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Too few people utilising computer security knowledge
Too few people are utilising their computer security knowledge to safeguard their IT systems from malevolent online forces, according to Sophos.The firm, which specialises in protecting business networks,...
North Highland College could gain new training facility
North Highland College (NHC) in Scotland could benefit from proposals to build a £6 million training facility on its Thurso campus, reports the Press and Journal.The facility would focus on training...
BT to market I-Plate for faster broadband
Major internet service provider BT is to market its new I-Plate more widely in the coming months as a way of boosting broadband connection speeds.The device works by blocking electromagnetic "noise"...
'More women could start their own business'
Women are in a better position to start their own business now than they ever have been before, according to everywoman.The company, which provides training and resources for businesswomen, said that women...
Thinktank proposes free part-time university courses
Unemployed workers should be offered free part-time placements on university courses in order to gain more training and qualifications, according to an education thinktank.Million+ said the proposal could...
'Video games could offer vision benefits'
Playing video games can help to boost sensitivity to colour contrasts in adults, according to new research from the United States.The study revealed that although contrast sensitivity was previously thought...
Computer training centre receives funding boost
A centre in Palmers Green which provides IT training for local elderly residents has received a funding boost from the lottery, reports the Enfield Independent.The Ruth Winston Centre has been awarded...
'A gap year could elevate jobseekers above competition'
Taking a gap year could help to elevate a jobseeker above the competition when they return home, according to gapyear.com.Tom Griffiths, founder of the website which offers support services to people taking...
Businesses losing billions a year through poor software
Businesses in the UK are losing more than £60 billion a year because of unintuitive corporate software.A study from software vendor Global Graphics has revealed that nearly 80 per cent of employees...
Whitbread announces new training opportunities
Hospitality giant Whitbread has announced new training opportunities, while it will also be creating 1,000 new jobs.The company will offer a six-month apprenticeship programme, after which staff will have...
Work experience could boost employment chances
Students should seek work experience to boost their chances of securing employment when they finish their education, reports the BBC.Richard Lambert, head of the Confederation of British Industry, said...
Internet banking fraud rises
Internet banking fraud soared by more than 130 per cent through the course of 2008, resulting in over £52 million lost, according to payments association Apacs.Overall, credit card fraud soared by...
Young people are focus of City4ADay scheme
A new programme dubbed City4ADay has been developed to broaden the outlook of young people who are not in employment, education or training (Neets).The Independent reports the programme involves having...
'Training opportunities can improve employability'
Employees should take every opportunity to seek training if it means their future career prospects are more secure, it has been claimed.Frances Wilson, HR advisor for the Chartered Institute of Personnel...
Government moves to encourage adult learning
New government funding is to provide public rooms to allow more adults to engage in informal learning sessions, courtesy of private firms.The new Learning Revolution scheme will carry £20 million...
Better childcare provision could increase the number of women in IT careers
Better provision for childcare is one of several features of the workplace that could be implemented to increase the number of women seeking IT careers.Jerri Barrett, director of marketing at the Anita...
Personal judgment and technical knowledge to protect from hackers
People should use a mix of personal judgment and technical knowledge to defend their computer systems against hackers.David Emms, senior technology consultant at Kaspersky Lab, a company which provides...
'Several changes needed to bring more women into IT careers'
A number of issues need to be addressed in a bid to increase the number of women seeking to succeed in IT careers, according to womenintechnology.co.uk.Maggie Berry, director of the networking and career...
'Women could be inspired by Ada Lovelace Day'
Women in the UK could be inspired by Ada Lovelace Day to pursue an IT career, according to womenintechnology.co.uk.Named after one of the world's first female computer programmers, the campaign is intended...
Super-fast broadband for Edinburgh and Glasgow
BT has announced it will be providing a super-fast broadband service of up to 40 megabits per second (Mbps) in Edinburgh and Glasgow by next year.Around 34,000 web users around Stockbridge and New Town...
Dudley libraries offering access to training courses
Libraries across the Dudley area are offering access to various courses and services to help people who may have been made redundant and are looking for work.Internet access is available free of charge,...
Surrey organisations team up to offer computer training
Two organisations in Surrey have teamed up to offer adults in the area the opportunity to expand their skill-sets through computer training.Redhill and Reigate Life reports that the Warwick School in Redhill...
'Jobseekers need to let go to find employment'
Jobseekers need to ensure they are "letting go" of the fact they have been made redundant in order to concentrate on finding new employment.Neil Collman, director of Careershifters, said that...
Jobseekers should be wary of what they put on web
People planning a career change may want to consider taking an IT course so that they are fully aware of the dangers posed by the internet, it has been suggested.Although the internet can offer a wealth...
Foundation training could help professionals go green
IT training courses could help businesses tackle climate change and focus more on cutting their environmental impact on the world.People with a high standard of IT skills are able to implement the policies...
Recruitment Society: Jobseekers should ensure they stand out
Jobseekers need to make sure they stand out from the crowd when applying for positions in the current economic climate, according to the Recruitment Society.Figures from the Office for National Statistics...
Majority of business leaders believe education standards have declined
A majority of business leaders believe education standards in the UK have declined in recent years, according to a study from IMC Learning.The company, which specialises in providing advanced content solutions...
Calls for training grants to boost skills set
A Yorkshire-based business group has called on the government to provide more funding for training courses to help people through the current recession.The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce believes central...
Computer training could help reduce Welsh unemployment
Computer training could help to tackle rising levels of unemployment in Wales as the recession hits the principality.New figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that 7.6 per cent...
RLA computer training to help landlords
A number of web-based computer training courses have been launched to boost landlords' skills in relation to tenancy management.Launched by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) and introduced by...
High-speed broadband could facilitate home learning
Telecommunications provider Ericsson has demonstrated new network technology that could mean much faster broadband for consumers.The firm announced that the new technology - incorporating a copper wire...
CLA makes renewed call for better rural broadband
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has renewed its call for better broadband services throughout rural Britain.Ed Richards, head of broadband industry regulator Ofcom, this week acknowledged...
Employment service to provide new computer training
Employment services provider Remploy is to introduce computer training facilities as part of its new assessment package, FastPath.Developed by ISV Software Ltd, the programme is designed to assess a range...
More training needed to support school-leavers
Barnardo's children's charity has called for enhanced training to help young people into work amid the current economic downturn. The call follows research from the organisation that shows those aged between...
Skills training 'could help tackle unemployment'
Enhanced skills training could help to tackle unemployment rates in Scotland, according to a trade union leader. Speaking to the BBC, Graham Smith - the general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress...
TV doctor supports computer learning programme
Dr Hilary Jones, a health and medical advisor for morning show GMTV and a practising GP, is supporting a scheme to encourage over-50s to get online.A third of people over the age of 50, including Dr Jones,...
Poor careers guidance resulting in reduced apprenticeships
Poor careers guidance in UK schools has resulting in reduced numbers of young people choosing to take up apprenticeships.A Skills Commission report has called for improved training for teachers as most...
Computer training turned down by ICT staff
The majority of staff working within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector have turned down offers of further computer training.Research from IT skills organisation e-skills UK found...
Website shows national broadband speeds
A website has been set up to illustrate the range of different broadband connection speeds available across the UK.The project places broadband speeds into three different categories, with one for low...
Next-generation broadband to boost training opportunities in Manchester
A next-generation broadband network could boost computer training resources in one part of Manchester within the next few weeks.The Oxford Road region of the city is to receive next-generation broadband...
'Lack of IT security training in businesses'
There is a lack of IT security awareness in the UK, with less than half of surveyed companies training non-IT staff in security issues.Research from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTia)...
Becta: Home internet access beneficial for children
Home internet access is hugely beneficial to children and could even account for a half a grade at GCSE level, according to Becta.The organisation, which specialises in promoting education through technology,...
Manx Telecom offers faster broadband speeds
Internet service provider (ISP) Manx Telecom is benefitting from higher average broadband speeds than other web users.A study from broadband regulator Ofcom found that the ISP, which provides web services...
Lack of security awareness making online fraud easier
A lack of security awareness among web users is making online fraud and identity theft easier for cyber criminals.New research from IT security firm Sophos found that only a fifth of web users change their...
BT to upgrade Sheffield internet infrastructure
Telecommunications giant BT is to upgrade 60 per cent of its telephone exchanges in Sheffield with its 21st Century Network, reports the Sheffield Telegraph.The upgrades to the exchanges will help lift...
More training courses for small businesses
A new scheme has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to help boost the opportunities for distance learning and computer training courses.The BCC has agreed a deal with Foundation Degree...
Rise in broadband costs could threaten home learning
Price rises from telecoms giant BT could see the cost of broadband access increase by £30, threatening the ability of some people to pursue home learning.Increases of up to 35 per cent from BT could...
'Greater flexibility for women through IT hosting'
IT hosting offers greater flexibility for women working in programming careers or other computer roles, according to ThinkGrid.Women with children under the age of 18 will have the right to ask for more...
Faster Orange broadband could aid computer training
Internet service provider (ISP) Orange has announced it will be providing a 20Mbps broadband service in a move which could aid computer training.Initially only a select few will have access to the service...
New ICS course provides training in computer hacking
A new course organised by International Correspondence Schools (ICS) is providing computer training to IT professionals on how to hack into corporate systems.Dubbed the Ethical Hacker, the IT training...
IT training company launches training fund
A company specialising in management and IT training has launched a £1 million fund designed to help out corporate Britain during the recession, reports trainingzone.co.uk.Companies who register with...
University begins registration for digital marketing course
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has opened up registrations for student intake to its 2009 Masters in Digital Marketing Communications.The university has partnered with specialist training firm...
'Computer training in schools needs improvement'
Computer training in schools across the UK needs to be improved to ensure pupils are learning new skills, according to a report.The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) found that too many pupils...
Computer training programme launched for executive women
A new £50,000 programme to include computer training, marketing and finance has been launched for executive women.The High Growth Business Acceleration Programme has been set up by Business Link West...
Downturn drives efforts to prolong PC lives
More people are responding to the recession by trying to prolong the lives of their ageing PCs and avoiding buying a new one, according to ThinkGrid.Rob Lovell, chief executive officer of the business...
'Window to the web could replace PCs'
Having a window through which the internet can be accessed could soon replace the need for a PC, according to business IT company ThinkGrid.Rob Lovell, chief executive officer of the company, said that...
Computer training facilities in new library
Computer training facilities are to be provided as part of an array of new features at the Hebden Bridge library in the Yorkshire Pennines.Following a period of refurbishment and building extension, the...
'More IT professionals needed with relevant skills'
Businesses across the UK are calling for a wider range of topics to be included on IT training courses in order to be able to plug their skills gaps.Writing for CRN, Micro Focus chief Stephen Kelly said...
Parents should be familiar with social networking sites
Parents should be familiar with social networking websites in order to help their children be safer on the internet, according to Childnet International.Lucinda Fell, policy and communications manager...
