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Calling all Microsoft .NET developers
Over the past 12 months ICT Focus has successfully completed the delivery of a training & development programme for a group of solutions and applications developers who were working towards their Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification. Not only have ICT Focus had excellent feedback and good results (offering exam preperation days as well as training courses) but they have also been able to offer most courses at huge discounts because they have had a large enough group going through the programme together. The MCSD credential is still one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry and is soon to be joined by a suit of new qualifications tailored to individual job roles. ICT Focus are hoping to repeat a similar programme next year to help people to work towards the new qualifications. In order to make it as cost effective as possible please register your interest as soon as possible.
Further information about the new qualifications can be found at: www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/newgen/
Fri 26 May 2006
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Social media plagued by privacy problems, say researchers
The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is "seriously deficient," according to a study being published in the June issue of Computer magazine.
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Tue 21 May 2013
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
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Fri 17 May 2013
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 16 May 2013
How do we find out about cyber criminals?
Security Lancaster and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics held a workshop to form a new collaborative group who will widen the knowledge of cybercrime and start developing innovative approaches to obtaining information on cyber criminals. The workshop included security researchers and statisticians, solicitors specialising in cybercrime, and experts from government agencies.
Thu 16 May 2013