Information & Communications Technologies

This is a key sector for Wales as the application of ICT drives productivity and competitiveness across the whole economy.   The ICT sector in Wales spans electronics, software and services with a healthy mix of large multinationals and home-grown businesses.

Key Facts:


• Wales has 40,000 people employed in the IT function with over 12,000 directly involved in the ICT industry.
• There are over 1,200 operations in Wales – among them Fujitsu Services, BT, Mitel, Logica, Cassidian, SAIC and IBM - contributing around £1 billion to the Welsh economy.
• We have an abundance of new blood coming into the sector from our universities in Wales,  with over 1000 graduates a year into computer-related studies together with a further 2,500 a year in IT-related disciplines.

We know that every business is different. We’ll listen to what you need and help you bring together everything required to make it happen for you and your business in Wales.

Download the Wales Business opportunity brochure (1857 Kb)

Have a question?  Need more information?

Our team are available to answer your business expansion and International trade questions.
Our services are FREE and will give you relevant information for your business sector and details of any support that is available.
Contact us  
Telephone: 03000 6 03000
Email: business@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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