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Individuals 'need to manually update security'

It is important for people to manually update the network security settings on…

Flexible working requires 'good support network'

Employers need to ensure support levels are good, an expert has claimed, after it…

Twitter marketing is 'growing quickly'

Companies are using broadband to access Twitter at an increasing rate, an expert…

Windows 7 'exceeding customer's expectations'

Individuals who are trading online are delighted with the quality of Windows 7, it…

Cloud computing 'provides efficiency' for SMEs

Business broadband can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use…

Good network security 'invaluable'

The importance of good network security has been highlighted by statistics from…

Flexible working 'a sensible move for small business'

Flexible working is an invaluable tool in helping small businesses succeed, an…

Security risks 'not just limited to Windows'

Network security faces greater challenges on Microsoft than other software packages,…

'More openness' needed to improve online security

Online network security will be improved if more people come forward and talk…

Smartphones 'will see social media usage expand'

The use of smartphones, such as the BlackBerry, is opening the door for social…

Flexible working 'has to be well thought out'

It is important that individuals understand what applications they need to have in…

Super-fast broadband 'to benefit rural areas'

The introduction of super-fast broadband could be a big benefit to rural economies,…

Data privacy issues 'are important'

Users should have the right to know what happens to their personal data and who…

Smartphones are becoming 'location aware'

Mobile broadband users who regularly employ their phones to connect to the internet…

VoIP must be 'embraced'

Mobile providers have to embrace voice over internet protocol (VoIP), an expert…

Smartphones 'will dominate the mobile market'

Smartphones will take over the mobile market as there is so much that can be done…

People's online privacy 'needs to be respected'

It is up to companies to provide online security for people's private data, an…

Investment 'needed in high-speed broadband'

The government should focus on developing broadband that has a fast internet…

People 'cannot be expected to secure their Wi-Fi'

It is "extremely unrealistic" to expect consumers to ensure the…

Privacy settings 'need to be secure'

People need to make sure they utilise privacy settings when on social networking…

Cloud computing is "mainstream"

Business broadband users are already benefiting from cloud computing, an expert…

Next-generation broadband 'needs interest'

If there is a demand for next-generation broadband then it will be provided, an…

VoIP 'can be made secure with simple steps'

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) offers less problems as a "common…

Flexible working 'will continue to be used'

Flexible working is set to continue, regardless of how the jobs market improves, it…

Securing wireless broadband 'is key'

Triangulation should be used to secure a wireless broadband connection, an expert…

Smartphones can be used to improve security

A higher level of data security is possible from a smartphone when compared to a…

Increased digital data 'will see services grow'

Services such as Google will increase in size to cope with the swell in the amount…

SEO 'to become big online player'

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is to play an increasingly important role as…

Businesses 'need high-quality online security'

Businesses that want to have good online security need to trust the provider, an…

Cloud computing 'offers universal access'

Businesses that use cloud computing through broadband will be able to get…

Companies 'need malware education'

Business need to have an understanding of malware if they want to improve…

Flexible working 'could have saved millions during volcano'

Companies would not have lost as much money due to volcanic ash coming from Iceland…

Quantum encryption technology 'could be perfectly secure'

Quantum encryption technology will be used in the workplace within the…

Flexible working to increase

The use of flexible working strategies is likely to increase over the next 12 months,…

Data quality 'is vital for good business'

Companies need to focus on their data quality, an expert has claimed, which could…

Companies 'need to find spam solution'

Businesses that want to protect data security need to focus on both human…

Flexible working 'being endorsed by businesses'

Flexible working is being supported by more and more businesses, a new survey…

Converged security strategies 'will be essential in the future'

Companies looking to implement an efficient business data protection strategy need…

Flexible working 'could boost firms' productivity'

Providing workers with the option to work from home may boost productivity, new…

Urban areas need to get high-speed broadband first'

High-speed broadband access should be concentrated on urban areas initially, an…

Internet 'can be used to develop brands'

Companies need to utilise broadband effectively if they want to develop a brand,…

Companies 'need to offer high-quality data'

Businesses that do not offer a satisfactory web hosting experience may lose customers…

Businesses are 'turning to VoIP'

Business are rethinking their telecom strategy and increasingly turning to fast…

Security needed 'to prevent data breaches'

Browser security products and the prevention of phishing attacks are two of the…

Quick broadband 'needs to be rolled out'

Super-fast broadband needs to be rolled out "as soon as possible", it has…

"Strong business case" for offering flexible working

There are many advantages available to firms that permit flexible working for…

Flexible working 'key to parents' ambitions'

The government wants to see businesses do more to encourage flexible working, it…

Internet advertising revenues increase in 2009

The importance of having a fast internet connection has been highlighted…