Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Press Release
1st June 2009
Connect To The Benefits Of Broadband
Organisations in the Outer Hebrides are set to benefit from an awareness campaign aimed at stimulating the uptake of broadband, irrespective of the service provider a business or organisation chooses. The “Live Hebrides – Broadband your Horizons” campaign is targeted at businesses and communities informing them of the benefits of broadband, how to get connected, and where to locate more information on broadband services.
Broadband is now one of the fastest growing technologies in history. Councillor Archie Campbell, Chair of Sustainable Development Committee at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said:
“The “Live Hebrides – Broadband your Horizons” campaign is an awareness programme aimed at driving uptake and highlighting the benefits of broadband to the communities of the Outer Hebrides. Organisations can improve efficiency and effectiveness, whilst also giving them the opportunity to access new markets.”
A specialist, impartial advice service begins this month and will be available to all organisations across all islands. The team of specialist advisors will offer expert, advice and will also work with Business Gateway to offer a series of training workshops towards the end of June.
Broadband is well on the way to becoming a vital utility like water or electricity. It has the ability to dramatically change people's lives and create new business opportunities. It allows the download of files at much faster speeds and enables the user to send or receive emails with large attachments in seconds as opposed to minutes. With the advent of broadband, online backup is also more secure, automatic and cost effective.
Whether ordering supplies, researching products, sharing information or dealing with customers on the other side of the world, broadband can facilitate all of these activities. It also brings financial savings with one flat monthly fee for ‘always on’ high speed internet access and the freedom to use the web and the phone simultaneously.
With current economy changes it seems every organisation needs to embrace technology into the heartbeat of how they operate, in order to stay ahead.
Councillor Archie Campbell, Chair of Sustainable Development Committee further commented:
“We recognise the important role that broadband has to play in developing the social and economic sectors in our communities. This campaign and the specialist support offered will enable organisations to exploit the opportunities that come from broadband and, the various technologies.”
The campaign has been fully supported by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and match funding was awarded through the European Regional Development Fund. To find out more contact the Live Hebrides Team:
Tel: 0800 035 5483
Dèan Ceangal Ri Buannachdan A’ Bhann-Leathann
Tha cothrom aig buidhnean anns na h-Innse Gall buannachd fhaighinn bho iomairt ùr a tha ag amas àrdachadh an àireamh de dhaoine a tha a’ cleachdadh a’ bhann-leathann, a dh’aindheoin dè an companaidh a tha buidheann no gnìomhachas a taghadh airson seirbheis fhaighinn. Tha an iomairt “Live Hebrides – Broadband your Horizons” ag amas air fiosrachadh a thoirt do ghnìomhachasan agus coimhearsnachdan mu na buannachdan a dh’fhaodar a bhith an cois a’ bhann-leathann, ciamar as urrainn dhaibh ceangal fhaighinn, agus càit an faighear barrachd fiosrachaidh air seirbheisean cò cheangailte ris a’ bhann-leathann.
‘S e a’ bhann-leathann aon dhe na modhan teicneòlas as luaithe a dh’fhàs ann an eachdraidh. Thuirt Cathraiche Comataidh Leasachadh Seasmhachd Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar, an Comhairliche Archie Caimbeul:
“Tha an iomairt “Live Hebrides – Broadband your Horizons” ag amas air fiosrachadh a thoirt do choimhearsnachdan na h-Innse Gall mu na buannachdan a tha an cois a’ bhann-leathann. ‘S urrainn do bhuidhnean a bhith nas èifeachdach, agus aig an aon àm gheibh iad an cothrom margaidhean ùr a ruigsinn”.
Tòisichidh seirbheis shònraichte chothromach air a’ mhìos seo agus tha e air a thabhann chun a h-uile buidheann air feadh nan eilein. Bheir luchd-comhairleachaidh sònraichte seachad taic, agus obrachaidh iad le Slighe gu Gnìomhachas gus sreath de bhùthan-obrach a chumail aig deireadh an Òg Mhìos.
Tha a’ bhann-leathann air a shlighe gu bhith na ghoireas cudromach mar uisge agus dealain. Tha e comasach air atharrachadh a thoirt air beatha dhaoine agus cothroman ùra nochdadh ann an gnìomhachas. ‘S urrainn dhut faidhleachan a lughdachadh bhon eadar –lìon aig astar fada nas luaithe agus ‘s urrainn puist dealain le ceanglaichean a chur air falbh ann an diogan ‘s chan e mionaidean.
Leis a’ bhann-leathann tha am fiosrachadh air a’ choimpiutar agad nas tèarainte, thèid a shàbhaladh leis fhèin, agus tha e nas èifeachdach a thaobh cosgaisean.
Ma tha sibh ag òrdachadh stuthan, a’ rannsachadh bathar, a sgaoileadh fiosrachadh, no a’ dèiligeadh ri luchd-ceannachd thall thairis, tha a’ bhann-leathann a’ cuideachadh na goireasan seo uile. Tha e cuideachd a’ sàbhaladh airgead, le bhith a’ pàigheadh uair sa mhìos airson seirbheis far a bheil thu air-loidhne fad na h-ùine agus tha e comasach a bhith air a fòn agus air an eadar-lìon aig an aon àm.
Leis mar a tha an eaconamaidh aig atharrachadh feumaidh buidhnean gabhail ri teicneòlas agus fhighe a-steach dha na dòighean obrachaidh aca, ma tha iad idir gu bhith soirbheachail.
Thug Cathraiche Comataidh Leasachadh Seasmhachd Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar barrachd mìneachadh seachad:
“Tha sinn mothachail air a’ bhuaidh a tha aig a’ bhann-leathann ann a bhith a’ leasachadh na roinnean eaconamach agus sòisealta nar coimhearsnachdan. Tha an iomairt seo agus an taic a tha na chois a’ toirt cothrom do bhuidhnean brath a ghabhail bho na cothroman a tha an lùib a’ bhann-leathann, agus na modhan teicneòlas a tha na chois.
Fhuair an iomairt seo taic bho Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar, Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd‘s nan Eilean agus Maoin Leasachaidh Roinneil Eòrpach. Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh leig fios gu Sgioba Live Hebrides air:
Fòn: 0800 035 5483
Notes:
The "Live Hebrides" team will encourage adoption and use of e-business and online business processes. It will encourage residents, communities and public agencies to be innovative and forward thinking in their application of broadband enabled initiatives and programmes. It will aim to demonstrate to businesses and communities:
- the relevance of broadband and its potential applications
- the business benefits of broadband
The team will offer an impartial, confidential “supplier neutral” advice service to organisations throughout the islands.
These 1-1 advice sessions will be complimented with various workshops and seminars to support businesses to make the most of Information Communication Technology. The team of advisors will work with business owners/managers to support them through a process, which should enable them to make informed decisions about what is right for them.
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Nigel Scott
Communications Officer
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822622 (Work)
Tel: 07884 236103 (Mobile)
email: nscott@cne-siar.gov.uk
Ruairidh Maciver
Communications Assistant
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Tel: 01851 822615 (Work)
Tel: 07881 774601 (Mobile)
email: ruairidh.maciver@cne-siar.gov.uk
