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UKtech50: John Harris on the role of IT leaders in the UK IT economy

UKtech50: John Harris on the role of IT leaders in the UK IT economy

Date: Nov 30, 2011

Computer Weekly has launched the second annual UKtech50, the definitive list of the real movers and shakers in UK IT - the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the creation of a high-tech economy. The UKtech50 list will be decided by a judging panel representing every area of the UK IT profession – and this year we also asked readers to vote on who they think should top the list.

The judging panel has been chosen to represent different perspectives within IT – so each individual is acting both as an impartial and expert judge, as well as an advocate for their area of interest.

In this UKtech50 video, judge John Harris gives his views on the state of UK IT and the role of IT leaders in the UK economy.

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