August 2012
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August 08, 2012
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Aug'12
Facebook to launch virtual bingo in UK
Facebook is to launch a virtual bingo game in the UK that offers cash prizes Continue Reading
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August 08, 2012
08
Aug'12
Apple to drop YouTube app from iPhone
Apple has confirmed that the latest version of its iOS mobile operating system will not include an app for accessing Google's YouTube video service by default Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Information isn't power, data flexibility is power
Information is power, we already know this -- knowledge is power as well, we already know this too. But we must now realise, information is data... and data flexibility is the only way to ensure we ... Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Data science master’s programme to launch at Dundee University in 2013
University of Dundee is addressing the data science skills gap with a new data science master’s programme. Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Usain Bolt finger twiddling celebration explained
Google's homepage reminded downtime of its wasted youth. The Olympic themed Google doodle features a sprinter who can be controlled by the click flicking of the cursor keys to run and the space bar ... Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Cats comfort cancer patients
It is time for a nice heart-warming story over here at Downtime... A 16-year-old cancer patient named Maga Barzallo Sockemtickem is currently residing within the Seattle Children's Hospital for ... Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
TCIO gathers broadband feedback in Silicon Roundabout
The organisation tasked with boosting investment into London's Tech City has called on residents to tell the truth about their broadband experiences Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Help UK's Technology Industry Win Gold
Team GB's exceptional achievements in the Olympics show us that the UK can transform its performance on a spectacular scale. The approach used for success at sport could be applied to the ... Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Interview: Warren East, CEO of chip designer ARM
ARM chief discusses the growth of machine to machine technology, patent wars and why he hopes the company will stay independent Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Cognizant continues to grow unabated
IT services firm Cognizant has increased its sales by over 20% in the last three months Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Microsoft attempts to simplify MS Office integration
Microsoft has unveiled an app store for MS Office 2013for utilities and add-ons Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Security Think Tank: Virtual security more than just technology
How should information security professionals get started with securing virtual environments? Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
07
Aug'12
Acer needs to stop moaning and get back to developing
surface_05 (Photo credit: SpicaGames)Today the tech press is awash with words from Acer, which has become the first PC manufacturer to square up to Microsoft about the launch of its Surface tablet ... Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
UK Top 50 IT Training Providers revealed
Top 50 IT training providers are announced by consultancy Pardo Fox, with QA topping the list Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Most firms have inadequate web app defences, study shows
Most firms have inadequate defences for web applications, a study has revealed. Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Global IT outsourcing spend to exceed $250bn in 2012
Over a quarter of a trillion dollars will be spent on IT outsourcing in 2012, but Western European organisations are holding back investments in the uncertain economy, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone development centre
The software giant has revamped the mobile developer process to create apps and get them onto the Marketplace faster Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Dungeons and (open source storage) dragons
The world of data storage is changing and open source is helping (well, trying extremely hard) to shake up a few traditional technology standards. Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
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Aug'12
Smartphones drive Tesco's UK virtual supermarket
Tesco has launched a smartphone-friendly virtual supermarket online shopping system at Gatwick airport. Continue Reading
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August 07, 2012
07
Aug'12
BI, advanced analytics offer edge for wind turbine, blinds makers
Two European manufacturers explain how using advanced analytics give their businesses an edge: Danish wind turbine company Vestas and Nottinghamshire-based Hillarys Blinds. Continue Reading