Martin James
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Why channel firms must occupy the driving seat of open source
By Martin James published
Opinion Dramatic market shifts in 2021 might open up new opportunities for proactive partners
No BlackBerry OS 6 for RIM BlackPad?
By Martin James published
News Bloomberg claims the forthcoming tablet from the Canadian smartphone maker will use an all-new OS platform based on technology from real-time OS QNX.
Tech giants strive for web app benchmarking standard
By Martin James published
News Having already worked on their own solutions, the Worldwide Web Consortium has chosen Google and Microsoft to lead a new body aimed at creating a universal method of accurately measuring app performance.
Departing employees target data rather than stationery
By Martin James published
News Nearly half of all employees would consider taking some company property with them when leaving a position – with data now the biggest prize of all
Multitasking Britons spend half their lives satisfying
By Martin James published
News Ofcom's annual Communications Market Report reveals that we now spend 45 per cent of our day using digital media and technology, and are getting better at multitasking between them too.
Yahoo takes a bite out of Google's search lead
By Martin James published
News The latest comScore's latest search engine figures for the US sees Yahoo rise and Google fall as third-placed Bing prepares to take over Yahoo's North American search duties.
US scientists test mobile sign language technology
By Martin James published
News MobileASL tool compresses video messages without affecting video clarity around the face and hands to make low-bandwidth video calls for the deaf a reality.
Plug pulled on Bournemouth sewer broadband plans
By Martin James published
News The group looking to bring 100Mbps broadband to Bournemouth residents has criticised the Wessex Water for blocking plans to lay fibre cables in the city's sewers.
Symantec warns about Tap Snake Android game
By Martin James published
News A seemingly innocent free game for Google's mobile OS has been found to be a front for a tracking app that allows hackers to follow your every move.
Vodafone rolls out own-brand Mi-Fi service
By Martin James published
News Mobile Wi-Fi competition hots up as Vodafone joins Three with its own all-in-one package starting at £15 per month.
O2 joins iPhone 4 pay-as-you-go party
By Martin James published
News Network might not match Vodafone for price, but has the handset in stock... for now.
Web firm accused of spying on children
By Martin James published
News Class action claims widget tracks users' online habits through Flash cookies.
Microsoft launches mission critical support
By Martin James published
News New Premier Mission Critical service guarantees a response within 30 minutes.
Microsoft issues emergency patch for shortcut loophole
By Martin James published
News The software giant has been forced to step out of its normal Patch Tuesday cycle to address a vulnerability leaving all Windows PCs open to attack.
UK.gov says upgrading from IE6 'too expensive'
By Martin James published
News Her Majesty's Government won't be upgrading its web browsers anytime soon, despite a 6,000-strong petition from concerned internet users.
Google given all clear over Wi-Fi affair
By Martin James published
News The ICO has quickly moved to declare itself satisfied the data captured by Google's Street View cars was 'insignificant.'
Facebook launches ‘Questions’ social search tool
By Martin James published
News It may not be a rival for Google just yet, but Facebook Questions sees the social network making its first steps into the world of search.
HTC looks forward to Q3 after strong three months
By Martin James published
News The Taiwanese mobile manufacturer is predicting its best ever quarter, after reporting strong Q2 results on the back of Android's popularity
Forrester remains positive despite Euro fears
By Martin James published
News IT spending in central and western Europe is feeling the effect of the debt crisis and a weaker euro, but Forrester research still believes the overall picture is good.
IE8 SmartScreen filter racks up a billion malware blocks
By Martin James published
News Microsoft's malware defence system for Internet Explorer is not only protecting its users from online threats, but is getting better at doing it too, the company has revealed.
HP says no to Windows Phone 7
By Martin James published
News Not only will HP be pushing webOS across a 'robust roadmap' of smartphones, it will be doing so exclusively and has no plans to release any Windows Phone 7 devices at all.
Early FTTP customer reports 77Mbps download speeds
By Martin James published
News ISP Plusnet has reported that the first of its customers taking part in BT's FTTP super-fast broadband trial in Milton Keynes has achieved download speeds as high as 77Mbps.
Microsoft names initial five Windows Phone 7 hardware
By Martin James published
News With the appearance of Microsoft's much-talked about new mobile OS now less than six months away, the company has lifted the lid on just who it is working with on launch devices.
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