We’re back! In this issue of The Source we’ll be talking about what’s been going on over the last few months and what’s coming up soon.

Do you have specialist knowledge or news to share? Why not ask about presenting one of our webinars or contributing to our blog page. We’re keen to engage with and listen to our members.

Blogs: What are we talking about?

Here are a few headline articles, taken from our weekly blogs. We think discussion and awareness around IT and software industry news is important. Have we missed something? If you feel we should look more closely into a newsworthy topic on your radar, let us know, we’d be happy to investigate!

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Windows 95

For the first time we had a start button, start menu, and taskbar. This landmark operating system remains a culturally important, iconic and nostalgic symbol of the 1990s. Read the blog: www.iap.org.uk/windows-95-30-year-anniversary

What next for the Alan Turing Institute?

Despite restructuring difficulties and votes of no confidence, staff remain optimistic and say the potential for greatness at the ATI is worth fighting for. Read the blog: www.iap.org.uk/the-alan-turing-institute

Resilient Software

In the aftermath of cyber attacks at M&S, the Co-op and Harrods, we discuss and point to the Government’s support of and strategy to fight serious organised cyber crime, and their promise to make the cyber sector a prime target for economic growth. Read the blog: www.iap.org.uk/designing-resilient-software

Upcoming Events: Webinars

Why are standards so important, is the question we ask in our next webinar. Make sure you join us live by clicking on the booking link, which will be sent out to all members prior to the event. To see a selection of past IAP webinars visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/iap-channel.

Friday 19th September 2025 at 2pm: Why Standards Are So Important

A brief overview of why standards matter, with an introduction to Trustworthy Software and how it went from an idea to becoming an international standard. The complexity of language, business culture and politics are also explored.

Presenters: John Ellis – IAP Fellow Companion, Systems Developer & Systems Standards Expert & Luc Poulin – IAP Fellow, D.Eng & Standards Expert

Upcoming Events: Dev Café

Join us once a month for a Dev Café Rendezvous. On the first Thursday at 11am IAP members meet virtually on Microsoft Teams to share their news and ideas, raise concerns and ask for advice. A Teams link is sent out to members prior to each meeting. If you would like the meeting facilitator to raise a particular topic for discussion please let us know. Make sure you save the dates. Here are the next few for your diary:

Thursday 4th September 2025, Thursday 2nd October 2025, Thursday 6th November 2925, Thursday 4th December 2025, Thursday 8th January, Thursday 5th February.

 

Stay Connected: Blogs & Social Media

A new interesting, relevant and topical article is added to our blog page every week and we echo this content, and more, across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X. Are you following us? Here’s how and links if not:

IAP on Facebook: @InstitutionOfAnalystsAndProgrammers

IAP on X: @IAP_ORG_UK

IAP on LinkedIn: @the-institution-of-analysts-and-programmers

IAP on Instagram: @iap_org_uk

Be Supported: IAP Benefits

Make the most of the many membership benefits on offer from the IAP:

– add your details to the FIND A CONSULTANT list if you’re looking for new commissions and opportunities

– take a look at the live Totaljobs board on the CAREERS IN IT page if you’re looking for work in the IT field

– go to the BUSINESS SUPPORT page for insurance and pension scheme offers

– check out the a range of discounted computer supplies, books and hotel stays on the MEMBER BENEFITS page

Did You Know: Interesting AI Facts

– AI technology in some form is integrated into around 77% of all devices used today

– In healthcare AI can diagnose disease, analyse medical scans and identify anomolies that the human eye can’t and, can develop new medications

– The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) was formally defined in 1956