Analysis from Intersect360 Research reveals the top five reasons why high-performance computing (HPC) users adopt cloud computing. Published by Research and Markets, the study lists five “major rationales for cloud use”, as identified in a survey of HPC users conducted by Intersect360 Research. They include: capacity management – coping with periodic peaks in demand collaboration [...]

The government’s Cloud Strategy, published by the Cabinet Office, gives greater insight into how the administrative authorities of the UK intend to use cloud computing to revolutionise the delivery of public services in the years to come. Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude listed cloud computing among the four “key elements” of future government ICT strategy [...]

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published research showing that students are among the people keen to ensure their data is being handled securely during the current economic downturn. According to the ICO, 42% of students worry that the information already online about them might have a negative impact on their future jobhunting. However, many have [...]

Met Office weather warnings reached amber – the second-highest level – in some parts of the country in October. Over 70 yellow and amber alerts were issued by the forecasting service during the month, which saw the end of British Summertime as clocks went back. The south-west of England was worst affected, with three amber [...]

With clocks going back at the end of October, the mornings became lighter but the evenings darker – and the days continue to get shorter with British Summertime now officially over. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has issued some advice which could help to keep commuters safe – particularly those who [...]