Business and Government blog
Cimex regularly contributes to industry debate on issues that affect our clients’ business.
In this section you’ll find our latest white papers, along with analysis and comment on industry news and events.
What’s your Twitter personality?
9 October 2009
Using social websites to simply 'broadcast' your corporate messages in the hope that the public will ‘friend’ or ‘follow’ you hugely underestimates the potential of these channels.
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Teens clued up on internet privacy
7 October 2009
A new report from OFCOM shows an increasing number of children under 16 now have access to the internet in their own bedroom.
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People's £50 Million Sustrans: Connect2 still going strong
15 December 2008
Sustrans: Connect2, the winner of the Big Lottery Fund £50 million prize, is one year old!
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QR codes explained
3 November 2008
QR codes are cropping up more and more in our everyday lives, bridging the gap between offline and online worlds. Find out more about QR codes with our handy guide.
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JavaScript is no longer a dirty word - just ask the BBC
4 September 2008
Could it be that Web 2.0 has finally come of age? We ask because more and more mainstream media channels seem to be taking advantage of the bells and whistles of a more interactive web while still catering to a broad and diverse audience.
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Can going green help avoid a downturn?
9 June 2008
When the economy slows down, there’s a danger that corporate initiatives which social issues may be dropped.
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Wii - the future of computer interaction?
10 April 2008
Does the Wii remote control really represent the future of human-computer interaction?
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All cisterns go - Directgov at your convenience
7 March 2008
Schemes such as a new 'SatLav' mobile text scheme are to be adopted by councils in a bid to help reverse the problem of the disappearing public toilet - and reduce anti-social behaviour.
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Gates outlines vision for future
8 February 2008
Read Bill Gates' views on the revolutionary impact of software accessed remotely over the internet.
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Queen opens refurbished St Pancras
7 November 2007
The Queen has opened the new Channel Tunnel rail terminal at London's St Pancras, following a refurbishment costing £800 million.
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Prepare now for the green transformation
24 September 2007
Businesses and organisations must prepare to consider environmental matters and climate change before any formal regulation is created.
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Green findings - Energy Performance Certificates and Home Information Packs
10 September 2007
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Big retailers begin to see the power of online marketing
3 September 2007
While some retailers are starting to realise the opportunities online marketing offers them, the sheer breadth of the tools and platforms at their disposal means they may face problems.
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Turn up the wireless
13 August 2007
Cable-free communications technologies have revolutionised the way we work, and there is much more to come says Ron Condon in Management Today magazine.
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Mobile set to become prime way to go online
13 August 2007
By 2008, the number of people who have access to the internet via mobile should be higher than the number of people who go online via a home computer.
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Widgets - not only found in beer cans
8 August 2007
Widgets are taking the social network sites by storm and provide exciting opportunities for marketers, according to Marketing Week.
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Agencies are switched on to digital branding
30 July 2007
Big profits in the digital sector have reignited the generalist vs specialist debate, sparked by the ambitions of branding groups, says Design Week's Gina Lovett
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How damaging are fake profiles on social networks?
10 July 2007
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson was disgusted to find out fans have set up fake profiles for her on social networking sites Facebook and MySpace.
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Lessons to be learnt from the travel website boom
10 July 2007
Research firm Forrester has predicted that spending on travel websites will continue to increase by around 133 per cent over the next five years.
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On the fast track to a greener future
10 July 2007
'This is a landmark year for international train operator Eurostar. On 13 November it will run its final service out of Waterloo station, switching to St Pancras International,' PR Week
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Competition is cruicial for next-gen networks
10 July 2007
'Ofcom showed...it’s not afraid of tackling BT’s dominance where required, and its efforts...helped contribute to the highly competitive UK ISP industry we have today. A similarly thorough approach to...regulating next-generation networks will be needed if UK plc is not to suffer the consequences,' Jonathan Williams, NMA
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The beginning of the green revolution
21 May 2007
Discover how your company's green credentials can affect your reputation among customers.
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Ben Sherman and Web 2.0
11 April 2007
Find out how Dry and Cimex united each strand of Ben Sherman heritage through the ages with a timeline that built Web 2.0 content around the brand.