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September 16-17, 2008 - MeetingPlace Broadband 2008 Denmark.
M. Curri presenting on "The Transformative Effects of Fiber" and conducting workshop on "How does broadband contribute to regional economic development?"

North Carolina Broadband Report references SNG

June 2008 - SNG research on the effects of fiber deployments referenced in Capturing the Promise of Broadband for North Carolina and America

Blandin Foundation
on SNG

June 3, 2008 - Blandin Foundation provides some highlights of videocast interview with Michael Curri on the economic impacts of broadband. "It's about 20 minutes long - and easy to watch."

Geoff Daily and Michael Curri on economic impacts of broadband

Measuring the impacts of Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)

SNG has conducted primary research in the uses and impacts from FTTP deployments in Bristol, Virginia; Jackson, Tennessee; and Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Findings provided evidence-based support for investments in FTTH with businesses reporting total increases in sales of $3.4 million, total decreases in costs of $4.0 million and an average increase in employment of 11.9% because of FTTH over a 12-month period.

Specific industries report the highest impacts:

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Professional & Technical Services
  • Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  • Tourism, Accommodation & Food Services
  • Agriculture

For more information, contact:

Michael Curri, President SNG

+ 613.277.2588

 

Leading Edge Economic Planning with Technology in  Mind

Strategic Networks Group (SNG) helps communities and regions leverage the benefits of broadband and ICT for economic and social development. We are an international provider of economic analysis, feasibility studies, impact assessments and implementation planning for investments in information & communication technologies (ICT). Our consulting services are designed to accelerate both the deployment of critical broadband infrastructure and its use by local businesses and industry.

SNG represents the forefront in economic planning for regional economic development through ICT. We build local capacity that enables clients to realize the full benefits of broadband infrastructure and ICT applications, no matter what their current state of readiness or infrastructure.

Growth Strategies for Industry Sectors & Communities

Our clients understand the importance of broadband for maintaining economic growth and community vitality and they want to move more effectively from intent to action. We design and manage strategies for regional development, including business sector retention and expansion. Our focus on business sectors leverages broadband and ICT to open new markets, improve operational efficiencies and increase overall competitiveness. The resulting business benefits translate into enhanced opportunities for citizens and measurable economic growth for the region.

We work with clients to build a business and economic case for investments in broadband infrastructure that meet the current and future needs of:

With over 10 years experience in broadband feasibility analysis and economic planning, our planning de-risks investments and maximizes success for investments in broadband infrastructure. We have refined our proprietary methodologies and tools based on experience with broadband and ICT projects since 1996.

Our experience in the full life-cycle of broadband projects (planning, funding, deployment and operation, evaluation) has provided our consultants with unique insights into the requirements of different stakeholder groups (government, industry, community) to achieve successful ICT and broadband projects. SNG can work with you to develop effective strategies and build solid, credible, successful business plans for broadband infrastructure investments. We provide you with practical tools to execute your broadband projects, augmented by our unique methodologies and proprietray ongoing market research. Our projects demonstrate the type of capacity your organization and your community of users can gain from using our services, experience and tools.

If you would like more information on how SNG services can help you leverage broadband for business growth and economic development, please contact us.