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Who should be Britain’s cyber security czar?
Experts reveal what a UK head of cyber security would need to do, while we put forward possible candidates for the role.
A short history of Phorm
As Phorm launches a new consumer product, we track the system's rocky reception in the UK.
BPM emerges as key downturn tech
The recession has handed technologies like BPM and SOA the perfect opportunity to prove their worth.
Protecting the London 2012 Olympic Games
Can London really cope with the technology issues an Olympics will bring, and will it really be at risk from a terrorist cyber attack?
Focus on... Flexible working
Flexible working has many benefits to offer businesses and individuals alike. But only if it's done properly. The technology is there, but what else do you need to bear in mind? We answer some (...)
GhostNet: Did the Chinese government hack the world?
The Chinese state has been accused of spying on networks around the world, but it could also be cybercriminals – which could turn out to be a very big problem for businesses.
The year in IT news
Google, Microsoft and the economy: all the top stories from the past year in tech and business news.
15 tech charities that need your help
Christmas isn’t just about presents and mince pies, but charity too. Here’s our top picks for tech-friendly non-profits that deserve your support.
How to be a successful online fraudster
Ever wanted to know how easy it is to be an identity thief and earn a fortune? IT PRO reveals all…
What you need to know about ID cards
Whether you back the looming ID system or not, here's what you need to know about government plans to create an identity database.
IT around the world: China
Just what opportunities lay in China and what areas are seeing the most growth?
Lessons to learn from a year of data breaches
In the year since the HMRC data breach, many more have been made public – here’s a roundup of 11 lessons (we should have) learned.
IT proves its point as killer brought to justice
How an overnight upgrade to the HOLMES computing system helped Suffolk police manage the data necessary to catch Steve Wright after he murdered five women.
Big IT for CERN's particle smashing experiment
CERN's Large Hadron Collider isn't just the largest experiment in history, it's also a massive IT project linking hundreds of thousands of computers - and could change how we share and analyse data.
IT around the world: Russia
In the first of an on-going series examining IT markets around the globe, we look at whether investing in Russia is worth the risk – and how to go about it the right way.
SOS Bletchley Park
A very significant part of our computing and national heritage – Bletchley Park – is in dire need of the industry’s help.
NHS IT - something to celebrate?
To mark the 60th anniversary of the NHS, IT PRO examines the massive IT overhaul at the health services giant.
Becta, open source and education: Too little, too late?
Inertia, fear of the unknown and agreements with vendors have lead to slow adoption of open source and free software in UK schools.
Europe's not finished with Microsoft
Microsoft's troubles in Europe are far from over, as Neelie Kroes, The EU competition commissioner, has warned. We review the past and future options for Microsoft and the European Commission.
Demand for tougher data breach legislation
Lost laptops and missing discs could mean legal trouble, as the media spotlight on data breaches gives weight to calls for tougher legislation - but is encouraging best practice a wiser move?
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