InfoTextX

Welcome to the April 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 to InfoTextX and our website, please contact the editor – Sarah Maginness.

Join IT! New Associate Company Profiles

Here are the latest companies to submit their profile online to our Associate Company Scheme section of the website and take advantage of the eMarketing benefits of having a weblink from the InfoLab21 site:

Luceat Limited

Luceat provides IT support to both local and international clients in the implementation and support of database and spreadsheet systems and management.

Majority Computer Services Limited

MCS assist organisations with increasing the value of their data, either from their existing systems or through the development of bespoke systems.

Star Technology Services Ltd

Star is the largest Business-2-Business only ISP in the UK, serving the SME market with pratical internet-driven communications solutions since 1995.

Technology Matters Presentations Online

Excellent feedback had been received for the latest Technology Matters Event. The event showcased Business Support services available through CEEC, the Centre for Employability, Enterprise and Careers at Lancaster University, followed by one of the world's top professional full time podcasters, Don McAllister from MERIT on podcasting for Business and Creative Professionals.

This Business Link sponsored event combined InfoLab21's quarterly Technology Matters event with the April Lancaster ICT Cluster meeting. Presentation slides and further information can be viewed on our website:

For more information about the 5 regional ICT Cluster Groups please follow the link below.

Lancaster University Ideas Festival 2008

A one-day event to showcase the latest research and ideas from recently appointed professors at Lancaster University took place on Friday 18 April. The Ideas Festival, open to students, University members and the wider community, allowed Lancaster academics to share aspects of their research on themes ranging from Design to Wireless Broadband.

Blackpool Business Support Network Showcase Event

23rd April at Blackpool Football Club

Blackpool Business Support Network (BBSN) will be showcasing Business Support opportunities for Blackpool and Fylde businesses. Lancaster University are amongst a number of organisations such as Business Link Northwest, Blackpool Council, and UCLAN supporting the event.

Vice-Chancellor Reviews IP For Government Plan

The methods by which universities exploit intellectual property developed by their academics will be reviewed by Prof. Paul Wellings, Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University. The review will consider the roles of local and international business in translating research into products and services.

National Business Awards

The National Business Awards 2008, sponsored by Orange, is now open for entries. Any company located in the UK can enter the Awards, from both public and private sectors. This is your chance to test yourself against the very best in British business.

Futuresonic - The Social Technologies Summit

Speakers have been announced for The Social Technologies Summit at Futuresonic 2008. The event is presented in association with Institute of Advanced Studies and Imagination at Lancaster University. The Futuresonic Conference brings opinion formers, futurologists, artists, researchers, technologists and scientists from the digital culture, art and music communities together around shared issues to do with technology, society, art and the city.

EuroSSC 2008: Smart Sensing And Context

The 3rd European Conference on Smart Sensing and Context (EuroSSC) will be held on October 29-31, 2008 in Zürich, Switzerland. EuroSSC 2008 aims to bring together academic researchers and industry experts with a variety of backgrounds to explore technology, human and user aspects.

ICT Focus: Training Opportunities

IP Telephony (IPTel) and Voice over IP (VoIP):12 - 16 May - £750.00 (VAT exempt)

This 5-day instructor-led course is intended to provide network engineers and systems administrators to design and build IP Telephony solutions for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and Small to Medium Enterprise environment.

Vista Training: MS5118/MS5119 :12 - 16 May - £750.00 (VAT exempt)

This five day instructor-led study period combines courses MS5118 (three days) and MS5119 (two days) to provide attendees with all they need to go upgrade their Windows XP MCDST to either MCITP Enterprise Support or MCITP Customer Support.

Discounts for InfoLab21 Partners/Associate Companies.

Business Link Northwest Present Big Name Events

Business Link Northwest are presenting a series of four 'big name' free events accross the region.