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New research by HP reveals that smartwatches with network and communication functionality represent a new and open frontier for cyberattack. The study conducted by HP Fortify found that 100 per cent of the tested smartwatches contain significant vulnerabilities, including insufficient authentication, lack of encryption and privacy concerns. “Smartwatches have only …

Dell has announced improvements to its PartnerDirect programme to better suite the needs of servicer providers, as well as distributors. These updates include an appointment within the distribution business, an increase in the number of training and enablement programmes open to partners, and additional incentives. The programme now includes more …

Being proficient in a second coding language could increase the average developer’s salary by £4,500 a year, according to new research by Greythorn. The specialist technology recruiter has found that a bilingual coder earns on average 10 per cent more than ‘single language’ coders. Across the course of a working …

SoftMaker Office 2016 for Windows has launched in the UK, which the firm says is the alternative for Microsoft Office. The firm’s new suite has features designed specifically for corporate customers and includes an array of office programs, customised Thunderbird email client and calendar tool, and translation dictionaries for English, …

F-Secure has joined the call the kill Flash, warning businesses of the recent surge in the number of exploits targeting Adobe’s plug-in. Given the consistent use of Flash vulnerabilities in crimeware, F-Secure is adding its voice to other security researchers. Flash’s vulnerabilities were thrust into the limelight, after a zero-day …

Microsoft has revealed its biggest net loss of $3.2 billion during its financial quarter ending June 30th 2015. The firm was hit by $8.4 billion in charges during the quarter, which was formed of a $7.5 billion non-cash impairment charge related to assets associated with its acquisition of the Nokia …

Hama UK has recruited two new regional area sales managers, as the firm expands its services into the independent sector. Kevin Hurford will take over the East of England, whilst Steve Tucker will be in charge of the South West region. As former employees of UK technical accessory supplier Vivanco, …

Purple WiFi has announced the appointment of Mike Greig as VP service providers, Americas. Greig will be reporting to Eric Law, VP of worldwide sales and will focus on growing the Americas’ service provider team. He will be responsible for engaging service providers, creating demand, selling enterprise software and cloud …

The government has unveiled a new scheme to protect small businesses from cyber attacks. Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey outlined at the Reform “Cyber Security: assurance, resilience, response” conference in London how the new voucher scheme specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) will be launched later this month. The …

This year’s Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 list features a number of IT and tech firms. Now in its sixth year, the list reveals Britain’s mid-market private companies with the fastest growing international sales. The league table ranks the 200 companies according to growth in international sales over the …