1. Capitalising the Cloud – HIE Support for Businesses
Ruth Sime
Acting Head of Business Support and Programmes, Highlands and Islands Enterprise

2. HIE’s Role in Relation to Broadband
Supporting the roll out of BDUK
Optimising the use of current Broadband and improved Broadband available from late 2012
For private sector businesses, social enterprises and communities

3. How we provide help
Role of Business, Support and Programmes team – to develop and provide tools that will help businesses grow
Support is delivered mainly through our Account Management Programme
Account Management via area offices, one-to-one support for business that includes financial support, business development, consultancy
Currently mostly bespoke ICT solutions through account managers

4. ICT Opportunities Diversification, innovation and growth through
Internal efficiencies and increased productivity
External opportunities, digital marketing, e-commerce
Access to international markets
Remote working options
Underpins our commitment towards a low carbon economy

5. Support in Progress Information and awareness-raising events
Workshops and seminars on internal efficiencies and productivity
Inbound marketing and e-commerce

6. Any questions