ICT

    Graphene's rise to fame

    A new Publicly Available Specification (PAS), PAS 1201:2018, Properties of graphene flakes, sets out a guide to this exciting new material.

    Published date:

    25/09/2018


    What's new in the latest edition of 'the Wiring Regs'?

    It's an old one but a good one. BS 7671:2018, Requirements for Electrical Installations, traces its history back a long way. In 1882, its predecessor, Rules and Regulations for the Prevention of Fire Risks Arising From Electric Lighting, was published.

    Published date:

    25/09/2018


    New guidance on digital technology in the NHS

    A new code of conduct published by the Department of Health and Social Care aims to help NHS patients benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-driven technologies.

    Published date:

    24/09/2018


    Claims management firms banned from making cold calls

    Claims management firms have been banned from making unsolicited calls about recent accidents or mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

    Published date:

    13/09/2018


    Communications customers should be notified when their contract is about to end, says Ofcom

    Broadband, TV and phone providers would be required to tell customers when they are near the end of their minimum contract period, under new rules proposed by Ofcom.

    Published date:

    16/08/2018


    Advertized broadband speeds to be slower after new rules introduced

    Recent changes to advertizing rules have forced broadband providers to cut the headline speeds they promote when selling deals, consumer group Which? has found.

    Published date:

    15/08/2018


    GCHQ data collection unlawful but no evidence of misuse, says IPT

    The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has held that GCHQ's bulk data collection practices are unlawful, but it was also found that there was no evidence of misuse of the system, according to Silicon.

    Published date:

    14/08/2018


    Tech companies could be subject to 'fake news' auditing

    The manipulation of personal data to target voters represents a threat to democracy, according to the first interim report from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee - as reported by Parliament.uk.

    Published date:

    01/08/2018


    Calm and credible: developing a better customer complaints handling system

    An effective process for managing complaints is not only good for business; it also provides an opportunity to learn important lessons that will shape future development of the company. What does a good complaints handling process look like? And how does BS ISO 10002:2018 help?

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    Small and mighty: top five uses of nanotechnology in medical devices

    According to the recent white paper Nanotechnology – what does the future look like for the medical devices industry?, authored by Prof Peter J Dobson of The Queen's College, Oxford and Dr Matthew O'Donnell, Technical Team Manager at BSI, nanotechnology is now entering a mature phase, with researchers bringing forward projects that could make a real difference to the future of medical devices. Let's look at some of the most exciting applications for nanotechnology in the field of medical devices.

    Published date:

    23/07/2018