Stories by Staff - Page 46
Touching base
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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iam
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cybersecurity
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it services
Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.
Review: AVG Internet Security 9.0
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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avg technologies
The latest version of AVG's Internet security suite is faster than its predecessor in every way, with shorter boot-up and scan times.
Review: Kaspersky Internet Security 2010
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kaspersky
Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 impresses with ease of installation, a user-friendly interface, and unique 'gamer' and 'safe' modes, despite some speed issues.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2010
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
Norton Internet Security 2010 impresses with quick install and a clever use of global data to fight malware, albeit being a tad resource-heavy.
Distributor Soft Solutions launches own product
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
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dr
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cloud services
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storagecraft
Distributor Soft Solutions transitions to vendor, launching the Business Continuity Appliance to address SMEs' gaps in cost-effective hardware failure recovery.
Security alert for Internet Explorer
Wed, 25th Nov 2009
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martech
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software development
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microsoft
Microsoft races to fix a critical flaw in Internet Explorer, affecting various Windows versions, urging users to update protections.
Bayonetta demo inbound
Tue, 24th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
SEGA announces playable demo of Bayonetta hitting Xbox Live and PSN on December 3rd. Perfect scores from EDGE and Famitsu. Retail release on Jan 8th.
Bebo UK offers one-click child protection
Fri, 20th Nov 2009
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online safety
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report
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young people
Bebo introduces 'CEOP Report' button for UK users, allowing instant reporting of child abuse and grooming online, enhancing child protection measures.
Cyberwar exposed
Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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chillisoft
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distributors
National Journal unveils cyberwar realities, differentiating between cyberwarfare's role in conflict and cybercrime's impact.
IT spending to grow
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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bi
Despite a dismal year for IT spending with a 5.2% global decline, Gartner predicts a rebound in 2010 with a 3.3% increase, reaching USD $3.3 trillion.
HP to acquire 3Com
Thu, 12th Nov 2009
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
In a move that will disrupt the networking industry, Hewlett-Packard has entered into an agreement to buy network, switching, routing and security.
Scareware dominates October threats
Tue, 10th Nov 2009
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
According to the latest Fortinet report, scareware tactics dominated the October threat landscape and were four times more prominent than in September.
More Windows patches this week
Mon, 9th Nov 2009
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microsoft
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windows
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security vulnerabilities
Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.
Modern Warfare 2 PC multiplayer capped at 18 players
Thu, 5th Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Infinity Ward confirms maximum of 18 players for PC version of Modern Warfare 2, dropping from 32 in previous game.
Left 4 Dead 2: First impressions
Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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chillisoft
I've just been dropped off by boat with three other fellow survivors onto a pier on the outskirts of New Orleans.
Plan-b opens standby facility in Wellington
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Plan-b has unveiled Wellington's most advanced standby facility, ensuring business continuity with 70 fully-equipped workstations for client use.
Axon commits to Windows 7
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
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partner programmes
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education, learning & training
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windows 7
Axon rolled out Windows 7 on all 270 machines in just 38 days, overcoming driver issues and saving costs by upgrading only 6% of their fleet.
Scareware on the rise
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet's September report found a spike in the number of scareware malware and several new computer vulnerabilities.
Google Wave riders vulnerable, Imperva says
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Data security specialist company Imperva said that cybercriminals will be looking to exploit users of Google's Wave technology, specifically Wave web searches.
MOT signs with Revera
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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network infrastructure
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software development
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revera
The Ministry of Transport has extended its ICT agreement with Revera, making it one of the company's top clients.