Why do we need a strategy?

Evidence suggests that other areas of Britain are ahead of Leicestershire in their utilisation of ICT. Leicestershire urgently needs to seize the moment and catch up. The long-term global competitiveness of Leicestershire's economy depends upon the ability of its businesses and the workforce to use ICT for the generation and exploitation of knowledge to create wealth. Knowledge fosters lean production, innovation, agility and responsiveness the hallmarks of a successful economy.