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