WA's ICT Industry
The Western Australian information and communications technology (ICT) industry is innovative and productive, and many companies are recognised as global leaders in specific areas. With its ingenuity and as an enabler to productivity in other industries, the local ICT industry has the potential to become a fundamental economic driver for the State’s future development.
Key Strengths and Capabilities
Western Australia has significant natural advantages and industry capabilities in the areas of mining, mineral processing, energy, health, education and agriculture. Local industry has developed world-class ICT skills and capabilities in these areas.
At the same time, new opportunities are emerging from the State’s research and development capabilities in space technology, microphotonics, sensor technology, genomatics, and bioinformatics.
Industry Directory
ProjectConnect (http://www.ictwa.com.au/) is Western Australia's (WA) online information and communication technology (ICT) industry capability directory.
It contains a list of WA ICT companies that provide products and services in hardware, software, call centre services, telecommunications, data management, internet, multi-media and professional training and consultancies.
State Government's Commitment
The State Government is committed to fostering growth and development of Western Australia's ICT industry.
The Department of Industry and Resources is actively working with industry associations, private companies and local, State and Federal Government agencies to assist in the growth of the industry.
For further information refer to Our Services and Government Initiatives.
