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The City of Toronto demonstrated its commitment to the ICT sector last week by signing onto an international digital cities network. The network connects Toronto to other Digital City members who span the globe from San Francisco to Singapore.

Objectives for the agreement included:

• Fostering international relationships between digital media organizations.
• Creating new business ventures.
• Supporting growth and innovations with existing digital media businesses.
• Encouraging private and public investment in advanced digital technologies.
Toronto’s membership initiative was lead by Joaquin Alvarado, Director of the Institute of Next Generation Internet at San Francisco State University.

“The Digital City Network involves cities and regions that we believe are forward-looking,” said Alvarado. “Toronto was chosen to be part of the Network because of its New Media and IT industry. We were looking to partner with cities and regions that we believe are creative and technological hubs. Toronto was a perfect choice to join the Network. ”

Toronto Mayor David Miller signed the agreement with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. San Francisco is spearheading the initiative that already lists Paris, Prague, and Dublin as members.

Potential projects the Digital City Network may work on include cultural exchanges, joint research initiatives and developing business to business relationships and investment opportunities.

For more information on the Digital City Network and its objectives, check out the news release at CNW.

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