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. […]
Visual Systems Journal. For many years the IAP had a few pages in Visual Systems Journal. We have the articles that appeared in the magazine from 2001 until the publication ceased in 2015. The content is stored on an archive which can be accessed at www.iap.org.uk/vsj-magazine.
Evolving Professionalism: From Traditional Software to Mobile App Development The realm of software development has witnessed a transformative journey from the era of traditional software developers and programmers to the dynamic world of modern mobile app developers. This shift not only reflects technological advancements but also a change in methodologies, tools, and professional standards. This […]
“Mr. Jones vs The Post Office” emerged as a riveting and emotionally charged television series, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative and powerful performances. This review explores the series’ strengths, including its storytelling, character development, and thematic relevance, while also considering any potential shortcomings.
COBOL. Reflections from Ian Barker FIAP. Ian’s story is similar to many of the early days of computing. “I never intended to have a career in IT. Indeed if you’d told me when I left school that I’d end up working with computers I’d have laughed at you because – much to the despair of […]
