Scotland is a fantastic country to live and work in and for most of us it seems to be getting better all the time. Our members' vision for the future is a totally connected, ebusiness focused and socially inclusive country without skills shortages. We want to project a brilliant reputation and image overseas that encourages high tech companies from around the world to set up their business operations here. Closer to home the Broadband Scotland project has attracted over 40 member companies to work together to increase bandwidth throughout Scotland. These members are co-ordinating the most cost effective use of fibre and copper cables, mobile telephony and satellite systems and stimulating the public and private end user applications.
Demand is the key to developing Scotland's Broadband infrastructure.
Many members have expressed the wish to become involved in and even sponsor our 'digital divide' initiatives. ScotlandIS will be working with The Poverty Alliance to train individuals in the use of the Internet and in particular the new SCVO portal website. Please remember that one of our key activities is networking, which is still the most effective method of attracting new business, enhancing the image and presence of your company and, of course, your personal career. The ScotlandIS team is now developing the Expert groups so if you are interested in these, networking or any the projects listed above please keep an eye on our website. ScotlandIS are joining forces with The Internet Society of England and supporting the Internet community in the UK with an Internet Spring-clean campaign designed to improve the integrity and health of the .uk domain space.