News Archive
29/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 29th October 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 29th) sold 47 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 219.3p and sold to 233p per kg and £1,333.20 gross.28/10/2013
Five candidates to contest Landward Caithness By-Election
Five candidates will contest the forthcoming by-election to elect one councillor to serve The Highland Council’s Ward 4 – Landward Caithness. The candidates are: · Ed Boyter, Scottish National Party (SNP) · Kerensa Carr, Scottish Conservative and Unionist · Tina Irving, Independent · Matthew Reiss, Independent · Winifred Sutherland, Independent The by-election will be held on Thursday 28 November and voting will take place at 14 polling stations between 7.00 am – 10.00 pm.28/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 28th October 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 28th) sold 271 adult head of breeding cattle. Heifer with heifer calf (8) sold to £3,000 gross for a British Blue from the dispersal of the Mains of Clunas, Cawdor herd.28/10/2013
A Bright Future for Women in STEM - Wick, 13th November
On Wednesday 13th November, Women[AT]Work will be running a conference on women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Pulteney Centre in Wick. The conference will focus on opportunities for women in further education in STEM subjects and employment opportunities utilising these qualifications.
27/10/2013
Virtualization & Cloud Computing Explained with Lego Bricks
Watch Bluelock's John Qualls break down the complexities of cloud computing and virtualization with the use of LEGO Bricks. He'll explain the differences between traditional data centers and the cloud..
27/10/2013
Cloud Security - Journey to the Cloud - Trend Micro
You've joined the multitudes looking to virtualization and the cloud for cost and agility. But concerns about security may be slowing you down.
27/10/2013
What is Cloud Computing: Hosted Desktop UK
This presentation provides an overview of what is Cloud Computing and the different types of Cloud computing available in the UK. We look at Public v Private Cloud and the three main types of Cloud Computing: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
27/10/2013
What is Desktop Virtualization and VDI?
In this lesson from our free Intro to Desktop Virtualization course entitled, "What is Desktop Virtualization and VDI," vExpert and TrainSignal Instructor David Davis defines virtualization, desktop virtualization, and VDI, and walks you through the different types. Running time 20 minutes 45 seconds..
27/10/2013
Changes to computer thinking - Stephen Fry explains cloud computing
Stephen Fry explains the history of computer thinking and the revolution of utility in cloud computing in this 5 minute animation. www.databarracks.com Databarracks have been providing the most secure and supported cloud services in the UK for ten years, delivering Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery and Backup services from some of the most secure data centres in the world.
27/10/2013
Cloud Computing for Business - From Physical to Virtual to Cloud
Get a new perspective on Cloud Computing. You are invited to join Sirius in the physical to virtual to cloud journey that outlines exactly what Cloud Computing is, how is can cut IT costs, reduce IT risks, and improve your ability to deploy new services to your clients, users and partners.
27/10/2013
What are the Business Benefits of Cloud Computing, IaaS, PaaS and 
What is Cloud Computing? What is IaaS? What is SaaS? What is PaaS? Our video explains the technology behind Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), provides a comparison to traditional IT infrastructure as well as what the technology means for businesses, enterprises and government. If you'd like to learn more about how Macquarie Telecom can help your company with its Cloud Computing needs (public & private cloud hosting, security, solutions and more) please visit us at http://www.macquarietelecom.com/cloud Running time 4 minutes 51 seconds..
27/10/2013
UK cloud adoption falls behind on fears
The uptake in cloud technology in the UK has been slowed by fear of security and data protection. running time one minute eight seconds..
27/10/2013
What is cloud computing anyway?
Cloud Computing Basics: What is cloud computing anyway and why should you care? For more information, visit http://www.ca.com/cloud In case your still wondering what cloud computing is then this little video might help..
27/10/2013
UK Cloud Computing Adoption 'Slower Than Hoped'
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25/10/2013
Change of name for Dounreay Parent Body Organisation
Dounreay’s parent body organisation – the consortium of international companies that owns and manages DSRL – is getting a new name. From October 28, the Babcock Dounreay Partnership will be known as the Cavendish Dounreay Partnership.
24/10/2013
HIE Team Visits Gills Harbour
TOP-LEVEL HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS ENTERPRISE TEAM VISITS GILLS HARBOUR IN LATE OCTOBER, 2013. A top-level team from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Scottish Government's North of Scotland jobs agency, visited Gills Harbour and were given a tour of its facilities this week (21.10.13) by the office-bearers of its Canisbay community owners, Gills Harbour Ltd (GHL).24/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - North Country Cheviots Sale 25 October 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 25th) sold 535 rams at its annual show and sale of North County Hill Cheviots. The overall champion was a four shear from Messrs Keoldale Sheep Stock Club, realising £400 to Mr A.24/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Second Ram Sale 25th October 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 25th) sold 211 rams at its second continental ram sale of the year. Texel (61) sold to £750 gross for a shearling from Veltigar, Orkney.24/10/2013
Miller Construction Selected As Main Contractor For Wick Schools
Miller Construction has been selected to build a £200m programme of new schools across the north of Scotland. Projects include: Wick Community Campus, Wick North Primary School and Inverness Royal Academy for The Highland Council; Alford Community Campus for Aberdeenshire Council; Anderson High School and halls of residence for the Shetland Islands Council; plus a number of other school projects that are in development.24/10/2013
