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Figure 4.1: The Way Forward
In the previous two sections we have described Scotland’s potential in software and reviewed the strategic options. In this section, we set out the way forward for Scotland in realising the vision of a significant, high value-adding, innovative, globally networked and internationally recognised software region.
As we have described in the previous section, the “do nothing” option would lead to a Scottish Industry with reduced growth due to its high service orientation with “local for local” provision. Alternatively, the immediate steps forward in realising the vision would be for the key stakeholders to:
However, this process can be accelerated by the strategy presented in this document. We set out below a series of initiatives that can be fed into the steps set out above. These initiatives are not a “wish list” or an ad-hoc set of quick fixes. Rather, they represent a symbiotic and integrated approach that has been developed with the input and support of the Scottish Software industry. Whilst the ideas presented emerge from our analysis of the capability and forces affecting it, they have been further developed and refined by the industry itself.
Figure 4.2: Components of the Strategy
We put forward the following programme of initiatives for discussion and further development by the partners and stakeholders in the Scottish Software Community. They need to agree more detailed architecture and design for many of the initiatives, their prioritisation and the resource implications together with industry specific programme champions.
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