Improving Software for Society

The IAP is a specialist professional body in the software development field. We believe well-designed software has a positive impact on industry, our communities and future.

We are the voice of our members and aim to uphold and improve industry standards by liaising with government, academia and employers. We have members in over 30 countries and, as a registered charity, are committed to providing a solid foundation to students and a hub of expertise to experienced practitioners.

To find out about becoming a member visit the JOIN THE IAP page, email admin@iap.org.uk or call 020 8004 9085.

WHY JOIN THE IAP

Connections, Community & Careers. As a specialist professional body in the software development field, our members can connect with a wide network of IT experts and professionals, list their skills and services on our Consultant Register, benefit from a regular and informative range of Webinars and, share news and ideas at one of our monthly […]

GREENER INTELLIGENCE

Greener Intelligence and the Future of AI Powered by the Sun Leading on from our recent article about the feasibility of data centres in space we’re looking at greener intelligence and a future of AI being powered by the sun. AI is reshaping industries across the UK, from healthcare to transportation, but its growing energy […]

HEAT YOUR HOME WITH A DATA CENTRE

Trial Scheme to Heat Homes Using a Data Centre Aiming for Net Zero Heating We really like this BBC News article and suggest it as recommended reading: “Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40”. It’s all about innovation and sustainable, renewable energy. It neatly follows on from our last blog about data […]

DATA CENTRES IN SPACE

Meeting The Growing Demand for AI and Computing Power It sounds like science fiction but the concept of having a data centre in space is gaining momentum and attention. There is a need for more sustainable and scalable data centres. Currently, to address growing demand, data centre firms have been investing in renewable wind, solar […]

IAP DIRECTOR GENERAL AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE

Alastair Revell Awarded Honorary Doctorate Pictured, from left to right: Professor Bogdan Ghita   |   IAP Director General & Trustee Alastair Revell   |   Chancellor of The University of Plymouth Lord Jonathan Andrew Kestenbaum The IAP is delighted to announce that its Director General, Alastair Revell, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by […]

THE ENIGMA OF AGI

The Enigma of AGI Fancy a deep dive into AGI? Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is one of the most important scientific developments of our time and so is exploring its potential to reshape our world and future. The Thinking Game We have some recommended watching for you, a documentary called The Thinking Game. Listed under […]