Researchers have developed a new free software that could tackle laptop thefts and track stolen laptops. The software allows legitimate users to access the location of the laptop as the software sends the location information to a central database which can then be accessed using a cryptographic key. Institutions and other organisations that consider themselves vulnerable to data theft through stolen laptops might find the use of the software a risk management technique. More on this newstory can be accessed at http://infotech.indiatimes.com/Personal_Tech/How_to_find_your_stolen_laptop/articleshow via JISC Legal.

A revised version of the guidance "How Licensing Intellectual Property Can Help Your Business" has been published by the UK Intellectual Property Office. This document, which will be of interest to all FE and HE institutions, contains a checklist of the most common issues which should be considered before entering into any licence agreement. It is intended to assist the parties to identify any major issues early in their negotiations. Further detail here - http://www.ipo.gov.uk/licensingbooklet.pdf.

Webicina is a recently launched, online service that aims to help medical professionals and patients enter the web 2.0 era. After registration you get access to a range of short e-courses to help you get to grips with some Web 2.0 technologies which may be of use in healthcare.

Courses currently on offer include:

• What is Second Life?
• Inside the medical blogosphere
• How to keep yourself up-to-date?
• How to give a remarkable slideshow?

There is also a forum where you can discuss how to change the way medicine is practiced and healthcare is delivered with web 2.0 tools. http://www.webicina.com/