This paper compares the Victorian Cultural Network (VCN) experience with research on cross-domain collaborations and analyses the application of collaboration across key VCN outputs, including: establishment of a broadband fiber network linking the five Member organizations; creation of the Culture Victoria website (http://www.cv.vic.gov.au); and development of targeted education content and IP standards. The paper discusses the impact and benefits of the VCN collaborative approach for the broader Victorian collections sector.