July 2010

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  FalconStor virtual storage supports server virtualization project at construction company

  FalconStor virtual storage implemented at construction company; Buffalo partners with NovaStor; Cloud provider uses DataCore storage virtualization; Infortrend expands array range; Portable solid-state storage; UK SMEs slack at backup; Sepaton new ...  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  Trojan virus attack using hijacked Web browser sessions hits UK banks

  The Silon Trojan, accompanied by the new Agent.DBJP Trojan, is targeting specific UK online banking credentials, according to findings by Trusteer Inc.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  PCI PTS: Understanding PCI PIN security requirements

  What is PTS, and how does it relate to PCI DSS? In this expert response, learn about the differences between PCI DSS, PA DSS and PTS, as well as recent updates to PCI PTS requirements.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  10 internal security audit guidelines

  Auditing your internal information security is vital. On this front, it's critical that you get internal security audits right.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  Five data governance policy resolutions for the new decade

  Get expert advice on strengthening your organisation’s data governance policy, including tips on how to improve data integrity and manage the data governance process.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  Tips for designing effective business intelligence dashboards and KPIs

  Get advice on designing business intelligence dashboards and setting key performance indicators (KPIs) to support effective performance management efforts in an organisation.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  ISO 38500 versus COBIT: What is the right choice?

  As IT governance gains prominence in the organizational setup, the stage is set for a war between ISO 38500 and COBIT.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  Six things a data center operations manager shouldn't do

  A data center operations manager has a tough job, as the experienced will readily admit—a not-to-do list for the person that every data center depends on.  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  UK unlikely to follow German approach to wireless networks

  Following a court ruling in Germany, concern has been expressed that, under the Digital Economy Act, individuals may be responsible for copyright infringements that occur on their wireless networks  Continue Reading

• July 07, 2010 07 Jul'10

  Getting value from the CISO

  The business has good cause to be dubious about the value that the CISO brings. Data loss incidents continue to occur with frequency and information security organisations are looking impotent as a result.  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Police use mobile scanners to check fingerprints on the road

  South Yorkshire Police has rolled out mobile fingerprint devices to allow officers to check fingerprints while out on patrol.  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Government calls for public feedback on data protection laws

  The UK government has begun a public consultation on the European Union Data Protection Directive and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA).  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Whitehall websites not alone in getting axed, iPhone apps get hit too

  The BBC has discovered that various government departments have been developing iPhone apps, including an NHS drinks tracker which cost £10,000 to develop, a DVLA how to change your wheel ...  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Over a billion biometric ID cards for Indians on the way

  The UK ID cards scheme was massively controversial, massively expensive and a massive waste of time in the end. But compared to the challenge of giving 1.2 billion Indian citizens biometric ID ...  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  One thousand more UK jobs cut at HP

  HP is cutting almost 1,000 jobs this year and union Unite expects another 1,000 to go next year.  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Not even the Queen is immune from IT budget cuts

  According to the latest report on Royal spending from the Keeper of the Privy Purse, the Queen's IT budget was slashed by 50% last year, down from £400,000 in 2008 to £200,000 last year. Apparently ...  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Could HP's cull of EDS staff cause stress related illness to remaining staff?

  It seems the job cuts at HP will never end. It always amazes me just how big some of these IT suppliers have got over the years, in terms of the number of staff members. Reports suggest that HP is ...  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Qualcomm proximity-based P2P Gaming with 1 bad accent, 3 stereotypes and a rubbish marketing team!

  I know it's hard to ignore the terrible accent and stereotype of us brits but the video below by Qualcomm demoing proximity-based peer-to-peer gaming is pretty cool.  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Atos Origin launches B2C service

  IT service provider Atos Origin is using its expertise in transactional based services to launch a service direct to consumers offering train tickets and a travel loyalty scheme.  Continue Reading

• July 06, 2010 06 Jul'10

  Atos announcement was confusing but is now interesting

  I was interested, although confused at first, about an Atos Origin announcement yesterday. It has launched its first ever service direct to customers. Yes it is using the same e-ticketing ...  Continue Reading