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Manitoba is home to a thriving ICT sector that serves the world. Manitoba has over 1,500 companies operating in the ICT sector, with approximately 80% of these firms located in Winnipeg. The industry is supported by an extensive network of research and development organizations and industry associations.
Winnipeg offers a diverse supply of over 22,000 workers in specialized ICT occupations, over 76,000 workers in business, finance, and administrative occupations, over 1,100 technical sales specialists.
Manitoba is home to about 125 digital media and gaming companies that together employ a workforce of 600 developers and workers in related occupations. Revenues in Winnipeg’s gaming industry grew by over 850% between 2007 and 2010.
Major ICT firms including IBM, HP, and EDS have centres of operation in Winnipeg and the city is the headquarters of one of Canada’s largest telecommunications network providers: MTS Allstream.
Ms. Cindy Hodges
Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines
Tel: 204-945-6657
Fax: 204-945-3977
E-mail: cindy.hodges@gov.mb.ca
Web site: www.gov.mb.ca/stem
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Communication Technology Services Manitoba
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