DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY- INNOVATION - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Digital Technology While 72% of New Caledonians are equipped with IT tools, the digital sector accounts for just 2.6% of New Caledonia's GDP in 2019. Nowadays, digital technology is fundamental to economic growth, driving modernisation, attractiveness, competitiveness and innovation in any country. It represents strong economic potential in both local and regional markets. The aim of the Southern Province is to develop new digital skills and activities, promote equitable access to digital services, modernise uses and practices and develop digital content. The deployment of a second intelligent submarine cable to Fiji will help meet the growing demand for telecommunications and secure New Caledonia's international connectivity. Key figures 10 Data centres - 210 active companies and 1,850 jobs 14 patents filed since 2014 (2/3 international) 2 undersea optical cables: Noumea-Sydney (Australia) and Noumea-Suva (Fiji) - the aim is to connect all users by 2025 3G and 4G coverage (80% of the country) European funding o FP6 and FP7 (Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development) o COSME Programme (Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) 10 research organisations, 550 employees including 400 researchers, engineers and technicians 3 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTORS AND OPPORTUNITIES 20
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjE1NDI=