'We do not know why system failed' says BlackBerry CEO
BlackBerry maker RIM still does not know why the core switch at its Slough data centre crashed, to cause what it now admits is its biggest network outage in its history.
BlackBerry maker RIM still does not know why the core switch at its Slough data centre crashed, to cause what it now admits is its biggest network outage in its history.
Information Commissioner Christopher Graham has said his office is "being blocked" from auditing organisations in sectors that are "causing concern" over their handling of personal information.
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has failed to answer a series of key technical questions about its catastrophic three day outage, which it has warned could take more time to fix.
Mystery surrounds <a href="http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/mobile-wireless/3309715/blackberry-outage-floors-email-bbm-and-web-access/">yesterday's huge BlackBerry outage</a>, with manufacturer RIM failing to make the cause of the problem public to users, which include many small businesses who rely on the service.
European airline Flybe has expanded its virtualised IT infrastructure with new data back-up and replication systems.
Italian bloggers are planning to demonstrate in Rome today against fines of up £10,000 for not giving right of replies to those they write about.
Deparment store operator Debenhams is deploying upgraded HP servers at 100 stores across the country to comply with payment card regulations and improve transaction processing in a virtualised environment.
The UK Royal Mail has donated 3,000 PCs and laptops to charity Computer Aid International to be used in Africa and Latin America.
High street discount retailer Poundland is upgrading its core LAN infrastructure on order to better support its administration and warehouse distribution sites.
British businesses are generally not insuring themselves properly against e-crime risks, according to KPMG.
Security software firm AVG sought to put some more bones on the launch of the new version of its security software product in Prague this week, with the company focusing on mobility and industry initiatives to collectively tackle security threats.
The government is planning to spend up to £4.58 billion on building three wide area networks to link to smart meters in 30 million UK homes and businesses.
Property investment firm Land Securities has fully adopted the iPad and introduced an enterprise app storefront for its staff.
The London Fire Brigade has deployed a new identity and access management (IAM) system to help protect its data systems and ease the workload on its helpdesk.
Plymouth City Council is deploying a Microsoft unified communications system to support 4,000 staff with the aim of cutting costs and supporting flexible working.