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By 2005, 90% of cyber attacks will exploit known security flaws for which a patch is available or a solution known, according to GartnerG2. Gartner analysts claim that not only are there patches available before the cyber attacks, but 90% are imitation attacks. Also, recent cyber attacks could have been avoided if enterprises were more… Continue reading 90% Of Cyber Attacks In 2005 Will Be Preventable, Says Gartner

The UK Government may want the country to be the European leader in the new economy, but it is unlikely to get its way. This is the conclusion of an analysis of Western European internet penetration forecasts by Net Profit, published today. The forecasts, produced by Net Figures, show that the UK will lag behind… Continue reading UK Will Not Lead European Net Growth

The UK now has over half a million high-speed broadband connections, Oftel announced today. Broadband services are now delivered to homes and businesses using cable modems, DSL technology, broadband fixed wireless and broadband satellite services. David Edmonds, director general of telecommunications said: “Over 500,000 customers now have high-speed internet access using a broadband connection, according… Continue reading UK Now Has Half A Million Broadband Subscribers, Says Oftel

The fallout from the the closure of ITV Digital continued yesterday, with BSkyB seeing stock fall 1.03% to finish at £7.65, after Merrill Lynch said that the closure could hit profits.Granada fared slightly better yesterday, improving 2.18% to close at £1.29 amid speculation that the resignation of Stuart Prebble, chief executive of ITV (see Prebble… Continue reading Sharewatch

Emap’s monthly glossy New Woman is increasing its fashion content to attract more advertising from high-end retail brands.From June the magazine will include an extra eight pages of fashion per issue and will focus on premium and international designer labels. The title will include the work of more top photographers and will feature a new… Continue reading New Woman Ups Fashion Content

The Government’s vision of Broadband Britain is becoming a reality, according to a report from Oftel which shows that the UK now has over half a million high-speed internet connections.Figures collected from UK network operators show that broadband internet access is growing at a rate of 20,000 new connections a week and according to Oftel,… Continue reading Broadband Britain Is Underway

The producer of Channel 4’s new breakfast show RI:SE has left the programme after just four days on air following disagreements with the production company.A spokesman for the programme today confirmed Killick’s departure saying: “It has been obvious for some time that Mark’s interests were at odds with the rest of the production team.”Killick was… Continue reading Producer Quits RI:SE After Four Days On Air

Websites for the Radio Advertising Bureau and MediaTel are the most popular and highly regarded of all media websites, according to a poll conducted by media intelligence and technology company Media-i (see Poster Publicity Launches Media Intelligence Outfit).The survey, which asked UK media planners and buyers to list their top media sites, placed the RAB’s… Continue reading RAB And MediaTel Top Industry Web Poll

Health and fitness media operator QJ Media has secured the contract to install poster sites in Fitness Exchange health clubs across the UK.The deal will see QJ Media install three six-sheet poster sites in each of the health chain’s 14 clubs in London, Oxford, Manchester and Norwich.Commenting on the deal, QJ Media’s managing director, Niall… Continue reading QJ Media Shapes Up With Fitness Exchange

JCDecaux Airport has launched incentivised airport poster packages in an effort to capitalise on the increase in the number of holidaymakers passing through airports in July and August.The company predicts that up to 30 million passengers will travel through JCDecaux affiliated airports this summer and the poster packs are aimed at encouraging new advertisers into… Continue reading JCDecaux Airport Unveils Summer Packages