Public sector
Mahindra Satyam: Public sector should not ignore business process outsourcing
Months after The Indian Enron scandal threatened the sub-continents outsourcing industry, the new Satyam is beginning to reassert itself once more - in the public sector as much as the private sector.
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Mandelson announces £22m towards high-tech materials for a low carbon future
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced new investment totalling £22 million to further advance the development of composite materials. Composites are increasingly used for their lightweight, super strength properties in aeroplane wings and racing cars.
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Arts Council England launches web app for faster funding figures
The Arts Council England has made it faster and easier for organisations who receive funding to submit their annual figures, by launching a new online survey.
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CIPFA: Half of public sector expects to shared services within a year
Nearly half of the public service organisations expect to be developing partnerships with other public bodies or actively sharing services in 2010, according to a survey from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
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JISC launches campaign to look at the impact of digital technologies on research
The UK can only maintain its worldwide reputation for quality research, if researchers take advantage of the digital revolution, says the Joint Information Systems Committee.
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Devon County Council appoints vendor for £2million Managed Voice and Data Service
New service supports the councils strategic business objectives of shared services, flexible working and improved network resilience and business continuity.
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Northamptonshire Police to spend more time out on the beat
Vodafone mobile data solution increases time on the beat by up to 10%
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Scottish council funding to rise despite UK cuts
Householders and businesses Will benefit from Scotland's 2010-11 local government settlement, according to John Swinney.
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Energy Saving Trust
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The scary costs of bad customer service
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Call for health professionals to act on climate change
Health should be at the centre of our fight against climate change according to Health Secretary, Andy Burnham, at the launch of a new report on health and climate change.
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Virginia meeting to discuss Obamas technology agenda
US Federal State and Local government executives confirm Virginia meeting.
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JISC: Fresh approach to new technology will help universities combat climate change
Universities and colleges need to work together in order to prepare for a low carbon future in which they generate, as well as consume energy, according to a new report from JISC TechWatch.
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Mather: More powers on energy regulation would benefit Scotland
The National Conversation paper on energy, published by the Scottish Parliament, has highlighted ways that more power over energy policy would benefit Scots for future generations.
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