For the past two years, Understand IT has been circulated primarily in electronic format:

·         A copy in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format posted on the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce web site (from where it could be downloaded);

·         A copy posted on the Facilitators UK web site;

·         Copies in either Microsoft Word or PDF format e-mailed directly to subscribers.

However, from feedback received and analysis of market research, we have concluded that the penetration of Understand IT has not been at the same level as when it was distributed in paper copy only.

It has therefore been decided that in future, we will publish Understand IT in both electronic and printed copy formats to meet the needs of all of our readers.  The publication will also soon have its own web site – go to:

http://www.understand-it.co.uk

Here you will find the latest edition, together with copies of the publication dating back to 1997.

A further change is that a senior member of the Facilitators UK partnership has taken over the creation and publication responsibilities of Understand IT.  May Day Consulting Ltd is an ICT consultancy, based in Aberdeen and has considerable experience in providing a wide range of ICT consultancy services for its clients.

As you can see from the slightly amended banner, Understand IT is now published by May Day Consulting, but in close association with the Facilitators UK partnership. 

Both May Day Consulting and Facilitators UK believe that the new arrangements will lead to increased circulation and offer an improved service in delivering ICT help, advice and tips in a straight-forward way, eliminating or adequately explaining any ICT related jargon along the way.

Happy New Year – and to our Chinese readers – Gong Xi Fa Cai – the coming year is the year of the Monkey.