Dr Simon Moores
As Vice Chairman of the Conservative Technology Forum, Simon works closely with the Westminster Front Bench team on information society issues, and is also a member of the "Information Communication Technology Policy Group", advising members of the European Parliament through the centreright European Peoples Party (EPP).
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Dr Simon Moores 's Background
Simon Moores is widely recognised as one of the UK's most respected technology columnists and broadcasters.
Simon Moores is also Programme Director and Chair of the annual international eCrime Congress and Intellectual Property (IP) Risk Conference. A former chief executive and Chairman of The Research Group, he has, over the last twenty years, chaired many well-respected IT User Groups and Forums and conferences, which include Payment Card Industry (PCI) Europe, Tackling Organised Crime and the eGovernment Forum.
A co-author of the Conservative Party's "Digital Plan for Britain" he is a director of the centre-right open market policy ‘think tank', Aediles and advises government, business and the media on the evolution, development and application of eGovernment, Internet-related technologies and their impact. He is known for his expert work on eGovernment, information economy, online espionage, Hi-tech crime and information security issues.
Frequently acting in the capacity of 'Trusted Advisor', Simon's many clients include The British Government, Microsoft, Misys, Unisys, Yell.Com and the Serious & Organised Crime Agency (SOCA).
He has frequently assisted The Foreign & Commonwealth Office and UK Trade Invest and represented the British government's Office of The e-Envoy, (Cabinet Office) as a technology and eGovernment ‘Ambassador', presenting and speaking at GCC, EEC and International Government events and conferences across the globe.
Dr Simon Moores 's Areas of Expertise
A regular visitor to the Middle-east and as guest, consultant and advisor to Arab governments Simon has represented The British Government's ‘Office of the e-Envoy', researching, writing and presenting on the subject of electronic government.
A columnist for Silicon.Com, Simon has made frequent contributions to a number of leading publications in the IT industry and national press, which have included eGov monitor, The Economist, The New Statesman and The Observer newspaper. Dr Moores has also written for The Times, Arab News, The Saudi Economic Review and many other national and international publications.
Acknowledged as an authority on Microsoft and as an original ‘Futurist' thinker, Simon has appeared regularly on the BBC News and Sky News' and is frequently called-upon as an analyst and technology expert on Channel 4 News, ITV, CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg television and radio.
Owner and Operations Director of the UK's leading aerial advertising business, Simon is also an experienced and busy commercial pilot.
Married with a teenage daughter, he now lives on the Isle of Thanet on the North Kent coast of England. His interests include martial arts, where he holds a black belt, cycling and working within his community to support the local people he represents as a District Councillor and as a member of the local government, Audit, Licensing and joint transportation committees.
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What Clients Say About Dr Simon Moores
"Simon ~ an analyst who is able to dissect and report on the most complex of issues in a broad spectrum of IT and non-IT related subjects. A rare skill. Simon is adept at providing concise reporting and analysis in a style that can be easily understood by the masses via any media."
"Simon was very involved in e-crime congress 2004. He has a full understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing law enforcement and business as they work together to combat hi-tech criminality. His in depth knowledge enabled critical issues to be examined in detail, stimulating debate and exploring workable solutions. His input was a significant factor in the success of the event."
"I was lucky to meet Simon as Chairperson of the annual e-Crime Congress in London. The success of this event is based on his engagement and expertise. Simon is a key person in bringing people together from all key players in the high tech security world from private industry, law enforcement, and academia. His activities in awareness building amongst the public audience made the Internet safer and computer more secure in general. All his presentations are of high value and are setting standards in the IT world."
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