Improving Software for Society

The IAP is a specialist professional body in the software development field. We believe well-designed software has a positive impact on industry, our communities and future.

We are the voice of our members and aim to uphold and improve industry standards by liaising with government, academia and employers. We have members in over 30 countries and, as a registered charity, are committed to providing a solid foundation to students and a hub of expertise to experienced practitioners.

To find out about becoming a member visit the JOIN THE IAP page, email admin@iap.org.uk or call 020 8004 9085.

IAP Symposium 2017

  The IAP Symposium at Cambridge Cottage, Kew Gardens on the 7th of September is coming.We’ve assembled a group of speakers with a huge range of experience and expertise for this year’s symposium on “Improving Software for Society” (Working Title). Here’s a preview: Sir Edmund Burton – Opening the event Ian Bryant – Trustworthy Software […]

Bletchley Park to become training centre for new generation of code breakers

Bletchley Park to become training centre for new generation of code breakers, see the link from the BBC.

9.06 Start of Day

An interesting article from the BBC on PIVOTAL Software’s unique way to control their employees working day. Perhaps if more employers were like this. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37998577

Notice of AGM

The Institution’s 2016 AGM will be on Saturday, 15th October, at Boundary House, Boston Road, Hanwell W7 2QE, starting at 1.00 pm. The AGM is open to all members and allows any member to question the Executive and Council. It is usually a short meeting, its purpose being to fulfill a requirement of the Companies […]

Better Encryption?

As software to encrypt data gets better on PC’s and Mobile devices, it seems the Israelis can crack just about anything. This article shows how they can hack your phone. If they can hack a phone, they can sure hack your encrypted files on your PC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37441109

Cloud Computing May Help With Medicine

Having recently attended the Computing ‘Cloud & Infrastructure Summit’ in London, I could not help but be drawn t o its uses in Medicine. Having  a rare medical condition; does focus the mind, but this article shows that data is now the biggest asset the world has and it is sharing that data that may unlock […]
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