Information technology and telecommunications
Showcasing the strengths and capabilities of Western Australia's information technology and telecommunications industry.
- WA's information technology and telecommunications industr
- WA's competitive strengths
- ICT industry capability directory
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WA's information technology and telecommunications industry
The Western Australian information technology and telecommunications industry is innovative and productive, and many companies are recognised as global leaders in specific areas. With its ingenuity and as an enabler to productivity in other industries, the local information technology and telecommunications industry has the potential to become a fundamental economic driver for the State’s future development.
WA's information technology and telecommunications industry is highly dynamic and innovative, with enormous potential for growth, higher export levels, increased employment and the development of new creative industries. Other factors, such as the relatively low cost structure, proximity to vital Asian markets and the Government’s commitment to expanding business opportunities, will continue to contribute to the rapid development of the information technology and telecommunications industry base in this State.
As information technology and telecommunications is involved in nearly every industry within the Western Australian economy, there has been significant growth in the number of Western Australians employed in information technology and telecommunications. This growth in employment in the WA information technology and telecommunications sector has outstripped the national average, indicating the State’s increasing contribution to the knowledge economy. This has resulted in a significant increase in the State’s information technology and telecommunications capability, especially in the areas of software and services development, equipment exports and research and development
WA's competitive strengths
As a business and investment destination, WA offers an attractive and competitive environment for the further development of a globally competitive information technology and telecommunications industry.
These competitive strengths are reflected by the fact that the State has attracted investment by some of the world’s leading information technology and telecommunications companies, such as IBM, Motorola and Raytheon.
State advantages include a highly educated and skilled workforce, stable legal and political systems, established tradition of creativity, efficient infrastructure and an exceptional quality of life.
The State also possesses a world-class information technology and telecommunications research and academic community which has developed excellence in innovation in a number of specialised areas.
The Western Australian Government is committed to developing a robust and competitive State economy by providing a strategic industry development framework and the resources to stimulate growth.
ICT industry capability directory
ProjectConnect (www.ictwa.com.au/) is WA's online ICT industry capability directory.
It contains a list of WA ICT companies that provide products and services in hardware, software, call centre services, telecommunications, data management, internet, multi-media and professional training and consultancies.
Contact us
For more information about WA's information technology and telecommunications industry please contact us.
For information related to export and trade please contact the Department of State Development (www.dsd.wa.gov.au).