Steve Ranger
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Cloud computing? No thanks, say CIOs
News Three-quarters of companies using "proprietary systems" say downturn has not spurred their interest in cloud models, according to a new survey.
Tags: CRM, IT Manager, Survey, Cloud Computing, Avanade, Steve Ranger, CIO, Silicon.com, information technology, Benefit
What happens when the Internet gets physical?
News How tools such as RFID secure real world will force rethink of IT security implementation, as such devices will mean Internet takes on "physical dimension", says expert.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Cloud computing, RFID, Authentication, Security, Mobile, IT Security, Cell Phone, Storage
Prepare for 64-bit Windows now
Insight Move to 64-bit computing will require "substantial" application recoding, says analyst firm Gartner.
Tags: Microsoft Windows
Cybersecurity: War Games or Mission Impossible?
News The U.S. government aims its sights on the weaknesses of the Internet.
Tags: Network security, Security, Cybersecurity, Conference, cyber security advisor, Steve Ranger, RSA Security Inc., Hathaway, security company, U.S.
UK CIOs still plan investment despite tight budgets
News In the wake of the credit crunch, organizations' caution with IT budgets and discretionary spending could possibly extend to next year's budget planning.
Tags: IT strategy, Investments, IT Budget, Investment, Tool, business productivity, Steve Ranger, Highways Agency, CIO, U.K.
BBC hires Yahoo exec as CTO
News Linwood will be responsible for delivering the BBC's technology strategy, this includes maintenance of the technical infrastructure behind all BBC output and also overseeing the corporation's IT requirements.
Tags: Web sites, Network infrastructure, IT training, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., Social Media, Steve Ranger, social networking, VP, CTO
One million people's details could be culled from UK database
News The European Union rules the United Kingdom has violated human rights by keeping DNA details and possibly fingerprints of about 850,000 people suspected of a crime.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Data security, Database management, DNA, Crime, Home Secretary, European Court, Database, European Union, Steve Ranger
Green still in despite recession
News Despite the slowdown, companies are stillforging ahead with green technology projects
Tags: Green IT, Green IT, Carbon Emission, IT Budget, IT-spending, Steve Ranger, recession, Deloitte LLP, carbon dioxide, information technology
Doing more with less: UK CIOs disclose their plans
News When asked what their top business or strategic issue is this year, cost cutting was the subject mentioned most often by U.K. IT chiefs.
Tags: IT budgeting, Priority, Virtualization, Information Security, Microsoft Windows 7, Steve Ranger, CIO, WAN, Silicon.com, business development
Revealed: CIOs' biggest challenges this year
News In 2009, CIOs are challenged to do more with less and proving how vital the IT department is to businesses, new study shows.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, IT budgeting, Cost control, ITIL, IT Budget, Survey, Steve Ranger, business skill, CIO, Silicon.com
Upleasant secrets of your keyboard
News Nail clippings, crisps, pastry crumbs, chewing gum and beard hair are some of the disagreeable detritus that accumulates inside the average office keyboard.
Tags: Keyboards and mice, Steve Ranger, helpdesk worker, Environment, London, keyboard, Silicon.com, information technology, call-center, PC
Bank phishing fraudsters learn to spell
News Fraudsters are targeting financial services organizations, and their attacks are continuing to develop, say banking execs at the RSA Conference.
Tags: Spam and phishing, Phishing, Bank Of America Corp., Fraudster, Malware, Phishing Web Site, Gartner Inc., financial service, bank, industry
'Old school' consulting outstrips demand for outsourcing help
News Businesses are increasingly calling in consultants to help generate new profits, rather than implement cost-cutting measures such as outsourcing.
Tags: IT outsourcing, Consulting, Sales/revenue, Outsourcing
Airport operator tests RFID for mystery application
Insight The UK's main airport operator BAA says smart tags could bring "disruptive" benefits.
Tags: IT Management, RFID
Hackers target poorly secured media companies
News Over half of technology, media and telecoms companies have suffered a security breach in the last year, with a third leading to "significant financial losses", Deloitte study finds .
