Tagging: From Web 2.0 Buzzword to Powerful Organization Tool In the ever-expanding world of digital information, tags have become an essential tool for organization and discovery. But how did these simple labels evolve, and how do they power the way we interact with data today? The concept of tags has roots in the early days […]
John Ellis FIAP, recalls another computer operator ‘adventure’. Back in the early days my principle weapons of choice were ICL (2904, 2946, ME29, 3900’s) and Honeywell (62/40, 62/60) Mainframes. Around the mid 80’s I was working with a food wholesaler and retailer on site as support programmer and occasional computer operator, on an ICL ME29 […]
John Ellis FIAP, recalls a computer operator ‘adventure’. Back in the mists of time before becoming a programmer, I was a computer operator. Being a computer operator in a mainframe environment was a time of great fun (when management went home) and frustration (when magnetic tapes failed). We had a lot of leeway and people […]
IR35 Impact on UK Software Developers and Opportunities in the US Market The implementation of IR35 regulations in the UK has brought significant challenges to highly skilled software developers and professionals in the software industry, while simultaneously stifling entrepreneurship and self-employment. Many find themselves out of work due to the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these […]
The importance of Cyber Security. Recognising the importance of Cyber Security to the UK economy and national resilience, the Government undertook consultations about the formulation of a UK Cyber Security Council. This led to the establishment of the Cyber Security Alliance comprising 16 cyber security organisations, of which The Institution of Analysts and Programmers is […]
Substantial Discounts on Books. Save money every time you buy a computing or business book. Partnering with leading business and technical publishers, we have agreements in place to supply books to members of the IAP at a substantial discount. When you become a member you will be given access to the discounts. 30% DISCOUNT: Pearson […]
Nigel Collins FIAP Reflects. I finally found a few minutes to dig through my archives and have found some pictures from the mid 1980s that might be of interest. Apologies for the quality of the pictures – the original prints are long gone, and these are scans from the negatives. The first picture is of […]
Reflections & Interviews. The IAP was 50 in 2022. The President of the Institution, Paul Lynham, reflects on his experiences of the industry. We also take the opportunity to talk with members, asking: “How has the industry changed”. To listen to these reflections and interviews on YouTube click on the image or go to: www.youtube.com/Paul-Lynham-Reflects. […]
