November 2008 News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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" 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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' 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 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 strategiesEC to invest in business communications technologies
'Energy efficient' VoIP processor launched
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
Lib Dems uncover "shocking" lack of care over data storage
Data storage failures lead to further losses
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
EU invites data centres to help fight climate change
Minister welcomes EU data storage regulations
Business Continuity Conference announced for London
Microsoft announces new cloud hosting services
Seminars stress the importance of business continuity
Credit Suisse signs up to managed hosting agreement
LSE signs disaster recovery agreement
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'
VoIP performance examined by new e-guidebook
Tech support 'top consideration' for SME business broadband subscribers
How WAN can enhance companies' green strategies




