DDU Newsletter for April 2008: Issue 54
Monthly news and events from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Digital Development Unit...
In this edition:
North West Club Europeen event date confirmed
Inventors Expo 2008 deemed a success
Local company Linzi Jay helped to introduce new technology by the DDU
Pennine Lancashire Business Net Event
How would you cope if you lost your clients' orders?
Do you have a competent back-up and recovery system in place for when the worst scenario happens?
Are you sure your computer or network is protected from internet viruses which could destroy your valuable information?
At this seminar we will be demonstrating the different methods now available to back-up and restore information including a look at the new online services available. We will also be covering the basic principles of good data management and the important practice of virus protection.
Date: Thursday 1st May 2008, 8:30 to 10am
Venue: Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB Directions
Inventors Expo 2008
The third annual Inventor’s Expo was held at Blackburn Technology Management Centre on February 29th.
110 people gathered to network, learn from professional presentations on subjects from Patent law to virtual prototyping, and to compare skills and experiences. Inventor exhibitors came from all over the North West, and the event played host to the Manchester Inventors Group who showed several new products, and Manchester Patent Library.
The event was organised by Ideas North West and the Eureka Project, and financially supported by the Get Set fund, both part of the No-Limits programme.
North West Club Europeen
Free to Pennine Lancashire Businesses
Are you concerned about compliance issues if you trade outside the UK? If so, this seminar is for you.
Keep informed on EU wide rules for eco-design of electronical or electronic compenents by adopting the CE Marking regime. Failure to comply could be a barrier to international trade.
Learn about the worlds first truly international system for mutual acceptance of test reports and certificates dealing with the safety of electrical and electronic components.
Hear how the every changing employment legislation is the chief reason that companies end up in tribunals. Our speaker will inform you of the statutory discipline and greivance procedure (Oct 04) and the proposed changes to it (likely April 08).
Date: Tuesday 6th May 2008 - 9:30 to 1 pm - with lunch
Venue: Blackburn Technology Management Centre, Challenge Way, Blackburn BB1 5QB Directions on website
To book email S.Thornton@salford.ac.uk or call Sheila Thornton on 0161 2782700
News stories for April 2008
Orders away for Linzi Jay
Linzi Jay, bridal accessories and special occasion gown manufacturers, have been assisted by the DDU to introduce technology that has helped to improve their ordering systems and overall business performance.
ISB Engineer Success
Shirley Coughlin , Project Manager at ISB commented "the support from the DDU has helped us to improve the professional image of the company and exercise more control over the business process."
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