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News The UK telco is set to launch a technology firm incubator, developing high-tech companies with the intention of floating them - in theory, greatly increasing any initial investment the company will make. [19 Nov 2000]
Hague promises to overhaul IR35 and ecommerce acts
News Hague did not outline any specific policies, but claimed he would instigate a wide-ranging overhaul of the key high-tech issues, including the workings of Oftel, BT's roll-out of ADSL, and the way universities function. [07 Nov 2000]
An e-minister abroad (part 1): silicon.com joins Patricia Hewitt in Calcutta
News During a meeting with incoming chief minister for West Bengal, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, Hewitt promised to help the region find a UK university to partner in the development of a high-tech college and provide business... [31 Oct 2000]
Transatlantic Cable: Vote 2000 - internet politics in the US
Comment Given this is the digital age, it's no surprise the high-tech card is being played frequently. Meanwhile, George W Bush hasn't been backward about coming forward with his high-tech credentials, claiming... [20 Oct 2000]
UK SMEs flock to the capital despite government initiatives
News According to a survey released today by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), most high-tech SMEs are concentrated in the South East. Respondents also slated government-funded business support... [19 Oct 2000]
Why being Euro-sceptic is low-tech
Comment Compared to banks and heavy industrial manufacturers, for example, many tech firms are babies. That applies to every fledgling tech company equally as well as it applies to Psion. So to any Euro-sceptics... [06 Sep 2000]
The Bloor Perspective: E-marketplaces made simple, optical internet deal in the offing, and internet access uneven
Comment Corning has transformed itself from a sleepy manufacturer of ovenproof glassware into a leading player in the high-tech optical components business. Targeted particularly at mid-sized companies, IBM will offer a product... [30 Jul 2000]
Vodafone's Chris Gent: No need for rainmakers in the UK?
Comment Earlier this year, silicon.com asked a panel of users, analysts and politicians to name the most influential person in the European high-tech landscape. In a field crowded with business visionaries,... [10 Jul 2000]
Motorola reports on changing attitudes of high-tech UK
News Motorola today released the sixth issue of a regular report on British attitudes to technology showing overwhelming support for toll free access. The MORI run survey also pinpointed broadband access as a primary concern,... [05 Jun 2000]
Palm software syncs into corporate applications
News The company has launched HotSync Server that will enable handheld computers to link into enterprise applications and take them beyond being a high-tech executive toy. HotSync Server is Windows NT based and... [01 Jun 2000]
French PM invests FF1bn in tech start-ups
News Laurent Fabius, French DTI minister, said: "The 'businesses angels' advise, support the projects and share with the creators of companies their networks and their customers. French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has... [12 Apr 2000]
Share and share alike: Why the Budget let down ecommerce
Comment But despite these highlights, this week's Budget has left many in the high-tech sector feeling disappointed. E-minister Patricia Hewitt refused to confirm whether she will support the calls for a cut in... [23 Mar 2000]
CA fights skills crisis with high-tech office
News Charles Wang, CEO of CA, announced at the opening ceremony that there is fierce competition for high-tech employees in the UK's Thames Valley, adding that he wants his R&D and technical support staff... [15 Mar 2000]
Healthcare falls behind in high-tech investment
News The report suggests the use of thin clients and ASPs (Application Service Providers) will spread rapidly in healthcare, allowing doctors to access information and new software programs without the need for extra IT support. [19 Jan 2000]
Transatlantic Cable: Net access (and coffee) to go
Comment No doubt they will be rolling out things like WAP support shortly afterwards. Confession time: you might picture me writing this in some plush office overlooking the Golden Gate bridge while flunkies cater to my every... [14 Dec 1999]
