December 2012 News
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UK users download most mobile data
The latest International Communications Report from Ofcom shows unlimited data tariffs and large allowances are encouraging UK users to download more data on their mobiles than many other countries13 Dec 2012
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PCeU arrests three suspected ransomware blackmailers
The UK Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) has arrested three people in connection using ransomware, which security experts say poses a threat to businesses as well as consumers.13 Dec 2012
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Little change to antivirus spend in 2013, survey shows
Most organisations (71%) say spending on antivirus/antimalware technologies will not change in 2013.13 Dec 2012
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IT budgets to rise in 2013 despite downturn
IT budgets will grow by 2% next year in Europe, a study of 180 companies with an IT spending power of $52bn reveals.13 Dec 2012
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HP in talks with BT to offer network as a service
The Network Advantage Programme will enable communications service providers to offer ‘pay per port’ services to businesses of all sizes13 Dec 2012
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London transport users call for contactless payments
Over three-quarters of London transport customers want alternative ways to pay for their journeys such as contactless payments13 Dec 2012
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EE names 17 more 4G towns and cities
The mobile operator will be bringing high-speed connectivity to users in 17 more locations in March 201313 Dec 2012
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Most IT pros do not trust cloud services with sensitive data
Just over half of IT professionals who focus on cloud computing do not trust cloud services for any of their personal data, a survey has revealed.13 Dec 2012
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Facebook to boost privacy controls
Facebook is to make the biggest changes to the social networking site’s privacy controls in more than a year13 Dec 2012
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Authorities arrest 10 suspected botnet data thieves
Authorities in several countries have arrested a total of 10 people suspected of setting up a botnet of hijacked computers.13 Dec 2012
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Government IT reformers criticise IT leadership shake-up
Government IT reformers have criticised plans to give procurement chief Bill Crothers a more prominent role in the IT leadership team12 Dec 2012
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Free tool that tracks costs of AWS, Azure and Rackspace public clouds launched
Apptio has launched Cloud Express, a free tool that allows enterprises to track the utilisation rate and costs of AWS, Azure and Rackspace public clouds12 Dec 2012
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Data to grow more quickly says IDC’s Digital Universe study
IDC’s annual Digital Universe study finds data set to expand to 40 Zettabytes by 2020. Emerging markets and machine-generated data will account for increasing proportions of it.12 Dec 2012
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Retailers are being let down by poor ERP
UK retailers could lose an estimated £147 million of revenue this Christmas due to missed sales opportunities through out-of-stock products according to Vanson Bourne12 Dec 2012
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Cornwall Council opts for IT outsourcing after rejecting BT privatisation
Cornwall County Council has voted for an IT outsourcing and telehealth partnership with BT after rejecting a comprehensive privatisation plan12 Dec 2012
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer begins product overhaul
Yahoo has announced new versions of its Yahoo Mail in the first major product overhaul since Marissa Mayer took over as CEO12 Dec 2012
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Ghost Shell hacktivists publish over a million credentials
The Ghost Shell group, an offshoot of the Anonymous hacking collective has published the log-in details from 1.6 million accounts12 Dec 2012
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Low-level tasks eat up 30% of IT departments' time, report reveals
IT departments spend 30% of their time carrying out basic tasks and are growing frustrated with the lack of time available to focus on transformational work12 Dec 2012
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United Drug saves €30k-plus a year with Silver Peak WAN optimisation
Irish drug multinational deploys Silver Peak WAN optimisation products to cure network bottlenecks, ensure effective disaster recovery and save on network costs12 Dec 2012
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CIO interview: Susan Cooklin, CIO, Network Rail
Susan Cooklin has had an eventful 2012, delivering major technology upgrades while driving projects to help the Olympic Games run smoothly12 Dec 2012
