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The National Programme for IT in the NHS: Progress since 2006

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:53:30 +0100

Delivering the National Programme for IT in the NHS is proving to be an enormous challenge. All elements of the Programme are advancing and some are complete, but the original timescales for the electronic Care Records Service, one of the central elements of the Programme, turned out to be unachievable, raised unrealistic expectations and put confidence in the Programme at risk.

South African Address by Minister Essop Pahad on the occasion of the GCIS Budget

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:33:38 +0100

On 18 May 1998, this House approved the first GCIS Budget Vote and this pioneering department was formally launched. As we look back over the ten years, and as we realise that this government's term will be ending within the next year, we can reflect on our successes as a country; far reaching, unprecedented, deep-rooted, society-changing successes in which we in the executive, the legislative and the administrative branches of government can all take pride. We reflect on our success as a government not from a partisan point of view but inclusively, to ensure that the track record of this government is understood and recognised.

New Chair Appointed to the Board of Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Fri, 16 May 2008 11:29:32 +0100

The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, today announced the appointment of Mr. Juergen Puetter as Chair of the Board of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

Juergen Puetter is President and CEO of Aeolis Wind Power Corporation, a leading wind energy company with project experience in Western Canada.

"We're pleased to appoint Mr. Puetter as Board Chair to help guide the activities of SDTC," said Minister Lunn. "SDTC plays a key role in our government's efforts to support new Canadian technologies that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

"Our government is committed to taking real action on the environment," said Minister Baird. "By supporting the excellent work of SDTC, we're investing in Canadians' environmental future. I look forward to working with Mr. Puetter as he takes SDTC into the future."

Mr. Puetter will serve as Chair until December 10, 2012, fulfilling the five-year term of the late Mr. Stephen Probyn. The Government of Canada extends its condolences to the Probyn family and appreciates the great expertise Mr. Probyn brought to the position.

Hübner welcomes innovation, climate change priorities in Sardinia's new Cohesion Policy programme

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:47:00 +0100

Danuta Hübner, Commissioner for Regional Policy, today visits Sardinia at the invitation of Mr Renato Soru, President of the Region. Her visit marks the start of the region's new Cohesion Policy programmes, which put innovation and combating climate change at the top of the agenda. She will visit projects set up with EU co-funding, and meet regional government and council officials, as well as representatives of civil society.

'I welcome the way in which the region has taken on board new priorities for this programming period: now it is playing the innovation card to boost jobs and growth, as well as planning projects to counter climate change,' the Commissioner said ahead of her visit.

Innovative aviation research and development to be co-funded by Technology Strategy Board

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:40:23 +0100

* £103 million Next Generation Composite Wing programme will revolutionise aircraft wing development in UK.

Indian PM address on National Technology Day

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:16:18 +0100

I am delighted to be amongst this distinguished gathering to celebrate the annual National Technology Day.

Innovative distributed training exercise links UK, US and European facilities for the first time

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:51:25 +0100

QinetiQ, Boeing and MOD complete 30-month MTDS demonstrations programme with exercise ‘Avenging Eagle’

UN Secretary-General calls for research to develop universally accessible technology

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:25:25 +0100

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calls for research to develop universally accessible technology in a message addressed on the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, to be observed on 17 May.

European Environment Agency and Microsoft Launch Alliance to Create Pioneering Environmental Observatory

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:22:50 +0100

Microsoft is helping the EEA to inform Europeans on changes to environmental conditions in real time — and empowering citizens to play their part in data gathering.

Commission casts ICT in green role

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:56:13 +0100

As part of its effort to combat climate change, the European Commission today announced that it would promote the use of ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) to improve energy efficiency throughout the economy, starting with buildings, lighting and the power grid. ICT can enable, across the economy, greener behaviour, which would massively cut Europe's carbon footprint if widely deployed. The Commission will encourage the ICT industry to demonstrate leadership in reducing its own CO2 emissions and by identifying and creating solutions that will benefit the whole economy. For instance the most advanced computer servers consume the same amount of energy as a standard light bulb; if widely used they could offer potential energy savings of up to 70%.