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RSS campaignGovernment promotes SME euro awareness
News The UK government has chosen ad agency TBWA GGT Simons Palmer to kick off its £5m Euro-awareness campaign. The agency will co-ordinate an integrated TV and direct mail campaign that should reach 1.6... [06 Aug 1998]
Y2K bug wards off thieves
News The finding comes from research conducted by insurers Commercial Union and the Thames Valley Police, a force which has been running a campaign - Operation Mousetrap - aimed at deterring professional criminals... [05 Aug 1998]
Freedom of Information Bill faces uncertain future without Clark
News Maurice Frankel, director of the Campaign for Freedom of Information, said the government will leave itself open to criticism if it fails to carry the bill forward. The future of the Freedom of Information Bill hangs in... [28 Jul 1998]
In brief: Java group targets PC makers
News The Java Lobby - a US-based pressure group - has launched a campaign in support of JavaReady PCs. The group wants PC manufacturers to produce machines with Java Realtime Environment (JRE) and Java plug-ins pre-installed. [23 Jul 1998]
56-bit encryption cracked in three days
News The EFF's stance will be backed up this Wednesday with a separate advertising campaign launched by lobby group, Americans for Computer Privacy, which will demand stronger export levels via print, broadcast and Internet... [20 Jul 1998]
IT chiefs sleep rough for charity
News Top figures in the IT industry will sleep on London's streets for a night as part of a fund-raising campaign. Campaign coordinator Maggie Poe said that the money would be used to purchase accommodation... [17 Jul 1998]
In brief: SMEs targeted under software piracy campaign
News Siobhan Carroll, BSA UK campaign manager, told Silicon News: "Our strategy is working. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are beginning to work with the Business Software Alliance (BSA) to combat piracy. [17 Jul 1998]
Computer software could hold the key to Cancer diagnosis
News The Cancer Research Campaign charity today published details of a computer program that can identify brain tumours from a Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) scan. European trials have revealed that the software, which... [14 Jul 1998]
UK Treasury plans euro advertising push
News The UK Treasury will launch a £5m advertising campaign this autumn to get businesses prepared for the introduction of the euro on 1 January 1999. Treasury spokesman, Charles Keseru, said the campaign is... [13 Jul 1998]
In brief: Sun warns of Microsoft Java contamination
News Sun claims that although some of the old incompatibilities have been resolved, the new inconsistencies demonstrate Microsoft's lack of commitment to the 100 per cent 'pure Java' campaign. Sun has told the Java... [10 Jul 1998]
UK moves a step closer to freedom of information law
News The exact form of the Bill will not be revealed until the draft is made public, but Maurice Frankel, chairman for the Campaign for the Freedom of Information, remains optimistic. The UK moved a step closer to publishing... [08 Jul 1998]
Future of Freedom of Information Act in doubt
News Maurice Frankel, chairman of the Campaign for Freedom of Information, said: "It could be delayed for another year, during which time collective enthusiasm will dwindle even further. The Freedom of Information Act, which... [06 Jul 1998]
IBM faces e-challenge
News IBM has been using the symbol in its marketing campaign since last autumn. IBM could face a legal battle over the use of its e-business logo. A two-person consultancy, called E Technology Associates, claim they have the... [03 Jul 1998]
Euro gets boost from Chamber of Commerce
News Entwhistle's comments, made at the BCC's national conference, are in direct opposition to the Institute of Director's support of the "Businesses for Sterling" campaign. British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) president, John... [26 Jun 1998]
