INFOLAB21
InfoLab21 is an internationally acclaimed ICT research, development and business centre based at Lancaster University that brings together two academic powerhouses - computing and communication systems. The Computing Department is one of the leading research departments in the UK, while the Department of Communications Systems is internationally recognised for its contribution to many fields of communications including broadcasting, multimedia technologies and telephone, wireless and satellite communications. A third element of the development, the Knowledge Business Centre provides incubation support facilities linked to the University's ICT research activities. High-tech SMEs and start-ups are represented here. InfoLab21 accommodates more than 250 leading researchers and experts whose highly specialised research includes:
The centre's mission is to harness technology transfer, industry training, exploitation and innovation to help create high value-added start-ups and spin-off companies emerging from the work of its departments and associated businesses. The Cumbria and Lancashire Knowledge Economy Initiative helps eligible SMEs in the Northwest region to make the most of their technology through a wide range of ICT support and e-communication solutions, from networking computers, design and installation of software, to e-business strategies and general individual advice on how to improve the effectiveness of existing ICT systems. Commercial ventures will obtain essential competitive edge by deploying computing and communications technologies, as well as by using leading-edge developments. The NHS is harnessing expertise to examine how computer systems can be used to help doctors assess mammograms for possible tumours, while a local software company, 4S Information Systems Ltd, is working with InfoLab21 to create and test cutting-edge prediction software models with the aim of improving clinical decision making. For more information, please visit the InfoLab21's website. |
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