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<title>New home for Home authority database</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to announce that the Home Authority database has itself found a new home on the ts interlink platform.ts interlink subscribers access the system via a dedicated home page panel, searching for authorities or companies in the same way as the previous system.Combining the database with the ts interlink platform brings other benefits. Searches performed on ts interlink not only include its extensive database of information but embrace Home Authority records too.Referrals between authorities are also captured and exchanged on the ts-mail system to bring an extra level of security and integration.If your authority does not have access to... ]]></description>
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<title>TSI launch brand new tsi academy!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With the number of training providers in decline, financial constraints local authorities are facing and the demand for nationwide training, TSI is delighted to bring you a new blended learning solution for the Trading Standards Qualification Framework.Delivered via an award-winning virtual learning environment, this comprehensive structured blend of e-learning, student-tutor interactivity and live events (telephone tutorials and face-to-face days) presents the ideal one-stop-shop learning solution.tsi academy offers time-tabled modular courses with tutor interaction, with a mapped out learning, study and events timetable, allowing students to plan their study time and deadlines in advance to fit around their work and personal... ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink RAPEX upgrade</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to announce that ts interlink's RAPEX notifications will shortly be carrying more information.Feedback at September's UK RAPEX seminar (hosted by BIS) heard users request that test reports feature in ts interlink's dedicated RAPEX database. Completely integrated in to ts interlink, users can search the content of the reports at the same time as the RAPEX notices themselves.RAPEX notifications will now also include foreign reactions to UK notifications and UK reactions to foreign notifications. ]]></description>
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<title>Article 9 safety alerts on ts interlink</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/727</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to announce that Low Voltage Directive safeguard notifications will shortly be carried on our flagship information product, ts interlink. Alongside RAPEX alerts, the notifications will form part of a renamed 'EU safety notifications' database. An important source of information, 'Article 9' notifications inform the EU Member States and the Commission of enforcement action taken by a Member State against a product which it has found to be unsafe. ts interlink users can browse and search the database and set alerts to be sent by email when a matching notification is uploaded. Further ts interlink enhancements are planned, so... ]]></description>
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<title>Travel advice on syndication</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/705</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ash clouds and the precarious nature of certain airlines can leave consumers wondering about their rights when things go wrong.Enter TSI's advice syndication system with its new dedicated 'travel' category to deliver helpful and consistent advice directly from within subscriber websites.As well as helping to solve travel queries, TSI's ts broadcast and ts community websites offer pre-shopping advice for consumers buying motor vehicles, goods and services as well as advice for consumers who find themselves in dispute with suppliers having signed on the dotted line.Businesses also benefit from an extensive range of business advice.More information about our syndication systems can... ]]></description>
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<title>Smartphone ts interlink</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/703</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce the release of Smartphone access to ts interlink, launched on 21st June at The Consumers Affairs and Trading Standards 2011 Conference and Exhibition. It works on Apple iPhone, Google Android and BlackBerry devices.Many of us are used to mobile working and need to stay in touch with events and contact colleagues while out of the office, and you can now use ts interlink while on the move.From your Smartphone you can read the News Service which is updated throughout the day and keep in touch with events, get to your ts mail to read and... ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink now carries 'ts today' articles</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to announce that archived ts today articles are now available to ts interlink subscribers.As part of its recent upgrade, we've boosted the material available to subscribers of the new ts interlink platform with articles from previous issues of our membership magazine, ts today.The ts today magazine covers a wide range of consumer and commercial issues from legal, consumer and business viewpoints and is now fully searchable from within ts interlink itself.Further ts interlink enhancements are on the way, so watch this space! ]]></description>
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<title>major upgrade to ts interlink</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI are pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of a major upgrade to its ts interlink secure information and communication system. In response to a recent user survey, Tuesday 5th April will see the system sporting a:modern, updated and easy-to-use interfacebrand new and improved search enginenews service that’s updated throughout the day store of ts today articles to aid researchWe’ve been hosting a series of online demonstrations to showcase this exciting development including an introduction to the new-look ts interlink and a tutorial on searching, RSS feeds and the ts interlink alert system. Follow these links to see a recording... ]]></description>
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<title>recall reversal!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Another improvement to our content syndication product - 'broadcast'!Further to customer feedback, we've changed the product recall and safety notice listings so that the most recent are shown at the top of the list.Click to learn more about our syndication products. ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink - expert witness search goes live</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that ts interlink has been enhanced yet again at no extra cost to our subscribers.Users can now search a comprehensive database of nearly 2,500 expert witnesses to assist their cases from within ts interlink itself.The contact details of each matching expert are listed alongside their fields of expertise. In many cases, experts are willing to initially discuss case details at zero cost.If you have any questions regarding this new feature, please contact us by emailing the helpdesk. ]]></description>
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<title>Brand new environmental health (eh) broadcast</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of our current broadcast offering, we are pleased to announce our brand new range of environmental health advice and guidance leaflets, aimed at your businesses. eh broadcast provides leafletswhich are branded in your corporate livery and appear on your local authority corporate website as if produced by your own authority. The range of leaflets currently available offer advice and guidance on food safety and hygiene. More modules covering further areas will be coming soon as we further extend our broadcast range.With budget cuts and the ever-increasing need to deliver efficiency savings in mind, eh broadcast is a cost-effective... ]]></description>
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<title>iframe now even better!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We listen to our customers and after some very helpful feedback we have improved our ts broadcast iframe advice offering once again. Now even more accessible, re-ordered and with a clearer implementation guide, business users benefit from a single downloadable pack containing only advice relevant to their activities.Visit www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/iframe for further information about iframe and other products from our content syndication range. ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink - microsites go live</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that microsites are now available on ts interlink. To find out more about microsites please visit www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/microsites to view our recorded webinar showing you how microsites look and how they work. If you would like to be invited to our next online live demonstration (webinar) about ‘how to create a microsite’, please email marketing@tsi.org.uk If you have any questions regarding microsites, you can contact us by emailing helpdesk@tsi.org.uk.2/3/2010 ]]></description>
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<title>ts interlink – new for 2010!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/378</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are currently working on upgrades for ts interlink to improve what the system offers you. The first brand-new feature is the addition of ‘microsites’.Microsites are mini-sites that can be used to securely share project resources and also as a document repository accessed by the whole trading standards community or your chosen group. This means you can access all information in one place. You will be able to create your own microsites and post comments against other microsites. You will be able to communicate new projects and initiatives on either a local, national or regional scale. You can limit or... ]]></description>
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<title>Disaster Recovery even better!</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/319</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI’s continuous product improvement agenda takes a leap forward today with the launch of our new disaster recovery facility. As part of our continuing commitment to sound business continuity planning, the upgrade is a vast improvement on our already strong system backup position. All TSI websites including ts broadcast and ts community will be further protected by our new disaster recovery solution which has now gone live. ts community and ts broadcast customers are further protected by a solution that ensures this important advice service is available ‘24/7’, thereby improving their own service provision.Under this set-up, file replication recovery time... ]]></description>
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<title>online business training</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/312</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce the launch of mylearningplans.co.uk - unique online business training. National Consumer Week hosted the launch of this fantastic opportunity for businesses to enhance their reputation – with 'Know Your Consumers Rights' as the theme. TSI is currently offering two learning plans FREE of charge, with the remaining three priced at only £30 plus VAT each.Each learning plan provides material designed to develop knowledge of the subject area. Where relevant, case studies and activities have been included to illustrate key learning points. At the end of the plan, multiple choice questions test understanding and a certificate... ]]></description>
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<title>business Xpert launched</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/303</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TSI is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new business advice service, business Xpert, part of our expanding content syndication product range. Business and consumer advice maintained by experts is delivered through your own website. The content is automatically added to your website using the latest technologies. Legislation and regulations can be complex, but business Xpert provides quick access to the right information. To find out more, including prices, visit www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/businessXpertexpert advice ... pass it on! ]]></description>
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<title>iframe update</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/284</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that we have extended our website backup and analysis package to include our newest content syndication system.The counters that track a leaflet's popularity now include those documents included as part of the custom advice pack delivered using the iframe version of ts broadcast.As well as visitor statistics, you will find that the backup of all our syndicated content helps you take control in a business continuity situation.Take a look at our website analysis and backup offering to find out more. ]]></description>
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<title>website analysis and backup</title>
<link>http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/products/product-news.cfm/newsid/281</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Continuous update and improvement is key to keeping your ts-community website fresh and inviting to visitors.We here at TSI are keen to help where we can, which is why we've just updated all ts-community news and advice pages, improving the speed at which they load and embedding title information to improve accessibility.If you're a ts-community subscriber, please ensure that you refresh local copies of your website if you have them or wait until your next website analysis and backup CD arrives.If you're not sure what that CD is, chances are you're missing out. Take a look at our website analysis... ]]></description>
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