Closing address for the 1998 Information Industry Outlook Conference, 7 November 1998, Canberra
This document is URL: http://www.acs.org.au/president/1998/past/io98/arcadia3.htm (Draft of 12 September 1998).

Building Arcadia

Emulating Cambridge's High Technology Industry Success in Australia

Tom Worthington

Tom Worthington

Immediate Past President of the Australian Computer Society

tom.worthington@tomw.net.au

On-line & printed paper now available; also Slides now available

Abstract

It is argued that Australia can cultivate a cultured high technology image to promote its information industries. The author's experience in assisting with the discipline review strategy for information technology in Australia is discussed. This is compared with results of research into factors for the success of Cambridge (England) as a high technology industry centre. Steps are suggested for Australian companies and governments to position Australian for an information economy future. Contrary to convention wisdom, it is argued that economic development comes from growth of local companies and though technology transfer to multi-national companies.

About the Author

Mr Worthington is Special Adviser for Internet/Intranet Policy, with the Australian Department of Defence and Immediate Past President of the Australian Computer Society. Information Age magazine lists Mr. Worthington as one of the 10 most influential IT&T people in Australia in 1998. His work since 1994 has been on the policy and practice of implementation of the Internet, including appearances before three Senate hearings. He established the first web home pages for the ACT Government, the Special Broadcasting Service, Australian Information Industry Association and the National Press Club.

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The content of this talk will be developed here. The "slides" will also be available. Suggestions and comments welcome: tom.worthington@tomw.net.au

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