Paul Grenyer

I often get asked about my tweets, but this one more than the others recently: And the question is always, why were you so happy? Well, it’s quite simple really. It was early in the morning, Gt. Yarmouth was practically deserted, I had my laptop, my MP3 player (with the new Sepultura album) and good tea. I’ve mentioned many times how much I love my job and how lucky I feel to be paid for doing something which I enjoy. And there I was working away on some code without a worry in the world. Bliss. Of course it didn’t last. I was in Gt. Yarmouth for a reason and not long after I had to go and visit a new prospect. 

Hoping to kick-start a career in software development? Looking to develop your programming skills? Grab this great opportunity to work with us at Naked Element, an experienced and innovative team producing bespoke software for a wide range of clients. Naked Element would like to recruit a graduate to assist working on a varied range of software development projects. Salary: 18k Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Whitespace, St. James Mill, Whitefriars, Norwich Application Deadline: 26 February 2017 Interview Date: Week commencing 27 February 2017 The role will be tailored to suit your strengths and interests and specific tasks will include some of the following: Maintaining existing applications and cloud based servers Liaising with clients to gather information and provide support (including visiting clients at their premises Full training will be provided and there will also be the opportunity for you to get involved in all aspects of this small but dyna...

Technology is developing constantly; communication is becoming faster and the exchange of ideas and information easier. Considering how quickly things are evolving, it’s shocking to discover that the legislation protecting our data hasn’t been updated since 1998! That was the year that Apple introduced the first iMac, Google had its first Doodle and someone hit Bill Gates in the face with a pie (a dissatisfied Windows 98 user perhaps?). Our data protection laws are as out of date as Apple making desktop computers in see-through candy colours. The state of information is unrecognisable from that time and the laws protecting it have been in dire need of an update. Cue an intervention from the EU. After four years of work the new ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ will detail how data should be stored, how it should be used and when it should be destroyed. The public will have more control over their personal data and businesses will have a more simple set of regulations to follow ...