The Internet Now Contributes 10 Percent of GDP to the UK Economy, Surpassing the Manufacturing and Retail Sectors - Seite 2

Mr. Zwillenberg further commented, "Although the major parties have pledged faster and better broadband and mobile, we are not satisfied that any party is taking the Internet economy seriously enough. We urge all parties to consider a more comprehensive industrial strategy fit for the twenty-first century to ensure that the Internet remains a strong driver of the UK economy, and we encourage whoever forms the next government to help ensure the UK remains a world-leading digital economy.

"On the basis of our research into successful digital economies around the world, BCG has identified five core elements that should be incorporated into a new Twenty-First Century Industrial Strategy to consolidate and extend the UK's position as a leading digital economy.

"This strategy would need to ensure investment in UK digital skills and training, vibrant clusters of Internet and technology sectors, such as London's Silicon Roundabout, local early stage investment, a high-quality and flexible infrastructure, including mobile, and coordinated, cross-departmental government support."

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