IT Pro – Symbian to launch app development service
The Symbian Foundation today announced a new app developing service, which it plans to launch in October. Named Symbian Horizon, the service will help developers create and test apps from a central location before distributing them to individual existing outlets such as Nokia’s Ovi store or Samsung’s Application store.

Computing – Asos replaces email management software
Online fashion retailer Asos has replaced Microsoft Outlook with a new system to improve the handling of customer queries sent via email. On receipt of emails, the new software provides automated and recommended responses to agents and also includes complete customer information and interaction history.

Computing – Most of Whitehall still using Internet Explorer 6
The government’s own security advice, revealed ten Whitehall departments including the Ministry of Defence, the Department of Health, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills are still using Internet Explorer 6 (IE6). The revelations come after a series of parliamentary questions from Tom Watson, who stepped down from his role as minister for digital engagement earlier this year.

FT.com – IBM adds to signs of comeback in sector
IBM reported an unexpected surge in quarterly profit yesterday, providing further evidence that the technology industry is poised for a comeback in the second half of the year

Computer Weekly – Will sharing IT save UK building societies?
Building societies could compete more effectively with banks and other larger competitors by sharing IT services.