Microsoft claims adoption numbers match those of Windows 7
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2013
Apple Preparing Cheaper iPhone – Report
Apple is apparently working on a lower-end iPhone to compete with cheaper alternatives
Malicious Android Porn Apps Get 1 Million Google Play Downloads
Regretting downloading “Porn Sexy Models Wallpaper” now?
CES 2013: Huawei’s First Windows Phone Revealed
Huawei reveals first Windows Phone device and smartphone with the world's largest screen
MPs Unsettled By Potentially ‘Fatal’ Government Cyber Warfare Strategy
We rely on heavily on badly-protected technology, say MPs
Amazon To Hire 100 More Staff In London
The company expands its LoveFilm and Pushbutton operations
IBM Cools Data Centres With Unchilled Tapwater
IBM researchers cut the cost of water cooling for data centres, by allowing sites to use unchilled tapwater
IBM UK Appoints New Boss
IBM has named Australian David Stokes to head up its operations here in the United Kingdom
CES 2013: Early Warning For IT Managers
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show still acts as a valuable early warning system for IT managers, argues Wayne Rash
NSA ‘PerfectCitizen’ Program Prompts Privacy Fears
The National Security Agency (NSA) has refused to clarify whether its new program will monitor private networks
Google FTC Decision Prompts Whistleblower Probe
The constant leaks during the FTC probe of Google has prompted political scrutiny by an angry congressman
Fortinet Security Blade Targets Data Centres
Fortinet has released a new security blade aimed at large data centres and managed security service providers
Samsung Expects Fifth Record Quarter
South Korean firm says it now sells 500 phones per minute
Criminal Gangs Make €1.5bn A Year From EU Card Fraud
US is biggest cause of EU woes
Chinese Pirate Admits Selling Software Worth $100M
Xiang Li sold software that retails for thousands of dollars for as little as $20
FTTH Conference 2013
The 10th anniversary edition of the FTTH Conference will focus on a variety of topics, including FTTH-enabled services and applications that improve end-user experience and quality of life, and allow the private and public sectors t ...
MPs Bemoan ‘Tax Avoidance’ Amongst Top Government IT Suppliers
Accenture and Capgemini say they are doing nothing wrong, as MPs vent frustration
World Economic Forum Warns Of “Digital Widlfire” Global Threat
Spread of false information over social networks a major cause for concern in coming years
CES 2013: Dell Announces ‘Project Ophelia’ Thin Client Platform
The tiny device transforms any compatible display into a work/play PC
CES 2013: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Burns Up Microsoft
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 impressed Peter Judge, but the CES 2013 keynote raises questions about consumer and business technology
CES 2013: Qualcomm Launches Super-fast Low-Power Snapdragon 800
CES 2013 keynote features Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 super-chip, along with Guillermo Del Toro and Steve Ballmer
Dropbox Adds To Windows 8 App List
Dropbox has debuted its official Windows 8 app
CES 2013: Sony Announces Premium Waterproof Xperia Z
Homeland, in full HD, underwater. Enough said.
ALL IN THE CLOUD Thailand 2013
Based on the big success of ALL IN THE CLOUD Asia 2012, we are proud to announce that ALL IN THE CLOUD Thailand 2013 (ACT 2013 www.allinthecloud.org/thailand) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, March 5 – 6, 2013.
Internet Explorer Under Siege As Microsoft Struggles To Fix Its Fix
IE flaw being actively exploited by hackers who hit Google in 2009 and Microsoft is struggling to offer adequate protection
Apple App Store Hits 40 Billion Downloads
Apple's App Store has seen more than 40 billion downloads since its launch, with 20 billion in 2012, and 2 billion in December alone
Apple iOS Extends US Market Lead
Apple's domination of the US mobile OS market grew in November, surpassing the 50 percent mark for the first time, while Android hit 75 percent of global sales, according to Kantar Worldpanel ComTech
Expert Sees Rise Of Personal Cloud Services This Year
Personal cloud services are taking off, says Progress Software's John Goodson
CES 2013: HP Introduces Envy Monitor, Sleekbooks, Pocket DVR
At CES HP has shown a pocket DVR player that can store 16 movies, as well as the first standalone monitor to include Beats Audio
Barclays To Save ‘Billions’ With Own Cloud And Open Source
Who would have thought that free software saves money?