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Training: Is big bountiful?
A sole supplier now has more than a 12 per cent share of the UK training market, according to estimates by IT Skills Research. BCS's new magazine, IT Training, examines the new look top 50 IT training companies and the impact of the latest round of consolidation.

Security: The future of signature based security
It doesn't matter if you are a multi-national enterprise or a home user, there is someone out there who will want to use your PC to collect sensitive data or to infiltrate your network.

Storage: Data storage crimes can cripple your business
Many organisations have been left exposed by their data protection solutions. Andrew Wilson of Hitachi Data Systems suggests some questions IT managers should be asking their storage vendor to avoid unnecessary complexity, cost and risk to valuable data.

Exclusive best practice portal
BCS has partnered with the Corporate IT Forum (tif.) to provide chartered members and fellows with exclusive access to unique best practice guidance.

New course in company direction
The IoD / BCS Diploma in Company Direction covers the core issues faced by every director and those within functional areas for which they may not have had previous responsibility. Delivered by business experts, the programme aims to provide IT directors and aspiring IT professionals with the leadership and strategic skills that are essential for effective board performance.


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Consultations

Consultations
Consultations in progress are now on the BCS website and can be RSS'd.


The group

The Elite Group (Effective Leadership in Information Technology) is the UK lead forum for IT directors and senior managers to exchange experiences, views and expectations on how information systems should be managed to achieve business objectives.
www.elite.bcs.org


Featured events

BCS Industry Awards And the winner is...
The BCS IT industry awards is now accepting registrations for entry in the 2007 competition. This year the BCS is partnering with NCC and Intellect to recognise the best organisations, projects and individuals with the industry's ultimate accolade. Deadline for entries is 26 July 2007.


The group

The Elite Group (Effective Leadership in Information Technology) is the UK lead forum for IT directors and senior managers to exchange experiences, views and expectations on how information systems should be managed to achieve business objectives.
www.elite.bcs.org


About the sponsor

Dstl
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory provides solutions to MOD to protect our Armed Forces in battle and support future military policy-making and operations. We need senior IT professionals to join our Information Management Department.
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