It's been an exciting time at CBN since Christmas as work has started in earnest on the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA). A key part of Digital Britain, INCA will bring together networks from across the UK to jointly purchase and sell services. A key barrier for many networks is accessing the sorts of services their customers want, from telehealth to video on demand. INCA takes a massive step forward in making this sort of co-operation a reality.
INCA was a CBN concept, which we have promoted and nurtured to the point where it was backed by the Government last Christmas. INCA’s long term future will be as a completely separate entity, but in the meantime, members of the CBN team have been seconded to get the ball rolling. New organisations find the first few months the most challenging, so CBN’s support is critical to its future success and that of the increasing number of networks who will rely on INCA for services.
At the same time, we are working with Advantage West Midlands on their Next Generation Strategy and feeding into the Valuation Office consultation on community networks. |
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