The scheme - IT 4 Communities - has two objectives: to achieve a significant and sustainable increase in the number of companies and IT professionals volunteering their skills in their local communities, and to maximise the effectiveness of this...
In addition, considerable education will have to be carried out by local authorities to encourage take-up of e-government by their communities, particularly among older generations. As a result it will be vital for government not only to ensure...
In the short term there is undoubtedly an impact on some local communities if work is moved overseas but the debate is far more complex than simply accusing multinationals of selling UK workers down the river to save a quick buck by hiring cheaper...
Often obscured by the inevitable arguments about 'sending our jobs abroad' are very real concerns about what impact such trends will have on communities, long term development and the short term family life for those affected.
We recognise that today's announcement will mean uncertainty for some employees and the communities they live in. We cannot avoid taking difficult decisions if it means a better experience for our customers in the long term.
Growth opportunities within the market would be for niche communities targeted at middle-age or young web surfers, Rashtchy said. For that reason, content and communities are corners for investment and growth, Rashtchy said.