Storm erupts over new Hotmail anti-spam safety bar

Microsoft is introducing a new 'safety bar' in its Hotmail accounts to warn customers that the email they have received may be spam. However, the move is seen by many as a way of Microsoft forcing companies to adopt its Sender ID technology. Hotmail accounts are one of the prime targets for spammers and Microsoft has been trying to come up with solution to prevent spam clogging up the internet. ...more

HSBC strengthens online defences

The HSBC is claiming the largest UK roll out of access code generating key fobs to its business customers. Some 180,000 of its business customers will receive the key fobs, costing the bank around ?3 each, in a bid to combat online fraud following successful roll outs in the US and Hong Kong. A spokesperson told us that HSBC has no plans to offer the security devices to its consumer customers as 'the risk profile is so much higher' for businesses. ...more

BT joins race to add movie and TV services to broadband

BT is looking to deliver a range of films and TV channels via broadband. According to the Financial Times, the company is in discussions with the main channels, BBC, ITV and Sky to deliver popular programmes and movies. The company is also said to be talking to manufacturers of Freeview set top boxes. ...more

BlackBerry shakes with the Mac

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has begun including software for syncing data on Macs with all its handhelds. IIA's PocketMac for BlackBerry enables data to be synced between RIM devices and OS X applications including Address Book, iCal and Mail, Microsoft Entourage and Now Up-to-date. The software will also be available to download free from both company's websites. ...more

CeBIT 2007: Deutsche Telekom aims for UK push

The IT services arm of Deutsche Telekom, T-Systems, has unveiled plans for a significant push into the UK market. Speaking at Deutsche Telekom's CeBIT press conference, chief executive Lothar Pauly pointed to T-Systems' recent contract win with Centrica as evidence of his company's ambitions for the UK market. The service provider will no longer limit itself to working with German companies with an overseas presence, such as Deutsche Bank. ...more