Newport ICT Centre

Newport ICT Centre, hosted by Newport & Gwent Enterprise, was established in 1998 as part of an initiative to promote the use of ICT and eCommerce amongst small and medium sized companies in South East Wales.

We have a team of twelve advisers who are available to offer free, independent, impartial support and advice on Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and eCommerce related issues through the Opportunity Wales, WDA and UK Online for Business programs.

Whether you are considering buying a PC or an Apple-Mac, want more use out of an existing system, or a whole new ICT or eCommerce strategy, the Newport ICT Centre can advise you and suggest reputable suppliers able to deliver the recommended services.

Appointments can be made with an Adviser at our ICT suite based at Enterprise Way or arrangements can be made to visit your place of work.   We are also able to help you through the jargon and make sure you understand the issues in plain language.  For the type of information you can expect please visit www.dti.gov.uk/bestpractice.

Our ICT suite hosts a dedicated demonstration unit which shows ICT in action, using the latest systems, including servers, satellite broadband and ADSL, as well as a full suite of software applications such as diary systems and accounts packages like Sage.  Here we are able to demonstrate the latest technology in a friendly non-pressurised environment, where you can try before you buy.  Please visit www.wda.co.uk/broadband for further information on the try before you buy scheme.

All advisors have or are working toward the Technology Means Business National Standard which demonstrates their understanding of Business issues in relation to the correct adoption of ICT or eCommerce into SMEs, which is appropriate and affordable to gain the most business advantages from utilising ICT within that business.  For further details visit www.technologymeansbusiness.co.uk.  The Newport ICT Centre is also registered to become a Technology Means Business Centre during this year.

Newport & Gwent Enterprise is a leading business support agency, for the last 2 decades we have been providing high quality business advice throughout South Wales. Our mission is to help local businesses to start, to survive, to grow and to prosper.  Our comprehensive range of impartial advice and support is delivered by highly skilled, professional staff, all of whom have a proven track record in their field of expertise.  

In addition to business advice Newport & Gwent Enterprise offers a range of services designed to help your business, these include: property letting, training and development and Taste of Enterprise.

Property is let on a flexible short term basis and comprises of serviced office space located at Enterprise Way and Devon Place, Newport.  Industrial units of varying size are available at Enterprise Way and Bankside, Newport or Station Enterprises, Abergavenny.

Skills and Development offer a range of business skills seminars such as finance, management & marketing; business related NVQ’s and deliver the Recruit & Train Grant scheme, whereby companies taking on new employees receive a grant towards training & the employee gains hands on work experience plus a recognised qualification.  The Taste of Enterprise initiative provides a ‘test trade’ environment for pre-start businesses to actually start selling to customers without the risk of purchasing premises etc.

Newport & Gwent Enterprise recently merged with ngb2b (Newport & Gwent Chamber of Commerce) which provides networking opportunities, a platform upon which you can promote your products and services, as well as a range of exclusive services designed to benefit businesses and offer real savings.

With offices located at Enterprise Way and Devon Place, Newport we operate throughout Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and the southern borders of Powys.  Whether you are thinking about starting a business, have recently stated trading or are an established SME Newport & Gwent Enterprise can help you maximise business opportunities and meet the demands of an increasingly competitive world economy.  For further details please visit www.centreforbusiness.co.uk.