Chair's message The Gala Dinner on the 14 November is almost sold out - so please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. I would also like to draw your attention to the BCS Council elections. You should have all received a voting pack through the post and I would urge you to take part in the elections. David Tidey Elite Chairman New on the website Business/IT interface: Reduced risk acquisition Evolutionary acquisition, as it's known in the USA, progressive acquisition elsewhere, is used as a way to reduce the risk of acquiring products or services, especially those that are complex and of long duration. This article addresses the context of large-scale software - and systems-engineering programmes. Security: Securing your relationships In the global economy businesses of all sizes need to work with others throughout the world. Although the internet makes this fairly simple, doing it securely is another matter... Compliance and legislation: Output-based contracts Originally used within the construction industry 'output based' contracts are now winning favour in the IT industry. Learn more here. Special Report Who needs accessible IT? Is it difficult to achieve? Ability magazine, sponsored by The Royal Mail Group and the Information Technologists' Company, has published The IT Directors' Guide to Accessible IT. ELITE'S 25th Anniversary/BCS 50th Anniversary 14 November at Goldsmith's Hall, London. Guest of Honour: Mr Scott McNealy, chairman of the board and one of the four original founders of Sun Microsystems. This event is an opportunity to see and hear one of the leading figures in the evolution of the Internet over the past twenty years, and a renowned after-dinner speaker. It will be Elite's sole celebration of its 25-year history, as well as forming part of the BCS's 50th Anniversary celebration. Exclusive best practice portal BCS has partnered with the Corporate IT Forum (tif.) to provide chartered members and chartered fellows with exclusive access to unique best practice guidance and information on the adoption and implementation of IT. 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 - both BCS members and non-members - with the leadership and strategic skills that are essential for effective board performance. About the sponsor IBM BladeCenter Heating up the competition is IBM BladeCenter's intelligent power and cooling technology. Using up to 24% less energy than competitive systems, it generates less heat and lower cooling costs. Find out more 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 event Data Management & Information Quality Conference 29 October-1 November, London 9th Annual Conference Feedback This publication is sent electronically on the first Friday of each month to all members of the ELITE group and BCS Fellows. Any ideas or suggestions for content are welcome, please email editor@bcs.org

ELITE EVENTS 25th anniversary dinner 14 November, London BCS EVENTS Computer crime update 9 October, London Business intelligence for the public sector 10 October, London Whose data is it anyway? 11 October, London It's a mashup - the end of business as usual 15 October, London Full BCS Events Calendar RELATED LINKS BCS Group Membership Scheme QUALIFICATIONS IoD / BCS Diploma in Company Direction

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