Vodafone tips O2 to fastest network crown - in an O2 test! An independent survey, commissioned by mobile operator O2, has uncovered some very embarrassing facts for the. The biggest is that O2's main rival in the UK, Vodafone offers the fastest speed for web browsing on a mobile phone. O2 did come top for music downloads.

How to use HootSuite to manage Twitter for business How Peter King uses HootSuite to manage his Web design firm's tweets.

A few months ago, I started to get overwhelmed by Twitter. My company does Web design, development, and marketing, so I was managing tweets not only for my business but also for my clients.

3 Cloud E-Mail Services for Business Microsoft, Google, and Cisco offer cloud e-mail services.

Web-based e-mail has been geared primarily toward personal use. Now, big players such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Google are trying to lure businesses away from on-site e-mail servers and into the cloud. We took the services for a test drive. Here's how they stack up.

Review: The New Flip MinoHD Camcorder How does the new MinoHD Flip camcorder compares with the original?

When it comes to broadband, what exactly is 'fair useage'? The internet has dramatically changed the way we live our lives, allowing us to work, shop, gamble, watch TV and even date online. As a result Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have introduced fair usage policies and download limits designed to ensure all users experience a reasonable connection speed.

There is a buzz around Google Google just introduced the newest addition to Gmail, bringing the elements of social networks to e-mail service - Google Buzz. The status updates reminds us of Twitter, photos and videos like on Facebook, location possibilities like on Go Wall, just everything in one place for around 140 million Gmail users.

O2 was top choice for broadband in 2009 Data released from a leading broadband help and comparison website shows that 2009 was a strong year for O2 in online broadband sales, with BT, Virgin Media and PlusNet also making big impressions.

2010 to be the year of the cloud for UK businesses Following a huge change in outlook over the past 15 months half of UK SMEs are planning to move their computing into the cloud by 2011, but many are still failing to implement formal strategies to help safeguard their businesses, according to a report released this week.

Average broadband speeds in the UK grow by 22% during 2009 Research by analysts at broadband.co.uk have shown that average broadband speeds grew by 22% during 2009.

HP camera 'can't see' black faces A YouTube video suggesting that face recognition cameras installed in HP laptops cannot detect black faces has had over one million views.

Vodafone customers can pre order an iPhone today Vodafone today announced that it will launch iPhone in the UK on January 14 and will be available for customers on a 24 month contract from as little as £30 a month.

Top five tips for creating a security aware business With 65 percent of small businesses surveyed believe that Internet security is critical to their business, only 28 percent have formal Internet security policies. As organizations combat an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape and feel potential impacts to IT staffing reductions due to the economic environment, employees remain the strongest defense in protecting an organization’s information.

Top ten business applications for Android phones Mobile devices using the Android operating system remain a largely untapped resource for many businesses and yet have great potential to benefit and add real business value to the way staff work on the move. And with 3G networks offering high-performance internet connectivity, it makes sense for companies to consider using this technology and capitalise on the business-orientated tools, apps and resources it makes readily available.

BT brings unlimited calls to businesses for £15 per month BT has announced it is the first UK communications provider to offer unlimited fixed line calling packages for small businesses. The high value BT Business One Plan Inclusive packages offer unlimited calling minutes to UK landlines, UK mobiles, international destinations and 0845 and 0870 numbers for a fixed fee of £15 per month. This fee is further reduced to £12.50 per month if customers take the unlimited package on a VoIP line and on the face of it represents significant savings for small business.

Top Tips on cloud computing for small businesses A far off reality only a few years ago, today cloud computing really has become mainstream. However, many small businesses are still unclear what cloud computing is and, more importantly, how it can benefit their business. Indeed, they are not alone, a recent survey of European IT Heads by Portio Research found that 56% were not familiar with cloud computing.

Salesforce.com launch Salesforce Chatter Salesforce.com, the enterprise cloud computing company, today unveiled Salesforce Chatter, a new secure enterprise collaboration application and social development platform.

Skype's future is secure The online auction site eBay has settled a lawsuit with the founders of Skype, ending uncertainty over the future of the internet phone company.

Do more for less Scott Hewitt, the entrepreneur behind Norfolk-based design and development firm Real Projects, has compiled a list of the top 40 tools and websites which businesses can use for free.

Create the right impression first time when presenting If Spring is the season of mellow fruitfulness then the Autumn is when the exhibitions start up in earnest. A whole new raft of kit is required to make a company’s exhibition presence fly and locking everything down with security hardware from Kensington so it doesn’t go walkies. Here Guy Clapperton tells you what you’ll need something for a good display, equipment to help people interact with you in seminars and keep everything charged

Getting the right tools for the job will kick-start recovery As Small Business Week commences, there’s plenty of talk at the moment of the green shoots of economic recovery; and just as many people opposing this view, urging caution even as we head towards the end of 2009 and into a new decade. However, despite an outlook that remains uncertain, there are still plenty of ways for small businesses to remain nimble, competitive and to make smart decisions, which will enable them to ride out the storm and emerge healthier as the economy stabilises.