29.09.2005
The DTI has awarded Brighton based e-DBA Limited, a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant worth over £60,000. This is the first grant to be awarded to a technology company in Brighton in the last four years.
E-DBA, which provides support and IT services to organisations such as The Economist and Friends Provident, using oracle, unix and Linux based systems, teamed up with the University of Brighton to apply for the fund. It will now be able to employ a top class graduate to develop new products and services, along with free specialist consultancy and use of resources from the University of Brighton for the next two years.
Phil Ashford, from the University of Brighton, worked with Justin Hudd, MD of e-DBA and the KTP team at the university to produce the successful bid. Bob Howlett, Director for KTP at the university said: "A common problem with growing technology companies such as e-DBA is finding the skills and funds required to push the company forwards in terms of innovation and development. Working with the university through KTP can give companies a competitive advantage".
Justin Hudd from e-DBA added, "This award will allow us to show real innovation in marketplace where we compete with companies like Oracle, BT and Fujitsu. They may have the size, but we’re leading the way".
Phil Ashford from the University of Brighton said: "I believe that the KTP scheme is ideal in providing the research and development resource for technology SMEs without compromising their commitment to business development and customer service. E-DBA should be very proud to have put in such a strong application".
For further information on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership, please contact Phil Ashford at p.s.ashford@brighton.ac.uk. For more information on e-DBA, please contact Justin Hudd on justin.hudd@e-dba.com.
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