COMPUTER giant Time has swept the board in an industry awards competition.

The Simonstone firm won three awards at the PC Direct Hits Awards organised by a leading trade magazine.

The firm also won the Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of its expansion from mail order into the largest chain of retail computer stores in the country.

The firm also took two runners-up prizes in the awards which are voted for by PC Direct readers.

"We are delighted with this recognition from our customers," said Steve Simpson, marketing manager at Time.

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