IT training news archive - September 2011

IT industry news: Portable audio market 'is on the rise'
Consumers have taken a growing interest in the portable audio market an it is rising as a result, according to Richard Sharp, technology editor at gadgetsandgizmos.org, a technology news site."The...

IT industry news: Smartwatch 'set to become mainstream'
There will be an increase in popularity in the use of smartwatches, which combine the features of smartphones and watches, according to Ariel Adams, editor-in-chief of timepieces site ABlogtoRead.com."I'd...

IT industry news: Content strategy 'continues to grow'
Content strategy is an area for growth among businesses in the UK as the need for continual social media driven content goes, according to Tim Gibbon, director at Elemental."Although the practice...

IT industry news: Companies 'should understand their clients' risk profile'
Financial firms should use technological advances to understand their customers' risk profile and their level of market exposure, said Martha Bennett, head of strategy at Freeform Dynamics during an...

IT industry news: Smart tags technology 'to revolutionize mobile phones'
Near Field Communication technology or NFC, a type of communication which facilities interaction between two devices to pay or share information, is set to become more present in smartphones, according...

IT industry news: BlackBerry 'has been hit by demand for other devices'
The growing popularity of smartphones has had a negative impact on the sales of BlackBerry, according to Heather McLean, co-founder and editor for online mobile news publication, Smart Gorillas."Demand...

IT industry news: Consumers 'seek the latest smartphones'
Consumers are always on the lookout of the smartphones with the latest technological features, according to Heather McLean, co-founder and editor for online mobile news publication, Smart Gorillas."End...

IT industry news: VoIP 'can help firms reduce costs'
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, can help companies reduce costs, according to Trefor Davies, council member at the Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association (Itspa)."The biggest...

IT industry news: 'Don't pay more than what you need for broadband'
Many broadband users could save money by ensuring they are not paying for more than they need, according to Richard Patterson, director of Broadband Expert, a consumer broadband advice site."For example...

IT industry news: Job seekers 'can use smartphones to look for opportunities'
The rise in smartphones use can allow those looking for a job, including those in the IT industry, do so while on the move, according to a spokesperson from Jobsite.co.uk, a UK recruitment website."It's...

IT industry news: VoIP is 'growing in popularity'
Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, is gradually becoming more popular across the UK, according to Trefor Davies council member at The Internet Telephony Services Providers' Association...

IT industry news: Feature phones 'will drop in number'
Consumers will see a reduced number of feature phones on the shelves in the next five years, according to Richard Sharp, technology editor at gadgetsandgizmos.org, an IT industry news website."Feature...

IT industry news: Pricier tablets 'doesn't mean better tablets'
More expensive tablet computers are not the ones with the better features and quality, according to James Holland, editor at electricpig.co.uk, a gadget news website."It's all down to the care...

IT industry news: Businesses 'need to understand social media better'
Firms in the U.K. must invest more time and resources to understand how social media fits in with their business model, according to Tim Gibbon, director at Elemental, a communications consultancy."In...

IT industry news: Firms 'should do heir homework before pursuing e-commerce'
Companies in the UK should first invest in market research before branching out into e-commerce, according to Andrew Corbett, membership services director for UKITA, a private sector organisation responsible...

IT industry news: Firms 'have been experimenting with cloud computing'
There has been an early adoption phase of cloud computing, according to Seth Robinson, one of the authors of the CompTIA second annual Trends in Cloud Computing report.The report showed 32 per cent of...

IT industry news: The iPhone 5 'will influence the rest'
Mobile phone makers will be influenced by Apple's latest gadget iPhone 5, according to James Holland, editor at Electricpig.co.uk, a gadget news website."The iPhone 5 seems finally ready to break...

IT industry news: Mobile 'has become more prominent'
The rapid rise of mobile technology represents a great opportunity for companies in the UK, according to Rob Thurner, a mobile consultant for the Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM).He has...

IT industry news: Cloud computing 'is viable for firms'
Cloud computing is a "very viable" solution for small companies in the UK, according to Phil Wainwright, vice-chairman for non-profit organisation EuroCloud."I think they're...

IT industry news: Firms 'should consider staff when securing data'
Employees should be considered when securing data at UK companies, according to Dinah Greek, news editor for Computeractive.She said it was challenging to secure data internally.But went on to say...

IT industry news: Cloud computing benefits 'outweigh risk'
The benefits of cloud computing "wild outweigh" potential risks for the majority of businesses, according to Joe Drumgoole, founder of FeedHenry.?He said worries about potential risks were "mostly...

IT industry news: Mobile marketing 'still has scope for growth'
Companies in the UK can use this Christmas as a great opportunity to experiment with the growing sector of mobile marketing, according to Jason James, product manager for paid search ChannelAdvisor.He...

IT industry news: Businesses 'should consider running small number of running adds'
Enterprises in the UK looking to launch an SEO campaign should look at running a small number of paid search ads for longer rather than launching repeated new ads in the run-up to Christmas, according...

IT industry news: 'Beware of unknown links'
Computer users should be particularly weary of unknown links and attachments, according to Kevin Wharram, a security consultant."Make sure that your security features are up to date, [including] Microsoft...

IT industry news: Clentech helps 'bottom line'
Technologies which can generate commercial benefits and at the same time address environmental concerns like global warning can help businesses' bottom line as well, according to Robert Hokin, chief...

IT industry news: Cloud computing 'increasingly crucial'
Small and medium-size companies will see cloud computing as an increasingly viable option, according to Rhianna Collier, vice-president for the software division at trade body the Software and Information...

IT Industry news: Technology advances 'to drive paperless offices'
Workforce mobility is key to create a paperless office environment, according to Richard Taylor, UK partner for the Birchman Group.This fact and the internet use spreading will make the use of paper less...

IT Industry news: London 2012 'might bring improvements in the mobile coverage'
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games should have a positive impact in the UK's mobile phone coverage, according to the Mobile Data Association (MDA).The MDA represents and promotes all mobile...

IT Industry news: Cloud computing 'does not undermine in-house IT staff'
Basic skills needed to guide people through the technological world would always be necessary despite the spread of cloud computing, Simon May, a well-known cloud evangelist, claimed.This means that, for...

IT Industry news: New way to detect phishing scams
Internet users who think they could be threatened by phishing scams should ask their friends before opening emails which could be unreliable, according to a Trend Micro manager."If there's an...

IT Industry news: Businesses 'on their way to paperless offices'
Companies around the world could stop using paper because of the use of email spreading according to Emailogic.com, a consultancy that tries to change the email culture in organisations.Companies struggle...

IT industry news: Companies 'don't think through the impact of new technologies'
Businesses many times do not think about the impact of new technologies when they are using them, according to Ian Price, managing director of Grimsdyke Consulting and author of the book 'The Activity...

IT industry news: Cloud computing 'has environmental benefits for businesses'
Businesses could get environmental benefits if they switch to cloud computing, according to Stuart Hibbert, chief executive of icomplete.com. Mr Hibbert said that most servers only achieve about 15 per...

IT Industry news: 3G broadband plan for rural areas 'good news'
The mobile operator Three will give away 3G broadband to rural areas that are having problems with access nowadays, which is a great move, according to Michael Phillips, product director for Broadbandchoices.co.uk."It...