From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Competition to design games exploring Smart Power Distribution and Demand challenges

by Kevin 22/12/2011 in Bristol

The Technology Strategy Board is running a competition to encourage developers to create games that support their work in addressing power distribution and the management of demand. There are looking to support work around cognitive design and social gaming to generate novel, demand side, consumer focused technologies.
Some of the ideas they suggest as examples include;

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iNets to launch three new Microelectronics funding competitions in 2012

by Kevin 15/12/2011 in Bristol

The South West iNet has announced that there will be three new funding opportunities for South West Microelectronics in 2012, with the first launching on 16th January.
The competition is being run to support the innovative use of microelectronics technology in new products and services. It offers grants of up to £10,000 to enable [...]

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Bristol to pioneer Local TV service

by Kevin 14/12/2011 in Bristol

Bristol will be in the first wave of Cities starting up local TV services. The Government has announced that an initial cohort of 20 Cities could have stations operating by 2014, with a further 24 to follow later.
These local TV channels could deliver a range of new content to viewers such as;

“hyper local” news
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BT announce new Bristol exchanges in broadband roll out expansion

by Kevin 12/12/2011 in Bristol

BT have revealed that more than one million South West homes and businesses will have access to super-fast broadband by the end of next year. Some of the communities to be added to the roll out include Bedminster, Bishopsworth, Eastville, Henbury and Kingswood.
Barbara Janke, Bristol City Council leader, said:
“Bristol is well-known as a digital leader [...]

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£125m fund for advanced manufacturing supply chains announced

by Kevin 07/12/2011 in Bristol

A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains.

The fund will help UK supply chains grow and achieve world class standards while encouraging major new suppliers to come and manufacture here.
The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative will support innovative [...]

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Bristol breaking new ground with QR code adverts

by Kevin 05/12/2011 in Bristol

The University of Bristol is running a series of innovative adverts in various national newspapers and on billboards at Paddington and Birmingham New Street Stations. The advert incorporates a Quick Response (or QR) code into the design, which once scanned takes the user to an exclusive section of the University of Bristol’s website.
David Alder, director [...]

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