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In 1943 , the world's first electronic computer, Colossus , was built by Tommy Flowers ' team. In 1957 , ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment) was built for the government's Premium Bond lottery, by Sidney Broadhurst 's team. In 1971 , Samuel Fedida conceived of Viewdata and the Prestel service was launched in 1979 . In 1968 , it was announced that the station would be relocated to a new centre to be built at Martlesham Heath . It was formally opened on 21 November 1975 by Queen Elizabeth . NOTABLE STAFF
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