1. Big dreams at the click of a mouse.
- Author
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Broersma, Matthew
- Subjects
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INFORMATION & communication technologies , *BROADBAND communication systems , *REGIONAL economics , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *EDUCATIONAL technology , *TELECOMMUNICATION systems , *SMALL business , *COMMUNITIES , *REGIONALISM , *REGIONAL planning , *JOINT ventures , *SOCIAL change - Abstract
Discusses efforts of Britain's East Midlands to become one of the top regional economies in Europe. View that its ambition is achievable but requires a cultural revolution; How information and communications technology (ICT) is crucial to achieving these plans; Economic overview of the region; Perception of broadband by local leaders as a key technology; Availability of broadband connections; Need for cultural change; Issue of ICT literacy; Role of small businessmen; Outlook for the East Midlands Broadband Consortium's linking of schools into a learning community; Challenges resulting from the speed of technological change.
- Published
- 2004