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DTI seeks views on the shape of ICANN
News Following on from this, the questions raised in the current DTI consultation document include: should ICANN be a "thick" organisation, dealing with wider functions such as consumer protection, or a "thin" organisation, dealing only with a...
[June 6, 2002, 11:52]
DTI funds research into network security
News The programme, which is part of its Network Security Innovation Platform, reflects the fact that human error is by the far the biggest risk to network security, the DTI said on 18 June. A DTI survey found that a shocking number of people were...
[June 18, 2007, 12:22]
DTI funds UK technology development
News Half of the funding will be provided by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, with the remainder of funding coming from the computer industry.
[January 21, 2002, 13:43]
DTI announces cyber post office scheme
News DTI minister Alan Johnson has been appointed "Ministerial Champion" to oversee the scheme. Page criticised the DTI for "presiding over the meltdown of our sub-post offices in this country," on the grounds that two sub-post offices are closing down...
[December 2, 2000, 6:15]
DTI urges businesses to go green
News 'Unwanted computer equipment: a guide' is the catchy title of the handbook launched last week by the DTI. The guide provides advice and help about what to do with old equipment and contains a directory of refurbishers for businesses who want to...
[November 3, 1998, 15:15]
DTI opens second consultation on e-signatures
News A new discussion document on electronic signatures has been released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), after the UK government failed to meet the July 2001 deadline for implementation of the EU Electronic Signatures Directive.
[February 1, 2002, 17:06]
DTI: Teleworking is good for your health
News The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has given its backing to a new initiative that aims to show how flexible working practices can reduce employee stress levels. According to the DTI, around 2 million people in the UK already work away from...
[September 2, 2003, 11:50]
DTI: Businesses should curb Internet misuse
News The survey was carried out on behalf of the DTI, and was sponsored by Microsoft, Symantec, Entrust, and Clearswift. A spokesman for the DTI told ZDNet UK "It's our survey, but we don't have control over third party endorsements.
[March 27, 2006, 15:30]
Make games not nukes: DTI outsources to Russia
News As part of the scheme, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has flown over six of the former scientists to meet with UK game industry representatives at the European Games Network show in London's Docklands.
[September 2, 2004, 18:00]
Boo.com may face DTI probe
News Boo.com may face an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI), according to reports. Business Web site Thisismoney.com said the DTI is considering investigating how Boo managed to run through £85m in venture capital investment in...
[June 20, 2000, 9:20]
DTI launches new anti-fraud Web site
News Consumer knowledge coupled with an effective enforcement regime is at the heart of the DTI's key goal of empowering consumers. The Department for Trade and Industry has launched an online service to help people protect themselves from scams
[October 18, 2004, 16:15]
Broadband war coming - DTI
News The government is to auction large amounts of the radio spectrum in a bid to kickstart broadband access in the UK it was announced yesterday while a DTI spokesman predicted a broadband war as the wireless proposals go head to head with BT's ADSL...
[July 6, 1999, 11:42]
DTI throws massive cable deal into question
News NTL's attempt to buy the consumer division of Cable & Wireless ran into problems Tuesday with the DTI questioning whether the deal is anti-competitive. Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Stephen Byers is concerned the acquisition could...
[November 16, 1999, 15:25]
Inland Revenue: Internet too risky for DTI site
News The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched its minimum wage Web site tiger.gov.uk Friday, as the first step in its initiative to get all government services online by 2005. The DTI and Inland Revenue have decided against placing the...
[September 30, 2000, 7:13]
DTI asks for help on ICANN reform
News The DTI's consultation document can be found here. ICANN launched the initative in February when it published a document called the Lynn Plan, named after the organisation's president, Stuart Lynn. In his paper, Lynn admitted that ICANN in its...
[May 17, 2002, 17:09]
DTI to give SMEs help online
News The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued a tender notice for an online facility that will provide small organisations with information about business opportunities for local and central government, it was announced on Monday.
[January 11, 2005, 14:50]
IBM Hursley head gets key DTI role
News The government has appointed a chair for its Technology Strategy Board to oversee a £320m technology funding programme over the next four years. The board will guide technology strategy across government as set out in the 10-year framework for...
[September 14, 2004, 8:05]
DTI appeals on mobile license ruling
News The Department of Trade and Industry is to appeal a ruling that allows new mobile phone companies to piggyback on the networks of existing phone operators, a practice known as roaming. In its original statement the government said that any existing...
[August 27, 1999, 16:34]
Beyond Bricks offers aid to entrepreneurs
News The DTI on Thursday launched its e-business incubator, beyondbricks.com, together with a £75m incubator fund, to help high-tech startups in the UK. Beyond Bricks marks the DTI's commitment to foster a culture of entrepreneurs in Britain so that it...
[September 27, 2001, 17:34]
UK regulators 'relaxed' on net neutrality
News There is currently no need to introduce net neutrality legislation in the UK, according to both Ofcom and the DTI. As long as users understand what they are getting, and can switch broadband provider easily, there should not be a problem," she said...
[March 20, 2007, 16:42]
