johnarudkin

johnarudkin.net..........an ICT and eLearning Consultancy based in the Northwest of England.


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This might be the biggest payoff from an iPad sales pitch ever

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Tablets are playing an increasingly important role in ecommerce and other business transactions, but the recent use of an iPad by a group of Silicon Valley heavyweights is especially noteworthy.

John Rudkin’s insight:

Would you use an iPad to make a bid?  Why not?


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Minister heckled by head teachers

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Education Secretary Michael Gove receives one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office as he appears before head teachers in Birmingham.

John Rudkin’s insight:

Is that realisation on his face? Alas, the “parting company” comment does not refer to him.


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Apple Mobile Devices Cleared for Use on U.S. Military Networks

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The Pentagon cleared Apple Inc. devices for use on its networks, setting the stage for the maker of iPhones and iPads to compete with Samsung Electronics Co. and BlackBerry for military sales.

John Rudkin’s insight:

Excuses, excuses. I recall @Bpoolcouncil ‘s ICT saying iOS is not safe.  I think that excuse is now kicked into touch. Well, FIPS and now US Military?  Good enough? Or does something else need kicking into touch?


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US Air Force expects to save $50M with use of 18K Apple iPads

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The purchase of 18,000 iPads for use as electronic flight bags has set the stage for the U.S. Air Force to save more than $50 million over the next 10 years.

John Rudkin’s insight:

If the US Airforce can save $50M by buying 18K iPads, think about what you could achieve? I recall @Bpoolcouncil I advised a look at iPad over other platforms, only to be rejected.#toldyouso


See on appleinsider.com

Why digital inclusion is important for care home residents | Nominet Trust

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There are 7.4 million people in the UK who have never used the internet of which 5.2million are aged over  65. There are over 18,000 care homes in England with nearly 40,000 older residents.

John Rudkin’s insight:

Let’s not forget the older residents in Society…..


See on nominettrust.org.uk

TelecomTV | News | Google: Evil is as Evil does.

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John Rudkin’s insight:

Big Business is under scrutiny!  Watch out….and….. pay up.


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Have your users managed to force iOS devices on you? • The Register

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John Rudkin’s insight:

Have your users managed to force iOS devices on you?   - Nah, we just made ‘em redundant - iOS has no place in Public Sector @Bpoolcouncil ICT boss 2011. Whoops. 


See on theregister.co.uk

We are architects « Switched on ICT

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John Rudkin’s insight:

When children become architects…..


See on switchedonict.co.uk

How councils can keep up with changing online trends

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Nigel Murphy explains how Manchester leads the way with responsive technology that recognises what type of device visitors are using

John Rudkin’s insight:

This is a very good solution to the problem of catering for “what next”?


See on guardian.co.uk

My god, what’s that STENCH belching from your iPhone? • The Register

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John Rudkin’s insight:

There is an app (coming) for that. An odourous development on the way.


See on theregister.co.uk