Today nFocus along with guest speakers Andrew Kemp and Phil Edwards will be holding a discussion on how Manchester Metropolitan University are delivering a large-scale digital transformation programme that is enhancing their student journey. This webinar looks at the programme in detail and the crucial role quality assurance has played in delivering successful outcomes for the university.
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nFocus Named Leading Vendor
This year nFocus have made themselves a force to be reckoned with by solidifying their place in the industry.
At this year’s European Software Testing Awards, the most prestigious award in the software testing field. nFocus were named the leading vendors of the year after 4 consecutive years of being nominated as finalists. This achievement makes them the first to win the Leading Vendor category on two separate occasions (2016, 2019).
They were also named in CIO Applications Europe’s Top 10 Software Testing Consulting/Services Companies 2019.
This award adds to their list of achievements this year which includes being named one of Test Magazine’s 20 Leading Testing Providers for the third consecutive year and becoming double finalists at the UK IT industry Awards.
Our EIC residence have been taking several industries by storm this year, we look forward to seeing all our tenants achieve great things in the approaching New Year.
Remembrance day
What is it?
Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day marks the end of World War 1 at 11am on the 11th of November 1918. This day was created in memory of the many who have lost their lives in war – not just during WW1 but WW2, the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
On this day since 1919, a two minute silence is held across the nation so “the thoughts of everyone may be concentrated on reverent remembrance of the glorious dead” – King George V.
Inspired by the fields of poppies that grew where many of the battles were fought, poppies are worn by millions as a symbol to remember all of the people who have given their lives for their country in war.
Red: The red poppy is the most famous symbol, used to commemorate those who made the sacrifice
Purple: Worn by those that feel the services of animals like horses, dogs and pigeons etc drafted into the war should be seen as equal to that of human service.
Black: Commonly associated with the commemoration of black, African and Caribbean communities’ contribution to the war effort as servicemen, servicewomen, and as civilians.
White: The white poppy is handed out by a charity called Peace Pledge Union, which promotes peace; they say that the white poppy commemorates people who died in conflict, but focuses on achieving peace and challenging the way we look at war.
Poppies are available for purchase at the reception throughout the week, be sure to purchase one on your way in, and don’t forget to hold your two minute silence in remembrance of our soldiers. A two minute silence will also be held in the hospitality area for those who would like to join.
UKSPA AUTUMN CONFERENCE
7th – 8th November 2019
The EIC was present at the UKSPA conference on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th November at Culham Science Centre. The two day event brought leading experts together to discuss the latest opportunities and innovative trends in the UK’s innovation and technology sector, with sessions on innovation and business support for SME’s, bio-incubation good practice and a host of supporting keynote and discussion panels.