Abstract
In this paper, we focus on the spatial proximity between firms and their partners as a determinant of firms agglomeration process, which can still be observed in spite of the diffusion of Information and Communication Technologies. Using a regional French survey addressed by INSEE in 2003 to 850 Brittany firms, we show that geographical distance from partners implies a more intensive use of ICT. Particularly, these technologies are more intensively used as a coordination tool when upstream partners are distant, and are more intensively used as a means of diffusing and collecting information when downstream partners are distant. Thus, these technologies cannot be considered only as tools to transfer codified knowledge but also as a means of exchanging and coordinating with distant partners and then as a way to withdraw geographical constraint. This should be done at low cost and generate quick return on investments.
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