Mike Barnard, 23 September 2008
Graduates wanting to work in IT will be at the forefront of emerging technology if they join a UK business.

Women in Technology reports research has shown small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) are realising the benefits new technology can bring and pushing developments further.

IT trade association CompTIA claims more than half of UK SMBs regard new technology as crucial to their future and two thirds are ‘constantly evolving their technology strategies.

Matthew Poyiadgi, CompTIA's European vice-president, told Women in Technology: "UK businesses are significantly ahead of the game when it comes to emerging technologies.

"This is largely due to their employees. Nearly three-quarters of UK SMBs say that their IT staff are on top of new technologies. In the US and Canada approximately half have the same confidence in their people."

UK businesses are also showing their green credentials with 37 percent putting environmentally-friendly practices as a priority.