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Security

US accuses Iran of hacking energy companies

48 minutes ago
US accuses Iran of hacking energy companies
The United States has reported a marked increased in attacks on key infrastructure, blaming Iranian state-sponsored hackers and hinting at retaliation.
Business & Finance

Move over, X-Factor: Tech City launches Million Pound Startup competition at Digital Shoreditch 2013

1 hour ago
Move over, X-Factor: Tech City launches Million Pound Startup competition at Digital Shoreditch 2013
London's Tech City has unveiled its answer to The X-Factor, the Million Pound Startup competition, aimed at discovering the best aspiring tech ventures.
Security

Report: Fight against cybercrime is on the right track

2 hours ago
Report: Fight against cybercrime is on the right track
The PandaLabs Quarterly Report for Q1 shows numerous hacks, exploits and malware infections, but also reveals a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to international security co-operation.
Business & Finance

Google joins Facebook in bidding war for map service Waze

4 hours ago
Google joins Facebook in bidding war for map service Waze
GPS mapping app Waze may find itself in the middle of a bidding war between two tech behemoths, with reports suggesting that Google will rival Facebook’s bid to acquire the company.
Business & Finance

Google loses battle to halt Xbox imports over alleged patent infringement

5 hours ago
Google loses battle to halt Xbox imports over alleged patent infringement
The US International Trade Commission has sided with Microsoft over Google's allegations that it infringed a Motorola Mobility patent relating to console technology.

Reviews

Software

Doo (for Mac) review

3 hours ago
Doo (for Mac) review
In the crowded document management space, Doo swaps folders for tags and elegantly interoperates with many online repositories.
Hardware

Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB review

22 May 2013
Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB review
The 840 Pro Series 256GB is the fastest internal SSD we've ever tested, and it comes with a five year warranty as well.
Hardware

ViewSonic PJD6543w review

21 May 2013
ViewSonic PJD6543w review
The PJD6543w WXGA resolution data projector delivers a solid data image quality alongside a good range of connectivity options.
Software

SoftMaker FreeOffice review

20 May 2013
SoftMaker FreeOffice review
FreeOffice is faster and more intuitive than its free competitor LibreOffice, but on an overall level, it's not quite as powerful.
Hardware

BenQ MX518 review

17 May 2013
BenQ MX518 review
Offering portability and a data image quality good enough for typical presentations, the BenQ MX518 is a solid budget projector.

Features

Security

2013 will see an explosion in malware

1 hour ago
2013 will see an explosion in malware
According to German security firm AV-Test, malware levels are going to shoot up this year – with malware getting “personal.”
Business & Finance

Who owns an email? Legal advice for all organisations.

1 hour ago
Who owns an email? Legal advice for all organisations.
In this podcast we offer advice on how to avoid email ownership and privacy problems in your business with Dawn Cherry from the Dispute and Resolution department of Oxley and Coward Solicitors LLP.
Cloud

Addressing the cloud technology skills shortage within UK business

1 hour ago
Addressing the cloud technology skills shortage within UK business
In this podcast we are posing the question, "Are UK businesses struggling to match IT skills with the demands for cloud computing?" To help us answer this Fabio Torlini, VP of Rackspace joins us.
Cloud

Casio's new cloud module for retail unveiled

2 hours ago
 Casio's new cloud module for retail unveiled
On this episode of the ITProPortal podcast we are joined by Guy Boxall, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Casio who are unveiling their new cloud module for retail
Enterprise

How to avoid IT strife with an effective management baseline

3 hours ago
How to avoid IT strife with an effective management baseline
In this article, we discuss about the importance of establishing baseline profiles prior to any IT project in order to manage expectations.

Deals

Hardware

HP Proliant G7 N54L microserver available from £188

21 May 2013
HP Proliant G7 N54L microserver available from £188
Until the end of next month, customers buying HP’s latest microserver can apply for a £100 cashback from a number of retailers.
Hardware

Did Ebuyer “give away” Dell 3330DN laser printers worth £600?

20 May 2013
Did Ebuyer “give away” Dell 3330DN laser printers worth £600?
Over the weekend, a deal surfaced on popular UK retailer Ebuyer which turned up to be one of the best ones of the last few years.
Enterprise

Supermicro RTG RX-M140i server available from £1170

15 May 2013
Supermicro RTG RX-M140i server available from £1170
This company is known mostly for building server motherboards and chassis but lately it has been diversifying.
Enterprise

HP DL580G7 server with 128GB RAM available for less than £18,000

14 May 2013
HP DL580G7 server with 128GB RAM available for less than £18,000
You can make some significant savings by shopping around even when it comes to very high end enterprise servers.
Hardware

BlackBerry Q10 12-month contracts starting from £39 per month

09 May 2013
BlackBerry Q10 12-month contracts starting from £39 per month
You can get BlackBerry’s finest smartphone from less than £40 per month although you will have to pay a rather hefty upfront fee.

Blog

Hardware

The top 5 reasons to invest in an external hard drive

23 May 2013
The top 5 reasons to invest in an external hard drive
From storing downloaded films and music at home to providing a reliable back-up for enterprise data, here are the top five reasons to invest in an external hard drive.
Cloud

How to leverage WAN optimisation for high-performance cloud services

17 May 2013
How to leverage WAN optimisation for high-performance cloud services
Companies around the world and across all market sectors are exploring the possibilities offered by "cloud computing, but how do top executives leverage WAN optimisation to improve performance?
Developer

Google I/O 2013: an Android developer's preview

15 May 2013
Google I/O 2013: an Android developer's preview
With Google I/O 2013 set to kick off later today, a leading Android developer gives his insight into what to expect at the annual conference and how it could affect enterprise.
Cloud

App Creator promises to help enterprises build custom apps in minutes

14 May 2013
App Creator promises to help enterprises build custom apps in minutes
The cloud specialist has launched App Creator, which allows people and organisations to quickly build service-oriented enterprise apps, custom-made to fit various business needs.
Hardware

Bitcoin power: The Bitcoin network now outstrips the top 500 supercomputers combined

14 May 2013
Bitcoin power: The Bitcoin network now outstrips the top 500 supercomputers combined
Bitcoin is a demonstration of the power of distributed computing – but can't we do something more meaningful with all that CPU muscle?