Phil Muncaster

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New encryption technology aims to beat terrorists and organised crime

New encryption technology aims to beat terrorists and organised crime

A new cryptographic technology launched today promises to speed up communication across the internet while maintaining the highest levels of security.
Phil Muncaster Jan 15 2009 6:44AM Security
Tech firms urged to work together to survive downturn

Tech firms urged to work together to survive downturn

Technology companies need to collaborate more effectively if they are to weather the economic storm and guarantee profits.
Phil Muncaster Jan 15 2009 6:39AM Strategy
Lack of discipline killing BPM projects

Lack of discipline killing BPM projects

Over half of business process management (BPM) programmes will fail over the next two years because they are implemented without the supporting disciplines, according to a new report from Gartner.
Phil Muncaster Jan 14 2009 6:42AM Strategy
MelZoo takes on Google with split-screen search

MelZoo takes on Google with split-screen search

The latest in a long line of challengers to Google emerged at the weekend with the launch of a search engine called MelZoo, which has been designed to maximise user productivity.
Phil Muncaster Jan 13 2009 6:44AM Software
Content management key to a greener enterprise

Content management key to a greener enterprise

Effective use of enterprise content management (ECM) tools can improve process efficiencies and boost environmentally friendly practices, according to new research from Gartner.
Phil Muncaster Jan 13 2009 6:44AM Software
Credit crunch hits outsourcing providers

Credit crunch hits outsourcing providers

The deepening financial crisis is having a dramatic effect on the outsourcing market, according to new figures from Compass Management Consulting.
Phil Muncaster Jan 13 2009 6:44AM Financial Services
Financial firms' data security found wanting

Financial firms' data security found wanting

New PwC research urges increased vigilance.
Phil Muncaster Jan 12 2009 6:52AM Storage
Abused IT workers ready to quit

Abused IT workers ready to quit

A quarter of IT staff in small and medium-sized businesses have suffered verbal or physical abuse at work, and many are looking for careers elsewhere, according to new research from IT support firm Connect.
Phil Muncaster Jan 9 2009 12:53PM Training & Development
Sun expands cloud capabilities with Q-Layer buy

Sun expands cloud capabilities with Q-Layer buy

Sun Microsystems has boosted its cloud computing capabilities with the acquisition of Q-Layer, a Belgium-based firm specialising in the automation and deployment of public and private clouds.
Phil Muncaster Jan 8 2009 6:55AM Financial Services
Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts warn against pirated Windows 7

Security experts have urged users to be wary of pirated early versions of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 7 operating system because they may contain malware.
Phil Muncaster Jan 7 2009 6:44AM Software
Trend Micro signs up with BigFix

Trend Micro signs up with BigFix

Content security vendor Trend Micro sought to broaden its appeal to large enterprises today by announcing a partnership deal with security management firm BigFix that will see Trend's endpoint security tools integrated with the BigFix platform.
Phil Muncaster Jan 7 2009 6:44AM Security
VeriSign addresses SSL certificate flaw

VeriSign addresses SSL certificate flaw

VeriSign has moved to address a flaw in its Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certification technology, which could have allowed hackers to create false certificates.
Phil Muncaster Jan 6 2009 6:32AM Security
Most consumers research online before they buy

Most consumers research online before they buy

Two-thirds of online shoppers carry out internet-based research about retailers before making a purchase, yet only half of retailers actually monitor their own reputation, according to new research by 1&1 Internet.
Phil Muncaster Dec 19 2008 2:31PM Software
Jadu CMS goes social

Jadu CMS goes social

UK-based Jadu has become the latest web content management provider to respond to growing demand for social computing capabilities with the launch of a new version of its flagship Jadu CMS.
Phil Muncaster Dec 18 2008 2:51PM Software
Spam to hit record levels in 2009

Spam to hit record levels in 2009

IT security firm Barracuda Networks is predicting that spam volumes will rise to more than 95 per cent of all email in 2009, despite a crackdown on several major spam outfits in recent months.
Phil Muncaster Dec 18 2008 2:51PM Security
Authorities urged to step up scareware crackdown

Authorities urged to step up scareware crackdown

Law enforcers and regulatory authorities were urged today to crack down even harder on companies selling so-called scareware, or risk these threats increasing through 2009.
Phil Muncaster Dec 18 2008 6:34AM Security
W3C launches new web accessibility guidelines

W3C launches new web accessibility guidelines

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has launched a new version of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standard, making it easier to understand and test by firms wishing to comply.
Phil Muncaster Dec 17 2008 6:12AM Strategy
Credit crunch 'good news' for content management buyers

Credit crunch 'good news' for content management buyers

The current financial climate is likely to have a profound impact on the content management industry next year, prompting consolidation and placing buyers in a stronger position to negotiate deals, according to CMS Watch.
Phil Muncaster Dec 17 2008 6:12AM Software
Small firms shun VoIP

Small firms shun VoIP

Small and medium-sized businesses are reluctant to invest in voice over IP (VoIP) systems because of concerns about cost and performance, according to new research released today.
Phil Muncaster Dec 16 2008 6:40AM Telco/ISP
Firefox tops app vulnerability list

Firefox tops app vulnerability list

Mozilla's open-source Firefox browser recorded the highest number of severe vulnerabilities among popular consumer applications this year, according to new research from whitelisting firm Bit9 released today.
Phil Muncaster Dec 13 2008 1:16AM Security

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