Publications

Urban legend of the Unicorn

The Unicorn, a mythical animal typically represented as a horse with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead. It is also a term in the U.S. investment and venture capital industry that denotes a start-up company—originally and often software-focused, but now more inclusive of other sectors—whose valuation has exceeded the somewhat arbitrary value of …

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Security of mobile apps

The increasing proliferation of company Smart phones and their mobile applications has resulted in a minefield for IT Directors. Which Apps should be utilised and are they secure? Companies must agree on a programme for the usage and testing of 3rd party mobile applications. Setting guidelines on the type of mobile applications which can be …

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Spain nearshore destination of choice?

Typically when considering Nearshore destinations within Europe the most commonly cited countries are the CEE countries of Poland, Ukraine and Bulgaria. However, Spain is quickly becoming the destination of choice, particularly for Offshore Service Providers who want a nearshore foothold. Spain is strategically located within easy access for all the major European IT consumers. There …

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Cold world wide web

The recently appointed EU Digital chief Andrus Ansip has used his confirmation hearing to demand stronger Data Security Policy, even taking the bold step as to suggest that US failure to provide EU citizens with adequate data protection may result in the EU stepping out of the Safe Harbour data sharing Agreement. This agreement allows …

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