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Infosec 2013: cyber security sector failing to attract new talent
The cyber security sector in the UK is failing to attract young people into the industry – especially women – according to research released this week by e-skills UK.
    




Facebook investor Thiel leads £3.9m investment in TransferWise
TransferWise, the peer-to-peer international money transfer business, has secured a $6 million investment round led by Valar Ventures, the venture fund founded by Facebook’s first outside investor and co-founder of PayPal, Peter Thiel.
    




Oracle opens second UK data centre to support government G-Cloud
Oracle has announced the opening of a new data centre in the UK to support the government’s G-Cloud initiative, following a similar move by Salesforce.com earlier this month.
    




Yellow Pages owner Hibu launches website builder for SMBs
Yellow Pages owner Hibu has launched a new cloud platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enabling them to create a mobile-optimised website or online shop and start selling and advertising to prospects in just 10 minutes.
    




G2 Crowd challenges Gartner's Magic Quadrant with crowdsourced grids
Might the hegemony of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant be under threat? It sounds like a long shot but Chicago startup G2 Crowd thinks it has come up with a disruptive alternative - ditch analysts and ask IT professionals what they think instead.
    




McAfee splashes $389 million for Stonesoft's firewall knowhow
Another independent security firm has been swallowed by the expanding McAfee empire with the news that Intel’s security play has agreed to pay $389 million (£250 million) in cash for small but innovative Finnish firm Stonesoft.
    




Entrepreneur First encourages girls to launch tech start-ups
Entrepreneur First, the not-for-profit initiative designed to help budding entrepreneurs launch their own technology start-ups, is launching a 9-week programme to teach female graduates and undergraduates the basics of programming.
    




Shazam appoints new CEO to lead initial public offering
London-based technology start-up Shazam, which offers a mobile music identification service, has appointed a former Yahoo vice-president as its new chief executive, in order to prepare for the next stage of growth and an initial public offering (IPO).
    




Government outlines plans for £30m SME advice programme
The government has outlined its plans for a two year, £30 million programme to provide external advice to SMEs in the UK, which was first revealed earlier this year in Osborne’s budget.
    




Flexible, networked e-ink displays mimic physical documents
Researchers demonstrated flexible, networked e-ink displays that behave like papers on a desk at a conference in Paris. The displays can be used separately or in tandem, opening up new possibilities for a paperless office.
    




Brother MFC-J4510DW
The Brother MFC-J4510DW surprises you from first glance, a low-slung top measuring just 185mm deep but very wide. Black and cream isn't always an attractive combination, but it works here, a broad black stripe rippling across to match the bold dark top.
    




Nine in 10 tech start-ups plan to recruit this year: report
The jobs market may be grim, but new research has highlighted that technology start-up businesses have ambitious hiring plans for the next year.
    




UK ramps up efforts to support high-growth tech companies
Efforts are ramping up in both the public and private sector to enable high-growth businesses in the UK to scale rapidly and reach their full potential.
    




Infosec 2013: cyber security sector failing to attract new talent
The cyber security sector in the UK is failing to attract young people into the industry – especially women – according to research released this week by e-skills UK.
    




Dell UltraSharp U3014
If you're in the market for a high-quality, large display, the Dell Ultrasharp U3014 is definitely worth considering. Our Dell UltraSharp U3014 review explains why.
    




Tech London Advocates launches to support British start-ups
A private sector-led advocacy group made up of around 150 technology business leaders and influencers has launched in London today to facilitate partnerships between tech start-ups and FTSE 250 businesses as well as large international companies and investors.
    




HP OfficeJet X551dw
It’s a record-breaker! And that’s official.
    




Cardiff Start launches to encourage investment in Welsh start-ups
A collective of start-up businesses, investors and students in Cardiff have teamed up to promote the Welsh city's technology and digital scene.
    




Phantom flying drone captures stunning, stable video
A new stabilization system for the Phantom remote-controlled flying drone helps it capture stunning landscapes and maneuver in tight spaces.
    




Small Business Research Initiative passes £100 million SME contracts
The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) has been hailed a success as it passes a milestone of £100 million of contracts awarded to small businesses from public sector departments
    




Boris Johnson helps inject £22m into start-up scene
Fund manager and investor MMC Ventures has won a competitive tender to launch the MMC London Fund, wFund manager and investor MMC Ventures has won a competitive tender to launch the MMC London Fund, which will see £22 million ploughed into London based start-ups. hich will see £22 million ploughed into London based start-ups.
    




How Tech Helped Manassas, Va., Conquer Long-Held Distrust


Drone Journalism Takes Off in Missouri


Samsung Galaxy S4's Coolest New Features
Samsung's "next big thing," the Galaxy S4 smartphone, is set to be released in the United States next week. CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights the new gadget's most notable new features and functionality.

HP Looks to Moonshot for Data Center of the Future
Seeking to reverse its flagging fortunes and build the foundational layer for the 'Internet of Things,' HP unveils a new class of software-defined server: the HP ProLiant Moonshot.

U.S. Sees Tech's 'Center of Gravity' Shifting to Asia
Government's forecast for next 15 to 20 years gives tech a big role; including big data, robotics, smart cities and anarchic social networks.

W3C Outlines Plan to Finalize HTML5
The Worldwide Web Consortium lays out its plans to finalize HTML5 and HTML 5.1 in in the 2014 and 2016, respectively. CIO.com outlines how the W3C will face the challenges ahead.

Wearable Tech Market on the Upswing
Demand for real-time data, including personal health information, will drive the market for wearable wireless devices to grow from 14 million items this year to as many as 171 million in 2016.

Tech World Preps to Honor "Father of Computer Science" Alan Turing, as Centenary Nears
Listening to the way people in the world of technology talk about Alan Turing, it's difficult to believe that the English computer scientist isn't more of a household name.

Lockheed Martin Receives Four Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards

Bethesda, Md., May 17, 2013 – The Manufacturing Leadership Council recognized Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] with four awards during the 2013 Manufacturing Leadership Summit in Palm Beach, Fla. on May 15.


F-35A Successfully Completes High Angle Of Attack Testing

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., May 16, 2013 – The latest in a series of Lockheed Martin [LMT] F-35A high angle of attack (AOA) testing was recently completed.  The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum command limits, including intentionally putting the aircraft out of control in several configurations. This included initially flying in the stealth clean wing configuration. It was followed by testing with external air-to-air pylons and missiles and then with open weapon bay doors.  The F-35A began edge-of-the-envelope high AOA testing in the Fall 2012.  For all testing, recovery from out of control flight has been 100 percent successful without the use of the spin recovery chute, which is carried to maximize safety. 


U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin Commission Microgrid at Fort Bliss

EL PASO, Texas, May 16, 2013 – U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] officials commissioned the first U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grid-tied microgrid integrating both renewable resources and energy storage during a ribbon cutting ceremony today at Fort Bliss, Texas. The project was funded by the DoD’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program.


Lockheed Martin Team Delivers Major New Crime-Solving Capabilities Via FBI’s Next Generation Identification System

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2013 — The FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) Increment 3 was deployed on May 5, 2013, providing significant improvement in latent fingerprint search accuracy and a new nationwide palm print identification system to help solve cold cases and improve crime-solving capabilities. These new resources are among the latest upgrades delivered by a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led team for the FBI’s NGI system.


C-130J Super Hercules Worldwide Fleet Soars Past 1 Million Flight Hours

MARIETTA, Ga., May 14, 2013 – The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark


Rising to the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow

BETHESDA, Md., May 14, 2013 – Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Chief Executive Officer and President Marillyn A. Hewson today made remarks in Arlington, Va. at the Corporation’s fourth annual Media Day.  During her presentation, Hewson discussed the Corporation’s collaboration with customers to help them meet their current and future challenges.  She also outlined how Lockheed Martin is anticipating and actively positioning itself for long-term growth.  For a copy of Hewson’s remarks as delivered, please visit: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/news/speeches/051513-hewson.html.


U.S. Navy And Lockheed Martin Deliver Nation’s Newest Secure Communications Satellite For Mobile Users

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 13, 2013 – The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] have delivered the second Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) spacecraft to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., where it will be prepared for a July liftoff aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.


Lockheed Martin Names Roderick Mclean To Lead F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, May 13, 2013 – Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company [NYSE: LMT] announced that Roderick “Rod” McLean has been selected vice president and general manager of the F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group (IFG). Michael Cawood has been selected to serve as vice president and deputy for IFG. Both appointments are effective immediately


Lockheed Martin And The MDA Conduct Successful Test Of New Air-Launched Missile Target Prototype

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 13, 2013 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have successfully tested a prototype air-launched Extended Medium-range Ballistic Missile (eMRBM) target at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.


Lockheed Martin’s JASSM® Extended Range Successfully Completes IOT&E Flight Testing

ORLANDO, Fla., May 13, 2013 – Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM®) Extended Range successfully completed U.S. Air Force Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) flight testing, scoring 20 successes in 21 flights, a success rate of 95 percent.


Lockheed Martin Launches Redesigned F-35 Website

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 13, 2013 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced the redesign of www.F35.com, the official website of the F-35 Lightning II. The new design features enhanced functionality and compatibility with a variety of mobile devices while providing users the most up-to-date information on the F-35 program.


Lockheed Martin Takes Steps Toward Becoming Healthiest Workforce In Industry

BETHESDA, Md., May 9, 2013 – More than 1,000 Washington, D.C., area Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] employees and family members participated Saturday, May 4, in Rockville, Md., in the Corporation’s first-ever 5K run/walk to get fit while supporting a great cause, the Wounded Warrior Project.


Lockheed Martin Releases Enhanced Search And Rescue Service For General Aviation Community

ASHBURN, Va., May 9, 2013 – New updates to the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Flight Services (LMFS) automation system and Pilot Web Portal will make general aviation safer and more convenient - at no cost to pilots. 


HAVELSAN and Lockheed Martin Demonstrate Feasibility of Turkish - Aegis Combat System

ISTANBUL, TURKEY, May 9, 2013 – Lockheed Martin successfully united the capabilities of its Aegis Weapon System with the naval combat management capabilities of leading Turkish defense company HAVELSAN.  The results of this effort were demonstrated during a naval combat system mockup at the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2013.


Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Adam Ground-Based Laser System in Increasingly Complex Tests Against Free-Flying Rockets

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 8, 2013 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced that it has successfully demonstrated the Area Defense Anti-Munitions (ADAM) system in multiple tests against free-flying Qassam-like rocket targets. The prototype laser system has destroyed eight small-caliber rocket targets in flight at a range of approximately 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) in tests conducted in March and April 2013.


Turkish Industry Takes Off In Support Of F-35

ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 8, 2013 – Ten Turkish companies participated in the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Industry Recognition Event during the IDEF tradeshow today. Turkish companies are major contributors to the current international production of the F-35 Lightning II and the advanced Turkish SOM weapon in development to be used on the F-35 and have resulted nearly a thousand jobs for Turkish industry. Murad Bayar, Undersecretary for Defense Industries (SSM), was recognized for the role SSM provides in the form of leadership, vision, and the commitment of Turkish industry as a best value contributor on the F-35 Program.


Lockheed Martin Announces New System Available for Underwater Inspection

HOUSTON, May 7, 2013 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is leveraging its proven capabilities and technology with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) to enable the oil and gas industry to perform subsea inspections faster, safer and more effectively with its Marlin® AUV System.


Huntsville Facility Receives Lockheed Martin’s Highest Safety Recognition

BETHESDA, Md., May 6, 2013 – Employees at the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Space Systems facility in Huntsville, Ala., have received the company’s Platinum Target Zero Award for working 10 million hours without a workplace safety incident resulting in lost time.


Gordon Johndroe Joins Lockheed Martin Communications Leadership Team

BETHESDA, Md., May 6, 2013 – Lockheed Martin Corporation [NYSE: LMT] announced the appointment of Gordon Johndroe, 38, as vice president of Media Relations and International Communications, reporting to Jennifer Whitlow, vice president, Corporate Communications. In this role, Johndroe will serve as chief spokesperson for the Corporation, counsel senior leaders on media engagements and oversee the Corporation’s media relations and international outreach campaigns and strategies.


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