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Recent cyber attacks mark a watershed moment in web security
The recent attacks against Google and more than 20 other organisations marked a turning point in cybersecurity because of their targeted and co-ordinated nature, a market expert has warned.Dave DeWalt,...
Large companies 'perfectly prepared to use free software'
The usage of free software plays a major part in the IT strategy of large companies, according to a market expert. "Large organisations are perfectly prepared to use free software where possible,...
Sky to broadcast football clash in 3D
Sky is launching the UK's first 3D TV channel this Sunday with the screening of a live sports event in nine pubs across the UK.The Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester will be viewed in...
TechCrunch hacked for the second time in a day
Technology website TechCrunch has been attacked twice by hackers in 24 hours, according to a news report."The site is back up and appears to be stable. At this point we are still gathering information...
Report security breaches or face tougher sanctions, says ICO
More than 800 security breaches have been reported to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the last two years, the watchdog has announced.The ICO has also warned that organisations risk facing...
Apple introduces iPad to the world
Apple has unveiled the much anticipated iPad, its touchscreen device that can be used to watch movies, play games and browse the internet. Speaking from San Francisco, Steve Jobs, the company's chief executive,...
Technology M&A activity expected to increase in 2010
A number of large-size technology deals in the US is going to boost market confidence in the UK and lead to increased merger and acquisition activity this year, according to a new research by Price waterhouseCoopers...
Greater spectrum is needed for cloud computing, says Microsoft
European governments should open up wireless networks and deliver affordable broadband spectrum to support cloud computing, according to Microsoft general counsel. "Continuity of access will encourage...
More needs to be done to prevent hacks, says McAfee
Governments and multinational companies should step up their defences to prevent potential threats such as the recent Chinese attack on Google, according to the chief executive of McAfee."The Google...
Billions lost as companies fail to manage telecoms contracts
Businesses are losing billions of pounds because of failures in managing their telecoms services contracts, according to Hudson & Yorke."So much effort goes into signing the contract and when...
BT to offer new fibre broadband service
BT is launching a new service that will enable companies to access 40 Mbps fibre broadband for £45 per month.Nigel Stagg, managing director at BT Business, said the telecoms group has found that one...
MP3 developers launch new music file format
A group of key figures behind the development of MP3 have launched MusicDNA, a new music file format that will offer videos, lyrics, artworks, blogs as well as songs."We can deliver a file that is...
Microsoft releases patch to tackle security holes in IE
A new patch has been released by Microsoft in a bid to deal with significant security flaws in Internet Explorer. The company has recommended users who do not have automatic-updated enabled to visit the...
Mid-market smartphones to become 'smarter' in 2010
Mid-market smartphone devices will become "progressively smarter" in 2010, according to a market analyst.Conrad Longmore, editor at Mobile Gazette, said that the sophisticated handsets will offer...
Youthful consumers 'to drive smartbook market'
Young consumers are expected to drive demand in the smartbook market, according to an industry expert."Smartbooks are well suited for a younger, school-age demographic because they have all grown...
Indoor base stations 'causing a major stir' in the telecoms sector
The use of indoor base stations, known as femtocells, is revolutionising the telecommunications industry, an expert has said. Femtocells have been "causing a major stir in the telecoms industry as...
Companies 'need to plan for IPv6 to take advantage of new technology'
Businesses in the UK need to start planning for the next generation of Internet Protocols, called IPv6, if they want to take advantage of new technology, an expert has said. "The key thing here is...
Internet users 'exposed to leak passwords'
Online users should take extra care when setting up a password to prevent being a target of hackers, an expert has said. "What computer users need to realise is that the hackers know the most common...
Online shoppers 'exposed to card fraud'
Shoppers using their credit cards to shop online are exposed to fraud, an expert has said. "What we have seen since the introduction of chip and pin is a reduction of card cloning and card skimming...
Businesses 'need to be more aware of the information they store'
Companies in the UK need to pay more attention to the data they store electronically, according to a technology expert.There does need to be some extra stick involved to make companies focus more carefully...
Attacks on applications from viruses 'will rise in 2010'
Electronic viruses targeting applications will increase this year, a study has reportedly said.Of 136 IP network operators surveyed, 35 per cent believe attacks will focus on applications instead of operating...
Government 'must be tougher in fighting filesharing'
Government authorities in the UK have not been radical enough over how they tackle illegal filesharing, according to Craig Priestley, founder of The Music Mag – a new music talent site."The fact...
Increase in ebook market 'is safe bet'
The sales of ebooks will increase this year as makers start marketing their products outside of the US, the main market for such devices, an expert has said. Stuart Miles, owner and editor of the independent...
Google voice 'heralds new opportunities'
Google's voice search function, Google Voice, offers new opportunities for software developers, according to Andrew Pouros, chief operations officer for search marketing consultancy Greenlight. Mr Pouros...
French warn users over Internet Explorer
Stop using Internet Explorer, that’s the widely reported warning the French government has given to internet users in the country over growing security concerns.The warnings follow concern expressed...
Mobile apps 'to see $6BN in revenues, Gartner says
Applications, or apps, for mobile devices will see revenues of $6.1 billion this year, which would represent an 82 per cent of all downloads this year and for 87 per cent of all downloads in 2013, market...
Cloud computing 'is facing less barriers'
The implementation of cloud computing among companies is facing less barriers than in the past, Arthur Bolton, director at sourcing consultancy TPI, was quoted as saying."Cloud computing has been...
Illegal download puts companies at risk, expert says
Employees treating work computers like home machines are putting UK businesses at risk when downloading illegally on the web, according to the Federation Against Software Theft and Investors in Software...
Tory paper on cyber security gets some backing
The UK's Cyber Security Knowledge Transfer Network (CSKTN) has backed a Conservative Party's plan on national security that includes some aspects on cyber security, a news report has said."There are...
Intel results 'suggest worst of computing slump is over'
Robust results by the world's largest microprocessor maker Intel have brought hope to the market that the worst of the economic slowdown in the computing sector might be over, several news reports said.On...
'Next-generation broadband to hit Manchester'
A project to build a fibre network, which will serve homes and businesses in Manchester, is underway, a news report has said.The project has been hailed as one of the biggest in the country and could be...
Embrace technology, schools told
Schools must put embracing technology at the top of their agenda for 21st century learning, a leading expert has been quoted as saying.Professor Stephen Heppell has said schools should strive to break...
VoIP offers 'cheaper option'
Voice over Internet Protocol, known as VoIP, offers "a cheaper alternative to traditional wireline services", according to George Van Horn, senior analyst at industry market research company...
Monitoring internet service providers is 'tremendously difficult'
Monitoring internet service providers (ISPs) to implement tougher regulations and legal action for filesharing and media piracy online is "tremendously difficult", an expert has said. Mark Jackson,...
Green commitment adopted by big businesses is regarded as "positive"
The adoption of environmentally friendly practices by large enterprises is a positive development, according to a spokesperson for therenewableenergycentre.co.uk."The adoption of green business systems,...
'Too late for Twitter to be profitable'
Micro blogging website Twitter has lost its opportunity to become profitable, according to Jason Falls, a social media consultant and blogger on socialmediaexplorer.com."I think they've waited way...
Fundamentals of copyrights 'are breached online'
The fundamentals of copyrights are still being breached online and tougher EU regulation is needed, according to Alison Wenham, chairman of the Association of Independent Music."The fundamentals of...
Taxing Google 'is problematic'
The French government may be planning to tax search engine giant Google but that poses problems, according to Andreas Pouros, chief operations officer for search engine marketing agency Greenlight."Taxing...
Internet Explorer to 'remain the most popular browser'
Despite recent efforts by Google to try to take market share away from Internet Explorer, the browser will still remain the most popular, according to John E Dunn, associate editor at enterprise IT news...
'Don't expect historic returns in the mobile market'
Mobile phone sales are likely to rise but they will not see the same soaring levels they have enjoyed in the past, an expert has said. "Despite a projected return to growth in 2010, the times of 20...
Online video content is 'pushing the growth of online video advertising'
The rise in the number of people producing or uploading video content online is driving the growth of online video advertising, an expert has said.According to Jamie Estrin, managing director of Web TV...
Free laptop scheme 'step toward bridging the digital divide'
A government programme which will provide laptops to studets from poor backgrounds is a "step toward bridging the digital divide", said Rhian Beynon, head of policy and campaigns at Family Action....
British firm challenges Amazon's Kindle
A British firm is challenging the dominance of Amazon's e-reader - Kindle - as it launched its own version called Que at a gadgets fair in Las Vegas, a report has said.The BBC's technology correspondent...
Government 'not doing enough to promote hi-tech developments'
Government needs to be more proactive in encouraging innovation, an expert has been quoted as saying."When it comes to innovation there's a lot the government can do, and there's a lot they should...
Cloud computing 'helps businesses function during severe weather'
Cloud computing allows companies to keep operating despite severe weather conditions, according to Rob Lovell, chief executive at cloud computing platform provider ThinkGrid."It's very important for...
Broadband suppliers 'must be more transparent'
Suppliers of broadband must be clearer about the speed they are providing to customers, according to Chris Marling, editor of the independent and mobile broadband comparison website Broadband Genie."We...
Bigger version of Kindle reader 'to launch globally'
A bigger version of Amazon's e-reader, Kindle, is set to hit stores around the world later this month, a news report has said. Amazon will release its bigger Kindle DX with a 9.7-in (25-cm) screen, on...
'Signs of recovery in IT recruitment'
"We knew things were getting better because last quarter there was a 26 per cent increase in the number of contract IT jobs being advertised and a one per cent increase in permanent roles," Jeff...
'IT departments should develop recession-friendly applications'
IT departments should design applications to help businesses cope with the economic downturn, Forrester Research was quoted as saying in a news report. Teams working in the development of technology applications...
Technology to focus on security issues, expert says
The new developments in technology this year will be focused on improving security around cloud computing and virtualisation, an expert has been quoted as saying in a news report. Businesses are set to...
The value of technology 'must be spread'
Those unaware of the real value of technology must be made aware of its benefits, according to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT."The challenge for the IT community is to take that on as a challenge...
'Sites must work more on engaging with users'
Websites must work harder to engage with users, an expert has said. "It takes just one second for website visitors to make a decision about a site: 'do I stay or do I go?' As such, it's vital that...
Green IT 'must be funded'
Funding for green IT projects can only go ahead if available finance is made available upfront, it has been claimed.Simon Mingay from IT research company Gartner said that investing in climate change tackling...
Illegal downloaders to face the music in France
People downloading music illegally online in France will feel the tough effects of the country's new law against internet piracy, a news report has said. Under the new rules, which were backed by President...
