The importance of ICT

Globalisation has meant the development of manufacturing and services across the world.

ICT and the use of the internet has led to the development of localised industrial regions with Global connections. It is important that you can name an example and explain how ICT helps the company to develop.  

Silicon Glen is a great example of a localised industrialised area with global connections. Silicon Glen is located in central Scotland.

Features of Silicon Valley

  • many foreign-owned electronic companies
  • Products range from security systems, computer software and TVs
  • It has grown due to investment from the EU and TNCs from Asia
  • The internet is very useful as the factories can easily communicate with the headquarters in Asia (Mitsubishi and Motorola) 
  • It is near to several universities - there is a good supply of skilled workers
  • It has good motorway links and is near an airport - this allows for easy movement of goods and people to and from the site
  • The universities are also involved in research and development so that the area has become a world centre for mirco-electronics design
  • The internet is also useful as people who are working in different parts of the world can communicate quickly and easily with each other.