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IBM workers barred from cloud rivals

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:30:14 GMT

Big Blue employees must comply with a number of new guidelines to tackle the security risks of BYOD .

Google boss brands government 'net's biggest threat'

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:29:05 GMT

Technology boss Eric Schmidt has warned about the dangers of censoring information.

Wi-Fi network is becoming vital for how firms consume and exchange data

Mon, 28 May 2012 10:21:06 GMT

Wi-Fi is popular among employees that need to travel for their work..

Social media can help a business react to negative feedback

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:38:24 GMT

E-commerce tactics can be supported by social media and it is a good channel for customer service..

Search has made great advances over the last 12 years, says expert

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:37:11 GMT

Businesses need to concentrate on quality content on their websites..

Mothercare looks to e-commerce after £102.9m loss

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:08:41 GMT

The company is planning to axe more than one-third of its stores..

There are differences between how men and women shop online

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:36:33 GMT

E-commerce is used differently by men and women, according to an expert..

ICANN reopens domain names project

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:33:03 GMT

A software glitch had originally halted the process..

Consumers becoming more comfortable with ecommerce

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:23:25 GMT

Chinese consumers are the biggest users of ecommerce, according to a new study. .

Domain name registration hints at iPhone 5

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:51:45 GMT

Apple lodged a complaint with WIPO over the use of iPhone5.com..

E-commerce chief invests £63m in Pinterest

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:33 GMT

Rakuten Ichiba boss Hiroshi Mikitani will use the apply the social site's vision to his online shopping model. .

Know the audience when creating an online presence

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:28:40 GMT

Businesses must be able to communicate effectively with web users through well-optimised sites.

Cloud computing provides disaster protection for SMBs

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:41:25 GMT

A significant proportion of smaller firms use cloud services and virtualisation to safeguard their systems.

E-commerce premium sales to stay strong, research shows

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:51:47 GMT

Figures suggest that online consumers will be resilient in the face of a possible recession.

Cloud computing provides 'flexible, mobile workforce' for SMEs

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:54 GMT

Two-thirds of business managers said that they had implemented, or intended to implement, cloud computing in the workplace.

Google wins domain name dispute with 'cyber-squatter'

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:10:32 GMT

One consumer registered over 750 Google-related domains in "bad faith", the National Arbitration Forum said.

Artemis seeks .secure domain name

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:36:18 GMT

Websites who register with the name will have to go above and beyond when it comes to protecting their users.

Wi-Fi security could be improved with wallpaper

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:34:10 GMT

French scientists have come up with a novel way to protect consumers' networks.

Domain name applications to resume this month, says ICANN

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:56:03 GMT

The TAS is expected to be up and running on May 22nd.

Firms must prioritise social media for online success

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:52:55 GMT

Having an impressive web presence requires a high level of commitment.

E-commerce alternative payments will surge by 2015

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:52:40 GMT

An increasing number of shoppers are using alternative payment methods at home and abroad.

6 in 10 web users 'concerned about privacy'

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:44:07 GMT

One in five British net users delete tracking cookies on a weekly basis.

Mobile e-commerce surges by 254%

Wed, 9 May 2012 16:37:21 GMT

A survey suggests that m-commerce will become increasingly popular in the future. .

Improve data security with staff training

Wed, 9 May 2012 16:35:51 GMT

It is essential to educate employees about the importance of data protection.

ICANN offers refunds after domain name glitch

Tue, 8 May 2012 16:39:40 GMT

The organisation was forced to shut down its application system after a security problem.

E-commerce more resilient than high street in April

Tue, 8 May 2012 16:38:38 GMT

There was significant year-on-year decline in retail figures last month.

Social media enables brands to build a relationship with their customers

Fri, 4 May 2012 10:19:34 GMT

Customer loyalty can be boosted by using social media to contact customers..

Businesses need to be bold and brave when building a brand

Thu, 3 May 2012 10:18:19 GMT

Being unique is one of the keys to building and enhancing a brand..

Businesses need to develop a security plan to protect data

Wed, 2 May 2012 10:35:45 GMT

Firms focusing on ecommerce need to make sure that they are secure..

Domain names can now be registered in 10-year blocks

Wed, 2 May 2012 10:35:04 GMT

The change will benefit owners of extensions like .uk and .co.uk..

ICANN to reveal if new domain names were viewed by competitors

Tue, 1 May 2012 10:19:56 GMT

A software bug resulted in the ICANN deadline for TLD registrations being delayed..

Intranet security needs to be given attention

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:29:56 GMT

Many businesses run an intranet so that staff can access documents and information..

New domain names could give clues to upcoming game

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:31:07 GMT

Two new Rayman games could be on their way, according to fresh domain name registrations..

2-letter Irish internet domains could be used to raise money

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:36 GMT

The IE Domain Registry is considering holding an auction..

Microsoft to give summer preview of Windows 8

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:56:23 GMT

IT managers will be able to see more of Windows 8 in June..

Direct sales could prove fruitful for online companies

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:02:28 GMT

Taking the direct route to customers could be favoured by forward-moving companies..

Companies need to think of the subtle data security attacks

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:57:10 GMT

It is not just money which is being targeted by e-fraudsters..

McDonald's to trial cloud-based mobile payments

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:16:39 GMT

Paybox is testing a new secure transaction servic.

Euro trust mark to reassure e-commerce customers

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:15:22 GMT

The move is intended to improve consumer confidence online.

Go ON UK encourages small firms to get online

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:34:09 GMT

A new campaign aims to turn Britain into a fully digitally literate nation.

Will ICANN's new gTLDs be worth the wait?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:24:18 GMT

Applicants and industry experts alike are eagerly waiting for the new domain names to be revealed.

Go mobile or go home: the dangers of poorly optimised sites

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:36:18 GMT

Badly designed mobile websites undermine the "convenience" factor.

E-commerce firms with poor mobile sites 'haemorrhage customers'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:01:27 GMT

Retailers must adapt to the increasing prevalence of smartphones and tablets.

VMWare virtualisation helps Myron Steves 'withstand disaster'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:58:55 GMT

The Houston-based company was able to save thousands of pounds in third-party recovery costs.

Google Drive rumoured to arrive this week

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:13:54 GMT

Google will release its data storage product this week, according to rumours..

Mobile is "fundamental" to good business practice

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:23 GMT

Firms which do not embrace the mobile world risk falling behind.

BYOD has many benefits

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:59:15 GMT

Firms which allow workers to use personal devices in the office can make significant energy savings.

E-commerce improves company growth

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:51:04 GMT

Being online is essential for company development according to a Boston Consulting Group report.

Toshiba breaches Data Protection Act

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:49:48 GMT

The electronics firm's website leaked the personal details of competition entrants.

Cybercriminals sell malware targeted at hotels

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:47:36 GMT

A new Trojan virus steals credit card data and other personal information from point of sale machines.