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Top skills develop in Finland
At the turn of the millennium Finland became the world leader
in technology. The first strong wave of information technology
development and the success of the telecommunications sector
in the 1990s boosted Finland's rise to the top.
Today the country is known as a pacesetter in information
technology - both in developing and exploiting it. Information
technology is utilized on a wide scale and everything is well
placed for using and developing it. A second, slower and more
restrained wave is now on the move.
Secret of companies' success
The roots for the expertise have their origins in the Finnish
forest industry, which throughout the years has learnt to
use information technology effectively in its entire value
chain. Today utilizing information technology plays an important
role in the success of numerous Finnish companies.
One of the big resources in the success is the expertise
in research and development. Strong expertise in the control
of the supply chain and in distribution and logistics can
be found at companies. Using information technology in the
search for productivity is also well advanced.
Employees at Finnish companies are highly educated and innovative
experts in their field, both in Finland and elsewhere in the
world. The good education system guarantees professional skills
and know-how, including at the very top level.
Rapid development continues
The rapid development and introduction of the digital infrastructure
provide Finnish players with an advant-age on international
markets. Development creates a strategic competitive edge
not only for the telecommunications industry but also for
other areas of technology throughout society as a whole.
With the proliferation of cordless, multi-functional and
portable terminal equipment, better use of network technology
can be made on a wider scale. Coming soon will be new technological
opportunities, telecommunications systems and services that
can be used to create new business models.
The rapidly expanding data transmission capacity will create
a demand for service and content production. The significance
of applications associated with electronic security, telecommunications
and electronic money will continue to grow. An increasing
amount of equipment is being linked to information networks,
including domestic appliances and means of transport. User
interfaces based on voice and speech messages are becoming
more common.
The development of technology will bring with it rapid revolutionary
and development stages. An effective and successful lead-in
for the changes will require work and innovativeness. Only
those who make good use of a change will strengthen their
positions on markets that are becoming international.
Published 2006
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