May 2014

May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Can Tech City deliver reliable fast internet for startup businesses?

Technology companies based in London’s Tech City are struggling to access high-speed fibre optic broadband, which is dramatically affecting the success their businesses. Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
‘Real cloud’ is much more than cheap infrastructure, says Rackspace as cloud price war continues

Rackspace CTO warns cloud buyers of the dangers of buying cheap, raw infrastructure for their IT strategies as cloud price war intensifies Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Preparing web-scale IT infrastructure

Organisations should look to emulate the best practices of web giants Facebook, Google, eBay and Amazon to support scalable IT Continue Reading

May 14, 2014 14 May'14
SuiteWorld 2014: Omni-channel goes beyond retail, says Zach Nelson

NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson told delegates at the SuiteWorld 2014 conference in San Jose, California, that omni-channel transcends retail Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
What is holding Berlin back from becoming a European centre for startups?

Berlin is one of Europe’s most up-and-coming hotbeds for technology startup companies, but red tape and legislation is preventing it from fulfilling its potential Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Government warns public sector to prepare for SME procurement legislation

The government is warning the wider public sector to be ready for the changes in legislation which will make it easier for SMEs who supply to government. Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Commonwealth Games ticket system pulled down

Commonwealth Games organisers have taken down ticket sales site due to problems caused by the websites inability to cope with massive demand Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Berlin plays growing role in Europe's startup race for innovation

California's Silicon Valley has had 30 years to develop a thriving tech startup scene. And now Berlin is fast becoming a tech capital in its own right Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Female CIOs expect bigger budgets than male counterparts, says Gartner

Female CIOs expect a higher increase in their IT budget than their male counterparts, according to a survey from research organisation Gartner Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
Government needs big and small IT suppliers, says COO

The government is keen to maintain its relationships with big IT suppliers while encouraging competition from SMEs Continue Reading

May 14, 2014 14 May'14
HMRC wants tax returns to be as easy as online banking

HM Revenue and Customs is looking at online banking for inspiration as it fundamentally transforms its services to digital Continue Reading
May 14, 2014 14 May'14
India sees higher software spending than other BRIC countries

Indian organizations have increased spending on software more rapidly than any other emerging BRIC economy, according to research Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
New payments system providers move closer

Increased competition in the financial transactions market has moved a step closer with the appointment of a managing director of the newly created regulator that will oversee the payments sector Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Quarter of Europe’s small businesses interested in mobile point of sale

Over a quarter of small businesses are interested in introducing mobile devices as a point of sale technology within six months as attitudes towards mobile point of sale (mPOS) change in Europe Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Can London bridge skills gap to make talk of tech capital status a reality?

Richard Nott, director of IT jobs specialist CWJobs.co.uk, warns of the emerging skills shortage and its potential impact on London's status as a global technology hub Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Blue Coat is looking to partner with business, says chief security strategist

Information security is about what you can make possible for the business, says Blue Coat's Hugh Thompson Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Tackling the IT skills shortage through diversity of employment

We all have to do our part in tackling the IT skills shortage in the UK to ensure the industry continues to grow Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Glyndebourne opera house migrates to Google Apps

Glyndebourne opera house recently migrated more than 200 employees to Google Apps for applications such as mail, business workflow and storage Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
New NHS e-Referral Service to use agile and open technologies

The new National Health Service outpatient appointment booking system will use agile and open technologies, the NHS has said. Continue Reading
May 13, 2014 13 May'14
Security Think Tank: Do not trust the network to ensure secure collaboration

What is the best approach to increasing collaboration without reducing security in an enterprise? Continue Reading