UK broadband growth plans criticised
The government’s broadband strategy risks leaving many communities behind by focusing on speed over reach of service a Lords committee has warned.The UK could miss…
Baidu profits jump as online advertising growth continues
China’s largest internet search engine Baidu, has reported a 70% jump in profits in the second quarter with continued growth in its online advertising revenue.The…
Google reports sales and profits increases
Google Inc has reported an increase in sales and profits for the three months to the end of June in its first results statement since…
Multi screen approach required for online marketing
The multi device revolution is here and online marketers must ensure they understand consumer behaviour if they are to achieve sales and profits.The days of…
Microsoft in £4 billion online marketing writedown
Microsoft has written down the value of an online advertising firm it bought five years ago by £4 billion ($6.2 billion).Microsoft bought Aquantive for $6.3…
Companies need bold action to grow survey finds
The latest survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) finds that while the UK economy remains weak- businesses are growing.Director general John Longworth called…
Inexperienced Indian tech operative’s blunder led to RBS banking meltdown
A serious error committed by an “inexperienced operative” caused the IT meltdown which crippled the RBS banks last week, a source familiar with the matter…
Nat West computer glitch- a disaster waiting to happen
The STILL ongoing computer “glitch” was an attempt by the RBS bank to save money by sacking skilled UK staff and offshoring to fewer, cheaper,…
UK has wrong focus on cybercrime
The UK Government should focus more funds on policing the internet and less on anti virus software and snopping according to new research.Computer scientists at…
Proposed UK snoopers’ charter faces severe criticism
Civil liberty groups and ISPs have voiced severe criticism over the newly published Data Communications bill aka snoopers’ charter. The controversial bill extends the type…