2. Network of strategically interconnected businesses and associated institutions in a particular geographic area Connected by their markets, products and services, as well as their suppliers, trade associations and educational institutions Definition of a Cluster
3. Factor Conditions Toronto ranks second lowest amongst the top North American metropolitan areas There are approximately 3,400 ICT companies in the GTA Third largest ICT cluster in North America Demand Conditions Growing demand for ITC products & services The most heavy users of ICT products & services are corporate headquarters, financial institutions & the media industry Diamond Model
4. Related & Supporting Industries The ICT industry is fully integrated with the rest of the economy Toronto economy provides a market for ICT products and the services Company strategy, structure and rivalry The GTA has the largest concentration of private ICT facilities in Canada and the third largest in North America Toronto's competitive advantage is its depth and diversity of its ICT operations Expert talent, high-speed communications, industry-leading R&D and a reputation as the most cost-effective business centre in North America have made Toronto a global hub for ICT Diamond Model
5. Wireless Innovations CIBC iLane and DriveSafe Green ICT ICT reduced the amount of waste Upcoming Events Cloud Camp Enable U 360 conference Current News
6. CIBC With CIBC Mobile Banking, you can complete everyday banking transactions on many models of mobile phones including iPhone® and BlackBerry®2 smartphones iLane and DriveSafe This innovation came from ICT company, just like another similar Waterloo’s software iLane, and is supposed to help avoid incidents on the road Wireless Innovations
7. From the simplest solutions to the most complex, ICT plays an integral role in the solutions to climate change and in reducing our impact on the planet The application of RFIDs and online tracking can streamline the supply chain and significantly reduce the environmental impact of business ICT helps to be more GREEN
8. CloudCamp CloudCamp is an unconference where attendees can exchange ideas, knowledge and information in a creative and supporting environment Location:April 6th, 2010Toronto, Canada Upcoming Events
9. Enable U in Waterloo Enable U is a gathering designed to have an immediate and lasting effect on you, your organization and in your community. Build a successful tech industry. Build successful enabling organizations Tuesday March 23, 2010 Wednesday March 24, 2010 The Waterloo Inn and Conference Centre Upcoming Events
10. Check out my blog at katetalkclusters.wordpress.com More Information
