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Seeing is Believing

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SELEX Systems Integration is a Prime Contracting and Systems Integration business that now incorporates the long-established training capability of VEGA, VEGA Deutschland and VEGA France. We have evolved a dedicated Training Solutions team that has nearly two decades’ experience of enabling organisations to transform their training and enhance their capability.

Discover more at www.selex-si-uk.comITEC 09 stand: F112

Transforming Training

Inspired creative thinking




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Introduction

Our aim is to create targeted, effective and consistent communications which meet the changing needs of our clients.As a multi-disciplinary creative agency, working with companies across a wide variety of sectors, we have built a reputation over the past 12 years for producing innovative, fresh and appropriate design solutions.

Developing long-term working relationships is a fundamental part of our work ethos. We invest a lot of time and energy in getting to know our clients and understanding their businesses and markets.

Our creative skills are complemented by a team of robust and highly experienced project managers whose informal, honest and open approach is designed to deliver a responsive, flexible and value for money service.

The team and I have a genuine passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail which we apply to all projects whether they involve brand identity, digital media, marketing literature, advertising or corporate reporting.

This brochure showcases some of our recent work. If you would like to discuss your marketing and design requirements we would be delighted to sit down with you and have a chat.

Noel O’ConnorCreative Director and Founder, Emperor

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Dragonbus.com strapline to go here

Dragon bus identity and roll-out

StagecoachDriving timetables

Stagecoach operates some of the most successful and recognisable transport brands in the country. We have worked with the Stagecoach Group of companies for over five years. During this time we’ve created a number of high-profile brand identities, produced marketing collateral and group-level corporate communications and become an extension of their marketing team.

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greener smarter travel

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Smartcard identity Southwest Trains chequebook

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www.stagecoachbus.com www.buymyunirider.com

Stagecoach continuedOnline, on time

From large scale e-commerce websites through to campaign microsites, we have developed online brand identities and applied our digital marketing expertise to a diverse range of projects for South West Trains, East Midlands Trains, Stagecoach Bus, Stagecoach Group and Megabus.

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www.newskies.com

SES NEw SkIESAiming high together

SES NEW SKIES has designed and implemented one of the world’s most advanced and far-reaching commercial satellite communications networks. Emperor has worked with SES NEW SKIES on its marketing communications over the past six years, covering three changes of ownership. During this time we have been the guardians of the brand, redrafted the identity guidelines and literature systems and been instrumental in the ongoing development of its corporate website.

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InterQuest Group plc is more than just a market-leading IT and technology recruitment firm, we’re experts in our field – a trusted source of specialist knowledge backed up by impressive resources.

During 2007 strong organic growth continued in our existing businesses and two more successful acquisitions were completed. As a result we have delivered our best set of financial results to date including a 52% increase in revenue, a 43% increase in gross profit and a 41% increase in profit before tax.

Showing our potentialInvestors report 2008

InterQuest Group plc16–18 Kirby StreetLondon, EC1N 8TSwww.interquestgroup.com

Identity

Visual language linking Group messages

InterQuestStanding out from the IT crowd

InterQuest is a market-leading IT and technology recruitment firm. Following a period of rapid growth involving several acquisitions, it became clear that its visual identity and brand expression was no longer appropriate. Emperor helped create a vibrant new brand for the InterQuest Group and individual divisions, developing a distinctive visual language to communicate the spirit of the organisation.

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Genesis

4 Mount Ephraim Road

Tunbridge Wells

Kent TN1 1EE

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100

F +44 (0)20 7025 0101

E [email protected]

www.genesis.com

Registered Office: 4 Mount Ephraim Road

Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1EE

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InterQuest Group Plc16-18 Kirby StreetLondonEC1N 8TS

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100F +44 (0)20 7025 0101E [email protected]

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Marguerite MastenbroekBusiness Development

16-18 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100 m 07957 000 000f +44 (0)20 7025 0101 w www.interquestgroup.come [email protected]

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100 m 07957 000 000f +44 (0)20 7025 0101 w www.ecrmpeople.come [email protected]

Marguerite MastenbroekBusiness Development

2nd Floor, 2 Bell Business park, Smearton CloseAylesbury, Bucks HP19 8JR

People Co16-18 Kirby StreetLondonEC1N 8TS

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100F +44 (0)20 7025 0101E [email protected] with compliments

IntelectClarendon House St Peters Square Manchester M2 3LQ

t +44 (0)20 7025 0100F +44 (0)20 7025 0101E [email protected] with compliments

We are delighted to report that the Group has once again made significant progress in 2007. We remain committed to focusing upon niche markets within the technology sector and have continued to follow our long-term strategy of growing our specialist businesses organically and adding acquisitions of suitable companies when appropriate, complemented by a strong central administrative and financial core.

Chairman’s and Chief Executive Officer’s statement

This strategy has delivered another year of impressive financial results, our third in a row since flotation in 2005. Two more specialist IT recruitment businesses have joined our Group in 2007. Intelect Recruitment plc, which provides niche recruitment services predominantly within the software engineering and manufacturing software sectors, was acquired in July 2007. In September 2007, e-CRM People Limited which focuses on the Enterprise Asset Management, IT Service Management, IT Storage and Security sectors also joined the Group. Both businesses have both performed well since acquisition.

As ever, our key asset is our people and we thank our dedicated sales and administrative teams for their hard work, thorough knowledge of their individual markets and their dedication to growing the business in the last twelve months. Results_During the year the Group’s existing businesses grew organically on a like-for-like basis by 18%. Contractors working on assignments grew by 40% during the year (including acquisitions), of which 10% was organic growth. We are particularly pleased with the performance of PeopleCo Worldwide and Sand Resources as they represented significant investments for the Group when they were acquired in 2006. Both have delivered very strong growth in net fee income, contractors working and operating profits during 2007.

Total revenues, including part year figures for the two acquisitions, grew by 52% to £86.7m, and gross profit (“net fee income”) grew by 43% to £12.9m. This contributed to the Group increasing its EBITA to £4.5m after adding back the charge for IFRS 2 share-based payments. Profit before tax increased by 41% to £3.1m and basic adjusted earnings per share (see note 6) increased by 38% to 11.0 pence (2006: 8.0 pence).

Operations_We have continued to grow our client base during 2007 by adding a number of significant new wins including Serco Group, Turner Broadcasting and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The two Catalist accreditations which were awarded to us during 2006 for at least a three year period by the Office of Government Commerce to allow us to supply specialist IT contractors and interim managers to public sector organisations have underpinned exceptional growth for us in the public sector.

We expanded our “Academy” training and development programme for new recruits into the industry during 2007 and this has continued to deliver new fee earners into the different business units. We consider the Academy to be an essential driver for future growth.

I’d been in recruitment for 2 years and I was looking for a chance to begin to specialise in certain areas of IT and Finance. The InterQuest Group, and Genesis in particular were strongly recommended to me and in my 5 months here I’ve not been disappointed.

My manager backed my plans and I was immediately given the freedom to build my own specialism in Risk. Already I’ve now become the sole supplier to one of the larger consultancies, and have begun doing business with two more. My business has spread beyond the UK and things are looking very exciting going forward. Billings and earnings are excellent and I’ve got my sights firmly fixed on the next sales incentive trip!

Tim Chattaway, Senior Consultant, Genesis

InterQuest Group plc is more than just a market-leading IT and technology recruitment firm, we’re experts in our field – a trusted source of specialist knowledge backed up by impressive resources.

During 2007 strong organic growth continued in our existing businesses and two more successful acquisitions were completed. As a result we have delivered our best set of financial results to date including a 52% increase in revenue, a 43% increase in gross profit and a 41% increase in profit before tax.

Showing our potentialInvestors report 2008

InterQuest Group plc16–18 Kirby StreetLondon, EC1N 8TSwww.interquestgroup.com

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PowerPointCorporate brochure

StemcorShowing their metal

Stemcor, one of the UK’s largest private businesses, is an international distributor of steel and raw materials. Emperor has worked with Stemcor over the past three years, developing its brand through online and printed communications and presenting the Company as a modern, sophisticated and progressive business.

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www.regenersisplc.com

Eurocourt Oliver Close West Thurrock Essex RM20 3EE United Kingdom

tel: +44 (0)1708 683400 fax: +44 (0)1708 683420

Registered Office: 4 Elm Place, Old Witney Road, Eynsham, Oxford OX29 4BDUnited Kingdom

Company registered in England under number 05113820



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Ruth WebbBusiness Development

mob: +44 (0)7771 938 650fax: +44 (0)1708 [email protected]

Les JefferiesBusiness Development

mob: +44 (0)7917 151 982fax: +44 (0)1708 [email protected]

Dave ChallisDivisional Finance Director

dir: +44 (0)1708 683422mob: +44 (0)7799 885 139fax: +44 (0)1708 [email protected]

Steve SmithQuality and Environmental Manager


Kevin DawRetail Logistics Manager


Nick HardingOperations Manager


Brian TosleyOperations Manager

dir: +44 (0)1708 683425fax: +44 (0)1708 [email protected]

West ThurrockUnited Kingdom


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RegenersisReviewing, Refreshing, Relaunching

Fonebak, the mobile phone recycling company, gave us the brief to rebrand and reposition the business to a wider technology marketplace. We developed a new name and brand identity to promote its mix of environmental excellence and technological infrastructure. We helped to roll out the new identity across all of its communications channels.

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REGENERSIS PLC TURNING AROUND TECHNOLOGY

REGENERSIS PLC TURNING AROUND TECHNOLOGY

Regenersis is a leading provider of managed services to many of the world’s premier brands. We support the entire product life cycle; from original design input, pre‑sales testing, local customisation

and configuration; through to our field support activities that include technical assistance as well as product repair, replacement, and refurbishment programmes.

Fast turnaround and cost effectiveness are service imperatives at Regenersis. We understand that if a mobile phone or set top box is not functioning our clients have dissatisfied customers, are not earning revenue, and risk the

long‑term negative consequences of churn and brand switching. At the end of the product’s life we will take it back and, where appropriate, match it to a need in a secondary market, thereby extending the product while creating value for our clients. If it is beyond use we ensure it is recycled. We do this in a way that ensures we comply with the most demanding standards and environmental legislation.

At Regenersis, we are constantly turning around technology.

Managed Services

Product design,

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Product Return

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Contact centres and web-based customer service

Claims validation, warranty management and

insurance fulfilment

Inventory management

TrainingEnd-to-end logistics

Full tracking and reporting

Service network management

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Safe and responsible recycling

Materials put back into

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Innovative take-back schemes to

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Established distribution channels

Processing over 3 million products

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Fully compliant with all legislation

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REGENERSIS PLC

TURNING AROUND TECHNOLOGY

Regenersis plc 4 Elm Place Old Witney Road Eynsham, Oxford OX29 4BD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1865 471 900 Fax: +44 (0) 1865 471 935


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AssuraIn good health

Assura is a newly-established health provider that partners with GPs to deliver high-quality patient care in the community, as well as innovative property solutions and consumer responsive pharmacy services. Emperor was commissioned to create the name, visual identity and brand expression followed by an extensive visual roll-out across all print and online applications.

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InTouchYour Assura Pharmacy Newsletter

The Importance of Communication and Relationships

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Contact details and opening hoursAssura Health and Wellness Centre28 Argyle Street, Liverpool L1 5DL Tel: 0845 058 4750 [email protected]

Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm Saturday, 8am to 6pm

Tel: 0845 058 4750www.assuramedical.co.uk

Non-English speakersCopies of this guide are available in other languages. Please contact us directly stating which language you require the guide in.

Notice to patientsAssura Liverpool LLP and Our Care Ltd will not tolerate patients who are violent or abusive to its staff or other persons on the premises. Such behaviour will result in immediate removal from the premises and police action being taken.

How to make a complaintIf you wish to make a complaint about the service you have received then please contact the Assura Business Development Manager, at the address below.

Assura Health and Wellness Centre 28 Argyle Street, Liverpool L1 5DL Tel: 0845 058 4750 [email protected]

Patient feedbackThe Assura Business Development Manager welcomes your general feedback on this patient information guide and the services we provide. Please write to the address above.

Registered office: Assura Medical Limited Regus House, Herons Way Chester Business Park, Chester Cheshire CH4 9QR

For more information on how to access the Assura Health and Wellness Centre please see our ‘How to get to’ guide – see our website for more details or call 0845 058 4750.

How will I get the results of any tests performed?In most cases, the results of any tests and investigations will be discussed with you at the time of your appointment. In the unlikely event that this cannot be achieved, then a further appointment will be offered to you at a time of your choice.

Will information regarding my treatment be recorded and sent to my GP?Information regarding patients is recorded on a clinical system and is treated as strictly confidential in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. We would normally inform your GP, in writing, of the outcome of your appointment for the continuity of your care, but we will not inform your GP if you request us not to. Under law, you have the right to request access to your medical record. To apply for access please write to the Assura Business Development Manager at the address given below.

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Assura continuedNet benefits

We have created a wide range of digital communications for the Assura Group, including Group, divisional and partner websites, intranet and image library.

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International

Partnership Week

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International

Partnership Week

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International

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24-30 May 2004 Customer Week 13 May 2002Customer Week 13 May 2002

Standard CharteredBanking on your own people

Emperor ran a series of worldwide internal communications campaigns for Standard Chartered supporting a variety of Company initiatives including issues such as energy efficiency, partnerships and idea sharing. These multilingual campaigns have taken the form of quirky and engaging posters, each communicating a simple message.

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Allergy TherapeuticsA breath of fresh air

Allergy Therapeutics is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment and prevention of allergies. We have created a visual language for its online and offline communications, targeting GPs and other healthcare professionals, focusing on the patients’ “freedom” from their specific allergies.

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Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghMoney doesn’t grow on trees

With a fundraising target of £15 million to help finance the new Biodiversity Gateway project, RBGE approached Emperor to design a mailshot campaign targeted at high net worth individuals, inviting them to donate to this exciting and innovative new facility within Edinburgh.

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Aspen (Populus tremula)

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Communicative

This tree is most commonly found in the Scottish Highlands. The Aspen’s

most remarkable feature is its leaves which are almost round and designed to

catch the slightest breeze, causing them to rattle off each other keeping insects

at bay and creating a soft quivering or whispering sound.

Become an Aspen level donor

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❀ Invitations to exhibition

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❀ Escorted tour of the Edinburgh

Garden with refreshments in

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❀ Sapling or mounted Herbarium

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❀ 2 extra free admission passes

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Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)For donations in excess of £200,000

Leading Scots Pine was considered the King of the Forest and

was the tree of heroes and chieftains. This was the tree

that was planted on the graves of Scottish warriors

who died in battle or had achieved renown.Scots Pine is the climax vegetation of the northern

arboreal forests living for up to 600 years. The ancient

Caledonian pinewoods used to cover around 60% of

Scotland and although they now cover less than 3%

they are actively being restored.

Scots Pine

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200,000+

Become a Scots Pine level donor and

help one of Scotland’s most world renowned and respected scientific institutions grow.In addition to the benefits associated with

the Rowan category, Scots Pine donors will

also receive: ❀ Invitations to openings for all special

events at RBGE❀ Escorted tour of the Edinburgh Garden

with refreshments in The Gateway (max 10 staff for corporate donors)

❀ Sapling or mounted Herbarium specimen of Scots Pine❀ Recognition in RBGE’s Annual Report❀ 20% discount on venue hire charges

in The Gateway/Lecture Theatre/Caledonian Hall❀ Naming opportunities within

The Gateway building

And for Individuals:❀ Private (local) off-site horticultural consultation with RBGE member of staff

❀ Complimentary tickets to EIF/ Fringe theatre production at RBGE

❀ 20% discount on cateringAnd for Companies:❀ 18 extra free admission passes

(20 in total) to The Glasshouses and our 3 regional botanic gardens

❀ 2 x free hire of RBGE’s Board Room❀ Lunchtime ‘brown bag’ talk for staff

at donor’s location❀ Behind the scenes tour for clients or staff

led by RBGE experts with exclusive option of hiring the iconic Palm House

for a drinks reception

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Evolution of logotypewinner of CIB Scottish Communications Award 2008Best identity

Cairn EnergySlick, but refined…

When Cairn Energy was formed over 20 years ago, the Company set out on a spectacular journey which has seen it grow from a standing start to FTSE100 status. Emperor was appointed to update the existing PLC identity, retaining the characteristics of the original brand, but making it more contemporary and relevant for today’s market and, more importantly, introducing corporate standards and guidelines for consistent implementation in the future.

Cairn also asked us to develop a differentiated but complementary brand identity for its Indian subsidiary – Cairn India. The finished identity recalls its Cairn Energy heritage in the use of the iconic oval shape and retention of blue as it’s primary colour. The hand-drawn typography gives the logo a contemporary, international feel. The positioning statement of ‘Energy for India’ was developed in parallel with the identity.

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LornameadNot just skin deep

Lornamead is a leading privately-held global marketer of personal care brands. Its business focuses on acquiring and investing in heritage brands such as Yardley and Harmony Hairspray, in order to maximise their growth potential. We worked with Lornamead to revitalise its brand and create an integrated, top-down stable of marketing materials which consistently set out its advantages, values and strengths.

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Our Corporate Heritage The Lornamead Group was founded in 1978 by the Jatania family and today has a distribution network which spans over 50 countries worldwide. Lornamead was originally conceived as a marketing partner representing the interests in Africa of many blue chip companies. The business has pursued a strategy of creating and acquiring a portfolio of owned brands focusing firstly in Personal Care and subsequently Home Care categories.

The Group now has offices in London, Dublin, Dubai, Johannesburg, Lagos, New York and Toronto with production facilities in Ireland and the USA. Selected distribution partners deliver Lornamead brands into the hands of consumers in over 50 countries.Today, armed with leading edge research and development facilities and with sophisticated marketing capabilities, Lornamead is experiencing exponential growth across all key target markets.

Our MissionTo maximise the value of our brands.

Our ValuesPartnership, Honesty, Responsive, Supportive, Entrepreneurial, Passionate, Successful, Value Focused.

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RMJMBuilding brands

RMJM, Scotland’s pre-eminent architects, asked Emperor to produce a visually stunning brochure and website to tell the story behind their successful bid to design Gazprom’s new headquarters in the world heritage city of St Petersburg. Following this we have also produced mailshot marketing packs showcasing their credentials and portfolio to both new and existing customers.

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RMJM was appointed to design Gazprom’s new headquarters in St Petersburg, close to the Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge. This includes a new masterplan for Gazprom City, a 70-hectare site to be regenerated on the edge of the historic centre of St Petersburg, 5km from Palace Square.RMJM was selected following an international design competition involvingfive internationally renowned architects, and the purpose of this publicationis to describe the design proposals by RMJM which formed the submissionfor our winning entry.

St Petersburg is a very special place and has been recognised by UNESCO,which has awarded it world heritage status. It has a tradition of producingthe highest quality of buildings which come together to form the highestquality of urban environment. The design ideas included within this publicationcontinue that tradition. The proposals are formed from an understandingand respect for the city, an entirely contextual response which is rooted inthe ‘place’. The buildings are designed specifically for the site and are nottransferable. They respond to the bridge which provides the link to the city,to the city grain with its spires of gold, to the colour and richness of thebaroque Smolny Cathedral opposite and to the historical fortress which once occupied the site.

The proposals follow studies in precedent, studies in the history of the city and the site.

As well as respecting the history of the context, the design concept looksforward to create a new landmark which relates to the contemporary ageand has meaning today.

Компания RMJM получила заказ на разработку концепции новой штаб-квартиры Газпрома и генерального плана застройки Газпром-Сити в Санкт-Петербурге вблизи Большеохтинского моста на территории нынешней промзоны площадью около 70га на границе исторического центра города, в 5км от Дворцовой площади. Выбор Газпрома пал на RMJM по результатам международного архитектурного конкурса, в котором участвовали также шесть других всемирно известных архитекторов. В данной публикации подробно описывается конкурсное предложение RMJM, сформировавшее победившую концепцию.Санкт-Петербург – совершенно особый город, чья уникальность признана ЮНЕСКО, объявившего исторический центр памятником всемирного культурного наследия. Город с традицией высочайшего архитектурного качества зданий, которые сливаются воедино, создавая гармоничную градостроительную среду. Идеи концепции, опубликованные далее, продолжают данную традицию. Проектные предложения, сформированные из понимания и уважения города и его исторического контекста, в своей идеологии уходят корнями в историю этого места, во времена, когда здесь существовала пятиугольная звезда крепости Ниеншанц, а позднее и пятикрылое здание судостроительной верфи. Здания были спроектированы специально для данного конкретного участка и не могут быть просто перенесены на другое место. В их архитектуре заложен диалог с Большеохтинским мостом, связывающим два берега реки и два города: старый и современный, как переходный элемент к историческому масштабу города с его золотыми шпилями и куполами, с богатством и разноцветием барокко в ансамбле Смольного Собора. Проектные предложения предваряют исследования прецедентов и анализ истории города и участка застройки.Наряду с уважением к истории и контексту места, концепция ориентирована на создание нового и современного здания-символа, отражающего культурные и эстетические ценности нашей эпохи.

INTROdUCTION fROM RMJMВведение от RMJM

Tony Kettle Тони КеттлManaging Director Управляющий Директор RMJM, UK RMJM, ВеликобританияPhilip Nikandrov Филипп НикандровDirector ДиректорRMJM, Russia RMJM, Великобритания

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RMJM has been appointed to design the new headquarters of one of the world’s largest companies, Russian gas giant Gazprom, who invited six internationally renowned architects to develop proposals for a tower to be 5km from the historic heart of the city, close to the Bolsheokhtinsky Bridge and Smolny Cathedral.

This publication outlines the brief and background to the project and explains RMJM’s underlying concept - creating a new spire comprised of five elements whose individual footprints gently rotate on their own axis as the building rises and tapers to create a dynamic new landmark.

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Bangkok66 Q House Asoke14th FloorSukhumvit 21 RdKlongtoey NuaWattanaBangkok 10110ThailandT (662) 2642130F (662) 2642136E [email protected]

BeijingA608 Jianwai SOHONo.39 East 3rd Ring RoadChaoyang DistrictBeijing 100022ChinaT (8610) 5869 8296/97/98F (8610) 5869 8295E [email protected]

Cambridge5 Westbrook CentreMilton RoadCambridge CB4 1YGUnited KingdomT (44) 1223 417 150F (44) 1223 417 155E [email protected]

DubaiDubai World Trade CentreExhibition Hall No 31st FloorDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesT (9714) 331 4120F (9714) 331 4199E [email protected]

Edinburgh10 Bells BraeEdinburgh EH4 3BJUnited KingdomT (44) 131 225 2532F (44) 131 226 5117E [email protected]

GlasgowSkypark SP18 Elliot PlaceGlasgow G3 8EPUnited KingdomT (44) 141 275 3410F (44) 141 275 3411E [email protected]

Hong Kong33rd Floor, Cosco TowerGrand Millennium Plaza183 Queen’s Road CentralHong KongT (852) 2548 1698F (852) 2547 6386 / 2803 0403E [email protected]

London83 Paul StreetLondon EC2A 4UTUnited KingdomT (44) 20 7549 8900F (44) 20 7250 3131E [email protected]

MoscowOffice 520Capital Plaza4th Lesnoy Pereulok 4125047 MoscowRussiaT (7) 495 641 37 38/39F (7) 495 225 85 00E [email protected]

ShanghaiSuite No.2502Shanghai Tian An Center338 Nanjing West RoadShanghai200003 ChinaT (86) 021-6372-9005 / 9003 / 9006F (86) 021-63729002

Singapore137 Telok Ayer Street#03-01Singapore 068602T (65) 6327 4681F (65) 6327 4951E [email protected]

Warsawulica Ksi ca 19 lok. 400-498 WarszawaPoland T (48) 22 5845905 F (48) 22 5845996 E [email protected]

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ПредСтавление СовременноГо ориентираКомпания RMJM получила заказ на проектирование новой штаб-квартиры Газпрома , одной из крупнейших мировых компаний, одержав победу в международном архитектурном конкурсе , в котором участвовали шесть архитекторов с мировым именем, приглашенных для разработки концептуальных предложений по комплексной застройке на границе исторического центра Санкт-Петербурга вблизи Большеохтинского моста и Смольного собора.

данная публикация описывает задание проекта, его контекст и разъясняет концепцию RMJM – создание нового шпиля , состоящего из пяти переплетенных между собой элементов-крыльев , которые поэтажно поворачиваются в плане вокруг своей оси по мере роста башни и утонения ее к верхушке, создавая новый динамичный символ для города.

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Emperor has worked with Thurrock’s fostering and adoption team to develop striking yet durable marketing campaigns. The objectives of the campaigns have been to raise the profile of the team, promote its services both locally and further afield, and to increase both the numbers and diversity of potential adopters. We have redesigned adverts, printed new marketing material including flyers, leaflets and folders and updated the website.

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Who needs adopting?Adoption is no longer just about babies: adoptive families are needed for a variety of children especially children of school age, children from minority ethnic backgrounds, sibling groups; children with behavioural problems and children who have a physical or learning disability. The children will come from a diverse range of backgrounds and their ages may range from birth to teenagers. All have one thing in common; they need a permanent adoptive family.

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Children need positive role models and Partners in Adoption, the adoption consortium for Thurrock, Southend and Havering councils, needs more people to think about becoming adoptive parents.

We want to find safe, caring, permanent families for siblings, for children over 2 years of age and especially for school age children. Every child deserves a home where they feel safe and cared for. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as

you’re over 21, or what your background is – whatever your culture, race, religion or sexuality, you can apply to adopt.

What’s important is that you have the room, empathy, patience, energy and determination to make a difference. Choosing to adopt is a huge commitment but we’ll ensure you receive all the guidance, information and support you need before and after adoption.

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Children need positive role models and Partners in Adoption, the adoption consortium for Thurrock, Southend and Havering councils, needs more people to think about becoming adoptive parents.

We want to find safe, caring, permanent families for siblings, for children over 2 years of age and especially for school age children. Every child deserves a home where they feel safe and cared for. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as

you’re over 21, or what your background is – whatever your culture, race, religion or sexuality, you can apply to adopt.

What’s important is that you have the room, empathy, patience, energy and determination to make a difference. Choosing to adopt is a huge commitment but we’ll ensure you receive all the guidance, information and support you need before and after adoption.


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Could you be someone who’s not going to give up on us?Children need positive role models and Partners in Adoption, the adoption consortium for Thurrock, Southend and Havering councils, needs more people to think about becoming adoptive parents.We want to find safe, caring, permanent families for siblings, for

children over 2 years of age and especially for school age children. Every child deserves a home where they feel safe and cared for. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you’re over 21, or what your background is – whatever your culture, race, religion or sexuality, you can apply to adopt. What’s important is that you have the room, empathy, patience, energy and determination to make a difference. Choosing to adopt is a huge commitment but we’ll ensure you receive all the guidance, information and support you need before and after adoption.


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84% of funds out-performed over a one year period*

86% out-performed over a three year period*

Outstandingperformance

Invista Real Estate Investment Management is the UK’s largest listed property fund manager. We aim to deliver superior returns from investment in real estate across a range of innovative funds providing investors with transparency and liquidity.

84% and 86% of funds under management out-performed their benchmarks over 1 and 3 years respectively (to 31 December 2006)*.

Past performance is not a guide to future performance and the past performance of property funds may not be the same as the performance of the property market as a whole. Our property funds are generally more liquid than direct property investments but property is a relatively illiquid asset class and more difficult to realise than equities and bonds. The value of property is a matter of a valuer’s opinion rather than one of fact.

Issued by Invista Real Estate Investment Management Limited. Registered office 33 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HZ. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number 04459443. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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For more information please contact Duncan Owen on:

Telephone +44 20 7153 9424Email [email protected] www.invistarealestate.com

2007 Property Fund Manager of the Year

Halifax Unit Linked Property Fund (Life)Monthly Investor FactsheetNovember 2008

Fund size1 £159.51m (part of a larger portfolio)

Ten largest holdings

Fund objecTiveTo provide long-term growth by investing in retail, office and industrial properties. The Fund may also finance developments and acquire land for development. The Fund is not invested in quoted property company shares and does not carry gearing.

invesTmenT approachInvests directly in property investments and doesn’t invest in property shares, Real •Estate Investment Trusts or property derivatives. Holds a portfolio of property investments that is diversified across the main •commercial property sectors and across UK regions, weighted in accordance with strategies designed to achieve optimum performance. Holds a mixture of property investments let on secure long leases and those offering •opportunities for active management. Actively managed property portfolio designed to achieve optimum performance •consistent with normal property investment risk.Achieves exposure to larger property investments through joint investment with other •Group-managed funds. Fund breakdown

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As at 31 October 2008Invista Real Estate Investment Management Limited is the investment manager of the Fund having been appointed by the product provider, Halifax Life.Unless otherwise stated all information is current at the time of issue but may be subject to change in the future.Unless otherwise stated any forecasts, other forward looking statements or opinions expressed within this factsheet are Invista’s own at the date of publication and may change. They should not be regarded as a guarantee of future performance.The performance data above refers to past performance and should not be seen as an indication of future returns. The past performance of property funds is not always represented by the performance of the property market as a whole. The value of property is a matter of a valuer’s opinion rather than one of fact and investments in property are relatively illiquid and more difficult to realise than equities or bonds. The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invested. Cash on deposit is secure, generally more accessible and provides greater certainty of growth.Unless otherwise stated, the source of information is Invista Real Estate Investment Management.Invista Real Estate Investment Management Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England and Wales. Registered Number 04459443. Registered office Exchequer Court, 33 St. Mary Axe, London EC3A 8AA, United Kingdom.INV-185

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The IPD Monthly Index shows that UK commercial property values fell by -4.3% in October 2008, making a total of -18.0% since 2007 year-end. Despite cuts in Base Rates, debt facilities remain scarce and borrowing costs remain high. UK economic prospects are poor in the short term; occupier demand has reduced and there is an increased risk of tenant failures. We expect better quality assets to recover more quickly than secondary properties and the Fund is reasonably positioned to benefit from this.

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Fund Managers Robert O’Hara Fiona Henniker-Major Launch date 05 Nov 2001 Annual Management Charges 0.5% to 1.45% (Dependent on product)

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EpistemApplying art not science

Stem cell scientists Epistem approached us, following their flotation on AiM to create a new visual identity and corporate brand to communicate the “pioneering” nature of their work to the domestic and international markets. Drawing on our multi-disciplinary skills we have designed printed sales and marketing materials, corporate investor communications, exhibition stands and support literature as well as online applications including presentations and a multi-lingual website.

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To control cell production in oncology and epithelial diseases

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Oncology >

Epithelial diseases >

Discovery platform:

Stem cell expertise >

Profile gene expression

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Test > in vivo efficacy

Partnerships:

License: Well-characterised

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Discovery: Identify novel

>target in cancer stem cells

Contact information:

Jeffrey Moore, Ph.D.

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Company overview

Epistem Holdings Plc is a biotechnology

company (LSE:EHP) based in Manchester,

UK developing innovative products and

services in the areas of oncology and

epithelial diseases. The Company is applying

its expertise in epithelial stem cell biology

and gene expression profiling to develop

novel therapeutics, biomarkers, and contract

research services.

Emerging protein therapeutics

Epistem is discovering the key regulators

of adult epithelial stem cells and developing

protein therapeutics that control cell

production in the areas of oncology, oncology

supportive care (mucositis, alopecia), and

epithelial disease.

We have applied our discovery platform

of expert knowledge of the behaviour

of adult epithelial stem cells alongside

high-resolution gene expression analysis

to identify genes from which to identify

soluble stem cell regulators. Production,

purification, and testing of proteins is

underway in our industry-standard in vivo

functional stem cell assays.

Lead candidates that have demonstrated

robust and reproducible in vivo activity

are emerging from the recombinant

proteins for further characterisation in

disease-specific models.

Oncology collaboration: cancer stem cells

Epistem is leveraging its discovery platform

to identify novel targets/pathways in the

area of cancer stem cells. This emerging

area of oncology focuses on rare and

less-differentiated tumour stem cells that

are resistant to cancer therapeutics.

Cancer stem cells are thought to retain the

ability to self-renew, making more identical

daughter cells, rather than differentiating into

mature cells. Comparing normal to cancerous

self-renewal pathways is intended to reveal

new targets in oncology and also new

pathways to expand the renewal capabilities

of normal epithelial tissues.

Partnerships

Epistem intends to advance its candidate

therapeutics through the proof-of-concept

stage in preclinical development and then

to partner further development with drug

companies.

Epistem will also enter into discovery

partnerships with drug companies, initially in

the area of oncology and cancer stem cells.

This partnership is particularly attractive

since more than 80% of adult cancers are

of epithelial origin.

Leveraging combined business model

The Novel Therapies team identifies and

produces candidate regulator proteins

for evaluation in the Company’s industry-

standard preclinical efficacy assays. In

this way Epistem leverages its combined

business model to advance protein

theapeutics to the stage of well-characterised

preclinical candidates.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Preclinical Models for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Summary:Epistem’s IBD platform is an

integrated offering that efficiently

progresses novel agents through

discovery and the preclinical phase.

The platform incorporates:

Target validation.•In vitro• compound testing.

In vivo• efficacy assessment.

using:

Acute and chronic IBD models.•

Epistem aims to deliver high quality

preclinical data that is both credible

and reliable, making the decision to

progress to the clinical phase more

precise.

Inflammatory bowel disease describes

two separate diseases: Crohn’s disease

and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both are

characterised by chronic inflammation of

the gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa, resulting

in ulceration, mucosal bleeding and

diarrhoea. Disease is accompanied by

reduced nutritional status and weight loss,

and can be associated with a higher risk of

developing certain gastrointestinal cancers.

The histopathology and molecular basis of

Crohn’s disease and UC are very different,

with the immune response of UC that of a

Th2-type, involving cytokines such as IL-4,

IL-5 and IL-13. In contrast, Crohn’s displays

characteristics of a Th1-type response,

dependent on the production of IL-12,

TNF-a and IFN-g.

Epistem’s IBD platform combines a

comprehensive range of assays and

analyses. As IBD is a multi-factorial chronic

disease, it is impossible to provide a model

that truly represents the clinical situation.

However, by providing a range of models,

we can give a good indication of the

suitability of new therapeutics for treatment

of IBD.

Upon completion of each discovery

programme, Epistem strives to deliver a

comprehensive data package that clarifies

in vitro and in vivo efficacy, progressing

a potential therapeutic agent through the

following phases:

Target validation

Epistem has access to human diseased

tissue (e.g. Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis) and

expertise in the following areas:

Immunohistochemistry.•

Image analysis using the Ariol•

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Analysis System (Applied Imaging Corp).

Histometric data using the •

Zeiss AxioHOME® system.

Gene expression profiling (qRT-PCR).•

Using these analyses, expression of the

target gene or protein in diseased tissue

can be confirmed and quantified.

In vitro compound testing

T cell/B cell interaction model

An in vitro model to study the activation of B

cells by activated T cells, relevant to Th2-type

pathologies, such as ulcerative colitis.

In vivo models

Epistem has a range of in vivo models to

assess agents with different modes of action.

Initially agents are tested in the acute models:

DSS•

TNBS•

Oxazolone (in development)•

The most potent agents are then selected

and progressed to the chronic models as

a final efficacy validation step.

Chronic DSS•

T-cell transfer (in development)•

IL-10 knockout•

Correlation between MPO activity and colitis (TNBS). Grouped diarrhoea and faecal occult blood incidents (DSS).

Epistem Limited 48 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9XX, UK

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Drug-induced changes in gene expression measured in single hairs.

Plucked Hair Biomarker PlatformTo Guide Drug Development

Summary:The Biomarker division at Epistem provides services to drug development companies using its plucked hair biomarker technology.

Drug induced changes in gene expression (mRNA) can be measured from a single hair.

Epistem’s biomarker technology applies to drugs that target intracellular signalling pathways in oncology and other therapeutic areas.

The Company’s focus lies with designing biomarker strategies for compounds in preclinical and clinical development:

Pharmacodynamics: • measure the biological effect drug has on target and generate mechanism of action (MOA) data.

Drug exposure:• Measure drug level and time required to effect targeted signalling pathways.

Dose scheduling:• Measure duration of drug effects over dose range and time.

Company Overview

Epistem is a biotechnology company (LSE: EHP) based in Manchester, UK commercialising its expertise in epithelial stem cells.

The Company is applying its expertise in epithelial stem cell biology and gene expression profiling to develop novel therapeutics, biomarkers, and contract research services.

Plucked Hair Biomarkers

Plucked hairs offer an attractive surrogate tissue for biomarkers.

Sample collection is minimally invasive, with the bulb of cells at the end of plucked hairs providing a relevant surrogate tissue for drug development in oncology. Solid epithelial tumours account for over 80% of adult cancers.

The hair follicle is highly sensitive to drug effects

Epistem co-founder, Professor Chris Potten, is a world-renowned expert in the behaviour of epithelial stem cells. He discovered that very low levels of radiation (0.01 – 0.1 Gy) induces apoptosis in the stem cells of the hair follicle.

From this finding, a series of experimental models demonstrating a dose-linear response of the hair follicle to toxicity were developed by Professor Potten’s laboratory.

Key Benefits:Minimally invasive procedure.•

Multiple independent samplings •before, during and after treatment.

Samples stable for shipping.•

Drugs reach highly vascularised •hair follicle.

Bulb of epithelial cells at end of •plucked hair provide a relevant reference for solid tumours, which account for 80% of adult cancers.

Highly sensitive technology for •pathway analysis across a range of therapeutic areas.

Epistem’s biomarker platform is based on its foundation in epithelial stem cell biology and its extensive experience of measuring gene expression changes, in small amounts of epithelial tissues, in response to drugs.

This minimally invasive technology is used by our Clients to measure drug-induced changes in gene expression and provide valuable information for decision-making in the critical pathway of drug development.

Extract RNA from single hairs.

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What we offer our consultantsVEGA consultants have the opportunity to apply their particular skills and domain expertise to influence corporate decision makers and impact strategic policy. VEGA works directly alongside our clients, as well as contributing to large consortiums charged with transforming major national initiatives.

To ensure that we remain relevant and of value to our clients, VEGA has created an environment that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. This, offered with the financial stability afforded us as part of the Finmeccanica group of companies, means that valid business ideas are given the appropriate backing and support to enable them to succeed.

We also recognise that each individual has their own aspirations for personal development. VEGA therefore offers a range of career options that enable consultants to enhance individual niche capabilities, embrace the challenge of business development, and take on the responsibility of a management role. We recognise and support all these ambitions and look to retain a rich mix of skills and capabilities that will continue to support our clients’ evolving business requirements.

VEGA faces an exciting future. We are proud of our people and of the work they do. Should you feel that you can contribute to VEGA’s future and at the same time take the opportunity to fulfil your professional ambitions, we would like to hear from you. You can contact VEGA through the careers section of our website or simply by e-mailing: [email protected].“I am in my element, developing

new approaches to complex challenges, as well as mentoring other architects as they learn to apply their skills to the real world.”

Alan RoweI am an Enterprise Architect who has worked in the domain of IT-enabled business change for 40 years. I regard myself as a specialist in the methods and tools used to analyse complex business and technical change. Working at VEGA has afforded me a unique challenge: applying enterprise architecture techniques to manage the complexity of large-scale Systems-of-Systems, where the ‘enterprise’ is made up of multiple, independent organisations with different, and often competing, agendas. I have worked with VEGA in the two sectors at the forefront of this latest evolution, Defence and Space, and am in my element, developing new approaches to complex challenges, as well as mentoring other architects as they learn to apply their skills to the real world.

A chance to shape the way ahead.

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FinmeccanicaSecuring the future

Following the takeover of VEGA by Finmeccanica, an international company focused on IT for the Ministry of Defence and the Government, we created three distinct visual identities for the different lines of business (VEGA, Selex and VEGA Space). Each retained an element of the parent company’s brand, whilst building an individual style that worked across all communications online and offline.

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VEGA in Space

Expert advice.Pragmatic solutions.

VEGA is one of the leading names in the European Space sector, working with Space agencies, satellite operators and manufacturers worldwide. We support the full programme lifecycle to ensure that the design, development and operation of Space missions meet the programme goals. We employ over 300 highly-qualified staff in the Space domain, working world-wide,from our companies in the UK, Germany, France and Spain. We have a first-class reputation for innovation and pragmatism, providing consulting and engineering services and developing technology solutions to help guarantee the success of our clients’ space programmes and initiatives.

VEGA is one of Europe’s largest independent service providers and supports the entire mission lifecycle through:

System studies - feasibility, modelling and requirement definition

Development - design, implementation, AIV and systems integration

Operations - mission planning and analysis, spacecraft analysis, flight dynamics, spacecraft engineering, spacecraft operations, spacecraft control centres and TT&C ground station systems, science and archiving support

Support - procurement, training, simulations and security

Exploitation - business consulting, market analysis, strategic and partnership advice

With over 300 space domain experts, VEGA’s areas of expertise covers a wide range of activities, these include:

Spacecraft and payload operations System engineering and procurement Simulation development Ground station systems development Mission control and planning Payload data systems and user tools Space training services Information security

Main Space ContractsCNES Co-prime for CGIS frame contract Venµs payload data system design and development

Pleiades payload data catalogue system Image ordering and querying tools Manpower services support

DLR Command and display software Mission planning and analysis tools Ground segment analysis and design Space data communications Satellite operations engineering Ground station management and support Columbus training services support

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Securing the future

VEGA is at the heart of the Government

Connect programme, providing specialist

support to help create and roll out a

private, secure, managed network for

English and Welsh Local Authorities to

support better strategic collaboration

between themselves and central

government.

What is Government Connect?

Government Connect is a strategic partnership between

central government departments and the local government

community that is delivering a private, secure, managed

network for English and Welsh Local Authorities.

As part of the UK Government’s ‘Transformational

Government: Enabled by Technology’ IT strategy and shared

services agenda, Government Connect was established to

create and roll out a secure IT infrastructure to support better

collaboration between central and local government.

This is intended to enabling local and central government to

share sensitive information online, quickly, easily, accurately

and in real time. It also provides secure email and data

exchange for local government employees, so that they can

transmit and access sensitive information appropriately.

Government Connect partners include the Department

for Work and Pensions (DWP), Communities and Local

Government (CLG), the Department for Children, Schools and

Families (DCSF) and the Local Government Association (LGA),

who have collectively invested £33m in the programme.

How VEGA has helped

VEGA began providing specialist support to Government

Connect in November 2006, undertaking an independent

system assurance task, which contributed significantly to a

major programme re-organisation. Four months later, VEGA’s

team was extended to provide Government Connect with

critical resources that understood and had experience of

secure system delivery and rollout.

Government ConnectSELEX Systems Integration is a Prime Contracting and Systems Integration business that now incorporates the long-established training capability of VEGA, VEGA Deutschland and VEGA France. We have evolved a dedicated Training Solutions team that has nearly two decades’ experience of enabling organisations to transform their training and enhance their capability.

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