IFS is a public company (OMX STO: IFS) founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a fully-integrated, component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. The company has more than 2,000 customers in more than 50 countries and focuses on seven main industries: aerospace & defense, utilities & telecom, manufacturing, process industries, automotive, retail & wholesale distribution, and construction contracting & service management. IFS has 2,700 employees and net revenue in 2008 was SKr 2.5 billion.

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and datacentres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations “make the most of their energy™”.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is a global leader in the services you need to meet regulatory requirements around the world -- ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 registration, CMDCAS Recognized Registrat for Canada, certification assessments for Europe (CE Marking for MDD and IVDD) and Japan (PAL), InMetro certification for Brazil, SFDA Application Services for China, IEC 60601 with the CB Scheme and NRTL, Biocompatibility Testing to ISO 10993, USP and MHLW standards, and FDA 510(k) Third Party Reviews for the United States.

With UL at your side, you have indisputable access to multiple markets -- both existing and emerging -- with the efficiencies of working with one service provider. And our experts will help you anticipate and understand the ever-evolving and complex regulations inherent in the medical industry so your products and business can perform at State-of-the-Art both today and tomorrow. ul.com/medical
 

By enabling more content, mobility and capabilities than ever before, Intel gives you the advantage in a rapidly changing world. With advanced silicon building blocks, industry standard platforms, modular infrastructure solutions and ecosystem support, Intel can help you deliver a more compelling digital lifestyle. Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

Imaginatik is the leading provider of enterprise crowdsourcing software and services. Based on more than a decade of research and customer interaction, Imaginatik’s Idea Central is a Web 2.0 environment that allows customers to solve their own problems, with their own network of employees, customers and suppliers. http://www.imaginatik.com

Leeds University Business School has developed fast as a global force in management education and research, with a global reach reflected in a diverse student base from over 50 countries, with partners in key areas of economic development, and a strong research base of academics in the UK top 10. As a faculty of an elite research-intensive University, the Business School takes an increasingly cross-disciplinary approach to teaching and research, to include areas as diverse as engineering, healthcare, maths, design, ethics, communications, law, psychology, East Asia studies, and transport. Our International Business research is consistently ranked at the top of global research.

INVEST Essex provides confidential advice and practical support to companies wanting to establish a presence or expand in the UK. We promote Essex as an outstanding business destination and help existing and potential investors make the most of our strategic location, thriving business environment and quality of life.

Essex is an inspired choice for any business - for a European headquarters or UK office, an R&D centre, distribution or service facilities, whether you're starting up, or relocating a growing business.

INVEST Essex is a service delivered by Essex County Council.

Hammonds is a full service International law firm operating from the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Brussels and China, comprising approximately 700 lawyers. The recent Legal Week annual client satisfaction survey comments "Hammonds seems to have discovered the Holy Grail of top quality advice at a reasonable cost".