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W3C takes on new chair
The World Wide Web Consortium's HTML Working Group (W3C) has announced it has hired two new co-chairs.W3C is responsible for standardising the higher text mark-up language (HTML), which students on web...
Nokia chooses Linux to run its phone
Mobile manufacturer Nokia has announced that its latest smartphone offering will be driven by Maemo, a Linux-based operating system.Currently, several other manufacturers chose Windows' stripped down version...
Mobile cloud will be good for business
New applications which allow users of less well-specified phones to access the internet will improve business, says expert.Microsoft has recently announced its OneApp software, which allows older handsets...
IT will become a political battleground, says expert
IT will soon become the centre of debate between political parties, says expert Mark Taylor.Mr Taylor, chief executive of open source experts Sirius Corporation, explains that with an election not far...
'New Apple OS launches tomorrow'
Apple's new operating system (OS) Snow Leopard launches tomorrow in direct competition to Microsoft's planned Windows upgrade.The latest incarnation is designated as OSX 10.6 and according to Apple, is...
UK needs broadband infrastructure, say experts
The UK is lacking the national infrastructure to encourage broadband use, according to internet experts Broadband.co.uk.By introducing a more coherent strategy, both businesses and individuals would benefit,...
Mobile broadband is a solution for students, say advisors
Students could benefit from switching to mobile broadband packages when they return to their studies, say industry experts broadbandchoices.co.uk.According to the web site, there are savings to be had...
Faster internet will change where we choose to live, says Orange
The introduction of a faster broadband network will see people move out of cities, mobile phone company Orange has claimed.According to its Connected Britain report, people will migrate to the countryside,...
Technology will be more fashionable than clothes, claims Microsoft
According to computer giant Microsoft, technology will soon define fashion even more than clothes currently do.The Microsoft Tech To Impress Report reveals that the increased popularity of mobile working...
Efficiency savings are leaving IT bosses happy
Efforts by firms to be more efficient have led their IT bosses to be the most confident of recovery.A spokesperson for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) told Contractor...
Which? reveals best informed computer retailers
Consumer advice service Which? has reviewed computer suppliers and revealed the best and worst shops on the high street.According to its assessment, buyers looking for advice when making a purchase should...
Anti-piracy measures could do more harm than good, say security experts
New proposals from the government to cut off internet users who illegally download files could backfire, claims internet security expert Sophos.It says plans to cut off some users could have significant...
IT services are top growth industry in Ireland, claims expert
The IT services, computer software and hardware sector is one of Ireland's key growth industries.According to the head of careers at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Dave Kilmartin, people in IT careers...
Small firms offer better IT job security, says expert
People entering IT careers could find they have more job security in small and medium sized-firms, an industry expert has claimed.According to Gerry McLaughlin of ITContrator.com, smaller firms are less...
Scientists integrate Google in swine flu initiative
Scientists are using Google to help gather vital information on the swine flu virus.The researchers are hoping that by using collaborative toll Google Knol they can collect and disseminate updates on the...
Jobs is developing a tablet PC
Steve Jobs, chief executive officer of Apple, is back at work and helping develop the company's response to the new generation of netbook computers.According to the Wall Street Journal, the enigmatic Jobs...
Ecommerce is 'still strong despite recession'
While spending online may have slowed during the downturn, there is still a growing demand for retail sites, says one IT industry expert.Those searching for web design courses may be interested to hear...
Formula 'could help save IT energy costs'
A new algorithm has been developed that could cut the price of energy bills for data centres by up to 40 per cent.The formula was revealed in a paper entitled Cutting the Electric Bill for Internet-Scale...
Wi-Fi technology 'is a winner'
The introduction of wireless internet is a positive development for the IT industry as it offers web-users a cost-effective and sophisticated service, says one computing expert. John Dunn, editor of Techworld,...
EU to invest in ultra-high speed mobile broadband
The European Union is to invest €18 million in research it hopes will lead to the next generation of ultra-fast mobile broadband.By funding research on Long Term Evolution technology the European...
Data centres should look to the moon for savings, say researchers
Computer data centres could save millions of dollars if they follow the moon to guide their electricity use, it has been claimed.US researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, web application...
Training is key to getting older people online, says charity
Older people need training and education to help them get online, says charity Age Concern.By "demystifying online technology" and demonstrating the benefits of using computers, it is possible...
Computer uses asked to 'power down'
Computer users and workers in IT careers are invited to cut power usage as part of Power IT Down Day on August 27th.The initiative is to raise awareness of how much power is wasted when computer users...
Last chance to try Microsoft's new OS
Students on programming courses have only today to trial a version of Microsoft's new operating system (OS).The US software manufacturer will then remove its release candidate (RC) of Windows 7, which...
Govt announces IT contracts worth £500m
The government has announced it is to give £500 million worth of IT consultancy work to suppliers.Firms that will benefit from the deals include Atos Origin, Accenture and Fujitsu, ComputerworldUK.com...
Apple owners happier, finds poll
Apple has again come out top in a customer satisfaction poll.Despite slipping one percentage point and PC manufacturers returning improved ratings, the US firm famous for its iPod and iPhone again came...
European healthcare projects agree on common computer language
Two European healthcare projects have agreed to unite healthcare information by using matching computer languages.The TEN4Health and NetC@rds eEHIC ID cross-border projects have agreed on common messaging...
Social media can benefit business, claims expert
The use of social networking sites at work can have real benefits for businesses, an expert has claimed.According to social media guru and blogger Jason Fells, as long as companies set certain rules they...
Microsoft beats rivals in browser test
Microsoft's web browser Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) has come out top in a test of rivals based on its ability to block malware.In its most recent guise, IE8 managed to reveal 81 per cent of infected sites,...
Santander lets IT do the saving
Spanish bank Santander has revealed it has saved £65 million in IT savings as part of its takeover of rival lender Alliance and Leicester (A&L).The savings have been made by standardising computer...
Apple to adopt new Outlook
Apple Macintosh users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of Microsoft's Outlook software.As part of the new Office for Mac bundle, Microsoft will for the first time include Outlook, its powerful email...
Power solution launched for netbook users
By releasing a new portable charger Powertraveller hopes to give the new generation of netbook owners a solution to their current battery-life problems.The company has launched Minigorilla, which it claims...
Telephone services will move online, says expert
Telephone services will increasingly be offered over the internet, an expert commentator has said.Rupert Wood, principal analyst at Analysys Mason, notes that operators have not yet moved in this direction...
Netscape founder to develop new internet browser
The founder of Netscape, Marc Andreessen, is in the process of developing a new internet browser.The New York Times reports that people close to his investment in the project say he is bringing in colleagues...
'PC sales on the way back up'
Sales of PCs are recovering, according to new data from research consultancy Context.The organisation says that distribution into eight European economies increased by 4.2 per cent in July, MicroScope.co.uk...
Open source software needs managing, claims expert
Open source software should be managed the same as other programmes, computer expert Alex Wied has claimed.Writing for ComputerWorldUK, Mr Wied notes that in an ideal world such software would be provided...
Social media initiatives win Irish fund
Social media tools have taken the top prize in Irish telecoms firm Eircom's Web Innovation Fund.The €100,000 (£85,000) was split four ways and judges were so impressed with the calibre of entries...
Judge rules against Microsoft
A US judge has ruled against Microsoft in a case that prohibits the software giant from selling its premium product, Word.Microsoft is embroiled in a legal battle with i4i, a company that claimed its patented...
'Computer workers should retrain'
Workers in the computer industry should retrain ready for the economic recovery, the deputy editor of a leading UK publications says.Susan Chapman at ComputerworldUK.com has advised it is not only people...
NPower chooses online learning project
Energy firm NPower has announced it is to use a new online learning package to keep its workers' project management skills up-to-date.Working with City of Sunderland College, the company hopes the partnership...
New green net domain creates competition
A new internet domain devised to appeal to eco-friendly campaigners and green groups has sparked competition.Organisations keen to get their hands on the .eco suffix are preparing bids, reports the BBC.Dot...
Patients could access medical notes online
NHS patients would be able to access their medical notes online under proposals forwarded by the Conservative party.IT giants Microsoft and Google would be tasked to ensure the information remained secure...
DNA computer provides answers
An Israeli-designed computer using DNA has begun to solve basic puzzles, it has been reported.One of the scientists leading the team, Professor Shapiro, told BBC News the computer uses a robotic system...
Microsoft 7 gets mixed reviews
The IT industry is currently assessing the performance of Microsoft's newest operation system (OS), which is now available to businesses.Windows 7 is designed around customer feedback, says Microsoft,...
Sophos: IT workers want hackers locked up
Computer security expert Sophos has said IT workers want to see some hackers put behind bars.Senior technology expert Graham Cluley explained that individuals who hack into others' computers for financial...
Career change "is a good thing"
Changing career is a positive move that should be encouraged, according to The Careers Advice Service.New research from the advisory organisation has revealed that nearly three-quarters of UK workers plan...
'Internet must evolve to survive'
The internet must review its basic structure if it is to become more accountable, say experts.Security specialists Verizon has questioned the effectiveness of the current TCP/IP protocols, which enable...
Digital economy will lead the way, says Reding
The European digital sector will help lead Europe out of recession, says EU commissioner for Information Society and Media, Viviane Reding.According to the latest assessment of Europe's digital sector,...
Opportunities for IT careers could grow, say employment experts
Recruitment in the IT careers market is poised to increase, a research white paper has revealed.In news that could please people hoping to retrain and begin IT careers, research by the IT Jobs Board revealed...
'Workers need to show personal communication skills'
With so many businesses reliant on instant messaging and email, it is important that firms remember the importance of face-to-face communication.That is the view of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI),...
Remote working helps business through crisis, says connectivity advisor
Remote working is improving customer responses and helping firms through difficult times, says business connectivity provider Star.The firm has noted that flexible working practices give staff more freedom...
Immigration data has 'missed' the IT sector, says Home Office
A report on the UK's immigration system has revealed it ignores workers transferred by their companies and fails to acknowledge those without official qualifications.In its study of communications and...
Businesses want more IT for their money
Companies will be looking to get better value for money from their web hosting services, says hosting company fasthosts.According to its research of the US market, more than half (53 per cent) will seek...
New tech initiative needs political unity, says Gartner
A recently launched technology manifesto, which received backing from the major political parties, needs more commitment says analysts Gartner.Business software firm MicroFocus and professional services...
