BERR ICT BPCE feasibility study final report: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Executive summary for the business process centre of excellence (BCPE) scoping study. See URN 08/940 for the main report and 08/942 for the appendices.
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| 08/941 | 02-06-2008 |
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Business in the information age: international benchmarking study 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
International survey of business use of ICT. An annual assessment of the extent to which UK businesses are using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in their operations and to compare UK usage with that of other leading countries.
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| 04/147 | 08-11-2004 |
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Child appealing research: research into child awareness of risk: use of electrical equipment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI technical report by Intertek research and testing centre, into what features of electrical products, including child-appealing luminaries, children may find appealing, and what constitutes a risk to children.
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| 04/1334 | 21-07-2004 |
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111 Pages
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Delivering i2010: ensuring the right conditions for an innovative inclusive & competitive UK knowledge economy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The information age partnership i2010 working group looked at the EU i2010 strategy and what needs to be done to deliver the vision of an open and inclusive digital economy within the UK and the ICT sector's contribution to the knowledge-based economy.
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| 07/855 | 09-05-2007 |
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Driving the virtuous circle: how ICT can enable the carbon-effective organisation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report from the information age partnership information and communication technology (ICT) and environment working group. Makes recommendations for leaders of private and public sector organisations about the greening of ICT and the role of ICT as an enabler of carbon reduction.
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| 08/972 | 26-06-2008 |
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Electronics system design: a guide to UK capability, 2009/10 edition [Japanese]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Japanese language version of URN 09/500. Highlights the best aspects of the UK's electronics design industry.
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| 10/503 | 14-01-2010 |
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Electronics system design: a guide to UK capability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Highlights the best aspects of the UK's electronics design industry.
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| 09/500 | 14-04-2009 |
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105 Pages
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Electronics systems design in the UK: a guide to the UK capability 2003/4. Japanese version (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Japanese language version. Describes the UK's extensive commercial and academic capabilities in the semiconductor design sector. Details of key companies engaged in the industry and the electronics research activities of leading British universities included.
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| 03/1093 | 31-07-2003 |
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Employer provided home computing initiatives: Information and guidelines. Air products case study. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on Air Products, which is part of the contents of the Home Computing Initiatives (HCI) pack (URN 04/525).
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| 04/528 | 19-01-2004 |
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e-skills regional gap report: United Kingdom. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
From a set of reports which surveyed UK employers to identify current and future status of employer skills needs versus supply side provision. They provide an analysis of skills gaps, shortages and growth prospects for the ICT workforce together with an action plan.
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| 01/1765 | 01-01-2001 |
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Flat panel displays in the UK: a guide to UK capability 2008/9. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to research, manufacture and services in flat panel displays. Highlights the UK's capabilities and describes current activities in universities, companies and support organisations, with contact points.
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| 08/644 | 31-03-2008 |
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Future scenarios: ICT enabled environmentally smart buildings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Assesses environmentally smart buildings sector for future potential developments. Part of Emerging market in the environmental industries report (URN 06/2141).
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| 06/2150 | 22-11-2006 |
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It's more than just a barcode! A guide to AIDC technologies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A guide to Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies to encourage their use by small and medium sized companies. The product areas covered by the term AIDC include barcodes, radio frequency tags, magnetics, biometrics, holograms, optical memory, touch memory devices and smartcards. The UK has a large unmet demand for AIDC technologies coupled with a lack of knowledge in industry and commerce about the advantages brought about by these technologies. This guide brings together information and case studies on the use of AIDC technologies along with information on trade associations and other support organisations that can answer specific questions.
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| 03/684 | 31-05-2003 |
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Multi sector skills study: electronics industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The main aim of this study was to examine the competitive pressures facing the UK electronics industry in the medium term, to look at how the industry is currently positioned to respond to these challenges.
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| 06/1103 | 18-04-2006 |
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Photonics focus: the newsletter for the photonics community. Issue 04. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
To highlight UK activities in the areas of photonics, optical systems, displays and information storage, with particular emphasis on the LINK OSDA and ISD programmes.
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| 05/380a | 30-04-2005 |
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Photonics: a UK strategy for success. Painting a bright future. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Photonics, also known as 'optoelectronics', is the transmission and manipulation of information and energy in the form of light (photons), which can enhance the performance of a wide range of products across industries. This report produced in collaboration with industry and academia examines the UK photonics industry sector; identifies opportunities and challenges for UK over the next 5 to 10 years and develops an action plan for Government and industry to exploit the sector.
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| 07/954 | 30-04-2007 |
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Plastic electronics in the UK: a guide to UK capability 2008/9. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to research, manufacture and services in plastics electronics. Highlights the UK's capabilities and describes current activities in universities, companies and support organisations, with contact points.
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| 08/668 | 31-03-2008 |
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Plastic electronics: a UK strategy for success. Realising the UK potential. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by an industry-led strategy group that identifies the key issues that must be addressed for the UK to continue to be a globally-leading supplier of plastic electronics (also known as printed electronics or organic electronics), and recommends solutions.
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| 09/1462 | 07-12-2009 |
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Power electronics: a strategy for success - keeping the UK competitive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides a vision for a strong, healthy, globally-competitive UK power electronics industry capable of providing large numbers of high-quality jobs and making a substantial contribution to UK growth. Outlines the main actions required to support the growth of this internationally-competitive sector of UK industry and academia.
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| 11/1073 | 18-10-2011 |
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Scoping study for a business process centre of excellence for ICT enabled change [appendices]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Appendices from the business process centre of excellence (BCPE) scoping study report. For the main report see URN 08/940 and for the executive summary see URN 08/941.
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| 08/942 | 02-06-2008 |
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Scoping study for a business process centre of excellence for ICT enabled change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Main report on the business process centre of excellence (BCPE) scoping study. Follows the 'Raising UK productivity' report URN 07/1122. Confirms the appetite and feasibility for a BPCE with 'market maker' recommended as the preferred option, with endorsement and further validation. See 08/942 for the appendices and 08/941 for the executive summary.
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| 08/940 | 02-06-2008 |
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52 Pages
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Skill needs in electronics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An assessment of the skill needs of the electronics industries. Prepared by EMTA, the former National Training Organisation, and the Institute for Employment Studies, with DTI support.
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| 01/1766 | 01-01-2001 |
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The electronics leadership council. Shaping the future of UK electronics: report 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A short report setting out the achievements of the electronics leadership council (ELC) in 2007 and looking ahead to what still needs to be done to address electronics industry issues.
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| 08/475 | 11-03-2008 |
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The impact of global sourcing on the UK software and IT services sector. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Describes the effects of trends to move services overseas on the competitiveness of the software and computer services industry and the effects on skills and workforce requirements.
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| 06/1587 | 26-07-2006 |
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Ultra-efficient lighting in the UK: a guide to UK capability 2009-10. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Introduction to the wide range of activities taking place around the UK at companies and academic institutions in the field of ultra efficient lighting. It provides an overview of some of the UK capabilities in this exciting and rapidly-developing area.
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| 09/1338 | 30-10-2009 |
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Women in IT scorecard: a definitive up to date evidence base for data and commentary on women in IT employment and education. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Gives an analysis of the low female representation levels in the IT workforce and then follows this issue back to the apparent reluctance of females to take computer science or IT related subjects at higher and secondary education levels. Aims to provide a robust evidence base for the facts behind the trends, to demonstrate differences in the participation rates between the genders and to present an analysis of these trends and the current situation to inform policy debate and future action by the partners and their communities.
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| 09/1481 | 23-03-2009 |
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Women in ITEC courses and careers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
An assessment of women's participation in ITEC in the UK and other nations.
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| 01/1767 | 30-11-2001 |
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159 Pages
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Women in the IT industry. Phase 2 research: how to retain women in the IT industry. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Examination of the reasons why women aged over 45 and women in senior roles in the IT Industry has they left or are contemplating leaving the industry and ask what might change their mind and persuade them to stay.
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| 05/1340 | 05-08-2005 |
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Women in the IT industry: towards a business case for diversity. Interim report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Interim (January 2005) report on the recruitment and retention of women in the IT industry.
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| 04/1840 | 31-01-2005 |
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