Obama brings 'new website'

President Barack H. Obama brings in a new website called recovery.gov, clearly stated by him that every American will now be able to see how the Government operates and allocates funds accordingly just by accessing this website.

The new President has really adopted IT in reaching his people.

Price WaterHouse Coopers staff linked to IT Supplier Satyam Fraud

Partners within Price WaterHouse in India have recently been arrested to having a connection with the $1bn account fraud by Indian IT Supplier Satyam.

I know this blog relates to IT update bit as this has hit the headlines, its considered to be valid to bring it up.

The PWC associates were also involved in the auditing of the accounts of the firm

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InfoSecurity 2008 in London

A little late on this update, but since Security has been the headlines of the news and many businesses are suffering from the risks. I have found this interesting video with British Telecom on Telecommunication Vs Security.

David Lacey has more..

IT Sector Redundancy Tracker

Computer Weekly has recently launched their IT sector redundacy tracker, its some useful information yet headlines state a growth in IT spend for 2009. Nearly all business are loosing on their staff and tacit knowledge.

Check: Redundancy Tracker

ICO takes action against Data Protection Breaches

The Information Commissioner's Officer (ICO) has just found NHS in breach of the Data Protection Act.

ICO has ordered a number of organizations to sign the undertakings following the breach of the Data Protection Act.

The action was lead from 5,000 records of personal data of patients which had recently been stolen from the University NHS Trust. The Data Protection Act requires organizations to take relevant measures and controls to prevent loss of data or inappropriate access.

This raises the concern of Information Systems Security Management policies within organizations and the tool of Risk Analysis. Although the Data Protection Act specifies these measures, why aren't organizations able to meet the requirements? The main question of concern revolves around adequate IS Security measures.

Recession hits Yahoo Staff

Hired two weeks ago the new chief executive Carol Bartz has decided to freeze staff pay for 2009 with response to the recession.

Yahoo has a total number of 13,700 employees after 1,500 lay offs that took place last month.

Apple Laptop on Wheels

Just announched the Apple Macbook 'Wheel', announced by Apple's Steve Jobs, a product that won't be out in the market until another 16-18 Months. The revolutionary product replaces the traditional keyboard with a wheel.

Say Goodbye to your keyboard Apple says! Its a product that will provide users with a new computer experience and ease of use.

Check it for yourselves: