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• Windows 7 on USB stick

Microsofts Windows 7 operating system, which is due to be released in October, may be made available on a USB stick. This will make it easier for owners of netbooks which do not have CD or DVD drives to upgrade to the new OS. As Windows 7s predecessor, Vista, wasnt suitable for Netbooks, Microsoft had […]

• Vodafone ends Carphone commission dispute

Vodafone has agreed to sell its contract phones in Carphone Warehouse stores, three years after it pulled the handsets off the retailer’s shelves.The UK’s second biggest mobile operator stopped Carphone Warehouse selling its pay monthly phones in 2006 after a dispute over the commission it had to pay, and instead signed an exclusive distribution deal […]

• O2 seems to be trampling the competition

O2, the UK mobile operator with exclusive rights to the iPhone, has managed to secure another set of exclusive rights, to the iPhones latest rival, the Palm Pre.The deal for the Palm Pre was announced Tuesday, and should lead to a huge boost in O2 consumers as the company now owns the exclusive rights to […]

• O2 wins TG01 Smartphone rights

O2 is winning the major bids this year as it has already acquired the exclusive rights to the Palm Pre and iPhone and can now add the Toshiba TG01 Smartphone to its list of offerings.While the Toshiba is not the most recognisable, it is technically speaking the most advanced Smartphone to be available to the […]

• Mobile Application Security Promised by Veracode

As mobile applications become more popular, one question lingers in our minds are these mobile applications safe? Can I trust my mission critical data through these mobile apps? Even now, as technology advances and shifts its focus towards the cloud, these apprehensions prevent major companies from adopting this form of setup. This is why […]

• Vodafone makes up with the Carphone Warehouse

The mobile provider, Vodafone, has settled its differences with the retailer, The Carphone Warehouse, after its decision in 2006 to switch to the other High Street retailer, Phones4U, in an exclusive deal for Phones4U to offer Vodafone phone contracts.However, it may be a sign of these difficult times in the retail sector that Vodafone has […]

• Broadband tax may not be enough for all

Some industry experts are complaining about the Broadband Tax proposed by the government as a way to beef up the UKs broadband network and help to meet the ‘broadband for all pledge’ of a minimum of 2 Mbps for all households.BT is saying that the 50p per month levy on all landlines is simply not […]

• EU working on high speed broadband strategy

The EU will be working on a strategy for high speed broadband, as a state of the art broadband network will play a crucial role in the economic recovery of Europe, according to the EU communications commissioner, Viviane Reding.It is believed that the deployment of these fibre broadband networks could increase the amount of civil […]

• BT?s next gen trials about to start

Next week will see the start of BT’s fibre based broadband trials. These will take place in Muswell Hill, London and Whitchurch in Wales.Around thirty thousand homes will be connected to over a hundred street cabinets that have been fitted with the latest fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) technology.This service is boasting a top speed […]

• O2 launches expert tech support

The internet service provider O2 has launched a new service for its broadband customers called O2 Tech Support. This is a service designed to rival similar services like the Geek Squad and the Tech Guys.Customers will be able to get a wide range of technical help from experts, which is supposed to take the stress […]

• Two months free broadband from O2

Anyone signing up for the O2 broadband service this month will be in line for a bonus, as the internet service provider will be giving all new customers two months free broadband.This offer is open until the end of the month and includes all of the O2 broadband packages including, Standard, Premium, Pro and also […]

• History Channel to rebrand

The History Channel UK is changing its name to AETN UK from immediate effect. The channel is a joint venture between the UK satellite broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) and the US cable broadcaster A & E Television Networks (AETN).The change was announced at a press meeting, when the new name was revealed for the […]

• Solaris to sue over S Band payload

Solaris Mobile, along with its shareholders Eutelsat Communications and SES Astra, has announced that following an investigation into its S band payload, it has been found that there are some significant issues over non-compliance with its original specifications.Solaris Mobile is convinced that these issues offer enough grounds for the firm to claim for the full […]

• UK to get 3DTV within a couple of years

UK TV viewers will be getting 3D TV in their homes within two years, according to Claudio Aspesi from industry analysts Sanford Bernstein.This means that by 2011 the early stages of proper 3D TV could be being fed by satellite into the homes of UK viewers. This will be slow at first, but as with […]

• China delays Green Dam initiation

China has placed a temporary delay on the country wide installation of a new Internet filtering software hours before it was set to deploy, according to state media sources.Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency, stated that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology delayed the launch, citing the extensive time required for the full pre-installation […]

• RCN trying to take over FiberNet

RCN has recently announced that it is interested in purchasing FiberNet Telecom based out of New York for $96 million, which has started an intense bidding war.The RCN offer was made at the beginning of June, after FiberNet announced on May 28th that it was to be bought from Louisville network operator Zayo for $88 […]

• Peter Doherty chooses Babelgum for video launch

Indie music star Peter Doherty has launched the video for his latest track ‘Broken Love Song’ exclusively on mobile and web TV service Babelgum.Babelgum will also host Doherty’s live acoustic versions of ‘Arcady’ and ‘Lady Don’t Fall Backwards’, as well as a never-before-seen two-part interview with the singer.In the interview, Doherty confirmed plans to re-form […]

• MPs look into broadband speeds

MPs from the Commons Business and Enterprise Committee are going to open up an inquiry into the UKs broadband speeds.This is the MPs’ idea of following up the recently published Digital Britain report produced by the communications minister.There is a lot in the report to cover and there are some issues being raised by consumer […]

• Second Life for Satellite Phones Could Happen this Year

Making phone calls anywhere could be a possibility. Well technically, now, with wide signal coverage offered by different carriers, you can actually do that.You’re up in the mountains where cellphone signals can’t reach you, or these carrier services go down due to cataclysmic phenomenons, then what you do? Satellite phones! That’s the answer to the […]

• Poor Hardware Plagues Palm Pre Owners

The first complaints for the Palm Pre is finally here. After the initial love affair with their shiny new handset, early Palm Pre owners are coming back to their senses and now sees several flaws on the Palm Pre.One of the major annoyance for Pre owners is the poor hardware quality of the phones. In […]

• ITU approves IPTV standard

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations agency for ICT issues, has given initial approval to a standard that will make it easier for IPTV users to find and consume content. The recommendation, known as ITU-T H.770, describes the mechanisms for service provider discovery, service discovery and selection.It will enable IPTV users to locate […]

• Neptuny presents new version of Caplan

Neptuny received warm interest from the audience of the latest HP Software Universe, which took place in Las Vegas last week. The company was present both in the exhibition area and as a speaker in the Configuration Management track.Neptuny presented the new version of CaplanTM, the solution designed to “make Capacity Planning easy”. CaplanTM version […]

• Watch Eastenders on holiday for 1,200 an episode

Question: You’re on holiday abroad - why not take your laptop to the poolside and enjoy an episode of Eastenders, handily downloaded via your mobile broadband connection?Answer: Because at 1,200 an episode, the download will probably cost more than your whole holiday.Research by Broadband Genie has found exactly how much of a “bank breaker” overseas […]

• Tata wins $1.5bn BT contract

India-based Tata Communications has won a $1.5 billion five-year outsourcing contract from BT.Under the terms of the deal, the two companies will share infrastructures for international telecoms traffic, with BT using Tata’s global submarine cable, and Tata using BT’s distribution channel for its international traffic into the UK.Tata will provide Direct Dial, International Direct Dial […]

• O2 adds 3500 WiFi hotspots

O2 announced that they it will partner with BT to offer customers access to about 3,000 hotspots for Wi-Fi across the UK.Those who subscribe to O2s mobile broadband services, as well as those who have an iPhone, will be able to connect via the hotspots much faster than usual, as this increases the total amount […]

• Pensee announces PTZ Speed Dome Camera

China-based Pensee Group has announced a vandalproof, synchronous focus PTZ speed dome camera, the PDS-320FZA. The camera offers 360 degree endless rotation from left to right and 90 degrees from top to bottom. It features a 4-9mm 1.3 mega pixel auto focus lens imported from Japan, and offers 128 preset positions, including 36 for special […]

• Classic Games Headed to the App Store

Yeah, you heard it right. Huge fans of classic games such as Quake and Doom should rejoice for your favorite first-person shooters are headed to the iPhone via Apples App Store. Doom Resurrection has been released for some time now so those early adopters know the capability of the iPhone as a gaming platform for […]

• Jacksons death fuels malware attacks

It seems that not even death is sacred on the internet. Security researchers’ expectations came true when infections began spreading via email messages sent to users inboxes claiming to hold breaking news about Michael Jacksons death from authoritative websites.Security companies Symantec, Trend Micro, and Sophos said that the emails are infected with viruses and other […]

• Nearly everyone already has digital TV

According to figures that were recently released by Ofcom, nearly 90% of all households across the UK have already gone digital, even thought the official deadline to move from analogue is not until 2012. Ofcom released a statement Monday that said 89.2% of all households have already made the digital switchover. Roughly this means […]

• Price for Android HTC Hero mobile

Amazon.co.uk is the first retailer to post a pre-sale for the new Android HTC Hero mobile device, for the stunning price tag of 429.00.The device is scheduled for release on July 1st but Amazon has tagged on a note that says the release date may be subject to change.According to an Orange spokesmen, the HTC […]

• Universal charger will become standard

Yesterday, the European Unions telecoms industry officially committed to producing the largely rumoured universal mobile charger which will make it easier for customers to upgrade mobiles and cut down on the waste produced from unused chargers.As much as several thousand tons of waste is produced each year according to the European Commission.Although Apple was expected […]

• Single charger for all phones from 2010

From next year, all mobile phones sold in the EU will fit the same phone charger.Major manufacturers including Apple, Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, NEC, Research in Motion, Samsung and LG have signed up to a voluntary EU agreement to create a common charger based on the mini-USB connector.Currently there are more than […]

• Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50-inch Plasma TV

Panasonic has been pretty quiet this past few months. With Vizio, LG and Sharp getting all the media attention, one might wonder what Panasonic has been doing in this tough HDTV market. Well, they obviously released the Panasonic TH-50PZ850U. The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U has numerous extra features but is only mediocre with the one that […]

• EyeSpy247 offers broadband users low-cost security

Defuturo Ltd has launched EyeSpy247 which offers affordable video security technology to anyone with a broadband connection. EyeSpy247 uses a plug-n-play IP camera which connects to the users broadband connection to monitor home or business premises.The system automatically receives video data from the camera and stores it securely off-site. This can then be accessed […]

• Video guide for Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone

Sony Ericsson is releasing its W995 Walkman mobile phone in June and July 2009.The phone, which will be available globally, features a 8.1 megapixel camera, 8GB Memory Stick, 2.6 colour display and built-in stereo speakers. With its powerful video capability the device is designed to offer entertainment on the move. It is the first Sony […]

• Dell Develops an Android Mobile Internet Device

Watch out Apple, Dell is coming for you! Reports (Wall Street Journal) surfaced earlier today that Dell, a multinational technology corporation, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products, is on the verge of developing their very own pocket-sized device using Googles Android operating system. The said device is reported to have […]

• Free internet security barometer

Interoute has launched a new tool called the internet security barometer that is available for free and can alert businesses and users to dangerous malicious activity while online.The barometer works by collecting data from sensors that are build into the structure of the European internet network and logging the source, destination, and types of dangerous […]

• Financial services firms use unsecured email

Nearly nine in ten financial services providers do not secure their email communications, new research has discovered.A poll by Origo, the standards body for eCommerce in the UK financial services industry, found that 87% of financial services firms do not use a secure email system.Despite this, 94% said they use email to send personal, sensitive, […]

• Truphone now works with 11 more devices

Truphone has announced that there are now 11 more Nokia mobile devices that are compatible with the Truphone service. The Nokia devices allow more mobile users to take advantage of the services and calling plans offered by the mobile service provider.CEO of Truphone Geraldine Wilson said that TruPhone was first introduced to the public […]

• Vodafone wants to own T-Mobile

Large British mobile service provider, Vodafone Group Plc, is considering placing a bid for T-Mobile in the UK, although regulators may not allow the purchase to continue if Vodafone succeeds.T-Mobile is owned by Deutsche Telekom AG and is valued at about 2-4 billion euros. The acquisition of the company would give Vodafone the most […]

• iPhone 3GS causes YouTube spike

Since the iPhone 3GS hit the market on Friday, YouTube has received a jump in mobile video downloads by 400%, according to reports from the popular online streaming video service.The rise may be attributed to the new iPhones hardware ability to record video, but YouTube put in its two cents claiming that the website has […]

• OMTP new gadget testing rules

Today OMTP announced the release of a new set of recommendations aimed at simplifying automated testing of gadgets, which will hopefully reduce the time it takes for new products and services to emerge on the market. Additionally, OMTP hopes the new recommendations, known as the Mobile Terminal Testing documents, will help to improve quality […]

• Online ads will not solve TV?s funding crisis

Internet advertising will not generate enough revenue to counter the funding gap currently being experienced by TV broadcasters, a leading media specialist has warned.In a new report published this week, Screen Digest said extra advertising generated from posting content online will not be enough to plug the $2 billion shortfall expected to hit US broadcasters […]

• Freeview HD broadcasts by Christmas

The BBC has confirmed that Freeview HD broadcasts will begin in the month of December in the cities of Manchester and Liverpool according to the Head of Distribution Technology at BBC Operations Graham Plumb.The official date of launch for Freeview in these two cities is December 2nd when the Winter Hill transmitter will switch the […]

• Mobile Phone Security Challenge winners

A few of the top designers and technology experts in the UK which have recently been honoured as the results of the 400,000 Mobile Phone Security Challenge have been released. The challenge was aimed at the creation of ‘crime proof’ mobiles.Each winning team was selected based on the strengths of their collective credentials and […]

• LG 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV

Have you ever experience a time when watching a favorite sporting event or an action movie and you said to yourself that something is missing? Blurry images? Choppy pictures? LG’s TruMotion 120Hz offered on the 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV removes common sources of judder, resulting in a smoother, more lifelike moving image whose effect […]

• USB brings dead computers back to life

Sugar Labs originally created what is known in the industry as sugar on a stick for use with the One Laptop per Child (PLPC) project that brought a computer to children in developing countries, but now they have expanded the USB technology so that it can be plugged into any computer to make the computer […]

• Acer Announces the H235H LCD Display

For all you gamers out there, check out the newest announcements from Acer. A new display called the Acer H235H is an HD-ready 23-inch LCD display that has been specifically designed to entice gamers on a budget. It has a 1920 by 1080 and supports VGA/HDMI/DVI with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), and two […]

• Hackers turn gamekeepers for UK cyber security

The Government is using computer hackers who have reformed, in order to defend Britain and help the county guard against cyber attacks and internet crime gangs, since they know the tricks of the trade.Due to the fact that internet fraud amounts to billions of pounds annually and because of the prevalence of internet assaults on […]

• Pandas new 2010 software

One of the hardest parts of using security software on your computer is that sometimes some of the best products negatively affect other things that you need to use.The good news is that Panda Security is launching a new line of security packages for 2010 that are aimed at providing the best security possible without […]

• SecureTwitter protects tweeters from malicious URLs

Twitter users clicking on shortened URLs embedded in tweets risk unwittingly downloading malware.However, new free-to-downloand software from security specialist Finjan scans shortened URLs before they are clicked and warns users if the target site is malicious.The SecureTwitter plug-in comes as part of Finjan’s existing SecureBrowsing suite, which provides security protection on search engines, social media […]

• Finjan welcomes Google?s Anti-Malvertising.com Site

Finjan, a leader in secure web gateway products and the provider of a unified web security solution for the enterprise market, has welcomed the launch of Anti-Malvertising.com by Google to assist its advertisers in spotting potential providers of malicious advertisements.In total, 45857 unique malicious, advertising, and potentially unwanted programs were detected on users’ computers in […]

• Origin Storage supporting Womens British Bobsleigh team

Origin Storage, the portable secure storage specialists, announced today that they have renewed their sponsorship of the womens British Bobsleigh team. The sponsorship deal will run until the end of the season which will see them through the winter Olympics in Canada. Andy Cordial, MD of Origin Storage, comments Origin Storage is delighted to be […]

• Open IPTV forum gets four quality members

The Open IPTV forum has welcomed four new members who want to develop an open set of specifications for IPTV: British Telecom, Netgem, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and Pirelli Broadband Solutions.British Telecom is one of the largest IPTV service providers across the UK, providing On Demand Programming alongside regular IP digital television. It is […]

• Babelgum launches two new shows

Independent iptv service Babelgum announced that it will be debuting two new comedy series on its comedy channel today, including Turbo Dates and Horrible People.Turbo Dates was originally created by Jocelyn Stamat and is co written with the aid of Terry Rossio who is best known for the movie blockbusters of Shrek, Pirates of the […]

• Vizio Expands Their Lineup of Internet Content Providers

Aside from previously announced online content partners such as Rhapsody, Amazon on Demand, Blockbuster on Demand, Flickr, Pandora, and Netflix, Vizio added several more to expand their upcoming plans of incorporating Internet content on their products. Earlier this year, at CES, Vizio revealed its intentions to merge television with the web.This plan is through […]

• Optelecom-NKF launches discreet Dome camera

Optelecom-NKF Inc, a global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions, has released the Siqura FD27, a fixed dome camera. At just 4.2 inch in diameter and 1.9 inch in height the camera is designed to be discreet, while still providing high quality video. Even in poor light, the 1.3 megapixel, light-sensitive chip will provide detailed […]

• Brandos new flexible USB device

Brando has recently released a USB gadget that also doubles as a web camera that is capable of storing up to 2GB onboard the device.Users have the choice of connected the gadget into the USB port or to use the webcam stand in order to run the device which provides a VGA resolution of 640 […]

• Help with VoIP over Wi-Fi for Blackberry

Agito Networks has recently reworked its mobile unified communications service to offer users VoIP over Wi-Fi on mobile Blackberry devices.Agito has been able to expand its RoamAnywhere Mobility Router to include the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and the Curve models of 8900, 8800, and 8300. However the Blackberry Storm models are not part of the […]

• LG televisions to be wired to the net

LG recently announced a partnership with ARM that will allow the new LG web TVs to be fitted with processors as well. Thus, the television sets will become more useful and faster, so that video streaming buffering waits are a thing of the past on the new sets.ARM currently works with Apple on the […]

• Sony KDL-52V5100 LCD HDTV

One of Sony’s least expensive LCD model is the KDL-52V5100. Even so, it still packs in quite a punch with its 120Hz processing that to some brands, can only be found on their higher-end products. It does lack the interactive extras and design complexities of the more expensive Sony sets but it performs well enough […]

• Livestation helps with refugee broadcasts

Livestation is now broadcasting the plight of people who are refugees, in a joint effort with the United Nations refugee agency (UNCHR), to help raise awareness of how many refugees there are currently in the world, who need urgent help.The UNCHR is using the channel to broadcast appeals for aid to people in the UK, […]

• SeaChange Smart Digivision wins Global Telecoms Award

SeaChange International and Smart Digivision have been honoured at the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards 2009 for their innovative consumer service titled MyWay IPTV.The MyWay service was developed by Smart Digivision and focuses on offering personal TV apps and on-demand offerings while using the professional offerings and digital video systems of SeaChange. The new […]

• 127 million LCD TVs will sell this year?

Due to the increase in sales in developed markets for flat screen TVs and the new Chinese stimulus spending programme, the growth rate of Global LCD TVs is anticipated to increase by about 21% this year, according to a new statement by DisplaySearch.DisplaySearch released the report on Friday, stating that by the end of 2009 […]

• Insignia NS-LCD52HD-09 HDTV

The right price is what makes most television sets successful today. However, the right performance will also play a vital part. The Insignia NS-LCD52HD-09 definitely has the right price, but its image quality is another story.The Insignia NS-LCD52HD-09 is at the $1400 price range, a very good deal for a 52-inch HDTV. With today’s economic […]

• Kingston releases new USB drives

USB drives are becoming very common around the globe as some public relations companies even hand them out to potential customers in the same manner that they hand out business cards at corporate events.Following the trend, Kingston released a new cost effective USB drive that is capable of handling anything you can throw at it […]

• GSM and CDMA compatible USB

Verizon Wireless has announced the creation of a USB device that is compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks that will bring high speed wireless connectivity at 3G speeds and EV-DO Rev. A to notebook computers. The device is called the Novatel USB 1000 Global Modem and is ideal for people who frequently travel […]

• Sparkle links USB to DVI

Taiwanese Sparkle Computer Company announced the arrival of the X-Link solution today which is aimed at providing users with an USB to DVI adapter for use as needed.The X-Link resembles a small external USB adaptor that can turn any USB 2.0 port into a useable DVI interface due to its built in DisplayLink DL-160 chip. […]

• Verizon Wireless launches global access dongle

Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless carrier in the US has launched a USB stick that will make life easier for mobile broadband users over the pond. The USB1000 global modem, made by Novatel Wireless, offers a full range of connectivity to get users online wherever they are and whatever network is available, including CDMA/EV-DO Rev. […]

• Ipcortex trebles IP PBX sales

UK-based IP PBX maker, ipcortex, reported that sales of its IP PBX rose 200% during the first three months of 2009, compared with the year ago period.This increase is especially impressive in a market that has reported a widespread decline in PBX sales volumes.Industry analysts, MZA, earlier this month revealed that across the market PBX […]

• IPTV booming in Germany

According to new figures released at the BITKOM IPTV summit in Berlin, the amount of German households that receive IPTV services is rapidly growing, with 1.2 million households projected to receive IPTV by the end of 2009 and an even more stunning projection of 1.8 million by 2010.This is a large jump given that BITKOM […]

• 5 offers embedded TV shows

Five recently announced that viewers who want to catch up on their favorite TV shows can view past episodes or can embed full episodes into their own personal websites, simply by using the Brigthcove video player.Later in the year Five will release its own syndicated player for TV shows, allowing anyone who owns a web […]

• Ofcom wants reverse VoIP tracing for emergency services

As more emergency 999 calls are now being made from VoIP hardware gadgets, phone companies are becoming more concerned with how the calls can be traced.While VoIP calls still account for only a small percentage of 999 calls in the UK, they have increased by over ten times over the last eighteen months and if […]

• Encode photos and DVDs to IPTV

Exterity this week launched a new IPTV encoder that allows photos, DVD videos and Satellite TV to be streamed over an internal IP network.The Exterity IPTV Encoder encodes content in the MPEG-2 format, and supports widescreen encoding on the 16:9 aspect ratio.Households and businesses using the encoder can stream content from a digital camera, satellite […]

• Free coffee with Speakeasy VoIP

Speakeasy, a subsidiary of Best Buy, is launching a new promotion to encourage customers to switch to VoIP services, by offering a free Starbucks gift card in exchange for faxing in a phone bill that is open to its business customers, so that you can receive a detailed analysis of how much you can save […]

• Will you pay three quid a month to view iPlayer?

Despite repeated pressure on the BBC to pay for the extensive bandwidth used by the iPlayer, it looks as if the general public may end up paying for it instead of the BBC.According to a report issued by Ofcom, a broadcast regulator, soon households may have to pay 3 more each month for their broadband […]

• Microsoft to compete with Skype for enterprise VoIP

Microsoft is set to compete with Skype for business users, having signed up Interoute as the first European service provider to supply Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunking for Microsoft Office.Businesses looking to reduce communications costs will be able to use Microsoft Office to make free business quality VoIP calls, and low cost telephone calls to […]

• ZipDX enables crystal clear VoIP conference calls

Snom users can now make crystal clear VoIP conference calls following a partnership deal with audio conferencing service ZipDX.Snom’s klarVOICE handsets have been integrated with ZipDX to offer wideband audio conference calls, providing, according to snom, the highest quality and clarity.Michael Kneiling, of snom, said: Wideband VoIP represents the next step in the evolution of […]

• KT Networks smartphone uses GIPS HD VoIP

KT Networks’ new smartphone is to include an HD VoIP service powered by Global IP Solutions (GIPS), it emerged this week.The Windows Mobile smartphone from the Korean telecoms provide was developed to address a rapid growth in consumer demand for high-end handsets.KT Networks said it chose GIPS to power the VoIP service on the smartphone […]

• Sony joins USB universal charger movement

Sony Ericsson has announced some massive changes to its current storage solutions recently, including the new MicroSD memory card to be used in place of the traditional M2 card. Due to limitations on the M2 format Sony has decided to stop utilizing the incompatible system all together.Additionally, Sony Ericsson announced that it will drop UMD […]

• Verizon Top Business VoIP Services Leadership Matrix

Infonetics Researchs new category for North America Business VoIP Services Leadership Matrix was slightly shaken up when Verizon Business was placed at the top for IP Centrix and IP connectivity services.Close finishers that were expected to be at the top of the list instead of Verizon Business included New Global Telecom , Cbeyond, 8×8 and […]

• 2020 Vision Systems gets Wakefield contract

North Shields company 2020 Vision Systems has recently obtained a contract with the Wakefield Council to provide and maintain the CCTV surveillance system that is used throughout the Yorkshire councils of Pontefract, Castleford, and Wakefield.2020 Vision Systems will be responsible for handling and maintaining 166 analogue CCTV cameras through a central control room that is […]

• USB Dongles fire up HSPA spread

Many European countries have placed increased emphasis on crossing the broadband digital barriers that exist as a way to simulate the economy.One of the most popular solutions found by European nations is to expand the HSPA which has resulted in many rules loosening around spectrum regulations. In fact, 11.6% of all EU broadband are already […]

• Will pubs be pushed into CCTV by police?

Privacy is at the core of a plea from the Information Commissioners Office for tighter control and regulation of the police, amidst public concern that too many businesses feel compelled to install CCTV (closed circuit television) security devices as forms of intelligence.According to the Deputy Information Commissioner, concern is mounting that information will be gathered […]

• Genetec updates AutoVu license plate recognition solution

Canada-based Genetec has released AutoVu 4.3, which offers added functionality such as real-time alarming and email notification, colour, sound and priority assignment to hotlists, covert notification of matched license plates, wildcard hotlists, permit sharing and long term overtime. The wildcard hotlist feature allows different priorities to be assigned, and each list can be allocated a […]

• Solve IT With Science launches ReallyEasyReader

Solve IT With Science, the specialist in speed reading technology, has launched a USB pen which can increase electronic document reading speeds by up to 300%. The ReallyEasyReader device comes in two versions, one for students and one for executives. It utilises technology known as Rapid Serial Visual Presentation, which displays the words either one […]

• Ateas interconnects IP cameras with sensors from HW

Ateas Security System has used Poseidon sensors from HW Group to enhance the capability of its IP surveillance system. The integrated Poseidon outdoor sensors detect a possible intrusion and the cameras will automatically point to the spot where intrusion was detected. This significantly increases the level of security provided by the system, and also saves […]

• CCTV investment for Colwyn Bay

New CCTV cameras and lighting are set to be installed in Colwyn Bays town centre, as part of a 38m project to revitalise sea fronts and town centres across north Wales. 19m of the funding is coming from the European Union, and this is being matched by other sources such as the assembly government and […]

• BlockMaster finds 40% of workers loose USB sticks

According to a survey by secure USB specialist, BlockMaster, 40% of the 100 office workers surveyed said they had lost a USB stick, while 64% said they had left a drive unprotected in a PC. It seems that office workers are poorly informed about security in the workplace, as 30% of those surveyed said they […]

• SanDisk announces FIPS certification for Cruzer Enterprise

SanDisk has continued the development of its Cruzer Enterpise USB flash drives with the announcement that all models have Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) certification. FIPS is a standard that IT products have to meet to be certified for Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) use by the US Federal government. SanDisk also announced the release of […]

• Scottish Water installs Puurgens solar CCTV

Scottish Water is protecting its Aberdeen site from fly-tippers with solar-powered CCTV from Puurgen. The system includes a vandal-proof dome camera powered by a 180Watt-peak solar power system.Innovative maximum power point tracker technology from Puurgen boosts solar capture by up to 40%. Images from the camera are transmitted wirelessly via a 2.4GHz link to a […]

• USB Car Chargers Launched

Duracell has launched a handy USB Charger which plugs into a cars cigarette lighter so you can charge your mobile phone and other devices while on the move. The Duracell My Pocket Charger comes with three different connectors for mini USB, micro USB and iPhone. It is already available in the USA, but the date […]

• CCTV trials in ambulances and A&E

Patients receiving emergency medical treatment in emergency departments and ambulances are entitled to privacy, but at the same time the people administering the treatment are entitled to expect to be able to work without fear of verbal or physical abuse. The growing number of attacks on emergency healthcare staff has led to the government launching […]

• Verbatim launches new USB speaker systems

Data storage specialist, Verbatim, has launched two new USB speaker systems, suitable for use at home, or while on the move. The new Desktop USB Speaker System, priced at 29.99, has an integrated 3.5 mm jack, direct connection of headphones is supported, and there is a volume and mute switch. The Portable USB Speaker System, […]

• Origin Storage Launches New DLP Drive

Hampshire-based IT storage manufacturer, Origin Storage, has launched Amacom Data Locker. The Data Locker Secure Drive, with USB 2.0 interface and power, is secured by a 6-18 digit PIN number.The user enters the PIN directly onto the devices LCD keypad, ensuring the safety of data if the device is lost or stole. The PIN can […]