Topic: Digital Peninsula Network News

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Simon Leek - South West ICT Limited

May 17, 2009 - 10:58 AM
Simon Leek founded South West ICT in 2007 after having built and sold a Midlands-based software company throughout the 90’s. A move to Cornwall was a lifestyle choice for Simon and the South West ICT business was created to provide good value, low cost, customer relationship management solutions both locally and nationally. "Our aim is to cut through the techno-babble and deliver plain talking highly effective marketing solutions".

Office to let in Central Penzance

May 17, 2009 - 10:54 AM
DPN member Cathy Lake is leaving her office in Penzance after nearly 8 years. It's a good working space with plenty of light, especially in the afternoons. The office is on the first floor in Old Brewery Yard, next door to DPN. There's space for up to four people, plus a small kitchen, toilet and washroom and a storeroom. The rent is £310 a calendar month and the office will be available from July 6th.

Paid graduate mentoring opportunity

May 17, 2009 - 10:52 AM
Unlocking Cornish Potential are working to support over 100 graduate placements in small businesses in Cornwall and is part-financed by the European Social Fund they are able to offer mentor support to these graduates, mentor support is defined as specialist help to assist the graduate in achieving their objectives for company growth.

Work experience required

May 17, 2009 - 10:51 AM
Is anyone able to help offer a 15 year old Creative Media student work experience for 2 weeks from 29th June - 3rd July please?

HM Revenue & Customs - Free Business Advice Open Day

May 17, 2009 - 10:49 AM
Designed for small and medium sized businesses, Business Advice Open Days bring together the largest collection of government agencies and public sector organisations under one roof. So, you can find out about your legal obligations, and gain endless help.

Global Action Plan: Environmental Awareness Seminars

May 17, 2009 - 10:47 AM
Following on from their successful Envision events, Global Action Plan will be running the following FREE environmental awareness seminars for businesses this summer:

After The Crunch - book aims to help creatives in the recession

May 17, 2009 - 10:44 AM
After the Crunch was designed by Elmwood and illustrated by Paul Davies. Elmwood chairman Jonathan Sands has contributed to the collection of 42 essays, which examines how the credit crunch has affected the creative industries.

'Copyright squad' calls for file sharing crackdown

May 17, 2009 - 10:41 AM
A group of representatives from UK media companies have called for the Government to set up an enforcement body to crack down on illegal file sharing over the Internet.

Customers put off by online retailers' lack of payment methods

May 17, 2009 - 10:40 AM
Online retailers could be losing business if they do not offer customers a range of Internet payment methods, according to research by YouGov, commissioned by Internet payment firm ClickandBuy..

Downloads will lead to "creative crunch", warns industry

May 17, 2009 - 10:38 AM
Representatives of the creative industries have called on government to stamp out illegal downloading if the UK is to avoid a "creative crunch" that will strangle a key part of the economy.

UK IT sales set to bottom out this year

May 17, 2009 - 10:36 AM
IT expenditure is expected to bottom out this year, although growth to 2010 will be minimal, according to a new report by UK IT industry trade body Intellec

Mozilla predicts Firefox majority by 2013

May 17, 2009 - 10:34 AM
Mozilla is predicting that Firefox will overtake Microsoft's Internet Explorer as the browser of choice by 2013. Asa Dotzler, director of community development at Mozilla, made the prediction in a blog posting after analysing usage data for browsers since 2004, when Firefox was first released.

Infrastructure outsourcing is helping IT leaders weather the downturn

May 17, 2009 - 10:32 AM
Businesses that are outsourcing IT infrastructure services are faring better than those focused on the internally developing and managing business critical applications, according to research.

Training Courses Currently Available through DPN

May 04, 2009 - 08:25 AM
With places filling up fast we have secured some new dates for yet another chance to enhance your leadership and management skills and refine problem solving within your business. Not only will you learn about your own skills and abilities but also understand those personal skills required to deal with others including clients and co-workers. Our May dates for Penzance venues are already full but there are some spaces available on Wed 13th May, Wed 27th May and Wed 10th Jun, the venue will be Redruth/Truro area. By attending this 3 day course you will also gain a highly recognised qualification awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Web Design Training

May 04, 2009 - 08:23 AM
Need to get a website built exactly how YOU want it? Or perhaps you want to get more involved in managing one already built for you. Then why not join one of our many courses tailored to your needs. Typically you will use Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash and we’ll show you how to maintain and add content to a website.

Gerson Velasquez - Green Computing

May 04, 2009 - 08:22 AM
Green Computing is a company dedicated to offer optimal and competitive solutions at affordable prices with a very low CO2 signature. At Green Computing we are working out ways to lessen the ecological footprint, our services are orientated to small to medium size enterprises and Home users as well; our service portfolio includes Wired/Wireless Network management, bespoke new energy efficient and ultra quiet systems, refurbished systems, Hardware System Installation, Hardware Repair and Maintenance, equipment disposal/recycling and General IT Support.

South West Screen: Ever wish you had a London base without the associated cost and hassle?

May 04, 2009 - 08:20 AM
Whether you need office space for a couple of hours, a day, or on a regular basis, South West Screen can help with their service which gives companies from the region access to fantastic office space in Soho with total flexibility and ease.

Arts and Business awards

May 04, 2009 - 08:04 AM
Arts and Business has launched its 2009 awards, inviting nominations from businesses that have partnerships with designers, artists and cultural organisations.

Advertise in the Top 100 guide

May 04, 2009 - 08:02 AM
The launch of the very first regional Top 100 Creative Company Guide is a hugely anticipated publication. Never before has a comprehensive list of all the region’s major creative players been compiled, until now.

Encounters call for submissions 2009

May 04, 2009 - 08:01 AM
Now in its 15th year, Encounters Short Film Festival (17th – 22nd November 2009) has become known world-wide for the extraordinary community of filmmakers it attracts, and for the quality and scope of its programming. This celebrated event is the largest festival of its kind in the UK, showcasing over 300 new international short films each year.

Network Central 09 - Last chance to register

May 04, 2009 - 07:58 AM
Over 700 businesses registered, 15th May, at Junction 24, Bridgwater.

South West Screen: The Budget & the creative media industries

May 04, 2009 - 07:55 AM
The budget contained some interesting points for the creative media industries. The Chancellor promised to spend over £260m of new money on training and subsidies for young people to help them get the skills or experience needed in sectors with strong future demand - which could mean sectors like ours. In addition, he mentioned setting up a £750 million Strategic Investment Fund to support ‘advanced industrial projects of strategic importance’.