Information & Communications Technologies (ICT)

and Digital Media

Sector Summary

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. 

Contact

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
Broadband Initiative Information
Communication Technology Services Manitoba

Related Links

• Manitoba Companies Directory
• Manitoba Business Facts
• Information & Communication Technologies Association of Manitoba
• ICT Insight - Guide to Information & Communications Technology Research and Resources in Manitoba
• Interactive Digital Media

Industry Associations: On Screen Manitoba New Media Manitoba Manitoba Music

Association of Manitoba Book Publishers Winnipeg Film Group Video Pool Inc.