American hi-tech companies are in London in force to offer advice.

BBC: UK takes on the Internet World

The Prince seems genuinely enthusiastic about helping to boost East London as a centre of hi-tech endeavour.

BBC: Tech City - by Royal Appointment

Getting one of Europe's most high profile technology leaders to take on what has been a relatively low profile job should do wonders for the image of London as a hot place for hi-tech.

BBC: Tech City gets top boss

The first live Super Hi-Vision broadcast for public consumption was of the Olympic opening ceremony in London last week.

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