German government refutes Windows ‘backdoor’ claims

The German government says Windows 8 and TPM 2.0 chips, used in conjunction, can increase security but have the potential to reduce a user’s control over software and hardware. It’s common-sense advice for government IT experts has been distorted by some observers into wild claims of “backdoors” or spying by the U.S. National Security Agency, or the Chinese.

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Worcestershire County Council overlaps connected areas with BDUK broadband roll-out plans

Worcestershire County Council lists 14 parishes as ‘intervention areas’ despite funding superfast broadband, breaking EU rules

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Android mobile malware rebounds in Q2, reports McAfee

Android-based malware has grown 35% in the second quarter, according to the latest threat report from security firm McAfee

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Fleet management firm LeasePlan embraces private cloud for BYOD

LeasePlan is implementing private cloud services for flexible IT infrastructure and a centralised virtual desktop to support BYOD

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iPhone 5C could be the first Apple product to use scratch-resistant LiquidMetal

A new leak out of China shows what appears to be a video of an extremely scratch-resistant iPhone 5C. In it, the device survives close contact with coins, keys, screws, paper clips unscathed.

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Ofcom champions faster satellite connections

The telecoms regulator launches a consultation into using higher frequency bands for satellite broadband connections, enabling faster speed for trains, aeroplanes and ships

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How DWP and Universal Credit failed to work with SME suppliers

Less than 1% of DWP IT spending on the Universal Credit programme has gone to SMEs – how are big suppliers continuing their dominance?

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