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RSS hewitt in newsBank managers admit failing to handle tech
News Hewitt said the survey has been picked up by the Cranfield School of Management to support its own data, which suggests a global trend away from customer acquisition strategies - typified by the global mergers of banks over the last few years - to... [01 Nov 2007]
Dixons to become online finance guru
News In a statement, Jonathan Hewitt, group financial services director at DSG international (DSGi), said: "The combination of our strong brand and in excess of 25 million site visits every year mean that moving to financial services is a logical next... [20 Aug 2007]
Home care moves into the 21st century
News Health Secretary, Patricia Hewitt, announced the introduction of several devices that can provide home care and help people monitor their condition. Hewitt said new gadgets aren't just about specialist innovations in hospitals but about innovation... [23 May 2007]
Sun burned brighter than server rivals last year
News But they lost momentum in the fourth quarter of 2006, Gartner analyst Jeffrey Hewitt said in a statement. Sun Microsystems, bruised by years of trying to recover from the dot-com bust, saw revenue gains that beat server rivals in 2006, according to... [23 Feb 2007]
Why business intelligence projects fail
News Kirk Hewitt, director of reporting and financial systems at oil refiner Valero Energy, agreed: "It's crucial that you talk to your business people. Only a minority of organisations are getting the most out of their investment in business... [25 Apr 2006]
O2 swells coffers as takeover looms
News The results will certainly please O2's new bosses, according to Ovum analyst Julian Hewitt. O2 has unveiled its latest set of results, in which it notched up more customers and brought in more money. Across the group, O2 added more than three... [14 Nov 2005]
India aims to boost quality of offshore staff
News The programme has been developed in conjunction with Hewitt Associates. India has launched a national entry exam aimed at improving the quality of graduates recruited into call centre and IT positions in the country's booming offshore outsourcing... [23 Aug 2005]
Businesses opt for offshore safety with 'big six' outsourcers
News Those who gained on the 'big six' in the first quarter were Atos Origin, BT and Hewitt," said Aitchison. The offshore element of IT outsourcing deals continues to increase, but businesses are choosing the perceived safety of the 'big six' western... [14 Apr 2005]
Blair offers £10m "prize" to bridge UK digital divide
News The three-year plan was launched at Downing Street on Friday by Blair, Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt and IT industry body Intellect. Hewitt said the government is aiming to make the UK the first nation to close the so-called "digital... [01 Apr 2005]
'Cash for tech SMEs' Bill hit by Blair's timekeeping
News Campbell said she would look at ways to amend the Finance Bill if that was the case and will soon be sending copies of the Bill to key ministers, including Trade and Industry secretary Patricia Hewitt. [23 Mar 2005]
5 years ago: SMEs shy away from technology
News 24.02.2000: SMEs are failing to exploit new technology, according to the minister for small business and ecommerce, Patricia Hewitt. Speaking to silicon.com at an inaugural event for the ISI/Interforum Ecommerce Awards, Hewitt said too many small... [24 Feb 2005]
Global IT outsourcing deals rocket up to $163bn
News We are seeing increasing competition from a variety of firms like ACS, Hewitt, and Perot that are beginning to win deals that were traditionally won by those in the top ten vendors. The IT outsourcing market grew by 37 per cent in 2004, but was... [18 Jan 2005]
5 years ago: UK e-envoy dubs government IT 'a disaster'
News He will also be partly responsible - along with Ian McCartney, e-government minister, and Patricia Hewitt, DTI e-minister - for overseeing the mammoth task of modernising the UK's public services. 17.01.00 UK e-envoy Alex Allan has admitted that... [17 Jan 2005]
Got a good tech idea? There could be a slice of £80m for you
News The nine fields have been identified as areas where there are gaps in the market, according to trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt, and where tech innovation could potentially mean extra jobs and cash for the UK. [29 Nov 2004]
C&W cuts 600 jobs and shuts London HQ
News Ovum analyst Julian Hewitt said that while the company has made a good turnaround since its loss-making days of a few years ago. Cable & Wireless has announced major restructuring that will see 600 jobs lost in the UK and Europe, and will return... [10 Nov 2004]
