Archive for June 2009

Spammers target vBulletin users

30 June 2009 vBulletin users can enjoy easy-to-deploy content but should be aware of spam profiles.
Outsourcing disaster recovery 'cost-effective'

30 June 2009 Outsourcing disaster recovery - which could be improved by virtual private servers - could be a wise choice for businesses to make.
WordPress updates 'make it faster to use'

29 June 2009 The latest version of WordPress could make it easier for businesses to use blogs to improve their brand awareness.
Domain name .eu expands into EU alphabets

29 June 2009 The EU Commissions has adopted new rules for businesses relating to the .eu domain name.
Domain name hijacks 'divert traffic'

26 June 2009 When a company's domain name falls victim to cybersquatters it could result in damage to a brand and reputation.
Disaster recovery may get virtualisation boost

26 June 2009 IT leaders have revealed that virtual private servers play an important role in their disaster recovery plans.
Magento 'leader of the e-commerce pack'

26 June 2009 Magento is an e-commerce sector leader when it comes to open-source application adoption.
September sees the end of .yu domain names

25 June 2009 Google advised businesses to move content from .yu domains, which will stop working in September.
Web hosting adoption increases for SMBs

25 June 2009 More firms may be turning to reliable web hosting firms because it removes a number of tasks from their daily operations.
WordPress chosen for Telegraph blogs

25 June 2009 The technical team at the Telegraph.co.uk has chosen WordPress to host its blogs.
Disaster recovery 'affordable with virtualisation'

24 June 2009 Moving to virtual private servers can improve the disaster recovery and therefore data protection outlook for businesses.
Rural businesses 'need faster broadband'

24 June 2009 Reliable and fast broadband is required to keep rural firms competitive.
'Growth surge' for UK's online retail sector

24 June 2009 Online retail businesses may need reliable web hosting for the predicted consumer boom.
Website crashes on day of new fashion label launch

23 June 2009 The website of a new fashion label crashed after 100,000 people logged online to view it.
Virtual private server skills 'are valued'

23 June 2009 Businesses which want to reduce their expenditure have made virtualisation central in achieving this.
Business blogs 'establish a firm as a competitive leader'

23 June 2009 Blogs can build up trust between a firm and its potential and current customers.
Domain name expansion focus in Sydney

22 June 2009 The ICANN conference is set to discuss the expansion of domain names such as .Sydney.
Monday 'the best day for html email newsletters'

22 June 2009 Shorter subject lines and sending on a Monday are the latest tips for email marketing professionals.
UK drops to 13th in e-readiness study

22 June 2009 The UK has been deemed as being less ready to progress IT for social and economic development.
WordPress 'boosts online campaigns'

19 June 2009 WordPress is an effective online marketing campaign tool.
Cloud computing 'will be popular with SMEs'

19 June 2009 Outsourcing IT for cloud computing will become increasingly popular with SMEs.
Recession 'good time to move online'

19 June 2009 Setting up an online business could be made easier with shared hosting.
Virtualisation 'aids disaster recovery'

18 June 2009 Virtualisation has made data recovery easier and less expensive.
Html email newsletters 'move to mobile devices'

18 June 2009 Recessionary email marketing campaigns need to recognise preference for internet browsing on mobile telephones.
Public Wi-Fi use 'requires SSL encryption'

18 June 2009 SSL encryption should be in place when using Wi-Fi in public.
Broadband speeds 'slow for mobile users'

17 June 2009 Email marketing campaigns could be impacted by the slow speeds of mobile broadband.
VPNs 'provide a level of trust'

17 June 2009 Moving to a virtual private network through a virtual private server could deliver an increased level of trust.
Business downtime 'because of IT confusion'

17 June 2009 Complex IT systems are leading to expensive downtime in businesses.
Microsoft SaaS 'a viable option to on-premise software'

16 June 2009 A business leader at Microsoft has claimed that SaaS is suitable for firms which want to provide a high-level service without extra cost or inconvenience.
Virtualisation 'reduces overhead expenses'

16 June 2009 The expenses associated with running a central business location can be reduced with a move to virtual private servers.
Joomla urges 'immediate download of security release'

16 June 2009 The immediate upgrade to the 1.5.11 security release has been recommended by Joomla.
Virtual private servers 'popular storage choice'

16 June 2009 The recession has increased the popularity of virtual private servers with IT executives.
Firms 'need to adapt business models to online boom'

16 June 2009 Businesses which do not take note of the increasing internet market may hinder their development.
Online retail 'can improve customer analysis'

16 June 2009 A migration to e-commerce could support how businesses tailor their services to customers' needs.
Facebook users offered personalised web addresses

16 June 2009 Users of social networking site Facebook can currently obtain a personalised web address which could improve search engine optimisation.
WordPress chosen for charity website competition

16 June 2009 Website creators competing for charity chose WordPress to support their team's efforts.
Dedicated servers 'cost-effective for businesses'

16 June 2009 Businesses without IT teams and IT budgets can find dedicated servers a cost-effective option.
Joomla launches Resources Directory

16 June 2009 The Joomla Resources Directory has been launched to allow users to access service providers and developers.
Gartner: Virtualisation increases operational efficiency

16 June 2009 Businesses can enjoy lower operational costs and higher efficiency by moving to virtual private servers.
Virtual solutions 'allow change'

12 June 2009 A migration toward virtualisation may bring a number of benefits.
Data storage habits 'changing in recession'

11 June 2009 Data storage and management strategies are changing, Krischer & Associates claims.
Linux web hosting 'superior in most circumstances'

11 June 2009 When choosing a new web hosting provider or switching from one host to another, a Linux-based solution will be the best option in most circumstances, it has been claimed.
Cloud email 'flourishing' as cost pressures mount

10 June 2009 Many corporations are making the switch to cloud email systems amid growing cost pressures and concerns about reliability.
Sophos warns of IT overstretch

10 June 2009 Many IT departments lack the resources to counter threats from hackers, spammers and viruses, Sophos warns.
Linux web hosting switch 'can be daunting'

10 June 2009 The prospect of migrating from one Linux-based web hosting deal to another can be daunting, one expert has conceded.
TLD proliferation poses risks to web security

9 June 2009 Web and email filtering applications will come under pressure from the proliferation of top level domain name suffixes, analysts warn.
Software modernisation 'the key investment in 2009'

9 June 2009 Firms across Europe and North America will be prioritising investment in legacy software modernisation this year.
SMEs 'need to maintain tech investment'

9 June 2009 SMEs need to maintain investment in technology to ensure they are in a strong position to pull out of the downturn.
WordPress 'will become a BlackBerry application'

8 June 2009 The founding developer of WordPress has announced that a WordPress BlackBerry application could soon be released.
Extolling the virtues of virtualisation

8 June 2009 There are a number of benefits to operating from a virtual server, it has been claimed.
Popularity of .me 'continues to rise'

8 June 2009 The popularity of the .me domain name extension has continued to grow in recent months.
Organisations 'stretching infrastructure'

5 June 2009 IT infrastructure within organisations is continually being stretched, an expert has said.
Email marketing 'converging with mobile'

5 June 2009 Mobile and email marketing are more often being seen as one entity, an expert has claimed.
Domain name registration 'continues to grow'

5 June 2009 Registration of domain names has continued to grow, new figures reveal.
Britons believe broadband 'is as essential as electricity'

3 June 2009 A new survey has revealed that high-speed broadband is essential for many households, a number of which believe it is their right to access.
Success of email marketing 'measured by sales'

3 June 2009 Email marketing professionals see conversions or sales data and registrations as signs of their campaign's effectiveness.
Magento Commerce 'has online retailing prowess'

3 June 2009 The e-commerce platform from Magento has been described as "exciting" and "dynamic" by one business publication.
Email marketing 'an effective communication tool'

2 June 2009 Financial pressure on firms has highlighted the importance of optimising email marketing.
Website downtime 'could damage an e-commerce brand'

2 June 2009 A website that suffers from downtime could be a particular liability during the credit crunch.
Council adopts virtualisation 'to save £1.7m'

2 June 2009 A local authority in the UK claimed that its move to virtualisation could save it £1.7 million over three years.
Encryption 'not the end solution to data compliance'

1 June 2009 Despite the benefits that encrypting personal data has, human error could still leave customers open to fraud.
vBulletin 'used to create user-friendly website'

1 June 2009 A woman who set up a website with vBulletin now enjoys 2.9 million page views a month and 45,000 registered users.
German cruise domain name sails away with �59,500 price tag

1 June 2009 Online domain name auction house Sedo sells seereise.de for 59,500.

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