ICE (In Case of Emergency)

ICE is an acronym for “In Case of Emergency”. It is a term used to refer to a system of contact information that can be used to reach someone in the event of an emergency. ICE contact information is typically stored on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, in a dedicated contacts list or … Read more

Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)

The Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA) is a UK law that makes it a criminal offence to carry out certain actions with a computer. These actions are known as “unauthorised acts” and include accessing or modifying computer data without permission, or causing damage to a computer system. The CMA is designed to protect computer systems … Read more

Xeon

Xeon is a brand of x86 microprocessors designed for use in servers and workstations. They are manufactured by Intel. The Xeon brand was introduced in June 1998, with the release of the Pentium II Xeon CPU. The name “Xeon” was taken from the Greek word for “north star”. Xeon processors are based on the same … Read more