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  • HMRC Data Loss Fallout Has Commentators Questioning ID Card

    The lost HMPC records making waves over the last week is resulting in not only the potential exposure of private banking details and major embarrassment for the department in question, but it is also dragging the UK government’s ID card pu...

  • Worldwide Backbone Capacity Running Out?

    A new study by the Nemertes Research Group claims that the Internet could run out of capacity in as little as two years if substantial investments in infrastructure are not made.

  • Running IT like a Business: Is it Time?

    For most businesses there is the IT department and then there is the actual business, news from the Gartner symposium is calling this out of date and laying down the challenge to run IT like a business.

  • Leaked Emails Cost MediaDefender Almost $1 Million

    The fallout from a recent email leak has caused more than just embarrassment for Internet security and anti-piracy firm MediaDefender, as the company has also been hit with US$825,000 (AU$929,500) in damages and legal fees.

  • Amazon Takes a Leap of Faith with Kindle

    The world of electronic books wouldn’t be every major online retailer’s cup of tea, but for Washington based Amazon that’s exactly what they’re attempting to buy into with their new Kindle product.

  • Data Recovery Planning Being Neglected

    According to a new survey by Kroll Ontrack, many companies are neglecting data recovery when formulating their compliance policies and opening themselves up to unnecessary risk.

  • Australian ICT Fit for Global Economy?

    Three days out from Australia’s Federal Election, Gartner analysts have revealed some worrying trends regarding the country’s ICT position in an increasingly globalised economy.