It’s been ages since I blogged and feels like even longer since I was on holiday. I had a trip to the states this summer and was once again surprised about how far behind the time they seem in card security (debit and credit). All I had to do was to sign my name on a bit of paper or on an electronic signature thingy. This has been the same for at least the last 20 years. Does anyone know why they aren’t using the available technology like chip and pin or verified by visa/ mastercard on the web? Interestingly, in contrast, to join a casino (for the free dinner of course) I had to produce a passport and was finger printed. It just doesn’t make sense to me, especially when the casino only took cash.

Anyway…. I digress. I wanted to share with you a list of common themes and Headings from workshops that have come up in the strategy sessions so far in strengths and weaknesses. We are now getting towards the end of the consultation cycle and its interesting that so many common themes have emerged.

It is currently planned that a draft IT strategy for the University will be available at the end of the year and then some form of consultation will follow from focus groups. It is unrealistic to again consult the 500 or so that have been to the workshops and so this will need some careful thought. As always, thoughts and comments are more than welcome,