The UK's Design and Technology Entrepreneurs
Whether it's a new iPhone application, internal or external software, technology, or process, awards in the Design and Technology category will go to the organisations that provide evidence of a continuous strive for innovation.
Companies that have transformed the way they do business, improved their commercial performance, operational effectiveness or given their customers something entirely new will be rewarded in this category. Judges will be interested in companies that are taking pioneering steps on the internet and the ways in which businesses are utilising technology to make life easier.
Awards in this category include:
Web Development Entrepreneur of the Year
Design and Marketing Entrepreneur of the Year
Software Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year
Security Innovation of the Year
1. Web Development Entrepreneur of the Year
This award praises the Da Vinci's of the World Wide Web. Judges will look for web developers that understand the users thirst to control their web space and have taken full advantage of encouraging that. From online media and social networking through to Ecommerce, judges will be looking for evidence of new web systems that have resulted in business growth and increased revenue.
2. Design and Marketing Entrepreneur of the Year
Online marketing is fast becoming a favourite for businesses. The winner will show a clear link between the design of a site and the marketing strategies that promote it. The role of design has changed in the face of today's 3.0 web. The sites, look and feel will play a key role for this entrepreneur and the site will play a crucial part in the business's marketing strategy
3. Software Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year
The judges of this award will be looking for internal and external innovation development. Elements to consider are the design and implementation of in-house software that streamline organisations working practices and reduce costs as well as systems that are designed to improve customer satisfaction. Judges will also look for technological innovations with the impact to become critically important in the wider community.
4. Security Innovation of the Year
We're looking for businesses that have spotted opportunities in markets in order to protect users and businesses on the internet. From payment protection systems to firewall technologies, the winning innovation system will identify the importance of security development. Great security innovations leave a legacy that makes the internet a safer place.
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