Digital Technology is a tool for world peace, says British Computer Society

From collaborating online to creating artistic pieces that help us understand different ways of life, the internet is helping revolutionise the way people interact, according to a speaker at a British Computer Society (BCS)-backed conference being held this week.

Staff Working Paper towards a renewed Social Agenda for Europe

On 2 July 2008 as part of the Renewed Social Agenda, the Commission published a Staff Working Paper on the contributions of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to the welfare and social cohesion of European citizens and on the initiatives that the Commission is going to undertake in this area during 2008.

New Technology reduces skiving from school

Newnham Middle School in Bedford is tackling unauthorised absence with technology by installing the automatic parent notification system 'Truancy Call'.

Highly Commended’ accolade for EverybodyOnline at National Awards

Trade organisations, blue chip companies and charities were amongst those recognised for innovative and creative internet projects at the Nominet Best Practice Challenge 2008 awards ceremony, which took place on 8th July at the London Science Museum.

Digital Inclusion Minister Huw Irranca-Davies visits EOL - Liverpool

Digital Inclusion Minister Huw Irranca-Davies visited Liverpool and St. Helens to see how Merseyside is leading the way in making IT facilities more accessible to local communities.

Commission wants a web that is better enabled for the disabled

15% of Europeans suffer from some form of disability, and many face barriers such as reading a website's small text or even knowing how to access websites and online services.

TalkTalk Innovation in the Community Awards 2008 - Now live

Charities and community groups across the UK are being invited to apply for cash grants through TalkTalk’s Innovation in the Community Awards 2008.

Ministry of Defence unveils online uniform ordering system

Kitting out servicemen and women should get easier, thanks to a new online ordering system being piloted by the Ministry of Defence.

'Shake-up' for internet proposed

The net could be transformed if plans to open up the address system are passed.

EU consults on bringing down mobile phone tariffs in Europe

Aiming to spur competition among operators and lower phone charges for European consumers, the European Commission has started a public consultation on the future regulation of "voice call termination rates" in the EU based on a draft Commission Recommendation on termination rates.