Sad news this week that Bill Moggridge, designer of the first laptop computer, has died aged 69. Moggridge came up with the design of the GRiD Compass laptop in the early 1980s. And although that was more than 30 years ago, today’s laptops still follow a similar two-part clamshell design. His design has endured, and while tablet computers are beginning to eat into some parts of the laptop market (why [...]
he world of domain names can seem a strange one. If you run a website, you’ve probably encountered it, if only briefly. Look beyond the .com and .co.uk domains that we’re all familiar with and you’ll find an absolute plethora of other domain name extensions – or top level domains (TLDs), as industry insiders call them. The domain names of today Every country has its own TLD. Unsurprisingly, here in [...]
Back in May last year, the EU’s Privacy and Communications Directive came into force. Commonly known as the EU cookie law, the government decided to phase its implementation after realising that most websites were unprepared for it and even experts seemed unsure of its implications. That decision meant that the Information Commisioner’s Office (ICO) wouldn’t start enforcing the law until 26 May 2012. With that date fast approaching, some websites [...]
Together, we are creating unprecedented amounts of data. In 2010 Google CEO Eric Schmidt revealed that every two days we create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilisation up to 2003. On the face of it that might sound unlikely, but combine the world’s growing population and the proliferation of tools like smart phones which make it easy to create data, and suddenly it doesn’t seem [...]
Integral IT’s Managing Director has been named in Insider Media’s 42 under forty two awards. The annual 42 under 42 programme highlights Yorkshire and the Humber’s most inspirational young entrepreneurs and business leaders and celebrates their success in helping to grow the regional economy. Jonathan founded Integral in 2006 and his passion for IT and customer service has seen Integral rise to one of the region’s highly respected technology companies.
Even in these cash-strapped times, there’s little point in putting off an IT upgrade for too long. Technology still changes fast. The latest software and applications can help you do new things and be more efficient. And – perhaps more pressingly – equipment tends to age, warranties expire … and sometimes things break. But if cash flow is tight, you might not feel comfortable spending thousands on a new server [...]
January is the time when the technology industry goes bonkers for new gadgets, gizmos and product announcements. That’s because it’s when the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place. Held amidst the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, it’s the world’s biggest technology show. And don’t let the ‘consumer’ bit of the name put you off: CES is just as much about highlighting emerging business tech as it is about [...]
Since the iPad was launched in 2010 tablet computers have taken the consumer market by storm and large businesses didn’t take long to catch on. With the technology becoming both more advanced and more affordable, it looks like 2012 will be the year small businesses embrace the tablet. In November 2011, a study of IT adoption trends among UK SMEs (small to medium businesses) revealed that 37 per cent were [...]
There’s nothing wrong with taking a DIY approach to building your company’s website. If you choose your tools carefully it is possible to create a professional looking website without spending a fortune on web designers. Services like Basekit and WordPress are great if you don’t mind spending a bit of time learning how to use them. Or if that sounds like too much commitment, try Getting British Business Online which [...]
Computer programming is big news this January. On this side of the Atlantic, education secretary Michael Gove reckons the information and communications technology (ICT) curriculum in England’s schools is “demotivating and dull”. He wants to replace it with courses more focused on computer science and programming. Across the pond, Michael Bloomberg caused a stir when he announced that he plans to learn how to code in 2012. The New York [...]
