| Hi-tech industry has a vital role to play in the | | | | Jennifer Carlton, programme manager at Intellect, |
| development of the UK's economy, Intellect has | | | | said: "Coming out of the recession, Intellect believes |
| claimed. | | | | that the technology industry will be at the core of |
| The technology group suggested that people | | | | new growth in the UK, offering a better balanced |
| following IT career paths will be at the forefront of | | | | economy. |
| Britain's efforts to recover from the recession. | | | | "Creative industries and hi-tech manufacturers will |
| As the finance and manufacturing sectors struggle, | | | | offer the UK economy significant areas of growth if |
| economic growth could come from the information | | | | the right policy framework is adopted and if the |
| and communication technology sector, the | | | | sector is properly supported. |
| organisation forecast. | | | | |