FOREWORD

We are delighted to be able to introduce the latest edition of the UK Communications Directory 02/03, offering you information on a more extensive range of companies offering world-class solutions to your communication requirements.

This website focuses specifically on UK based companies in the communications sector.

The UK has one of the most competitive telecommunications regimes in the world. This open environment has given UK manufacturers and service providers the opportunity to develop and promote advanced products that can succeed in a highly competitive home market.

The convergence of the communications, information technology and broadcasting sectors and the demands of the "information society" are stimulating the provision of innovative products and services. The UK is a magnet for research and development with some of the world's leading international companies choosing to locate their Centres of Excellence and world product development headquarters for advanced communications technologies here. Many small companies have developed innovative responses to specialist market requirements. UK companies are at the forefront of work in areas such as fibre optics, digital cellular radio and computer-integrated telephony.

This directory is intended as a shop window on the UK communications industry introducing you to a wide range of companies and their products, both equipment and services, network planning and consultancy. The UK is particularly strong in specialist software producers and some of the best of these will be found in this directory.

The companies listed in this directory are keen to expand their overseas customer base and serve new markets. All are ready to help you meet the exacting requirements and technical challenges of modern communication systems.

We wish them every success.
The Rt Hon. Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean Minister of State for International Trade & Investment		The Rt Hon. Stephen Timms Minister of State for E -Commerce & Competitiveness