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apps at ground level and assessing which tools are right for each job. Beyond that, my job as ICT Champion is to start the debate rolling and showcase new technologies. Making me think of March Dimes Flickr Contest ) Epilepsy Action in MySpace 1. Analyse risk of web 2.0 apps - are they ready for business uses? Sustainable?
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