Citation
Andrew, A.M. (2000), "BCS Review & Directory 2000", Kybernetes, Vol. 29 No. 9/10. https://doi.org/10.1108/k.2000.06729iae.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
BCS Review & Directory 2000
ISBN 1-901640-05-1286 pp.£75 (non-members), £20 (BCS Members)
Keywords: Publication, Internet, Computers
Produced by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Review & Directory is said to highlight Internet technology, which:
... is at the heart of the global economy, and this comprehensive, 286-page, full-colour review showcases the many great achievements to-date in the UK, as well as what the future holds for the IT industry.
It is compiled by the BCS, which is the only chartered professional institute, it claims, for the field of informations systems engineering. There is no doubt that the Review & Directory is an authoritative source of data for anyone in the information technology industry. It is also a useful reference for anyone working in systems and cybernetics. One advantage is that it is accompanied by a CD-ROM. This then provides the following additional resources:
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BCS Professional Membership Directory (18,000 leading IT professionals);
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BCS Practical Guides Online;
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Computer Bulletin archive 1997, 1998 and 1999;
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Computer Journal archive 1998 and 1999;
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BCS @ Your Service.
The 2000 edition of this BCS publication marks the start of the new millennium and the compilers believe that information technology has had a major impact on the world in which we live. The commemorative millennial edition looks beyond current capabilities and into the twenty-first century. Particular attention is paid to the issues: IT strategies; Emerging technologies; E-commerce, all related to the IT's industry's exponential growth.
To order copies readers can contact: the "hotline" telephone number: (UK) 01793 417424 or e-mail marketing: marketing@hq.bcs.org.uk or by writing to: The British Computer Society, FREEPOST, Publications Dept. (2000REV), Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1BR, UK.
Alex M. Andrew