Superfast Business - Partner Preview Event 2013
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Partner Preview Event
An introduction to the Superfast Business Service
• 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
• 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
• 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!
Kate Doodson - Cosmic
An insight into the future of IT and use of digital technology inside businesses
Superfast Business Service Overview
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
Sharing Knowledge
Content themes
• Partner Masterclasses
• Knowledge Hub
• Joint events
• Referrals
• Partner updates
• Annual Stakeholder Events
Working Together
• 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
Get Up to Speed
Connecting Devon and Somerset
Questions and Answers
www.superfastbusiness.co.uk
0845 603 8593
Further Information