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 05 March 2008
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Stephen Timms picks up Outstanding Contribution to UK IT award

Stephen Timms receives UK IT Award

Competitiveness Minister Stephen Timms picked up an award for his outstanding contribution to information technology in the UK on 7 November 2007.

The winner of the Outstanding Contribution to UK IT award is chosen by the Editor of Computing, Bryan Glick, and was presented to Stephen at the 15th annual Computing Awards for Excellence.

Stephen Timms said:

I'm delighted to have been awarded this prize. Information technology is a real priority for me; ensuring access to high performance technology in the UK is vital if we’re going to compete successfully on a global basis. It’s important we don’t lag behind in developing and promoting the use of new technology.

Bryan Glick, editor of Computing, said:

Stephen Timms has been a real champion in government for the IT industry and for the one million IT professionals in the UK, and he has recognised the vital role of technology to the UK's competitiveness. Computing is delighted to reward Stephen's contribution to, and support of, UK IT.

 

 

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