INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MARKET IN SINGAPORE Presented by Chia Swee Hoon Senior Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Singapore
OVERVIEW –Singapore has one of the most developed IT infrastructures in the world –Three out of four companies use internet for business –74% of Singapore households own personal computers –66% of these households enjoy Internet access –Every school and public library is equipped with PCs and have broadband access –More than 1,600 Singapore government services are available on-line
IT Market –Market size: estimated US$3.1 billion –Mature market –Government of Singapore initiative drives market demand both as a user and as a catalyst –Dependent on imports –U.S. products well accepted in Singapore –Regional distribution center
BEST PROSPECTS –Security solutions –Enterprise software solutions –Wireless connectivity solutions including wireless LANs, virtual private networks and wide area networks –Government projects
KEY VENDORS And many more…
MARKET ENTRY –Work with established partners who are well versed with local conditions and buyer requirements –Singaporeans often get information on the latest technologies and development from trade journals and the Internet –Singaporeans attend trade shows, seminars and conferences both in Singapore & overseas
REGIONAL TRADE EVENT ENTERPRISE IT 2007 June 19 – 22, 2007 Singapore Expo
KEY RESOURCES Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Market research portal
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