With 30,000 jobs in 2,000 companies in the conurbation, and the presence of emblematic groups (CEGID, INFOGRAMES/ATARI, EVER, etc.), information and communication technologies are boosting the local economy, thanks to the tools, habits, and practices they generate.

High involvement of public authorities

Furthermore, in the vast spectrum of ICTs, interactive entertainment and the knowledge economy constitute a major economic potential, offering real international prospects for the Lyon region.

This is why Greater Lyon is strongly involved in these new technologies, and wishes to create a real area of excellence on its territory, while improving the performance of its businesses.

These challenges for the ICT branch development are shared by all partners of "Greater Lyon, a Business Spirit" (formerly SDE), as well as by partners of the Programme Lyonnais pour la Société de l'Information (PLSI – Lyon Program for an Information Society), an initiative involving both the general public and businesses.

The direction given to this economic action has allowed for the current difficulties faced by the sector to be considered, focusing on 4 axes:

propagation of information technologies,

stimulation of the ICT branch,

telecommunication infrastructures,

promotion of areas of excellence.