http://www.computescotland.co.uk/ en-us Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:23:07 +0100 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:23:07 +0100 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Beachshore Design Online Management System editor@computescotland.co.uk (Gail Purvis) support@beachshore.co.uk (Beachshore Support) http://www.computescotland.co.uk/livewire-improves-science-it-education-3627.php A Greenock school in Scotland has moved to improve its science and IT education by providing an iPad for each of its 105 students, lead by livewire IT teacher, Fraser Speirs who conceived the idea. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:20:24 +0100 NKt7ZzG3waJRtwJ9JzcP http://www.computescotland.co.uk/dna-unzipped-now-unwrapped-3626.php Back in January research led by Michelle Wang of Cornell University involved the 'unzipping' of single DNA molecules to gain new insight into how genes are packed and expressed within a cell. Now Professor William Earnshaw at university of Edinburgh leads research that builds a clearer picture of how lengthy strands of DNA are concertinaed when cells grow and divide, in a discovery could help explain how cell renewal can go wrong. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:29:38 +0100 y8nQTCVTZUwzMbIljYXg http://www.computescotland.co.uk/digital-sight-and-sound-for-september-3625.php EXPO 2010 Shanghai has as its star a 130 x 6.3 metres animated tapestry developed by Hong Kong based Crystal CG. The digital viewing which can be seen at Gizmag or at Crystal CG is well worth visiting. On the digital sound arena, the WIMP application (Where Is My Phone) has been revamped and can be heard on You Tube. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:25:17 +0100 ZQPUvsW0LMXlhfEWpsR8 http://www.computescotland.co.uk/cool-supergreen-alice-computes-3624.php The University of Leicester’s new ‘green’ supercomputer, has gone into operation and the £2.2m facility aims to be the the most energy efficient in the sector.Ten times more powerful than the system it replaces, ALICE is expected to help lure high quality researchers to a processing 'wonderland,' as well as attract in millions of pounds in research grants to Leicester. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:52:07 +0100 qJLVXTycaQnHoCrlhW9s http://www.computescotland.co.uk/iqe-markets-accelerate-3623.php IQE, the Cardiff headquartered, global supplier of wafer products and services to the semiconductor industry reports its interim results for the half year (1H) ended June 2010 showing a strong performance in all main markets with wireless up 52%, optoelectronics up 55% and electronics up 102%. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:58:55 +0100 iKlUXvHjwAjr3kS3gw4A http://www.computescotland.co.uk/electronics-component-snafu-3622.php Component shortages lead to a traffic pileup in the global electronics supply chain, with major contract manufacturers facing a challenging supply imbalance characterised by tight part and finished products inventories and a glut of raw materials, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:32:08 +0100 aHxOa3yNlKmbycN1kTkG http://www.computescotland.co.uk/west-highland-college-uhi-debuts-3621.php West Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), formed by the merger of Lochaber College and Skye and Wester Ross College, is launched in Gairloch, Wester Ross, creating benefits for students across the region. Its board of directors has also announced the appointment of Principal Donald Leitch whol will lead the college through merger implementation and prepare for fundable body status. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:53:05 +0100 uCauzTM1XRvYJWBTjeuk http://www.computescotland.co.uk/back-to-court-microsoft-avoids-290-damages-3620.php Microsoft, which lost its patent battle over Word processing software to the small Toronto firm i4i Inc and ordered to pay $290m in damages last year, is determined to avoid the issue and taken the matter to the US Supreme Court. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:44:12 +0100 5qqHwJVhhdHnxrYNFzb0 http://www.computescotland.co.uk/cloud-sync-email-calendar-contacts-more-3619.php TriSys Recruitment Software, started in Cambridge in 1994 is one of the most eagerly willing to sell you anything in Business Softwarewhich has released its latest version of email, calendar, contacts synchronisation tool connecting to cloud-based email services. If you visit the site, an energetic popup window suggests you can fill in your name to text and communicate NOW! Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:02:05 +0100 Qb5jVipJnGf3GWmaKqsv http://www.computescotland.co.uk/intel-follows-security-with-wireless-3618.php Predicted by unnamed Bloomberg's sources at the beginning of August, the world’s largest chipmaker Intel Corp is to buy Infineon Technologies AG’s wireless business. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:28:16 +0100 nH7vDSqLH1P2B6gP9ULK http://www.computescotland.co.uk/simulations-gold-standard-for-microelectronics-3617.php Gold Standard Simulations (GSS) the long promised spin-out company that will enable microchip manufacturers to develop the next generation of chip circuits has now been launched by the University of Glasgow. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:20:02 +0100 Io9QpYbkTYKzUdduuUTP http://www.computescotland.co.uk/forensic-lab-cut-or-slim-3616.php The Grampian Joint Police Board comprising Aberdeenshire and Moray councillors has conceded the only way to justify keeping a forensic laboratory in Aberdeen open, is to slim down services to balance the books. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:07:14 +0100 BOHcBnPZUq6Nn8rXhKuQ http://www.computescotland.co.uk/livewires-for-ip-digital-sparks-3613.php The Digital Spark conference, held this week September 1-2 has never been lacking an audience, since Abertay University raised the wow! factor of its speakers, but a late reminder points out what you will miss by not attending and offers a registration point. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:16:25 +0100 9jzr75jqXDQF6YGLHnA3 http://www.computescotland.co.uk/bt-abica-upgrade-google-goes-voip-3612.php Both BT and Abica have upgrade plans for broadband. BT is to get a £2.5bn broadband network going with Huawei. Abica is to capitalise on Fibre To The Curb/Cabinet (FTTC) upgrades and Google runs the Skype gauntlet, offering VOIP but not in the UK yet. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:31:23 +0100 iZK8ly8anEEV8NuuMaCT http://www.computescotland.co.uk/forensics-hunts-corkscrew-killer-3611.php Information generated on stranded beach shore animals can provide a picture of what species are found in UK waters and in many cases a broad assessment can be made on likely cause of death. Strandings that undergo post-mortem examination can also provide unique insight into causes of death, diseases, environmental contaminant levels, reproductive patterns, diet and other aspects of the general health of cetacean populations in the seas around our coasts that are largely unavailable by other methods. The deaths of five seals who all suffered from a corkscrew-shaped wounds originating on the left hand side of the mouth and spiraling in a single, clean-cut continuous wound around the head and neck to end midway down the body. In every case, the wound spiraled clockwise when viewed head-on is now a Blog topic looking for expertise and forensic contributions. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:50:55 +0100 CtVqEKEmkeT99YQHtWRh http://www.computescotland.co.uk/response-aims-at-eegvideo-telemetry-equipment-3609.php Ahead of the Great Scottish Run, taking place on Sunday 5 September, customer contact company RESPONSE has already raised more than £1000 for Yorkhill Children’s Foundation in only 4 weeks. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:51:40 +0100 80q0mBoNYuWpyx88vP3K http://www.computescotland.co.uk/onyx-names-balfour-beatty-engineering-3608.php Balfour Beatty Engineering Services has awarded leading technology provider Onyx Group a contract to provide IT services to the UK Engineering Services Division. Headquartered in Hillington, near Glasgow, and with further offices across the UK, BBES selected Onyx Group to provide an outsourced IT Helpdesk service. Onyx will act as a first line response to BBES staff experiencing IT issues and provides expert transition to BBES’s own IT teams when calls are escalated up the chain. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:23:45 +0100 7KLsyOffmGzVNjDbGc9n http://www.computescotland.co.uk/verisurfs-latest-metrology-software-3607.php Metrology software development company Verisurf has released its 5th generation of Verisurf X software. With Model-Based GD&T Inspection technology at its core, the new computer-aided inspection and reverse engineering software, inspects parts faster and more accurately, without needing any 2D drawings. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:51:56 +0100 Ey2RRP6vdcvIpnJQjbuL http://www.computescotland.co.uk/multiview-video-encoding-on-show-3606.php Multiview Video Coding (MVC) is the new standard for 3-D movie compression, reducing the data significantly and simultaneously provides full, high-resolution quality. At the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam from 10-14 September, researchers will showcase how 3-D movies can be transmitted via Internet and digital television channels such as via satellite. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:54:43 +0100 SCVoYtI4JxvHwOLef7q3 http://www.computescotland.co.uk/morphing-uav-rescue-plane-3605.php A shape shifting robot plane (ASARP), small and cheap-to-build unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is intended to cut the cost of maritime search-and-rescue missions and reduce risks to material and human lives has been successfully developed in a combined Cyprus-Israel developed project. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:09:33 +0100 u83w9C7rZ5uMKYJ45GUN