October 2009 News Archive

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• 30 Oct 2009 Disconnection a toothless threat for filesharers
  Young people who have grown up with filesharing are unlikely to be put off by the threat of disconnection, it has been claimed.

• 30 Oct 2009 Mintel warns of stifled retail sector in 2010
  A new government in 2010 is likely to make it tough for the retail sector to thrive, it has been claimed.

• 30 Oct 2009 Firms desire cloud computing control
  Many companies are seeking greater levels of cloud computing control before they make investments in this area, it has been claimed.

• 28 Oct 2009 Social networking sites causing productivity drain
  UK firms are losing an estimated £1.38 billion per year due to their employees spending time on social networking sites, it has been reported.

• 28 Oct 2009 Firms concentrating on people and services
  Many UK firms are reviewing their business strategies in an attempt to encourage growth, it has been reported.

• 28 Oct 2009 Private firms concerned about tax regime
  The majority of UK private businesses are concerned about stability of the domestic tax regime, claiming it fails to support their activities.

• 27 Oct 2009 Economist shock at GDP figures
  A leading economist has described the UK's latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures as "terrible".

• 27 Oct 2009 CBI says apprenticeships should be a priority
  Businesses need to continue taking on apprentice workers to keep the UK jobless rate down, it has been claimed.

• 27 Oct 2009 Mobile phones now essential devices
  Mobile phones have become an essential technology device for businesses and consumers, it has been claimed.

• 26 Oct 2009 Firms warned not to ignore business continuity planning
  Business continuity planning is essential for firms of all sizes, company bosses have been told.

• 26 Oct 2009 Employer warning over Christmas party responsibilities
  Company bosses should ensure they take all the necessary precautions ahead of the Christmas party, it has been suggested.

• 26 Oct 2009 Universal 2Mbps broadband not sufficient for the changing world
  The government may have missed its opportunity to make a real difference to consumers and businesses through fast fibre broadband, it has been suggested.

• 23 Oct 2009 Businesses urged to be more transparent
  Companies have a lot of work to do to rebuild consumer trust in the coming months and years, it has been claimed.

• 23 Oct 2009 PwC calls for UK budget deficit to be trimmed
  Government action is needed on debt before the UK sees its pensions crisis worsen, it has been claimed.

• 23 Oct 2009 No change in retail sales during September
  Retail sales remained stagnant for the second successive month during September, official figures have indicated.

• 22 Oct 2009 Positive reports for Windows 7
  An IT commentator has given a positive initial review of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system.

• 22 Oct 2009 Firms set to review balance sheet practises
  Many firms are set to alter their balance sheet practises in response to the global economic downturn, it has been reported.

• 22 Oct 2009 Firms failing to sift through customer feedback
  Many businesses are failing to make the best use of customer feedback, it has been claimed.

• 21 Oct 2009 Business intelligence needs to evolve
  Business intelligence tools must evolve if they are to achieve their potential, it has been suggested.

• 21 Oct 2009 Scareware sites a new threat to computer users
  Internet fraudsters are encouraging computer users to download fake anti-virus programmes in a bid to steal from their accounts, it has been reported.

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