Technology company has banned use of email among its staff

A technology services company has defended its decision to ban all internal emails by 2014.

The managing partner of Atos, whose clients include Boots, Fiat and Philips, said the email ban would encourage staff to communicate more efficiently.

Rob Price told Radio 5 live's Richard Bacon why the company had decided to take the action.

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