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Steve Jobs, Apple ‘visionary’, dies aged 56

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:07:16 +0000

Steve Jobs, co-founder and former chief executive of US technology giant Apple, has died at the age of 56.

Apple said he had been “the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives” and had made the world “immeasurably better”.

Mr Jobs had announced he was suffering from pancreatic cancer in 2004.
Tributes have been made by technology company bosses and world leaders, with US President Barack Obama saying the world had “lost a visionary”.

“Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it,” said Mr Obama.
A statement from Mr Jobs’s family said they were with him when he died peacefully on Wednesday.

In pictures: Apple fans mourn JobsCan Apple stay ahead without Jobs at its core?Steve Jobs: Photos of your tributes”In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family,” they said, requesting privacy and thanking those who had “shared their wishes and prayers” during his final year.

Apple said the company had “lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being”.
Tim Cook, who was made Apple’s CEO after Mr Jobs stood down in August, said his predecessor had left behind “a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple”.

Flags are being flown at half mast outside the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, while fans of the company have left tributes outside Apple shops around the world.

“What he’s done for us as a culture, it resonates uniquely in every person,” said Cory Moll, an Apple employee in San Francisco.

“Even if they never use an Apple product, the impact they have had is so far-reaching.”

At the company’s Shanghai shop, customer Jin Yi said Mr Jobs had created gadgets which had “changed people’s perceptions of machines”.

Rivals’ tributes

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak will remember Mr Jobs for “knowing what made sense in a product”The heads of other leading technology companies have also paid tribute, including Microsoft boss Bill Gates, who said Mr Jobs’s “profound impact” on the world of technology would “be felt for many generations to come”.

“For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely.”

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg thanks Mr Jobs for “showing that what you build can change the world” while Sony Corp president and CEO Howard Stringer said: “The digital age has lost its leading light.”

South Korea’s Samsung, which is involved in an ongoing legal battle with Apple over patents, praised Mr Jobs for his “numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry”.

Source: BBC.co.uk (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15193922) @ 06/10/11 21:00

Congratulations to Lorna for grabbing herself £250 BubbleIT Refer a Client Scheme

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:29:43 +0000

Congratulations to Lorna for grabbing herself £250 under the BubbleIT Refer a Client Scheme, we are very pleased for her and wish her all the best in her future endeavours. We have found this scheme to be very positive and rewarding for both us and the referrer.

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Dell Partners with Baidu for smartphones in China

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:28:40 +0000

Dell the IT Services, Computer Hardware and Software giant has confirmed that it is one of the number of companies partnering with Baidu (China’s largest internet search engine) on mobile phones.

A spokesman from Dell stated that the company was developing smartphones which would utilise Baidu’s new software platform for the chinese market. In addition to the partnership with Dell, Baidu have announced that they will be working with a number of other developers and handset makers as part of an alliance to support the Baidu Yi platform.

Baidu Yi is said to be an Android-based platform but Ms Lee has not stated which operating system the Dell smartphones will be using.

Hewlett-Packard’s shares drop 20% after company takes new approach

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:21:17 +0000

Shares in Hewlett-Packard (HP) have fallen sharply on news that the company is buying UK software firm Autonomy for £7.1bn ($11.7bn) and may sell its PC business. HP’s PC business is the world’s largest, but by the end of next year, HP computers could be sold under another company’s name.

Analysts believe this move is due to the fact that Apple have knocked HP out of the PC, smartphones and tablet market with its iPhone and iPad products.

This new strategy means that HP will continue to sell servers and other equipment to business customers and side-line PC hardware in favour of more profitable software and services which will be provided by Autonomy.

BubbleIT takes part in The Great Nottingham Bike Ride (58 Miles)

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:01:52 +0000

On Sunday 19th June 2011 Saeed Ahmed from BubbleIT took part in the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride raising a total of £325.00 for the British Heart Foundation. BubbleIT joined over 4,000 riders on the 30th Anniversary of the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride. The journey took Saeed Ahmed through some of the most stunning scenery that Nottinghamshire has to offer, starting from the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont.

Information about the route the 58 Mile ride takes: The 58 Mile Bike Ride Route

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Twitter users may face court

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:10:14 +0000

Twitter’s new European boss (Tony Wang) has suggested that users who break privacy injunctions by posting on the Twitter website could face UK courts.

Tony Wang has warned that the site would hand over user information to the authorities where they were “legally required”. In addition Tony Wang stated that people who did “bad things” needed to defend themselves.

Lawyers are challenging Twitter in court to reveal the identities of the Twitter user who violated a super-injunction which was put into place to hide the alleged affair of Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs.

Mr Wang has stated that Twitter with comply with local laws to turn over user details and will also notify those individuals of any such request.

At the first e-G8 summit, the topic of legal jurisdictions and the internet has been hotly debated and Technology IT Service leaders including Google’s Eric Schmidt and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were among the speakers at the event.

Fake Security Program Hits Apple

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:54:33 +0000

Thousands of Apple users have been caught out by a fake security application which once installed, the fake MacDefender, MacProtector and MacSecurity programs pretend to scan a computer and then ask for payment to fix non-existent problems.

Apple have put out a notice to warn users about the fake security software and for those users who have already been infected, Apple have released an in-depth guide on how to remove the malware infection (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650)

Apple have released a statement saying they will release an OS X update soon to find and remove the MacDefender and its variants.

The MacDefender and its variants are thought to have caught some people out because the default security settings on the Safari browser allow it to download and queue itself for installation.

The percentage of Mac users who do end up installing the malware program may end up paying approximately £43 to remove the non-existent virus infection.

As Apple was releasing its fix for the Mac Defender malware infection, the gang behind it had starting a new variant called Mac Guard. The new variant is being spread by tying it to popular phrases typed into search engines. In addition the new variant (Mac Guard) gets round one of the factors that limited the spread of the Mac Defender as it no longer needs a user’s permission to be installed.

If you are experiencing any issues with you IT Services due to the recent Apple malware out break BubbleIT’s IT Support services will be able to help you get you up and running again.

IT Support Nottingham, IT Support Birmingham, Computer Repair Nottingham

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:55:29 +0000

IT Support Nottingham

BubbleIT is the firm to turn to for specialist IT support in Nottingham. We have tailored our packages to suit your business’ needs and offer the widest range of IT support services in Nottingham and the Midlands region. Whether you’re looking for initial consultancy or network management services, need to revamp your existing infrastructure, web design in Nottingham or simply wish to contract the experts to oversee all of your IT support in Nottingham, the team of experienced engineers at BubbleIT can provide you with the guidance and practical maintenance solutions you need to run a secure and efficient business.

IT Support Birmingham

With a view to reaching a wider demographic, we now also offer IT support to Birmingham. By providing clients with full coverage and supplying the IT support Birmingham craves, we now have the resources to offer our fantastic customer care packages to even more businesses and individuals who are looking for unlimited IT support in Birmingham at unbelievable discounts. Discover the perks of great IT support in Birmingham and benefit from some of the UK’s best technical computer specialists.

Computer Repair Nottingham

All of us take our systems for granted. IT is so heavily integrated into our daily lives that if you suddenly experience a problem with your programmes or hardware it can be difficult to know who to trust with your computer repair in Nottingham. Rest assured that BubbleIT can swiftly arrange IT support no matter how large or small the issue – we can provide Nottingham with laptop repair and PC repair services, remotely or at your own venue. With several offices in the heart of the city and the surrounding area, our team are able to tackle all aspects of computer repair and provide the professional laptop repair Nottingham requires at affordable costs.

Laptop Repair Nottingham

Rely on us to diagnose your laptop’s fault as quickly as possible. The laptop repair that Nottingham needs is dependent on a quick turnaround, and we have procedures in place to ensure that your machine is delivered back to you as quickly as possible. We can provide our laptop repair service to all clients in Nottingham, from home users to large commercial organisations, and can recover your machine from issues such as accidental water damage, overheating and fractured screens.

PC Repair Nottingham

Turn to us for all your PC repair needs in Nottingham and experience an unrivalled level of customer service that relies on the competence and technical knowledge of our dedicated technicians and support staff. We can work with a huge range of desktop operating systems and manufacturers, including household names such as Packard Bell, Sony and Apple. Discover PC repair Nottingham can be proud of and get in touch with our team today for fast assistance.

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Aside from our successful IT support Nottingham and IT support Birmingham divisions, BubbleIT also provide clients with competitively priced web design and hosting opportunities. Keep yourself ahead of your closest competition and take advantage of our affordable web design in Nottingham.

Website Design Nottingham

The effective design and build of a quality website can often be a lengthy and time-consuming process, but the specialists at BubbleIT can quickly identify your ambitions as a business and turn your initial ideas into a site that truly communicates your vision and services. Alongside our traditional website design Nottingham services we also offer hosting facilities, tailored scripting, marketing strategy development and web consultancy for your convenience.

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Our combination of approach, experience, expertise, customer care and affordability means that our IT Support solutions address your business needs making commercial, operational and financial sense.

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We offer a range of IT services from IT Support and Network Installations to IT Security and Office Relocations. Our IT services are tailored to meet your exact requirements allowing you to concentrate on your core business activities.

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We implement wonderful, easy-to-use software like Sage Accounts for companies just like yours every day allowing you to streamline your business processes and utilise your IT Services more efficiently. Call us today and find out what we can do for you.

Website Design

Whether you're looking for a simple 3 page website or a bespoke eCommerce platform; we pride ourselves on offering our clients affordable, high quality web design that will perform for you and your business.

BubbleIT Awarded Sage Accounts 2011 Product Specialist Accreditation

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:37:21 +0000

BubbleIT is please to announce that they have been awarded the Sage Accounts 2011 Product Specialist accreditation.

Sage is the UK’s leading business management software provider supplying products and services to more than 800,000 UK businesses. With more than 30 year’s experience of helping small and growing businesses, you can rest assured that Sage will have a tailored solution to meet your individual business requirements. Sage offers a diverse range of software which ranges from accounts, payroll, ERP, Planning / forecasting and manufacturing.

BubbleIT went through a in-depth business audit to ensure that we met the requirements for the Sage 50 product suite. Tariq Ahmed, one of our Technical Directors was also required to complete a 4 day intensive training and assessment course at Sage’s UK training suite in Manchester. Tariq was required to pass a series of exams and is now a fully accredited Sage Accounts 2011 Product Specialist.

BubbleIT is now recognised by Sage as a specialist in the supply and installation of the Sage Accounts 2011 software suite.

By joining the Sage Partner Programme, BubbleIT will receive on-going training and support and intern can offer you expert advice on a Sage solution tailored for your business. Furthermore BubbleIT can offer very competitive pricing and support options for your Sage 50 requirements.

BubbleIT Opens New Store in West Bridgford, Nottingham

admin — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:14:32 +0000

BubbleIT is pleased to announce that they have just opened a new retail branch in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The store is located on 126 Melton Road, opposite the popular George’s Fish and Chips.

With BubbleIT’s commitment to Computer Repair and IT Support within Nottingham and the East Midlands, the new store offers our customers the flexibility to use our service where ever they are located within Nottingham. In addition, the new retail store allows BubbleIT to provide superior on-site support to our corporate clients and to assist in their hardware requirements offering same day service on a range of computer hardware and software.

Furthermore, as a further improvement to our IT support services we are pleased to announce that our new store has a fully integrated technicians help desk centre which will offer our contracted clients an additional point of contact for their support requests.