Information & communication technology (ICT) public relations

Public relations and public affairs in the ICT sector

The current Parliament is shaping up to be a critical period for information technology in the public sector. The Government ICT Strategy, published in March 2011, highlighted a host of new business opportunities for large and small companies alike in the coming months and years. Cyber-security is rapidly becoming a crucial issue across government and local authorities. And cuts in public spending have left departments and councils looking for reliable and efficient new solutions.

There has never been a better time for ICT (information and communication technology) companies to invest in a public relations programme to position themselves at the very centre of public, business and government thinking.

Chelgate has a long history of working with some of the very biggest names in the ICT sector, and this continues to be the case. Our work varies in nature from marketing support and enhancing media and public awareness of clients and their products, to detailed strategic public affairs programmes and individual project oversight.

It is a huge sector and Chelgate has worked with clients from across the spectrum, from software development and internet start-up organisations, to multinational blue chip companies. We have sector specific experience and expertise in areas as diverse as open source software, educational ICT, and information security.

Our expertise comes from a background of work within and outside of Chelgate. Members of our team have worked within the sector, developed information technology policies with senior members of Parliament, and chaired conferences on a wide range of specific issues.

We can provide a public relations and public affairs programme tailored to your company’s individual needs and budget. Should you need a products profile raising, a specific project promoted, or a long-term strategic public relations programme implemented, we have the resources and expertise to provide you with what you need at the budget you want to spend.

Chelgate can also provide an unrivalled public affairs service. If you want to meet specific government or local authority officials, enhance your visibility across the public sector, or position your company as a thought- leader in the sector, Chelgate can provide the strategic advice to put you where you want to be.