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Welcome to the new and improved Bulletin, the fortnightly round up of news, policy and legislation for the technology industry. Forward this email to a friend
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Industry professionals asked to share outlook |
Intellect has launched an online survey which seeks to assess key trends across the offshoring industry. The association is asking professionals who are engaged with the sector to participate.
The research will provide a valuable insight into the future of offshoring at a time when it is growing increasingly important to UK businesses. Globalisation has opened up markets across the world; by taking advantage of this offshoring has increased the opportunities available to UK enterprise, enabling them to develop innovative models of business for the 21st century.
Those taking part can register to receive free expert analysis of the results and an invitation to the high-profile launch of the White Paper. You will also receive automatic entry into a free prize draw to win two free tickets worth £800 to Intellect's Sourcing Conference on Thursday 18 September 2008. The survey is open to all business and IT professionals with experience in offshoring and will be live until Friday 11 July 2008.
Click here to participate in the survey» |
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Intellect recruits William Higham to fill new public affairs post |
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Engaging senior policymakers, politicians, parliamentarians and advisors |
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William Higham joins Intellect as public affairs manager from the think tank Demos where he was head of communications. The position replaces the role of parliamentary affairs manager.
John Higgins CBE, director general of Intellect said, "As an industry we have many of the answers to next generation of policy problems facing the country. Whether the goal is to reduce carbon emissions, to protect again identity theft or to personalise the public services, it is unimaginable to reach a solution without the smart application of technology. William's appointment is part of our commitment to reach out as an industry and contribute positively on the most strategic level."
William Higham's role will be engaging senior policymakers, politicians, parliamentarians and advisors. His experience at Demos, and previously as head of policy and communications at the national campaigning charity, the Prison Reform Trust, give him a background in sustained thought leadership.
William can be contacted on T 020 7331 2039 E william.higham@intellectuk.org |
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Visit Intellect at stand J59b
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Come and visit Intellect at National Electronics Week (NEW), now less than two weeks away, and find out how Intellect membership can help you over coffee and muffins. There is also the chance to win two free tickets to the consumer electronics conference: Tomorrow's Technology on Thursday 03 July 2008.
Intellect is also running a seminar with PwC on the morning of Thursday 19 June explaining how electronics companies can take advantage of the government's R&D tax credits scheme. In addition, on stand J59b we will be explaining our role in promoting the dynamic capabilities of the UK electronics sector and giving electronics companies access to new markets.
The event takes place between 17-19 June at Earls Court 2 in London. |
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Gone but not forgotten - is broadcasting dead or merely taking a break?
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The Convergence Conversation, now with its own new website, www.convergenceconversation.com, comes back on Thursday 17 July for a re-launch event at the iconic BT Tower. The event, which will continue to run in its usual informal fashion, is available free for Intellect members and at a cost of £40+VAT for non members.
In a broadcasting world increasingly dominated by on demand services across multiple platforms and where mass audiences are fragmenting, the convergence conversation will ask 'Is broadcasting dead or merely taking a break?'
Non members can pay for tickets on the website from Wednesday 11 June. Intellect members can register with Camilla Young, T 020 7331 2028, E camilla.young@intellectuk.org |
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Win Business First return tickets when you join
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Win one of two Continental Airlines Business First return tickets to New York when you join the Telegraph Business Club departing from either Heathrow, Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Belfast. Included is Limo transfer from a departure point within a 50 mile radius of the airport. The Telegraph Business Club brings excellence, learning and fun to the UK's dynamic business community.
Who? - is successful and why?
How? - does the competition rise to the challenge?
What? - can I do better?
As well as business case studies in the newspaper every Tuesday, it runs a free subscription members-only website full of relevant business news and information plus MasterClass videos and numerous opportunities to save money, attend events and win prizes! Register now at www.telegraphbusinessclub.co.uk. Telegraph Business Club is the media sponsor of the CEO Leadership Summit taking place on 18 June 2008. This Summit is in association with ICON Corporate Finance.
Book your place at the CEO Leadership Summit»
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How IT and telecoms companies are getting bottom-line benefits from apprenticeships
Intellect members are invited to attend a FREE business lunch and seminar to showcase e-skills UK's next generation apprenticeships on 14 July 2008 13.30-16.30, London SW1V.
Keynote speakers include John Denham MP, Secretary for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Sir Mike Rake, Chairman, BT Group & Chair of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
Apprenticeships are not about trade skills for the past: they develop the business people and technology professionals of the future. Come and meet the business people and apprentices who are already reaping the financial benefits of innovative work-based learning programmes. |
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Intellect's Healthcare Council nominations
Intellect is delighted to announce the two newly elected Vice Chairs chosen during Phase 2 of the selection:
- Eddy Peers, Mentis Management Consultants (incumbent Vice Chair)
- Iain Fisher, Logica
We would like to congratulate the successful candidates, and thank all those who participated. We would also like to especially thank David Baker of Clinical Solutions for all his contributions during his tenure as Vice Chair. |
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Health and Social Care Group - Norman Lamb MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary 12/06/2008 12:30-14:00 more»
How to build and lead a winning sales team 17/06/08 time more»
CEO Leadership Summit 18/06/08 09:00-19:00 more»
Completing the IT Contract Now - session three: Liability Limits - what is standard? 20/06/2008 08:30-11:00 more»
Document Management Group - Seminar Series Launch 20/06/2008 10:30-12:00 more»
Energy and Environment Working Group 25/06/2008 14:00-17:00 more»
Intellect Industry Leadership Lunch with Brian McKeon 30/06/2008 12:30-15:00 more»
Consultative Selling for the Extended Sales Team 02/07/08 09:30-17:00 more»
Role of IT in Transforming Care Delivery 08/07/08 19:00-23:00 more»
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Welcome to our new feature!
The Technology Doctor is the place to ask your industry questions to the experts at Intellect. We will select one question to be answered and published in the next issue of The Bulletin. This issue we're interested in questions relating to convergence.
Send your convergence questions to communications@intellectuk.org
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According to retail analyst Verdict Research, online sales increased by how much last year?
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Thanks to BBC and silicon.com for the following snippets of news:
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Green energy 'revolution' needed |
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A leading energy body is calling for a $45 trillion (£23 trillion) green revolution to tackle global warming. |
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Mobile phones expose human habits |
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The whereabouts of more than 100,000 mobile phone users have been tracked in an attempt to build a comprehensive picture of human movements. |
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Broadband speed: ISPs accept 'code of practice' |
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Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has published a voluntary Code of Practice that sets out guidelines for ISPs to ensure they give customers a realistic estimate of the speed they are likely to achieve from their broadband service. |
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Paper-free train tickets on track |
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One of the UK's largest train ticket retailers, TheTrainLine, is to pilot its secure smart ticketing system TrainLine Smart later in 2008, ahead of its full introduction next year. |
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