News and Events from InfoLab21
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News and Events from InfoLab21
January Issue 50
Welcome to our 50th issue of InfoTextX. The newsletter began in 2005 and the number of subscribers has steadily grown to over 1000. Thank you for all your contributions and for your continued readership. We hope that you find the content useful and we welcome any suggestions you may have for improvements. (Please contact the editor Sarah Maginness )
This newsletter and previous editions can be viewed online at: InfoTextX.
In this issue:
As part of ISIS, InfoLab21 are providing the opportunity for 20 eligible companies to take part in The Accelerator Programme. This will be an opportunity for companies to think strategically about ICT to transform their business and develop a new business plan to include relevant ICT adoption and best practice. Please register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Lancaster University has made a huge economic contribution to the North West economy, helping to create over 700 new jobs in the region according to latest figures.
If you thought mobile gaming was all about down time then think again, InfoLab21 researchers have created one of the world's first mobile phone games to be driven by brain power.
Both past and present work by InfoLab21 researchers has been awarded prizes at Middleware '09 at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.
With year 1 of the innovation voucher scheme now completed, Kinetic Cubed are looking forward to developing even more relationships with new innovative companies in the North West. In the forthcoming year, the InfoLab21 resident company will be continuing their role as a framework supplier in the North West Development Agency Innovation Voucher Scheme.
Professor Jon Whittle has been invited to serve on the selection panel for the British Computer Society’s Distinguished Dissertations Award. The panel consists of ten computer scientists from the accross UK.
The Big Chip awards 2010 are now open for entries from digital businesses, and will stay open until 1st March. Students are also invited to submit their best digital work for the Little Chip Student Award.
Try searching on the ICT JobShop - Get the right ICT expert to work for your business.
Monday 1st February 2010, 1730-2000
The Lowry, Salford, Manchester
The Digital Pathways event will connect you and your business with North West Universities and key funders who can show you how you can make the most of collaborative R&D opportunities.
Upcoming ICT Cluster free networking events are available on the ICT Clusters Website:
Courses coming up soon from ICT Focus include ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Linux.
Please see schedule for further information:
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/ictfocus/vendor/index.php
Student IT Certification Programme – your chance to gain industry-standard IT certifications.
Why not come to the OVERVIEW SESSION : 3rd Feb : George Fox: Lunchtime 1-2pm. Each programme will be outlined in more detail and booking forms will be available.
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/ictfocus/ads/StudentITCert.php
ICT Focus at also enrolling for the MSc and PgCert programmes in Cyber Security (starting Sep 2010) which are available full and part-time.
HoeyDigital specialise in producing a range of digital video content tailored to individual needs.
Technology management consultants, specialising in the development of advanced information technology and programmable electronic systems.
Printing services including promotional goods, business printing, garment printing & embroidery and large format printing.
An Information Management consulting practice with expertise in the convergence of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Enterprise Architecture.
J M Marriott are able to provide a wide range of services aimed at resolving financial distress and debt problems, promoting business rescue and dealing with the consequences of insolvency.
