A third annual survey of the province’s top technology industry decision-makers is under way.
The 2001 Alberta Technology Report, an annual investigation of Alberta’s technology industry, will be released in late January.
The report asks top-tier CEOs and senior executives in Alberta’s information technology (IT) sector to identify the trends, challenges and issues facing the province’s IT companies.
In addition to gathering annual baseline information, this year’s report will investigate the real or imagined lack of venture capital and its importance to future industry growth.
It also will examine the post-Sept. 11 impact on human-resource policies, employment opportunities and corporate attraction and retention techniques.
The report will quantify spending trends in the areas of sales, marketing, and research and development, as well as ask CEOs to cite specific initiatives that various levels of government might take to further support the industry.
The poll is being conducted by professional services provider Ernst & Young LLP and market researcher Ipsos-Reid.
“The year-over-year collection of this data and the dialogue it inspires is vital to the progress of the IT sector within the Alberta economy,” said Rick Cormier, leader of Ernst & Young’s technology, communications and entertainment practice in Edmonton.
Sponsors of year’s report are Alberta Innovation and Science, Alberta Economic Develop-ment and the ICET Alliance.
“We see this report as a key driver in generating open dialogue about where our industry is headed and how the various stakeholders can work together to improve the Alberta IT sector’s competitive position,” said Keith Gylander, executive director of the ICET Alliance.
For information on the 2001 survey or for a copy of last year’s report, visit www.altatechreport.com
