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Research In Motion Names Thorsten Heins President and CEO
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22/01/2012
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Research In Motion Names Thorsten Heins President and CEO-
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Fighting cyber threats; Plugging the gaps. EU Agency launches report on proactive detection of cyber security incidents to make “digital fire-brigades” more effective
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07/12/2011
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The Agency today launches a report which identifies 16 shortcomings in detection of network security incidents.
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EU Agency ENISA launches report on Cyber-bullying & online grooming: 18 protective recommendations against key risks
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08/11/2011
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The EU Agency ENISA, the (European Network and Information Security Agency) has launched a report on cyber bullying and online grooming (preparing sexual abuse); warning that misuse of data (data mining and profiling) harms minors.
The report identifies the top emerging risks and makes 18 non-technical recommendations for their mitigation. One key recommendation is to strengthen Member State’s law enforcement agencies.
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SYNTAX IT Inc. announces its new partnership with Axway, the Business Interaction Networks Company.
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19/10/2011
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Syntax IT Inc. is pleased to announce its partnership with Axway, the Business Interaction Networks Company. Syntax has been appointed as an official Axway partner, authorized to provide product sales and support in Greece, Cyprus and the Arab Gulf Countries.
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The Global Public Policy Summit 2011, to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico
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27/05/2010
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Guadalajara, Jalisco. In order to discuss the “state of the world” in relation to public policies affecting the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, more than 500 government officials and policy makers from more than 50 countries will gather at the Global Public Policy Summit 2011, to be held on November 6th - 8th, 2011, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
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ICT Spending to Bounce Back; Reach Pre-Recession Levels by 2013
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27/05/2010
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The Great Recession of 2009 saw a decline in global ICT spending of 3 percent, with computer hardware and communications equipment sectors being hit particularly hard, according to Digital Planet 2010, a study released by the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) on the third day of WITSA’s 17th World Congress for Information Technology. However, with return to growth in all sectors in 2010, ICT spending will reach pre-recession levels by 2013. Coming out of the recession, a built up demand will fuel a surge in ICT spending, reaching 8.7 percent globally by 2011 before flattening out at around 6 percent from 2013 onwards.
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Malaysia’s Khoo elected Chairman for second term
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27/05/2010
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Malaysia’s Dato’ Dan E Khoo was re-elected as Chairman of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) for a second two-year term at the May 24th WITSA General Assembly. WITSA also elected a new Deputy Chairman and Board of Directors.
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Mexico wins right to host WCIT 2014
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27/05/2010
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Mexico has won the right to host the 19th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2014), the ‘Olympics of the ICT World’ that brings together global leaders in business, government and academia to impact economic and social development through the exchange of ideas and policies.
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Canadian Minister of Industry Tony Clement and Canadian delegation head to WCIT 2010 in Amsterdam for IT Olympics hand-over ceremony
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27/05/2010
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Industry Minister Tony Clement joined 75 other Canadians to a delegation to the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from May 25 to 27. During the event, the Canadian delegation met with industry experts, policy makers and government officials from around the world to uncover new international business opportunities for Canada’s information and communications technology sector. A ceremony was held today to officially hand over hosting privileges from Amsterdam to its next host city in 2012 – Montreal, Canada.
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WITSA announces 7 ICT Award winners at WCIT 2010
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27/05/2010
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The World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) presented the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards to 7 organizations from 7 countries and four continents last night. The Awards were presented to the private and public sector organizations at WITSA’s 17th World Congress in Information Technology (WCIT 2010) Gala Dinner at Beurs van Berlage.
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EU Agency maps key online security actors, strategies, and good practices across Europe
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12/05/2010
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The EU Agency, ENISA, (European Network and Information Security Agency) launches comprehensive study: European countries are highly varied in how prepared they are for dealing with the cybercrime, attacks and network resilience.
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WITSA extends biz centers, secretariats to 6 continents
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25/02/2010
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The World Information Technology and Services Alliances (WITSA) has extended its active footprint to 6 continents with the establishment of 9 new business centers and 5 new regional secretariat offices.
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Spam Survey 2009: status report of the fight against spam in Europe
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21/01/2010
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The EU ‘cyber security’ Agency - ENISA (the European Network and Information Security Agency) presents its new, 3rd ‘spam report’, i.e. anti-spam measures implemented by European Internet service providers (ISPs). The report looks at spam budgets, impact of spam and spam management. No significant progress is reported in the fight against spam.
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The European Commission has announced the names of the 52 finalists that are going to compete for the European eGovernment Awards 2009. The Awards ceremony will take place on 19th November in Malmö (Sweden). The 52 selected projects are managed by public authorities at local, regional or national level from 17 different European countries, providing services in their own locality or cross-border. All projects make a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency of public services in Euro
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24/08/2009
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- The European Commission has announced the names of the 52 finalists that are going to compete for the European eGovernment Awards 2009. The Awards ceremony will take place on 19th November in Malmö (Sweden).