Box UK and British Computer Society Launch Revamped Website

Box UK and the British Computer Society (BCS)  announce the launch of the redeveloped BCS website which provides increased information and resources to the IT industry. The phased launch of the site began in February 2006.

BCS commissioned Box UK to implement Amaxus, its renowned content management system (CMS) to drive the new site, with the strong possibility of working on further sites in the future.  

Since revising its membership structure in 2004, BCS has seen membership increase by over 30% to more than 55,000 people. This, in turn, has lead to a stronger demand for the society’s resources, necessitating the redevelopment of its web services.

Over 600 additional pages have been built into the new site, providing comprehensive information on all aspects of the IT profession. With such an obvious wealth of data, the deployment of a highly effective CMS is critical to the performance of the new site.

The state-of-the-art Amaxus CMS supports the high level management of documents, web resources and digital assets and can drive multiple intranets, extranets and websites. Amaxus is currently providing online systems to a number of other prestigious clients, including the NHS, Saatchi & Saatchi and the Royal Navy.

Using the additional power of Amaxus, the latest BCS site features new surveys, advanced searches and an events calendar.

Box UK project manager, Lauren Matthews, comments: “Box UK's ability to secure such a prestigious client speaks volumes for our reputation within the IT industry. We feel that, in Amaxus, we have the premier content management system and, as such, offer the ideal platform for the British Computer Society.”

The next stage of the phased implementation of Bcs.org will see the production of a login area for BCS members, providing exclusive content and services.

About Box UK:

Box UK was established in 1998 to provide internet development, design and consultancy services to a broad range of clients. Based in London and Cardiff, Box UK provides the respected Amaxus(R) XML and Connetric(TM) content management systems, Accuda(TM) sales personalisation tool, and Clickdensity(TM) user analysis system.

The company’s current client list includes: Lloyds TSB Insurance, English Heritage, British Computer Society, Wales Tourist Board, Thinkbox, London Development Agency, Chubb, National Maritime Museum, UK Atomic Energy Authority and the Imperial War Museum.

About BCS:

Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT. The society currently has more than 50,000 members in over 100 countries world-wide and is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).

BCS was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984. Its objectives are to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit of the public. BCS is also a registered charity.

BCS is licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer status (IEng); and more recently by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status (CSci).

For further information please contact
Matt Webb, Business Development
Box UK
Phone: 020 30 08 88 78 
Email: matt.webb@boxuk.com
Website: http://www.boxuk.com