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Disney IT Workers Plan to Sue Over Immigrant Replacements
A group of former Disney IT workers based in the US have filed a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after losing their jobs to foreign replacements.
Georgina Stobbart
Oracle to axe 1,000 jobs as it closes UK software support centre
Oracle is set to close down it's UK software support centre and move all it's European support to Romania which will result in the loss of 1,000 support staff.
Cisco acquires British video firm Acano for $700 million
Cisco has announced it's plans to acquire UK video conferencing firm Acano for $700 million.
Georgina Stobbart
From Windows 1.0 to 10 – Microsoft Celebrates 30 Years of Windows
It’s been 30 years since Microsoft unveiled its first version of Microsoft Windows with Windows 1.0. Whilst not the version we all remember, the operating environment offered a graphical user interface that could run graphical programs made for Windows as well as run software made for MS-DOS too.
James Broom
Will the Government Force Contractors onto Payroll after a Month?
In the last few weeks there have been reported plans to put contractors and limited companies on a company payroll if they end up contracting for them for more than one month. The clause maybe unveiled next week when George Osbourne delivers the 2015 Autumn Statement which could potentially affect the future of contractors and limited companies throughout the UK.
James Broom
What will Pagecloud mean for Web Designers?
One of the most interesting products that came out of this year’s TechCruch Disrupt 2015 was the introduction of PageCloud, an innovative web creation service that boasts a simplified drag and drop interface that promises to change the way we produce, edit and view websites. Launching November 30th, the tool has dubbed itself as the world’s most advanced web editor and promises to be a revolution for not just web creation and design, but the World Wide Web as a whole.
UK Start-Up's sees Highest Survival Rates in Three Years
According to reports from the Barclays and Business Growth Fund (BGF) Entrepreneurs Index, UK start up companies have seen it's highest survival rates in three years which is a huge boost for UK Enterprise.
James Broom
Microsoft to offer cloud services from the UK
Microsoft has confirmed plans to introduce its first UK data center with popular cloud based applications like Office 365 and Microsoft Azure being made available from late 2016. This means greater performance and reliability, as well as the same trusted principles of security and privacy for businesses and government organisations across the UK that use Microsoft cloud products.
James Broom
Exciting IT careers at GCHQ now available
Ever wanted to work for GCHQ? The British intelligence and security organisation who are responsible for providing signals intelligence to the British government are looking for technically minded individuals to help them combat cyber crime and prevent potential threats. GCHQ is tasked by the government to help protect any potential threats and attacks to the country. Working alongside other security services, GCHQ is responsible for giving the Prime Minister information to influence decisions and plans of action by using advanced communication technology to intercept and report cybercrime and potential terrorist threats.
James Broom
BBC’s The Apprentice Returns – where is the technology?
The most intense interview process returns to the BBC tonight and Alan Sugar will once again take centre stage by chastising and firing candidates that aren’t quite up to scratch until he finds his star apprentice. This will be the 11th series of The Apprentice and we will meet more of Britain’s most ambitious, engaging and often somewhat deluded group of entrepreneurs.
James Broom