TechTarget News - Week of Jan 29, 2012
Mon Jan 30, 2012
MEP quits as thousands protest ACTA signing
A European MP has resigned after thousands of people in Poland protested against the international anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA)
Mon Jan 30, 2012
ICO fines Midlothian Council £140K for data breaches
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed its highest penalty yet of £140,000 on Midlothian Council for breaching personal data
Mon Jan 30, 2012
Oracle and SAP worst for government ERP cost differences
Oracle and SAP have been singled out as having the most inconsistent prices for ERP systems across government departments.
Mon Jan 30, 2012
Microsoft puts Blackberry service on Office365
Businesses running Microsoft Office 365 can now access Exchange Online on their BlackBerry smartphones.
Tue Jan 31, 2012
Website launched to monitor cloud computing suppliers
A website has been launched that will monitor the performance of specialist cloud computing suppliers and compare them against traditional IT suppliers.
Wed Feb 1, 2012
Shared services model puts focus on external customer
For Owens Corning CIO David Johns, a shared services model is key to a low-cost, high-value IT and business services delivery strategy.
Thu Feb 2, 2012
Cisco unveils product consolidation plan
Cisco has unveiled details of the product line consolidation it hopes will turn around the company after its struggles with poor financial performance.
Thu Feb 2, 2012
Ofcom reports UK improvement in broadband
Boris Johnson says people should go to the pub to avoid massive rush-hour delays during the Olympics, but perhaps teleworking would be better for business
Fri Feb 3, 2012
St. Helens and Knowsley NHS trust signs £1.3m storage deal
St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has signed a £1.3m deal with EMC as part of its five-year plan to overhaul its storage infrastructure.
Fri Feb 3, 2012
Volkswagen UK CIO leaves to go nuclear
Nick Gaines, formerly CIO at Volkswagen UK, has left the car firm to join Ultra Electronics Nuclear Control Systems.
Fri Feb 3, 2012
Microsoft spurs Browsium to rewrite tool for running IE6 on Windows 7
Microsoft has spurred Browsium to rewrite its tool for running IE6 on Windows 7, limiting the security threat posed by continued use of IE6.