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RSS uk businessesLeak fears could set bosses spying on staff
News Businesses are becoming more concerned about data security as the amount of information they handle and retain balloons - leading to a better understanding of of its value, Jones said. Large companies are already exploring ways of monitoring... [04 Sep 2008]
Watchdog demands data breach confessions
News The NCC, and its fellow European consumer watchdogs, want the proposed revisions to be extended so that all UK banks and businesses face a reporting requirement, claiming that because many smaller breaches go unreported by UK businesses, consumers... [01 Sep 2008]
Flexible working reform: Nothing to be scared of?
News Philip Flaxton, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Work Wise UK, which campaigns for the adoption of smarter working practices, believes businesses should be given "sufficient time to prepare" for the change and says some may well struggle to... [28 Aug 2008]
Photos: Palm waves its Treo Pro
Photo US smart phone maker Palm has launched the latest iteration of its Treo handset, the Palm Treo Pro, which it describes as "an effortlessly usable smart phone for businesses that want to simplify their IT infrastructures and lower costs". [21 Aug 2008]
Inbox: Snooping bills, spam mountains, boring IT
Comment Company domain names of many small businesses are being blocked wholesale. UK spam mountain just got bigger Powers to snoop on the UK's email and internet records will be of limited use in tackling serious crime, the government has admitted. [21 Aug 2008]
Experian checks in new global CIO
News The position of global CIO is a new role in Experian and Mason will be responsible for the development and implementation of a common technology strategy and deployment policy, as well as improving service delivery quality, integrating data... [18 Aug 2008]
Linux Foundation releases developer guide
News Some developers and businesses attempting to submit changes to the Linux kernel find themselves tangled up with the processes used, according to the guide, which was written by Jonathan Corbet, executive editor of lwn.net and himself a Linux... [18 Aug 2008]
IBM-Linux love-in targets Vista grumblers
News Kevin Cavanaugh, vice president for IBM Lotus software, said in a statement: "The slow adoption of Vista among businesses and budget-conscious chief information officers, coupled with the proven success of a new type of Microsoft-free PC in every... [07 Aug 2008]
The rise and rise of Infor
Comment After all, he espouses the death of software - seeing a future where businesses no longer install much on their own premises but buy it all over the internet as a service. John Suffolk UK government Gordon Lovell-Read Siemens UK [06 Aug 2008]
'Paper junkies' can't kick printing habit
News More than half of workers confessed to wasteful printing, according to a study by Envirowise - a government-funded programme advising businesses on sustainability. The average loss of turnover just from waste is four per cent but once you factor in... [05 Aug 2008]
LiMo adds browser-based UI kit to arsenal
News Operators aren't interested in giving one of their core businesses to Google," Rauste said. Rauste told silicon.com sister site ZDNet.co.uk last Tuesday that the browser-based UI approach would be attractive to operators, as it makes it easier and... [05 Aug 2008]
TSG Create a Secure Wide Area Network With Zen's IP VPN
White Paper Technology Services Group (TSG) provides IT solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Of late TSG experienced rapid growth through continued acquisition, focusing on acquiring companies that offered immediate access to key areas across the UK. [04 Aug 2008]
DIY wi-fi, Vista in disguise, 3G iPhone and more...
News One of the biggest stories in July was the launch of the 3G iPhone and silicon.com cast its eye over the eagerly anticipated device to see if it's any cop for businesses. Exclusive: Barclays to offshore 1,800 UK tech jobs [31 Jul 2008]
Stolen ePassports 'worth £20m' on black market
News Businesses are better off using their own systems than putting all their eggs in a basket that's not competently managed. The thousands of UK ePassports stolen on Monday are likely to sell for up to £20m on the black market, say privacy experts. [29 Jul 2008]
Electronic ticketing on the cards for Atos Origin?
News Atos Origin is looking for future growth through its UK card payments and ticketing businesses.silicon.com Financial Services The company's UK arm reported sales of £376m in the first half of 2008, a year-on-year increase of 12 per cent. [29 Jul 2008]
