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January 6th, 2010 by Lisa Francis

Daily News: 06/01

Computing.co.uk – Most SMEs will use cloud computing in 2010
More than half of small and medium sized enterprises are planning to use cloud computing technology this year, according to new research published by internet service provider Easynet Connect.

BBC – 3D TV, e-readers and tablet PCs to debut at CES show

Connectivity, 3D, e-readers and tablet computers are the trends to watch at the world’s biggest technology conference in Las Vega this week.

The Register – Sony to co-launch 3D TV channel?
Sony may partner with two leading video entertainment giants to launch a dedicated 3D TV channel, it has emerged, just hours after sports broadcaster ESPN confirmed plans for its own 3D telly service.

Computerworld UK – Good news on IT jobs
There has been a significant increase in the demand for IT staff, according to an extensive survey of recruitment firms.

The Financial Times – Cybersitter sues China for piracy

A small California company that was one of the first to bring an internet porn filter to market sued the government of China and several major computer companies on Tuesday, accusing them of misappropriating its censorship program for use in the controversial “Green Dam” project.

December 4th, 2009 by Lisa Francis

Daily News 04/12

Computing.co.uk – Giant data centre to heat London homes
An £80m green data centre under construction in east London will use 9MW of surplus heat created by racks of severs to power residential and business properties in the surrounding area.

BBC – Google set to offer property dimension to UK mapping
Google is set to launch a property dimension to its UK mapping system. The new service will allow estate agents and private sellers to put their property as an overlay on Google Maps.

BBC – World Cup games to be filmed in 3D
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa will be filmed in 3D for the first time, it has been confirmed.

IT Pro – Nokia to halve smartphone portfolio

The world’s leading handset manufacturer has announced it will cut its portfolio by half to keep on top of competition from other vendors.

The Register – Cell phones don’t fry brains, boffins say
A new Scandinavian study has been released, indicating that cell-phone usage doesn’t lead to an increased risk of brain cancer.

Total Telecom – Twitter founder squares up to m-payments market

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s new start-up, Square, is set to take an unusual approach to the mobile payments sector by enabling anyone with a touch screen smartphone to accept credit card payments.