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How Not to Lose Readers - 03-Sep-10
A worldwide survey by Epsilon entitled "Inside the Box: Trends for the Multichannel Marketeer" has identified three key factors behind a successful...more
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Every Silver Lining has a Dark Cloud - 03-Sep-10
Cloud Computing may be flavour of the month but it could leave a bitter aftertaste. An in-depth survey of 100 professional hackers has revealed that...more
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The Cisco NOW show rolls into town - 31-Aug-10
A hi-tech vehicle packed with the latest IT technology is making a stop at Digital Simple, a Norfolk Chamber of Commerce event being held on 16...more
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How cloud accounting can help your firm - 23-Aug-10
Cloud computing allows firms to access orders, essential accounting, business information and customer and supplier details from anywhere in the...more
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Working from home: broadband essentials - 23-Aug-10
There are many issues that firms should look at when deciding on their broadband, writes Chris Marling of Broadband Genie
If you're working...more
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Is your IT system protected? - 23-Aug-10
Understanding how to stop your mobile workers from becoming an unwanted and highly dangerous source of infection is rapidly becoming a crucial...more
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Fight the Cuts - Invest in Technology - 17-Aug-10
Not-for-profit organisations are preparing themselves for the effects of reduced Government spending and a predicted increase in the burden placed...more
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Bandwidth Banditry - 17-Aug-10
Does your office internet seem to crawl along? Bandwidth is an important and expensive commodity. Do you know how yours is being used?
A report...more
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e-Consumer protection consultation - 16-Aug-10
The UK Government has asked the Office of Fair Trading to develop a longer term national strategy for consumer protection on the internet. The...more
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Suffolk Chamber supports ICT apprenticeships - 16-Aug-10
Developing and retaining a competent and skilled workforce, and making best use of pervasive information and communications technologies (ICT) are...more
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Business IT Guide - 29-Jul-10
Malware, spam and IT security trends
Cyber crime is a growing issue as small companies increasingly rely on technology to run their...more
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Facebook hits 500m user milestone - 28-Jul-10
Social network giant Facebook has registered its 500 millionth member, the firm has announced.
The site, which launched in 2004, has gained...more
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Facebook Tripped by Privacy Issues - 21-Jul-10
According to market research firm Inside Facebook, the social networking giant added just 320,000 new users in June, less than 5% of the uplift...more
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Manifesto More Long Term than Last Minute - 21-Jul-10
David Cameron launched "Manifesto for a Networked Nation" the other day although the document is the work of Digital Inclusion Champion Martha...more
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Free Website Building Guide - 16-Jul-10
When it comes to building a website for your organisation there are so many options available, how do you ensure you will create an effective online...more
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How to write a mailshot - 29-Jun-10
1. Clarify the objective of the mailshot, for example, to collect leads, to make direct sales, or to give information to existing customers.
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Mobile apps for small businesses - 29-Jun-10
There’s a flourishing market in smartphone applications, or “apps”, and thousands available. But how do you know which ones are best for you? James...more
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Four easy ways to make more money online - 23-Jun-10
There are many ways to improve your website but sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference. Chris Barling of Actinic...more
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20% of E-mails Opened on the Move! - 17-Jun-10
A quick survey by digital marketing company smartFocus suggests that "20% of all e-mails will be read on a mobile device within the next three to four...more
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Business IT Guide - 16-Jun-10
Top website content on the Business IT Guide
A good website will help you reach new customers and keep old ones coming back. Whether you buy...more
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Email Scam - 11-Jun-10
The details are as follows;
A company called PM group Europe are calling various local businesses and informing them that their subscription...more
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Can You Speak Social Media? - 01-Jun-10
According to the 2010 McCann Erickson Social Media Index, marketing and communications professionals are not as familiar as they would like to be with...more
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Digital Suffolk - 13-May-10
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce will be coordinating a programme of activity throughout 2010 to highlight the benefits of the digital economy on local...more
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Cutting IT Costs - 19-Apr-10
For a recent study commissioned by Avocent’s LANDesk division, UK-based research firm Dynamic Markets interviewed 500 enterprise IT managers...more
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Working Together to Improve UK Cyber Security - 15-Apr-10
The Prime Minister recently announced strong new measures to protect UK citizens from the growing threats to our security in cyber space.
Modern...more
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Cloud Computing event 20 May 2010 - 14-Apr-10
Cloud computing – what is it and what can it do for my business?
This is the first in a series of regional events
Organised by the Digital...more
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Get Safe Online - 31-Mar-10
Microsoft Internet Explorer Vulnerabilities
What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it...more
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Smartphone applications for small businesses - 25-Mar-10
Smartphones — and the many applications they offer — can change the way small businesses operate for the better. You can even create your own...more
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Top 5 guides in 2010 - 24-Mar-10
Over 60,000 businesses have now benefited from the Business IT Guide. To mark this milestone, the Guide team have summarised the 5 most popular guides...more
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E-mail Marketing Tips - 17-Mar-10
E-mail marketing is a wonderful tool - if used properly. Incorrect usage, however, can get you into deep trouble. Here are just three tips to help...more
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Search engine marketing and optimisation - 11-Mar-10
One of the best ways to attract potential customers to your website is to feature high in the free listings of search engines like Google. Because...more
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Microsoft March Security Advisory - 11-Mar-10
There are new security warning(s):
Microsoft March Security Advisory
What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP,...more
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Shortage of IP Addresses - the next Y2K Moment? - 03-Mar-10
Have you ever wondered how one computer can talk to another (and unlike telephone calls, you don't get so many wrong numbers)? Each computer is...more
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Why your firm's website is vital - 01-Mar-10
With research showing that over 70% of online adults who have conducted an online transaction in the past year said they have experienced problems...more
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10 ways to get your website to the top of Google - 26-Feb-10
Whichever industry you are in, it is possible to transform brand image and level of business by promoting your website to the top of Google - and it...more
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Google Goes Social Networking - 18-Feb-10
Google has recently announced its answer to sites such as Facebook. Google Buzz will work alongside Googlemail to compete with more established sites....more
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Security updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat - 18-Feb-10
Security updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP,...more
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Getting British Business Online - 08-Feb-10
Google, Enterprise UK, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills, BT and e-skills UK have been working together to develop a proposition to help...more
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The Top Five Technology Trends for 2010? - 05-Feb-10
Mobile, social media, integration, security and cloud computing were predicted to be the top five themes for not-for-profit (NFP) organisations this...more
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To Tweet or not to Tweet? - 22-Dec-09
‘It will bring about the greatest social revolution since the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press.’ That was the bold claim made by an industry...more
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Engaging with the Cloud - 10-Dec-09
Imagine running your business without the need to invest up-front in licensing and maintaining computers and software. Imagine running a global...more
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Windows 7 White Paper - 01-Dec-09
After almost 3 years on the market, Windows Vista is being replaced by Windows 7. So, for anyone thinking of upgrading, some useful light reading...more
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TechnologyWorld09 meet the buyer event - 16-Sep-09
TechnologyWorld09 is the UK's biggest 'meet the buyer' event in the technology field. It showcases innovative UK businesses to carefully selected...more
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Fast Moving Facebook - 18-Aug-09
Everything seems to move at the speed of light these days and Facebook is no exception. News has arrived in the last few days about a new search...more
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netXtra win new contract - 04-Aug-09
netXtra, the Long Melford based membership website design and hosting specialists, have recently won the contract to develop a new integrated and...more
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Win a website valued at £2,000.00 - 25-Mar-09
One lucky winner will receive a bespoke site to the value of £2,000.00 designed and built for them. Simply visit...more
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AMC's Turn to Social Networking - 17-Mar-09
The AMC Institute, the trade association representing the Association Management industry in America, has released results from a new survey of its...more
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Microsoft unveils Internet Explorer 8 - 10-Mar-09
Microsoft has never been shy when it comes to shouting about their latest product developments. In fact, as a rule, they usually dedicate many pages...more
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A Push for Employee Protection - 23-Feb-09
A new mobile service, Push to Experience (PTX), which helps protect workers at risk, has been launched by InTechnology plc. The new technology enables...more
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Draft British Standard for Web Accessibility - 23-Feb-09
A British Standard for building and maintaining web content accessible to disabled people has been drafted and publication of the official standard is...more
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New e-mail Legislation applies from 15 March 2009 - 22-Jan-09
Blame the European Commission - but like it or not, all e-mails have to be recorded for posterity by ISP's from 15 March 2009. From that date, the...more
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Prism Publishes Research Report - 09-Dec-08
Prism Corporate Broking, the specialist business broker focussing on companies in the £0.5m to £10m turnover range, has produced a research report...more
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Launch of takeITon TV - 06-Oct-08
Small businesses in the East of England will get a helping hand with their IT issues from today following the launch of takeITon TV, an online video...more
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UK questioned on online ad system - 07-Aug-08
The UK government has until the end of August to respond to a letter from the European Union about a controversial system which monitors web traffic. ...more
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Green IT Having Marginal Impact - 04-Aug-08
Organisations in the UK employing green IT policies are making small savings, according to parts distributor Bell Micro. However, the level of energy...more
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ICANN Problem for Domain Name Owners - 16-Jul-08
Do you own domain names? If so, please be aware of a recent attempted phishing attack by parties unknown purporting to represent ICANN, the Internet...more
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Social Networking - 16-Jul-08
A new report from independent market analyst Datamonitor reveals that the number of people participating in online social networking (OSN) is booming....more
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ITsafe Warning 08-008 - 15-May-08
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Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Microsoft Windows and Office for Windows...more
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No Broad Smiles with Broadband - 16-Apr-08
Broadband is not universally popular! 1 in 2 consumers are still not happy with the customer service they receive. The UK’s largest ever independent...more
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Customers Give Thumbs Down to E-mail - 16-Apr-08
E-mail is officially the UK’s worst channel for customer service, according to research from eService provider Transversal. Transversal’s third annual...more
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Market test your big idea! - 15-Apr-08
Entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas have until Friday 25 April 2008 to apply for a share in EEDA's Spring round of the Proof of Concept fund....more
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ITsafe Warning 08-005 - 27-Mar-08
What is it?
Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database
What does it affect?
Microsoft Customers using Microsoft Word 2000...more
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New Forum on Security Awareness - 25-Mar-08
A new organisation, the Information Security Awareness Forum (ISAF), has been launched to promote security awareness following recent high profile...more
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Mobiles to outperform Landlines this year - 29-Feb-08
For the first time, the volume of mobile voice calls will exceed that on traditional fixed networks in Western Europe as a whole, says Analysys, the...more
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Greenpeace Launches Virtual City - 29-Feb-08
Greenpeace has launched an interactive virtual city showcasing how towns and cities across the UK are fighting climate change and enjoying a cleaner...more
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Broadband Prices Still Falling - 21-Feb-08
The uSwitch.com website is reporting that broadband prices are dropping rapidly, providing both consumers and business with best ever value for money....more
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Domain name for Asia up for grabs - 21-Feb-08
The so-called landrush for the latest domain name suffix - .asia - has begun.
DotAsia, the organisation overseeing the registration, is expecting...more
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New Google Search Options - 01-Feb-08
Through its Google Labs facility, Google is now offering users the opportunity to search and present findings on a map, via timeline or by "info view"...more
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Social Networking Costs UK plc £6.5billion pa - 01-Feb-08
Yes - £6.5 billion per annum - that is the calculated cost in productivity terms and bandwidth usage wasted by employees maintaining their social...more
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Do you have fear of computers? - 01-Feb-08
Suffolk ACRE could help you combat your fear of computers!
Suffolk ACRE, a registered charity based in Ipswich, is now a classified UK Online...more
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Computer games experts sign up to Games Eden - 07-Dec-07
Dozens of leading lights from the East of England’s computer games industry have signed-up to Games Eden, a new business network that will provide...more
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Enter now for the Creative East Awards 2008 - 29-Nov-07
Celebrating the wealth of talent in the creative industries across the Eastern region.
Entries to the second Creative East Awards (20 March 2008)...more
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Loss of Personal Data from HMRC - 26-Nov-07
You will be aware from the Press that some CDs being sent between HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the National Audit Office (NAO) are unable to be...more
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Domain Registration Scam? - 08-Nov-07
The Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) of ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is investigating a potential...more
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Anti file-sharing laws considered - 25-Oct-07
The UK government could legislate to crack down on illegal file-sharers, a senior politician has told the BBC's iPM programme.
Lord Triesman, the...more
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Microsoft buys stake in Facebook - 25-Oct-07
Microsoft has paid $240m (£117m) for a 1.6% stake in Facebook that values the hugely popular social networking site at $15bn (£7.3bn).
Facebook...more
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Ofcom Flexs Muscle over Broadband - 16-Oct-07
Not only does Ofcom believe that internet users are being short-changed when it comes to their broadband speed but it is also concerned about the...more
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New Web Accessibility Guidelines - 16-Oct-07
According to various sources, e.g Outlaw.com and The Register, updated web accessibility guidelines are likely to be introduced in 2008. However,...more
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Wi-fi sharing plan launched in UK - 05-Oct-07
Wireless living is becoming a normal part of our day.
The UK's wireless net credentials have been boosted with the launch of a wi-fi sharing...more
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E-mail Overtakes Direct Mail - 05-Oct-07
For the first time, email marketing has overtaken direct mail in terms of volume, according to the latest National Email Benchmarking report produced...more
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Email dependent? - 01-Mar-07
Are you 'addicted' to email? According to a study by Symantec, we typically spend two hours a day using email, and more than half of us check our...more
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Automated Process Systems on the UP - 22-Feb-07
Systems that automate performance management processes and improve business productivity are being taken up by increasing numbers of small businesses....more
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HMRC produces tax guide for e-traders - 13-Feb-07
A new internet-based guide, accessible via the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) website for people who trade online was launched last week (5 February...more
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More IT vision could save time and money - 01-Feb-07
Small businesses are keen to embrace new technology but lack IT vision that could save time and money.
Small business owners in the UK have made...more
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New Website Legislation - January 1st 2007 - 02-Jan-07
Every UK company website should list its company registration number, place of registration and registered office address on its website from January...more
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Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) - 19-Dec-06
The new Internet Explorer 7 is causing a few problems for viewing emails!
Reports have been coming in of text being shown very small in email...more
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Distance Selling Guidelines (Revised) - 19-Dec-06
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have issued a revised set of guidelines on distance selling, which...more
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Launch of the Suffolk eBusiness Club 2006/7 - 08-Aug-06
Developing understanding and adoption of eBusiness in Suffolk is a major
objective of the Chamber of Commerce who are delighted to announce the
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