Digital Technology

Digital media and technology are a key focus for both central Government and the region.

Digital industries are growing rapidly and they are also highly productive, with digital workers adding far more GVA per head than the average. Therefore, the North East needs to take the opportunity to grab a bigger share of this ever-increasing part of the economy. Digital Britain itself states how difficult the sectors are to define, but estimates suggest that growing these sectors to reach the UK average could add about 1.5% to the region's economy.

One North East has worked collaboratively with partners to produce a strategy entitled "Digital North East - boosting the digital sectors and their impact on the region's economy". This strategy builds on the discussion paper shared within the region in spring 2009, which looked extensively at the evidence base to inform the way forward. It encompasses an outline set of interventions that will evolve into a more formal, agreed set of actions in the coming months.

To download the Digital North East strategy click here or download the pdf at the bottom of the page.

View Paul Callaghan, One North East Board Member and Andrew Robson, CEO Perfect Image, discussing the importance of the regional digital strategy and what it means for North East England.