2. Cluster history 1948: SP Radio 1973: Dancom 1974: Launch of Aalborg University (AAU) Computer science Network formation 1983: Dancall, Cetelco (1G) 1987: NOVI Science Park 1988: DC Development (JV - 2G) 1991: Operator: Sonofon 1990s: Established as development hub Shipbuilding Maritime communications Mobile phones Wireless solutions 1997: Establishment of NorCOM (Wireless) 2005: Establishment of ikt forum (IT) 2008:Launch of joint ICT Cluster Initiative 2009: Merger of networks
3. Cluster overview Cluster facts & structure The ICTeque contains profiles of research centres, educational institutions and companies working within the field of ICT in North Denmark. www.iktforum.dk/en/the_icteque ICT Cluster members ICT companies in regional database Geography Structure (%) S/M/L Financing (%) Public/academia/ private 110 260 Regional 85/10/5 80/13/7
4. Long term vision … to etablish the ICT Cluster in North Denmark as one of the most attractive and competitive ICT Clusters in Europe…