Developing the Future

Thanks to David at SixtySecondView for pointing me towards this year's Developing The Future report on the future of IT in the UK. Sponsored by Microsoft, with City University, the British Computer Society and Intellect, the trade association for the UK high tech industry. It has contributions from Will Hutton, Julie Meyer, Digby Jones, and others. Key findings - the Knowledge economy will soon contribute 50% of UK GDP; London will overtake New York as a financial centre and will have a growing role as an innovation hub driving eonomic growth in the UK; Private Sector investment on intangible assets now equals that in tangible assets (£127bn pa); the IT industry faces a skills shortage; the UK needs appropriate intellectual property rights to support innovation in the digital age.

(Not sure about that last one...)

So, with proper government support, the IT industry can drive a prosperous future for Britain. It says here.
Actually, a good read although the sponsors and purpose need to be kept in mind.