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Lax internal security to blame for FIFA data leaks

Lax internal security at world football governing body FIFA is likely to blame for an alleged leak of the details of thousands of England fans, says security firm Imperva.

NHS opens doors to Microsoft and Google for patient care records

The government's decision to allow local health care providers greater freedom of choice in IT systems may open the door to firms like Microsoft and Google, both of which are eager to sell their electronic patient record-keeping systems.

Atos Origin first to agree new deal with government

Atos Origin has become the first IT supplier to sign a memorandum of understanding with the government under its new "single-client" approach to IT procurement.

Windows Phone 7 will fail to compete with Android and Symbian, says Gartner

Windows Phone 7 will fail to increase Microsoft's share in the smartphone market with Nokia's Symbian and Google's Android operating systems (OS) dominating the worldwide mobile OS market by 2014, according to Gartner.

Report urges national curriculum include computer games

Schools should introduce computer games in class to update the IT curriculum and help drive young people into IT careers, according to experts.

Ebay wins Craigslist share-dilution lawsuit

Ebay has won a lawsuit against online classified ad site Craigslist, restoring the auction group's near 25% stake in the company.

Online reputation firm launches ‘defamation action’ against TripAdvisor

Up to 1,000 hotel and restaurant businesses could present their grievances about what they see as unfair treatment on the reviews website TripAdvisor by the end of this week, as part of an initiative led by an online reputation management firm.

HP chases SMEs with £220 server

HP is targeting the small business sector with a server aimed at enterprises with fewer than ten members of staff.

Many questions remain for NHS IT programme

The government's decision to reorganise - and hence effectively scrap - the National Health Service's controversial £12.7bn National Programme for IT and save £1.3bn may come as a relief to many taxpayers, patients, health professionals and academics, but many people remain wary.
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