$2.1 Million Tech Boost for Regional Victoria
Source: Victoria. Minister for Industry and Trade. Media Release
"Local governments throughout regional Victoria will receive a technology boost thanks to a $2.1 million broadband innovation grant, Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Theo Theophanous announced. Delivering the keynote speech at an Australian Information Industry Association function, Mr Theophanous said the Brumby Government will make more than $2 million available to support new ICT innovation projects for regional local governments.“I see ICT as a stand-alone industry – an industry that drives job creation, an industry that drives the economy and innovation – a progressive industry and one that has the unique ability to enable all industries and benefit all communities statewide,” Mr Theophanous said.“This funding will make it possible for rural and regional local councils to improve ICT capabilities through new projects with local groups and companies that aim to introduce original ways of meeting geographical challenges through next generation ICT."