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RUSI C4ISTAR 2008 - Ensuring NEC Coherence 02-03 October 2008, The Hilton Brighton Metropole, Brighton. This year's RUSI C4ISTAR 2008 conference, of which Intellect is a supporting partner, will examine how the UK's Network Enabled Capability (NEC) programme is developing both organisationally and in terms of operational capability. Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have already improved interoperability with allied nations while the National Security Strategy and the London 2012 Olympics are driving initiatives to improve pan-government co-operation. For more information on this event, please contact Elizabeth Quintana E elizabethq@rusi.org or visit www.rusi.org/events
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Opportunity to profit and form partnerships with Indian SMEs |
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Partnering day at Intellect on October 15 2008 |
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Intellect and the South East Media Network led a successful mission to NASSCOM (the Indian equivalent of Intellect) in January 2008. The purpose of the mission was to form partnerships between Indian and UK IT SMEs. NASSCOM plan a return mission to UK from 15-17 October 2008. This will be the first ever NASSCOM SME mission to UK and the UK activities in October are sponsored by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Intellect beleives that partnering with Indian IT companies is a win-win opportunity and a way for UK companies to grow their profits and their reach.
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'Five years on: delivering the diabetes National Service Framework' |
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Intellect welcomes the Department of Health's (DH) report on the National Service Framework for diabetes. In meeting the challenges laid out by the report, it is important to take into account how telehealth (essentially remote patient monitoring) can help support both patients and clinicians.
With the growing problems of an ageing population and a finite amount of resources, telehealth solutions are a vital tool in providing care for diabetes. By performing simple tasks at home, eg measuring their own blood sugar levels, blood pressure or heart rate, patients can take charge of their own care. The information generated is then automatically transmitted to clinicians, which reduces the need for patients to come into health centres or for nurses to pay home visits.
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Intellect welcomes the technology challenges of 2012 and looks forward to Olympics 3.0 |
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With the Olympic flag now handed to Boris Johnson on behalf of London, Intellect highlighted the pivotal role of technology in delivering on the promise of 2012. With London opting out of competing with Beijing on raw spectacle, the successful delivery of its promise of a green, secure, and integrated Olympics rests on technology. The aspiration is to deliver the first 'Olympics 3.0' with spectators being able to enjoy multiple viewpoints, real time Games updates and live travel information through mobile devices. Each audience member will be able to access information previously available only to the sports commentator in the booth.
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iQ - sign up to receive your copy |
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Brand new quarterly magazine from Intellect
Launching in September the first edition of iQ will include articles on:
- digital divide - is it real?
- selling air
- Facebook and the audacity of hope
- an interview with an IT giant
From our vast network of business partners, government officials and industry regulators to our key stakeholders, iQ will be both an informative and enjoyable read. If you would like details on advertising in future editions of iQ please contact Claire Yarrow T 020 7331 2050 E claire.yarrow@intellectuk.org
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Intellect raises £1,000 for Samba Street Soccer
Intellect has raised a total of £1,000 for their sponsored street football team, Samba Street Soccer. Three Intellect staff braved the weather on Sunday to run the Nike+ 10km run and raised the money to help pay for a new football kit.
Said Antony Walker, Intellect director, "Thanks to the efforts of Intellect's 10km trio and all the sponsors, the kids at Samba will be kicking off their title retaining season with some great new Intellect kit. Brilliant effort all round!"
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UKTI eHealth trade mission to China - opportunity for Intellect members |
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Intellect members are invited to nominate representatives to join an eHealth trade mission to China. Economic growth in China has increased demand for better health services and eHealth is generating more interest, meaning huge opportunities for member companies who operate in this area. The mission is being organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and will take place from 12-17 October 2008. The objectives are:
- promoting UK expertise in eHealth
- identifying the eHealth needs of the Chinese government and hospitals and suggesting how UK companies can add value
- generating sales leads for UK companies
For further information, contact Robert Kipps, Senior Sector Manager International Healthcare at UKTI E robert.kipps@ukti.gsi.gov.uk T 020 7215 4805. Please note that the final deadline for responses is 30 September 2008.
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Sustaining growth in a challenging environment |
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Survey of fast growing UK technology companies - report from Deloitte
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This publication analyses the key operational and financial concerns of the management of 200 fast growing small-medium sized technology companies in the UK. Despite the incredible growth achieved by most respondents, the majority were significantly concerned about their company's future growth, financing and profitability.
Download report (pdf 706KB)»
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Congratulations Solution Group! |
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Solution Group's excellence recognised |
Intellect's Marketing Communications Team would like to say congratulations to our design agency, The Solution Group, for their nominations in the national design awards 'The Roses' and 'The Fresh Awards'.
Unfortunately, we started working with The Solution Group after this year's deadlines had passed meaning the fantastic designs they have produced for us so far were ineligible. But we're hoping that they continue the great work and that Intellect will be well represented at next year's awards. Well done guys!
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ATE Lunch: Energy and environment - is it all hot air? 22/09/08 12:30-15:00 more»
Intellect Security and Resilience Conference and Dinner 2008 29/09/08 09:30-18:00 more»
Intellect Identity and Information Conference 2008 30/09/08 09:30-17:45 more»
The Green IT Solution Sales & Marketing Plan 01/10/08 10:00-14:30 more»
The Business Continuity & Recovery - Solution Sales & Marketing Plan 06/10/08 10:00-14:30 more»
Intellect/Grant Thornton SME Growth Programme: MI = Management Information or Mission Impossible? 14/10/08 14:30-17:30 more»
Defence Briefing Group 09/09/08 10:00-12:00 more»
Security and Resilience and Financial Services Groups 10/09/08 10:00-12:00 more»
Government Group 23/09/08 10:00-12:00 more»
The Convergence Conversation 25/09/08 18:00-20:00 more» | |
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The first commercial SMS message was sent over the Vodafone GSM network in the United Kingdom, from Neil Papworth of Sema Group (using a personal computer) to Richard Jarvis of Vodafone (using an Orbitel 901 handset). The text of the message was "Merry Christmas", but which year was it sent?
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Thanks to BBC and silicon.com for the following snippets of news:
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Digital wallet card launches in Dundee |
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Dundee City Council is set to launch the sQuid eMoney service with the distribution of 38,000 cards in the local area. |
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Watchdog demands data breach confessions |
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Watchdog the National Consumer Council is calling on lawmakers to force businesses to confess to their data breaches. |
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Broadband to 'skip a generation' |
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Communities bypassed by broadband should be the first to get even faster services, says an Ofcom advisory group. |
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Millions due to gain tax rebate |
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New tax measures come into force this month that should see about 22 million people receive a rebate of around £60. |
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