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A new study from WinMagic has revealed that organisations are largely unprepared for when support of older versions of Microsoft's Windows will be withdrawn in January 2020. The study was carried out during this year's IP Expo in London when the company surveyed 150 visitors to Europe's largest IT exhibition and conference on their awareness of the need to migrate to Windows 10. WinMagic's study found that nearly a quarter of businesses (23%) have yet to start preparations for the migration to Windows 10 and that 17 per cent were unaware of the topic all together with no idea if preparations within their organisation are even in place. Additionally, one third of respondents (30%) had no idea that support for older versions of Windows would stop in less than 18 months' time. We've also highlighted the best antivirus Growing migration concerns Of the attendees surveyed, only 29 per cent were fairly or very concerned while one third (34%) had no concerns a...

New research from the software intelligence company Dynatrace has revealed that almost two-thirds of CIOs believe that Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology will become a major burden as IoT multiplies the complexity of enterprise cloud ecosystems. The company surveyed 800 CIOs worldwide to better understand their views on IoT and how this emerging technology could potentially affect their businesses. Respondents to the survey believe IoT will become a major burden because 78 per cent of CIOs said there is a risk that their organisation will rollout IoT strategies without a plan or solution in place to help manage the performance of the complex cloud ecosystems that underpin IoT rollouts.  Additionally, 69 per cent of CIOs predict that IoT will become a major performance management burden as they struggle to overcome the escalating complexity of their modern enterprise cloud environments. Challenges of IoT deployments Digital performance expert at Dynatrace, Dave Anderson prov...

Sony’s dishing out the treats this Halloween with an announcement trailer for a PlayStation cult classic. The spooky hack-and-slash MediEvil will be rising from the grave with a new 4K remastered version that’s coming in 2019.  While the development team has kept the old bones of the franchise intact, the game looks to be getting a serious overhaul in terms of gameplay and graphics with new animations, responsive controls and a significantly higher pixel count.  The original MediEvil came out in 1998 in the US and Europe and was developed by Guerilla Cambridge, at the time known as SCEE Cambridge. The basic premise: Sir Daniel Fortesque, a knight who died fighting the evil sorcerer Zarok is brought back to life 100 years later when Zarok returns with an army of the dead. If Sir Dan ever wants to get back to his eternal slumber – and save his home kingdom of Gallowmere in the process – he'll need to defeat Zarok once and for all. While the basic action platformer might not ...

Microsoft is set to make a major change in the hardware used to power its Azure data centres. According to people familiar with the deal, Azure will soon use Xilinx chips as co-processors in more than half of its own servers, replacing chips made by Intel's Altera unit that was previously the exclusive provider for the company's cloud business. Co-processors are chips that help relive the main processor in a server by accelerating some functions. Xilinx has not commented on the rumoured deal though Microsoft has said that it will continue its relationship with Intel in its current offerings with a spokesperson for the company, saying: “There has been no change of sourcing for existing infrastructure and offerings.” The rise of programmable silicon in data centres Before Xilinx's chips are widely deployed, they will have to achieve performance goals according to one of the people with knowledge of the deal. Programmable silicon has primarily been used in cellphone base...

Cheap Fitbit sale prices can save you a lot of money at this time of year as the number one name in fitness trackers are a popular Christmas present and retailers fight each other to bring you the best deals of the year. The competition in the fitness tracker world is ever-growing, which is actually good news for lower Fitbit prices as the brand has to push hard to remain competitive in price. And with each fresh iteration of its fitness trackers or smart watches we see further improvements, showing that corners aren't being cut to keep prices down either. New versions usually mean cheaper Fitbit prices on older models too, so there's always a bargain to be had somewhere. This guide to the best cheapest Fitbit deals takes a look at the models still readily available and compares prices at a wide range of retailers. So if the newer ones are looking a bit pricey for your needs, keep scrolling down, and we're sure we'll be able to find you something. The Fitbit Charge ...

Rugby fans will soon be able to get even closer to the action using their mobile devices thanks to a new partnership between the RFU and IBM . The technology giant has revealed it will be providing rugby’s governing body with a wealth of new services that will boost the game at all levels, as well as bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. What is AI? Everything you need to know “Fan experience and customer experience doesn't stand still and we want to continue to raise the bar,” Drew Crisp, IBM technological expert, told TechRadar Pro . “Many organisations think that just buying some technology will be a silver bullet, but it really isn't...you have to blend what technology can offer with what fans really want to experience.” IBM has been working with the RFU for the past five years, but is now looking to bring even more of its technological expertise to the sport. The company has recently partnered with the All England Lawn Tennis Club to help boost fan e...

A recent ban on adult websites in India has led Pornhub to launch a mirror site called Pornhub.net that went live after reports surfaced that the country had blocked hundreds of adult entertainment sites. The ban itself came from a local high court which blamed the sexual aggression of a 16-year-old girl by several male students on the widespread presence of pornography online. Following the incident, government regulators told the country's local ISPs to block more than 800 adult websites including Pornhub and Xvideos. Pornhub though claimed the ban is unfair in a statement , saying: “There are no laws against pornography in India and watching adult content privately. It’s evident that the Indian government does not have a solution to a very serious and systemic problem in the country, and is using adult sites like ours as a scapegoat. This is apparent by the fact that they only banned large sites like Pornhub’s, and didn’t block thousands of risky porn sites that may contain i...

Apple has released the first major update to iOS 12 , adding support for eSIM technology that allows owners of an iPhone XR, iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max to use a software-based SIM card alongside their normal physical SIM card. ‘Apple SIM’ has been included in the iPad range since the introduction of the iPad Air 2, while the Apple Watch 3 also supports it. However, these are the first iPhones to support the functionality. Many Android devices already support eSIM, but just as has been the case with previous innovations like Near Field Communication (NFC), the combination of Apple’s hardware and software encourages mainstream adoption. iOS 12.1 Apple SIM Its inclusion will allow users to switch between work and personal numbers without having to physically change SIM cards, while international roamers will be able to choose a tariff from a local provider – provided they support Apple SIM. This is not only convenient as it negates the requirement to carry multiple handsets or SIMs,...

If you were looking forward to playing Fallout 76 on your ultra-wide 21:9 gaming monitor, we’ve got some bad news.  It looks like Bethesda’s upcoming online RPG only supports displays with standard 16:9 aspect ratios. While the vast majority of gamers will be playing on traditional widescreen monitors, it’s disappointing news for PC gamers who have ultra-wide monitors. Pretty much every modern game on PC allows for a range of aspect ratios, so it’s a shame that Fallout 76 won’t follow suit. An even more annoying feature left out of the B.E.T.A, an early version of Fallout 76 which allows people to try out the game while Bethesda makes sure everything is working as it should, is that there’s no FOV (Field of View) slider. Again, many other games come with this option, and it allows players to alter the field of view for more comfortable playing. Lack of features The list of missing features is detailed in a Reddit post , and it’s left many PC gamers angry. It’s also reported th...

After launching the Apple Watch back in April 2015, Apple took eight months to release a charging stand for it. But that didn't stop accessory manufacturers from stepping in with their own dock, stand and cradle offerings in the meantime. And you'll be very glad that they did. Apple's Magnetic Charging Dock is a stylish enough option to have made our list, but right now it's only available in white, so if you've personalized your watch with a strap, why not go the whole hog and choose a stand that fits your style or the look of your home too?  We've collected together some of the best Apple Watch, Apple Watch 2 , Apple Watch 3 and now Apple Watch 4 docks below, ranging from handcrafted wooden designs to docks machined from aircraft-grade aluminum. So check out the list below to find the finest stands available for your bedside table. Just remember to bring your charging cable along with you. Apple Watch 3 vs Apple Watch 2 vs Apple Watch: which is the best...

BT CTIO Howard Watson has reiterated the company’s vision of converged networks, placing 5G at the heart of smart infrastructure that can provide ubiquitous connectivity to all its consumer and business customers. Ever since the £12.5 billion acquisition of EE in 2016, BT has worked to integrate its fibre, Wi-Fi and 4G networks into a single infrastructure, and recently launched its first converged products. It sees convergence as a way of differentiating itself from the competition through new services and to make its existing networks more efficient at a time when traditional revenues are being squeezed.   Everything you need to know about 5G    Converged vision “[These] networks will be intelligently designed to cater for customers’ desire for an end to end “For years, our industry has been dominated by dividing lines between fixed and wireless, copper and fibre, licensed and unlicensed, broadcast and unicast and hardware and software,” he told Broadband Worl...

There’s nothing quite like the best PC games , but no one wants to walk away from them crouching over like Igor from Young Frankenstein. If you really want to bring your gaming and sitting experience to a new level, you can kick back and get comfy in one of the best PC gaming chairs. Because, at the end of the day, if you’re immersed in your favorite RPG, saving the world and everything – you should be comfortable while you do it. That’s why we set out to compile a list of the best PC gaming chairs you can buy today. While some might look like your dad’s office chair, with all black ‘real leather’ designs – others fully embrace the gamer aesthetic with RGB lighting and loud, clashing colors, making you look like a cybernetic race car driver. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are right around the corner with deals on the best gaming chairs, there’s never been a better time to find the perfect throne for your gaming setup. We don’t mean to brag, but we’ve done our fair share of s...

You can eat well, exercise, find a great job and read all the self help books you like, but if you're not getting enough sleep all the good habits and routines you try to stick to in the day won't have the same effect.  Over the past few years everyone from health professionals to celebs have been obsessed with the magical superpowers of sleep. And it makes sense. Lack of sleep can impact your mood, your energy levels, your skin and a long-term lack of sleep can have serious mood and health consequences.  But the sad truth is many of us just aren't getting enough shut eye. Luckily, there are plenty of devices on the market designed to provide us with a better night's sleep, whether that's through wake-up lamps, devices that track your sleep and even apps that recommend what you can do to rest more effectively.  Most top fitness trackers monitor movement and heart rate during sleep, while a growing range of non-wearables sit above or below your mattress and even o...

You change your clothes everyday, so why not switch up your Apple Watch , Apple Watch 2 , Apple Watch 3 or shiny new Apple Watch 4 band every now and then as well? One of the best things about the Apple Watch is its design - there's no doubting that this wearable is super stylish all on its own. But just like you wear different clothes for different occasions, you owe it to yourself to have a repertoire of bands that suit your mood. This is especially important if you workout regularly, you don't want to be wearing a leather or fabric strap to the gym. Thankfully for you, there are lots of Apple Watch bands to choose from. In fact, there are so many that it's easy to get overwhelmed. That's where we step in. These are the best Apple Watch bands currently available from both Apple and third-party manufacturers, plus we've put this guide together in terms of price so you can work out how much you have to spend and head straight to the right place. Update: Since...