Brought to you by
Brought to you by
Ian Ross – SED Advisory
Program Background
“The use of online technologies by Australian
businesses currently lags behind key
international competitors such as the United
Kingdom, Canada, Korea and France”.
Program Background
“..there is a very real risk of declining productivity
and competitiveness, including regional
communities becoming economically
stranded because of a lack of uptake of new
technology”.
Program Background
Funded by: Ballarat ICT Ltd
Department of Business & Innovation
(A more competitive manufacturing
industry initiative)
Partners: Newbiz Solutions Pty Ltd
SED Advisory (Project Managers)
Program Focus
Exposing Technology Systems
Understanding the value of these systems
Using the technology – Pilot studies
Sharing the information through networks
Business development
Program Elements
Network creation
Pilot Studies
Workshops
Seminars
Communication
Program Elements
Network creation
Ballarat manufacturers
Technology partners
Technology products
Experiences
Dedicated web site
Program Elements
Pilot Studies
Ballarat manufacturers
Relevant
Feedback
Experiences
Program Elements
Workshops
Use and integration of technology
Presentations
Demonstrations
Experiences
Program Elements
Seminars
Technology exhibition
Use and integration of technology
Presentations
Demonstrations
Program Elements
Communication
Web based
Transparent
Desired outcomes
Better informed, business management
Successful uptake of new technology
Improved productivity
Improved competitiveness
Improved collaboration
Business growth