IT training news archive - July 2010

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 NCC."Billions of pounds of cash has...

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 for broadband-expert.co.uk.His...

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 advisor at internet content...

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 research.The industry watchdog...

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 Milner said that every company...

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 show.During this period, while contract...

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 Morris, editor of mobile phone...

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 growth and each quarter...

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 and consulting firm Borrell...

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 Dylan Jones, founder and editor...

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 Miles of the Association for...

'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 primary education from the...

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, according to Chris Marling, editor...

'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 if there had been strike...

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 lecturer at the London School...

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 architect at Trend Micro, a...

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 recent introduction of regulation...

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 registering ahead of the...

'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 Parliamentary Group on Intellectual...

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 2012."It is a hugely challenging...

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 Broadbandchoices.co.uk."There are mobile technologies...

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, Olympics, media and sport."I...

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 technology market intelligence...

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 comes at the expense of the...

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 ecoSoftware.The CRC Energy Efficiency...

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 Magazine.Mr Raywood warned employers...

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 connection, but it depends...

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 issued by the Recruitment and...

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 National Computing Centre (NCC).Mr...

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 get a good understanding...

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 Flora Graham, mobile phones...

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 AIIM (Association for Information...

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 at the Economist Intelligence...

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 internet at home has become easier,...

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 for free for commuters."Logistically,...

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 RMM."Organisations don't need...

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 that while Virgin can sell...

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 (Association for Information...