Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has formed a Technology Policy Group to help members’ harness the potential of technology to propel their business forward. The group will be chaired by Lindsay Fielding of Aptia Ltd and its Vice Chair Bill Magee, a technology writer.

The group will consider how SMEs can improve their profitability through creative use of technology, as well as seeking to support those businesses in the Edinburgh Technology Sector. A particular focus will be on the provision of strong support networks for both start-ups and growing businesses, as well as highlighting opportunities to improve inward investment.

Graham Birse, Managing Director of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce says "We have a strong tradition of member-led representation across a range of business sectors, helping to influence local and national policy and create great conditions for business. The establishment of a Technology group is long overdue.”

Chair of the Technology Policy Group, Dr Lindsay Fielding of Aptia Ltd., said “The appropriate use of technology is a competitive differentiator. Businesses which get it right see real rewards in terms of profitability, through efficiency gains and in some cases new revenue streams. Over the next few months the group will be exploring best practice for SMEs to help them gain real and rapid advantages. We also want to review the needs of the technology sector and highlight areas where we see there is opportunity for growth.”

Chamber members interested in finding out more can follow the policy group on the chamber website : http://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk or contact Lindsay Fielding.