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There are a number of organisations and bodies supporting the activities of the ICT sector locally, nationally and internationally below we have provided links to their websites.

Computing

CSSA (Intellect) The trade body for the UK based information technology, telecommunications and electronics industry. Our 1,000 members employ more than 1.1 million people and make a huge contribution to the UK economy accounting for around 10% of GDP.


National Computer Centre Promoting the more effective use of information technology

Organisations

Business Link for Greater Merseyside Providing advice and funding consultancy projects to support business growth. Covers ICT, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Accounting and other business topics.


Connect Offers a range of Internet training courses for SMEs and the unemployed on Merseyside
Digital Industries Northwest Promoting the capability and importance of the digital sector in the North West
International Centre for Digital Content Externally-focussed Univeristy centre of teaching, research and production
MERIT (NW) Limited One of the UK's foremost IT user groups providing advice and support
Merseyside ICT provides a high profile forum for ICT businesses on Merseyside to exchange information and best practice. In addition, Merseyside ICT provides support and information to help ICT companies that are seeking to locate or expand on Merseyside.
North West Development Agency Contributing to the sustainable development of the region through regeneration, promotion, investment, competitiveness and training
W3C Information relating to web accessibility

Software

Business Software Alliance Seeking to grow and secure the software market by representing the interests of leading publishers of business software


Federation Against Software Theft Lobbying for the law to keep pace with the changing face of technology