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EMC risks confusing customers with its acquisitions, says HP

2009-07-10T17:44:38+01:00

A manger at HP Storage Works said EMC risked confusing customers with so many technology acquisitions addressing the same issue of de-duplication.

Cisco takes over Nortel’s 2012 contract

2009-07-10T17:34:36+01:00

Following its sale of wireless assets, Nortel can no longer provide the network infrastructure for London’s 2012 games - Cisco is however happy to oblige.

Your Views: Google Chrome OS

2009-07-10T17:00:38+01:00

What do you think about Google’s surprise announcement of its open source Chrome operating system?

More than 8,000 computer viruses hit the NHS last year

2009-07-10T16:21:12+01:00

A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed that malware has been playing havoc with the systems of some NHS trusts.

Internet subscriptions rise in the recession

2009-07-10T16:01:47+01:00

A report released today by Akamai Networks has shown internet subscriptions have significantly increased, despite the recession.

Toshiba TG01: First Look review

2009-07-10T15:59:22+01:00

Toshiba is one of the latest players to throw its hat into the smartphone ring. We take a first look at the new TG01.

BT wants mobile operators to help pay for broadband

2009-07-10T15:11:51+01:00

Maybe users of fixed-line operators shouldn’t bear the full cost of a next-generation broadband network...

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2009-07-10T14:42:30+01:00

Mobile applications are flooding the market to make working on the move easier. We take a look at the top 10 apps for viewing, editing and creating documents on the move.

How one NHS trust encrypted its data

2009-07-10T14:27:44+01:00

Do businesses and the rest of the public sector have anything to learn from NHS requirements that all hospitals encrypt their data?

Microsoft releases Silverlight 3

2009-07-10T14:20:57+01:00

The third version of Microsoft's Silverlight comes just eight months after the last udpate.

Reviews Round-up: The ultimate laptop?

2009-07-10T11:57:21+01:00

An ultimate ultra-portable laptop, a smartphone challenger, a innovative DVD Burner and a cutting edge server all hit the lab bench this week. Oh, and a printer too.

Microsoft knew about IE bug since last year

2009-07-10T11:44:52+01:00

Microsoft has explained that the complexities of fixing a bug in the system meant that it took more than a year to fix an IBM reported flaw.

Week in Review: Watch out, Google OS is about!

2009-07-10T10:26:08+01:00

It has been rumoured for a long time, but what does the release of the Google Chrome OS mean for the IT industry?

Timeline: The Apple App Store's first year

2009-07-10T11:36:56+01:00

We take a look at the brief history of Apple’s App Store on the day it turns one.

Google chief to deal with Google/Apple conflict

2009-07-10T09:19:34+01:00

Google chief answers questions over potential conflict between his company and his role on Apple board.

Schmidt: Chrome OS netbooks coming this year?

2009-07-10T08:32:55+01:00

Google’s Schmidt suggests Chrome netbooks may arrive even earlier than initially thought.

Toshiba TG01 lands exclusively on Orange

2009-07-09T20:47:45+01:00

The rumours have finally been confirmed with an official announcement that the new TG01 smartphone will be available exclusively on the Orange network.

IBM System x3550 M2 review

2009-07-10T00:00:00+01:00

IBM is late with support for Intel’s Series 5500 Xeons but does this 1U rack server has the measure of Dell’s and HP’s new systems?

Virgin Media not planning Phorm rollout

2009-07-09T11:32:46+01:00

Virgin Media hasn't exactly ruled out a Phorm deployment, but then it was never really planning one, either.

Digital Strategy to drive economic recovery, says EU

2009-07-09T17:43:16+01:00

Could a radical Digital Strategy see Europe escape its ‘deepest economic crisis since the 1930s’ - the EU think so.

It should be Digital Britain - not ‘patchwork’ Britain

2009-07-09T16:48:07+01:00

Big questions over next-generation broadband and the government’s universal broadband commitment.

Flash price rise to hit SSD, says report

2009-07-09T13:38:48+01:00

A report from iSuppli has shown a rise in price for NAND flash, which it predicted will affect the SSD market.

Will Digital Britain survive a change of government?

2009-07-09T15:40:23+01:00

Will promises made from the Digital Britain report be carried through if a general election forms a new government?

BT names next towns to get super-fast broadband

2009-07-09T15:40:26+01:00

BT is continuing its rollout of super-fast broadband with a further 69 locations announced today.

Apple Safari patches against cross-site scripting attacks

2009-07-09T14:16:29+01:00

Safari is fixed with a new security patch - the first since the latest version was released last month.

How BAA uses IT to find bags and sell an airport

2009-07-09T13:51:57+01:00

From lost bags to an airport for sale, BAA’s CIO shows how IT needs to respond both to disruptions, and changes in business strategy.

Apple to top Nokia in smartphone market?

2009-07-09T12:38:31+01:00

A report released by Generator Research has predicted the iPhone will give Apple the highest smartphone market share in the next four years, taking the title away from rival Nokia.

Analysis: Is Google Chrome OS bad for Linux?

2009-07-09T12:15:00+01:00

Google's new Chrome OS will be based on a Linux kernel, but how will it affect other distributions?

EMC wins bidding battle for Data Domain

2009-07-09T11:11:07+01:00

The battle between the bidders is over as EMC acquires Data Domain for $2.1 billion.

Need to Know: Phorm

2009-07-09T09:58:57+01:00

Phorm is struggling to keep ISPs on side in the UK - but what's all the fuss about?