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Speaking out against SOPA

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The US-led shake-up of online piracy laws has been met with widespread criticism. We look at why the channel needs to take notice

02 Feb 2012

Channel credit experts rue collapse of pre-pack law rejig

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Industry onlookers disappointed as government decides not to implement compulsory consultation period

01 Feb 2012

UK fraud levels hit record high

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KPMG warns firms to be on their guard as punishing economic conditions encourage fraudsters to take more risks

30 Jan 2012

Grey market a grey area for UK tribunal

Mobile phone trader wins appeal against HMRC after it fails to show proof of knowledge of carousel fraud

25 Jan 2012

Details of Mark Hurd accusations finally revealed

Former HP CEO alleged to have spent vendor's money on sexually harassing employee

03 Jan 2012

HMRC loses Crucial appeal

Crucial Components wins five-figure VAT repayment from HMRC as case is ripped apart by defence

08 Nov 2011

Validity of Apple evidence questioned as Samsung ban lifted

Galaxy Tab given week-long reprieve as media onlookers question whether Apple doctored photo in court submission

17 Aug 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab hit with EU sales ban

German court ruling in favour of Apple deals a huge blow for rival in tablet space

10 Aug 2011

Where did it all go wrong? IT's biggest downfalls

With media empires crumbling and the world economy on the brink of collapse, we look at our industry's most memorable demises

29 Jul 2011

Tech leaders implore Cameron to overhaul IP laws

Industry heavyweights claim PM's plans to turn Shoreditch into Silicon Roundabout are in jeopardy

04 Jul 2011

Feds investigate Systemax operations

SEC launches formal probe into Misco and Wstore owner following resignation of besmirched exec Fiorentino

28 Jun 2011

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Crims in online idiocy shocker! Dave investigates

16 May 2011

Three more Torex directors due in court

Serious Fraud Office reveals names of three men charged in connection with the collapse of the former AIM-listed software company

05 May 2011

HMRC loses final VAT appeal against trader

Mobile phone trader Brayfal Limited is set to get its withheld VAT repaid along with court costs after six-year legal battle

11 Mar 2011

Former Torex Retail directors jailed for fraud

Edwin Dayan and Christopher Ford have both been sentenced to a prison term for their part in a £1.65m fraud

18 Feb 2011

Massive increase in Apple suppliers' child labour use

Vendor's supplier audit report finds a stark rise in serious violations last year

18 Feb 2011

Dell staff jailed in "masked gunmen" incident

Disastrous PR stunt lands staff in jail on deadly conduct charge

17 Feb 2011

Microsoft sues US employee over "$2m fraud attempt"

Software giant claims former business development manager defrauded company over seven-month period

28 Jan 2011

Fraud costs UK £38bn a year

National Fraud Authority report reveals public sector is the hardest hit

27 Jan 2011

Intel agrees to share info with McAfee rivals

European Commission approves acquisition but imposes conditions to ensure continued competitiveness

27 Jan 2011

EC berates IP laws

European body publishes report which calls for a reassessment of existing laws

21 Jan 2011

Former Torex Retail directors convicted of fraud

Edwin Dayan and Christopher Ford will be sentenced next month for defrauding shareholders of Torex Retail Plc

19 Jan 2011

Google halts Microsoft's work for US government

Search giant claims victory in Microsoft monopoly dispute

06 Jan 2011

IT providers in the financial sector must comply with regulations

Financial services firms are looking at increased regulation, and so must their IT providers, says Stuart Drew

01 Dec 2010

SAP smashed by $1.3bn damages in Oracle copyright case

German software house ordered to make record payment to rival

24 Nov 2010

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CRN Partner Connect 2012

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CRN's premier networking event is back on 17 May at the Ricoh Arena

Date: Thu 17 May 2012

CRN Fight Night 2012

One of the fights from CRN Fight Night 2010

Channel fighters preparing to square up once more on 24 May

Date: Thu 24 May 2012

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The mobile enterprise: Secure the data, not the device

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Measuring the ROI of Google Apps

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Departing CEO has done Dixons a service

Mark Needham, founder of distributor Widget, argues that John Browett leaves for Apple with Dixons in better shape than when he arrived