ICT

South West England is home to a large and diverse ICT sector with hardware manufacture, computer and related activities, telecommunications, and publishing. Many of the of the world's leading ICT companies have bases here including HP, Motorola, Toshiba and Qinetiq, as well dynamic small businesses looking to grow.

ICT is one of the largest and most dynamic sectors in the region, employing about 70,000 people in the region, and with industry growth of 10% since 1997.

The sector is expected to continue to grow, driven by developments in new technology. Trends include a shift towards activities such as software, media, content, and services. This, together with the advent of network technologies such as broadband internet, digital interactive television, and mobile communications are creating new markets for ICT. 

The region's significant research and development capabilities, skills availability, rapid transport connections, illustrious academic knowledge transfer and effective networking opportunities underpin a dynamic sector. 

Whether your business needs expertise in wireless communications or optoelectronics, new employees with expertise in human computer interaction or training in information storage, the universities in South West England can provide hi-tech solutions and world class expertise across a range or ICT areas.

Follow the links to read more about university centres of expertise and success stories of university and business collaboration in the ICT sector.

External Links

Silicon South West

Creative Technology Network