Sunderland Software City: The Impact of a Collaborative Project to Develop the Software Industry Within the North East of England

Abstract

This paper uses a case study approach to evaluate the
impact of a collaborative initiative within the North East of
England which sets out to grow and sustain a software industry,
based on the strengths of regional players. The project
Sunderland Software City has the ambitious aim of developing
the people, the infrastructure and the business and enterprise
culture to create and sustain a software industry. This paper
focuses upon the impact of the project, and presents some lessons
learned to date.