BT Group is one of Europe's leading providers of telecommunications services. Its principal activities include local, national and international telecommunications services, higher-value broadband and internet products and services, and IT solutions.In the UK, BT serves over 20 million business and residential customers with more than 29 million exchange lines, as well as providing network services to other licensed operators. Additional information on BT is available on the Internet at www.bt.com

Since 1949, Sandia National Laboratories has developed science-based technologies that support national security. Today, over 272 million Americans depend on Sandia's technology solutions to solve national and global threats to peace and freedom. Through science and technology, people, infrastructure, and partnerships, Sandia's mission is to meet national needs in five key areas: Nuclear Weapons, Nonproliferation and Assessments, Military Technologies and Applications, Energy and Infrastructure Assurance and Homeland Security. Sandia is a government-owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility. Lockheed Martin manages Sandia for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. For more information, visit www.sandia.gov .

Lockheed Martin is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and is a global enterprise principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's core businesses are systems integration, space, aeronautics, and technology services. Both Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company use software tools provided by Alignent Software. For more information on Lockheed Martin, visit their web site at www.lmco.com .

Honeywell is a US$25-billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; power generation systems; specialty chemicals; fibers; plastics; and electronic and advanced materials. Honeywell employs approximately 120,000 people in 95 countries. Additional information on Honeywell is available on the Internet at www.honeywell.com .

Electrolux is the world's largest producer of appliances and equipment for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. Electrolux is also one of the largest producers in the world of similar equipment for professional users. No appliance manufacturer has a wider scope of solutions, nor the experience to back them up, than the Electrolux Group. We help consumers manage their homes and gardens with a wealth of novel and reliable appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. Our Professional equipment helps businesses grow bigger and more productive with advanced, durable and efficient products and solutions

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Corning is a global, high-technology company that has been changing the world through research and technological innovation for more than 150 years. It is this commitment to leading-edge technologies that has positioned the company as a world leader in harnessing the interplay between light and glass in telecommunications and in realising the potential of advanced materials in information display, environmental products and other specialty material industries. Additional information on Corning can be found at www.corning.com .

The UK Government Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) is tasked with the ambition of creating 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. The DTI help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity. The DTI champions UK business at home and abroad. and invests heavily in world-class science and technology. The DTI also protects the rights of working people and consumers and stands up for fair and open markets in the UK, Europe and the world.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing and service. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX), of Hartford, Conn., which provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries. To learn more about Sikorsky, visit their web site at www.sikorsky.com .

The Boeing Company is the world's largest manufacturer of satellites, commercial jetliners and military aircraft. The company is also a global market leader in missile defence, human space flight and launch services. Total company revenues for 2002 were $54.1 billion. Boeing is organised into five major units: Air Traffic Management, Boeing Capital Corporation, Commercial Airplanes, Connexion by Boeing, and Integrated Defence Systems. Both Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Integrated Deafens Systems are using software tools provided by Strateva. Additional information on Boeing is available on the Internet at www.boeing.com

Invensys is a global leader in production technology, helping improve productivity, performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of their industries and applications. Invensys works closely with customers to increase performance of production assets, maximisze return on investment in production and data management technologies and remove cost and cash from the supply chain. Invensys operates in more than 60 countries, with its headquarters in London. For more information, visit their website at http://www.invensys.com .

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre is a scientific establishment belonging to the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC). The UK ATC aims to help keep the UK at the forefront of world astronomy by providing a UK focus for the design, production and promotion of state of the art astronomical technology. Its scientists also carry out observational and theoretical research into exciting fundamental questions such as the origins of planets and of galaxies.

TNO is a knowledge organisation for companies, government bodies and public organisations with some 5,000 employees targeted to develop and apply knowledge. TNO provide's contract research and specialist consultancy as well as grant licences for patents and specialist software.TNO holds a prominent position in international science and develops new knowledge together with universities and the technology top institutes. TNO also participates in a large number of projects within the European Union's R&D programme. Thanks to this development of knowledge, TNO is always able to offer its clients the latest high-quality knowledge. Our expertise is applied in the assignments we carry out for our clients - including many in the innovative SME sector.

The Faraday Partnerships, established in 1997, are business-driven, knowledge base/industry partnerships recognised nationally as centers of expertise and collaboration in their sectors of technology. Since their inception, they have expanded to 24 partnerships including Products with Interdependent Mechanical and Electronic parts (PRIME), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Particle and Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), and Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). PRIME Faraday Partnerships is a UK-based group focusing primarily on using university researchers, and uniting science & technology and corporate entities together to create an efficient process of development. Additional information on Faraday Partnerships is available on the Internet at www.faradaypartnerships.org.uk .

Central Europe's largest mobile phone operator, Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC) has more than 3.7 million subscribers to its services, offered under the Era brand. Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa Sp. z o.o. (PTC), (), increased its market share to 36.2% in the second quarter of 2003, thereby strengthening its leading position in the mobile telephony market in Poland. By the end of the second quarter of 2003, the number of PTC's customers had increased to 5.6 million (a growth of 360,000). This increase is 32.8% higher than in the corresponding period of last year. Additional information on Era is available on the Internet at www.era.pl

BAE SYSTEMS designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, C4ISR, electronic systems, guided weapons and a range of other defence products, many of these with international partners. Key skills include systems integration, complex software and hardware development and advanced manufacturing.In aviation, the company takes a leading role in joint programmes for military and civil aircraft such as Eurofighter, Joint Strike Fighter and Airbus in partnership with the world's other leading aircraft companies. For the world's navies it offers a leading ship design capability, building frigates, submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as radar, missiles, C4ISR systems and torpedoes. It is the prime contractor for the U.K. Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers, the new Type 45 destroyers and the Astute class nuclear-powered attack submarine more information about BAE is available from www.baesystems.com.

Corus is a leading international metal company which combines world renowned expertise with local service. The headquarters are in London, with four divisions and operations worldwide. The company has manufacturing operations in many countries, with major plants in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Norway and the USA.  In addition a network of sales offices and service centres spans the globe. The shares are listed on the London, New York and Amsterdam stock exchanges. In 2003 Corus generated turnover of £8.0 billion and produced  19 million tonnes of steel and delivered over 0.5mt of aluminium. At the end of December 2003 Corus had 49,400 employees. More information about Corus is available from www.corus.com .

Philips Medical Systems delivers one of the world's most robust portfolios of medical systems for faster and more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Philips product line includes best-in-class technologies in X-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, PET, radiation oncology systems, patient monitoring, information management and resuscitation products, as well as a range of services which include asset management, training and education, business consultancy, financial services and e-care business services. Philips Medical Systems has pro forma sales of Euro 6.5 billion, is represented in more than 100 countries and employs over 22,000 people. All products are backed by Philips worldwide network of research and development and sales and service organisations. Philips Medical Systems is part of Royal Philips Electronics, one of the worlds largest electronics companies. (more information about Philips Medical can be found at: www.medical.philips.com .

Panasonic and Technics are brand names for Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd. of Japan (MEI), one of the World's largest manufacturers of consumer electronics and ranked 3rd on the Fortune 500 Electronics & Electrical Equipment Index. The company was founded in 1918 in Osaka, Japan by Konosuke Matsushita and has grown from just 3 employees to over 260,000 people worldwide.

The Meyn company with its headquarters in Oostzaan, the Netherlands, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of systems and equipment for the poultry and convenience food processing industry.

Meyn, founded in 1959, is represented worldwide by a network of subsidiaries in over 20 countries and Meyn is dedicated to supporting poultry processors worldwide in their daily effort to improve their performance when dealing with the challenges presented by the market and society. To address this, Meyn provides the industry with intelligent, situation-specific and responsible solutions that include all the knowledge, equipment, systems and services that are critical for success. More information about Meyn can be found at www.meyn.nl