Launch of ‘Connect Cork’™ 27 June 2005

© ConnectCork – June What is ‘Connect Cork’ ™? ‘Connect Cork’™ is a City Council initiative aimed at increasing awareness and use of Information Communications Technology (ICT) among businesses (particularly SMEs) and consumers in Cork To develop Cork into a truly e-enabled city and secure its position as a prominent ICT location, through promoting the key elements of the ICT ‘equation’ in an integrated and benefits-orientated manner Objective

© ConnectCork – June Education & Training UCC VECsSchools End Users 3. Content ICT ‘equation’ - integrated approach and promotion of benefits are imperatives to success 2. Network Access 1. Hardware & Software

© ConnectCork – June The objectives will be achieved through… A series of events and activities to promote the benefits and take-up of ICT through improved knowledge, understanding, cost and confidence A strong and integrated marketing campaign to raise awareness and participation in ‘Connect Cork’™ Education and training courses to ensure businesses and consumers learn how to maximise the benefits of technology The support of businesses and consumers in Cork

© ConnectCork – June Public Launch Saturday 10 th September ‘Connect Cork’ ™ - Planned Events General Public Exhibition stands,demonstrations and promotions Entertainment & Competitions Technology for Business Monday 12 th September SMEs & Corps. Exhibition stands and ICT Advice & Information Workshops, seminars and case studies Technology for Education Friday 7 th October Students & Others Exhibition stands,demonstrations and promotions ICT Advice, Information and Competitions Wireless Technology Tuesday 25 th October SMEs & Corps. Exhibition stands and ICT Advice & Information Workshops, seminars and case studies Techie Toys for Xmas Sat. & Sun. 19 th & 20 th Nov. General Public Exhibition stands,demonstrations and promotions Entertainment & Competitions EventTarget MarketActivities

© ConnectCork – June ICT Business Makeover ‘Connect Cork’ ™ - Examples of Planned Activities Mobile Learning Bus Online Demonstrations “PC Paula’s” ICT Progress Schools New Technology Idea Competition

© ConnectCork – June Workshop – your input is vital to the success of ‘Connect Cork’ ™ How could the Connect Cork™ events and activities be made more attractive? What ICT information would help your business? What type of Case Studies would you like to hear about? What ICT training could your business benefit from? What Product and Service Promotions would be attractive?