Intel pilots new Tablet PC for NHS

Intel and Motion Computing are working with the NHS to produce a tablet computer for clinical use - to speed up the completion of paperwork and to give nursing staff more time to spend with patients. The mobile clinical assistant (MCA) - essentially a Tablet PC for medical use - was piloted at hospitals around the world, including Salford Royal in Manchester, after two years in development. The device, designed by Intel and Mobile Computing, will cost ?1,199 and be released in about two months. ...more

Google UK to beat Channel 4 ad revenues this year

Google will make more advertising revenue in the UK this year than Channel 4, the publicly-owned broadcaster's chief executive said on Wednesday, as he warned the TV industry had underestimated the threat of the Internet. In an interview with Reuters, Andy Duncan said some traditional broadcasters had been slow to recognise the challenge posed by the Internet and multichannel TV, which cut into the audience and ad revenues of terrestrial broadcasters. '(This) reinforces that significant structural change has been going on and will continue to go on,' Duncan said in reference to the UK advertising market. ...more

20-01-2001 Essential news of the week

Brought neatly together and presented on a plate, here is a roundup of some of the week's main news stories from the world of IT. Toshiba develops all-in-one video chip Intel reports harder times ahead for PC industry BT unveils phones of the future The next-generation Internet, from the people at CERN Hitachi launches DVD camcorder Intel buys Xircom Mobile AMD Duron processors moving into position Nokia and Symbian steal a march on Microsoft and Palm HP philanthropist bows out Don't forget, we welcome your comments. Just click on a story and go for the 'Comments' link on the right-hand side of the screen. ...more

BBC and Guardian scoop Webby awards in New York

The ninth Annual 'Webby' awards took place last night in New York City, billing itself as the Internet's own 'Oscar' ceremony. Actually, it sounds more like school prize day. With over 60 industry categories, there is a chance for almost anyone to win something. ...more

Cisco teleports into virtual meetings

Network comms giant Cisco Systems has unveiled a high-definition, video conferencing system that it says can grow into a billion dollar business in five to seven years. Dubbed TelePresence, it is the latest move by Cisco to expand from its traditional business of network routers and switches into video - a strategy it launched with the February acquisition of cable set-top box maker Scientific Atlanta. A few analysts who were given a demonstration said TelePresence will likely compete with HP's Halo Collaboration Studio and other high-end video conferencing products by specialist technology firms like Teliris and Polycom. ...more