ICT Development

Regional Development through ICT

Both in the United Kingdom and abroad, Regional and Municipal Authorities are required to produce strategic plans for economic and social development. These may vary from simple zoning plans for different commercial activities through to complete strategies for regenerating entire areas formerly dependent upon agriculture or traditional industries.

A key enabling factor to the successful implementation of such strategies is the proliferation and utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services. It is widely recognised that the use of ICT by businesses enables them to increase efficiency and lower costs, thus fuelling an expanding regional economy.

However, the practical availability of suitable ICT services to small and medium-sized business and residential users is largely dependent upon two key factors:

The existence of telecommunications network infrastructures that can support the technologies capable of delivering sufficient bandwidth capacity; and,
The degree of competition in the provision of products and services.

Regions with areas where these requirements are not met face the prospect of having to adjust their development strategies to meet these challenges.

InterConnect Communications has an established track record in assisting Regional Development Authorities, regulators and others to exploit ICT services and their associated delivery infrastructures in order to support regional development strategies. We can help with the formulation of suitable policies to support development strategies within the framework of existing networks and services, or advise on the provision of telecommunications infrastructure to pre-empt the requirements of end users in specific business sectors and so enhance the attractiveness of business developments to strategic investors.

Our core areas of expertise cover:

ICT Policy;
Feasibility Studies;
Broadband Implementation.

In addition to its in-house technical and strategic planning capabilities, InterConnect enjoys strong working links with Adroit Economics and Regeneris Consulting, providing economic and regeneration strategy development and evaluation expertise. Together, the team can offer a complete service covering all aspects of regional regeneration policy and strategy.

Key Service Areas:

ICT for Regional Development

More Information?

For more information about InterConnect's ICT Development services, please contact Eric Tyson by phone on +44 (0) 1291 638400.