Tony Grimes, of Broker Direct plc and lately a student at IAP Education Partner Lincoln University, completes his three-part article on the implementation of his Cover Note software. The first area of development was to implement adequate security. Broker Direct required as a minimum level of security that the system: Must be inaccessible if it […]

New Fellows We are pleased to welcome the following new Fellows, who have recently been admitted to the Institution. Gerard Byrne MSc Gerry Byrne, ICT Manager for the Northern Ireland Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment, has wide ranging experience as an analyst and programmer in the Province going back over 20 years. In the […]

Robin Jones muses on how the software timetable can control us, rather than the other way around. Have you installed Windows XP SP2 yet? No, neither have I. Being a natural coward, I’d like the benefit of several months of (other people’s) experience before taking the plunge. So far as I can tell, SP2 provides […]

Austin Iduoze, AMIAP, MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000, MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000, MCAD (VB.NET), MCP (C#) seeks a .NET Application Developer role even if for a probationary period where salary would be of secondary significance. Experience includes technical support / administration for Windows 2000 data networks, database administration with SQL Server 2000 and […]

FP6UK Readers with long memories may recall that, 3 years ago, we drew your attention to a Web site called UKISHelp. This provided companies with advice on securing EU funding for R&D within the ‘Information Society’ category. Now, the EU’s 6th Framework Programme for RTD is in place, so the DTI and OST have created […]

Last month, Tony Grimes, of Broker Direct plc and lately a student at IAP Education Partner Lincoln University, gave us some background on his cover note generating software. Here he describes his approach to it. The project having been commissioned, the next step was to approach the University to gain approval for it. Chris Coulson […]

Council member Paul Lynham reports on a recent Parliamentary IT Committee meeting. ‘Joining up criminal justice IT’ was the subject of the PITCOM meeting on 28 June 2004, a subject that was particularly topical in light of the report of the Bichard Inquiry into the Soham murders. The speakers were John Burbeck, Chief Constable of […]

Not an expression of a member’s view this month but an opportunity on a wider stage… Twofour Productions contacted us recently. They are making a series called ‘Life Begins’ for Channel 4 and they’re looking for people planning to use their retirement, early retirement or semi-retirement as an opportunity to live out their dreams. “It […]

Darren Brook, MIAP is an IT consultant experienced in software development, systems/business analysis, database design and project management. His skills include OOD/OOP, VB, VBA, SQL Server, Access, Crystal Reports, COM, C, Clipper, JavaScript, HTML, SSADM, UML and Prince2. Sectors worked-in include Finance, Accountancy, Venue Management, Telecommunications, Printing, Retail, CRM and Banking. Email him at darren@darrenbrook.fsnet.co.uk. […]

Managing the New Information Security Environment is at The Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London on 20 and 21 October. Go to www.conferences.haynet.com for more. On the same days, Softworld Business Integration Expo is at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Go to www.softworld.co.uk/bi for more. Gartner Symposium ITXPO 2004 is in Cannes between 31 October and […]