When it comes to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Switzerland invests more per capita than any other country in the world. According to the European Information Technology Observatory (EITO), in 2005 Switzerland spent approximately USD 3,350 per capita, compared to second ranked Sweden that is spending approximately USD 3,050 per capita, or the United States, ranked sixth with USD 2,550 per capita. This growth is expected to accelerate even more in the years to come. Some market insiders expect Swiss ICT spending to exceed USD 4,300 in 2007, a stunning 30% increase compared with 2005.
Interesting markets for U.S. exporters include, for example, the broadband Internet market, the Internet security market and the IT outsourcing market (particularly desktop outsourcing).
Opportunities
The Swiss market conditions offer opportunities for U.S. suppliers of
- advanced Internet access solutions (from backbone to consumer and fixed line as well as wireless solutions),
- voice over IP solutions,
- e-commerce and e-business solutions and applications,
- Enterprise Content Management solutions,
- Online Financial Applications,
- IT Security (software, hardware and consulting)
- online gaming
Market Reports
The Swiss Broadband Internet Market | 08/2005 |
Internet Security Market Switzerland | 05/2006 |
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