Colchester News (Essex, United Kingdom)

Vocal Ltd, the leading emergency notification, business continuity and alerting service specialist advocates a 100% server uptime statement for iModus during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Vocal Ltd has issued its Preparedness Statement for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Over 1500 organisations, across the public and private sector will be relying on Vocal and iModus to deliver their emergency notifications.

Explosive Flamenco dancer Jairo Barrull, who is unmatched in his rapid footwork, will be joined by his Spanish Flamenco Dance Company to make their UK debut at the Chelmsford Civic Theatre on 29th June 2012.

A new Vocal Managed Services approach will provide iModus customers with a means of regular and robust testing and updates to their iModus data.

Independent business continuity journalist David Adams identifies twelve serious pitfalls that have impacted organisations and recommends best practice to avoid them.

Martin Rapley, The Bug Man has been awarded fellowship of the British Naturalists Association.

Voxsmart deploys innovative VoxRecord software to over 10,000 handsets to help financial firms meet new FSA requirements

Lack of practical and compulsory physical security advice to blame for recurrence of laptop theft in health sector, says LapSafe® Products

Patent application submitted for ground breaking mobile phone recording technology

LapSafe® Products launches USB Charging Case

Vocal have announced today that iModus has been selected as the emergency notification system to be used by the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications

Motorcyclists are being urged by TyreSafe to get in ‘gear’ and avoid possible biking blues by having their tyres checked before heading out.

There aren’t many things more certain than getting old. As old age approaches, it’s sensible to take a look around your home and reassess your situation to reduce risks. This article has some great advice for those needing to do just that.

Combining education with entertainment is quite a skill. When kids are bored during the long school holidays, you can kill two birds with one stone by taking them somewhere informative and fun, such as a hands-on museum.

These days we take technology for granted. Whatever the process, there is probably a gadget designed to make the task easier. This informative article looks back to the craft of documentary making, and how it was done before technology took over.

A charity which supports less able and disadvantaged people through artistic pursuits is set to benefit from the expertise of a solicitor from Essex law firm Birkett Long.

Does your mood improve when the sun shines ? Could you be seasonally affected ? This article examines the therapeutic effect of natural light and has tips for getting more of it into your dream home.

Family celebrations are great fun – a way of bringing everyone together. But how do you let the kids have a good time without spoiling it for everyone else ? This handy article has some top tips for getting good behaviour from your offspring.

Not-for-profit road safety organisation TyreSafe has re-elected Stuart Jackson as its chairman for a further two years. Jackson first took over at the helm of the organisation in 2009 and this is the second time he has been re-elected.

In times of recession everyone is having to make savings where they can. But cutting back on training can be a false economy if you’re in business. This handy article looks at why training is a valuable investment in times of austerity.

Dinosaurs may have roamed the earth many millions of years ago but they’ve never gone out of fashion. This entertaining article looks at our love of all things prehistoric, and highlights a new exhibition in Luton.

iModus IncidentLog has been developed in conjunction with emergency planners from a number of local authorities. It has been designed to improve the security, accuracy and transparency of logging incidents as they occur

There can be fewer things more British than curry and beer on a Friday night. This informative article has lots of reasons to visit Birmingham, not least of which is that it’s the Balti capital of Britain.

As the Olympic flame finally reaches British shores the excitement continues to mount in the build up to 2012. This article has some great statistics about the greatest games on record, and will hopefully inspire you to wave your flag for Team GB.

2012 is shaping up to be quite a year. What with the Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee, there are more opportunities than ever to get together with your neighbours and celebrate with a community project. This article outlines some projects on offer.

Anything which reduces workloads in this day and age is good news, as more and more of us have too much on our plate. This handy article looks at how new technology can help in organizing your office workload.

The world’s first international standard for Business Continuity Management (BCM) has been officially launched. ISO 22301 has been named as “Societal Security - Business Continuity Management systems – Requirements”.

Art collecting and investing in emerging artists alternative to saving accounts.

Vocal Ltd, the leading emergency notification, business continuity and alerting service specialist advocates a 100% server uptime statement for iModus during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Vocal Ltd has issued its Preparedness Statement for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Over 1500 organisations, across the public and private sector will be relying on Vocal and iModus to deliver their emergency notifications.

Ever since the first inventors created hand tools, we’ve loved a gadget. The niche market has never been greater and this article highlights some of the most popular and shows how some gadgets really can change your life.

As a nation we Brits are fascinated with history and antiques and rightly so. This article looks at the 21st Century infatuation with the past and highlights the diverse array of activities on offer for those interested.

It can’t have escaped your notice that this year is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. This article has some fascinating facts about the lives lost and the friendships forged aboard the doomed vessel.

More than 170 delegates attended and actively participated in TyreSafe’s recent industry briefing, making it the biggest and most successful yet.

Anyone who has ever had to organise an office party knows that it’s never too soon to start planning. It may be the middle of summer to everyone else but it pays to plan your Christmas party while everyone else is still sunbathing.

Summer holidays are great when they begin, but it's difficult to keep the excitement up for 6 whole weeks. If you’re staying in the UK it pays to have a plan and this handy article outlines some of the activities on offer in Suffolk this summer.

Travelling anywhere can be a bit of a trial, even for the most experienced. This handy article looks at the ways in which you can make your trip a more pleasant journey, and arrive feeling refreshed, not stressed.

Champagne has been flowing to mark the outstanding achievements of an Essex Cares service user who has worked at the same wine merchants for 20 years.

Lavish treatments will be on offer at a new luxury spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel after planning permission was granted for an extension to the historic existing building.

Vocal Ltd, the leading provider of emergency notification and alerting services, has been shortlisted for the CIR award for Business Continuity Management Planning Software of the Year.

Colchester company Wallis Shipping has joined counterparts from around the globe at the anniversary of a business network it helped to establish ten years ago.

An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November.

Vocal Ltd, leading provider of emergency notification and alerting services, has been shortlisted for the CIR award for Specialist Company of the year.

Vocal, the leading emergency notification and alerting services provider announced today that iModus has been shortlisted for the CIR Award for Most Innovative Solution of the Year.

A fire safety expert from Havebury will be one of the keynote speakers at an event run by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), which says the partnership’s approach to protecting its tenants is “groundbreaking”.

Luton Airport has definitely put the Bedfordshire town on the map, but there’s more to Luton than just a landing strip. The town was put firmly on the map in the 70’s and has gone from strength to strength since as this handy article highlights.

The Diamond Jubilee in Britain is a great reason to get together in your community and have a street party. This article looks at the issue of community, and why it’s so important to us all.

Wednesday night, efforts of the Third Party Questionnaire (3PQ) team were rewarded when they won the award for the best contribution to the Business Continuity Profession for their creation of a “Supply Chain” Questionnaire.

Cash-strapped drivers are putting themselves, their passengers and other road users at serious risk of injury by opting for part worn tyres, according to campaign group TyreSafe.

It’s time to officially get excited about the Olympics! Less than 100 days to go now to the big opening ceremony. This handy article has some top tips for highlights, how to get tickets and where to stay near the Olympic Park in 2012.

Don’t let living at home become a challenge to you in your old age. There are many helpful organizations around committed to enabling you to stay in your own home for as long as possible. This handy article takes a look at services in Essex.

Why not add a bit of extra romance to your wedding venue and choose a location by the sea ? This handy article highlights the seaside town of Southport in Merseyside and suggests why it could be the perfect location for your marriage celebrations.

Spring has most definitely sprung and gardeners everywhere are looking forward to getting up close and personal with their favourite celebrity gardeners at the June Gardeners World exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC – will you be inspired ?

One of the UK’s leading tyre sealant providers, Air-Seal Products, has ‘sealed’ the deal by putting pen to paper and becoming TyreSafe’s newest member.

Essex solicitors Birkett Long have utilised the power of the world wide web to bring a longstanding court case to fruition – using Skype to cross-examine an expert witness in Peru.

Even in days of austerity there is always room for a party. If you have to celebrate on a budget then it’s worth knowing where you can save pennies. This handy article has some great advice for planning a party and making your money go further.

A multi-million pound investment programme at Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket is continuing with the start of works to create a new dance studio.

A commitment to accessibility and sustainability plus excellent levels of customer service have all helped the Ramada Plaza Southport to be shortlisted for a regional award.

Having a sense of history around us is something most people in the UK take for granted. There is a sense of stability in being surrounded by familiar buildings and this article looks at preserving our historical and maritime heritage.

The world of business is a fast moving one these days and there are many applications around which can make your life easier. One of these is subscribing to an online dictation service can save you time, and time is money.