IT training news archive - April 2011

IT industry news: Companies 'can use smartphones to manage accounts'

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 Mum & Dad.He said that...

07:23 27 April 2011
IT industry news: Demand for iPad 2 soars

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 reviews website."Apple...

07:22 27 April 2011
IT industry news: Twitter 'allows for effecting communication'

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 despite its limit on just 140-characters...

08:00 20 April 2011
IT industry news: Fixed-line 'still better than broadband'

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 of broadband.co.uk, an independent...

07:41 18 April 2011
IT industry news: Entertainment in the mobile market 'set to rise'

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 $33.2 billion (£20.3 billion)...

07:39 18 April 2011
IT industry news: Customer relations 'matter online'

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 director at bigmouthmedia, a...

06:14 15 April 2011
IT industry news: Companies 'aren't profiting from IT'

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 Williamson said there was a gap...

06:13 15 April 2011
IT industry news: 'Beware of short URLs web attacks' internet users warned

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 brand."We are seeing...

06:11 15 April 2011
Cost-efficient data centre changes 'possible'

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 solutions provider Sentrum,...

11:53 14 April 2011
Firms 'unhappy' with broadband supply

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 cent of businesses see broadband...

11:53 14 April 2011
IT industry news: Moving to the cloud 'to be advantageous to small companies'

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 Computing Centre, pointing out...

07:22 14 April 2011
IT industry news: Augmented reality 'to become a prominent feature on smartphones'

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 and operations at the Internet...

07:21 13 April 2011
IT industry news: Malware attacks 'rise as criminals eye money'

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 Norton."This statistic is really...

12:59 11 April 2011
IT industry news: Financial institutions 'fight online fraud'

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 reaction to a report by...

12:56 11 April 2011
IT industry news: Internet users 'must consider cybercrime all the time'

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 internet security specialist."People...

06:56 8 April 2011
IT industry news: Google's Android 'to outpace Symbian'

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 Research, a market intelligence...

06:55 8 April 2011
IT industry news: Social networks 'may contribute to depression'

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 teenagers, according to...

06:54 7 April 2011
IT industry news: Broadband prices 'won't come down right away'

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 broadband comparison site BroadbandExpert.co.uk."...

06:43 5 April 2011
IT industry news: Mobile music 'to gain prominence'

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 leading wireless sector analyst...

06:42 5 April 2011
IT industry news: Video content 'targeted by online piracy'

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 consumers continue the switch...

06:41 5 April 2011
IT industry news: Twitter's ads 'at early stage'

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 digital agency bigmouthmedia."Advertising...

06:40 5 April 2011
IT industry news: Smartphones 'boost mobile broadband'

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 broadband still relying heavily...

06:39 5 April 2011
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