Strategy

Google tries to allay privacy fears, but users still not convinced

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The internet giant announced plants to consolidate 60 privacy policies last week
30 Jan 2012

Catapult centre to propel UK businesses into the digital age

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Centre will promote new technologies such as augmented reality
27 Jan 2012

Threat from automated web application attacks on the rise

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Many of these attacks can be prevented with proper website design and security scanning software
27 Jan 2012

Amazon becomes enterprise cloud backup provider

Cloud firm unveils new storage gateway
26 Jan 2012

Recruitment firm moves to Databarracks private cloud to boost performance and cut costs

The firm has moved its systems from on-premise Dell servers to a VMware and HP Blade infrastructure
26 Jan 2012

UK online merchants are failing to track fraud

New report shows that UK e-commerce is still growing, but businesses are not fully understanding the risks
25 Jan 2012

EC proposes overhaul of data protection legislation

The proposals have already seen a mixed reception from industry
25 Jan 2012

Accenture: Context-based services set to emerge in 2012

Report highlights that availability of contextual data from smartphone, cloud and social media usage will create revenue opportunities
24 Jan 2012

EU set to announce new data breach disclosure rules

Reports indicate that companies will be required to disclose data breaches within 24 hours
23 Jan 2012

FileSonic deactivates file-sharing following Megaupload closure

Cyberlocker takes precautionary measure after rival is shut down
23 Jan 2012

Megaupload website shut down by US officials

But hackers attack US goverment sites and copyright holders in retaliation
20 Jan 2012

Jeremy Hunt threatens to withdraw £530m broadband funding

Culture Secretary has told councils that they must sign contracts by end of 2012
20 Jan 2012

Wikipedia blacks out in protest against proposed US anti-piracy laws

24-hour blackout to protect users' "free expression"
18 Jan 2012

IP switchover moves closer as World IPv6 Day announced

The internet is moving closer to widespread IPv6 availability as key players agree to enable the new protocol on their equipment this summer
18 Jan 2012

Hospital faces £375,000 ICO fine after data sold on eBay

Brighton and Sussex General says it will challenge the decision
16 Jan 2012

Crash Podcast: Big Data and Business Disruption in 2012

This week Stuart Sumner and Derek Du Preez discuss big data, and 2012 as the year of major disruption for businesses
13 Jan 2012

Visa: Year of Olympics will be watershed for contactless payments

The 2012 Olympics is expected to be a technology showcase for both contactless and NFC payments
13 Jan 2012

ICANN now accepting applications for controversial new gTLDs

Businesses will be able to use their company name instead of .com
12 Jan 2012

EC plan seeks to build trust in a single EU digital market

Strategy outlines five barriers to a pan-EU digital economy that need to be overcome
12 Jan 2012

Companies caught off guard by big data in 2011, says Oracle

Says more enterprises are turning to external datacentres to meet their big data needs
11 Jan 2012

Schools hit by IT scam that could cost millions

IT equipment being mis-sold by suppliers, according to BBC
11 Jan 2012

Capita acquires Salmat Speech Solutions

Firm continues investment in contact centres
11 Jan 2012

Survey shows UK businesses are unprepared for the Olympics

With 200 days to go until the Olympics, only a third of UK businesses have performed a risk assessment around the increased risk of cyber attack during London 2012
10 Jan 2012

Atos buys 50 per cent stake in sports technology company MSL

The combined company will see 500 specialised business technologists dedicated to supporting major events
10 Jan 2012