The monthly e-zine from Delta Comtech

October 2010

Countdown to switch off

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Thank you and I hope you enjoy this month’s articles.

 

Firm behind data leak faces £500,000 fine

 

The firm behind the leak of the personal details of thousands of Sky broadband customers, could face a fine of half a million pounds, the UK's Information Commissioner (ICO) has said. So what happened and would you have the protection in place to prevent a similar attack? Read more

 

BIOS to be given the boot by 2011

 

There will be no more waiting for your computer to start up once an emerging new technology is adopted. A breakthrough in the basic software elements of a PC could soon replace the long-standing BIOS standard, which will see PCs boot in less than five seconds. Read more

 

Study shows Windows 7 has yet to gain on XP

 

Despite Microsoft's best efforts to promote Windows 7 for both business and home use, a year after launch their latest OS is still lagging far behind XP in terms of market share. But that is all set to change as the corporation stops selling XP on 22nd October and begins to withdraw support. Read more

 

Met chief warns fibre broadband could raise crime

 

UK businesses and network operators may benefit from new fibre broadband but they will also have to be more careful of cyber crime, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned. Despite some success stories, the rate of progress by cybercriminals still gives grave cause for concern. Read more

 

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