Call us FREE on
0800 083 0261
0800 083 0261
Work placement subsidy to increase numbers in IT training?
Young people who are out of work for more than six months could find a work placement subsidy helps them gain the IT training they need to secure a long-term job.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and...
Yorkshire firm benefits from IT training
The importance of IT training has been highlighted by a small firm in Yorkshire, which has seen record profits since providing the tuition.Apollo Lighting in Leeds received a boost in the form of funding...
Computer haul to help fund IT training
Homeless people in Southampton could be set to benefit from IT training following the seizure of £180,000 worth of computer equipment by police.Trading Standards in Southampton has donated much of...
Virtual reality 'set to become mainstream in 2010'
Virtual reality, usually a topic of science fiction books, is set to become mainstream next year, according to an expert.Technology like the one used by social network Brightkite that allows users to find...
Cloud computing 'to gain strength next year'
UK businesses are going to be more keen to deploy cloud computing next year, according to Rob Lovell, chief executive of cloud computing providers ThinkGrid.Mr Lovell said businesses are going to be "keen...
'Business should have strategy over mobile phones'
Businesses in the UK should have an overall strategy when dealing with the use of phones in the work place, according to Peter Readman, director of ttMobiles."In fact ten per cent of companies have...
Twitter 'to become profitable'
Twitter, the microblogging site, is set to become profitable at the end of this year, according to several news reports.Media reports have recently said that the site is going to end 2009 with revenue...
Mobile devices will 'empower consumers'
The rise of new smart mobile devices and new applications will provide "empowerment to the shopper", according to Chris Russell, director of eDigitalResearch."The big change will be consumer...
Netbooks popularity 'may be slowing down'
The recent popularity netbooks, small portable computers, have enjoyed may be on its way down, according to an expert."The days of the netbook are over," said Stuart Miles, founder and editor...
'Avoid the dangers of broadband slowdown'
Keep Christmas lights as far away as possible from your broadband router and computer to avoid interference with your broadband speed - that's the advice given by a Talk Talk blog.According to Talk Talk,...
IT recession 'nearing an end'
Recession affecting the IT industry will turn to growth next year, new research shows.A study conducted by analysts Computer Economics shows that the industry will stabilise and return to growth in 2010.In...
Cloud computing focus in 2010, analysts predict
Cloud computing and Web 2.0 will be the dominant technological focuses of 2010, research by Logicalis has suggested.Indeed, a move toward cloud computing could bring benefits for the IT industry, Adam...
Firefox for mobile phones 'to be launched soon'
Web browser Firefox could be in your mobile phone within days, according to a news report. The popular internet browser will first be available for Nokia's N900 phone and then other handsets will follow,...
Britain is 'very advanced in terms of digital communications'
British consumers enjoy one of the planet's most advanced digital communications, according to the telecoms regulator Ofcom.In a recent study, Ofcom also said British people send more text messages and...
Smartphones 'won't replace desktop computers'
The development of personal computing built into smartphones is not likely to replace traditional desktop computers, an expert has claimed."Smartphones such as the iPhone or the Google Nexus are where...
Super-fast broadband network 'to be ready by 2012'
BT will have its super fast broadband network ready by 2012, several press reports have said. The firm has reportedly said its £1.5 billion fibre-optic network will offer speeds of up to 100 Megabits...
Vodafone to sell the iPhone next year
Vodafone costumers in the UK will be able to buy contracts using the iPhone from January 14 onwards, the company said. "We started preparing our network over a year ago so that iPhone customers will...
PC market back 'on the path to growth'
Demand for computers around the globe has returned to positive growth in the third quarter of this year, according to market analyst IDC.The IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker said there was an increase...
Brits 'addicted to new technology'
British consumers seem to be addicted to new technology, according to Richard Patterson, marketing director for Broadband-Expert.co.uk.His views emerged following the annual International Communications...
Part-time work 'can help develop skills'
People seeking to improve their job prospects during the tough economic climate may be able to improve their chances by carrying out part-time work in a related field, it has been claimed.Whether seeking...
Business chiefs recognise importance of IT
A growing number of businesses are looking to unlock the potential of the IT industry to boost income and cut inefficiency over the coming year, it has been reported.According to a survey carried out by...
PC sales receive end of year boost
With more countries beginning to pull out of recession, there has been some good news for the IT industry as demand for new computers has begun to increase once more.According to the latest figures from...
Lancashire to become 'Wi-Fi county'
Three MPs in Lancashire are seeking to make the area the country's first 'Wi-Fi county', it has been reported.The politicians are hoping to secure backing from the government to invest in wireless internet...
Government urged to use IT 'more efficiently'
The IT industry could be harnessed more effectively by the government to deliver greater financial benefits, an expert organisation has claimed.According to Intellect, the UK IT industry association, ministers...
Swindon goes Wi-Fi
Free wireless internet services have been switched on in the north of Swindon as the town begins its move to becoming Britain's first Wi-Fi-enabled town.The area has been at the centre of a major pilot...
Scandinavia improves its mobile network
The UK's IT industry could soon be looking to Scandinavia to seek out ways of improving its mobile communication network, as the region looks set to implement 4G technology.In a move that could see more...
BBC launches online training portal
New online training facilities are being developed by the BBC and are to be offered to the public, the corporation has announced.New online training courses will be available from the organisation, with...
Investing in broadband 'will reap rewards'
Funding superfast broadband technology will help a country to boost its overall economy, an expert has suggested.Many governments are looking to invest in high-speed internet services in order to provide...
UK's superfast broadband plans 'lagging behind'
Government efforts to deliver high-speed internet services to the UK are proving to be less effective than in other parts of the world, according to a new report.Figures compiled by the Organisation for...
Unified communications market grows
The IT industry could see an increase in demand from businesses for unified communications technology over the coming year as a growing number of businesses are looking to use the technology to save money.According...
IT training to boost security knowledge 'critical'
IT training needs to be increased in the UK as the country moves towards becoming a 'digital' society, it has been claimed.With the government seeking to increase access to superfast broadband internet...
Climate conference 'offered little on how IT industry can help'
The IT industry's potential for cutting the world's carbon emissions has been overlooked during the climate change conference in Copenhagen, it has been suggested.Industry analyst firm Gartner has claimed...
Telecoms industry 'set to boom'
The telecommunications industry in the UK and around the globe can expect to enjoy a boom during 2010, according to new research.A study carried out by Informa Telecoms and Media has predicted that the...
'Vast majority' of population to access broadband within a decade
By 2017, 90 per cent of the British population will have access to superfast broadband technology, in a move that could boost the IT industry.According to the National Endowment for Science, Technology...
IT training centre set for Wales
A major new training centre designed to boost the UK's IT industry is to be established in Wales, it has been revealed.The £44 million centre will be based in the two hubs of Swansea and Cardiff universities,...
Charity looks to boost IT training
A Manchester-based charity is investing new funding in the development of IT training courses to encourage more visually impaired people to find IT careers.Henshaws Society for Blind People is now looking...
Businesses 'increasingly demanding open source software'
The IT industry could see a change over the coming months as more businesses look to switch to open source technology, an expert has claimed.According to digital market research firm eDigitalResearch,...
Revenue starting to appear from social networking
Computer manufacturer Dell has announced it has managed to make a profit through the use of its social networking capabilities.The company has revealed its use of social network Twitter has resulted in...
New laws 'will mould IT industry'
Proposals to regulate the way the internet is used could have a major impact on the IT industry in the UK, it has been suggested.Pete Wishart MP, secretary at the all-party parliamentary IP group, has...
Darling announces training extension
Government plans to stimulate the economy and help more young people into work could increase activity in the IT industry.Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced in his pre-Budget report an extension...
Search moves into real-time
Search engine giant Google has announced it is to provide search results in real-time, in a move that could herald major changes for those with IT careers.According to the company, it is to provide search...
Government invests in IT training
The government is investing £30 million in its UK online centres, based around the country, which are designed to help people improve their IT skills and encourage more people to use the internet.It...
'Changes occurring' in online retail world
This year could be come to be seen as a watershed in the retail sector thanks to the growing importance of technology, it has been suggested.People with careers in the IT industry could be in greater demand...
Online retailers predict record sales
The UK's biggest online retailers have reported significantly high volumes of transactions for Monday December 7th, which analysts predict could be the busiest online shopping day so far recorded.In news...
Government invests in IT industry
The government has invested £3.5 million in the development of two new centres of excellence designed to boost the country's gaming industry.It is hoped the new facilities will increase the standard...
UK e-learning sector set for growth
The e-learning industry in the UK could grow by eight per cent over the course of 2010, according to the latest forecast.A survey carried out by Learning Light has predicted that the UK will see an increase...
IT industry urged to invest in social media for the long-term
People in IT careers seeking to exploit the potential of social networking as a way to boost brand recognition and increase sale have been urged to take a long-term view of the technology.According to...
Global data storage market 'set to rebound'
The global IT industry is set to see a rise in demand for data storage facilities in the coming months, following a decline during the recession, an expert has suggested.Mayank Bawa, chief executive and...
Companies urged to invest in cloud computing
Companies that are concerned about the potential of cloud computing are the ones that have not yet recognised and sampled its benefits, an expert has claimed.Martino Corbelli, marketing director at on-demand...
Chipmaker produces 48-core chip
Chipmaker Intel has revealed its latest product, a chip with 48 separate processing cores all contained on a piece of silicon the size of a postage stamp.The Single-chip Cloud Computer could help revolutionise...
North-west set to be major internet hub
A new initiative will place the north-west of England at the cutting edge of broadband and internet technology, in a move that could create new job opportunities for the IT industry in the region.The Northwest...
IT skills 'boost literacy'
Children with good IT skills are also better at writing than those who struggle with computers, according to new research.The BBC reports that a study undertaken by the National Literacy Trust found pupils...
Skills 'key' to finding employment
IT training and other initiatives to boost skills are important in helping people find employment during the recession, it has been suggested.Working Links, a voluntary company bringing together private...
Basic IT training to help jobless
Government plans to overhaul the way in which jobseekers search for employment will include the provision of basic IT training, it has been revealed.Ministers have proposed significantly beefing up the...
Government urged to boost IT training
The government has been urged to increase its investment in IT training because millions of Britons are currently unable to take advantage of online opportunities due to a lack of skills.According to a...
IT industry's importance in retail highlighted
The value of the IT industry to the retail sector will be thrown into sharp relief at an upcoming conference in the US.Delegates attending the SES Chicago 2009 event on December 8th will hear about the...
IT industry 'driving training growth'
New figures from the government have revealed a continued rise in the number of people in full-time education or training.According to official data, there are now 14.5 million people in full-time education...
Social media goes green
One of the world's most popular social networking sites is looking at ways to reduce its impact on the environment.In a move that could provide a new avenue for those working in IT careers, Facebook is...
E-retail 'has proved resilient'
Internet retail services have proved resilient to the global recession and the sector is set for a strong Christmas, one expert has claimed.The suggestion that the e-retail sector has proved to be successful...
