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December 2008 News
Demand 'always exists' for better broadband
Firms looking for business broadband solutions are likely to be receptive to next generation developments in the technology, one expert has claimed.
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Business continuity is 'becoming increasingly popular'
Industry insiders have said that business continuity planning is a rapidly growing market as companies increasingly decide that they cannot afford to lose vital data.
Continue reading: Business continuity is 'becoming increasingly popular'
Employers not embracing advantages of internet
Research released today has revealed that employers are failing to make the most out of the possibilities offered by the internet and are failing to use technology to drive business performance.
Continue reading: Employers not embracing advantages of internet
Business continuity planning is imperative, say experts
IT experts have said that business continuity planning is essential for any business wishing to carry on successfully in challenging times.
Continue reading: Business continuity planning is imperative, say experts
Leading firm appoints business continuity manager
A leading IT consultancy firm has announced the appointment of its first business continuity manager - a move which highlights the growth of the business continuity market.
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Cloud computing is "an evolution in business"
The increasing importance of cloud computing "is heralding an evolution in business", according to one expert.
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DWP considering web hosting solutions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering using web
An industry analyst has hailed voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology, saying it "can undoubtedly reduce businesses' costs. Continue reading: VoIP "can reduce businesses' costs" The launch of the BBC's new live streaming service could be a boon for businesses, but experts have warned that if they do not choose the right business broadband provider, companies could end up paying for content. Continue reading: ISPs could charge for BBC's streaming service, experts warn A hardware firm has announced the launch of a new (voice over internet protocol) VoIP processor which it claims is more energy efficient. Continue reading: 'Energy efficient' VoIP processor launched Jose Manuel Barroso, the head of the European commission (EC) has said that technology and communications technology in particular will play an integral part in Europe's economic recovery. Continue reading: EC to invest in business communications technologies Continue reading: Experts say HMRC data loss 'should have been prevented' Experts have warned that businesses need to take even more precautions about data storage, especially when the data concerned is other people's details. Continue reading: Businesses need to do more to protect data, experts warn On a day when the NHS is being told to seriously reconsider its data storage policies, the Northern Echo has reported that a further 200 patients' records have been lost from a hospital in the north-east. Continue reading: Data storage failures lead to further losses The Liberal Democrats have claimed that NHS data storage practices are "shocking" and have led to incidents of potential serious misconduct. Continue reading: Lib Dems uncover "shocking" lack of care over data storage Scientists working at Queen Mary's College, University of London, have completed an experiment which could help shape the future development of data storage, according to Scientist Daily. Continue reading: Scientists work on improving data storage The government of Singapore has called upon a UK business broadband provider to analyse the quality of the city's broadband services, according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading: UK business broadband expertise needed in Singapore Increasing numbers of Brits are using broadband connections to get online, according to statistics published today, meaning that office broadband use may be becoming increasingly prevalent. Continue reading: Office broadband 'increasing in popularity' An industry analyst has revealed that spending on Ethernet services is rising, as it becomes the technology of choice for businesses. Continue reading: Businesses spending more on Ethernet services Hewlett Packard (HP) have announced the release of a new hardware and software module, the Virtual Flex-10, which it claims will help businesses cut the cost of virtualisation and running virtual servers. Continue reading: HP introduces new Ethernet service module The minister for sustainable development and energy innovation, Lord Hunt, has welcomed the launch of the EU's code of conduct for data centres and data storage, saying that it could help the IT industry play its part in tackling climate change. Continue reading: Minister welcomes EU data storage regulations The EU has asked data centre operators and owners to sign up to a code of conduct, which includes regulations aimed at fighting climate change. Continue reading: EU invites data centres to help fight climate change Leading conference organiser City and Financial have announced they will be running a high profile conference on business continuity and disaster recovery - a move which shows how seriously the question of business continuity is being taken by the city. Continue reading: Business Continuity Conference announced for London Microsoft has announced that two of its leading business software applications will now be available via cloud hosting, for businesses to use online - a move that shows the increasing importance of cloud hosting in today's business IT environment. Continue reading: Microsoft announces new cloud hosting services The Wall Street Journal reports that major Swiss bank Credit Suisse has signed a managed hosting agreement to deliver hosting support for its Advanced Execution Services business - a move that could reflect the increasing importance of managed hosting in today's business environment. Continue reading: Credit Suisse signs up to managed hosting agreement The London School of Economics (LSE) has signed an important disaster recovery agreement with business continuity provider, Computing magazine reports. Continue reading: LSE signs disaster recovery agreement Seminars stressing the importance of business continuity and highlighting the danger of cybercrime are to be held at Newcastle University, the Northern Echo reports. Continue reading: Seminars stress the importance of business continuity Barack Obama has ambitious plans for improving the level of broadband penetration in the US by bringing in business communication techniques at cabinet level, the Boston Globe reports. Continue reading: Obama takes office broadband to the nation Megapath Inc, which provides business internet services to a number of companies across North America, has announced that it now has 250,000 users of its managed SSL VPN. Continue reading: IP services provider announces record number of customers An industry insider has advised firms on how data centre energy bills can be kept to a miniumum. Continue reading: Gartner: How data centre bills can be cut Following a claim made by the search engine giant Google that it is currently the world's largest runner of energy efficient data centres, an expert has said other firms may see fit to challenge this. Continue reading: Google 'issues challenge' to data centres A corporate wide area network (WAN) service allowing businesses to tag and prioritise DSL (digital subscriber line) data traffic has won an award from New Paradigm Resources Group and Pipeline magazine. Continue reading: MPLS and DSL merging project wins award Implementing super-fast broadband into every day process such as work could help to spread demand for the technology across the UK. Continue reading: Business broadband 'to boost next generation demand' According to the results of a new survey, the prime consideration for SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) considering subscribing to business broadband is the level and quality of technical support included in the package. Continue reading: Tech support 'top consideration' for SME business broadband subscribers Harnessing wide area network (WAN) optimisation can enhance a strategy to make business internet greener, but only if IT departments set it about it in the right way. Continue reading: How WAN can enhance companies' green strategies Businesses looking to demystify the worlds of unified communications and connectivity might like to take note of a new ebook hitting the virtual shelves. Continue reading: VoIP performance examined by new e-guidebook Ethernet services and its usage have been examined by a new report from Research and Markets. Continue reading: Results of Ethernet study announced Contrary to predictions, ten Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) is increasing in popularity, it has been suggested. Continue reading: Popularity of ten Gigabit Ethernet 'booming' A webcast on how businesses can better manage their disaster recovery solutions is being launched by a managed services provider, it has been revealed. Continue reading: Webcast to 'help businesses' with disaster recovery solutions A growing number of companies are using new technology, such as broadband internet conferencing, to reduce the need to travel around the UK, it has been claimed. Continue reading: Firms using video conferencing technology instead of travelling A theatre in Barking has entered the digital era by offering customers free wireless internet access to its customers. Continue reading: Theatre offers customers free Wi-Fi access Data centres could enjoy Ethernet speeds of 10GbE as standard by 2010, according to Burton Group. Continue reading: 10GbE Data Centre Ethernet 'to be main speed by 2010' Businesses in the UK are spending money on disaster recovery programmes that aren't performing to their best abilities, it has been claimed. Continue reading: Money is being wasted on 'inefficient' continuity schemes The installation of next generation of super fast broadband in the UK could bring with it speeds of up to 45Mbps, according to an expert. Continue reading: Next generation broadband 'could bring speeds of 45Mbps' A new report is set to be published this week on the lack of benefits of so-called net neutrality in the European Union, it has emerged. Continue reading: 'Net neutrality' stance blasted by centre Marketers have been warned against advertising mobile broadband and fixed-line as similar entities by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Continue reading: ASA: Fixed-line and broadband not the same thing Business broadband with speeds of 100Mbps has been launched in London by internet service provider Vaioni. Continue reading: New high-speed business broadband service announced Firms should work on their websites to ensure that the consumer gets a feel for the company, as well as guaranteeing them the best experience possible, it has been advised. Continue reading: How to ensure websites are functioning to their potential An expert has been considering the ways in which the technology sector and specifically broadband will be impacted by the slow economy. Continue reading: Jupiter Research: Broadband will not lose out during slow economy Due to traffic rises and an increase in individuals gaining access to the web, Ethernet is set to be "huge", an expert has claimed. Continue reading: Ethernet "is going to be huge" Many managed firewalls used by firms lack the means to fend off malicious software attacks, it has been claimed. Continue reading: F5 Networks: Majority of firewalls cannot handle attacks The number of households operating mobile broadband only is set to surge within the next five years, research has suggested. Continue reading: Mason: Mobile broadband only in one-quarter of homes by 2013 Residents in the south of England will be the first to sample the planned next generation super fast broadband next summer, it has been announced. Continue reading: Next generation broadband 'to be tested next summer' Small to medium sizes enterprises (SMEs) are making more use of the Wider Area Network (WAN) as it is becoming simpler for them to grasp, research has suggested. Continue reading: Firms finding Wider Area Networks 'easier to use' Personal and business broadband customers might be interested to hear Tesco is considering launching its own offering into the mobile broadband market. Continue reading: Tesco 'may offer broadband' to mobile users The deployment of policy tools will increase rapidly throughout the next two years via both wireline and wireless networks, a new report suggests. Continue reading: Policy control to take precedence in future network developments Companies that operate through several channels will gain more benefits in the long term than those only working through on medium, an expert has said. Continue reading: Consumers 'will embrace firms with multi-channel presence' The European Commission has approved a new project which will help to cut connectivity costs by providing international connections to North West Ireland. Continue reading: Connectivity costs to be lowered as EU approves project According to an advisor, small businesses could save up to 50 per cent on their telephone costs by switching to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service. Continue reading: Bandwidth.com: VoIP can save businesses 50 per cent on costs Companies with unmanaged IT systems have been urged to work with specialist providers and ensure they do not fall prey to the credit crunch. Continue reading: Adopting managed services advised during slow economy An expert has predicted that the IT sector will see a lot of shifting of priorities within the next 18 months as the credit crunch impacts upon the industry. Continue reading: 'Major upheavals' to occur in IT sector Despite the advent of video and inactive advertisements, the simple text advert is still provoking responses from a large volume of web users, it has been discovered. Continue reading: Text advertisements 'successful in reaching online users' A UK research team has claimed it has developed a next generation system of networks that should prove virtually impregnable to hackers. Continue reading: Analysts find secure next generation networks The number of British businesses using broadband with speeds over 10Mbps has increased significantly over a short space of time, research has indicated. Continue reading: Business broadband in the UK 'speeding up' Despite being 'in development for a short time' mobile voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is set to become big in the future, it has been claimed. Continue reading: Mobile VoIP 'poised to be big' The head of IT for the Comic Relief charity programme has discussed the details of a virtualisation system implemented this year. Continue reading: Charity spokesman speaks about use of virtualisation Those firms utilising business broadband may be interested to hear the results of new research, which has suggested that over one million devices could come complete with Wi-Fi chips by 2012. Continue reading: Wi-Fi popularity predicted to boom over next four years An advisor has urged businesses to switch to VoIP technology as it is not expensive to install and can prove cheaper than a traditional landline. Continue reading: Businesses advised to switch to VoIP technology Overture Networks has released a new carrier Ethernet aggregation system to help service providers consolidate web traffic, it has emerged. Continue reading: Ethernet transition 'made easier' with launch of new technology The biggest risk to the security of employees' personal data is firms being 'too lax' about its safety, new research has suggested. Continue reading: 'Complacent companies' pose biggest risk to safety of employee records The technology sector is buzzing with rumours that Virgin is set to announce the release of a 50Mbps speed broadband service, it has been reported. Continue reading: Virgin 'may release super broadband service' Phone firm T-Mobile has confessed that it lost the details of 17 million customers after a disc was misplaced two years ago in Germany. Continue reading: T-Mobile: We lost data of 17 million customers Managed data centres are using more and more energy, research by an industry analyst has suggested. Continue reading: IDC: Energy usage in data centres increasing An advisor has claimed that many businesses hesitate when it comes to using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology as they lack confidence in their own knowledge of it. Continue reading: VoIP technology 'feared' by many businesses Mobile phone firm Orange has announced that some of its customers will be eligible to receive free business broadband under their current contracts. Continue reading: Orange: Free business broadband offered to customers Corporate Wider Area Networks (WAN) could be affected in several ways due to the increasing popularity and implementation of cloud technology, it has been claimed. Continue reading: The impact of cloud computing on the corporate WAN discussed Managed data centres need to cut back on their power usage in a bid to be more energy efficient, according to new reports. Continue reading: 'Cut power consumption' managed data centres urged Data centres are in increasingly high demand in the UK, new research has suggested. Continue reading: Sentrum: Demand for data centres increasing Managed services are being increasingly utilised by companies across the globe in order to bolster their methods, it has been reported. Continue reading: Managed services 'popular among businesses' Technology such as USB dongles and 3G cards that allow users to browse the internet from a variety of locations are to be installed in more devices in the future, it has been claimed. Continue reading: More everyday gadgets 'will access internet in future' Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology is to be utilised by Nokia Siemens networks for their new hard and software solutions, it has been announced. Continue reading: Fibre-to-home system 'to be launched by Nokia Siemens Networks' The European Union (EU) has said it intends to ensure everyone will have access to broadband by 2010. Continue reading: EU: We aim to bring broadband to all Those interested in business continuity and risk management strategies have been invited to attend a free course by Cambridge Risk Solutions. Continue reading: Business continuity and disaster management seminar Home computing could be set to change dramatically due to a network of supercomputers and the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), it has been reported. Continue reading: Hadron network 'could revolutionise internet connections' Putting business continuity strategies in place is something of a "hot potato" for small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to experts. Continue reading: Business continuity a "hot potato" for SMEs A survey has revealed that mobile phones have now become more popular than public Wi-Fi spots for accessing broadband internet services. Continue reading: Mobile phone Broadband 'more popular than public Wi-Fi hubs' The "business channel" of the future lies with the internet and e-commerce, an expert has claimed. Continue reading: Online operations 'the future for businesses' Email marketing campaigns are falling short when it comes to delivering for firms, as many of them do not utilise the management systems available to monitor the relationships between clients and companies, it has been claimed. Continue reading: Companies 'missing out' due to ineffective email marketing Plans to introduce a wireless broadband system across Europe have been approved by politicians of the European Union (EU) it has been reported. Continue reading: European-wide wireless broadband 'given the go ahead' Businesses becoming more and more mobile may present themselves with new challenges when it comes to the security of their sensitive data, experts have advised. Continue reading: Data mobility 'a big challenge' for firms A public consultation has been initiated by the European Union (EU) with the aim of focusing on the regulations in place for member states that wish to apply for next generation broadband services. Continue reading: EU opens consultation over next generation broadband regulations Proposals have been published by the UK's Office of Communications (Ofcom) addressing the potential installation of super fast broadband in the country. Continue reading: Ofcom releases UK broadband proposals A new carrier switch has been launched by Nokia Siemens Networks, which will bring Ethernet and greater bandwidths to the wider area network (WAN), it has been announced. Continue reading: Ethernet gets boost from new technology The London Stock Exchange (LSE) experienced connectivity problems this morning which kept its servers down for the longest time since the year 2000, it was reported. Continue reading: London Stock Exchange 'hits connectivity glitch' According to government advisors, equipping Britain with the next generation of broadband will cost around £30 billion. Continue reading: Next generation of broadband has almost '£30 billi Discussions were held in the European parliament this week as to whether Europe should rethink its telecoms regulations and fibre broadband usage. Continue reading: EU considers broadband reforms Those missing out on first generation broadband advances may be interested in the latest recommendations from a major advisor. Continue reading: Broadband-deprived will 'leapfrog' to newer techno Despite its limited success so far, wireless USB (WUSB) has been tipped by an expert to increase in popularity in 2009. Continue reading: WUSB to 'take off next year'ISPs could charge for BBC's streaming service, experts warn
'Energy efficient' VoIP processor launched
EC to invest in business communications technologies
Experts say HMRC data loss 'should have been prevented'
Government experts have admitted that the recent loss of data from HM Revenue & Customs should have been prevented, computing.Businesses need to do more to protect data, experts warn
Data storage failures lead to further losses
Lib Dems uncover "shocking" lack of care over data storage
Scientists work on improving data storage
UK business broadband expertise needed in Singapore
Office broadband 'increasing in popularity'
Businesses spending more on Ethernet services
HP introduces new Ethernet service module
Minister welcomes EU data storage regulations
EU invites data centres to help fight climate change
Business Continuity Conference announced for London
Microsoft announces new cloud hosting services
Credit Suisse signs up to managed hosting agreement
LSE signs disaster recovery agreement
Seminars stress the importance of business continuity
Obama takes office broadband to the nation
IP services provider announces record number of customers
Gartner: How data centre bills can be cut
Google 'issues challenge' to data centres
MPLS and DSL merging project wins award
Business broadband 'to boost next generation demand'
Tech support 'top consideration' for SME business broadband subscribers
How WAN can enhance companies' green strategies
VoIP performance examined by new e-guidebook
Results of Ethernet study announced
Popularity of ten Gigabit Ethernet 'booming'
Webcast to 'help businesses' with disaster recovery solutions
Firms using video conferencing technology instead of travelling
Theatre offers customers free Wi-Fi access
10GbE Data Centre Ethernet 'to be main speed by 2010'
Money is being wasted on 'inefficient' continuity schemes
Next generation broadband 'could bring speeds of 45Mbps'
'Net neutrality' stance blasted by centre
ASA: Fixed-line and broadband not the same thing
New high-speed business broadband service announced
How to ensure websites are functioning to their potential
Jupiter Research: Broadband will not lose out during slow economy
Ethernet "is going to be huge"
F5 Networks: Majority of firewalls cannot handle attacks
Mason: Mobile broadband only in one-quarter of homes by 2013
Next generation broadband 'to be tested next summer'
Firms finding Wider Area Networks 'easier to use'
Tesco 'may offer broadband' to mobile users
Policy control to take precedence in future network developments
Consumers 'will embrace firms with multi-channel presence'
Connectivity costs to be lowered as EU approves project
Bandwidth.com: VoIP can save businesses 50 per cent on costs
Adopting managed services advised during slow economy
'Major upheavals' to occur in IT sector
Text advertisements 'successful in reaching online users'
Analysts find secure next generation networks
Business broadband in the UK 'speeding up'
Mobile VoIP 'poised to be big'
Charity spokesman speaks about use of virtualisation
Wi-Fi popularity predicted to boom over next four years
Businesses advised to switch to VoIP technology
Ethernet transition 'made easier' with launch of new technology
'Complacent companies' pose biggest risk to safety of employee records
Virgin 'may release super broadband service'
T-Mobile: We lost data of 17 million customers
IDC: Energy usage in data centres increasing
VoIP technology 'feared' by many businesses
Orange: Free business broadband offered to customers
The impact of cloud computing on the corporate WAN discussed
'Cut power consumption' managed data centres urged
Sentrum: Demand for data centres increasing
Managed services 'popular among businesses'
More everyday gadgets 'will access internet in future'
Fibre-to-home system 'to be launched by Nokia Siemens Networks'
EU: We aim to bring broadband to all
Business continuity and disaster management seminar
Hadron network 'could revolutionise internet connections'
Business continuity a "hot potato" for SMEs
Mobile phone Broadband 'more popular than public Wi-Fi hubs'
Online operations 'the future for businesses'
Companies 'missing out' due to ineffective email marketing
European-wide wireless broadband 'given the go ahead'
Data mobility 'a big challenge' for firms
EU opens consultation over next generation broadband regulations
Ofcom releases UK broadband proposals
Ethernet gets boost from new technology
London Stock Exchange 'hits connectivity glitch'
Next generation of broadband has almost '£30 billi
EU considers broadband reforms
Broadband-deprived will 'leapfrog' to newer techno
WUSB to 'take off next year'
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