Tom Young

Tom Young is a senior writer currently working for Computing, vnunet.com and BusinessGreen.com. Prior to this role, which began in August 2008, Tom worked for two years as a reporter for Computing. His specialist topics include public sector security and green issues.

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Continental latest airline to complete biofuel flight

US airline successfully undertakes test flight powered with blend of jatropha and algae-based biofuel 09 Jan 2009

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More technology giants shed jobs

Dell and Lenovo join EMC and others in cutting jobs as storm clouds gather over 2009 09 Jan 2009

Wind turbines

Batteries now included with wind monitoring systems

Zero carbon wind energy now supported by zero carbon fuel cell-powered testing systems 09 Jan 2009

Artist's impression of the London 2012 stadium

Going for gold in IT performance

Tom Young talks to London 2012’s chief integrator about the challenges involved in the world’s largest sports-related IT contract 08 Jan 2009

A CSR report

Denmark latest to pass CSR reporting law

European neighbours and multinationals will be watching closely as Danish government passes legislation requiring firms to produce CSR reports 08 Jan 2009

EMC

EMC announces 2,400 job cuts

Jobs shed as technology giant braces itself for the economic storm in 2009 08 Jan 2009

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MI5 chief concerned over web phone calls

Jonathan Evans breaks media cover to warn of internet threat 08 Jan 2009

Scottish Parliament

Public sector misses green building certificate deadline

Scottish parliament just one of many high profile government buildings that have failed to comply with EU energy efficiency legislation 08 Jan 2009

Crime maps

Online crime maps go live

All local forces hit deadline to put crime information online 08 Jan 2009

A gas pipe

National Grid outlines plans to harness zero carbon gas power

Pipeline pressure to be used to drive turbines 08 Jan 2009

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