ict
active is a new accreditation
designed to help workspace owners and managers
evaluate their ICT infrastructure and develop
it into a successful revenue stream.
ict
active accreditation enables you to differentiate
your buildings from the rest of the market
by demonstrating the effectiveness of your
ICT facilities. Properties that participate
in the scheme now will be leading the field
and have the opportunity to be among the first
in the country to be recognised.
How can I gain ict active
accreditation?
In order to become ict active
accredited, properties are required to undergo
an assessment to establish
their ICT capabilities. The assessment is
carried out by a specialist in ICT infrastructure
and
uses a weighted points system to take into
consideration factors such as age of building
and target market. When your property passes
the assessment you will gain ict active accreditation.
Is
my property right for ict active?
The ict
active assessment is designed to suit all kinds of
buildings. We recognise that whilst
some buildings are run on an easy-in / easy-out
basis, other properties are aimed at long term
tenants who may want to provide their own ICT.
There are two levels of accreditation you
can receive: ict active and leading
edge. These varied levels correspond with the
level of ICT infrastructure your property has
and illustrate the kind of tenant it is aimed
at. Before your workspace undergoes assessment
a member of the ict active team will discuss
with you issues such as who it is targeted
at and the lease terms. The weighting system
used in the survey ensures that the assessment
is suitable for a wide range of buildings.
What happens after the assessment?
Once
your property has been assessed you will
be accredited as ict active or leading edge
and receive a plaque and certificate to
denote
your status. Your property will also be
listed on www.ictactive.net which has a search
engine
that enables prospective tenants to search
for their ideal property. You will also
receive a copy of your building’s assessment
report which can be shown to tenants to
prove the ICT capabilities of your building.
Due
to the evolving nature of ICT each accredited
site will need to be re-assessed each year.
Can
the provision of a good ICT infrastructure
really act as a selling point?
In today's
technological world ICT is at the heart of
almost every company. Whether
it be the ability to correspond via email
or the facility to hold a video conference,
the
provision of ICT is crucial to the business
world. A survey by the Confederation of British
Industry indicated that companies across
the UK invested £10.6 billion on internet
technology alone in 2006. By getting your
building accredited you will be part of a
continually
growing market that is at the heart of business.
Is
ict active a national scheme?
At present ict
active is launching in South Yorkshire but
the accreditation is designed
with national roll-out in mind and will
therefore be appropriate for all areas.
How much does an assessment cost?
Due to Objective
One European funding through Yorkshire Forward
and Business Link all
assessments are free if you register
before April 2008.
If you would like to find
out more about ict
active call Ellie Lambert
on 0845
1114122
