Superfast Business - offers fully funded support to help ambitious businesses in the South West with a focus on rural areas identify, maximise and profit from the opportunities that superfast broadband and new technologies present. They have a team of expert advisers, a programme of events on hot topics offering inspirational insights and practical solutions and access to IT specialists and knowledge. The service is aimed at businesses who have heard superfast broadband is coming to their area or are already experiencing good connection speeds and fulfill ERDF eligibility criteria. Register on their website today to see if your business is able to access the full support package and keep up to date with the latest technologies and information. w: www.superfastbusiness.co.uk e: info@superfastbusiness.co.uk t: 0845 603 8593

1. Partner Preview Event
An introduction to the
Superfast Business Service

2. • Welcome and Introductions
• ‘An insight into the future of IT and use of digital technology
inside businesses’ by Cosmic
• The Superfast Business Service overview
• Working together
• Connecting Devon & Somerset – ‘Get up to Speed’
• Q&A
What we will cover

3. • Superfast Business will help growth businesses maximise the opportunities of
Superfast Broadband (SFBB) and associated technologies.
• We will transform the way eligible businesses use the internet and technology,
• An ERDF Funded programme - delivered in partnership with Local Authorities
• Focusing primarily on the rural areas across the South West of England
(excluding Cornwall)
• Outcomes include engaging with 15,000 businesses and 918 Business Assists
• In Devon and Somerset our key delivery partners are Cosmic, West Devon BIP,
North Devon Plus and Torbay Development Agency
• Other key partners – Business West and WSX Enterprise
Introduction

4. • Sneak peek at one of our animation clips created for our Knowledge Hub
• https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iv8scucwtt1cf1a/MCKerXKGeG/Revolution
%20videos/Revolution%20final%20v1.mp4?m
A Revolution!

5. Kate Doodson - Cosmic
An insight into the future of IT and use of
digital technology inside businesses

6. Superfast Business Service Overview

7. Key Dates – Devon and Somerset
• Service preview (partners and suppliers) in Devon & Somerset – 22 & 26 April
• Knowledge Hub live – early May
• Targeted Service launch to businesses – early May
• First tranche of Specialists in place – May/June
• Supplier Network established - June
• Animation events start – June
• Partner Masterclasses from September

8. Sharing Knowledge

9. Content
themes

10. • Partner Masterclasses
• Knowledge Hub
• Joint events
• Referrals
• Partner updates
• Annual Stakeholder Events
Working Together

11. • Local Delivery Plan
• Co-ordinated activity (marketing, communications, business engagement,
events)
• Regular reviews
• Knowledge Hub – local page and relevant links
Working with Connecting Devon & Somerset

12. Get Up to Speed
Connecting Devon and Somerset

13. Questions and Answers

14. www.superfastbusiness.co.uk
0845 603 8593
Further Information