News and Events from InfoLab21
InfoTextX
News and Events from InfoLab21
January Issue 40
Happy New Year and welcome to the 40th issue of InfoTextX – the e-newsletter from the Knowledge Business Centre at InfoLab21, keeping you informed about developments inside InfoLab21 and other news which we hope will be of interest to you. To subscribe or contribute news items please contact the editor – Sarah Maginness.
This newsletter and previous editions are available online: InfoTextX
Boost your company's profile with the eMarketing benefits of having a page and a weblink on the InfoLab21 site. To join go to our Associate Company section of the website.
The latest company profiles added are:
Cat3 Systems will show you how adopting a strategic approach to your web strategy can have a massive impact on your business.
A leading provider of fast digital print services based on the North Lancs, South Lakes border offering all types of printing from business cards to display panels.
Hydrant is a small, friendly, award winning design and digital agency. They specialise in working with growing businesses and public sector organisations to create striking visual communication on-line, in print and in other media.
As well as selling a range of designer gowns, Jennifer has also produced a number of couture gowns, hand made in her studio, following sketched concepts and consultations with her clients.
Jigsaw Business Networks is an IT Solutions company founded in 2004 which has sold complementary ICT products & services to some 60 public & private sector clients to date.
SEObyhand is a Manchester based search engine optimisation and website visibility company that offers seo services to small and medium sized business throughout the UK.
The IT Dept. offers fast and efficient computer repairs, maintenance and support to business and home users throughout Lancashire.
ICT businesses are being urged to join their local ICT Cluster group to help boost the regional economy. Mike Wilson of Business Link Northwest stated, "Given the current economic climate, it's critical that businesses capitalise on every opportunity to help them thrive. Networking groups provide a forum to discuss issues, solutions and opportunities with local like-minded companies."
Upcoming ICT Cluster meeting dates are available at:
The ICT Job Shop has progressed well since the launch in October 2008 and now holds details of over 120 students and graduates who are looking for part-time and full-time work. In addition, 25 local companies have registered and the Knowledge Business Centre team are working hard to promote the resource to more companies. We hope that in the near future we will see many opportunities created for the benefit of both students and companies in the North West.
Lancaster University is a partner in a new UK-India research programme which will boost the digital revolution. Professor David Hutchison, Dr. Andreas Mauthe and Dr. Dimitrios Pezaros of InfoLab21 are part of a team of UK and Indian scientists and engineers undertaking a £9.2m research project to develop Next Generation Networks which are vital to pushing forward the digital economy.
The Department of Communication Systems' Space Plasma Environment and Radio Science Group has recently received over £900k of new funding in three grants awarded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council to support research at Lancaster University over a three year period.
100% of research within the Computing Department at InfoLab21 was considered to be of international quality in the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Former InfoLab21 resident company Escendency have now grown up and flown the nest to start the New Year in their new offices in Lancaster city centre.
Penrillian, an InfoLab21 Associate Company and one of the UK's most advanced software developers, is looking to Europe for new growth opportunities and will be attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.
Don't miss your last chance to book the following course at InfoLab21's training centre:
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
CEH v6: Ethical Hacking & Countermeasures Course
All course prices are exempt from VAT. Further reductions may be available for InfoLab21 Associate Companies.
Monday 9th - Friday 13th March 2009
Lancaster University
As part of National Science and Engineering Week 2009 Lancaster University are holding a series of activities to promote Science and Technology to school students.
Tuesday 10th February 2009, 1000-1600
The Lowry, Manchester
This master-class is one of a new series of executive insights into broadcast and media technology designed to demonstrate best practice in an increasingly converged environment.
Tuesday 24th February 2009, 1030-1330
Media Factory, UCLan, Preston
Annual pitching and networking opportunity for companies operating in the Digital, New Media & ICT sector.
Monday 16th - Thursday 19th February 2009
Barcelona
An international opportunity to conduct business, discuss the hottest trends in mobile communications, and help define the industry's path to continued growth.
The £15m InfoLab21 building was made possible with funding from Lancaster University, the Northwest Development Agency (NWDA), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Project part-financed by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund & the North West Regional Action Plan Partnership.
