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