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UK council works with managed file transfer consultants Pro2col to deploy MFT technology and provide a secure shared services network for local government and emergency services
London, UK – 19 November, 2013 – Cambridgeshire County Council has invested in and deployed MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT) technology from Ipswitch File Transfer to secure the
Continue reading Cambridgeshire County Council adopts Ipswitch File Transfer’s MOVEit to manage fast, secure, simple, audited data transfers for 4,000+ key workers
Peterborough City Council
Cllr Marco Cereste, and CityFibre CEO, Greg Mesch
London and Peterborough, 13 November 2013 – CityFibre’s vision of creating Gigabit cities throughout the UK took a significant step forward today with the official signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Peterborough City Council at a ceremony
Continue reading CityFibre and Peterborough seal partnership on Gigabit City roll-out
Graeme Gordon, CEO of IFB
A reliable and comprehensive broadband package is essential to the public sector. There are a myriad of broadband options available on the market, offering varying contracts and deals. The choice is complex and has led to the emergence of misunderstanding and myths surrounding broadband. When working in
Continue reading True or False? The Top Five Broadband Myths
The conference – photo Nick Edgington, Nick Edgington Photography
An important and timely conference looking at ways to improve children and adult protection took place in Coventry on 23rd October.
The National Safeguarding Conference saw safeguarding professionals from across the UK attend the event held at the Welcome Centre in Coventry. The conference
Continue reading National Safeguarding Conference a great success
Graham Manville
For many years the Third Sector was the Cinderella of the economy with the private sector and public sector basking in the spotlight and attracting the top talent. During the past 15 years, however, there has been a drive for the Third Sector to play a larger role in public service
Continue reading Organisational Performance Management in Public Service
The economic climate might not look quite so gloomy, but it’s still tough out there. So it’s good news that distributor Lely UK has launched four flexible finance options for golf clubs and others buying its new Toro equipment and TYM tractors.
The plans are designed to help customers buy the machinery they need without
Continue reading LELY ANNOUNCES FOUR FLEXIBLE FINANCE DEALS ON NEW TORO MACHINERY AND TYM TRACTORS
Protecting confidential business relationships used to be easy. You just kept your mouth shut.
But the internet makes it easy to disclose people’s details, without even realising it. And that could have serious professional consequences.
This checklist will help to keep you out of trouble:
Tell your contacts not to pass on personal messages on
Continue reading Ten ways to keep business relationships private
This one-day national conference is focussed on helping Safeguarding Officers, Social Workers, Teachers, Care Workers, NHS and voluntary sector staff to become more effective in their vital roles in safeguarding children and protecting vulnerable adults.
National Safeguarding Conference – 23rd October 2013 – Coventry
Please see the link for further details www.national-training.com/safeguarding
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UK infrastructure is a paradox. We have world-renowned capabilities in architecture, engineering and construction. Yet, with some exceptions, like the Olympics and Crossrail, our record at creating business, service and communications infrastructure is a best indifferent. There is chronic underinvestment. We need to spend around £500bn to bring the UK’s transport, energy and telecoms networks
Continue reading Chronic underinvestment in UK infrastructure claims MCA
Cllr Colin Lambert, Leader of Rochdale Borough Council said: “A fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay will be guaranteed for all staff at Rochdale Council”.
In line with his vision to promote a fairer and more equal society for the people of Rochdale, the minimum pay rate for council workers will now be
Continue reading Rochdale Council Leader announces new ‘living wage’ for all Council workers and urges more employers to support campaign
Stoke road safety 2013
Education plays an important part in everyone’s lives, especially in the early years as young people move into the workplace. Key to this success is staying safe. However, it is a sad fact that road traffic incidents claim countless lives every year.
Road safety is an essential ‘life skill’,
Continue reading Road Safety – ‘a skill for life’
From the consumer’s end, CTA (Council Tax Advisors) come as a godsend to the millions of individuals and businesses that owe Council Tax arrears. Offering free telephone advice and helping clients communicate with their Local Council to set up manageable repayment plans, thousands have turned to CTA after bailiffs have come knocking.
However, in a
Continue reading CTA (Council Tax Advisors) partners with local councils across the UK – aiming to halve use of bailiffs by 2016
With the annual 1st April increase in Landfill Tax, and publication of guidance by the Environment Agency, there has never been a better time to investigate road sweeper and gully waste reprocessing systems says George Anderson, Director of the Siltbuster Group.
Since it was brought into existence in 1996, “with the intention of driving councils
Continue reading True Grit
National security manager Mark Death
National security manager Mark Death and Centre of Excellence development manager Jane Farrell were both appointed to the 18-strong council.
Formed over 50 years ago, IPSA is a membership body for individuals and companies working in security and associated roles.
Centre of Excellence development manager Jane
Continue reading Two Sodexo security experts have been elected to the council of the International Professional Security Association (IPSA).
Aico Ei2110 multi sensor
Following its specification of Aico as its sole supplier of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms for its housing stock in 2010, Swansea City Council has now fitted more than 9,000 properties with Aico mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire alarms, Optical smoke alarms and CO alarms. When completed, 14,000 homes
Continue reading SWANSEA COUNCIL ENHANCES AICO FIRE & CO ALARM INSTALLATION PROGRAMME
Sustainability is a part of our working life. In our organisations, there are specialists who deal with legislation, sustainable purchasing, building management and also make the sustainability posters we see at work. As for the rest of us? Well, we tend to get told what to do by these specialists.
Being told what to do
Continue reading Sustainability for the Rest of Us
Polypipe, the UK’s largest plastic piping systems manufacturer, today (28 May 2013) hosted a special visit from the Minister of State for Business and Energy, the Rt. Hon Michael Fallon MP.
Continue reading Polypipe flies the flag for UK manufacturing by welcoming Business Minister Michael Fallon
In a rapidly moving digital economy and globalised world, governments and local authorities operate in an environment characterised by rapid economic change, rising security concerns and a more demanding electorate. As a result, they face an unprecedented challenge to deliver better and more cost-effective services to both citizens and businesses, providing the public with greater levels of accountability.
Continue reading How Bull supported Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to Revolutionise its Approach to IT
Network access specialist, The Kenton Group, believes innovative technology is key to the success of the PSN (Public Services Network) Services framework, acting as a catalyst for improved working and public services across the UK. This announcement comes ahead of this week’s Public Services Network Summit
Continue reading Technology Innovation is Key to the UK's PSN Success, says The Kenton Group
Despite advances in IT technology and millions of pounds spent every year on fighting child sex abuse images online, some experts say police forces in the UK and worldwide are now “swamped” by the sheer scale of the problem.
Continue reading Police swamped by child sex abuse images say experts
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