Over 100 companies submitted applications for the awards and the event was attended by a large audience representing small and medium businesses throughout Somerset

The meeting was addressed by Lord Cameron of Dillington, Chairman-elect of the Somerset Strategic Partnership.

About Somerset Systems Ltd
Business Solutions
Somerset Systems Ltd., managed by Don Steer, was formed in May 2001 with the objective of bringing low-cost business solutions to the market. These include low-cost accounting solutions, PC Hardware & Software, and Broadband by Satellite from AVC Broadband Ltd. See www.smesystems.co.uk. Somerset Systems Ltd is also involved in a number of IT Consultancy and Project Management Projects to major businesses and organisations.

Consumer Shopping, Virtual Mall
In addition, Somerset Systems Ltd., situated in the Polden Hills, has created a Virtual Shopping Mall at www.Polden.com an Online shopping site featuring literally 1000’s of, products and services from over 200 UK-based organisations, aimed at bringing Internet prices to the Somerset rural community.

Other Business Support Activities
Somerset Systems’ other activities include Mentoring to small businesses on behalf of Business Link Somerset, championing the services of Sedgemoor District Council Communities First in Rural Somerset (CFIRS) an initiative aimed at promoting development and training grants to small businesses in Somerset and is represented on the Somerset County Council Broadband Group, promoting the use of Broadband throughout Somerset. Somerset Systems Ltd is also a reseller of Blackberry and communications services, including Wi-Fi, on behalf of Total Telecommunications Ltd, Cheltenham.