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ICT Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

ICT Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.

The ICT sector is a driving force in both economic development and wider social change. It encourages productivity and competiveness across the economy.

What is the ICT sector?

The ICT sector in Wales is global and dynamic with the country well positioned to design, develop and commercialise leading edge technologies.  It includes a wide range of companies from blue-chip corporates through to innovative Small and Medium Enterprises across:

  • IT services
  • Software
  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics

Our commitment

We believe that a strong ICT sector is critical to Wales. We’re committed to supporting the growth of the sector through continuing to:

  • Support Welsh businesses
  • Work closely with academia
  • Create a world-class infrastructure
  • Attract top class companies

How can ICT help the economy?

ICT can enable increased trade and globalisation creating a ‘flatter’ world with more competition and more opportunities for Welsh businesses. It also plays a pivotal role in:

  • Helping us meet the challenges of climate change
  • The creation of smart grids
  • Delivering key policy interventions in areas such as social inclusion and public service delivery

What support is available?

We offer a range of support for the sector. To find out more visit our business.wales.gov.uk website. (External link)