Chris Green
Anti Virus Roundup
Network & Internet
Anti Virus Roundup
Choosing the right anti virus product for your business means more than finding the best virus stopper, it's about finding the right product that can …
10 Oct 2011
Tech M&As 2008: All the top deals
Business strategy
Tech M&As 2008: All the top deals
As the economic slowdown became more apparent in 2008, the leading names in the IT industry stepped up their acquisition efforts, looking to consolida…
31 Dec 2008
Wireless overtakes wired LAN in the enterprise
Network & Internet
Wireless overtakes wired LAN in the enterprise
Research shows that spending on Wi-Fi deployments in businesses is outstripping new spending on wired installations for the first time.
10 Dec 2008
3G laptops are overrated
Software
3G laptops are overrated
Analyst report pours cold water on the idea that laptops with built-in 3G broadband modems will dominate future sales of portable computers.
10 Dec 2008
Christmas Gadget Roundup
Software
Christmas Gadget Roundup
With Christmas almost upon us it is time to look at some exciting executive gadgets and affordable computer accessories that will please any geek this…
10 Dec 2008
Businesses warned over VoIP PBX security
Security
Businesses warned over VoIP PBX security
FBI and security specialists have uncovered a flaw on some systems that could leave the PBX open to external attack.
9 Dec 2008
O2 gets the BlackBerry Curve 8900
Mobile
O2 gets the BlackBerry Curve 8900
The UK network that carries the iPhone also gets first shot at RIM’s next smartphone, the device formerly known as the Javelin.
9 Dec 2008
Southwark council goes secure with flexible working
public sector
Southwark council goes secure with flexible working
Implementation of hot desking at a new office leads the London borough council to implement a flexible working initiative underpinned with extensive s…
8 Dec 2008
Google to sell unlocked G1 Android phone for developers
Mobile
Google to sell unlocked G1 Android phone for developers
Development for Google’s Android platform gets a boost as registered developers will be able to buy an unrestricted handset for software testing use.
8 Dec 2008
Sky follows the BBC with live streaming launch
Network & Internet
Sky follows the BBC with live streaming launch
New version of Sky’s video on-demand service now offers live streaming of several free-to-air and premium channels along with online-only viewing subs…
5 Dec 2008
First wave of .tel domains go on sale
Network & Internet
First wave of .tel domains go on sale
Companies looking to protect their trademark can now secure a .tel domain ahead of the mainstream launch of the new top level domain.
3 Dec 2008
Land Rover revs up rugged mobile phone
Mobile
Land Rover revs up rugged mobile phone
Partnership with Sonim will see the iconic 4x4 car maker follow in the footsteps of digger maker JCB by launching a tough mobile handset.
3 Dec 2008
BBC, ITV and C4 VOD project ruled anti-competitive
Network & Internet
BBC, ITV and C4 VOD project ruled anti-competitive
The Competition Commission has provisionally ruled that the planned collaborative video on-demand service from the three TV companies would stifle riv…
3 Dec 2008
HTC Touch HD
Mobile
HTC Touch HD
Has HTC finally created a viable competitor to the iPhone, or is the Touch HD just another good-looking phone that struggles to cope with Windows Mobi…
2 Dec 2008
Twitter rejects Facebook offer
Network & Internet
Twitter rejects Facebook offer
The popular micro blogging service admitted holding talks with the social networking giant about a possible takeover, but has subsequently rejected th…
26 Nov 2008
BBC to live stream main TV channels
Network & Internet
BBC to live stream main TV channels
BBC 1 and BBC 2 will be available for live viewing online as part of a 12-month trial, but questions remain over whether Auntie can actually enforce t…
20 Nov 2008
IBM eyes up Transitive buy
Server & storage
IBM eyes up Transitive buy
More diversification at Big Blue as it prepares to snap-up virtualisation technology vendor Transitive.
19 Nov 2008
Veeam unveils Configurator update for VMware ESX
Server & storage
Veeam unveils Configurator update for VMware ESX
New config management tool aims to plug the gaps in VMware’s own tools for ESX Server.
18 Nov 2008
Carphone ponders TalkTalk sell-off
Mobile
Carphone ponders TalkTalk sell-off
The retailer’s fixed-line and broadband provider could be worth as much as £900 million if floated or sold to a private equity buyer.
17 Nov 2008
3 unveils INQ 1 Facebook phone
Mobile
3 unveils INQ 1 Facebook phone
The first handset from the new INQ phone maker features online and offline Facebook browsing integrated with social media and messaging services.
13 Nov 2008
Support price hikes will put pressure on SAP users
Server & storage
Support price hikes will put pressure on SAP users
With the first of a series of planned support price rises due at the end of the year, the SAP User Group has been working with SAP to broker a user-fr…
12 Nov 2008
Hydrogen fuel cell to provide office power
Business strategy
Hydrogen fuel cell to provide office power
Environmental technology centre in Yorkshire will use the cell as a proof of concept to show that hydrogen is a viable source of energy.
10 Nov 2008
Cable & Wireless halts demerger plan
Network & Internet
Cable & Wireless halts demerger plan
Blaming the weak economic climate, the British telco has postponed plans to break the company into two.
10 Nov 2008
Virgin Media adds 8,300 customers
Network & Internet
Virgin Media adds 8,300 customers
Subscriber numbers remain good at the cable operator, but reports suggest content business will be sold.
7 Nov 2008
Siemens to sell PC stake to Fujitsu
Software
Siemens to sell PC stake to Fujitsu
The Fujitsu Siemens joint venture will now be wholly owned by Japan’s Fujitsu after Siemens sells off its stake.
4 Nov 2008
NetSuite revenues rise again
Software
NetSuite revenues rise again
Sales and new customer numbers are up as companies turn to hosted apps to save money.
4 Nov 2008
Vodafone launches compact broadband dongle
Mobile
Vodafone launches compact broadband dongle
Combined dongle and flash drive is launched alongside a new low-user price plan and discounts for long-term contracts.
4 Nov 2008
Analysis: Silicon Valley looks to election to lift economic
Business strategy
Analysis: Silicon Valley looks to election to lift economic
The US tech industry is looking for help from the presidential candidates, as the economic woes of the nation are taking their toll on the sector with…
4 Nov 2008
NetSuite targets SAP users with deep discounts
Network & Internet
NetSuite targets SAP users with deep discounts
Software as a service provider goes after more CRM switchers with offers of 50 per cent off current costs.
3 Nov 2008
Photos: Windows 7 new features and interface
Software
Photos: Windows 7 new features and interface
Following on from the announcement of Windows 7, IT PRO brings you first-hand screenshots of the pre-beta release showing the new capabilities and new…
29 Oct 2008
Online grocery shopping gets the Tesco API treatment
Software
Online grocery shopping gets the Tesco API treatment
The British grocery giant shows off its future view of how PC-savvy shoppers will be able to shop online for groceries and manage the household.
29 Oct 2008
BBC set for iPlayer overhaul
Network & Internet
BBC set for iPlayer overhaul
Auntie reveals plans for Live Mesh-based upgrade to the popular video and audio on-demand service.
29 Oct 2008
Windows 7 sounds death knell for Vista
Software
Windows 7 sounds death knell for Vista
Microsoft reveals the timeline and next version of its desktop Windows operating system, effectively marking the beginning of the end for its troubled…
28 Oct 2008
Windows 7 live blogging from Microsoft PDC
Software
Windows 7 live blogging from Microsoft PDC
Live coverage of the second keynote presentation from Microsoft's key developer event in Los Angeles, focusing on Windows 7
28 Oct 2008
Dot Net analyses Wikipedia in the cloud
Server & storage
Dot Net analyses Wikipedia in the cloud
A British software development firm is among the first to produce a bespoke, data-intensive application running on Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing p…
28 Oct 2008
Microsoft gets ready for Paris
Server & storage
Microsoft gets ready for Paris
New developer tools and unified communications priorities revealed for the next versions of Microsoft’s main communication server products.
28 Oct 2008