“British tech sector needs political boost, say IT firms” – 21.07.09
“British IT firm Micro Focus on Tuesday called for tax breaks and other support for the technology sector to drive economic growth and create 250,000 jobs in the UK. The company harnessed industry and cross-party backing for its campaign for measures including investment incentives, improved university courses and research and development tax breaks.”
“Government may boost IT firms” – 10.08.09
“The Micro Focus Technology Manifesto, which was launched last month in the House of Lords, calls for political commitment to improve support for emerging technology firms, as well as a greater contribution by British industrial giants towards helping smaller businesses succeed. Stephen Kelly, chief executive of Micro Focus, believes that more than 250,000 jobs could be created over the next ten years.”
“FTSE hits 5-year hot streak” – 23.07.09
“Software firm Micro Focus International, which earlier this week spearheaded a campaign to boost the UK economy by technology innovation, gained 28 1⁄4p to 402 1⁄2p as it closed in on acquiring US software target Borland.”
“Tech key to economic recovery” – 22.07.09
“Launching the manifesto at an event in the House of Lords, Micro Focus CEO Stephen Kelly said: “The last thing we want is a bail out, we are looking for is business-led entrepreneurship. The spirit of innovation in the UK is unparalleled, there are great ideas and products but they are not being monetised. We have great respect for UK tech companies, but why can’t there be 100 more? 200 more?””
“IT manifesto aims for 250,000 new UK IT jobs” – 22.07.09
“This latest IT manifesto focuses on IT skills to help the UK economy grow over the next 25 to 50 years. This means the UK needs to attract and retain IT skills, says Lord Young, former secretary of state for employment. “We want to bring enthusiasm back into IT,” he says.”
“Tech can make Britain Great again” – 22.07.09
“The UK’s technology industry can pull the country out of its debt hole and make up for the decline in manufacturing. So reckons Micro Focus, which is launching a manifesto called Making BrITain Great Again. The group is promoting five policy moves backed by its panel of three parliamentarians – Tory Lord Young of Graffam, Labour’s Lord Harris of Haringey and for the LibDems Lord Razzall of Mortlake.”
“Micro Focus tables Tech-Manifesto at House of Lords” – 22.07.09
“Stephen Kelly went on record to say that, “Now more than ever, is the time for business, politics and academia to create more UK jobs by joining forces to implement a plan which fosters talent, encourages fiscal support and inward investment to produce a world class IP-rich technology industry which can truly make Britain great again.”
“Technology investment key to ending recession” – 21.07.09
“Enterprise software company Micro Focus has put forward a manifesto outlining how key changes in the technology sector can increase its contribution to the UK economy. ‘Making Britain Great Again’ has been endorsed by members of the House of Lords, who called on politicians to campaign for the changes in the run up to the General Election.”
“The politics of innovation” – 21.07.09
“Given the scale of the problem, all efforts to stimulate the UK IT industry are of course to be welcomed and indeed lauded. And the Technology Manifesto, with its explicit aim of influencing party policy, is certainly more than just words.”
“Calls for 250,000 new IT jobs in 10 years to boost UK economy” – 22.07.09
“Among businesses, Jon Moulton, chief executive at private equity firm Alchemy Partners, and Neil Berkett, his counterpart at broadcaster Virgin Media, have endorsed the manifesto. Adam Hale, chairman at the Prince’s Trust Technology Leadership Group, also pledged support.”
“Analysis: Government and industry look to IT to make Britain great again” – 27.07.09
“The next stage for the manifesto is to develop it with the input of business leaders, politicians and academics to provide firm plans and recommendations that all the major parties can incorporate into their own manifestos and policies. For those developers and resellers who have invested in skills, the manifesto will provide welcome indications that perhaps the concept of encouraging and cherishing the UK IT industry will gain more widespread support from government.”
