Category Archives: Technology

Pinterest may be worth over $1bn

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Editor

In the world of social media, it would seem that the Facebook domination has a new contender. Pinterest is a social site that allows users to pin pictures and content onto their profiles to create interesting collections, and it has … Continue reading →

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Nintendo announces first annual loss of £329m

Posted on April 28, 2012 by admin

    Nintendo, one of the top names in the world of gaming, have just announced their first ever annual loss of £329m and the rumours are already rife as to how this has come about. The Japanese giant reported … Continue reading →

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Contribution of the IT Sector to the Digital Economy

Posted on April 12, 2012 by alan

            IT encompasses a wide and varied range of employment opportunities and positions, all with one thing in common; computers are at the heart of these jobs in many different shapes and forms. From the … Continue reading →

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The transforming role of the CIO in a business

Posted on March 15, 2012 by alan

Watch this video on YouTube Embedded with WP YouTube Lyte. The word is that intelligent networks can transform the role of the CIO in a business, but finding the correct one with the strategy to fit your needs can be … Continue reading →

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Challenge to Microsoft Skype deal from Cisco

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Cisco, the networking company, stated this week that it will challenge the Microsoft takeover deal of Skype that is valued at $8.5b to help ensure that Microsoft is not able to block users from using other video conferencing companies. Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Europe takes to streets in demonstrations over ACTA

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Thousands of people across Europe have participated in street protests to show their opposition to the new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) that pertains to anti-piracy. Large marches were held in the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany and smaller marches were held … Continue reading →

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Biggest threat to digital economy: malicious software

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

If you own a startup business that utilises computers one of the first things that you should think about is purchasing some type of antivirus software to protect your business assets and your future profits. Many people do not realise … Continue reading →

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