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October 11, 2003
ICT firms debate partnering challenges
In the second of a series of events aimed at stimulating business opportunities for ICT companies, a workshop chaired by Istaris Business Services addressed the issues faced by firms as they seek to enter into successful collaborative partnerships. The demands of the new ICT economy will change the way that organisations co-operate. As workshop attendees learned, no longer will there be a simple, easy-to-understand value chain. Instead, the delivery of product and service to the end customer will engage a variety of players working together in a 'value web'. Working out where your firm wants to engage in the value web, and in what markets, is a key challenge facing all businesses. Organised for the West Midlands IT Association in the UK, and with presentations by Aseriti and Alcatel, the event attracted a wide range of small and medium-sized ICT companies. One of the most valuable outputs from the workshop was a prioritised list of key activities and actions that all ICT firms should be paying attention to. To learn more about the content of the workshop and see the results click here.