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MCUG Forum 13th & 14th May 2010 Birmingham
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FORUM 2010 DEFERRED
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MCUG FORUM IS DEFERRED. IT WILL NOW NOT BE HELD ON MAY 13th & !4th. RE-VISIT THIS WEB SITE FOR REVISED DATES
Due to changing circumstances we have been forced to defer the MCUG Forum 2010 which was to have been on the 13th and 14th May. I am sorry about this. A new date and venue will be announced shortly. It is expected that the programme and speakers will be substantially as that published, subject of course to speaker availability, and also with the addition of items/speakers who were not available on...
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Reliable data and voice communications is now a critical component of devolved businesses. We are pleased to announce the sponsorship of the MCUG website by Manx Telecom, who offer a innovative and highly robust service (Strongest Signal) whereby users my automatically connect through any available mobile network, addressing coverage problems, and ensuring the highest availability. For a trial, and for special member rates please contact the MCUG.
Mobile IT in Local Government Workshop 8 June
Consilium technologies ltd and MCUG members Newcastle City Council are collaborating over a dedicated morning workshop on mobile working on the 8th June at St James Park, Newcastle. Neil Golightly of Newcastle City will explain the City’s strategy on mobile working, and Consilium will explain and demonstrate various of their solutions specially developed for local government applications. This event will appeal to MCUG members and associates in the North of England in Local Government, housing associations, and related sectors. This is a free event with limited numbers. to apply for an invitation or for more information contact MCUG
Workshop;Locating and Mapping Underground Plant
In association with Mapping the Underworld (A national underground Digital Mapping initative) and ORFEUS a European Ground Probing Radar (GPR) project. Please follow the link below to the ORFEUS web site for details. For those unfamiliar with GPR, this technology allows users to see several metres under the street without digging. The two day event will be held at Ordnance Survey in Southampton on the 24th and 25th February. MCUG members recieve a special rate for this MCUG orgainsed event. Please visit http://www.orfeus-project.eu and follow the links for user workshops for more information or contact the MCUG secretariat.
Vehicle Equipment Regulations. Change for the better!
As of now, electronic equipment that is to be fitted to vehicles, but is not driver or safety related does not have to be e or E marked. for the past five years, any equipment connected directly to the vehicle power had to be manufacturred and type approval tested under strict EC and Vehicle Inspectorate rules. Although there is a requirement to meet standards, and to have a declaration, much as with a CE mark, the need for laborious tests is discontinued. The new situation is still regulated, but with a lighter touch. See www.vca.gov.uk or follow this link for more information. This good news means that it will be simpler to provide and connect additional IT equipment in a vehicle, provided it does not affect safety or the vehicle operation.
Installation code of practice
The Federation of Communication Services (FCS) publishes a useful update of the MPT 1362 code of practice for installers of equipment in vehicles. Although intended for Radio installers it has relevance to those installing computer devices. The code can be obtained from the FCS website www.fcs.org.uk
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