France fines Google, demands web statement
The French national data protection agency CNIL has issued a €150,000 penalty on Google, saying that its privacy policy implemented since 1 March 2012 does not comply with the French Data Protection Act.
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UK's IT spend prompts German catch-up call
Spending on IT per person is much higher in the UK, Germany and France than in southern Europe.
French cloud operator created by industry veterans
Founder and CEO of several French services companies Georges Croix and IT company Econocom have formed a company dedicated to communication solutions and front office operations using “pay per use”.
Avaya signs Exatel in Poland
Polish mobile operator Exatel, a specialist in data transmission, voice and hosting collocation services, now has a partnership with Avaya to jointly offer contact centre, IP telephony and videoconferencing services.
Avnet offers authorised Veeam training
Avnet Services, part of distributor Avnet Technology Solutions is now an official Veeam Authorized Education Centre (VMAEC).
US no longer main Russian software export market
Experts forecast that in 2013/14, IT exports from Russia will experience similar growth to previous years: 15% to 20%. At the same time, the growth rates of the software development services will stay at the current level, but will see the growth of licensed software solutio
Ingram Micro supplies Russian phone e-sales
Ingram Micro is to manage the supply chain for Yota Devices in Europe through its Brightpoint Slovakia, part of Ingram Micro Mobility. Yota, (Йота) is a Russian mobile broadband services provider and smartphone manufacturer and it will use Brightpoint for its integrated supply chain and e-commerce solution for Europe.
PC shipments to fall in 2014
Global PC shipments are expected to fall by -10.1% in 2013, slightly below the previous projection of -9.7%, and by far the most severe yearly contraction on record, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.
Juniper Systems opens sales office in UK
Juniper Systems, manufacturer of rugged handheld computers, has announced the opening of its new EMEA sales and service centre in Birmingham, in the UK.
Security specialist buys UK firm
UK-based security specialist Accumuli has bought seven-strong Bracknell-based EQALIS, focused on Big Data Analytics for £1.9m.