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Ian Ross – SED Advisory

4. 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”.

5. 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”.

6. 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)

7. Program Focus
 Exposing Technology Systems
 Understanding the value of these systems
 Using the technology – Pilot studies
 Sharing the information through networks
 Business development

8. Program Elements
 Network creation
 Pilot Studies
 Workshops
 Seminars
 Communication

9. Program Elements
 Network creation
 Ballarat manufacturers
 Technology partners
 Technology products
 Experiences
 Dedicated web site

10. Program Elements
 Pilot Studies
 Ballarat manufacturers
 Relevant
 Feedback
 Experiences

11. Program Elements
 Workshops
 Use and integration of technology
 Presentations
 Demonstrations
 Experiences

12. Program Elements
 Seminars
 Technology exhibition
 Use and integration of technology
 Presentations
 Demonstrations

13. Program Elements
 Communication
 Web based
 Transparent

14. Desired outcomes
 Better informed, business management
 Successful uptake of new technology
 Improved productivity
 Improved competitiveness
 Improved collaboration
 Business growth