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Symantec hackers: We've released pcAnywhere source code

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:40:04 PST

Hackers claim to have released pcAnywhere source code, whilst threatening to release information on Norton software.

Nicira launches Network Virtualisation Platform

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:57:34 PST

The Californian company virtualises the network to cut costs in the cloud.

UK PC sales plummet

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:18:09 PST

The PC industry is in turmoil and the UK market is worse off than many.

Trendnet firmware flaw exposes private videos

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:43:39 PST

Trendnet says it has issued a firmware fix for a load of its vulnerable IP CCTV cameras.

F-Secure offers iCloud rival to operators

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:06:34 PST

The security firm is hoping operators want to go up against Apple in the content cloud space.

Cloudy Government store to offer 1,700 services

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:48:21 PST

Despite early predictions of just 50, the director of the G-cloud reveals the number of services has rocketed since the tender.

Oracle wants fresh SAP trial

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:38:16 PST

Larry Ellison's firm isn't happy about the reduced $272 million damages award.

Symantec hackers had $50k ransom

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:14:07 PST

A sting operation claims to have uncovered the hackers' true motivation - money.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM goes mobile

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:49:08 PST

Dynamics CRM will get a mobile client come the second quarter of 2012.

Virgin 100Mbps rollout 'ahead of schedule'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:12:59 PST

The ISP is pushing out superfast speeds quicker than it expected, but prices are going up come spring.

Symantec touts 100 times faster backup

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:50:27 PST

The firm claims its solution will cut backup costs by 80 per cent for both virtual and physical environments.

Who to trust after the VeriSign hack?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:57:18 PST

Davey Winder questions what data was stolen from VeriSign and wonders why the company hasn't been more forthcoming.

EMC initiates Project Lightning, Thunder to follow

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:35:10 PST

The storage giant launches its first Project Lightning product, bringing flash to the server.

BT considering Ofcom price cap appeal

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:12:27 PST

Ofcom proposals would see BT Openreach's wholesale copper broadband and landline costs cut.

ACTA: the basics, the controversies, and the future

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:22:33 PST

At the end of January, 22 countries signed up to ACTA. But what is it, and how will it be affecting you? Simon Brew has been finding out.

G-Cloud posts ‘intent to award’ notices

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:57:15 PST

After several deadline extensions, the G-Cloud project has got to the stage of awarding contracts to bidders.

Anonymous publishes FBI hacking call

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:51:25 PST

Hacktivist group Anonymous has published an FBI call on hacking.

Google sends in Bouncer to sort out malicious apps

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:47:56 PST

The tech giant finally brings in extra security for the Android Market.

What should RIM do to recapture the attention of businesses?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:09:22 PST

We asked some of the experts on our IT Pro Leader Board what RIM should do next to help elevate its status in the enterprise space. Here’s what they had to say…

VeriSign admits 2010 hack

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:42:28 PST

The security company is hacked in 2010 but the details are only just emerging, calling the CA system into question again.

BT announces FTTP 'on demand'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:53:41 PST

FTTP 'on demand' will be ready for customers next year after BT does another trial this summer.

Top five iPhone applications

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:30:00 PST

Our Friday Five rundown of the top apps for your smartphone continues. Here's the iPhone app chart.

Top five Blackberry applications

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:15:00 PST

Our Friday Five rundown of the top apps for your smartphone continues. Here's the BlackBerry app chart.

Top five Android applications

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 PST

Our Friday Five rundown of the top apps for your smartphone continues. Here's the Android app chart.

Android users to benefit from Google Docs offline

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:49:36 PST

The cloud company tries to improve the mobile experience by adding offline support for Docs access from Android handsets.

Hitachi plans business reshuffle

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:46:11 PST

Hitachi has confirmed it plans to reorganise its business structure, splitting the company up into five groups.

Broadband free-for-all with O2's 'Flying Start'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:31:18 PST

O2 will give small businesses free broadband if they agree to be tied to a 24 month contract.

Striving to solve the security skills crisis

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:58:12 PST

The Cyber Security Challenge is doing a fine job, but flat registration growth and weak Government funding are cause for concern, Tom Brewster discovers.

Dell Vostro 131 business ultraportable review

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:37:43 PST

Ultrabooks may be hogging the limelight for now, but Dell’s new Vostro 131 is a solid business ultraportable that costs considerably less. Julian Prokaza assesses its suitability for life on the move.

Virgin remains on top in broadband speed race

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:15:13 PST

The broadband speed race is being won by Virgin, Ofcom figures show.