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Virtual and real worlds near point of synthesis

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Machine-to-machine communication
May 22, 2013

Virtual and real worlds set to meet

Developing technology to underpin the web’s evolution will be difficult but the rewards could be enormous, says Paul Taylor

A native takes a picture with his mobile phone upon arrival of the indigenous groups at RioCentro for the handing over of the Kari-Oca II Declaration to leaders attending the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio+20, in Rio de Janeiro ©Getty May 22, 2013

Brazil: Rising demand for mobiles adds to strain on networks

Smartphone use may present challenge for machine-to-machine market, writes Samantha Pearson

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Big data and security
Paul Taylor talks to Vijay Raghavan of LexisNexis about the need to safeguard customer privacy
Can better data improve financial decision making?
The CFOs at Kimal Group and Gartner on how they use IT
Traffic queues on the M8 motorway ©Getty May 22, 2013

Need-to-know: A short guide to the internet of things

Jane Bird looks at the history behind – and the most important aspects of – a 21st century industrial revolution

May 22, 2013

M2M: Telecoms giants big data hopes

Huge volumes of information set to boost revenues, reports Paul Taylor

May 22, 2013

M2M: How night storage keeps staff cool

Staying cool in a desert can be costly and drain grids, says Jane Bird

a raft carrying illegal timber in Brazil’s Amazon ©Reuters May 22, 2013

M2M: Trailing Brazil’s illegal loggers

Device the size of a pack of cards can trace crooks, reports Jessica Twentyman

May 22, 2013

M2M case study: Outdoor ads come to life

Jane Bird considers the use of interactive methods that give promotions zest

May 22, 2013

M2M: Drug effectiveness receives boost

Patients with HIV need to take the right doses at the right times, writes Jessica Twentyman

May 22, 2013

Smart cities: Urban areas set to be test beds

Man-made spaces have potential to become laboratories, reports Sarah Murray

a South Korean model shows off a refrigerator that can be connected to a WiFi network and managed from a smartphone ©Getty May 22, 2013

Cyber crime: Thinking fridges raise threat level

The more devices there are, the more routes hackers will have to gain access to systems and information, reports Maija Palmer

May 22, 2013

M2M: Beijing’s high-tech long march

Five-year plan aims to package the latest in technology, writes Kathrin Hille

Cyber security
Apr 23, 2013

Spy chiefs warn of increased cyber risks

Paul Taylor discovers security experts on both sides of the Atlantic are calling for closer co-operation with businesses to prevent attacks

Apr 23, 2013

Data protection laws: EU’s lawmakers and states take sides over privacy regulations

James Fontanella-Khan on Europe’s plans to strengthen individual rights

Apr 23, 2013

Global politics: Fears of war and espionage raise tensions

Internet sabotage is rivalling jihadist terrorism as the most pressing threat to governments and businesses, writes James Blitz

Apr 23, 2013

Compliance: Data breach reports should aid those who have been affected

Any leakage of information should be treated as a crime, writes Rod Newing

Apr 23, 2013

Survival guide: Three ways to keep the bad guys out

Maija Palmer lists down a trio of things you can do to secure your system

Apr 23, 2013

Crime: Biggest danger to intellectual property comes from within

When it comes to stealing data from companies, terrorists and Chinese hackers are way down the list, reports Michael Dempsey

Apr 23, 2013

Minimising risk: Vigilance over supply chains will reduce contamination

Constant monitoring is the best form of protection, reports Jane Bird

Apr 23, 2013

Consumerisation: Personal device use is challenge for IT bosses

Training and policies will boost security, says Paul Taylor

Apr 23, 2013

Persistent threats: Crooks turn to ‘spear phishing’ to reel in targets

There are definite times when alarm bells should ring, says Paul Solman

Apr 23, 2013

Management: Increase in danger level has forced security leaders to evolve

The problems for chiefs can change daily, writes Jessica Twentyman

Role of the chief financial officer
Mar 26, 2013

New IT tools aid evolution of finance chief’s role

The job of minder of the company books is changing to a more strategic one and fresh analytics software can help, reports Paul Taylor

Mar 26, 2013

Information services: Better IT accounting systems offer richer forecasting resources

The need to share data is one factor driving the use of more analytics, says Stephen Pritchard

Mar 26, 2013

Regulation and risk: Biggest technological challenge for finance chiefs is not to stifle legitimate goals

Stephen Pritchard finds new rules can lead to conflicts

Mar 26, 2013

Analysis strategy: Cash savings are to be found hiding among the big data

Finance officers find fresh ways to extract more information out of their company accounts, reports Maija Palmer

Mar 26, 2013

Case study: Cloud computing helps wintery business Gritit make most of heavy weather

Clear financials are key to banks’ support, says Michael Dempsey

Mar 26, 2013

IT and retail: Targeted mobile device use can achieve ‘holy grail’ of profit growth

Finance directors need to think about engaging with consumers in store, not turning outlets into showrooms, says Michael Dempsey

Mar 26, 2013

IT and management: Bosses turn to metrics to gauge performance

Programs can aid data search, writes Jessica Twentyman

Mar 26, 2013

IT and cash management: Automation drives treasury efficiencies

Keeping an eye on how much there is in corporate coffers is becoming easier, writes Jane Bird

Mar 26, 2013

IT and finance functions: Broader view required on when to outsource

Charles Batchelor says companies must look beyond simply cutting costs

Mar 26, 2013

Consumerisation: Finance chiefs at sharp end of home IT movement

Companies taking the bring-your-own-mobile route need strong policies in place to protect data, reports Paul Taylor

Mar 26, 2013

Financial systems: Remote hosting reduces IT resource planning costs

Cheaper alternatives live in the cloud, says Michael Dempsey

Mobile devices
Feb 25, 2013

Strategy: Stay ahead by becoming mobile

There is much more to being smart than simply issuing smartphones and tablets, explains Paul Taylor

Feb 25, 2013

Management: Personal devices raise prospect of unintended consequences

Ease of use and familiarity are countered by unforeseen costs and security issues, writes Jane Bird

Feb 25, 2013

BYOD: Freedom of choice prompts security issues for IT chiefs

Organisations must consider action in several important areas before letting staff use their own devices for work, reports Paul Taylor

Feb 25, 2013

Partnerships: Different beast in forest brings app solutions

Marketing agencies have displaced software houses, says Michael Dempsey

Feb 25, 2013

Growth opportunities: Telecoms place high hopes on machine to machine talk

Networks that link devices have great potential, reports Maija Palmer

Feb 25, 2013

Customer services: Smartphones set to take role as shopping advisers

Janina Conboye finds companies are increasingly targeting individuals with offers and information

Feb 25, 2013

Security: Risk to data is underestimated

Convenience of staff using own devices could endanger corporate information, writes Stephen Pritchard

Feb 25, 2013

Advertising space: Marketers aim to tame mobile’s final frontier

Jessica Twentyman looks at how companies are keeping track of promotional campaigns in a complex environment

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