ICT Sector Development in the Kainuu Region
Muhammad, Faisal (2012)
Muhammad, Faisal
Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu
2012
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012111715468
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2012111715468
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This bachelor thesis was commissioned by the CEMIS that is a contract based joint research and training centre of the University of Oulu, Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, the Centre for Metrology and Accrediation (MIKES), the University of Jyväskylä and Technical Research Centre (VTT), Finland. The purpose of the thesis was to investigate the current situation, trends and opportunities of the ICT sector in the Kainuu region. Furthermore, to validate, how the CEMIS’ actions (Research and Development projects) are supporting the environment of business development with cooperation to other institutions and ICT companies in the region.
The research was implemented as a business intelligence tool to investigate the above mentioned issues. The research issues were divided into three parts 1) analysis of the current situation of the ICT sector, 2) possible future trends and changes in the sector and 3) CEMIS’ implementation of its research and development projects with regard to regional business development activities. The first question was conducted with the help of existing data (secondary data) and the rest with the Delphi technique method, gathering the experts to get their opinions, views and suggestions to forecast the future trends in the ICT sector.
The outcome and findings of the thesis research achieved the set objectives. In terms of the current situation, the ICT sector in the region is quite stable and steady towards the growth. The growth of the sector will enhance the process of innovation and development creating the new employment opportunities and cooperation. To relate the CEMIS cooperation in the region and with other institutions is improving and expanding rapidly.
The research was implemented as a business intelligence tool to investigate the above mentioned issues. The research issues were divided into three parts 1) analysis of the current situation of the ICT sector, 2) possible future trends and changes in the sector and 3) CEMIS’ implementation of its research and development projects with regard to regional business development activities. The first question was conducted with the help of existing data (secondary data) and the rest with the Delphi technique method, gathering the experts to get their opinions, views and suggestions to forecast the future trends in the ICT sector.
The outcome and findings of the thesis research achieved the set objectives. In terms of the current situation, the ICT sector in the region is quite stable and steady towards the growth. The growth of the sector will enhance the process of innovation and development creating the new employment opportunities and cooperation. To relate the CEMIS cooperation in the region and with other institutions is improving and expanding rapidly.