Improving Software for Society

The IAP is a specialist professional body in the software development field. We believe well-designed software has a positive impact on industry, our communities and future.

We are the voice of our members and aim to uphold and improve industry standards by liaising with government, academia and employers. We have members in over 30 countries and, as a registered charity, are committed to providing a solid foundation to students and a hub of expertise to experienced practitioners.

To find out about becoming a member visit the JOIN THE IAP page, email admin@iap.org.uk or call 020 8004 9085.

CONNECTIONS – COMMUNITY – CAREERS

As a specialist professional body in the software development field, our members can: connect with a wide network of IT experts and professionals; list their skills and services on our Consultant Register; benefit from a regular and informative range of Webinars and, share news and ideas at one of our monthly Dev Café meetings. What […]

DATA RETENTION: WHAT TO KEEP & HOW LONG FOR

By Dr Paul S. Ganney FIAP The question of Data Retention has been around almost as long as storage has existed, but over the last couple of decades, the driver has changed. Originally it was the cost of the media: it was standard practice for organisations such as the BBC to re-use the tapes that […]

JOIN US 5th DECEMBER!

IAP Dev Café meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. Our next starts 11am on 5th December 2024. IAP members, both office and home based, gather for an online chat over the virtual coffee pot to share news, ask questions or discuss ideas. However you want to get involved, it’s a great […]

OUR LATEST WEBINAR: NEXT-GEN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

The IAP have an interesting and varied selection of webinars available, all presented by knowledgeable experts and industry specialists. The latest upload to our YouTube Channel, entitled: Next-Gen Software Development – Unleashing Generative AI and Machine Learning, must be a hot topic, as it’s one of our most viewed webinars. WHAT THE WEBINAR WAS ABOUT […]

THE VULNERABILITIES OF DEMOCRACY

A Look into the film ‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’. A few days before the American Presidential Election, I watched the HBO documentary ‘Kill Chain: The Cyber War on America’s Elections’ on Sky Arts TV. It offers a chilling deep dive into the vulnerability of American democracy in the digital age. Directed […]

QUANTUM COMPUTING

The new National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at Harwell Campus represents a significant leap for UK technology. The NQCC aims to unlock the potential of quantum computing in order to tackle complex global challenges. With 12 advanced quantum computers, the centre will enable researchers and industry leaders to collaborate on innovation across multiple sectors including […]