For 2008 we have also joined in partnership with business information suppliers Bureau van Dijk to increase the amount of information available to include turnover figures, a synopsis of the corporate history and details of their main product line. This information is sourced from Fame a comprehensive database of company accounts, activities, ownership and management structures of 2.6 million UK and Irish companies.
Energy and metals
Energy and metals firms are having to respond to a highly dynamic marketplace with volatility in oil prices and raw materials. At the same time, energy companies must deal with environmental lobbyists seeking safe renewable, a sharper consumer and watchdogs that track their prices, terms and conditions. They are responding with smart marketing and bundled offerings that entice buyers to purchase other services together with their energy tariffs. CIOs are being called upon to support, and even lead, this change.
3. Royal Dutch/Shell
Shell has an enormous IT investment too with angel wing Shell Technology Ventures and a huge war-chest supporting the ongoing search for fuel.
55. EDF Energy
Britain's largest energy producer is also the world's largest utility company.
63. RWE Npower
RWE Npower is the result of major consolidation of energy providers across Europe.
64. Exxon Mobile Group Ltd
Exxon Mobil UK is a division of the energy giant that has served the local market with gas for over 30 years and owns the Esso and Mobil brands that date back far longer on these shores.
82. National Grid
National Grid continues to be a strong player in the global utilities market and created £3.5 billion in cash generation in 2008 and £15.6 billion in operating profit.
