June 15 2009
New research from the City of London Corporation: City’s ICT
Infrastructure still world class
New research published today by the City of London Corporation
shows that businesses rate the City of London’s Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure "as good as anywhere
in the world."
The report was carried out by SAMI Consulting, which interviewed
over 60 people in both small and large businesses in the City and
its fringe areas.
The report highlighted five areas which are particularly
important to the financial services industry: network connectivity;
data centre capability; electrical power supplies; security and
resilience; and skills.
The research showed that the City’s network connectivity and
data centres are fully fit for purpose and should cope comfortably
with future developments. However, significant investment will be
needed to ensure that the electrical power supply to the City keeps
up with rising future demand.
Stuart Fraser, Chairman of Policy of the City
of London, said:
"ICT infrastructure may be less visible than roads or trains,
but it is every bit as important. I am delighted that this report
confirms that the City offers the world-class ICT services which
businesses rightly expect in a leading financial centre."
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Notes to Editors
- An Assessment of the City’s ICT infrastructure
is available to download here:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/researchpublications/
- About Stuart Fraser: Stuart Fraser is
Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee of the City of
London Corporation.
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- About the City of London Corporation: The City
of London Corporation provides local government services for the
Square Mile, the financial and commercial heart of Britain. The
Corporation works nationally and internationally to maintain and
enhance the City as a world-leading international financial and
business centre. It also serves London and the UK with special
responsibilities such as the Barbican Arts Centre, the Central
Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, 10,000 acres of open space
including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest, three wholesale food
markets, three inner-London City Academies, the City Bridge Trust,
economic regeneration programmes in neighbouring boroughs and
acting as London’s Port Health Authority.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- About SAMI Consulting:
SAMI was founded at the University of St Andrews in 1989 to take
Shell’s expertise in strategic management to a global audience.
Since 1989 over 160 projects have been delivered worldwide,
focusing on future proofing eg scenario planning, horizon scanning,
strategic futures, mentoring, training of managers, using futures
in work force planning, corporate governance, organisation
development, change management and in the wider sustainability
agenda. Since 2002, SAMI has been co-owned by the University of St
Andrews and the Fellows, former top managers who can empathise with
client leaders through shared experience. They are supported by a
wide range of Principals and Associates with specialist expertise.
SAMI Consulting works in the public, private and voluntary sectors,
in the UK, and globally – 28 countries at the last count. Client
benefits range from multi-billion profits change to winning market
leadership. Our clients say for instance “You have taught our
company to think”.
Visit
the SAMI consulting website
- Press enquiries:
Laura Citron in the City of London press office:
T: 020 7332 1835
M: 07784 295 736
E :
laura.citron@cityoflondon.gov.uk