CNET Networks UK announces 2005 technology awards finalists
CNET Networks UK, a leading technology publishing company, today announced the finalists for the third annual CNET Networks UK Technology Awards.
The awards recognise innovation, application and excellence in technology and business. The list of finalists has been selected from the many entries received by the Awards Judging Council comprising senior practitioners and experts from the technology industry and media.
The finalists have been announced for the following categories:
- Public Sector Technology Project of the year
- Financial Services Technology Project of the Year
- Retail/Leisure Sector Technology Project of the Year
- Telecommunications Sector Technology Project of the Year
- Infrastructure Technology Product of the Year
- Mobile Product or Initiative of the Year
- Networking/Storage Product of the Year
- Security Product of the Year
- Open Source Initiative of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to Software Development
- Technology PR Campaign of the Year
- Technology Marketing Campaign of the Year
- CIO of the Year
The complete list of finalists is available at: www.cnetnetworks.co.uk/awards.
Commenting on the awards, Tom Bureau, Managing Director of CNET Networks UK, said "It's a pleasure to recognise and honour the players and products that are shaping the future of the UK technology industry. We have received our highest number of entries to the awards this year, and have been impressed by the quality of the nominated products and projects. This reflects the great achievements and growing success of this fast-paced industry."
Additionally, an award will be presented for Outstanding Contribution to the UK Technology Industry in recognition of the individual who has provided unique vision and leadership to the entire industry over the past year. This award is voted for by the audiences of www.silicon.com and www.zdnet.co.uk - the UK's leading technology websites. Readers can vote for the winner of this award until 2 September at www.cnetnetworks.co.uk/awards.
The awards winners will be announced at the annual CNET Networks UK Technology Awards gala dinner, held in association with the fifth annual UK Technology Summit, at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel London on 27 September. The evening offers an exclusive opportunity to celebrate success in the UK technology industry and network with some of the most respected and influential people from that community. For information about attending the event, please call 020 7021 1101.
About CNET Networks UK
CNET Networks UK is a part of CNET Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET) a leading interactive publishing company headquartered in the US, with offices in 12 countries globally. The UK office was established in 2003. CNET Networks UK focuses on the business technology and consumer entertainment categories through five UK-focused websites: Builder UK, silicon.com, ZDNet.co.uk, CNET.co.uk and GameSpot UK. CNET Networks UK also delivers one-to-one services through its direct marketing arm CNET Direct; and events through the European Technology Forum.
