In the present post we’d like to catch your eye to the recently issued “Russia Information Technology Report Q1 2010”. The report gives a comprehensive view of the Russian IT market for the next couple of years. The main point, looking forward Russia is on the course to emerge as one of the largest IT markets in Europe. In 2010, after the downward year 2009, the Russian IT market is forecast to recover to US$15.9bn, up 12% on 2009, which looks like a good start. Growing computer penetration, government ICT projects and immense potential for IT spending by Russia's traditional industries could drive an increase in IT spending per capita from around US$113 to US$185 over the 2010-2014 period.
Below we present a more detailed description of the most significant market segments.
• IT Services – The Companies and Markets’ analysts project an IT services market value of US$4.1bn in 2010, which is definitely a recovery from 2009 when the market experienced a sharp contraction. The IT services opportunity is forecast to grow to around US$7.0bn by 2014, as the IT market gradually recovers. Systems integration is the largest IT services component, with as much as one-third of segment revenues and, together with implementation of hardware and software, probably account for about half of all IT services. More value-added services such as consulting and applications development are growing fast. Outsourcing is also on the rise.
• Software – The domestic software market is projected at around US$3.2bn in 2010. Going forward, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% to US$5.4bn by 2014, making Russia potentially one of the most significant global software market opportunities.
• Hardware – The computer hardware market is forecast to recover to US$8.7bn in 2010, up from US$7.5bn the previous year but still short of 2008 levels.
• Competitive Landscape – Russia is strengthening its positions as a lucrative spot for doing business, which has already been recognized by a good many industry leaders. In November 2009, Microsoft said that it was considering launching its own retail presence in Russia in 2010. Acer brand Packard Bell said that it plans to achieve a 10% share of the Russian notebook segment by 2012, from just 1.5% currently. And that is just to name a few. Don’t overlook your business opportunities in the lucrative destination gaining momentum.
Source: Companies and Markets
Below we present a more detailed description of the most significant market segments.
• IT Services – The Companies and Markets’ analysts project an IT services market value of US$4.1bn in 2010, which is definitely a recovery from 2009 when the market experienced a sharp contraction. The IT services opportunity is forecast to grow to around US$7.0bn by 2014, as the IT market gradually recovers. Systems integration is the largest IT services component, with as much as one-third of segment revenues and, together with implementation of hardware and software, probably account for about half of all IT services. More value-added services such as consulting and applications development are growing fast. Outsourcing is also on the rise.
• Software – The domestic software market is projected at around US$3.2bn in 2010. Going forward, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14% to US$5.4bn by 2014, making Russia potentially one of the most significant global software market opportunities.
• Hardware – The computer hardware market is forecast to recover to US$8.7bn in 2010, up from US$7.5bn the previous year but still short of 2008 levels.
• Competitive Landscape – Russia is strengthening its positions as a lucrative spot for doing business, which has already been recognized by a good many industry leaders. In November 2009, Microsoft said that it was considering launching its own retail presence in Russia in 2010. Acer brand Packard Bell said that it plans to achieve a 10% share of the Russian notebook segment by 2012, from just 1.5% currently. And that is just to name a few. Don’t overlook your business opportunities in the lucrative destination gaining momentum.
Source: Companies and Markets
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