November 2012

November 13, 2012 13 Nov'12
Secure your data – protect your business

This guide for C-level executives explains the risks faced by businesses and the practical solutions they can take to secure their data. Continue Reading
November 13, 2012 13 Nov'12
Mobile NFC in Retail

This report from the GSMA explains the opportunities for NFC Mobile communications in retail. Continue Reading
November 13, 2012 13 Nov'12
The Global State of Information Security Survey 2013: Key Findings

This global study examines the state of cyber-security and the impact of cyber crime and offers advice to businesses on reducing the risks. Continue Reading

November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
EMI gains music taste insight with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Record group EMI is joining up data sources through Microsoft SQL Server 2012, to view how artists’ songs sell in different countries. Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
4G auction is an opportunity to invest in innovation

The UK will soon begin to auction the 4G mobile spectrum, raising as much as £4bn. How that money is spent will be a test of what the UK really values Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Should I outsource my IT onshore, nearshore or offshore?

Professor Ilan Oshri at Loughborough School of Business has contributed this article to the blog. He recently set up the Centre for Global Sourcing and Services' (CGSS) at the university to do ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Security Think Tank: Added burden for information systems professionals in M&As

What role do IT security professionals play in mergers and acquisitions? Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
BCSWomen event offers practical advice for technology start-ups

Readers of Witsend might know from my last blog post "Help UK's Technology Industry Win Gold" that I am very keen to help the IT industry in the UK, particularly new technology companies with fresh ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Banks ramp up investment in innovation despite slowdown

Retail banks are increasing spending on innovation as they attempt to better engage customers through mobile and online channels Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Hacking attempts to top one billion in Q4, predicts NCC Group

One billion hacking attempts will be made globally in the final quarter of 2012, according to information assurance firm NCC Group Continue Reading

November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
India won't miss UK aid because intra company transfers are as charitable as can be.

The UK will stop donating money to India in 2015. It is hard to believe that the UK still gives India about £200m a year when the country has a space programme. But when it comes to being ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
When should we commemorate the centenary of cyberwarfare - or has it already passed?

What is really different about the Internet if anything? Or is it just the arrogance of youth believing that increasing volume, speed and complexity change everything and they should throw away the ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
High-Performance Computing Work Estimation Checklist

Proper work estimation can go a long way during a high-performance computing project. This work estimation checklist will help you define the scope of your HPC project from the onset. Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Stop procrastinating RIM and get the OS launched

Image via CrunchBaseToday RIM finally made a public announcement that its new BlackBerry 10 mobile operating system, along with two handsets housing the software, will launch on 30 January. ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
12 Days of Christmas Inspect-a-Gadget review special

The Christmas season is soon upon us, and while I dislike speaking of holly and mince pies before at least the middle of November, the party invites descending my inbox tell me that I need to start ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
BT wins Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire broadband contract

Telecoms giant BT has won yet another of the BDUK contracts for rolling out superfast broadband, but it is still waiting for approval from the EU Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Royal Free Hospital uses SAP BusinessObjects dashboards to fathom data

The Royal Free Hospital has implemented SAP’s Business Objects dashboard technology to fathom complex data more efficiently Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Are charities and outsourcing suppliers a match made in heaven?

I was sent some research about how IT departments within charities are focusing more on strategy and as a result are struggling to do their day to day role due to a shortage in resources. The ... Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Software issues risk delaying Universal Credit by one year, according to reports

The IT underpinning the government’s flagship £2.2bn Universal Credit programme is again being called into question Continue Reading
November 12, 2012 12 Nov'12
Genpact boosts security management with SIEM tool

An early adopter of SIEM technology in India, leading BPO firm Genpact’s nine-year journey to SIEM nirvana forms the focus of this case study. Continue Reading