access to adequate and affordable ict infrastructure notably national and international broadband connectivity is essential for the development of the software industry this involves consideration of the role of network operators internet exchange points data centres and related regulation while it is beyond the scope of this report to discuss related policies for broadband development in detail several publications from international organizations address this topic in detail technology parks innovation hubs and incubators are sometimes set up with the aim of making it easier for software enterprises to get started innovate and expand see also chapter iii such facilities are of particular value when weak basic infrastructure electricity broadband connectivity represents an obstacle to business development