IT training news archive - March 2011

IT industry news: Hackers 'are looking to fool social network users'
The trust people have placed on social network sites like Facebook is being exploited by hackers to trick users and carry out cybercrimes, according to Dan Nadir, senior director of consumer products at...

IT industry news: Online shopping is 'on the rise'
Online shopping is rapidly becoming the way consumers are acquiring their products, according to Sarah Cordey, spokeswoman for the British Retail Consortium (BRC).One of the appealing aspects of shopping...

IT industry news: Jobseekers 'using social media'
Candidates are now beginning to use social media such as micro-blogging site Twitter to find job vacancies, a recruitment consultant has said.James Swift, director and founder of online hiring firm Beyond...

IT industry news: 4G 'alternative' to fixed-line broadband
Fourth generation (4G) broadband services could change the way consumers access the web and may become an alternative to fixed-line products.That is according to Chris Marling, the editor of BroadbandGenie.co.uk,...

IT industry news: Twitter 'is not a trend'
Twitter is not just a trend that is popular now and will drop out of favour in the future, it has been claimed.Andrew Girdwood, media innovations director at the bigmouthmedia digital agency, said that...

IT industry news: Supercomputer network to be built in Wales
Interest in networking courses may soon rise as the University of Wales announced that it will partner with technology firm Fujitsu to construct a cutting-edge supercomputer network.The Japanese company...

IT industry news: Britain's over-55s leading Europe in embracing technology
The number of older workers turning to computer courses could be on the rise as the nation's over-55s emerge as Europe's most-confident 'silver surfers'.According to a new study, around...

IT industry news: Training courses could reduce data breach costs
Britain's businesses could start turning to computer training courses as they look to protect themselves against the very real threat of data breaches.According to the latest annual study into the...

IT industry news: Costs of cybercrime 'depend on sector'
Thecybercrime bill varies depending on the industry whether it is the IT sector or engineering, according to David Blackwell, director of cybersecurity at Detica, the intelligence experts."Some...

IT industry news: Tablet computers 'will be integrated into the home'
Tablet computers like Apple's iPad will gradually become part of home living, according to Suzi Perry, presenter of Channel Five's The Gadget Show."Tablets are obviously something for everybody...

IT industry news: Tips to avoid sending irrelevant CVs
Applicants to new jobs should be wary of sending irrelevant CVs, which has been the top complaint from employers in the UK.This is the view of Tony Roy, president of CareerBuilder EMEA, one of the most...

IT industry news: Contractors seek clarity on tax issues
IT industry contractors would like to see some clarity over the IR35 rules which have been the centre of concerns for over a decade, according to Gerry McLaughlin of ITContractor.com.This is in the context...

Building IT skills can boost job prospects and happiness levels, expert says
Workers should continually work to build their skills base if they are to stay ahead in an increasingly-competitive jobs market.That is according to the behavioural change specialist and business author...

IT training investment could help firms keep pace with new marketing trends
Businesses could be set to embrace IT training as they look to tap into the potential of digital marketing.Just this week the Royal Mail outlined its plans to make direct mail advertising more cost-effective...

IT industry news: Online retailers 'must treat consumers more responsibly'
Online retailers often overlook the importance of having great customer service in favour of strengthening their brand, according to Suzy Radcliffe, retail strategist at Wolff Olins, a brand consultancy.The...

Large IT firms 'are leading the way'
Sizable IT companies have increased their vacancies "significantly" over the last 12 months, helping the economy to recover in the UK, according to a spokeswoman for Jobsite, the recruitment...

IT industry news: Fibre cables 'will be more crucial' as demand for high-speed ethernet rises
As people's demand for increased ethernet speed rises, companies should take a look at their needs before deciding to install fibre optic systems, according to Michael Crane, editor of Network...

IT education 'must do more to attract young blood'
The tech-savvy youth of today, particularly young women, must see the IT industry as more attractive for their career prospects, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of Women in Technology, an...

IT industry news: Recruiters 'spot mistakes in jobseekers' CVs'
IT jobseekers are still making mistakes in their CVs with some research suggesting that nearly 88 per cent do so, according to Eliza Anyangwe, a journalist and speaker on the Guardian's Career Talk...

IT industry news: IT 'still male-dominated'
There is still a lack of women in the IT industry and the parental leave system currently in place in the UK is to blame, according to Maggie Berry, managing director of Women in Technology, an information...

IT industry news: Social media 'can bring families together'
New technology in the form of social networks, like Facebook, could breach the gap between parents and their kids, according to Dr Pat Spungin, a child psychologist."A lot of mothers, especially mothers...

IT industry news: Social media 'could help kickstart conversation with customers'
Social networks could help businesses have a more open and interactive conversation with their customers regarding their products and services, according to Stephen Haines, commercial director of Facebook's...

IT industry news: Broadband speed 'suffers as a result of inadequate infrastructure'
Broadband speed in the UK is affected negatively by incompetent infrastructure, according to Chris Marling, editor of Broadbandgenie.co.uk.He said that most of the telephone exchanges in Britain...

IT industry news: Expectations raised for iPad3
An employee at Apple has been talking up a launch of a third generation iPad even as the company launched its iPad2, but some are still somewhat skeptical.An Apple insider said recently that the third...

IT industry 'must be more receptive to women'
Employers in the science and IT industry must be more active in generating a viable environment for women to join them, according to Teresa Schofield, regional leader of the Global Marathon Europe,...

IT industry news: Cybercrimes 'set to rise'
IT industry developments have meant more people are increasingly reliant on the internet and this could mean more cyber attacks through computer networks, according to David Blackwell, director of...

IT industry news: Tablet computers 'aid traditional media'
The introduction of tablet computers such as Apple's iPad to the market could potentially bring change to the way [THE?] traditional media industry operates, according to Marius Cloete, head of research...

IT courses: Employees 'need good IT knowledge and communication skills'
IT industry workers are increasingly under pressure to undertake IT courses but at the same time are expected to develop so-called softer skills like good communication and a positive attitude towards...

Computer courses: IT education 'must improve in the UK'
IT training must be made relevant to the needs companies across the UK face, according to Richard Nott, director of website CWJobs.co.uk."Young people are moving IT, but we just need more of...

IT industry news: IT contracting 'has become a safer option'
IT contracting has long been seen as a less secure profession as demand traditionally responds to economic cycles but it is gradually becoming "a much safer position" which could lure permanent...

IT industry news: Super-fast broadband 'could bust boost online retail'
Implementing super-fast broadband in Britain could turn the internet into a major retail platform for UK companies, according to Jonathan Bowers, communications director of UKFast."A combination of...

IT industry news: Firms 'must be encouraged to report cybercrime'
Businesses must be set free of any reputational hazards when reporting attacks to their IT systems, according to David Blackwell, director of cybersecurity at Detica, the information intelligence experts.Mr...

IT industry news: Illegal filesharing 'fills the gaps in market'
Illegal filesharing sites, also known as P2P [peer-to-peer] sites, respond to internet users' need [NEEDS] in the market place, a space that so far legal entities have refused to fill, according...

IT industry news: Increase in recruitment 'offers promising news'
Recruitment in many sectors of the UK economy, including the IT industry, is on the rise and that provides some good news for those looking for a job, according to Dave Fleming, sales director at consultancy...

IT industry news: People 'will need to be patient when it comes to super-fast broadband'
Consumers waiting for the latest IT industry development to deliver them super-fast broadband will have to be patient, according to Antony Walker, chief executive of the Broadband Stakeholder...