March 2011

March 15, 2011 15 Mar'11
Gartner identifies 4 data center architecture trends

Leaner, energy efficient data centers architectures, complemented by cloud services will be the order of the future, according to the IT analyst firm. Continue Reading
March 15, 2011 15 Mar'11
Server sizing considerations for virtual environments

Right sizing physical server capacities is the key to a successful server virtualization deployment. An expert lists down key server sizing lookouts. Continue Reading
March 15, 2011 15 Mar'11
How free an internet should UK support? asks Pitcom

The internet didn't cause the political turmoil in some Arab states, but it made it easier for people to express their frustrations and to organise their responses Continue Reading

March 15, 2011 15 Mar'11
Tablet market set to grow over 5,000% as netbook sales shrink

Tablet devices will fuel 14% growth in the PC industry and steal sales from the netbook and notebook market throughout 2011, according to a report. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
IT Spend as % Turnover - Small Companies

Small companies - those with 50-99 employees - spend on average 1.7% of their turnover on IT. Computer Services firms are far ahead of other sectors with over 14% of turnover dedicated to IT ... Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Isle of Man CIO praises benefits of standardisation

While the government in England has started to talk seriously about a possible move to open source, Allan Paterson, director of information systems for the Isle of Man, talks to Computer Weekly about the benefits of standardisation on Microsoft. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
NAO blasts inefficient and unpoliced immigration system

As many as 181,000 illegal immigrants could be in the UK because their work visas have expired and the current immigration system lacks a process to ensure they leave UK shores, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) report. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
US presses punitive copyright deal on trade partners

The US is continuing its secret efforts to secure tougher copyright laws, even though its Hollywood-sponsored anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (Acta) has still to be validated, a leaked document has revealed. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Nokia outlines market share and job loss risks of Microsoft partnership

Nokia has outlined the risks of partnering with Microsoft, including a "substantial reduction" to its staff and loss of marketshare. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Sky to recruit 100 IT staff in Scotland

Sky is to create 100 permanent IT roles in Scotland as part of an expansion of its customer business systems team. Continue Reading

March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Japan quake triggers Toshiba share price fall

Japan quake triggers Toshiba share price fall Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
ISSA proposes SME security standard

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) in the UK has published a proposed new security standard for SMEs in response to its 2010 research report on SME security for the UK Information Commissioner's Office. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
UK ISPs to reveal internet choking policies

BSkyB, BT, O2, TalkTalk, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have signed up to a voluntary code to provide comparable information to consumers about traffic management. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Analysts warn over chip supply chain delays after Japan quake

The earthquake in northern Japan last week, could damage the semiconductor industry and chip supply chain. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Video: Blackberry PlayBook hands on!

Blackberry first unveiled the Playbook back in September last year, since then we've seen and heard a lot about it. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
US stores struggle to meet iPad2 demand

Sales for Apple's iPad2 in the first weekend it has been on sale have outstripped the figures for the original iPad, according to estimates by Wall Street analysts. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
StumbleUpon expands revenue model

Website recommendation service StumbleUpon has boosted its revenue earning potential by expanding advertising services. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
IE9 out today, but beta users want more

Microsoft will be releasing Internet Explorer 9 today in Austin, Texas, at 9pm Pacific Standard Time. Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Adobe's incubation station for "adventurous" developers

Adobe's AIR and Adobe Flash Player Incubator section is an area where Adobe will preview emerging technologies within the Flash platform Continue Reading
March 14, 2011 14 Mar'11
Photos: Could this be the iPhone 5? First look

Just as all the hysteria surrounding the iPad 2 has died down, leaked images of the iPhone 5 have surfaced. The images were sent to iDealsChina, who have previously leaked accurate design images of ... Continue Reading