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A sector within IBEC | the Irish Business and Employers Confederation

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A vision for ICT IrelandProviding leadership for the informationand communications technology sector

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A vision for ICT Ireland | 1

Kathryn Raleigh

Director

ICT Ireland

Michael Daly, Country General Manager IBM,

Chairman ICT Ireland

Chairmansstatement

As we address the challenge of creating a knowledge economy we must face thefact that this can only exist within a knowledge society one which has ICT at itsvery core.The goal must be one where every citizen is comfortable with using thelatest information and communications technologies as part of their everyday lives.

The importance of ICT to the ongoing success and growth of the Irish economy isalmost incalculable.The ICT sector itself is a major employer and significantcontributor to the economy, with over 100,000 people employed in over 1,300companies.

ICT Ireland provides a powerful, unified voice forthe sector to address these challenges together.

Since 2001, ICT Ireland has been workingvigorously on the diverse range of complex issueswhich the sector faces, representing its interests togovernment and state agencies, and providingservices to members.

Ireland remains a great location for the ICT sector thanks mainly to theGovernment's commitment to low taxation and to building a business-friendlyenvironment. The skills, flexibility and innovation of the individuals who work in the

sector and Ireland's ability to attract young, skilled workers from other countries areother key factors that have worked in our favour through the recent years ofextraordinary growth. If we are to sustain the growth of the sector here in Irelandwe must build on our already considerable strengths, and seek to maintain anddevelop our global position in ICT. This is ICT Irelands vision for the future of thesector.

In order to provide direction, and maintain the momentum of our activities, ICTIreland has developed the following strategic vision. This document clearly sets out

ICT Irelands vision and mission from 2006-2009. Each of our strategic imperativesare accompanied by measures of success, so that we can monitor the implementa-tion of our strategy and ensure that our vision becomes a reality.

The strategic vision was developed following wide consultation with the sector, andwe extend our thanks to all those who participated in the process. It is theparticipation of our members across the sector which has formed this strategicvision, and their continued participation which will ensure the realisation of itsgoals and objectives.

Michael Daly,

Chairman

ICT Ireland


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The vision ofICT Ireland is

Our mission is to

ICT Ireland has the vision of ensuring that

Ireland retains and extends a global

leadership role in information and

communications technology.

s Raise awareness of the importance of the

information and communications

technology (ICT) sector to the Irisheconomy in all sections of society.

s Ensure that Ireland is an attractive location

for ICT investment by both foreign andindigenous companies.

s Promote an environment that encourages

innovation.

s Develop links between the componentparts of the ICT industry in Ireland, both

indigenous and foreign owned.

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That the Government, agencies and the

public see the ICT industry as one of the

most important sectors in Ireland.

That Ireland has the skills necessary for a

vibrant and sustainable ICT sector.

That Ireland is regarded as a competitive

location for ICT, both domestically and

internationally.

That Ireland becomes a very attractive

place in which to undertake research and

development.

That Ireland becomes a genuinely

recognised knowledge and e-enabled

economy.

That the ICT sector in Ireland improves its

access to, and interaction with, the final

customer through sales and marketing

expertise.

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Strategic actions

Measures of success

s Develop a core message that can be used asa communication template.

s Liaise and work with relevant parties in the

Government and state agencies to promotethe positive aspects of the ICT sector and to

outline key issues.s Foster relationships with key technology

journalists to ensure they have easy access

to spokespeople in ICT Ireland.

s Ongoing dialogue with governmentministers and officials.

s Successful proactive intervention on keystrategic issues for the sector.

s Ongoing dialogue and joint ventures with

agencies on identified key issues.s Coherent communication from the ICT

sector.

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That theGovernment,

agencies andthe public see theICT industry as

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Strategic actions

Measures of success

s Lobby the Government and regulators on

competitive issues, such as energy and wage

costs.

s Lobby the Government to ensure that the Irishtax regime remains competitive for both

foreign-direct investment (FDI) and the

indigenous sector.s Track the development of new EU and Irish

regulations and their impact on the ICT sector.s Develop marketing materials (with the IDA) to

promote Ireland as a location of choice for

new or further investment by foreign-ownedICT companies.

s Work with the Revenue Commissioners toensure that Ireland has an effective trade

policy for exporting companies.s Develop strategic policies in relation to

creating scale in the indigenous ICT sector

with the Irish Software Association.

s Ireland remains one of the key global locations

for mobile foreign-direct investment (FDI).s Costs in Ireland (energy, environment, wages

etc) become either more competitive than, or

comparable with, those in other locations.s Continued investment by ICT companies in

their operations in Ireland.s The continuation in Ireland of a favourable tax

regime for business.s The indigenous sector develops scale and

competes globally.

s Continued strategic development of the ICT

manufacturing base in Ireland.s A transparent and predictable trade regime to

assist ICT exports from Ireland.

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That Ireland isregarded as a

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Strategic actions

Measures of success

s Lobby Government and state agencies to

ensure that there is a national focus on

applied R&D

s Work with state agencies and the RevenueCommissioners to develop greater suite of

supports for companies investing in R&D in

Irelands Develop specific actions to encourage

greater commercialisation of researchs Address the cultural disconnect between

industry and academia

s Lobby the European Commission to ensurethat there is greater access to EU

Framework funding.

s A national focus on applied research/technology and the commercialisation

thereof.

s Increased investment by ICT companies inR&D in Ireland.

s An increase in the number of researchers in

the sector.s The development of an excellent working

relationship between the ICT and third-level

sectors.s An increase in the successful applications

under EU Framework programmes.

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That Ireland becomesa very attractive

place in which toundertake researchand development

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Strategic actions s Examine incentives in other markets, whichencourage greater uptake of technology in

the home.

s Work with all key stakeholders to introducesuch incentives.

s Co-operate with the Government to expand

on-line public services.s Develop relationships with the Department

of Finance in the area of public procure-

ment policies.s Incorporate the EU policy on the

information society i2010 - A Europeaninformation society for growth and

employment into Irish Government policy.

s Increased uptake of ICT technology in the

home.s Greater public availability of on-line

services.s The emergence of an efficient public

procurement and e-procurement policy and

practice.s Successful incorporation of the i2010

strategy into Government policy.

Measures of success

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That Irelandbecomes agenuinelyrecognisedknowledgeand e-enabledeconomy


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s Co-operate with relevant state agenciesto develop a greater suite of supports for

companies investing in sales and marketing

in Ireland.s Collaborate with the education sector to

encourage a greater focus on sales and

marketing capabilities in engineering and

technology courses.

s Increased development of sales and

marketing by ICT companies within theirIrish operations, reflecting a more general

improvement in expertise in this area.s Improved links between foreign-owned ICT

companies and the indigenous ICT sector.

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Strategic actions

Measures of success

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That the ICT sectorin Ireland improvesits access to, and

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s Audio Visual Federation

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1528www.ibec.ie/avf

s Consumer Electronics Distributors

Association

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1653

www.ibec.ie/ceda

s Irish Cellular Industries Association

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1604

www.icia.ie

s Irish Software Association

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1582

www.software.ie

s Telecoms and Internet Federation

TELEPHONE +353-1-605 1528www.tif.ie

s White Goods Association

TELEPHONE +353 1 605 1656

www.ibec.ie/wga

Member

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Membership of ICT Ireland enables companies to be

better informed, better represented and better pre-

pared to meet the challenges of today's marketplace.

Members of ICT Ireland benefit from:

s An effective, unified voice to Government on

issues relevant to the ICT sector, such ascompetitiveness, education and skills, HR issues,

environment, taxation, trade, sales and marketing,

communications and the information society.s Member only meetings, briefings, surveys and

workshops on issues relevant to the ICT sector.s A committed executive staff who are constantly

working to further the interests and raise the

profile of the ICT industry.

As an ICT Ireland member, you will also benefit fromcomprehensive membership of IBEC. IBEC services to

members include:s A designated member of IBECs human resources

team to advise on all HR matters.

s Access to IBECs employee relations and

information unit for all employee relationsinformation.

s Specialist labour lawyers to advise you on all

areas of employment law.s Surveys, economic trends and forecasts and

up-to-the-minute information on regulatory

issues and EU legislation.

Membership of ICT Ireland is open to all companies

in the information, communications and technology

sector. If you would like further details on the service

we could offer your company please see our websitewww.ictireland.ie.

ICT Ireland-

how to join


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Kathryn Raleigh, Director

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1569

FAX + 353-1-638 1569EMAIL [email protected]

Hannah Grene, Executive

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1610FAX + 353-1-638 1610

EMAIL [email protected]

Ann Hare, Executive Assistant

TELEPHONE + 353-1-605 1527

FAX + 353-1-638 1527EMAIL [email protected]

ICT Ireland

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Telephone + 353-1-605 1527 Fax+ 353-1-638 1527

email [email protected]

www.ictireland.ie

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