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The British Computer Society Isle of Man section continues to offer up great events for Island residents who work in IT and anyone who just likes to use computers. Last week, the group held one of the most popular events so far this year: Microsoft’s Huw Turvey’s preview of Windows 7.
More than 50 people were on hand to learn about the new operating system, that is being heralded as faster, more reliable and easier to use than its predecessors.
The BCS Isle of Man section’s chairman is Mike …

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Venue:   Ballakermeen High School, Douglas
Date:      Wednesday 29th October 2008
Speaker:  Dotperformance
Time:       Doors opened at 18:00 for an 18:30 start.
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The British Computer Society Isle of Man section kicked off this season’s calendar of events with an excellent presentation by author Peter Wheatcroft who discussed world class IT services delivery.
It was quite a coup for the Isle of Man section to get Peter to visit our shores.
He’s a much sought after speaker and consultant and his diary is typically filled months in advance.  He was formerly a director at Alliance & Leicester plc, where he achieved world class status for its IT services. His clients cover a range of industries …

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The BCS Isle of Man has invited Charles Chang to speak next week’s meeting. Charles will analyse the politics, economics, social change and technology in China and India and examine the implications these have for enterprises and for governments at the BCS Isle of Man’s first event of the year taking place at 18.00 on 17 January 2008, Claremont Hotel.
Charles Chang is a fellow of the British Computer Society and a management consultant who works with major IT vendors to improve their sales and marketing effectiveness. He …

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The British Computer Society Isle of Man (BCS) held an event this month to look into the future of egaming in the Island.
It took the form of a panel discussion with four industry experts fielding questions from an audience of around 40 BCS members and other interested people.
The panel included John Spellman, CEO of the Manx eGaming Association (MeGA); Rick Liotta, financial consultant to Poker Stars; Miles Benham, a solicitor who specialises in the online gambling industry; and Chris Gledhill, managing director of PDMS, a software development company with a …

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The British Computer Society Isle of Man section’s next event is our Christmas Quiz Night.  It happens in the Prospect in Douglas on 5th December at 6 pm.
It’s open to members and non-members and teams will be sorted out on the night.  You need to book in advance by emailing publicity06@isleofman-bcs.org
See you there!

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Today’s executives recognise the crucial role that IT plays in the success of any organization. But without effective communications planning, the IT department risks missing opportunities to inform people of their true value and may even contribute to misunderstandings and negative perceptions of the IT function.
The BCS’s Isle of Man section is running a session to help IT departments effectively communicate their value across the organisation.  The idea is to help IT managers ensure they are recognised as problem solvers. 
This interactive discussion takes place on Wednesday 22nd November at Hilton Hotel, Douglas. Meet …

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 The British Comuter Society (BCS) Isle of Man is hosting a tour of the Sulby water treatment facility this Wednesday, 25 October.  Doors open at 18.00 for a 18.30 start.
The Isle of Man Water Authority is responsible for collecting, treating and distributing some 10,000 million liters of water a day.  The system consists of 10 inland reservoirs, five treatment works, 22 underground treated water service reservoirs, over 40 miles of large diarmeter raw water mains and 750 miles of treated water mains. Find out more details at www.water-technology.net/projects/crystal
The event …

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I’ve been appointed to the management committee of the British Computer Society (BCS) Isle of Man Section.  I joined the Section earlier this year and went out to a few events.  I found the speakers interesting and that the Island’s IT community supports them well, so I thought I’d get more involved. 
They’ve got me helping out with publicity (natch) and in organising some new events. I’ll be posting BCS information and news on Strive Notes from time to time.  If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, feel free to shoot me an email.

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The British Computer Society Isle of Man Section is holding its inaugural Dinner and Awards evening at the Hilton Hotel on Saturday 17th June 2006, starting at 19:30 for 20:00. Dress will be Black Tie. 
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The cost will be £35 per head, covering drinks on arrival, a three course served meal, and coffee & mints.
During the evening, awards will be presented for primary, secondary & further/higher education (these categories are sponsored respectively by Manx Telecom, Royal Bank of Scotland International, and Omnitec.) You can keep up to date with the …