IDG's Computerworld Names GTECH Corporation to 11th Annual List of Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT)
June 17 2004 - 9:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
IDG's Computerworld Names GTECH Corporation to 11th Annual List of
Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) WEST GREENWICH,
R.I., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For the third year in a
row, GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) announced that IDG's
Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," has selected the
Company as one of the top workplaces for information technology
(IT) professionals. This honor is part of the weekly IT
publication's 11th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, which
was published in the June 14, 2004, issue and online at
Computerworld.com. Of the 100 companies selected, GTECH ranked 48,
overall. Since 1994, Computerworld's annual "Best Places to Work in
IT" feature has ranked the top 100 work environments for technology
professionals, based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding
company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career
development, training, and retention. In addition, this year
Computerworld surveyed nearly 17,000 IT workers for the list, and
their responses factored heavily in determining the rankings. "Once
again, we are delighted that Computerworld has recognized GTECH as
an ideal place to work for today's top IT professionals," said
GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. "Technology plays an
important and strategic role within our organization, and we make
it a priority to provide growth opportunities and challenges to
sustain a culture of innovation. It is our experience that when
employees are satisfied, performance is enhanced, and greater
customer satisfaction results." GTECH was ranked among the top 50
companies in six out of the 11 categories, including number 19 in
the survey's Training Days per IT Employee category and number 30
in the IT Employee Turnover category. "We recognize that before we
can provide effective solutions to customers, we must first have an
innovative IT and value-based development culture within our own
company," said GTECH Vice President of Research and Development
Richard Koppel. "Every day, we live the IT product and
service-based model that is also critical for our customers'
success: we provide the right environment for our IT staff to
embrace new technologies and to further their learning in support
of GTECH's vision. By offering our staff challenging career
opportunities, the Company's operations run more efficiently and
effectively, and we are able to entice and retain skilled IT
talent." Over the last 23 years, GTECH has developed a variety of
training programs and benefits to attract and retain the most
talented IT employees. From tuition reimbursement to an in-house
training and development center, GTECH's learning development and
training mission is to create global competence within the Company
to build the leadership and talent required for future business
growth and current business needs. "This award is a testament to
GTECH's commitment to IT professionals," said GTECH Senior Vice
President of Human Resources Kathy McKeough. "We make every effort
to provide a challenging and professionally stimulating work
environment to all of our employees. Programs such as on-site
training, rotational assignments, and individual career development
contribute to making GTECH one of the best places to work in the
industry. GTECH believes an investment in its employees is a direct
investment in the Company's future." "We were tremendously
gratified by the reader response to our 'Best Places to Work'
survey this year, which was 30% higher and represents the views of
nearly 17,000 technology professionals," said Maryfran Johnson,
editor in chief of Computerworld. "The most desired benefits have
remained consistent in recent years. IT pros still want access to
leading-edge technologies, training, and flexible work schedules.
But our Best Place companies often go beyond those measures to
provide much deeper levels of job fulfillment." Other companies
that Computerworld ranked among the Best Places to Work include CDW
Corporation, Verizon Wireless, Ford Motor Co., and MasterCard
International. To view the complete list of the Best Places to Work
in IT, please visit http://www.computerworld.com/2004bestplaces.
About Computerworld Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," is
the most trusted source for critical information needs of senior IT
management. Computerworld's integrated offerings form the
U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58- edition) global IT media
network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com website,
focused conference series and custom research. In the past five
years alone Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online
awards for editorial and design excellence surpassing its direct
competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes a Jesse
H. Neal Award for "Best News Coverage" and the 2004 American
Business Media's first annual Timothy White Award for journalistic
integrity and editorial courage bestowed to editor in chief,
Maryfran Johnson. In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source
for information technology management with a guaranteed rate base
of 180,000, a total print audience of 1,869,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS
v.10.0), and an online audience of over one million unique monthly
visitors (DoubleClick). Computerworld is a business unit of
International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology
media, research and event company. A privately-held company, IDG
publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT
World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World,
and PC World. The company features the largest network of
technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world.
IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related
events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & ExpoR,
Macworld Conference & ExpoR, DEMOR, and IDC Directions. IDC
provides global market research and advice through offices in 50
countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com/.
About GTECH GTECH, a leading global information technology company
with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,500 people in 45
countries, provides software, networks, and professional services
that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions. The
Company's core market is the lottery industry, with a growing
presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services
transaction processing. For more information about the Company,
please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com/. Contact:
Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs GTECH Corporation 401-392-7452
DATASOURCE: GTECH Corporation CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent, Public
Affairs of GTECH Corporation, +1-401- 392-7452 Web site:
http://www.gtech.com/
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