The awards winners will be announced at the annual CNET Networks UK Technology Awards gala dinner, held in association with the fifth annual UK Technology Summit, at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel London on September 27^th.

The awards recognise innovation, application and excellence in technology and business. The list of finalists has been selected from the many entries received by the Awards Judging Council comprising senior practitioners and experts from the technology industry and media.

The complete list of finalists is available at: www.cnetnetworks.co.uk/awards.

Additionally, an award will be presented for Outstanding Contribution to the UK Technology Industry in recognition of the individual who has provided unique vision and leadership to the entire industry over the past year. This award is voted for by the audiences of www.silicon.com and www.zdnet.co.uk – the UK’s leading technology websites. Readers can vote for the winner of this award until September 2^nd at www.cnetnetworks.co.uk/awards.

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