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UK climbs IT competitiveness rankings
News Denis McCauley, director of global technology research at the EIU, said in the report: "Few countries can hope to build strong IT production sectors without strong business and legal environments, deep pools of talent, support for... [17 Sep 2008]
Privacy chief fights UK-wide database
News Thomas said: "Before major new databases are launched careful consideration must be given to the impact on individuals' liberties and on society as a whole. Speaking at the launch of the Information Commissioner... [15 Jul 2008]
UK business lacking high fibre diet
News The CMA, which is part of the British Computer Society (BCS), attacked the government for failing to follow through on its promises regarding NGA. David Harrington, the CMA's director of... [07 Jul 2008]
Ofcom: Mobile broadband driving interest in fibre
News Comparatively sluggish fat pipes are damaging UK Plc, according to comms industry organisation, the Communications Management Association (CMA) - part of the British Computer Society. The CMA has called... [04 Jul 2008]
Woolly risk analysis is hastening a housing crash
Comment The Nationwide Building Society reported that UK house prices have recorded their largest monthly fall since 1991 and have fallen by 2.5 per cent during May. Paul Coby British Airways Borrowers have... [03 Jul 2008]
Nationwide hands network reins to BT
News Nationwide Building Society has signed a seven-year £160m deal with BT to outsource the management of its networked IT services. BT will also provide improved remote access for the building society's... [30 Jun 2008]
Revealed: What students think of tech work
News Mike Rodd, director of industry body the British Computer Society (BCS) Learned Society, which is driving an outreach campaign to schools to improve IT's image, said in a statement:... [23 Jun 2008]
BCS warns over IT degree funding
News The government is gambling with the UK economy by removing funding for graduates who want to retrain in IT, the British Computer Society (BCS) has warned - at a time when the industry is... [20 Jun 2008]
Photos: Babbage's Difference masterpiece in action
Photo Silicon Valley is a society that drives with no rearview mirrors. The British government initially funded the project but withdrew funding when they saw very little progress made. His... [12 May 2008]
Public trust eroded: Data breaches to blame
News The British Computing Society has criticised the government, claiming its high-profile data breaches have eroded public trust. David Evans, the BCS's government... [30 Apr 2008]
New president takes the reins at Socitm
News Newham Borough Council's CIO was confirmed in the role at the society's AGM held at the British Library. Richard Steel has been named president of the Society of Information Technology... [29 Apr 2008]
Information Security forum to 'change behaviour'
News The Information Security Awareness Forum (Isaf) - launched yesterday at the British Computer Society (BCS) in London - will be an umbrella body for a number of organisations, including BCS, IT industry... [13 Feb 2008]
Computer games 'can help plug IT skills gap'
News David Evans, government relations manager for the British Computer Society, said the IT industry could sometimes be its own worst enemy in not communicating enthusiasm. The minister... [22 Oct 2007]
BA makes 'fresh' new tech hires
News He said technology is "fundamental to the functioning of this country's economy and society" but warned of a skills crisis among IT professionals. British Airways has made its first new hires of IT staff... [16 Oct 2007]
Silicon Fens and Glens need more support
News It was commissioned by the British Computer Society, City University, Intellect and Microsoft. UK tech innovation is driven by the so-called Silicon Fen, Glen and Thames Valley areas but the... [08 Jun 2007]
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