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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Destiny Wireless Plc
GUILDFORD, England, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In the news release, "Destiny CEO Wins Ernst & Young Top Entrepreneur Award" issued on 29 Jun 2007 00:01 BST, by Destiny Wireless Plc over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the phone number for Destiny Wireless Plc should have been +44-(0)8458-55-88-55 and not +44-(0)8548-55-88-55 as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. Complete, corrected release follows: - With Photo Edward Belgeonne, Chief Executive and founder of Destiny Wireless Plc, has won a top accolade at the regional final of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year awards. He was selected ahead of 32 other finalists to be named Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Science and Technology category. The award was presented at a special ceremony held at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole Hotel. The CEO of the multimillion pound digital communications business was commended by an independent judging panel for his 'innovative products' and 'strategic direction.' Destiny specialises in digital pen and paper technology that helps organisations with mobile workforces to transform their operational efficiency and productivity. Edward, 45, said: "It's a real honour to be chosen for such a prestigious award. It's also a tribute to the passion and hard work of the great people who work with me at Destiny." The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program is firmly established as the benchmark for world-class business leaders, acknowledging their contribution to the global economy and their extraordinary achievements. Nick Powell, Ernst & Young's entrepreneurial specialist, said: "The success achieved by Edward Belgeonne is testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and flair alive in the region, and highlights his drive and determination to succeed in today's competitive global market place. Each year, the quality of the finalists in the program never fails to impress, and I wish the winning entrepreneurs all the success at the national final in October." Derek Harris, chairman of the independent judging panel and chief executive of Aston Science Park said: "This year's candidates are truly exceptional, and the businesses which they have developed and nurtured are a credit to them. Edward Belgeonne has demonstrated real innovation and impressive leadership qualities. He has built a highly successful business, based on a focused strategy, great products and entrepreneurial passion." The winners will now go through to the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national finals held in London on 1 October at The Grosvenor House Hotel, to compete with the other regional award recipients from across the UK. Notes for Editors: About Destiny(R) Destiny(R) is the registered trademark for Destiny Wireless plc, a world leader in the delivery of Digital Pen and Paper technology using Anoto Functionality(TM) to the business market. Destiny is a global partner of Anoto Group AB and its country agent in the UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Destiny helps organisations with mobile workforces to transform their operational efficiency and productivity, and advance their carbon-neutral performance - without capital outlay or significant change to working practices. Its solutions encompass smart phones, other compatible devices and web-based tools for the efficient collection and management of data from the field, effective job push and allocation, resource management, intelligent scheduling and asset tracking. Destiny solutions are used extensively for applications in the public sector, healthcare, service, sales, maintenance, inspection and construction. Destiny(R) enabled Edmund Nuttall to win the 2007 Quality in Construction Award for Excellence in ICT. For further information, please visit: www.destinywireless.co.uk or call: 08458-55-88-55. About Ernst & Young Ernst & Young has been defining the world's best business leaders through the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) awards programme for more than 20 years. The programme was founded by Ernst & Young in the US in 1986 and the programme now take place in over 40 countries across the globe, providing entrants with access to an unparalleled business network. UK National Entrepreneur Of The Year 2007 Tim Richards, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Vue Entertainment Holdings Ltd competed with the world's best business leaders for the title of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year, at the sixth annual awards ceremony in Monte Carlo this month. The title was won by Guy Laliberté, founder of Canada's Cirque du Soleil. UK Entrepreneur Of The Year operates in four regions (Scotland, the North Region, the South-Region and London) and regional award winners progress to a national final. EOY 2007 is co-sponsored by the London Stock Exchange. The awards are endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry, the British Chamber of Commerce, the Design Council, the Institute of Directors, the Young Presidents' Organisation and the Community Action Network. The EOY 2007 south region judges panel is chaired by Derek Harris, chief executive of AstonSciencePark. For further information visit www.eoy.co.uk A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA Photowire. It can be viewed at www.mediapoint.press.net or www.prnewswire.co.uk.






