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Welcome to the September 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.

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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:

Flower Stop Shop

Providing fresh flowers, bouquets and wreaths direct to the customer from their extensive online range.

Zen Web Solutions

Zen Web Solutions provide web design and development services to a wide range of UK, European and Worldwide companies. Other services include corporate branding and search engine optimisation.

ICT JobShop Coming Soon…

Following ongoing demand from our Associate Companies, InfoLab21 is launching an interactive JobShop which is aimed directly at ICT based students and graduates at Lancaster University and digital companies in the Northwest.  The ICT JobShop aims to help Lancaster ICT students and employers find each other for part-time work, project work, vacation work and graduate positions.

Technology Matters Events

Thank You

Thank you to all who attended our Technology Matters Event last week on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and also to our guest speakers for their well recieved presentations. A copy of John Clayton's presentation slides on KTPs are available at the bottom of this event's webpage:

Next Technology Matters Event: Tuesday 16 December 2008

Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC KTN), North West launch.
Technology Strategy Board (TSB) - A recap of Innovate08 and announcement of the TSB's Strategies for the ICT and Electronics, Photonics and Electrical sectors.

Upcoming ICT Cluster Meetings

Preston

Tuesday 30th September 2008, 1730-1900, Media Factory, UCLan, Preston.

Kendal

Wednesday 1st October 2008, 1800-1930, Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, Cumbria

West Lancs

Wednesday 8th October 2008, 1730-1900, Venue To Be Confirmed

Blackpool and Fylde

Wednesday 29th October 2008, 1730-1930, The Solaris Centre, Blackpool

BT Chooses InfoLab21 Company Escendency

BT Group have chosen Escendency's web-based SMART System to monitor, manage and report all BT's activities regarding the environment, climate change, sustainability and corporate social responsibility operations globally.

InfoLab21 Company Helps Prevent Illegal File-Sharing

Isis Forensics, a Lancaster University spin out company based in InfoLab21, has developed a tool to help businesses clamp down on illegal file sharing. Businesses can face serious consequences from illegal file sharing which takes place on their network whether the files contain confidential client data or copyrighted material such as music downloads. But many companies appear to be powerless to stop it.

University Receives Bronze SWAN Award

Lancaster University has received a Bronze SWAN Award in recognition of work to encourage the employment and career progression of women employed in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).

Video Streaming Workshop

Thursday 25th September 2008, 0900-1600
InfoLab21, Lancaster University

Streaming Ltd (previously Intuitiv Streaming), are offering a FREE seminar for those wishing to get to grips with the basics of video streaming.

Surviving the Economic Downturn - Winning or Losing?

Thursday 2nd October 2008, 1000-1600
Room C74, InfoLab21, Lancaster University

An executive workshop run by InfoLab21 resident company, Knowledge Partners, for entrepreneurs and business leaders who may have concerns about the potential impact of the current economic downturn on their companies. Participants of this highly interactive workshop will learn about some of the latest management techniques and actually apply them to their own businesses.

Lifting the Lid

Thursday 2nd October 2008, 1030-1530
Daresbury Science And Innovation Centre

Informal, interactive workshops, seminars and one to one surgeries giving attendees the opportunity to understand how the Business/Management Schools can help with business-critical issues facing high-growth, high-tech businesses.

Places Available on ICT Focus Courses

ICT Focus still has places available on their certificated courses starting in October. These can be taken as individual courses or as part of the Foundation Degree Programme. Further information and prices can be found at the ICT Focus website below or by calling 01524 510425/7.

Project Management Course With CETAD

A Project Management programme is starting on 14 October with CETAD (Centre for Training and Development at Lancaster University).  This lively, interactive, introductory modular course will deliver skills and techniques for those managing or aspiring to be involved in projects.  Applicants holding high level or specialist qualifications in other disciplines will find this programme useful to provide a basic framework within which to apply their specialist skills.  Email cetad@lancaster.ac.uk for more details.

A case study for this course is included on the profile of recent InfoLab21 Graduate Academy member Dr. Elizabeth Phillips:

DC KTN Event 'Who needs Spectrum?'

Thursday 9th October 2008, 1000-1800
The Moller Centre, Cambridge

This Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network event will debate spectrum issues, relevant to all wireless stakeholders.

 

DC KTN Event 'A Fine Balance:  Privacy Enhancing Technologies in Action'

27 November 2008, 09:00 - 17:00
Church House, London

How Privacy Enhancing technologies PETs work – to discuss the barriers that are being overcome, the barriers that remain, and to share best practice that can facilitate further successful PET implementations.

£40,000 Boost For SMEs With Big Ideas On Climate Change

Small businesses with big ideas to tackle climate change are being urged to compete for awards of up to £40,000 each, as the Shell Springboard programme opens for its fourth year. The deadline for 2008 entries is November 7th 2008. Full details and an online application form can be found at: