In brief: Internet system hailed a success, production company scoops award and more
A REVOLUTIONARY high-speed internet system developed by local civil engineering and network integration experts SCD for the Leeds Learning Network is now fully operational.
The Leeds Learning Network, which connects hundreds of our schools, universities and libraries across the city, has been radically updated to provide 10 times the existing internet band width meaning pupils, students and the local community can now enjoy surfing at a far quicker pace.
The scheme now means the city is home to one of the most innovative internet communications systems in the country and is attracting interest from other cities up and down the UK.
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PRODUCTION company MezzoFilms is celebrating after winning two Chip trophies at the creative industry’s national Chip Shop Awards.
The Leeds-based firm won the Best Non-PC award for a spoof Gillette TV commercial and the Best Campaign to Become Viral category for its campaign on The Charlatans’ new album, You Cross My Path.
The Chip Shop Awards recognise creativity and great ideas. Entries are encouraged from people whose work may not normally be showcased as advertising or design campaigns or through other awards.
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YORKSHIRE Water management accountant Dave McGlinchey has visited Uganda to see how the company’s fund-raising efforts help international charity WaterAid provides clean water and sanitation to some of the world’s poorest countries.
Yorkshire Water employees and pensioners have raised £303,000 for the charity this year through various events, payroll giving and a WaterAid lottery.
McGlinchey, who is also chairman of the regional WaterAid committee, is one of 12 representatives from water companies across the UK who have been given the opportunity to visit Uganda to see the charity in action.
