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Information technology

Providing information on aspects of information technology for members and the public.

Radio frequency identification device technology (RFID)

This factfile provides an introduction to radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology and its uses.

PDF Radio frequency identification device technology (523 k) Updated July 2005

 

Identity Management: Myths and Realities

It is important to reform the processes of identity management in the UK, which are not fit for purpose in the 21st Century.  However, the current Government plans are over complex and pay too little attention to the potential of technology to enhance personal privacy rather than diminish it.

The fact file referenced below attempts to answer some questions as well as making clearer the concept of identity as applicable to a National Identity Register.

PDF Identity Management: Myths and Realities (783 k) Updated September 2008

 

Communicating by Email - A good practice guide

Email overload is a growing issue. This guide provides hints and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls in using Email.

PDF Communicating by email - A good practice guide (1475 k) Updated January 2008

 

Potential problem dates for computers

A list of potential problem dates for computers and software from 2001 to 2100 AD.

PDF Potential problem dates for computers from 2001 - 2100 (1140 k) Updated January 2001

 

e-Business reference centre

As part of its mission to help UK organisations realise the business benefits from information and communications technology (ICT), the IET has produced a list of useful Internet sites.

PDF e-Business reference centre (1529 k) Updated December 2008

 

IT best practice guidelines

Helping individuals and businesses apply technology efficiently (produced by BuyIT, supported by the IET). The following links will redirect you to the BuyIT website.

 

Information security for business and the public

Information for SMEs and the public on how to minimise criminal risk to information systems. The following links will redirect you to external websites.

 

Business IT Guides

The Business IT Guide, created by e-skills UK, offers a wide range of high quality business IT advice designed to help small companies get the most out of IT