O2 launches mobile wallet service in the UK

Mobile operator O2 has launched a mobile wallet service to compete with rival mobile payment systems from the likes of Barclays, Google and PayPal. The new service, called O2 Wallet, allows consumers to transfer money across any network, make online purchases and conduct price comparisons by scanning product barcodes in…

read more

InfoSec 2012: IBM launches new threat analytics engine

IBM is growing its Security Systems unit with the launch of a new threat analytics appliance, which the company claims can identify suspicious behaviour in the network to protect organisations against hidden threats. IBM launched its Security Systems division in October 2011, drawing together disparate security products developed by IBM…

read more

Avira launches free Mac Security anti-malware app

Helps stop accidental passing of PC viruses Windows anti-virus software maker Avira has released a free version of the software for Macs, called Avira Free Mac Security. It is available for consumers and businesses alike who may wish to guard against malware downloads and the accidental acquisition and passing on…

read more

Appsense launches enterprise app management tool

Virtualisation provider AppSense has developed a new technology that allows employees to manage their personal productivity applications independently in a corporate environment, relieving pressure on the IT department. The idea of StrataApps is to create a secure, virtualised and isolated space known as a DataStore, where users can install apps…

read more