
IT industry news: Social media 'promoted in the workplace'
IT industry developments have led employers to promote the use of social media in the workplace despite not enough evidence being available on its impact to employees' efficiency, according to Dominique...

IT industry news: Mobile threat 'to be more complex'
Mobile devices like the Apple's iPhone or Google's Android will be increasingly exposed to more complex and common cyber attacks, according toCon Mallon, director of regional product marketing...

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IT industry news: Users want 'work-friendly devices'
More users are increasingly demanding personal devices like tablets and smartphones to be accessible in the office, according to Spencer Parker, group product manager at Websense, a firm that offers unified...
IT industry news: Fast broadband 'is great for companies'
Organisations can benefit from super fast broadband connections as it provides them with reliable connectivity and a way to cut costs, according to Clodagh Murphy, director of Eclipse Internet, which provides...

IT industry news: Fight against piracy 'is needed in emerging economies'
Piracy rates need to be reduced in emerging economies to secure a steady growth of the software market in companies, according Julian Swan, director of compliance marketing EMEA (Europe, the Middle East...

IT industry news: Businesses 'must have proper emergency backup systems'
If enterprises lack the appropriate emergency backup systems, they may face disaster, according to a spokesman for Imperva, which offers database and application security, reporting and audit solutions...

IT industry news: Cloud computing 'could pose risks'
Businesses initially becoming acquainted with cloud computing face high security risks, according to Subbu Iyer, senior director of products, application lifecycle management software at HP, who described...

IT industry news: Android 'struggles to make a difference'
Google's mobile phone, the Android handset, is facing tough competition to stand out from its peers, according to Michael Morgan, senior analyst of mobile devices at market intelligence company ABI...

IT industry news: 'There's little incentive to use licensed software'
The penalties allocated to those not using licensed software are minor and therefore encourage the use of unlicensed software, according to Julian Swan, director of compliance marketing EMEA (Europe, the...

IT industry news: Internet 'can help small businesses'
IT industry developments have allowed for companies to benefit from an increasing presence online, according to Phil Kingsland, site director of internet users' information resource knowthenet.org.uk.He...

IT industry news: Business must try 'a mix of security measures'
Companies need to use a mix of various security tools to combat malware such as anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewalls, according to Tony Neate, managing director of Get Safe Online."On computers,...

IT industry news: Securing giant companies 'is daunting'
Providing appropriate IT systems to protect Sony is a monumental task, according to Chester Wisniewski, senior security advisor at Sophos Canada.His comments followed news that Sony's properties have...

Computer training: Elearning 'provides businesses flexibility'
Online computer training resources are a great tool for businesses who employ a vast number of remote workers, according to Charlotte Wolff, training editor for online HR information source, XpertHR."One...

IT industry news: Malware 'must be dealt with fast'
Businesses must act quickly to tackle malware, according to Richard Moffitt, consultant systems engineer at Trusteer."What we're finding is that attacks happen very quickly – it's an...

IT industry news: Companies 'should be aware of data leak threats'
Companies in Britain must be aware of the threats involved in data leaks and implement IT developments to protect it, according to Rob Rachwald, director of security strategy at Imperva, a data security...

IT industry news: People in countryside 'eager to have broadband'
There is growing of interest from people living in the countryside in the UK to have access to broadband services, according to Clodagh Murphy, director of Eclipse Internet, which provides internet services...

Computer training: Brits 'are reluctant to change IT equipments too often'
Owners of computers in the UK aren't keen to buy a new device to often in an effort to save cash and time, according to Roddy McLean, marketing director at memory upgrades brand Crucial.com.Those reluctant...

IT industry news: Proper IT security 'needs to be given to GP practices'
General Practitioners, or GPs, need to have a third party administering their IT security networks as they might not have the knowledge needed under plans to hand them more decision powers, according to...

IT industry news: Built-in screens 'penetrate kitchens and bathrooms'
Developments in the IT industry and a growing trend in different preferences have pushed built-in screens into kitchens and bathrooms, according to Jeff Summers sales manager at Videotree.He said this...

Computer training: Elearning 'is rising in popularity'
More people are using the internet as a tool to pursue computer training, according to John Baker, former development and HR operations director at Legal & General.He highlighted a survey by The Chartered...

IT industry news: Specific companies 'targeted by cyber criminals'
Online criminals are gradually focusing their attacks to specific companies, according to Con Mallon, director of regional product marketing at online protection brand, Norton."The bad guys are going...

Computer training: Parents 'must teach children about internet safety'
Part of a child's early computer training must include lessons taught by parents on how to safely navigate the internet, according to Nikolay Grebennikov, chief technology officer at Kaspersky Lab."The...

Computer training: Learning online 'rising'
Those using online computer training to better their skills can have a positive impact on large groups of peers in a relatively short period of time, according to the 2011 XpertHR learning and development...

Computer training available for the over 50s?
People over the age of 50 who are looking at the possibility of setting up their own business will have access to computer training in Worthing, West Sussex, it has been reported.South African business...

IT industry news: Gadgets 'fuel flexible working'?
Workers in the UK have embraced developments in the IT industry and are increasingly bringing new devices that enable easier flexible working, according to Robby Gulri, Echoworx's vice president of...

IT industry security 'high' on CEOs priorities
Businesses are increasingly concerned about IT security, according to Subbu Iyer, senior director of products, application lifecycle management software at Hewlett-Packard (HP).Companies have identified...

Use of IT industry developments 'can cut carbon footprints'
Companies can invest in the latest IT industry developments as a way to curtail their carbon footprint, Ronan Dunne, chief executive of mobile operator O2 told the Financial Times."Investing in things...

IT industry news: Companies 'can suffer from financial malware'
Companies should do more to protect themselves from money-stealing malware as it poses a real threat to enterprises, according to Richard Moffitt, consultant systems engineer at web security provider Trusteer.The...

IT industry news: Cloud services 'need to be protected by law'
IT developments in the cloud service sphere mean there is a need for legislation to protect them, according to Nikolay Grebennikov, chief technology officer at Kaspersky Lab.He said this was needed because...

IT industry news: Businesses 'profit from using technology'
Developments in the IT industry are benefiting businesses of all types and sizes, according to James Bellini, a business analyst.He said enterprises benefit from introducing technology developments into...

IT industry news: Business are ‘more receptive to Facebook’
Enterprises in the U.K. UK are increasingly using social networking sites like Facebook to serve their needs, according to Websense, which offers unified web, data and email content security to tens of...

IT courses: Market in IT industry ‘stabilising’
Demand for IT workers has continued to be more stable recently, according to Richard Nott, website director of CWJobs.co.uk, a specialist IT recruitment website which aims to enable permanent and contract...