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Microsoft In 2010: Windows 7, Bing And Cloud Computing
Cloud computing could boost Microsoft's market share in the enterprise, but the company could struggle in other areas, notably the smartphone space
Tories Look To Connect With Voters Via Crowdsourcing Platform
The Conservative Party have offered a one million pound cash prize for developers that can create a website to ‘harness the wisdom' of the general public, in order to test Government policies
Government Reveals True Cost Of Filesharing Clampdown
The Government has revealed that its Internet piracy measures will cost consumers £500 million, or an additional £25 a year for each broadband connection
Obama Finally Appoints US Cyber-Security Chief
U.S. President Barack Obama has chosen Howard Schmidt to step into the role of cyber-security coordinator
Companies Warned About Christmas Switch Off
If British businesses were to switch off their electronic equipment in empty offices during the Christmas period, they could save up to £110 million
Wind-Powered Data Centre Launched in Illinois
Other World Computing (OWC) has become the first US data centre operator to run its entire operation using an on-site wind turbine
Hungary Backs Open Standards But Lags On Open Source
Hungary's decision to back open standards is seen as evidence that the government is ahead in adopting open approaches to IT, but some experts are skeptical about the announcement
BT Targets Olympic Deadline For NGA Rollout
The rollout of superfast broadband is ahead of schedule and BT has said it should be installed in 40 percent of homes in time for the 2012 Olympic Games
Microsoft CFO Drives Off To GM
Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell will become the vice chairman and chief financial officer of General Motors in 2010, with plans to step down from his position at Microsoft on 31 Dec.
EU Breaks Down National Boundaries With Telecoms Rules
Borders no longer count when it comes to providing telecoms services across Europe says the European Union, with new rules covering broadband provision and file-sharing
Illegal File-Sharing Rife In UK, Claims BPI
Illegal file-sharing is as widespread as ever, despite plans for new government legislation to cut off pirates, but Rage Against the Machine proves there is still hope for legal downloading
VMware Survey Touts Virtualisation Benefits
A VMware survey has, somewhat predictably, touted the benefits that virtualisation can offer small to medium businesses
UK Government e-Borders Scheme In Disarray
The government's decision to gather personal data on every traveller into and out of the UK is under threat from EU rules concerning free movement
Iraqi Militants Hack US Predator Drones
Militants have hacked Predator drone feeds using software that costs less than $30, but US military officials insist hackers have not been able to disrupt the drone missions
IBM Says Disability No Barrier To Career In Tech
IBM is pushing its equal opportunities policy but has been hit by anti-discrimination rules in the past
Oracle Set To Win Battle For MySQL
The standoff between Oracle and the antitrust regulators of the European Commission has finally been broken, according to knowledgeable sources, and that an agreement is imminent.
Research Points To 2010 Tech Job Recovery
IT workers can expect to see more jobs open up in 2010, but companies are continuing to be cautious about staffing and spending, two recent studies show
FTC Slaps Intel With Anticompetitive Lawsuit
Intel's lawyers are set for a busy Christmas after the US Federal Trade Commission said it is suing the chip giant for hampering competition
JISC Issues ‘Top Tips’ For Green IT Department
With tough targets looming over carbon emissions, a list of simple steps has been compiled for IT departments looking to save energy
HP: IT Will Never Return To Pre-Crisis State
Traditional spend and approaches to IT have been irreversibly changed by the financial crisis and IT departments must react accordingly, HP warns
HP Unwraps Cloud Computing Christmas Presents
Amid the Christmas markets and festive spirit of Hamburg, HP has taken the wrapping off new software designed to better integrate the management of physical and cloud infrastructure.
MPs Join Protest Over McKinnon Extradition
The Liberal and Conservative leaders protest outside the Home Office, while the Home Secretary says hacker Gary McKinnon must face charges
White House Agrees To Restore Bush-Era Emails
With the cooperation of the Obama administration, Executive Office of the President agrees to restore 94 days of missing Bush era e-mails
Stratus Makes Cash Pledge For Fault-Tolerant Server
Stratus is so confident in its ftServer 6300, that it has pledged to pay $50,000 for any customer that experiences unexpected downtime
Spiceworks Updates Free Management Software
After witnessing an increased take-up of its free IT management software, Spiceworks has expanded its capabilities
IT: Do We Save The World – Or Save Our Jobs?
The IT industry believes that smart technology can reduce CO2 emissions, but Peter Judge wants to know: did they ask the CIOs whether they actually have the time and influence to do the job?
Europe Talks Tough On Piracy and Copyright
Organised criminals are "freeloading on the ingenuity" of others, according to the European Commission
Rival Adds To IBM’s Mainframe Legal Woes
Neon Systems is suing IBM, claiming Big Blue's anticompetitive behavior violated trademark laws and cost Neon business
IT Plays Crucial Role During Recession, Finds Accenture
Businesses have heavily reliant on their IT infrastructure to see them through the worst of the economic downturn, a study from Accenture has found