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- Fareham based company New Net has launched a fast access broadband service in Portsmouth which offers up to 24Mbps service to users linked to Portsmouth Central exchange, far exceeding what a standard BT user can expect of 8Mbps.
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a global healthcare company, has its UK manufacturing site in Havant.
- IBM has its UK Head Office in Portsmouth’s North Harbour.
- Affinion International, which provides ID fraud protection services, is a significant employer in the area with over 350 employees.
- The University's recruitment team Purple Door have placed over 400 students and graduates in employment since its creation in 2006 and has over 1500 students engaging with the service.
- Monochrome Media has developed Video Podcasting as a new medium for the University of Portsmouth to recruit prospective students. This venture promises to be the one of the first uses of this technology by any university in Europe.
- Portsmouth based company Bladez Toyz is the winning business from this summers ITV 1’s Tycoon show which is the brain child of business guru Peter Jones of Dragons Den fame.
Testimonials
“Bladez Toyz is committed to creating inspiring design and supplying unique, innovative products to the global market. Our technology prides itself on a reliable and skilful performance for our customers in the adult and corporate sectors. This will be achieved through exclusivity of territories and new product development based here in Portsmouth.”
Iain Morgan
Managing Director
Bladez Toys