitor the way staff uses cloud computing to make sure the service is being deployed in an efficient manner, according to James Peel, product manager...
IT industry news: Firms 'most promote all mobile platforms for flexible IT'
Companies in the UK most adopt a series of different mobile platforms in favor of old-fashioned operating systems in an effort to develop flexible IT solutions, according to...
IT industry news: Portable audio market 'is on the rise'
Consumers have taken a growing interest in the portable audio market an it is rising as a result, according to Richard Sharp, technology editor at...
IT industry news: Smartwatch 'set to become mainstream'
There will be an increase in popularity in the use of smartwatches, which combine the features of smartphones and watches, according to Ariel Adams, editor-in-chief of...
IT industry news: Content strategy 'continues to grow'
Content strategy is an area for growth among businesses in the UK as the need for continual social media driven content goes, according to Tim Gibbon, director at...
IT industry news: Companies 'should understand their clients' risk profile'
Financial firms should use technological advances to understand their customers' risk profile and their level of market exposure, said Martha Bennett, head of strategy at...
IT industry news: Smart tags technology 'to revolutionize mobile phones'
Near Field Communication technology or NFC, a type of communication which facilities interaction between two devices to pay or share information, is set to become more present...
IT industry news: BlackBerry 'has been hit by demand for other devices'
The growing popularity of smartphones has had a negative impact on the sales of BlackBerry, according to Heather McLean, co-founder and editor for online mobile news...
IT industry news: Consumers 'seek the latest smartphones'
Consumers are always on the lookout of the smartphones with the latest technological features, according to Heather McLean, co-founder and editor for online mobile news...
IT industry news: VoIP 'can help firms reduce costs'
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, can help companies reduce costs, according to Trefor Davies, council member at the Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association...
IT industry news: 'Don't pay more than what you need for broadband'
Many broadband users could save money by ensuring they are not paying for more than they need, according to Richard Patterson, director of Broadband Expert, a consumer broadband...
IT industry news: Job seekers 'can use smartphones to look for opportunities'
The rise in smartphones use can allow those looking for a job, including those in the IT industry, do so while on the move, according to a spokesperson from Jobsite.co.uk, a UK...
IT industry news: VoIP is 'growing in popularity'
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is gradually becoming more popular across the UK, according to Trefor Davies council member at The Internet Telephony Services...
IT industry news: Feature phones 'will drop in number'
Consumers will see a reduced number of feature phones on the shelves in the next five years, according to Richard Sharp, technology editor at gadgetsandgizmos.org, an IT...
IT industry news: Pricier tablets 'doesn't mean better tablets'
More expensive tablet computers are not the ones with the better features and quality, according to James Holland, editor at electricpig.co.uk, a gadget news...
IT industry news: Businesses 'need to understand social media better'
Firms in the U.K. must invest more time and resources to understand how social media fits in with their business model, according to Tim Gibbon, director at Elemental, a...
IT industry news: Firms 'should do heir homework before pursuing e-commerce'
Companies in the UK should first invest in market research before branching out into e-commerce, according to Andrew Corbett, membership services director for UKITA, a private...
IT industry news: Firms 'have been experimenting with cloud computing'
There has been an early adoption phase of cloud computing, according to Seth Robinson, one of the authors of the CompTIA second annual Trends in Cloud Computing report.The...
IT industry news: The iPhone 5 'will influence the rest'
Mobile phone makers will be influenced by Apple's latest gadget iPhone 5, according to James Holland, editor at Electricpig.co.uk, a gadget news website."The iPhone 5...
IT industry news: Mobile 'has become more prominent'
The rapid rise of mobile technology represents a great opportunity for companies in the UK, according to Rob Thurner, a mobile consultant for the Institute of Direct and Digital...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'is viable for firms'
Cloud computing is a "very viable" solution for small companies in the UK, according to Phil Wainwright, vice-chairman for non-profit organisation...
IT industry news: Firms 'should consider staff when securing data'
Employees should be considered when securing data at UK companies, according to Dinah Greek, news editor for Computeractive.She said it was challenging to secure data...
IT industry news: Cloud computing benefits 'outweigh risk'
The benefits of cloud computing "wild outweigh" potential risks for the majority of businesses, according to Joe Drumgoole, founder of FeedHenry.?He said worries about...
IT industry news: Mobile marketing 'still has scope for growth'
Companies in the UK can use this Christmas as a great opportunity to experiment with the growing sector of mobile marketing, according to Jason James, product manager for paid...
IT industry news: Businesses 'should consider running small number of running adds'
Enterprises in the UK looking to launch an SEO campaign should look at running a small number of paid search ads for longer rather than launching repeated new ads in the run-up...
IT industry news: 'Beware of unknown links'
Computer users should be particularly weary of unknown links and attachments, according to Kevin Wharram, a security consultant."Make sure that your security features are...
IT industry news: Clentech helps 'bottom line'
Technologies which can generate commercial benefits and at the same time address environmental concerns like global warning can help businesses' bottom line as well,...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'increasingly crucial'
Small and medium-size companies will see cloud computing as an increasingly viable option, according to Rhianna Collier, vice-president for the software division at trade body...
IT Industry news: Technology advances 'to drive paperless offices'
Workforce mobility is key to create a paperless office environment, according to Richard Taylor, UK partner for the Birchman Group.This fact and the internet use spreading will...
IT Industry news: London 2012 'might bring improvements in the mobile coverage'
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games should have a positive impact in the UK's mobile phone coverage, according to the Mobile Data Association (MDA).The MDA...
IT Industry news: Cloud computing 'does not undermine in-house IT staff'
Basic skills needed to guide people through the technological world would always be necessary despite the spread of cloud computing, Simon May, a well-known cloud evangelist,...
IT Industry news: New way to detect phishing scams
Internet users who think they could be threatened by phishing scams should ask their friends before opening emails which could be unreliable, according to a Trend Micro...
IT Industry news: Businesses 'on their way to paperless offices'
Companies around the world could stop using paper because of the use of email spreading according to Emailogic.com, a consultancy that tries to change the email culture in...
IT industry news: Companies 'don't think through the impact of new technologies'
Businesses many times do not think about the impact of new technologies when they are using them, according to Ian Price, managing director of Grimsdyke Consulting and author of...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'has environmental benefits for businesses'
Businesses could get environmental benefits if they switch to cloud computing, according to Stuart Hibbert, chief executive of icomplete.com. Mr Hibbert said that most servers...
IT Industry news: 3G broadband plan for rural areas 'good news'
The mobile operator Three will give away 3G broadband to rural areas that are having problems with access nowadays, which is a great move, according to Michael Phillips, product...
Data encryption 'becoming necessary for companies'
People who have completed computer courses could find their skills are very much in demand from businesses that want their data kept secure.Matthew Baxter-Reynolds, an...
BlackBerry management service to benefit businesses
A free online service has been launched to help small businesses manage their company-owned BlackBerry phones, which could be of interest to those going on database...
Visual learning 'helps people retain information'
Those embarking on IT training courses might agree that visual learning is a great way to absorb knowledge.According to Janet Garcia, Director of ThirdForceUK, more information...
IT industry news: E-learning 'is suitable for small businesses'
Small companies can see the benefits of applying e-learning, according to David Patterson, project director of e-learning consultancy Learninglight.com."Once, e-learning...
IT industry news: Businesses 'could benefit from using cloud computing'
Cloud computing facilities such as Google Apps can be "a valuable business resource", according to Hogarth, CEO of the music website Songkick.He suggested that the...
IT industry news: Data security audits 'could become part of the procurement process'
Small and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs, in the UK will have to provide a level of assurance by incorporating data security audits as part of the tendering process, according to...
IT industry news: SAP consultants 'need to have technical and business knowledge'
Good SAP consultants know as much about IT industry issues as business issues, according to Dave Pye, chief executive officer of the JM Group."The good ones have the...
IT industry news: e-learning 'motivates students'
Getting students motivated to engage in elearning practices is hardly a problem, according to David Guralnick, president of the International E-Learning Association...
IT industry news: Companies moving online 'experience disconnect'
Businesses in the UK looking to penetrate the online market need to have a clear understanding of who their customer is, according to Mike Seddon, founder of web...
IT industry news: Small firms 'are getting the grasp of the internet'
Small companies in the UK are becoming more web-savvy and are making the most of the flexibility virtual solutions provide them with in order to "launch quickly and less...
IT industry news: Android's key strength is 'its diversity of compatible hardware'
Google's Android huge popularity may be down to "the diversity of hardware available" for the platform, according to Editor of Stuff magazine Will...
IT industry news: Online firms 'should hire security businesses'
Businesses providing services like email or social networking should hire the expertise of security firms to make sure they are protected against cyber criminals, according to...
IT industry news: Voice over IP solutions 'provide better access than standard systems'
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, provides more accessible solutions than the traditional telephony systems, according to David Cargill, a council member of the Internet...
IT industry news: 4G technology 'will bring better broadband coverage'
The advent of 4G technology could significantly improve the coverage of broadband in the UK. according to Richard Patterson, director of Broadband Expert."The introduction...
IT industry news: Satellite broadband 'is an option for rural areas'
Those living in rural Britain could take advantages of the benefits offered by satellite broadband, according to Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk.Mr...
Sluggish recovery ‘is holding back IT industry wages’
Wages in the IT industry are being affected by a sluggish economy, according to Pete Healey, sales director at jobs site the IT Job Board.The UK was emerging from the economic...
IT industry brain drain ‘cab be stopped with flexible benefits’
Talent in the IT industry can be safeguarded by employers proving a range of benefits in kind, according to Pete Healey, sales director at jobs site IT Job Board.The UK was at...
IT industry news: Online users ‘must make sure sites are not fake’
Consumers must make sure they are using a legitimate website to avoid being victims of a scam, according to Paul Allen, editor of Computeractive."You have to make sure that...
IT industry news: Fitness games 'can help people towards an exercise regime'
Video games that help people exercise could help people start a lifestyle where fitness takes a part, according to David Stalker, CEO of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA)....
IT industry news: Small businesses 'should try cloud computing'
Testing cloud computing gradually may be a good way for small businesses to try out the new technology if they are looking to keep costs down, according to Andy Horn, general...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'to be targets of more attacks'
More cyber criminals are likely to increase their attack against smartphones as people use them more frequently, according to Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe...
IT industry news: Cyber crime 'will use social media'
Cyber criminals will no doubt use social media sites for their criminal and spamming activities in the future, according to Rik Ferguson, director of security, research and...
IT industry news: Older people 'are increasingly using broadband'
The numbers of older people using broadband is rising, according to Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk, a site offering information on the best UK broadband deals."There...
IT industry news: Parents 'should make sure they keep mobile devices safe'
Parents are nowadays presented with the additional task of keeping mobile devices safe as they grow in popularity, according to Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet...
IT industry news: TV ads 'can drive online searches for businesses'
Businesses in the UK can benefit from people searching their name online if triggered by other media like TV advertising, according to Colm Bracken, group search manager at...
IT industry news: Updating anti-virus software 'is key'
Updating your anti-virus software constantly and consistently is key to provide security to IT systems, according to Graham Ahearne, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)...
IT industry news: Small businesses 'must align their social and search strategies'
Small companies in the UK may not have the resources to design a huge massive online advertising but there are some principles they can apply, according to Colm...
IT industry news: Cloud technology 'emphasises the benefits of remote working'
Cloud technologies present workers in Britain with flexible working opportunities, according to Ian Osborne, project director at Intellect.Workers have had "a...
IT industry news: 'Focus on mobile phones'
Digital marketers should start focusing on mobile phone to cause a great impact in their sales, according to Rob Thurner, mobile consultant and digital trainer at the Institute...
IT industry news: Using the internet 'impacts memory'
The form in which we use the internet can have an impact on our memory, according to Teresa Bliss, child and educational psychologist."The internet as such cannot affect...
IT industry news: Mobile ads 'more relevant than other media'
Ads on mobile phones are more efficient in reaching their target audience than other outlets because of their targeted nature, according to Jon Mew, director of mobile and...
IT industry news: Niche retailers 'can benefit from using Twitter'
Retailers with specific and peculiar products can benefit from using Twitter and other types of social media, according to Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the Centre for...
IT industry news: 'More people are browsing the internet on a mobile phone'
About 28 per cent of all internet browsing takes place on a mobile device, according to Rob Thurner, mobile consultant and digital trainer, at the Institute of Direct...
IT industry news: Security data 'is a complex issue'
Security data is a costly and complicated process, according to Dr. Akif Khan, director of products and services for CyberSource, an online payment and fraud...
IT industry news: 'Only some small retailers are using Twitter'
Only a few retailers are standing out from the rest by using Twitter to engage with their customers, according to Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the Centre for...
IT industry news: Students with online skills 'more likely to get a job'
Students active on the internet have higher possibilities of obtaining a job after graduating from university, according to Lizzie Fane, founder of...
IT industry news: Parent's 'should monitor their kids' online activities'
Parents should monitor what their kids are doing online, according to Richard Harris, director of education and training at 7Safe.He said parents need to make sure that they...
IT industry news: 'Look into ways to save on mobile data charges'
People travelling outside the UK should do some research into ways that will save them money on mobile phone data charges, according to Jonathan Morris, editor of What Mobile.Mr...
IT industry news: Social media 'helps businesses with their online strategy'
Businesses can use social media to have a clear idea of how effective their marketing strategies are, according to Tim Gibbon, director at communications consultancy...
IT industry companies 'should be aware of the energy consumption'
IT industry businesses looking to make their offices greener must make a conscious effort to figure out how energy they are consuming and where they are spending it, according...
IT industry news: Websites 'must strive to be user-friendly'
Websites looking to make an impression on customers must focus on making it user-friendly and appealing, according to George Foster, creative director at...
IT industry news: Satellite broadband 'is an option for rural areas'
Those living in rural Britain could take advantages of the benefits offered by satellite broadband, according to Michael Phillips, product director at Broadbandchoices.co.uk.Mr...
IT industry news: Businesses 'to get new online fraud help'
Businesses in the UK will now be able to make use of a new authentication service provided by BT which will help them reduce the risk of online fraud and protect their...
IT industry workers 'contemplating taking their skills elsewhere'
As the UK gradually emerges out of the economic slump, IT industry workers are setting their eyes elsewhere, according to Alexandra Farrell, managing director of the IT Job...
IT industry news: Digital divide 'still exists in the UK'
There is still a digital gap when it comes to broadband services between those in cities and rural areas of the UK, according to Michael Phillips, product director for...
IT industry news: Roaming costs 'must come down'
Costs of people using their mobile phones within the European Union should be cut permanently, according to Jonathan Morris, editor of What Mobile.Mr. Morris said the cost of...
IT industry news: 3D printers 'still too pricey for mass market'
3D printers won't be on window shelves for a long time because they are still too expensive for massive consumption, according to a spokesperson at IT Pro Portal."They...
IT industry news: Google+ 'has potentially huge offers for social customer relationships'
Google+, the search giant's new social networking site, will allow businesses to benefit from "potentially huge" opportunities for branding and customers...
IT industry news: UK retailers 'to be hit by social media fraud'
A rise in mobile and social media fraud will likely impact negatively retailers in Britain, according to Michael Norton, managing director at internet payment service,...
IT industry news: Online shopping 'driven by word of mouth'
The number of consumers buying online depends on good word of mouth, according to Michael Norton, managing director, PayPoint.net.There is a "real trade-off" between...
Concern over FTP usage among public IT sector workers
The use of FTP without monitoring could put confidential data in danger, according to a new survey by Axway.According to a nationwide survey of 500 public sector IT workers, 61...
IT industry news: Europe 'speeds up broadband technology'
Thirteen photonics research projects are being launched in the field of high-speed fibre broadband networks to develop technologies capable of delivering super fast internet...
IT industry news: Smartphone 'push roaming costs up'
Internet data roaming charges leave two in three holidaymakers out of pocket, according to research led by the Carphone Warehouse.The study revealed 79 per cent of smartphone...
IT industry news: Business 'must engage with social media or risk dilution'
Companies must engage with social media or risk diluting their brand or even failure, according to Tim Gibbon, director at Elemental, a communications consultancy.Social media...
IT industry news: Companies 'must focus more on online and mobile commerce'
Companies looking to improve sales must seriously look at the online and mobile business model as an alternative source of revenues, according to Ben Sillitoe, editor of Retail...
IT industry news: Social media 'needs to be seamlessly integrated into businesses'
Social media strategies need to be subtly integrated as part of the operations of a company rather than working as a separate strategy, according to Tim Gibbon, director at...
IT industry news: Urban companies 'outpace those in rural areas'
Firms in the U.K. with better access to broadband are performing better than those with less access, according to Dr. Charles Trotman, head of rural business development for the...
IT industry news: Smartphone users 'must take security seriously'
Owners of mobile devices, like smartphones and tablet computers, should really take security seriously, according Con Mallon, director of regional product marketing at online...
Cloud computing 'must be controlled'
Organisations should keep tabs on how applications running on cloud computing are used, a software expert has advised.Alex Teh, the commercial director of information security...
Bad software updates causing IT failures
Businesses could benefit from staff software and computer training to help them avoid critical IT failures.According to a new survey by GFI Software, half of businesses have...
IT industry news: Managing desktop power 'is an easy way to make IT greener'
Business can make their IT greener by managing paper and desktop power usage, according to Rhonda Ascierto, analyst at Ovum.Printing and paper management was "relatively...
IT industry news: Upgrading the PC 'cheaper than replacing it'
Upgrading a computer is more inexpensive than replacing it completely and it can also help consumers increase the power of their equipment, according to Roddy McLean, marketing...
IT industry news: Leadership 'key to successful IT governance process'
To implement a successful governance process chief information officers (CIOs) require both leadership and execution, according to Gartner.The research firm said great IT...
IT industry news: CIOs 'are increasingly deploying green technology'
Chief Information Officers are gradually deploying more green IT, according to new research.A survey by Ovum, an independent technology analyst, found almost three-quarters of...
IT industry news: Users find it hard 'to spot dodgy activity on social networks'
Users may find it difficult to spot cyber attacks as they are usually sent through trusted connection, according to Con Mallon, director of regional product marketing at online...
IT industry news: Parents 'must have more control over children's online content'
Parents should find it easier to block adult and age-restricted content from the internet, the Bailey Review of commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood...
IT industry news: Mobile payments market 'to grow in CEE'
Mobile payments in Central and Eastern Europe are set to soar in the next seven years despite a recent deceleration in the market, according to new data from Frost &...
IT industry news: Portals 'lead online growth in Greater China'
Portals, not social networking sites, are leading online growth in Greater China (defined as Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong), according to comScore, a leader in measuring...
IT industry news: Wireless 'to drive push for automation'
Wireless technology will push the growth of home automation systems, according to ABI Research.The firm said in a new study shipments of home automation systems will total about...
IT industry news: Agency 'maps cyber security measures in Europe'
European countries tackle cyber crime in varied ways with no unifying theme, according to cyber security agency ENISA."European countries are highly varied in how prepared...
IT industry news: More regulation 'needed to cut high roaming costs'
Consumers need more regulation and competition to see high mobile data roaming costs slashed, according to a new Organisation from Economic Co-operation and Development...
IT industry news: Broadband 'is beneficial to rural areas and businesses'
Small businesses and rural areas could see the real benefits of rolling broadband out across the UK, according to Clodagh Murphy, director of Eclipse Internet, which specialises...
IT industry news: Retailers 'overlooking potential of changing online stores'
A considerable amount of retailers are not capitalising on the potential of changing their online operations into entertainment destinations through the use of social media and...
IT industry news: Storage systems market 'to grow'
The worldwide enterprise storage systems market has rebounded from the recession as it grew 18 per cent in customer revenue in the last two years, according to new research from...
IT industry news: Wireless services 'experiences growth'
Wireless services like mobile applications, data, voice, and streaming and broadcast video, global wireless bandwidth usage has increased ten-fold since 2008 and it seems it...
IT industry news: New government agency to tackle cyber crime
A new UK organisation is set to tackle serious and organised crime, including cyber attacks, the Home Office said in a statement.The new National Crime Agency (NCA) will also...
IT industry news: PC sales 'to weaken'
PC sales are expected to be less than a year earlier, according to technology research company Gartner.According to the company's latest forecast, PC shipments will grow 9.3...
IT industry news: 'More mobile broadband subscribers than fixed broadband users'
Mobile broadband subscribers have surpassed wireline broadband subscribers with 558 million vs. 500 million last year, according to Market research firm Infonetics Research.But...
IT industry news: Coupons.com 'receives $200m investment'
Digital coupons website, Coupons.com Incorporated, has received an investment of $200 million from institutional investors, the company said in a press release.The site, which...
IT industry news: Workers ‘taking too many risks with data’
Employees are putting too much business information security at risk since they are given too much freedom when taking data away from the office, according to Steve Holford,...
IT industry news: UK 'lagging behind mobile broadband revolution'
The UK is "dragging its heels" when it comes to mobile broadband services, according to Chris Marling, editor of Broadband Genie."We are dragging our heels...
IT industry news: Internet protocol day 'provides forum of discussion'
World IPv6 Day, the first global-scale trial of the new internet protocol, IPv6 (internet protocol version 6), will generate a platform to communicate, experts have said.The...
IT industry news: Security companies 'must manage risks from gadgets'
The rise of worker's own gadgets, like the iPad and iPhone, may pose extra risks to businesses and it is up to security technology firms to manufacture tools to deal with...
IT industry news: Marketing 'uses online video as just another tool'
Online video has gradually found a solid place as a tool for internet marketing as video-on-demand allows companies to focus on their target audience and engage with them more...
IT industry news: Malware techniques 'remain the same'
Despite the recent developments in the IT industry, malware software hasn't really developed in the last 25 years, according to David Emm, senior regional researcher, UK,...
IT industry news: Viruses 'wont pose a threat to contactless mobile payments'
The development of contactless mobile payments won't suffer from a serious threat from malware, according to Mike Hawkes, chairman of the Mobile Data Association (MDA).He...
IT industry news: Personal computers 'won't be replaced by tablets'
New IT industry developments like Apple's iPad or Nokia's smartphone won't replace personal computers but will rather act as a supplement to laptop and desktop...
IT industry news: Users of smartphones 'aren't security savvy'
Smartphone users aren't as technologically savvy when it comes to security as those with personal computers because they don't realise the value of the information their...
IT industry news: Firms 'can cash in on internet expansion'
Small companies have the potential to generate more cash through their internet operations by understanding the eco system better and the latest IT industry developments,...
IT industry news: Broadband 'is a necessity nowadays'
More people increasingly regard having broadband services in their homes as essential - particularly the younger generations, according to Edd Dawson, editor of...
IT industry news: People need to understand privacy settings 'to avoid online bullying'
An unsophisticated knowledge of how privacy settings work on social media networks could lead to major bullying online, according to Adrienne Katz, director of Youthworks...
IT industry news: Mobile technology 'must penetrate restaurants'
Restaurant should take more advantage of mobile technology to provide a better service to consumers, according to Andris Berzins, chief marketing officer at web-based restaurant...
IT industry news: Android 'will remain free from external influence'
Google's Android mobile operating system (OS) will not have outside influence in the mobile space in the same way that Nokia did with Symbian, according to Michael Morgan,...
IT industry news: Contactless mobile payments 'to benefit retailers'
A push for an increase use in mobile payments is set to benefit retailers as they can cash in on impulse buys and use more targeted marketing in a more efficient way, according...
IT industry news: Social media 'promoted in the workplace'
IT industry developments have led employers to promote the use of social media in the workplace despite not enough evidence being available on its impact to employees'...
IT industry news: Mobile threat 'to be more complex'
Mobile devices like the Apple's iPhone or Google's Android will be increasingly exposed to more complex and common cyber attacks, according toCon Mallon, director of...
IT industry news: Users want 'work-friendly devices'
More users are increasingly demanding personal devices like tablets and smartphones to be accessible in the office, according to Spencer Parker, group product manager at...
IT industry news: Fast broadband 'is great for companies'
Organisations can benefit from super fast broadband connections as it provides them with reliable connectivity and a way to cut costs, according to Clodagh Murphy, director of...
IT industry news: Businesses 'must have proper emergency backup systems'
If enterprises lack the appropriate emergency backup systems, they may face disaster, according to a spokesman for Imperva, which offers database and application security,...
IT industry news: Fight against piracy 'is needed in emerging economies'
Piracy rates need to be reduced in emerging economies to secure a steady growth of the software market in companies, according Julian Swan, director of compliance marketing EMEA...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'could pose risks'
Businesses initially becoming acquainted with cloud computing face high security risks, according to Subbu Iyer, senior director of products, application lifecycle management...
IT industry news: Android 'struggles to make a difference'
Google's mobile phone, the Android handset, is facing tough competition to stand out from its peers, according to Michael Morgan, senior analyst of mobile devices at market...
IT industry news: 'There's little incentive to use licensed software'
The penalties allocated to those not using licensed software are minor and therefore encourage the use of unlicensed software, according to Julian Swan, director of compliance...
IT industry news: Internet 'can help small businesses'
IT industry developments have allowed for companies to benefit from an increasing presence online, according to Phil Kingsland, site director of internet users' information...
IT industry news: Business must try 'a mix of security measures'
Companies need to use a mix of various security tools to combat malware such as anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewalls, according to Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe...
IT industry news: Securing giant companies 'is daunting'
Providing appropriate IT systems to protect Sony is a monumental task, according to Chester Wisniewski, senior security advisor at Sophos Canada.His comments followed news that...
IT industry news: Malware 'must be dealt with fast'
Businesses must act quickly to tackle malware, according to Richard Moffitt, consultant systems engineer at Trusteer."What we're finding is that attacks happen very...
Computer training: Elearning 'provides businesses flexibility'
Online computer training resources are a great tool for businesses who employ a vast number of remote workers, according to Charlotte Wolff, training editor for online HR...
IT industry news: Companies 'should be aware of data leak threats'
Companies in Britain must be aware of the threats involved in data leaks and implement IT developments to protect it, according to Rob Rachwald, director of security strategy at...
IT industry news: People in countryside 'eager to have broadband'
There is growing of interest from people living in the countryside in the UK to have access to broadband services, according to Clodagh Murphy, director of Eclipse Internet,...
Computer training: Brits 'are reluctant to change IT equipments too often'
Owners of computers in the UK aren't keen to buy a new device to often in an effort to save cash and time, according to Roddy McLean, marketing director at memory upgrades...
IT industry news: Proper IT security 'needs to be given to GP practices'
General Practitioners, or GPs, need to have a third party administering their IT security networks as they might not have the knowledge needed under plans to hand them more...
IT industry news: Built-in screens 'penetrate kitchens and bathrooms'
Developments in the IT industry and a growing trend in different preferences have pushed built-in screens into kitchens and bathrooms, according to Jeff Summers sales manager at...
Computer training: Elearning 'is rising in popularity'
More people are using the internet as a tool to pursue computer training, according to John Baker, former development and HR operations director at Legal & General.He...
Computer training: Parents 'must teach children about internet safety'
Part of a child's early computer training must include lessons taught by parents on how to safely navigate the internet, according to Nikolay Grebennikov, chief technology...
IT industry news: Specific companies 'targeted by cyber criminals'
Online criminals are gradually focusing their attacks to specific companies, according to Con Mallon, director of regional product marketing at online protection brand,...
Computer training: Learning online 'rising'
Those using online computer training to better their skills can have a positive impact on large groups of peers in a relatively short period of time, according to the 2011...
Computer training available for the over 50s?
People over the age of 50 who are looking at the possibility of setting up their own business will have access to computer training in Worthing, West Sussex, it has been...
IT industry news: Gadgets 'fuel flexible working'?
Workers in the UK have embraced developments in the IT industry and are increasingly bringing new devices that enable easier flexible working, according to Robby Gulri,...
IT industry security 'high' on CEOs priorities
Businesses are increasingly concerned about IT security, according to Subbu Iyer, senior director of products, application lifecycle management software at Hewlett-Packard...
Use of IT industry developments 'can cut carbon footprints'
Companies can invest in the latest IT industry developments as a way to curtail their carbon footprint, Ronan Dunne, chief executive of mobile operator O2 told the Financial...
IT industry news: Companies 'can suffer from financial malware'
Companies should do more to protect themselves from money-stealing malware as it poses a real threat to enterprises, according to Richard Moffitt, consultant systems engineer at...
IT industry news: Cloud services 'need to be protected by law'
IT developments in the cloud service sphere mean there is a need for legislation to protect them, according to Nikolay Grebennikov, chief technology officer at Kaspersky Lab.He...
IT industry news: Businesses 'profit from using technology'
Developments in the IT industry are benefiting businesses of all types and sizes, according to James Bellini, a business analyst.He said enterprises benefit from introducing...
IT industry news: Business are ‘more receptive to Facebook’
Enterprises in the U.K. UK are increasingly using social networking sites like Facebook to serve their needs, according to Websense, which offers unified web, data and email...
IT courses: Market in IT industry ‘stabilising’
Demand for IT workers has continued to be more stable recently, according to Richard Nott, website director of CWJobs.co.uk, a specialist IT recruitment website which aims to...
IT industry news: Companies 'must adopt robust security systems'
Business often underestimate the need of having a strong security system to reduce crime but its importance is key to safeguard a company, according to Adrian Platts, spokesman...
IT industry news: Contactless payments 'to rise'
IT industry developments will allow for even more people to use their mobile devices to execute payments, according to Howard Wilcox, senior analyst at Juniper Research.The...
IT industry news: Companies 'can use smartphones to manage accounts'
Smartphones could serve as a helpful tool for businesses to manage their accounts in an efficient and simple way, according to Lawrence Gold, presenter of the BBC's Bank of...
IT industry news: Demand for iPad 2 soars
Apple's iPad 2 has outstripped supply in over 25 countries and it's even more appealing than its first version, according to a spokeswoman for gadgetsandgizmos.org, a...
IT industry news: Twitter 'allows for effecting communication'
Companies looking to maximise their use of IT industry developments should consider Twitter, a microblogging site that provides a versatile way of communicating with clients...
IT industry news: Fixed-line 'still better than broadband'
Customers using broadband can still be disappointed with their serviced compare to the quality of fixed-line as some services are blocked, according to Edd Dawson, editor...
IT industry news: Entertainment in the mobile market 'set to rise'
Mobile entertainment will likely grow by 15 per cent this year, according to new research published by Juniper Research earlier this month. This represents an increase from...
IT industry news: Customer relations 'matter online'
The use of social platforms to deliver marketing messages and manage customer relationships will rise in the next 24 months, according to Andrew Girdwood, media innovations...
IT industry news: Companies 'aren't profiting from IT'
Companies aren't fully using all the IT tools available to turn internal data into meaningful content, according to Mark Williamson, HR expert and partner at KPMG.Mr...
IT industry news: 'Beware of short URLs web attacks' internet users warned
Cybercriminals are hiding malware content by using shortened URLs and then tricking internet users, according to Con Mallon, director of Norton, the consumer online protection...
Cost-efficient data centre changes 'possible'
Decision-makers in the technology sector may start using new services in their data centres if the price for them is right.That is according to a new report from data centre...
Firms 'unhappy' with broadband supply
Some 83 per cent of UK organisations are not happy with their broadband supply, according to a new report.Research from internet service provider Powernet revealed that 77 per...
IT industry news: Moving to the cloud 'to be advantageous to small companies'
Those companies opting for less complicated IT infrastructures like cloud computing could see real benefits, according to Michael Dean, head of marketing at the National...
IT industry news: Augmented reality 'to become a prominent feature on smartphones'
The live view of the real world through technology, known as augmented reality, is going to be a more obvious feature of smartphones, according to Jon Mew, director of mobile...
IT industry news: Malware attacks 'rise as criminals eye money'
The rise of malware attacks is driven by the need for profit, according to Con Mallon, director of regional product marketing at Symantec's consumer products brand...
IT industry news: Financial institutions 'fight online fraud'
Financial institutions in the UK are stepping up their efforts to tackle online fraud, according to Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe Online.He expressed his remarks in...
IT industry news: Internet users 'must consider cybercrime all the time'
Many internet users are not forced to think about cybercrime until they become the victims of one, according to Dan Nadir, senior director of consumer products at Norton, an...
IT industry news: Google's Android 'to outpace Symbian'
Google's Android device is set to become as or more popular than Symbian but to a more niche market, according to Michael Morgan, senior analyst of a mobile devices at ABI...
IT industry news: Social networks 'may contribute to depression'
Developments in the IT industry have contributed to the rise of social networks but these may also have adverse effects on young people as they contribute towards depression in...
IT industry news: Broadband prices 'won't come down right away'
Consumers won't feel the benefits of Ofcom's initiative to cut down on the wholesale prices for broadband and landline, according to Richard Patterson, director of...
IT industry news: Mobile music 'to gain prominence'
IT developments in mobile phones will allow mobile music to play a more important role in sales, according to Daniel Ashdown, a research analyst with Juniper Research, the...
IT industry news: Video content 'targeted by online piracy'
Online piracy is denting the video industry as a result of an increase of broadband speed, according to Jared Moya, chief editor of technology portal Zeropaid.com."As...
IT industry news: Twitter's ads 'at early stage'
Companies are still getting their heads around ways to monetise on advertising using social blogging site Twitter, according to Andrew Girdwood, media innovations director at...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'boost mobile broadband'
The popularity of smartphones has increased the use of mobile broadband, according to Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk, the independent broadband advice website.Despite...
IT industry news: Hackers 'are looking to fool social network users'
The trust people have placed on social network sites like Facebook is being exploited by hackers to trick users and carry out cybercrimes, according to Dan Nadir, senior...
IT industry news: Online shopping is 'on the rise'
Online shopping is rapidly becoming the way consumers are acquiring their products, according to Sarah Cordey, spokeswoman for the British Retail Consortium (BRC).One of the...
IT industry news: 4G 'alternative' to fixed-line broadband
Fourth generation (4G) broadband services could change the way consumers access the web and may become an alternative to fixed-line products.That is according to Chris Marling,...
IT industry news: Twitter 'is not a trend'
Twitter is not just a trend that is popular now and will drop out of favour in the future, it has been claimed.Andrew Girdwood, media innovations director at the bigmouthmedia...
IT industry news: Supercomputer network to be built in Wales
Interest in networking courses may soon rise as the University of Wales announced that it will partner with technology firm Fujitsu to construct a cutting-edge supercomputer...
IT industry news: Britain's over-55s leading Europe in embracing technology
The number of older workers turning to computer courses could be on the rise as the nation's over-55s emerge as Europe's most-confident 'silver...
IT industry news: Training courses could reduce data breach costs
Britain's businesses could start turning to computer training courses as they look to protect themselves against the very real threat of data breaches.According to the...
IT industry news: Costs of cybercrime 'depend on sector'
Thecybercrime bill varies depending on the industry whether it is the IT sector or engineering, according to David Blackwell, director of cybersecurity at Detica, the...
IT industry news: Tablet computers 'will be integrated into the home'
Tablet computers like Apple's iPad will gradually become part of home living, according to Suzi Perry, presenter of Channel Five's The Gadget Show."Tablets are...
IT industry news: Tips to avoid sending irrelevant CVs
Applicants to new jobs should be wary of sending irrelevant CVs, which has been the top complaint from employers in the UK.This is the view of Tony Roy, president of...
IT industry news: Contractors seek clarity on tax issues
IT industry contractors would like to see some clarity over the IR35 rules which have been the centre of concerns for over a decade, according to Gerry McLaughlin of...
IT industry news: Online retailers 'must treat consumers more responsibly'
Online retailers often overlook the importance of having great customer service in favour of strengthening their brand, according to Suzy Radcliffe, retail strategist at Wolff...
Large IT firms 'are leading the way'
Sizable IT companies have increased their vacancies "significantly" over the last 12 months, helping the economy to recover in the UK, according to a spokeswoman for...
IT industry news: Fibre cables 'will be more crucial' as demand for high-speed ethernet rises
As people's demand for increased ethernet speed rises, companies should take a look at their needs before deciding to install fibre optic systems, according to Michael...
IT education 'must do more to attract young blood'
The tech-savvy youth of today, particularly young women, must see the IT industry as more attractive for their career prospects, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of...
IT industry news: Recruiters 'spot mistakes in jobseekers' CVs'
IT jobseekers are still making mistakes in their CVs with some research suggesting that nearly 88 per cent do so, according to Eliza Anyangwe, a journalist and speaker on the...
IT industry news: IT 'still male-dominated'
There is still a lack of women in the IT industry and the parental leave system currently in place in the UK is to blame, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of Women...
IT industry news: Social media 'can bring families together'
New technology in the form of social networks, like Facebook, could breach the gap between parents and their kids, according to Dr Pat Spungin, a child psychologist."A lot...
IT industry news: Social media 'could help kickstart conversation with customers'
Social networks could help businesses have a more open and interactive conversation with their customers regarding their products and services, according to Stephen Haines,...
IT industry news: Broadband speed 'suffers as a result of inadequate infrastructure'
Broadband speed in the UK is affected negatively by incompetent infrastructure, according to Chris Marling, editor of Broadbandgenie.co.uk.He said that most of the...
IT industry news: Expectations raised for iPad3
An employee at Apple has been talking up a launch of a third generation iPad even as the company launched its iPad2, but some are still somewhat skeptical.An Apple insider...
IT industry 'must be more receptive to women'
Employers in the science and IT industry must be more active in generating a viable environment for women to join them, according to Teresa Schofield, regional leader...
IT industry news: Cybercrimes 'set to rise'
IT industry developments have meant more people are increasingly reliant on the internet and this could mean more cyber attacks through computer networks, according to...
IT industry news: Tablet computers 'aid traditional media'
The introduction of tablet computers such as Apple's iPad to the market could potentially bring change to the way [THE?] traditional media industry operates, according to...
IT courses: Employees 'need good IT knowledge and communication skills'
IT industry workers are increasingly under pressure to undertake IT courses but at the same time are expected to develop so-called softer skills like good communication and a...
Computer courses: IT education 'must improve in the UK'
IT training must be made relevant to the needs companies across the UK face, according to Richard Nott, director of website CWJobs.co.uk."Young people are moving IT,...
IT industry news: IT contracting 'has become a safer option'
IT contracting has long been seen as a less secure profession as demand traditionally responds to economic cycles but it is gradually becoming "a much safer position"...
IT industry news: Super-fast broadband 'could bust boost online retail'
Implementing super-fast broadband in Britain could turn the internet into a major retail platform for UK companies, according to Jonathan Bowers, communications director of...
IT industry news: Firms 'must be encouraged to report cybercrime'
Businesses must be set free of any reputational hazards when reporting attacks to their IT systems, according to David Blackwell, director of cybersecurity at Detica, the...
IT industry news: Illegal filesharing 'fills the gaps in market'
Illegal filesharing sites, also known as P2P [peer-to-peer] sites, respond to internet users' need [NEEDS] in the market place, a space that so far legal entities have...
IT industry news: Increase in recruitment 'offers promising news'
Recruitment in many sectors of the UK economy, including the IT industry, is on the rise and that provides some good news for those looking for a job, according to Dave Fleming,...
IT industry news: People 'will need to be patient when it comes to super-fast broadband'
Consumers waiting for the latest IT industry development to deliver them super-fast broadband will have to be patient, according to Antony Walker, chief executive of...
IT industry news: Cloud computing in schools 'would be a step forward'
Evolution in the IT industry has meant that cloud computing is now possible in schools across the UK and it is believed having access to it would benefit students enormously,...
IT industry news: Contractors seen as "integral" to companies' interests
Firms in the UK are gradually recognising the key contribution contractors make to their businesses, according to ITContractor.com, an online portal for workers in the IT...
IT industry news: Companies 'willing to spend a lot to safeguard their online image'
Image-conscious businesses in the UK are ready to invest heavily in order to safeguard their reputations online by influencing search outcomes, according to Sam...
IT industry news: Google 'will remain popular' among internet users'
Search engine Google will be popular among internet users for a long time unless it radically changes the way it operates, according to Jake Hird, senior research...
IT industry news: UK 'is lagging behind as a digital economy'
The UK is lagging behind other countries when it comes to being a leader in the digital economy, despite being ahead of the game in other areas, according to Denis...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'set to change recruitment process'
Developments in the IT industry, particularly when it comes to smartphones, could potentially change the way recruiters and jobseekers interact as they become aware of how...
'Women would benefit from IT courses'
Those with the right qualifications in the IT industry could see their career prosper, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of womenintechnology.co.uk, an information...
'Women would benefit from IT courses'
Those with the right qualifications in the IT industry could see their career prosper, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of womenintechnology.co.uk, an information...
Career in IT: 'Gender balance must improve'
The balance between male and female workers in the IT sector must be addressed, according to Teresa Schofield, regional leader of the Global Marathon Europe, a worldwide forum...
IT industry news: Businesses 'should consider recycling IT'
Businesses should consider reusing and recycling IT industry equipment in an effort to save developing nations from suffering the polluting effects of end-of-life devices,...
IT industry news: Twitter 'must move with the times'
Twitter, the micro-blogging website, should keep up with the rapidly evolving technologies of the online world if it wants to remain relevant, according to Andrew Girdwood, head...
IT industry news: Businesses 'can improve flexibility through unified communications'
Companies can be more quicker to react to issues in their industry by adopting unified communications technologies this year, according to Matthias Machowinski, directing...
IT industry news: Entry-level smartphones 'just first step on the ladder'
Less sophisticated smartphones are set to entice users to upgrade in the future, according to Heather Mclean, editor at Mobile Business, a monthly mobile trade channel...
IT industry news: Companies 'may benefit from cloud computing flexibility'
IT departments in UK companies could consider adopting cloud computing as a way to become more efficient and to cut costs, according to Nathan Marke, chief technology...
IT industry news: Broadband upside 'needs to be emphasised'
Internet users must be more aware of the benefits of broadband as an IT industry development, according to Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk, a broadband information...
Expert 'warns users not to reply to junk emails'
IT industry developments haven't been able to stop spam emails completely and people need to stop replying to them, according to Tony Neate, managing director of...
Expert 'warns users not to reply to junk emails'
IT industry developments haven't been able to stop spam emails completely and people need to stop replying to them, according to Tony Neate, managing director of...
IT industry news: Contactless payment 'to fund small transactions'
IT industry developments have allowed the creation of contactless payment methods and these are set to be used for small transactions, according to Neil Munroe, spokesman...
IT industry news: 'Skills shortage for green businesses'
There is a lack of people with the right IT skills when it comes to installing renewable energy systems for green companies in the UK, according to Alex Randall,...
IT industry news: 'Skills shortage for green businesses'
There is a lack of people with the right IT skills when it comes to installing renewable energy systems for green companies in the UK, according to Alex Randall,...
IT industry news: Recruitment market 'improving for bright graduates'
More companies, including those in the IT industry, are hiring in the UK as the economy comes out of a steep downturn and this should be good news for highly-motivated...
IT industry news: Wi-Fi 'will be a worthy rival of 3G' for mobile users
Mobile internet users will be more attracted to free Wi-Fi services than 3G as the number of hot spots in Britain grows, according to Edd Dawson, managing director of...
IT industry news: Companies 'must recruit online'
Enterprises, including those in the IT industry, need to move their recruitment operations online or they risk shutting down, according to Paul Daley, director of HR...
IT industry news: 'Stimulus needed for firms to adopt clean technology'
The UK government must be more proactive in urging enterprises to adopt the right IT tools to make British cities more environmentally sustainable, according to Dan Ilett,...
IT industry news: Action on filesharing 'too quick'
Measures taken by the UK government to stop illegal filesharing on the internet is going too far and too fast, according to Mark Jackson, editor-in-chief of...
IT industry jobs 'on the rise'
The number of IT industry jobs is on the rise, particularly for graduates, as financial services have opened up new vacancies in recent times, according to Dan Hawes,...
Expert warns of skill shortages in the IT industry
The IT industry is suffering from a shortage of skilled people, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of Women in Technology, information portal for female...
IT industry news: Best broadband 'is also about the use'
The UK's efforts to have the best broadband in Europe by 2015 should be not only about headline speeds but others aspects like use should be considered, according to Antony...
IT industry news: Users 'need to be aware of geolocation software risks'
Users must be more aware of the dangers posed by geolocation software when publishing personal information on social networks, despite the multiple benefits platforms like...
IT industry in Britain ‘has skills shortage’
The IT industry in the UK is still being undermined by a shortage of skilled workers, according to Richard Nott, director at specialist recruitment website...
Tablet computer market 'still open to iPad rivals'
The much-anticipated second generation of Apple's iPad is expected to be on sale as early as next month, according to Dan Grabham, deputy editor of TechRadar.com.The expert...
Cloud computing 'has transformed the IT industry'
The development of cloud computing and its expected mass adoption in 2011 has made lasting changes in the IT industry, according to Rob Lovell, CEO at ThinkGrid.Mr Lovell said...
IT industry news: Science qualifications 'needed in video games career'
Obtaining a qualification in maths and science helps those who want to get into the global video games industry, according to Phil Elliott, managing editor of...
IT industry news: Online entrepreneurs 'to be motivated by £98 computers'
British people who are currently not using the internet may be enticed to build their own online enterprise as a result of the launch of the government-sanctioned £98...
IT industry news: Broadband disillusion 'due to high expectations'
Some broadband users in the UK are unhappy about the speed of their services due to the high expectations they have about their online connections, according to...
IT industry 'must hire more trainees'
The IT industry sector should look into hiring new trainees as opposed to relying on established IT professionals in order to widen the talent pool, according to James Toovey,...
IT industry news: Children 'must learn about online safety'
Children must be made aware of online safety by both their parents and internet companies and they must be given the necessary tools to report any worries they might...
IT industry news: Apple's gadgets 'to have dual-core graphics chip'
The new iPod and iPad are said to be able to support a dual-core graphics chip unit which should provide users with higher resolution, according to a report by Apple...
IT industry news: Criminals 'use internet to commit crime'
Developments in the IT industry have also allowed more organised and professional criminals to perpetrate crime online, according to Jennifer Perry, managing director of...
IT industry news: Retailers 'must quickly adapt to new technology'
Retailers must quickly adapt to new technology platforms and incorporate them into the shopping experience they provide customers in order to satisfy their hunger for...
IT industry news: Apple's brand 'to give iPad an edge'
Apple's formidable "reputation for quality" will help protect the iPad from the arrival of cheaper competitors, according to Paul Allen, editor of...
IT industry news: Bugs in new smartphones 'unavoidable'
Bugs in new smartphones will continue to be an "inevitable" annoyance for the IT industry given their complexity, according to Matt Powell, technology expert at...
'More optimism' over IT industry recruitment
Despite the economic crisis and an anaemic recovery, there is optimism in the recruitment market, particularly in the IT industry, according to Tony Roy, the EMEA (Europe,...
'More optimism' over IT industry recruitment
Despite the economic crisis and an anaemic recovery, there is optimism in the recruitment market, particularly in the IT industry, according to Tony Roy, the EMEA (Europe,...
IT industry news: Simple apps 'will be appealing to desktop users'
Apps that provide simplicity and immediacy will become popular among Mac users, according to editor in chief of Macworld Group Mark Hattersley."From the customer point...
Ads from social platforms 'would weaken Google'
Google would undermine its own strategy if it decided to allow advertising hosted by social media platforms to be indexed by the giant search engine, according Andrew...
IT industry news: Apps 'can ease business travel'
Using apps and Twitter through mobile phones can help business travellers have better access to essential information when on the road and make their trip much smoother,...
IT industry news: Online marketing 'to see developments this year'
Online marketeers are likely to take advantage of developments in the IT industry over the next 12 months, according to predictions released by Liverpool's Hit...
IT industry news: More security software 'needed for mobile phones'
More effort needs to be put into enhancing the security of mobile phone platforms, according to Martyn Ruks, technical director at MWR InfoSecurity.Mobile users need to ask for...
IT industry news: Bingo sites 'set to migrate to social networks'
For generations bingo has been at the heart of social interaction and its online version is likely to move to the world of social networking this year, according to betting...
IT industry news: Social networking commerce 'will take off this year'
Many more users will start using social networks as platforms for monetary transactions this year, according to Justin Cooke, chair of the British Interactive...
IT industry news: Internet TV 'won't replace PCs for social networking'
Internet-connected TVs will be less appealing for checking emails and social networking than PCs because of the communal nature of watching TV, according to Dan Cryan,...
IT industry news: Common phone charger 'can eliminate electronic waste'
Despite advances in the IT industry, a common standard phone charger can have a "huge benefit to consumers in terms of flexibility and cost", according to...
IT industry news: Fully-deployed cloud technology 'will show cost saving benefits'
The full deployment of cloud computing will show businesses its cost saving benefits in 2011, according to Dr John Bates, chief technology officer of Progress...
IT industry news: Facebook used to find architect's killer
Developments in the IT industry with social networking sites have allowed for Facebook to be used to try to solve the murder of Bristol architect Joanna Yeates, who was killed...
IT industry news: Hyper-local communities 'encourage tech-savvy nature'
The rise in hyper-local communities encourages tech-savviness among British users, according to Zara Rabinowicz, a technology expert. The nation's collective love of gadgets...
IT industry news: Online clothing 'to continue growing in 2011'
There are no signs of a slowdown in the online fashion retail sector, which is expected to continue growing in 2011, according to Tina Spooner, director of information at the...
2011 'will be a bumper year for the IT industry'
The IT industry should expect next year to be a "bumper year", with more demand for both contractors and permanent staff [expected REMOVE], according to Gerry...
IT industry news: UK games sector 'needs tax breaks'
Despite developments in the IT industry, game companies need tax breaks to avoid loosing talent abroad, according to Jamie Sefton, sector manager at Game Republic.The...
IT industry news: iPhone 4 'tops list for 2010'
Despite reports of faulty antennas, Apple's iPhone 4 managed to top the list of mobile devices compiled by Zeta Interactive, a marketing agency in New York, for the second...
IT industry news: Companies 'are put off cloud computing'
Some enterprises in the UK don't fully understand certain developments in the IT industry like cloud computing and are put off by it, according to Clodagh Murphy, director...
IT industry news: 'Kids should be taught how to be internet savvy'
As the IT industry develops and more people get online earlier in life, children should be taught the importance of being internet savvy, according to Graham Cluley, senior...
IT industry news: Social gaming 'can help boost a brand'
Brands can find huge potential by marketing through social games and this practice is set to become popular, according to Tom Chapman, social media strategist at...
IT industry news: Mobile powered by oxygen breathing batteries 'a close reality'
Mobile phones powered by oxygen breathing batteries will not become a feature of the consumer electronics market "during the next five years", according Ludwig...
IT industry news: Apps 'are a target for cyber criminals'
People using apps on social networking sites such as Facebook can be exposed to cyber criminals, with Christmas being a particularly busy time for virus and malware campaigns,...
IT industry news: IT outsourcing 'to be widespread in 2011'
Companies will continue to outsource their IT services in 2011 and it will be not only big businesses but also medium-sized enterprises, according to Gerry McLaughlin of...
IT industry news: IT outsourcing 'to be widespread in 2011'
Companies will continue to outsource their IT services in 2011 [and it will be not only big businesses but also medium-sized enterprises, according to Gerry McLaughlin of...
IT industry news: Social media marketing 'to grow'
Social media marketing still has a lot of room to grow over the next few years, according to Dan Oliver, editor-in-chief at .net magazine."At the moment there's little...
IT training 'increases chance of securing employment'
Those committed to self-development by increasing their IT knowledge have better chances of securing a job, according to Georgina Read, HR expert and co-founder of Reabur Ltd, a...
IT industry news: Enterprises 'recognise IT as a cost-cutter'
Companies have recognised IT as an important tool to cut costs, which in return has boosted the IT industry during the recent economic downturn, according to Gerry...
IT industry news: Users should be 'more careful with passwords'
IT users must create complicated passwords to safeguard personal data online, according to Simon Heron, internet security analyst at Redscan, an IT security services firm.His...
IT training: Personality 'is important when applying for a job'
IT training is crucial to secure a job in the sector but so is personality, according to Michael Dean, head of marketing at the National Computing Centre.Although...
IT industry news: Best broadband speed 'may depend on cuts'
Achieving the best broadband in Europe might be dependent on constrained public spending in the UK, according to Antony Walker, chief executive of the Broadband...
IT industry news: A UK base for Twitter 'would be good for everyone'
Having Twitter open up its European headquarters in the UK would boost the social media phenomenon's presence and would benefit everyone, according to Justin Cooke,...
IT industry news: Online work events 'to become more popular'
The practice of holding business and social events online via social media has become established in many companies and will continue to become increasingly popular, according...
IT industry news: Balance 'needed between rights-owners and ISPs'
The government has to find a balance between the interests of rights-owners and internet service providers **[(ISPs)]** when forming policies on filesharing and this is no easy...
IT industry news: IE9 'will put users in control of their information'
Microsoft's IE9 browser will let users control what information they share with others online, according to Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe Online."Anything...
IT industry news: Targeted ads 'can be successful'
News providers can successfully incorporate paywalls into their online business model through targeted advertising based on user information, according to the head of product...
IT industry news: Mobile sites 'broaden retailers' customer bases'
Mobile sites are better than apps at broadening retailers' customer base [BASES], according to Graham Charlton, senior reporter at ecommerce and marketing community...
IT industry news: People 'encouraged to get online through social media'
Developments in the IT industry and the growth of social media has [HAVE?] encouraged users of all ages to get online and connected, according to Zara Rabinowicz, a...
IT industry news: Christmas 'a great time for fraudsters'
Fraudsters find it easier to conceal illegitimate activities around Christmas and New Year since the number of transactions increase, according to Martyn Ruks,...
IT industry news: Unlocking BT's infrastructure 'could boost speed'
Opening up BT's pipes and ducts may increase the local access speeds of fibre broadband networks and reduce the cost of extending them, according to Andrew Ferguson, editor...
IT industry news: Social activism networks 'tap into new audiences'
Jumo, the social activism network, could become the leader in an increasingly popular category of social activism networks, and it is likely to lure users who wouldn't...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'is the future'
Cloud computing "is the future" and would be of great benefit to small businesses, according to Clodagh Murphy, director at Eclipse."If small businesses embrace...
IT industry news: SEO is 'shopping window for engaging clients'
The use of search engine optimisation (SEO) can play a key role for companies seeking to encourage customers online, similar to the role of a shopping window on the high street,...
IT industry news: Apps 'provide opportunities to marketers'
Use by consumers of apps will mean increased innovation in the world of marketing, according to Dave Barton, account manager for Renegade Media."With apps hotter than ever...
IT industry news: Gambling iPad innovation 'is fast and global'
The gambling innovations made on the iPad and other devices are "rapid, global and without geographical limitations", according to Clive Hawkswood, chief...
IT industry news: New consoles 'may be cloud-based'
The next generation of video game consoles is likely to allow users to access games via cloud-based technology, according to Martin Robinson, games editor at IGN UK."The...
IT industry news: Mobile communication 'has become part of our culture'
Mobile technology has become a common feature in our culture as a result of affordable tariffs and the rise of applications, according to Zara Rabinowicz, a technology...
IT industry news: Broadband 'is crucial for British companies'
Broadband is crucial for enterprises in Britain and it must be guaranteed that there is no divide between companies who can secure access to broadband in their area...
IT industry news: Mobile shopping 'will grow'
Consumers will be using more smartphones to shop online as companies provide more apps to make the process easier, according to Patricia Davidson, author of the...
IT industry news: Windows 7 'drives boom in the UK IT hardware sales'
The recent growth in the IT hardware market in Britain has been boosted by the positive reception of the Windows 7 operating system and its subsequent adoption by...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'to change people's expectations of the internet'
The growth of smartphones and mobile web use is likely to change people's perception of the internet, according to Matt McAlister, the director of digital strategy...
IT training: Skills 'are preferred over qualifications in IT jobs'
Employers looking to hire new recruits value experience and skills more than qualifications, according to Gerry McLaughlin of IT Contractor.com, a portal for IT...
IT industry news: British computing legend dies
Professor Sir Maurice Wilkes, one of Britain's computing pioneers, has passed away at the age of 97.Professor Wilkes, labelled as the 'father' of British computing,...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'lets companies avoid snow disruptions'
Cloud computing is an essential tool businesses can use to avoid disruptions caused by snow, according to Rob Lovell, CEO at ThinkGrid.This technology could help to minimise the...
IT industry news: Microsoft sees impressive sales of the Xbox 360 Kinect
The Kinect sensor for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console has seen sales of 2.5 million units just a few weeks after its launch in early November.Kinect allows users to play...
IT industry news: iPad's tablet market share could reach 80 per cent in 2011
Apple's iPad is predicted to dominate the tablet market in 2011, according to a new report.Data from DRAMeXchange, the research department of TrendForce, predicts that the...
IT industry news: Third of all viruses made in first ten months of 2010
A third of all computer viruses ever created were made in the first ten months of 2010, research has shown.Analysis by Panda Security found that between January and October this...
IT industry news: Programmer uses Kinect to 'make' lightsaber
A computer programmer has modified the new Microsoft Kinect sensor allowing it to turn any object into the iconic Star Wars lightsaber.The young programmer, known only by his...
IT industry news: YouGov to name worst performing ISPs
Market research company YouGov is to partner with broadband analysts Epitiro to gauge the performance of the UK's broadband suppliers.The two companies will combine to...
IT industry news: IT body issues cloud code of practice
An IT industry body has announced the launch of industry-wide standards on cloud computing.The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) launched its code of practice in order to encourage...
IT industry news: Scheme launched to improve web for disabled
A new initiative designed to improve the usability of the internet for the disabled has been launched.The campaign, called Fix the Web, has set up a website which allows...
IT industry news: East London to be become nation's IT hub
The government wants to turn east London into a leading information technology centre.Prime minister David Cameron is keen to boost the UK's IT industry by attracting large...
IT industry news: PC market growth continues in Q3
Global shipments of PCs continued to increase in the third quarter of 2010, despite pessimistic IT industry predictions.Consignments rose by seven per cent against last month...
IT industry news: Cloud computing to transform business IT
Cloud computing will change the way businesses provide their IT services, despite relatively low uptake of the technology, according to The National Computing Centre (NCC).The...
IT industry news: The iPad 'will interest advertisers'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed for the creation of the iPad, Apple's new tablet computer, and advertisers might look at it as an opportunity to invest in...
IT industry news: Kinect for Xbox 360 'to top Christmas list'
Microsoft's Kinect motion control accessory for Xbox 360 is set to become "the big video game item this Christmas and will significantly broaden the console's...
IT industry news: 'Sharp divides' in broadband speeds
There are sharp divides in broadband speeds in different areas of the UK, according to Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk.The expert said the UK was still lagging behind...
IT training 'crucial to deal with social media threats'
IT training and security are both crucial in getting rid of the threat to business posed by social media, according to Sebastian Zabala, Panda Security's country manager for...
IT industry news: Users should be aware of 'risky WiFi at home'
A secure WiFi network "should be a first consideration" for computer users looking to safeguard their personal data, according to Dan Raywood, online news editor of SC...
IT industry news: Most adults in the UK 'have been targeted by cybercrime'
The majority of the adult population in the UK has been the victim of cybercrime as development in the IT industry continues, according to Con Mallon, security expert at...
IT training: Those who have "grown up with IT" may consider a career in it
This generation may consider IT "more as a career because they're so used to using it on a day-to-day basis", according to Maggie Berry, managing director of...
IT industry news: Government 'is capable of using' private cloud provider trends
Government IT is "capable of using and exploiting the direction of travel of Google, Microsoft, Amazon, et cetera," according to Bill McCluggage, deputy government CIO...
IT industry news: Facebook 'will struggle to break into Asian markets'
Social networking site Facebook will find it challenging to break into niche Asian markets, according to managing partner of We Are Social, Nathan MacDonald."It's going...
IT industry news: Public spending cuts 'need to be considered in relation to super-fast broadband'
The spending review led by the coalition government needs to be considered when analysing the deployment of super-fast broadband in the UK, according to Andrew Ferguson, editor...
IT industry news: Robots 'will rise in popularity in healthcare'
Developments in the IT industry will allow robots to continue to be incorporated in hospital healthcare, establishing a significantly larger presence over the coming years,...
IT industry news: Misplaced devices 'cause security threat to businesses'
Companies in the UK are exposed to security issues when employees misplace their devices or they are infected with viruses, according to Andy Wright, sales director at...
IT industry news: iPad 'to be a hit this Christmas'
Apple's iPad is set to become a bestseller for the 2010 Christmas season, according to Will Findlater, editor of Stuff magazine.He said he expects the iPad to be "a...
IT industry news: Google's potential to misuse personal information 'is limited'
Despite developments in the IT industry, search giant Google's potential to misuse people's personal information is limited by its status as a corporation reliant on its...
IT industry news: iPod touch 'will challenge Nintendo and Sony'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed for Apple's iPod touch to pose a threat to Nintendo and Sony in the portable gaming market this Christmas, according to Will...
IT industry news: Cyber attacks 'on the rise'
Cyber attack threats are on the rise given developments in the IT industry but this is something that isn't always recognised, according to Martyn Ruks, technical director...
IT industry news: Google Instant 'an anti-climax'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed search giant Google to come up with a new search-before-you-type system but this could be seen as underwhelming considering the...
IT industry news: G-cloud 'to act as marketplace for apps'
G-cloud, the British government's cloud computing strategy, will serve as a marketplace for apps, frameworks and patches, according to Bill McCluggage, the deputy government...
Parents with IT training 'more likely to talk about privacy with kids'
Parents with some level of IT knowledge or IT training are more likely to discuss online privacy issues with their children, according to Sangeet Bhullar, executive director of...
IT industry news: Spam messages 'becoming more malicious'
Spam messages are becoming more malicious and have the potential to lead to security breaches, according to Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos.He said it was...
IT industry news: Copycat app use online 'nothing new'
Developments in the IT industry have paved the way for new apps and their use is being influenced by others on social networking sites, according to Imran Choudhary, client...
IT industry news: Kids can learn IT skills with 'lots of great tools'
A great number of tools on the internet can help children with their IT training, according to Camilla Chafer, acting editor of TheSchoolRun.com."Parents can make sure that...
IT industry news: Mobile advertising 'on the rise thanks to smartphone take-up'
Developments in the IT industry have paved the way for the smartphone and its take-up is promoting the use of mobile advertising, according to Gordon Borrell, CEO of Borrell...
IT industry news: Internet users 'must be savvier against malware'
Those using the internet should be more careful with the information they share on social networking sites, according Tony Neate, managing director of GetSafeOnline.org.Taking...
Those who keep updating their IT training 'will scoop the top posts'
Those IT workers that keep on top of their IT training will benefit from securing the top openings in the sector, according to Richard Nott, website director at specialist IT...
IT industry news: Consumers 'will benefit from enterprises' uptake of BT fibre optic network'
Consumers will see better deals and prices as a result of the opening of the BT superfast optic broadband network, according to Seamour Rathore, spokesperson for...
IT industry news: Financial apps 'won't replace traditional experts'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed financial apps on the iPhone and other smartphones to flourish but they won't replace the advice of traditional experts despite...
IT industry news: IT is no longer 'the domain of the contractor'
More companies in the IT industry are choosing to use in-house staff as opposed to hiring the services of contractors, according to David Fleming, recruitment firm Badenoch...
IT industry news: Companies 'increasingly scrutinise their broadband'
Businesses are increasingly interested in how staff are using the broadband, according to David Palmer, senior product manager for networks and connectivity at Star."We...
IT training news: ICT industry 'doesn't lack people with skills'
The IT industry, along with the communications sector, is not about to be short of people with skills like IT training, despite rising vacancies and fewer candidates, according...
IT training news: Geotagging photos 'could put social media at risk'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed the wide use of geotagging photos but they can pose risk to social media, according to David Bennett, director EMEA (Europe, Middle...
T training news: Internet traffic management 'controversial'
Managing internet traffic remains 'a controversial approach', according to Mark Jackson, editor of ISPreview.co.uk."Content is what makes the internet what it is...
IT training: A move from public to private sector 'could be challenging'
People with IT training looking to make a move from the public to the private IT sector could find it challenging, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of...
IT industry news: Cyber criminals 'target smartphones'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed for more people to use smartphones but this has also led to an increase in security threats, according to David Emm, senior...
IT industry news: Social networking sites 'needed for fluid society'
The use of social networks contributes to a "fluid society", according to Anders Sandberg, research fellow at Oxford University's Future of Humanity Institute...
IT industry news: Use of the cloud 'will grow'
The use of cloud computing in the IT industry and other industries will increase as enterprises look at ways to cut costs, according to Andy Wright, sales director at IT...
IT industry news: Twitter 'remains niche'
Despite the IT industry developments that allowed Twitter to be conceived, the micro-blogging site is still aimed at a niche market, according to Tom Smith, managing director of...
IT industry news: Recycling old IT equipment 'will become the norm'
As a result of new regulation and a more eco-friendly conscience, people will start reusing and recycling their end-of-life enterprise information technology (IT) equipment as a...
IT jobs market still 'lacks people with IT training'
The IT market is still missing people with IT training and skills, according to Richard Nott, website director at specialist IT recruitment website CWJobs.co.uk."In IT in...
IT industry news: Social media 'is the new email'
More cyber criminals are using social media to hack into computers as opposed to just emails like in the past, said Panda Security.According to Sebastian Zabala, Panda's...
Firms 'would love to hire women with IT training'
Women with IT training are a target employee for most companies, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of career portal and networking site...
Foward-thinking companies make the most of IT training
Those companies with progessive ideas make the most of people with IT training, according to Andy Doyle, account management and sales manager at BCS (formerly known as British...
IT industry news: Tablet market 'could be worth £25 billion next year'
The tablet computer market could be worth about £25 billion next year, according to Richard Sharp, editor of gadgetsandgizmos.org."The tablet market is already big...
IT skills 'still in demand'
People with IT training are in demand in the UK despite the recent recession, according to Richard Nott, website director at specialist IT recruitment website...
IT industry news: Console gamers 'will keep buying physical games'
Breakthrough developments in the IT sector have paved the way of digital downloads of games, but those will not replace physical sales, according to business group director for...
IT industry news: Internet users 'should be aware of what they share online'
Developments in the IT sector have allowed for greater online interaction but those using the internet tools must be careful how much information they share, according to Alex...
IT industry news: Government 'looking at new technologies'
The coalition government is exploring possibilities of cuts in the IT sector while it also identifies new technology investment, said Bill McCluggage in a speech at the IT...
IT industry news: WiFi 'to make smartphone less dependent on mobile networks'
IT industry developments have given rise to WiFi on mobile phones which in return will make owners of smartphones less reliant on mobile networks, according to Dr Steve...
IT industry news: Cheap mobiles with WiFi 'appealing to customers'
IT industry developments have allowed the creation of inexpensive mobile phones with WiFi, a device that's appealing to consumers, according to Conrad Longmore, editor of...
IT industry news: Social networks 'offer huge potential' for gaming industry
IT sector developments have allowed social networks to offer "huge potential" for the gaming industry, according to Clive Hawkswood, the Remote Gambling...
IT training: Video conferencing 'to reach average consumers'
IT industry developments have allowed video conferencing to grow and now it is expected to reach those outside the corporate world, according to Heather Isaacson, sales business...
IT industry news: Clean timelines for providing broadband 'needed'
Providing broadband for all will require clear plans and timelines, according to Richard Patterson, spokesperson for broadband-expert.co.uk."The coalition government's...
IT training: 'Expect more women in the gaming industry'
There should be more women taking up IT training to join the gaming industry in the future, according to Paulina Bozek, director at start-up games company Inensu."I...
IT industry news: Social gaming 'has huge potential for revenue'
Developments in the IT industry have allowed the creation of social gaming and it offers a good source of revenue, according to Rachel Hawkes, co-founder and editor of the...
IT industry developments 'help surge in online gambling'
The recent developments in the IT industry plus a shift in demographics are behind the relatively recent surge in online gambling, according to Brian Wright, business director...
IT industry news: Cloud computing 'saves companies money'
Advances in the IT industry have allowed cloud computing to save businesses money while keeping up productivity, according to Rob Lovell, ThinkGrid's chief...
IT industry news: ISPs 'shouldn't pay for pursuing internet pirates'
The IT industry has seen the development of technology used by internet pirates but although some of that technology is provided by internet service providers ISPs they...
IT industry news: Online advertising 'is accountable'
According to David Davis, managing director at RedFly Marketing, those advertisers who have moved some of their budgets to the web for the first time may be shocked at how...
Data security breaches 'on the rise'
Despite developments in the IT industry, breaches on data security are increasing, according to Amichai Shulman, Imperva's chief technology officer.He said businesses should...
IT industry news: Broadband provision 'is an ongoing relationship'
Providing broadband to customers should be seen as a relationship that needs to be developed over time, according to Simon Harper, marketing director at Eclipse...
IT industry news: Apple's iPhone 'challenges BlackBerry'
The developments made in IT technology Apple's iPhone are allowing the handset to compete with Research in Motion's (RIM's) BlackBerry in some aspects of the...
IT industry news: Google Instant 'won't kill SEO'
The introduction of Google's search-as-you-type system known as Google Instant will not mean the end of search engine optimisation (SEO), according to Jake Hird, senior...
Promotion of IT industry jobs 'needs to be improved'
More needs to be done to promote the variety of roles available in the IT industry, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of womenintechnology.co.uk."There's a...
IT industry news: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 'is great news to the market'
The new Microsoft smartphone will provide much needed competition in a market dominated by Apple's iPhone and Google's Android, according to Daniel Grabham, deputy...
IT industry news: 'Don't write off laptops'
Tablet computers like Apple's iPad might gain popularity but it won't mean the demise of the laptop computer, according to Tom Royal, deputy editor at...
IT industry news: 'No correlation between online ethics and being target of web criminals'
There is no rigid correlation between online ethics and falling foul of criminals on the web, according to senior security advisor for Trend Micro Rik Ferguson."The main...
IT industry news: Fast-speed broadband 'more accessible'
It has become cheaper to implement next-generation internet in Britain thanks to the access to existing infrastructure, according to Rowland O'Connor, editor of...
IT industry news: Fears of getting a virus 'are exaggerated'
The fears of getting a virus are potentially far greater than the reality if people take the necessary steps to prevent getting one in the first place, according to Tony Neate,...
'Young people 'should take on IT training'
Young people in the UK should be encourage to sign up for IT training, according to Maggie Berry, director of womenintechnology.co.uk."The IT profession is huge and there...
IT industry news: Private cloud 'is still too costly'
Despite IT industry developments, the implementation of private cloud computing is still a process considered to be expensive and intricate, according to David Bradshaw,...
IT industry news: Customers 'expect improvement of 3.5G coverage'
Following the merger of the Orange/T-Mobile network, users expect the mobile network to improve, according to Conrad Longmore, editor of Mobile Gazette.Everything Everywhere,...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'allow companies to be available all the time'
IT industry developments in smartphones have allowed companies to be available to their customers all the time, according to Heather Mclean, editor and founder of...
IT industry news: Mobile devices 'work well with advertising'
Advances made by the IT industry in mobile devices has allowed for them to work well with advertising and marketing, according to Gordon Borrell, CEO of local advertising...
IT industry news: Online retail 'is not the most profitable'
As the IT industry revolutionises the tools available to businesses, more companies are making their products available online but that's not necessarily the most...
IT industry news: Impact of real-time search 'not clear for marketers'
Real-time search is still an unclear area for marketers, according to Jake Hird, senior research analyst at Econsultancy."[Real-time search] is something that will develop...
IT industry news: Strong evidence of illegal filesharing 'is needed'
Sound evidence of online copyright infringement is needed before allegations are made against internet users, according to Dr Damian Tambini, member of the Communications...
IT industry news: Reducing BT's dominance 'would drive the price of broadband up'
Breaking up the power of BT would only result in an increase in broadband prices, according to Andrew Ferguson, editor of thinkbroadband.com."Some call for a further break...
IT industry news: Not being online 'is a missed chance'
"At work, around 90 per cent of all new jobs now require internet skills, with a significant proportion now advertised and applied for only over the internet," the...
IT industry news: Social media privacy settings 'allow users to opt in'
The privacy settings of social media sites like Twitter and Facebook are encouraging users to "opt in," according to Justin Cooke, chair of the British Interactive...
IT industry news: Macs 'are facing increased security threats'
Apple's Mac computers have been facing an increase in security threats in the last 12 to 18 months, according to Rik Ferguson, solutions architect for Trend Micro.He went on...
IT industry news: Modular data centres 'give flexibility to cloud infrastructures'
The implementation of modular data centres gives flexibility and sustainability to cloud infrastructures like the new Merlin Tier 3 facility, according to Paul Anderson,...
IT industry news: 'Sea of change in IT industry'
The IT industry has experienced a "sea of change" in attitudes people have towards it, according to Gerry McLaughlin, of ITContractor.com. ?"In previous downturns...
IT industry news: Kindle 'to face competition from the iPad'
According to Richard Sharp, founder of Gadgets and Gizmos, Amazon's new faster, smaller and cheaper Kindle will face stiff competition from Apple's multifunctional...
IT training: Lack of IT literacy 'is good news for those who have the skills'
A lack of people undertaking IT training is good news for those who do have the knowledge, according to Gerry McLaughlin of ITContractor.com.The take-up of degrees in the...
IT industry news: Marketing companies 'must understand the digital minds of consumers'
Companies need to understand the digital minds of their consumers, according to Faye Weeks, director of the digital media research agency.The expert said that while social media...
IT industry news: Online ads 'need a different advertising strategy'
Those marketing their products online need to approach their advertising strategy in a different way, according to Gordon Borrell, chief executive of research...
IT industry news: Internet access for all 'is an optimistic concept'
The idea that every single person on the planet will one day have access to the internet is an optimistic concept, according to Andreas Pouros, chief operating officer at...
IT industry news: 'Bureaucracy could threaten availability of cloud computing'
Bureaucracy in utility companies could threaten the widespread availability of cloud computing, according to Paul Anderson, programme director for infrastructure outsourcing at...
IT industry news: Data centre security 'needs to be flexible to businesses' needs'
The level of security required can be tailored to meet the needs of the client, according to Paul Anderson, programme director for infrastructure outsourcing at Capgemini.In a...
IT industry news: Companies can 'displace' IT problems using public cloud
By adopting public cloud computing services, companies can relieve themselves of the burden of certain IT problems, according to David Bradshaw, European SaaS (Software as a...
IT industry news: Google's search box 'will be around for a while'
Search engine giant Google's search box is here to stay for some time, according to Karin von Abrams, a senior analyst at New York-based research firm eMarketer.The box...
Universal 2Mbps broadband 'will leave users behind'
UK universal 2Mbps broadband use, which is set to be achieved in the country by 2015, won't be able to support advanced web functions, according to Rowland...
IT industry news: 'Young may want to change names online'
Young people in the future may consider changing their names to escape a past of indiscretions online, according to Eric Schmidt, chief executive of Google."I mean we...
IT industry news: 'Brits spending half waking hours [using technology'
Brits spend almost half their waking hours watching TV, using their mobile phones and other communication gadgets, according to a report by Ofcom, the communications...
IT industry news: Social media 'has enormous promotional potential'
The promotional potential for social media is huge, according to Sam Tilston, director of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) at Idea Taxi, an online marketing agency."Social...
IT industry news: Smaller brands 'have advantage on social media'
Smaller companies have an advantage over larger corporations when it comes to boosting their presence in the social media space, according to Nicola Clark, features editor at...
IT industry news: Facebook 'is in good position to lure advertisers'
Social networking site Facebook is well positioned to attract advertising, if it keeps up its massive user base spending time on the site, according to Ben Camm-Jones, news...
IT industry news: Brands 'are increasingly using the web to market their products'
The use of the internet to market products is increasingly taking prominence among all brands, according to Karin von Abrams, senior analyst at eMarketer."Advertisers in...
IT industry news: Brands 'are increasingly using the web to market their products'
The use of the internet to market products is increasingly taking prominence among all brands, according to Karin von Abrams, senior analyst at eMarketer."Advertisers in...
IT industry news: Video games 'an effective way of advertising'
The use of video games in the IT industry could serve as an effective way of advertising to a tricky audience, according to Phil Elliott, publisher of GamesIndustry.biz.He said...
IT industry news: 'Expect more viruses'
The IT industry should expect the emergence of newer and more sophisticated viruses, according to Greg Day, director of security at McAfee."With cyber crime, an...
IT industry news: Closing the Home Access Programme is 'kick in the teeth'
The announcement that the government is closing the Home Access Programme for the disadvantaged is bad news for this sector of society, according to Richard Patterson,...
IT industry news: 'Updating browsers is an issue in the workplace'
The issue of browser choice is particularly relevant in the workplace, according to Rowland O'Connor, editor of Broadband-Help.com, a publications that deals with topics in...
IT industry news: 'Twitter is growing in popularity abroad'
The popularity of the microblogging service Twitter outside the US market has really gained track, according to Andrew Girdwood, head of strategy at digital marketing agency...
IT industry news: Smartphones 'to outsell PCs and laptops by 2012'
Sales of smartphones are set to outsell those of PCs and laptops combined by 2012, according to Rachel Arthur, associate marketing editor at WGSN (Worth Global Style Network),...
IT industry news: Online retailers 'find it difficult to sell on the internet'
A number of online shops are finding it hard to sell certain items on the internet, according to Don Davis, editor of Internet Retailer magazine.Mr Davis said shoppers feel more...
IT industry news: Modern record labels 'have been using digital technology for years'
Progressive record labels have been taken advantage of the developments in the IT industry when it comes to digital technology for years, according to Nigel Sachdev, managing...
IT industry news: Businesses 'should exploit the benefits of open source technology'
The use of open source technology in the IT industry and other sectors allows companies to obtain real time statistics and analytics without investing too much, according to...
IT industry news: Technology 'has allowed people to work around their lifestyle'
Advances in the IT industry have allowed people to work around their lifestyle, according to Andrew Millard, EMEA director of marketing and e-commerce for the EMEA at Citrix...
IT industry news: 'Slack regulation is partly to blame for data breaches'
Companies have failed to put measures in place to protect their information as a result of limited cash, slack regulation and other worries, according to Alexei Lesnykh,...
IT industry news: 'Most people are not aware of internet piracy code'
Most people using the internet will not be aware of the code to reduce internet piracy until it affects them directly, according to Mark Jackson, editor-in-chief of internet...
IT industry news: Data storage 'should be considered before adopting Android'
All companies, not just those operating in the IT industry, should address the way Google stores data before buying into smartphones powered by its Android mobile operating...
IT industry news: Teenagers' addiction to technology 'is very low'
The number of teenagers addicted to products from the IT industry is "very low", according to professor Mark Griffiths, director of the International Gaming Research Unit at...
Technology 'widely available to students'
University students currently have a wide variety of technological tools available to help them with their learning, according to Dr Neil Morris, a senior lecturer in...
IT industry news: Geotagging 'could expose online users'
Adding geographical identification to various media such as photographs, a process known as geotagging, may pose security threats to users, according to David Bennett, director...
IT industry news: Online business is 'set to grow'
New online start-ups are set to grow as a source of self-employment, according to Chris Wickson, co-founder of Ratemyplacement.co.uk."You're going to see a lot of start-ups...
IT industry news: 'Coalition should have a practical approach to IT projects'
The new coalition government should scrutinize spending for major IT projects in a pragmatic way, according to Michael Dean, head of marketing at IT organisation the...
IT training: Broadband speeds 'limited by current infrastructure'
The ability of internet service providers (ISPs) to give customers faster broadband speeds is limited by the current infrastructure, according to Richard Patterson, spokesperson...
IT industry news: 'Social media users should be more careful'
Users of social media networks should treat security on those sites with the same attitude towards safeguarding their email accounts, according to Rik Ferguson, senior security...
IT industry news: Broadband real speed 'about half what people pay for'
Broadband speeds in the UK are on average delivering 45 per cent of the tariff the internet service providers (ISPs) are advertising to consumers, according to new Ofcom...
IT training: VoIP's growth 'has prompted innovative approaches to voice'
The growth of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) has encouraged technological advances in voice services, according to Simon Milner, director of group industry policy at BT.Mr...
IT industry news: Google's Android market share on the rise
Android-based phone sales witnessed growth during the second quarter of the year, reaching a 13.2 per cent share of the market, figures from GfK Retail and Technology...
IT training: Google 'should turn defunct store into source of other services'
Online search engine giant Google should use its now obsolete Nexus One web store as an opportunity to sell its Android handsets and other services, according to Jonathan...
IT training: Online video advertising 'sees ongoing growth'
The upward trend in the growth of online video advertising continues, according to Jamie Estrin, managing director of Web TV Enterprise."In online video we are seeing continued...
Mobile marketing 'could replace internet marketing'
Thanks to the prevalent presence of mobile gadgets, mobile marketing could one day supersede internet marketing, according to Gordon Borrell, CEO of local advertising research...
Companies 'should nurture a culture of data quality'
Organisations should adopt a culture that gives prominence to data quality so that in the future they are able to deal with data-related issues more naturally, according to...
Companies 'should become acquainted with SaaS and the cloud'
Businesses should understand software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud computing, whose use can be taught in IT training, in an effort to adopt new technology, according to Doug...
'Ebooks should be a shared experience'
The use of ebooks should be a "shared experience" between the child and their parents since they are the real motivators, according to Dr Jeni Riley, a reader of literacy in...
Postponement of universal broadband 'is predictable disappointment'
The British government's announcement that it will postpone the rollout of universal 2Mbps (Megabit per second) broadband in the country is a predictable disappointment,...
'Over-reliance' on BT for UK broadband
"There is an over-reliance" on BT for broadband in the UK, according to Edd Dawson, editor of broadband.co.uk.Mr Dawson was commenting on the ramifications for British broadband...
Changes in law 'could be detrimental to consumers with open Wi-Fi'
There are "continuing concerns" surrounding open Wi-Fi under the Digital Economy Act, according to Dr Damian Tambini, member of the Communications Consumer Panel and senior...
Companies 'must beware of malware risks'
Businesses in the UK should pay attention to the risks posed by malware as employees increase the use of social media in the workplace, according to Rik Ferguson, solutions...
Technical advances 'pose challenge to content reproduction'
Technical breakthroughs are posing challenges to the control over content reproduction despite government efforts to regulate it, according to Dr Jeremy Silver.He said that the...
Businesses 'at risk if they ignore signing up for a new .co domain name'
Companies in the UK face risks if they do not register for a new .co domain name, warned Phil Turnbull, product manager for Hostway.Mr Turnbull said businesses need to consider...
'Real debate on digital content'
The recent introduction of regulation regarding digital media has prompted politicians in the UK to get involved, according to Pete Wishart MP, vice-convenor of the All-Party...
Getting everyone online 'a huge challenge'
It is a great challenge to get almost every person in Britain to access the internet, according to Graham Walker, head of policy at the digital inclusion campaign Race Online...
Government 'should consider other options when implementing broadband'
The British government should explore other mobile technologies when rolling out high-speed broadband, according to Michael Phillips, product director of...
Use of different platforms 'will boost media industry'
The use of traditional and digital platforms by local media will contribute to reinvigorate a battered sector, according to Jeremy Hunt, the secretary of state for culture,...
Companies 'must be aware of IT security threats'
Businesses in the UK must ensure they are aware of potential security threats posed by tablets and netbook computers, according to Dan Shey, enterprise practice director at...
Intel 'must strike balance between speed and efficiency in smartphones'
IT company Intel must strike the right balance between "speed and power efficiency" if it wants to successfully enter the crowded smartphone market as "increase in one usually...
The right IT system 'is crucial to improve energy'
The selection of the right IT system will be essential to ensure businesses comply with energy efficiency initiatives, according to Sonny Masero, vice-president of...
Employees 'must know social networking policies'
Employees should be aware of their company's policies regarding the use of social networks, according to Dan Raywood, online news editor at IT security publication SC...
Internet 'is main source of entertainment'
The internet is becoming the main source of people's shopping and entertainment, according to Dan Oliver, editor of .net magazine."It's definitely more convenient to have a net...
IT training 'is essential for UK market'
A focus on IT training is key to avoid the creation of a "lost generation" of 16 to 24-year-olds who could find themselves unable to secure employment, according to a report...
Companies 'will hike spending on desktop virtualisation'
Businesses are expected to increase their spending on desktop virtualisation and collaboration applications this year, according to Michael Dean, head of marketing at the...
Mobile phone contracts 'confuse people'
Contracts given to people when they buy their mobile phones are confusing because they are difficult to compare, according to Flora Graham, mobile phones editor at CNET UK."To...
iPhone4 reception issues 'unlikely to trouble users'
The recently reported reception issues suffered by Apple's new iPhone4 are not likely to trouble many users since the device is well designed in every other aspect, according to...
Social media without policy 'is recipe for disaster'
The use of social media in the workplace without the appropriate guidelines would mean trouble for businesses in the future, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director of...
UK's digital economy standing 'damaged by lack of clear strategy'
The increased indecisiveness of its development strategy has damaged the UK's standing as a digital economy, according to Denis McCauley, director of global technology research...
Internet access 'is more widespread in the UK'
Accessing the internet has become more widespread in Britain, according to James Smythe, the UK Online Measurement Company (UKOM) general manager."Getting connected to the...
Tube broadband 'won't be free'
Ahead of plans to set up a Wi-Fi network across London's tube, Chris Marling, editor of broadband and smartphone comparison site Broadband Genie, has said the service won't come...
Businesses should create 'a social media task force'
Organisations should promote the creation of a 'social media task force' across their different divisions, according to Iain MacMillan, the director at social media agency...
Virgin's offer of 400Mbps broadband 'could be smoke and mirrors'
Reports that Virgin would be offering 400Mbps broadband "would just be giving out their eggs too soon," according to Edd Dawson, the managing director of broadband.co.uk.He said...
Cloud security 'is an issue'
When it comes to the adoption of cloud-based enterprise content management solutions, security becomes a source of concern, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director of AIIM...
Stripping security expenditure 'could be false economy for firms'
Getting rid of IT security expenditure or scaling it back to save costs could expose companies to risks, according to Neil Munroe, external affairs director for Equifax."I think...
Ofcom 'must foster web neutrality'
Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, must ensure it regulates against an Internet Service Providers (ISPs) tax or it...
Blogs 'can act as a form of search engine marketing'
Writing blogs, a subject that could be taught in IT courses, is a tool that can also be used by companies as a way of search engine marketing, according to Nick Baggott, founder...
Real time progress software 'can help businesses to react quickly'
Software like the so-called Progress Responsive Progress Management, which could be taught in IT training, gives companies full visibility to be able to predict and respond to...
'Customer service for mobile phone users is key'
Reliable customer support and service adds value to retailers, according to Neil McHugh, co-founder of rightmobilephone.co.uk."Comprehensive FAQs, clear concise returns...
Small companies 'can benefit from blogging'
Small businesses should use blogging to create a quick and easy way of communicating without needing a lot of experience, according to Nick Baggott, founder of digital marketing...
Social media 'great way to increase awareness of email marketing
The use of social media platforms allows email marketing to reach a wider audience thanks to the trust deposited in such tools, according to Jon Maddison, UK country director at...
Scam emails 'still tempting web users'
Internet users are still tempted to open scam emails and that puts them at risk, according to Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro, a security software and...
Users 'risk data due to lack of mobile protection'
Mobile users do not encrypt or secure their mobile data and this puts information at risk, according to Alex Donnelly, a portfolio manager at Damovo UK.Mr Donnelly said that the...
Google 'to integrate PDF into browser'
Google's plan to integrate PDF into its Chrome browser will make life easier to end users, some of whom take IT courses to learn about such formats.That's according to Shane...
Web-based businesses 'must teach users how to protect privacy'
Web-based companies must instruct their customers on how to protect their privacy, according to Anita Coles, policy officer at Liberty."There is an onus on the companies to...
Authorities 'must improve internet access'
Authorities must move fast to provide the UK with the next-generation internet access, an essential tool for IT training.That's according to Andrew Ferguson, editor at...
Companies 'still struggling to handle email'
Businesses haven't yet managed to handle email properly, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director of the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) Europe.Mr...
Encryption 'is key when trying to store data'
Using cryptography in the right way is essential to store data, according to Brian Chess, founder and chief scientist at Fortify Software.But he said that to use it correctly...
Various ways 'of guessing online trends'
Google has patented new technology to search for under-reported news online, but there are other ways to do so.There is no one single way of identifying trendy subjects on the...
Microsoft's SharePoint 'has been adopted quickly'
SharePoint, a Microsoft's business collaboration software, has quickly gained market share in the enterprise content management (ECM) solutions area, said Bob Bueltmann,...
Dominant force in mobile advertising 'likely to emerge'
A superior force among big players in the mobile advertising market is likely to emerge despite fierce competition in the sector, according to Gordon Borrell, CEO of local...
Social media 'becoming standard'
The use of social media is becoming more established in advertising and other related sectors, according to Tim Gibbon, the co-founder and editor of the Social Media...
Google 'looking to get more involved in mobile advertising'
Giant internet search engine Google is likely to get more into mobile advertising as the use of mobile internet rises, according to James Atkinson, editor of the fortnightly UK...
Kinect 'competing for Wii audience'
Microsoft's Kinect video console is competing to grab market share of the popular Nitendo's Wii, said Jamie Sefton, sector manager at games network Game Republic.Mr. Sefton said...
Removal of unlimited data tariffs 'to change peoples' usage patterns'
Initiatives by phone giants O2 in the UK and AT&T in the US to remove unlimited data tariffs for smartphones will change the way people use this technology, according to...
Web conferencing 'can improve productivity'
The use of web conferencing in businesses is a good tool to improve productivity, according to Hugo Harber, the director of convergence and network strategy at Star."By...
Social networking 'can attract cyber criminals'
People who give much away in social networks are at risk of becoming victims of identity fraud, according to IT security expert Robert Schifreen, who is also a reformed...
Companies manage social media 'horrendously'
Companies are not properly handling the use of social media in the workplace, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director at AIIM (Association for Information and Image...
People 'are unlikely to pay for news online'
Internet users are unlikely to pay for online content, according to Sachit Patel, founder of digital services firm Idea Taxi."Newspaper owners are banking on online news...
Mobile malware 'is growing'
The severity of mobile malware is increasing as devices are more connected than in the past, according to Alex Donnely, a portfolio manager at Damovo UK, a convergence and...
Social networking 'is becoming embedded in way of doing business'
The use of social networking tools is gradually turning into "business-as-usual" as a number of new graduates each year use them as part of the normal way in which...
Downloading 'is becoming more important'
Downloading is becoming an important way of consuming music and it is becoming the key approach people take when buying singles, according to Martin Talbot, managing director of...
Rural super-fast broadband 'needs the help of legislation'
The implementation of next-generation super-fast broadband will require the help of the government if it is to become widely available in the rural areas and other faraway...
Companies 'should make employees aware of in-house social media'
Businesses should deal with the security threats that social media is posing in the workplace, according to Robert Stroud, the international vice president of ISACA (formerly...
Companies will use iPad 'to share content'
Businesses will use gadgets like Apple's new iPad to nurture collaborative work and not for individual communication, according to Stuart Miles, owner/editor of...
Global broadband revenue 'to top $184bn by end of year'
Global fixed broadband revenue will exceed $184 billion (£125 billion) by the end of this year, it has been claimed.In news that could interest individuals in the IT...
Gadgets 'hold kids' attention longer than in-car games'
Modern entertainment gadgets are keeping children amused for longer periods of time than traditional games during long car journeys, it has been reported.According to PIXmania,...
Zen Internet to roll out high-speed broadband
Broadband provider Zen Internet has announced plans to roll out high-speed broadband connections to its customers.In news that could interest readers in search of IT jobs, the...
IT sector 'must focus on virtualisation'
Virtualisation, cloud computing and social media represent the future of the IT sector, an expert has claimed.Speaking at the Trustmarque Solutions Customer Event 2010 in York,...
Broadband is 'vital to economy', says Welsh minister
The importance of broadband internet access has been highlighted by a Welsh minister.In news that could interest people in search of IT jobs, minister for the economy and...
IT industry moving 'towards m-commerce'
Consumers will increasingly move towards purchasing items online via their mobile phones, research indicates.According to figures released by Ovum and Verdict Research, the...
Apple unveils iPhone 4
In news that may interest those in the IT industry, the model boasts new technologies such as video calling through FaceTime and the highest resolution display ever built into a...
Companies 'must turn to experts for web design'
Companies looking to improve their website design in order to attract more visitors should not turn to advertising agencies, it has been stated.According to content management...
Regulations, data growth and globalisation to affect IT industry most, says expert
A series of factors will affect how the IT industry develops in the coming years, an expert has claimed.According to Microsoft chief technology officer Barry Briggs, increasing...
Nokia releases bicycle battery charger
Mobile phone company Nokia has released new technology that allows individuals to charge their devices by cycling.In news that could interest people in IT jobs, the Nokia...
M&A activity 'boosting IT jobs demand'
The pick-up in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity could lead to an increased demand for workers with specialist IT training, it has been claimed.According to the...
NHS Wales to roll out new IT support system
Hospital staff in Wales are set to take part in a pilot scheme that could improve their IT training.According to an announcement from NHS Wales, hospital employees in IT jobs...
Sky reveals broadband on-demand service
Broadband provider Sky has announced plans to roll out a new video on demand service to its customers.According to Pocket-lint, Sky Anytime Plus will offer 500 movies and...
Apple ships 2m iPads in two months
The new Apple iPad has revolutionised the computing world with sales topping two million in less than two months, the company has revealed.According to Apple, the tablet...
High-speed broadband could 'revitalise rural economies'
Super-fast broadband could bring a raft of benefits into countryside communities, a spokesperson for the Communications Consumer Panel (CCP) has said.Next-generation access...
Slow broadband 'tops British annoyances'
Slow internet is one of the biggest annoyances for people in the UK, new figures have revealed. According to a survey by O2, 41 per cent of those polled singled out slow...
Social networks used 'virtually anywhere'
Social media usage is no longer confined to a desk environment thanks to the widespread adoption of internet-enabled mobile phones, according to Jennifer L Jacobson, director of...
Offline accessibility 'essential' for older people
New figures have shown that 9.2 million people over the age of 55 are currently without internet access. The report, conducted by Trend Micro, said that most of the elderly cite...
It's 'silly' not to recycle old mobile phones
Millions of mobile phones are gathering dust in Britain's houses, new figures have revealed. According to a survey conducted by Consumer Focus, UK consumers are sitting on an...
Apple's iPhone still 'a small segment of the global mobile ecosystem'
The iPhone has shown what can be achieved in mobile advertising but it still holds a relatively small place in the market, according to Christian Louca, managing director of...
Wi-Fi 'has changed people's lives'
Wi-Fi has revolutionised users' lives by enabling them to "access information anwhere, anytime", according to Chris Davies, general manager for the UK and Ireland for...
Web users 'need to have control' over their privacy
Online companies like Facebook and Google must provide their users with a sense of authority when it comes to privacy, according to Jac sm Kee, womens' rights and information...
Search marketing 'will see global boom'
Search engine marketing (SEM) will take off worldwide as marketers start exploring untapped territories, Sam Tilston, director of search engine optimisation at Idea Taxi, has...
Smartphones have become 'genuine alternative to sat nav devices'
Location-aware mobile phones have become a true alternative to dedicated sat nav devices, Danny Brogan, reviews editor of Mobile Choice, has said.According to Mr Brogan,...
Social networks could enhance productivity in workplace, says Social Media Portal
Companies should start integrating their employees' social media usage into their jobs, according to Tim Gibbon, co-founder and editor of the Social Media Portal."All...
Rogue botnet shut down by US government body
The Federal Trade Commission has permanently shut down 3FN, a rogue internet service provider that recruited, hosted and participated in the distribution of spam, spyware, child...
Smartphones 'will become ubiquitous'
Smartphones will eventually dominate the entire mobile market and could even impinge upon the traditional computing space, according to Heather Mclean, editor of Mobile...
Broadband minister will face 'tough task' on super-fast broadband
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that Ed Vaizey is the UK's new minister responsible for telecoms and broadband. Commenting on the news, Chris Marling,...
Delaying VoIP adoption no longer an option for mobile operator, says Ovum
Mobile network operators have to respond to their customers' calls and embrace voice over internet protocol (VoIP), according to Steven Hartley, principal analyst at Ovum.He...
Microsoft unveils plans to redesign Hotmail
Microsoft has announced plans to refresh Hotmail in a bid to gain a larger share in the email market. Hotmail's new design is expected to enhance document sharing and make it...
Social media prompt users to spend more time online
New figures have revealed that web users in the UK spend 65 per cent more time on the internet than three years ago.According to the study by the UK Online Measurement company,...
Caution urged over 'socially engineered hacks'
New research has suggested that businesses are being compromised by their own staff on a more frequent basis. An investigative piece by Network World said companies are being...
Online privacy should be protected by internet companies
A civil liberties organisation has said that it is the duty of web-based companies to protect online privacy rights. According to Anita Coles, policy officer at Liberty,...
Gaming 'massively important to social networks'
Gaming has become an integral aspect of social networking, according to Tim Gibbon, the co-founder and editor of the Social Media Portal."Apps, games and in particular...
Google must harness mobile phone users to make Nexus One a success, says What Mobile
Web giant Google must connect to the user base of mobile network operators in order to make its Nexus One smartphone a success, Jonathan Morris, editor of mobile phone magazine...
Wireless networks must be both secured and easy to access, says Brocade
Wireless networks must not only be secured but also accessible, according to Simon Pamplin, systems engineer pre-sales manager for the UK and Ireland for Brocade."You've...
Tech sector willing to experiment over IT distribution due to recession, says silicon.com
The recession has prompted technology companies to be more innovative in the way they distribute their products and services, Steve Ranger, editor of technology website...
Social media used by 'bad guys to spread their attacks'
Social networking websites are increasingly becoming important "for the bad guys to spread their attacks," according to Graham Cluley, a senior technology consultant...
Issues over data quality hard to remedy, says Rosslyn Analytics
Data quality problems might be relatively simple for companies to detect but their resolution can be a difficult process, Lance Mercereau, director of marketing and public...
Cloud is a mainstream service for enterprises, says IDC
Cloud computing has become a mainstream service for businesses of all sizes, according to David Bradshaw, European SaaS (Software as a Service) and cloud services research...
Music industry should look at convincing people to pay for songs, says Stereoboard.com
Record labels should look at alternative measures to tackle illegal music downloading, according to Nigel Sachdev, managing director of online music community...
Social networking key to job hunting, says womenintechnology.co.uk
Knowledge of social networking websites is vital when it comes to job hunting, according to Claire Goodwin, sales director for womenintechnology.co.uk."Access to technology...
UK IT sector still not recovered from recession, says National Computing Centre
New figures by e-skills UK have shown that the economic recuperation of the UK information and communications technologies sector seen in the third quarter of last quarter...
Tablet computers to become more popular than netbooks, says Gaj-it.
Boosted by the launch of the iPad, tablet computers are poised to supersede netbooks, according to Safoora Akbar, editor and marketing manager at technology blog...
iPad cost unlikely to 'dent' UK sales
The higher cost of the iPad in the UK compared to the US will not prevent Britons from buying Apple's new tablet computer, James Holland, editor of the gadget news website...
Paying more for broadband would prompt providers to supply it faster, says thinkbroadband.com
Internet service providers in the UK would roll out their high-speed broadband access programmes quicker if consumers were willing to pay more for them, according to Andrew...
Quality of Twitter followers more important for business than quantity, says 1000heads
Companies wanting to spread their marketing message should focus on quality instead of quantity when it comes to amassing followers on social network Twitter, Katy Woodrow Hill,...
BT expansion to increase 'competition on price'
BT's decision to expand to its high-speed broadband coverage, from 40 per cent to 66 per cent of the country by 2012, will place pressure on Virgin and could help with pricing,...
Asterisk offers better support than any other telephone service, says Telespeak
Asterisk, the open source voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service, is offering users more assistance than other forms of telephone solutions do, according to David Duffett,...
Android is a 'valid' rival to the iPhone
New figures have shown that Android, Google's smartphone operating system, has now overtaken its Apple counterpart, which runs on models used on the iPhone.The report by...
Common app platform should to be easy-to-use to become successful, says Rightmobilephone.co.uk
The Wholesale Applications Community hopes to be ready for business in February 2011, Tim Raby, the group's acting chief executive, has said.The scheme is expected to offer app...
Reuters launches online video service
Reuters, the news organisation, is introducing a new online video platform that will combine large amounts of video content with complex systems of tagging.? The new platform,...
New destructive malware identified
A new computer virus that replaces all files in the C:drive with copies of itself has been identified by Sophos.The malware, named W32/Scar-H, can lead to a cascade effect...
Phishing scams threaten online activities beyond banking
Internet users should be aware of phishing attempts while surfing online aside from banking, according to Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos."There are...
Data security a 'trusted group', says IronKey
Secure storage solutions are essential for modern organisations, David Tripier, the chief marketing officer for USB-stick security company IronKey, has said.According to Mr...
Internet users should delete emails they suspect of being spam
Emails that feel like spam should be immediately deleted, according to Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at security software and services company Trend Micro."If you...
Online voting would 'boost' election turnout
More voters would go to cast their ballots in the general election if they could do so online, according to Ben Camm-Jones, news editor at internet magazine Web User.E-voting...
Web boosts indy labels, says Record of the Day
The internet has benefitted independent record companies despite the threat of illegal file-sharing, a spokesperson for Record of the Day has said."The more creative...
Trusting the provider key in clearing up cloud security worries, says SC Magazine
Businesses considering implementing cloud services can clear up any concerns surrounding safety if they can find a provider they can trust, according to Dan Raywood, online news...
'Nothing surprising' about the new iPhone, says ConceptMobiles.com
Apple could have done more to improve the new iPhone, according to Ludwig Makhyan, founder of mobile phone concepts website ConceptMobiles.com.Last month, gadget guide Gizmodo...
Data boom will lead to the growth of 'services like Google'
The huge growth in digital information will prompt major search devices, including, Google to expand, Shane Wright, IT director of eDigitalResearch, has said."Services like...
UC complexity can put off big organisations, says EVUA
Large companies are facing difficulties implementing unified communications (UC) because the process can be complex, Jon Neville, general manager at the Enterprise VPN (Virtual...
Major upgrade for Spotify
Spotify, the Swedish music streaming service, has rolled out a series of new features that will make it function as both a media player and a social networking tool.Users now...
Decline in the use of Internet Explorer, survey finds
Microsoft's Internet Explorer is losing its share of the web browsing market, new figures by measurement firm NetAplications have shown.According to the group, Microsoft's...
Businesses 'struggle' to assess data quality's effect on income
Companies are not able to assess the quality of their data as its financial impact is not easy to be detected, Dylan Jones, founder and editor of online data community Data...
We7's strong results 'a chink of light in the ad-funded market'
Despite music streaming service we7 announcing a landmark month for their turnover, an online music expert has reiterated his doubts that there is a "solid, profitable...
Contactless payments to take off soon
The popularity of contactless payment cards is expected to shoot up among consumers in the near future, as a growing number of retailers look to adopt the system.Jemma Smith,...
Mobile advertising rocketed in 2009, study finds
New figures have revealed that total spending on UK mobile phone advertising jumped by 32 per cent in 2009. A report by the Internet Advertising Bureau and...
Rapid connection speeds cold move music to the cloud
Remote computing sites are increasingly becoming the main hubs to store and access music collections, according to John Russell, editor at DailyMusicGuide.com."Moving data...
Home cinema experience should be 'immersive'
A large number of home cinema owners are unaware of how to get the best out of their systems, according to Peter Aylett, director of professional development at...
IT teams must point out security dangers of new technology, says Sophos
IT departments must make their companies aware of the security risks of adopting a technological innovation, according to Carole Theriault, senior security consultant at...
Home entertainment the choice of most Britons, survey says
The majority of people in the UK are opting for home entertainment rather than going out, new figures have revealed. According to a new survey by T-Mobile, 53 per cent of Brits...
Social networking to be spurred on by mobile devices, says Online Social Media
The success of social networking will be boosted by its move to mobile platforms such as tablet computers and smartphones, Daniel Chubb, chief executive officer at social media...
Windows 7 has helped the brand recover, says PC Pro
The launching of Windows 7 has boosted the reputation of Microsoft's operating system following the disappointing reception of its predecessor, Windows Vista, according to Barry...
Online browsing more 'convenient' than high street shopping
A large number of consumers choose the convenience of online shopping over traditional high streets, according to Hannah Kimuyu, director of paid search at...
Broadband customer service still doesn't meet customer expectations, study says
New figures have suggested that broadband companies are still failing to deliver good customer service. According to a new survey by uSwitch.com, just 60 per cent of consumers...
2010 to be a 'testing year' for IT, says silicon.com
Technology investment will increase in 2010 but IT is still going to have to prove its business value as it tries to emerge from the economic downturn, Steve Ranger, editor of...
More companies use social media in workplace, study finds
A growing number of companies are now making use of social media in the workplace, a new study has revealed. According to research conducted by Clearswift, more than two-thirds...
Privacy heads voice concerns over Google Buzz
Data protection heads across the world have teamed up to express their public concern with search giant Google. In a letter signed by the privacy commissioner of Canada and the...
T-Mobile UK and 3 UK announce expansion plans
T-Mobile UK and 3 UK have unveiled plans to complete their joint network infrastructure programme by the end of this year, in a move that will see the group's 3G network reach...
Marketers expected to turn to technology to gauge performance
Marketing professionals will look to digital methods to measure the success of their performance in 2010, according to Darren Dutton, business director at...
Lost iPhone is 'the real deal', says Mobile Gazette
The next-generation iPhone left in a Californian bar by an Apple employee is probably genuine, according to Conrad Longmore, editor at mobile phone news website Mobile...
Companies to focus on data quality as recovery from downturn begins
Businesses are expected to turn their attention to data quality as they try to recover from the financial slowdown, according to Daragh O Brien, member of the International...
Maps popular with smartphone users, report finds
Smartphone users are increasingly opting for mobile maps and navigation applications, new figures have revealed. According to a new report by comScore, there has been a 68...
Cheap option for file transfers launched
US academics have launched the BioTorrents project, a pioneering file-sharing technology aiming to reduce bandwidth costs and boost their cooperative abilities.The new service...
Spam levels steady despite botnet shutdowns
Botnet shutdowns have not managed to tackle effectively the increase in webspam, according to the latest data from Google's worldwide analytics.The web giant has reported that...
Online surfers urged to keep their browsers 'up to date'
Web users must update their browser in order to make sure they are safe online, according to Simon May, author of the Rough Guide to Windows 7."Whatever browser you have on...
Ad models could improve Twitter's quality, says Skive
The launch of advertising models aiming to monetise Twitter could lead to a rise in the quality of the microblogging website's content, Tom Ollerton, senior marketing manager...
Rutland Telecom delivers super-fast broadband
Rutland Telecom is the first small company to exploit telecoms legislation in order to launch a rural community self financed scheme for the provision of high speed...
iAd set to be a 'catalyst' for mobile marketing
Apple's new mobile advertising platform, iAd, could be a "big catalyst" for the next-generation of mobile marketing, according to James Atkinson, editor of...
Broadband election pledges 'very sparse'
Political parties in the UK have not been specific over their plans for next-generation internet access ahead of the forthcoming election, according to Andrew Ferguson, editor...
Google snaps visual search engine Plink
Just four months after its launch, visual search engine Plink has been acquired by Google. PlinkArt, the start-up's application which allows users to trace an artwork by...
Super fast internet more important in urban areas, says V3.co.uk
Next-generation broadband funding should initially be focused on towns and cities, according to Madeline Bennett, editor at V3.co.uk, the technology news and reviews...
Google's site speed ranking has major effect on web design, says Idea Taxi
Google's recent decision to start factoring site speed into its search results will deeply affect the way web developers work, Sam Tilston, search engine optimisation (SEO)...
