What we do

Following on from the Digital Challenge, DC10plus is now a leading authority on digital inclusion issues and how they impact at a local level.

DC10plus has identified six key themes which underpin our vision and ongoing strategy:

Next generation connectivity

Creating well-targeted and innovative interventions for “next generation connectivity” (NGC) through the deployment of high-speed broadband (100 Mbs and above) using fibre, cable and wireless connectivity.

Independent living

Improving quality of life through making access to services easier and more time efficient and basing services around customer rather than provider needs (bringing multi-agency service delivery together).

Flexible working for socially excluded groups

Looking at the latest in projects that get people back into employment, for example ‘Homeshoring in conjunction with UK Virtual Call Centres, Cisco and local call centre operators such as eOn.

Digital communications and environmental impact

To identify and trial appropriate enabling technologies for homes and SME’s to reduce carbon footprint and tackle climate change.

Exploiting digital switchover for greater social inclusion

To capitalise on the opportunities presented as the entire country switches from analogue to digital TV between 2007 and 2012.

Communities building capacity

Creating a framework to support exchange of good practice between Community and Voluntary organisations, other partners and Local Authorities and brokers and champions fully supported by technology, building local capacity and service access.