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Stripping security expenditure 'could be false economy for firms'
Getting rid of IT security expenditure or scaling it back to save costs could expose companies to risks, according to Neil Munroe, external affairs director for Equifax."I think what we see, generally,...
Ofcom 'must foster web neutrality'
Ofcom, the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, must ensure it regulates against an Internet Service Providers (ISPs) tax or it could end up "placing tight...
Blogs 'can act as a form of search engine marketing'
Writing blogs, a subject that could be taught in IT courses, is a tool that can also be used by companies as a way of search engine marketing, according to Nick Baggott, founder of digital marketing consultancy...
Real time progress software 'can help businesses to react quickly'
Software like the so-called Progress Responsive Progress Management, which could be taught in IT training, gives companies full visibility to be able to predict and respond to unexpected events like unplanned...
'Customer service for mobile phone users is key'
Reliable customer support and service adds value to retailers, according to Neil McHugh, co-founder of rightmobilephone.co.uk."Comprehensive FAQs, clear concise returns policies and efficient support...
Small companies 'can benefit from blogging'
Small businesses should use blogging to create a quick and easy way of communicating without needing a lot of experience, according to Nick Baggott, founder of digital marketing consultancy Navigate Consulting."There...
Social media 'great way to increase awareness of email marketing
The use of social media platforms allows email marketing to reach a wider audience thanks to the trust deposited in such tools, according to Jon Maddison, UK country director at Epsilon, a marketing services...
Scam emails 'still tempting web users'
Internet users are still tempted to open scam emails and that puts them at risk, according to Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro, a security software and services company.Many web users...
Users 'risk data due to lack of mobile protection'
Mobile users do not encrypt or secure their mobile data and this puts information at risk, according to Alex Donnelly, a portfolio manager at Damovo UK.Mr Donnelly said that the challenge with mobile devices...
Google 'to integrate PDF into browser'
Google's plan to integrate PDF into its Chrome browser will make life easier to end users, some of whom take IT courses to learn about such formats.That's according to Shane Wright, the IT director of...
Web-based businesses 'must teach users how to protect privacy'
Web-based companies must instruct their customers on how to protect their privacy, according to Anita Coles, policy officer at Liberty."There is an onus on the companies to make sure that they are...
Authorities 'must improve internet access'
Authorities must move fast to provide the UK with the next-generation internet access, an essential tool for IT training.That's according to Andrew Ferguson, editor at independent broadband news website...
Companies 'still struggling to handle email'
Businesses haven't yet managed to handle email properly, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director of the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) Europe.Mr Miles said that recording...
Encryption 'is key when trying to store data'
Using cryptography in the right way is essential to store data, according to Brian Chess, founder and chief scientist at Fortify Software.But he said that to use it correctly was a challenge. "More...
Various ways 'of guessing online trends'
Google has patented new technology to search for under-reported news online, but there are other ways to do so.There is no one single way of identifying trendy subjects on the internet, according to Desire...
Microsoft's SharePoint 'has been adopted quickly'
SharePoint, a Microsoft's business collaboration software, has quickly gained market share in the enterprise content management (ECM) solutions area, said Bob Bueltmann, vice-president of business development...
Dominant force in mobile advertising 'likely to emerge'
A superior force among big players in the mobile advertising market is likely to emerge despite fierce competition in the sector, according to Gordon Borrell, CEO of local advertising research and consulting...
Social media 'becoming standard'
The use of social media is becoming more established in advertising and other related sectors, according to Tim Gibbon, the co-founder and editor of the Social Media Portal."Social media is becoming...
Google 'looking to get more involved in mobile advertising'
Giant internet search engine Google is likely to get more into mobile advertising as the use of mobile internet rises, according to James Atkinson, editor of the fortnightly UK mobile phone industry magazine...
Kinect 'competing for Wii audience'
Microsoft's Kinect video console is competing to grab market share of the popular Nitendo's Wii, said Jamie Sefton, sector manager at games network Game Republic.Mr. Sefton said the Kinect is "very...
Removal of unlimited data tariffs 'to change peoples' usage patterns'
Initiatives by phone giants O2 in the UK and AT&T in the US to remove unlimited data tariffs for smartphones will change the way people use this technology, according to Steve Reynolds, the chairman...
Web conferencing 'can improve productivity'
The use of web conferencing in businesses is a good tool to improve productivity, according to Hugo Harber, the director of convergence and network strategy at Star."By providing integrated conferencing...
Social networking 'can attract cyber criminals'
People who give much away in social networks are at risk of becoming victims of identity fraud, according to IT security expert Robert Schifreen, who is also a reformed hacker.Mr Schifreen said that many...
Companies manage social media 'horrendously'
Companies are not properly handling the use of social media in the workplace, according to Doug Miles, UK managing director at AIIM (Association for Information and Image Management) Europe."Things...
People 'are unlikely to pay for news online'
Internet users are unlikely to pay for online content, according to Sachit Patel, founder of digital services firm Idea Taxi."Newspaper owners are banking on online news payments services increasing...
Mobile malware 'is growing'
The severity of mobile malware is increasing as devices are more connected than in the past, according to Alex Donnely, a portfolio manager at Damovo UK, a convergence and integration company."The...
Social networking 'is becoming embedded in way of doing business'
The use of social networking tools is gradually turning into "business-as-usual" as a number of new graduates each year use them as part of the normal way in which they relate with each other...
Downloading 'is becoming more important'
Downloading is becoming an important way of consuming music and it is becoming the key approach people take when buying singles, according to Martin Talbot, managing director of the Official Charts Company...
Rural super-fast broadband 'needs the help of legislation'
The implementation of next-generation super-fast broadband will require the help of the government if it is to become widely available in the rural areas and other faraway regions of the country, according...
Companies 'should make employees aware of in-house social media'
Businesses should deal with the security threats that social media is posing in the workplace, according to Robert Stroud, the international vice president of ISACA (formerly known as the Information Systems...
Companies will use iPad 'to share content'
Businesses will use gadgets like Apple's new iPad to nurture collaborative work and not for individual communication, according to Stuart Miles, owner/editor of Pocket-lint."It's more likely to be...
IT industry 'still searching for skilled workers'
New staff are still in demand in the IT industry, a new report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Technology Sector group has indicated.According to the document, demand for IT labour...
Global broadband revenue 'to top $184bn by end of year'
Global fixed broadband revenue will exceed $184 billion (£125 billion) by the end of this year, it has been claimed.In news that could interest individuals in the IT industry, ABI Research states...
IT industry 'must address shortage of female workers'
There is a notable gender imbalance in the IT industry, it has been claimed.According to recruitment firm Greythorn, males outnumber females in IT jobs by three to one.The survey, which assessed almost...
Gadgets 'hold kids' attention longer than in-car games'
Modern entertainment gadgets are keeping children amused for longer periods of time than traditional games during long car journeys, it has been reported.According to PIXmania, a study of 28 families driving...
Zen Internet to roll out high-speed broadband
Broadband provider Zen Internet has announced plans to roll out high-speed broadband connections to its customers.In news that could interest readers in search of IT jobs, the north-west company will offer...
IT sector 'must focus on virtualisation'
Virtualisation, cloud computing and social media represent the future of the IT sector, an expert has claimed.Speaking at the Trustmarque Solutions Customer Event 2010 in York, Gartner research vice-president...
Number of IT jobs vacancies 'increased at start of 2010'
The number of IT jobs advertised in the UK in the first quarter of 2010 rose by four per cent in comparison to the last quarter of 2009, it has been revealed.According to Computer Weekly, figures from...
Broadband is 'vital to economy', says Welsh minister
The importance of broadband internet access has been highlighted by a Welsh minister.In news that could interest people in search of IT jobs, minister for the economy and transport Wyn Jones made the statement...
IT industry moving 'towards m-commerce'
Consumers will increasingly move towards purchasing items online via their mobile phones, research indicates.According to figures released by Ovum and Verdict Research, the m-commerce market will double...
Apple unveils iPhone 4
In news that may interest those in the IT industry, the model boasts new technologies such as video calling through FaceTime and the highest resolution display ever built into a phone.Users could be interested...
Companies 'must turn to experts for web design'
Companies looking to improve their website design in order to attract more visitors should not turn to advertising agencies, it has been stated.According to content management author Gerry McGovern, the...
Employers 'value IT training, literacy and numeracy'
Over a fifth of employers must give new workers additional training due to shortfalls in literacy and numeracy, it has been revealed.In news that may interest individuals looking to take IT courses, the...
Regulations, data growth and globalisation to affect IT industry most, says expert
A series of factors will affect how the IT industry develops in the coming years, an expert has claimed.According to Microsoft chief technology officer Barry Briggs, increasing regulations, data growth...
Nokia releases bicycle battery charger
Mobile phone company Nokia has released new technology that allows individuals to charge their devices by cycling.In news that could interest people in IT jobs, the Nokia Bicycle Charge Kit is made up...
M&A activity 'boosting IT jobs demand'
The pick-up in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity could lead to an increased demand for workers with specialist IT training, it has been claimed.According to the Professional Talent Spotlight...
IT jobs salaries have increased, figures indicate
The salaries of workers in the UK's IT industry rose by two per cent between 2009 and 2010, new figures indicate.According to statistics released by recruitment firm CVScreen which surveyed almost 7,500...
Number of IT jobs 'has risen 12% since last year'
The number of IT jobs vacancies in the UK rose last month, it has been reported.According to figures from the Ashdown Group Jobs Index, almost three per cent more computing and technology jobs were advertised...
NHS Wales to roll out new IT support system
Hospital staff in Wales are set to take part in a pilot scheme that could improve their IT training.According to an announcement from NHS Wales, hospital employees in IT jobs will now be given a single...
Content key to search engine optimisation, says expert
Providing good content on a fast website is the key to search engine optimisation (SEO), an industry expert has claimed.Speaking at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Google head of webspam Matt Cutts stated...
Sky reveals broadband on-demand service
Broadband provider Sky has announced plans to roll out a new video on demand service to its customers.According to Pocket-lint, Sky Anytime Plus will offer 500 movies and hundreds of hours of programmes...
