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The Space Data Association (SDA), established by commercial satellite operators to improve the safety and efficiency of space operations, today announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, http://www.noaa.gov) has signed an agreement with the SDA to use the SDAs services. NOAA is a US federal agency whose National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) is dedicated to providing timely access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources to promote, protect, and enhance the United States economy, security, environment, and quality of life. This is achieved in part through its operation of environmental monitoring satellites in both geosynchronous and polar orbits.

The SDA seeks the participation of all satellite operators globally and NOAAs participation represents the first governmental satellite operator to improve their safety of flight by participating in Space Data Center operations.

SDA Chairman Stewart Sanders said, This agreement with NOAA is particularly gratifying as it shows that we can find a way to engage with commercial/governmental entities while retaining the benefits of the strong legal data protection framework we have put in place for the SDA members. I fully expect that other governmental agencies will also see the benefits of subscribing to the SDAs unique capabilities and will shortly follow NOAAs lead.

About SDA

The Space Data Association Limited (SDA) is a non-profit international association of satellite operators that supports the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment and the RF spectrum. It maintains the Space Data Center, a database of high-accuracy orbital information, which is operated by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) of Exton, PA. Established in the Isle of Man, its executive members are Eutelsat, Inmarsat, Intelsat and SES. The SDA is open to all satellite operators and other participants. Membership information can be found at http://www.space-data.org.

Space Data Association: +44 (0) 1624 615571 press@space-data.org http://www.space-data.org

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by Andrew Gilchrist

Optimal Payments, the online payments company, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lotus F1 Team. Optimal Payments is the provider of the NETBANX gateway, NETELLER eWallet, and NETELLER Net+ prepaid card products used by businesses and consumers in over 180 countries around the world.

Optimal Payments has been appointed an Official Partner of the Lotus F1 Team and will work closely with Lotus F1 Team and its partners to create unique solutions for credit card, debit card and alternative methods of payment in a card-not-present environment. Solutions will extend to North America, Europe and Asia and beyond for the sale of goods and services via online stores, mail-order/telephone order and automated (IVR) phone channels. Alongside growing its client base, Optimal Payments will also seek to develop innovative payments solutions for both the Lotus F1 team and its associates.

Optimal Payments specialises in providing safe payment and money transfer services, giving businesses and consumers the freedom to manage and move their money online. The Companys solutions are built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of a virtual marketplace to remove the risks of variable factors such as identity, currency exchange and distance. In doing so, Optimal Payments is able to facilitate safe, instantaneous transactions for both consumers and businesses and offer a real alternative to banks and card schemes.

Eric Boullier, Team Principal, Lotus F1 Team:

Lotus F1 Team is delighted to have attracted Optimal Payments as a partner. We are entering an exciting phase in the development of our business model and bringing on board partners who can support us, and our associates, is a key part of maximising the commercial opportunities we see from the broader Formula One business.

Martin Leroux, Executive Vice President & Head of Sales of Optimal Payments:

Optimal Payments is pleased to be partnering with Lotus F1 Team, an organisation with a strong track record of success in Formula One and we congratulate the team and drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean on their successes so far this season. Formula One is a sport with unparalleled technological expertise, innovation and unequalled global reach, and the Lotus F1 Team is a forward-looking and agile business, well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that Formula One presents. This B2B agreement brings together two global corporations that drive their business with speed and the most advanced technology.

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This B2B agreement brings together two global corporations that drive their business with speed and the most advanced technology.

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by Aaron Peters

The Department of Health is pleased to announce the launch of the National Cancer Plan for the Isle of Man. The Cancer Plan sets out a strategic direction for the development of cancer services in the Isle of Man over the next ten years. The Cancer Plan has been developed by the Department with the close involvement of a multi-agency team, which contributed to all aspects of the initiative. This will set the scene for a quality Cancer Service in the Isle of Man. The Cancer Plan deals with all the key themes for cancer services, such as information, prevention of cancer, screening and early detection, improving clinical outcomes, palliative care, and living with and beyond cancer, on a chapter by chapter basis. For each chapter, key strategic objectives have been identified which comprise priority targets and key implementation tasks. Each objective contributes to ensuring that the plan is an extensive reflection of the needs of the Islands cancer services. An Implementation Group has been set up, which includes members from Department of Health, Department of Social Care, Hospice Isle of Man, cancer patients and charity representatives. This Group will work together to produce an action plan to ensure that the objectives of the Cancer Plan are successfully implemented across the Island. Minister for Health, David Anderson MHK, said: I would like to congratulate everyone involved in the development of this important document. I am delighted at the way this plan was produced; by involving cancer patients, carers and charities, we were able to gain a full spectrum of views that were fundamental in the creation of the plan. This provides a prime example of the principal approach of the Department, that we take the views of patients very seriously and work with them to shape our services. I strongly recommend the Cancer Plan to everyone with an interest in this area. Dr Parameswaran Kishore, Director of Public Health and Chair of the group which developed the National Cancer Plan, said: Cancer is an important health issue; it is projected that 1 in 3 people will develop cancer at some stage in their life. It is important that we offer the best treatment we can afford for our cancer patients so that our outcomes from cancer are equivalent to those of best regions in the UK the Cancer Plan is the way of achieving such outcomes. Derek Peters, Chair of the Cancer User Forum, said: This plan is a boost for cancer patients in Isle of Man; it has been shaped by cancer patients and carers, who have made a significant contribution in the development of this important plan. I feel that this inclusive approach by the Department has given real meaning to the expression User Led Service. A copy of the Cancer Plan can be found on the Department of Healths website http://www.gov.im/health/services/Public_Health/Service_Improvement/strategies.

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Cancer is an important health issue; it is projected that 1 in 3 people will develop cancer at some stage in their life."

Dr Parameswaran Kishore, Director of Public Health

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Manx Telecom Ltd 2012

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by Clair Ledsham

The Isle of Man College, Part-Time Course Guide for 2012/13 is OUT NOW.

The Isle of Man Post Office will be delivering the guides to all households on the Island very soon. ENROL NOW in order to have the best choice of securing your place. Any delay may affect the choices available to you. All courses are available on the College website.

You can now pay by credit/debit card in-person at the College Reception Mondays to Thursdays 8.30a.m. 7p.m. Fridays 8.30a.m. 5p.m. You can still enrol by post enclosing your cheque or enrol at the College Reception with cash.

If you do not receive a copy of the Part-Time Course Guide, please phone the Faculty Secretary on 648204.

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If you'd like to send any information or news releases to us then please feel free to do so and we would be more than happy to consider sharing your news with the Isle of Man!

Send your Isle of Man news to:webmaster@manx.net

Manx Telecom Ltd 2012

Manx Telecom Ltd, Isle of Man Business Park, Cooil Road, Braddan, Isle of Man IM99 1HX Registered in the Isle of Man Reg no.5629V Vat Reg no GB 003-2919-12

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15 May 2012

E-Gaming companies resident in the Isle of Man scooped multiple awards at the eGaming Review Business to Business Awards, having been nominated for eighteen accolades.

Companies headquartered on the Isle of Man walked away with a total of five awards: Continent 8 (Data Centre of the Year), Playtech (Bingo Network of the Year, Slot Provider of the Year, and Poker Network of the Year), and Microgaming (RNG Casino Supplier of the Year and Highly Commended for Poker Software of the Year).

The Isle of Man was also represented at the associated conference and exhibition, EGR Subscriber Forum, which was held in the same venue on May 10. Several private sector companies exhibited and there were many other attendees from the islands e-Gaming community along with the Isle of Man government.

Alex Downie, Political Member for e-Gaming, Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development, commented: "It is fantastic to see such a such a great showing from the Isle of Man at the annual e-Gaming Review Awards, both in terms of attendance from on-island companies and their success. To have won five awards is an exemplary achievement and demonstrates the quality of the Isle of Mans e-Gaming sector and its continued status as a world-leading centre of excellence for the industry."

Nick Nally, Chief Development Officer at Continent 8, commented: "Continent 8 is delighted to win the Data Centre of the Year Award for the third year in a row. It represents our continuing commitment to the industry in terms of our product set and footprint. We are particularly happy to join other Isle of Man companies who were successful on the night."

Industry giant, Playtech is a new resident in the Isle of Man, after applying for a license in February 2012.

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