Websense sees social media identity theft as a growing threat for 2012. Eric Doyle argues that it is a present and growing danger
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Managing The Mobile Platform Diversity Challenge
Mobile device management of disparate platforms needs careful thought. J. Gerry Purdy looks at how IT managers can take control
EC Calls For European Copyright Revamp
European Commission vice president Neelie Kroes has argued that current copyright system is not working
Remote Working Could Boost Efficiency, Says Govt
Initiative aims to encourage workers to use technology to lighten their travel load
Facebook’s Data Centre Awarded LEED Gold
Facebook's data centre has been praised for its energy efficiency, despite criticism from Greenpeace
Cloud Security Compliance List Attracts Star Players
Google, Microsoft and others have signed up to the CSA's Star list of security-compliant cloud providers
Google Upgrades Mobile Mgt To Include iOS
Google has upgraded its mobile management services to include Android, iOS and Windows Mobile
SMBs Opt For Fragmented “Unified Communications”
Businesses continue to opt for disparate UC products with a pick and mix approach
Ruling Allows US Authorities Unwarranted Access To Any Stored Data
A court ruling ordering Twitter to hand over an Icelandic MP's private data has broader repercussions
Cryptocard Buys GrIDsure Tokenless Patents
Tokenless authentication patents to help Cryptocard grow in SMB market
Cyber-Crime Data Slips Through The Met
Cyber-crime data is lost because victims refuse to report breaches, Metropolitan Police told Commons
Vendors Are Blocking Data Centre Energy Cuts
Data centres could run hotter and save energy, if vendors published accurate product information, a report says
IBM Makes Blue Gene/Q Official
Big Blue's 100 petaflop Blue Gene is also green, giving two gigaflops per Watt.
SQL Skills And IT Architects Are In Demand
London unsurprisingly has highest demand for IT jobs, and SQL skills are most sought-after
Rambus Loses Suit Against Tech Rivals
A business model based on litigation is risky - Rambus loses more than half its stock value
nCircle Opens PureCloud Security Scanning Service
The service automatically discovers systems and devices on the network and scans for exposures to risk
Intel Expanding Motherboards For Business And HPC
Intel’s EPSD unit will grow its motherboard and chassis offerings and software capabilities in 2012
OpenSUSE 12.1 Release Launched
Adds Gnome 3.2 desktop and new functionality turns ownCloud from interesting idea to useable tool
Network Storage Servers For SMBs From WD
The pre-configured 4TB-8TB DX4000 Sentinel can connect to public clouds or provide a local private cloud
Thai Floods, Economy To Hurt Chip Shipments
Analysts are scaling back their Q4 chip forecasts due to the Thailand floods and gloomy economic outlook
Auction Giant eBay Hits London With West End Shop
Online auction giant eBay is briefly opening a shop in London's West End for a short period of time
Huawei Cleared Of Racial Discrimination
Huawei has been cleared of racial discrimination by an employment tribunal
Nursery School Loses Pupils’ Data… On Tape
The ICO has slammed a Wolverhampton nursery school which lost records on a tape
SOPA: An Act That Would Break The Internet
The US House Of Representatives' Stop Online Piracy Act would break e-commerce and still fail to prevent piracy, says Wayne Rash
CA Reveals Cloud 360 For Cloud Migration
With a four-step process, 360 promises cloud migration in less than half the time
Google Fixes Gmail App For Apple Devices
Google has repaired and improved its native Gmail for iPhone app, re-releasing it on Apple's App Store
GRC Touts Server Immersion To Heat Offices
A radical way to cool your servers by submerging them in liquid could also potentially heat buildings
IBM Report Points Watson At Gov, Health, Education
Tech Trends report asked developers where advanced data analytics would yield the greatest benefits
Kaspersky Reveals Duqu Origins, Claims Iran Knew
Kaspersky revealed that elements of Duqu have been around since 2007, and Iran knew but didn't tell
Dell Launches Kace Appliances For Midsize Firms
Dell's Kace buyout spawns a range of systems management appliances for midsize businesses