Week in Review: LulzSec arrest, Apple loses iCloud exec

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As ever, the world of IT just keeps on turning and turning, often so fast we find it hard to keep up with what's been going on.

Just in cased you missed anything, here's our quick recap of the week that was in IT.

Microsoft was given the US go ahead to buy VoIP firm Skype amid reports the latter had gotten rid of some of its execs before the acquisition progressed.

Ofcom confirmed mobile network operators will soon be able to buy and sell spectrum they either need or don't use anymore. Presumably they will be a better way of trading this kind of tech than eBay?

EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding outlined plans which may result in UK businesses having to confess straight away if they experience a data breach. Good thing, we say, as too many firms have tried to swept such acts under the carpet. We appreciate the embarrassment factor, but will somebody please think about the customers?

Talking of embarrassment, Apple might have been left a little red faced after one of its execs decided to leave the company as it neared the launch of iCloud. John Herbold, a senior product manager for the new launch, has waved goodbye to Jobs et al and hello to HealthTeacher. Instead of talking tech, he'll now be telling kids how to make lifestyle changes to ensure their continued wellbeing.

On the subject of Apple, we'd like to wish the iPhone 4 a very Happy Birthday. The shiny little gadget turns the ripe old age of one today. We look back on the year gone by to see what all the fuss was about.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend from all at IT Pro.

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