But companies continue to be worried about the security risks posed by WLAN, even though the technology for using them securely is ironically already available. The new standard is expected to appear in Wi-Fi Certified products any time now but...
However, not only are CIOs not aware of their personal liability 80 per cent of Global 2000 organisations lack a fundamental understanding of IT risks and the potential use of insurance as a risk management mitigation strategy.
A new report from Accenture paints a woeful picture of today's CIO as a wretched character unwilling to take risks and happier acting as a caretaker for ancient IT systems than going out on a limb and building something new.
These risks shouldn't be ignored, he said - but neither should the potential opportunities and benefits that arise from using these new environments for corporate collaboration and communications. The risks businesses face as a result of getting...
Although these risks are manageable, enterprises must put security measures in place at an early stage of development of web 2.0 apps, according to the analyst. The use of web 2.0 technology in business is creating significant security risks which...
A European Commission representative promised increased funding for small businesses, but said they should not rely solely on the Commission, and instead should take risks to grow, including attaining more e-skills.