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Intellect feeds into joint recommendation to EU for European software strategy
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Intellect, in partnership with other major trade associations from across Europe, has submitted nine recommendations towards a European software strategy to EU Information Commissioner, Viviane Reding. The strategy calls for; action to tackle the sector's growing skills problem, the creation of a framework in which the European software industry can maximise its creativity and measures to make finance more readily available.
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Intellect challenges you! |
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Are you smart enough and fast enough to take on Intellect and 130 other UK teams for the Intellect Cup? The challenge is set!
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Combining the thrills of adventure sport with real business competition, the Microsoft UK Challenge is the ultimate corporate team adventure and your chance to go head to head with 130 teams from companies all over the UK, in a series of multi-sport strategic stages, all designed to create high performance teams for business.
Intellect are proud sponsors of the Intellect Cup - exclusively designed for Intellect members competing in the Microsoft UK Challenge. Does your team have what it takes to be the best in the industry?
For more information, or to register your team place, contact your Intellect Account Manager, Matt Cooke, T 020 8233 5842,
E matt.cooke@imgworld.com
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Still time to book your place... |
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Sneak preview of live auction prizes... A night at the Moulin Rouge, 25 November 2008
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Join us for 'A night at the Moulin Rouge'...
Taking place at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel on Tuesday 25 November, the theme for this year's Intellect Annual Charity Ball is 'A night at the Moulin Rouge.'
Find out what fantastic auction prizes are available for you to bid for on the night!
This year, monies raised from the auction, tombola and silent auction will be donated to AbilityNet and iT4Communities. AbilityNet is a national charity that helps disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. iT4Communities leads the national IT volunteering programme.
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Congratulations John Higgins |
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Intellect director general receives editor's award
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It is rare these days for anyone to remain in a senior executive position for 10 years, and especially in an industry such as the technology sector. But the winner of this year's Outstanding Contribution to UK IT award has this year celebrated a decade in his current post as director general of Intellect, the UK's technology trade association. Our congratulations go to John Higgins CBE. In that time, the IT profession has grown to be the second largest private sector contributor to the UK economy, behind only financial services. Thanks to the efforts of our winner, UK IT's influence in government has grown and his contacts around the world place our industry at the heart of the global technological revolution.
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Economic Forecast November 2008 |
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The intensification of the banking crisis in September and October has had a severe impact on the flow and availability of credit and this has significantly dampened prospects for economic growth.
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New look site to be launched on 15 December... |
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Intellect is re-launching its website on 15 December to allow us to serve our audiences on a grander scale. Our site will benefit from:
- improved look and feel
- easier navigation
- new and exciting sections and pages
- more compelling content
Watch this space! |
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London Business Forum on Trade & Investment with Palestine |
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Conference taking place on 15-16 December 2008
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We advertised in a previous edition of The Bulletin for a consultant to participate in a project to contribute towards peace in the Middle East, by helping to identify areas where the Palestinian and Israeli ICT sectors can co-operate. The initial exercise is to create a market map. Intellect was asked for help by Mercy Corps, an NGO (Non Governmental Organisation). They were awarded a grant by the UK Government Middle East and North Africa Conflict Prevention Pool. After receiving a number of excellent proposals, we selected Nick White, formerly of Gartner and IDC to undertake the project. Nick has already spent a successful week in Jerusalem and Ramallah.
As a result of Nick's work, Intellect has been asked to add an ICT thread to the above conference. A business roundtable will be held on 16 December to increase co-operation with UK. Would anyone interested in participating or being part of the roundtable, please contact Tom Wills-Sandford, M 07770 270974, E tom.wills-sandford@intellectuk.org
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Intellect responds to Sir Gus O'Donnell |
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Letter to Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service |
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Following Sir Gus O'Donnell's challenge to industry, we were asked for our views on what the ICT and electronics (high tech) sector could do to help mitigate the effects on the UK of the financial crisis and economic downturn. Proposed actions fall into three areas, and take as a starting point the fact that the sector is critical to the long term vision of the UK as a high added value, innovative and highly skilled global location. Proposed actions fall into three areas, and take as a starting point the fact that the sector is critical to the long term vision of the UK as a high added value, innovative and highly skilled global location.
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If you would like to receive a copy of the letter sent to Sir Gus O'Donnell or would like to contribute to our work in these areas contact Carrie Hartnell, T 020 7331 2007, E carrie.hartnell@intellectuk.org
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Industry Leadership Lunch - Andy Green, Chief Executive Officer, Logica
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In the last of the Industry Leadership Lunch Series, taking place on 09 December 2008, Andy Green will reflect on the IT industry in the global economy.
He will discuss challenges he faces in transforming Logica to meet the needs of its customers in these highly uncertain and globalising times.
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Sourcing Conference, 22 January 2009 |
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Hear from a series of unique perspectives on the sourcing industry and have the opportunity to engage directly with the key players within the industry. The unrivalled line-up of speakers, featuring experts from across the sector, make this the event for sourcing professionals, be it as a client, supplier, academic, commentator or analyst. This will also be a great networking opportunity in the grand setting of One Great George Street, Westminster - don't miss it!
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Telehealth Group workshop 27/11/08 15:00-17:00 more»
Smart-Metering Group: Roundtable with Ofcom & Ofgem 03/12/08 10:00-12:00 more»
Marketing and Sales Group: don't panic, prepare 04/12/08 10:00-12:00 more»
High impact low budget marketing for technology SMEs 25/11/08 09:00-17:30 more»
Executive selling in tough times 04/12/08 09:30-17:00 more»
Understanding the NHS Market for IT 09/12/08 13:30-17:00 more»
Intellect/IPPR Defence & Security Christmas Dinner with The Rt. Hon. Lord Robertson 02/12/08 18:30-22:00 more»
Transformational Government Christmas Dinner 15/12/08 18:30-22:00 more»
Healthcare Christmas Dinner 16/12/08 18:15-22:00 more» | |
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TickIT to undergo radical update |
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The ISO 9001 accredited certification scheme, TickIT, is about to undergo a radical update that will introduce a new approach to IT certification in the UK and internationally.
There are many improvements in the new scheme, including:
. graded capability monitoring based on ISO/IEC 15504
. the option of adding additional IT standards into ISO 9001 accredited certification, such as ISO/IEC 20000 for Service Management and ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security
. a revised approach to training and qualifications for both auditors and practitioners
. a more formal approach to improvements
. support for IT process development based around IT standards, principally ISO/IEC 12207
. the option of self and independent assessment supported by revised documentation, some of it free or low cost and a new regulation approach
To publically launch TickITplus, Intellect are holding a seminar on 08 December at their London address where details of the scheme and its implications for both new and current TickIT certified organisations will be described - see the details below. This will be of great interest to managers and quality personnel who are involved with any aspect of IT process improvement, whether ISO 9001 certification is the aim or not. The seminar will be a morning session with a buffet lunch provided. Speakers will include Peter Lawrence of CSC and Derek Irving, TickITplus Project Development Manager.
TickITplus is currently at an advanced stage of development with trials now in preparation and a scheduled launch date of June 2009. It is directly supported by Intellect and the BCS with BSI administration and DIUS funding. Major IT users, industry bodies and suppliers, including Logica, are directly involved in its development.
Seminar details
Venue
Intellect, Russell Square House, 10-12 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5EE
Date and time
Monday 08 December 2008, 10:00 until 13:00
Lunch and coffee will be provided.
Please register your interest now by emailing dkirving@iee.org
More information can be obtained from www.tickitplus.org |
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Yesterday was World Toilet Day! But shockingly how many people currently live without access to anywhere clean and safe to go to the toilet?
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Thanks to BBC and silicon.com for the following snippets of news:
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Main BBC channels go live on net |
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BBC shows including EastEnders, Heroes and Never Mind The Buzzcocks will be available to watch live online from next week, the BBC has announced. |
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Microsoft to offer free security |
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In a surprise move, Microsoft has announced it will offer a free anti-virus and security solution from the second half of next year. |
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Tech that trumps traffic tangles |
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With the relentless rise in geo-locative services - those that exploit location data - it's about time we used global positioning satellite (GPS) systems to get us out of a jam. |
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Half of Brits willing to give blood to prove identity |
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Despite the furore that has dogged the UK's ID card rollout, Brits appear to be in favour of using biometrics technology and even their blood in order to protect their personal information and identity. |
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