ICT
There are approximately 77 300 Queenslanders employed in the Information and Communication Technology Industry at the moment with over 400 companies on the Gold Coast alone. These Gold Coast City companies range from small to medium business up to large national and multinational companies like IBM, Roamfree and Austar. The Gold Coast City ICT Industry is only set to grow as our universities are turning out teams of graduates who are enthusiastic, creative and with a varied range of abilities.
The ICT Industry on the Gold Coast is supported by various organisations including the ITGC which provides IT companies with a range of services and opportunities.
- To contribute to the growth of the IT industry on the Gold Coast
- To network with industry peers, potential clients and employers
- To Keep abreast of latest developments in technology, legislation and market dynamics
- To lobby industry and government
- To develop ICT public policy
Support from organisations like the ITGC is great for Gold Coast ICT businesses and for new companies starting up here.
View the Gold Coast ICT Industry Cluster Survery - Benchmark Summary Report
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