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ICT companies choose New South Wales (NSW) because of its strong economic environment and its research and development capabilities. ICT investors also identify Sydney’s strong upstream demand— Sydney represents 25% of Australia’s economy.

How we assist ICT companies to invest

NSW Trade & Investment assists businesses that are contemplating significant new investment, whether establishing a new operation, relocating a business or expanding an existing business.

Services are delivered to businesses free-of-charge.

For ICT companies that are looking to enter the market, the Department can:

provide information on how New South Wales (NSW) benchmarks against other locations (local and international)
provide advice on how to set up a business in NSW, including advice on taxation and regulatory issues that affect the ICT sector
set up introductions with business networks in the ICT sector
coordinate a market visit program for companies to visit Sydney.

For existing companies that are looking to grow, the Department can:

help shortlist sites in NSW that suit the requirements of the investment, with information on the costs and benefits of each location
set up introductions with local research and development institutions

For new and existing companies, the Department can provide advice on other support and incentives that may be available for the investment project.

For a full list of available services click here. Read more about the ICT industry in NSW.

Examples of ICT companies we have assisted

The Department has worked with many domestic and international companies such as IBM, Accenture, Fuji Xerox, Polaris Software and Wipro.

Case study: Polaris Software

A leading Indian software company has chosen the Sydney suburb of Parramatta for its new software testing laboratory.

Polaris Software’s Centre of Excellence for software testing and validation is expected to create 160 jobs and bring investment of almost $5 million.

The Centre will conduct software testing and validation for Australian financial service providers, which will benefit NSW and international companies to achieve standards of global excellence.

The NSW Government worked with Polaris Software to help it establish the lab which will expand the company’s existing operations in Sydney.

CEO and Chairman of Polaris Software Lab Arun Jain said Sydney had a long and rich history in banking and financial services.

“Sydney will be the most suitable location to support the complex requirements of leading banks in South East Asia and Australia and New Zealand,” Mr Jain Said.

Further information

NSW Growth Industry Profile - ICT
Information and statistics on the ICT sector in NSW.

Australian Technology Showcase
A networking program that promotes and develops export markets for innovative technology products.

The NSW economy in 2020 - A Foresighting Study
A report considering the major changes likely to occur in the NSW economy to 2020 - including a trend towards the information economy.

NSW Innovation and Productivity Council
The Innovation and Productivity Council advises the NSW Government on policies and strategies that affect local innovation.

National ICT Australia (NICTA)
Australia's ICT Research Centre of Excellence, supported by the NSW Government.