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Cloud computing from an outsourced IT team is cost cutting effective
Mar 8, 2013 By ClareSince 2009 many organisations with an internal IT department have found that their IT budgets have been cut while the demand for IT services has increased. This demand at a low cost is exacerbated by the increased utilisation of remote users- away from the internal IT support network. Time...
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Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Operating System available for download
Feb 27, 2013 By ClareInternet Explorer 10 (IE10) is the default browser for both Windows 8 PC and Windows Server 2012. Getting this newest browser to run on anything older has been a very time consuming task for IT company Microsoft. It has taken them 2 years to provide users with a Windows 7 compatible version...
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Daisy Group is contracted to manage 2e2 datacentres
Feb 15, 2013 By ClareScores of jobs could be salvaged today (15/02/2013) through a deal to rescue the data centre operations of 2e2, the collapsed IT services group. AIM-listed communications services firm Daisy Group has been contracted to manage failed 2e2’s datacentres on behalf of Oakley Capital Private...
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Office 2013 Software Suite Launched
Jan 30, 2013 By ClareThe new launch means Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook have been redesigned to work better with touch-screen-controlled computers. It also has an integrated version of the firm’s Skype video chat facility and allows users to add further functions via a new app store. The new IT product...
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Bank Account Raiding Trojan- Trio Accused
Jan 28, 2013 By Clare40,000 computers in the US were infected with a Trojan which worldwide affected over 1 million PCs and was instrumental in stealing millions of dollars. Charges have been filed against 3 individuals: Russian national Nikita Kuzmin, 25, Latvian resident Deniss Calovskis, 27, and Mihai Ionut...
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Google domination of the UK browser market at a 5 year low
Jan 22, 2013 By ClareBut as Google still manages to attract nearly 90% of web search traffic in the UK, their position of no. 1 is not threatened. The Google search engine still dominates the market and James Murray, digital insight manager at analytical Experian Marketing Services says “There are seven times...
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Internet Explorer vulnerability patch released for memory corruption issue
Jan 14, 2013 By ClareThe IT company Microsoft released a patch today for older versions of its Internet Explorer browser, dating back to IE 6, deviating from its normal repair schedule due to the seriousness of the problem. The problem was detected last month and has been exploited since, the quick fix which was...
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The Do Not Disturb App bug fix will be available from 7th January
Jan 3, 2013 By ClareThe 'Do Not Disturb' App is a feature which stops a user's Apple iPhone from making a sound when ringing, receiving texts or notification from others apps between pre- set hours set up by the user but will automatically turn off in time to allow the users alarm to go off. There are fail safes in...
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Retaining old browsers leaves users vulnerable and 1 in 4 are using outdated versions
Nov 12, 2012 By ClareMany people like to retain their current working web browser even after updated versions are released as the form and working elements are well known and familiar. Home users will usually have updated to the new version about a month after the release of a new browser, there are some however who...
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Concerns over Microsofts Surface tab mean Acer delays release of its Windows RT launch
Oct 31, 2012 By ClareThe IT company Acer has stated that the initial release of the Windows RT has been pushed back into the 2 nd quarter 2012 from the 1 st quarter after it expressed concerns regarding Surface which was released by Microsoft on Friday. The IT product Windows RT is similar to the full...
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