Jan
22

Village demands broadband connection

BT is being pressurised by the MP representing a village in Wales where broadband is not available, into giving some sort of timeline for when the service will be provded. MP.. more
Jan
22

Switchover creates surplus cash fight

It was obvious that the TV licence fee payers would never get any of their money back, despite there being £130 million leftover from the Digital TV switchover fund. The Chairman.. more
Jan
22

Broadband political talking point

It should be no surprise that the political leaders are talking up the advantages of broadband for all, as this is a welcome break from the day to day hassles of.. more
Jan
22

Community broadband on the rise

An increasing number of communities throughout the UK are already experiencing the benefits of building their own broadband networks or have something in the planning stages. These DIY broadband networks have grown due to the disappointing advances by the mainstream internet service providers to provide.. more
Jan
21

WiFi users urged to step up security

Security consultancy, Global Secure Systems (GSS), says that the release of a WiFi password auditing utility by Russia’s Elcomsoft should act as a wake-up call on the dangers of wireless insecurities to all IT managers. “Elcomsoft caused a stir in IT security circles last year.. more
Jan
21

Fortify Software records best ever quarter

Fortify Software achieved record growth in Q4 2008, finishing a strong fiscal year 2008 with the largest quarter in company history. Most notably, Fortify increased its bookings in Q4 2008 80% over Q4 2007. The company’s success is driven by significant new business growth in.. more
Jan
21

9,000 USBs left in Laundrettes

Data leakage and data loss is at an all time high and this could be blamed on the ever-popular USB or memory stick which most people now use to download and transport large amounts of sensitive data. So it’s no surprise to find in a.. more
Jan
21

GPS smartphones will buck recession

GPS-enabled handsets will bypass the economic recession, according to analysts at ABI Research. A study by the market research firm found that GPS-enabled phones are expected to see shipments increase to 240 million units this year, up 6.4% compared to 2008. As such, GPS shipments.. more
Jan
21

iPhone outsells G1 6-to-1

Apple’s iPhone trounced Google’s G1 handset in the fourth quarter, if recent sales estimates are to be believed. Analysts at Morgan Stanley polled mobile phone retailers on iPhone and G1 sales, and used the data to put together estimates on total sales. Google released the.. more
Jan
21

Philips announces Cinema 21:9

Philips is planning to launch its widest ever HDTV this year in the UK, in its latest effort to bring an authentic cinema experience into the home. The 56-inch Cinema 21:9, which refers to the aspect ratio, will deliver images in the way they were.. more