Championing ICT in London's voluntary and community sector
Nov 27 2009
What’s happening? Join us at 1pm on 15 December 2009 @ Novas Scarman Contemporary Urban Centre Lasa, London E1 7SA for a networking lunch with members of LVSC’s STAN (Development Workers) and CASCADE (Information Workers) networks. During the afternoon session we’ll be hearing a presentation from Mike Veitch on data mining and exploring what circuit [...]
Nov 27 2009
From the London ICT bulletin. Subscribe here. 01 December: Netsquared Net Tuesday @ eOffice, 2 Sheraton Street, Soho 5.30 -7.30 – This month’s meeting looks at the eCampaigning Louder.org.uk website and an opportunity for sharing. Sign up for Net Tuesday. 4 December: SpiceWorld London @ Roxy Bar and Screen, London SE1 – A full day’s [...]
Nov 27 2009
Microsoft is inviting charities who currently or plan to provide IT skills training to support individuals into employment, to the launch of the Microsoft Britain Works NGO programme. The event is free to attend and will take place between 9:30 and 3:00 on Monday 07 December in London @ The Ruebens Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace [...]
Nov 27 2009
The third annual Charity Software Survey has now opened for responses. The survey is in two parts – accounting and CRM software; you can fill in one or both of the sections depending on what your charity uses or your personal expertise. The aim is to build up a comprehensive picture of what software packages [...]
Nov 27 2009
Marcus Otite is an old circuit riding friend we know from his time in South London with Superhighways. It’s great to see him back in the saddle, riding the west London circuit with Hillingdon CVS. Marcus is the new sheriff in town after Mike Veitch and Jason King previously upheld the IT law in Hillingdon. [...]
Nov 11 2009
Lasa’s new Computanews Guide to ICT Security is out now! Download the ICT Security Guide (2MB PDF) Aimed at voluntary sector staff with responsibility for managing and securing ICT systems, the 34 page guide looks at: Assessing the risks and policies needed How computer security is affected by people and the environment in which it [...]
Nov 11 2009
the wholesome goodness that is Lasa’s Computanews #154 is now out and available as a free to download PDF (1.62MB). In issue 154: Lucky 7 – has Windows 7 got your number? Microsoft’s latest operating system is compared with Ubuntu and Mac alternatives. We also compare accessibility features. Support for free – using student volunteers [...]
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Technology support in London
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Contact the London ICT Champion on 020 7426 4496 or email mmaier@lasa.org.uk to find out how we can help you.
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UK riders email list - a discussion group for circuit riders and others who support third sector technology.
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