The IT (hardware, software and services) market in Brazil grew 4.5%, according to the annual study by ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) carried out jointly with the consultancy IDC. The main figures of the study were released last Monday, the 26th, during the inauguration dinner of the new executives of the association's deliberative council. On the occasion, the entity also presented its Integrity program and honored communication, research and development professionals who contribute to the advancement of Digital Transformation in Brazil.
At the top of the list of IT investments in Latin America, Brazil recorded about US$ 38 billion in investments in hardware, software and services during 2017, followed by Mexico (US$ 20.6 billion), Argentina (US$ 8, 4 bi) and Colombia (US$ 7 bi). In the world ranking, the country was in ninth place in the list that head in the sequence: United States (US$ 751 bi), China (US$ 244 bi), Japan (US$ 139 bi), United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada and India. In total, US$ was 2.07 trillion in IT investments in the last year.
For Jorge Sukarie, Chairman of the Board of ABES, the results of the survey indicate that "IT investments have returned to growth in Brazil and the country is gradually recovering the space lost in recent years". Also according to the executive, the numbers in Brazil point to a greater degree of maturity in investments in technology, with a greater share of investments in software and services in total investments in IT. "It is important to highlight that we resumed part of the" market share "lost in Latin America last year and maintained our leadership position, now even more prominent, responsible for 39.11TT1T of the total investment of the continent, which was US1TT2T 97.3 billion" , he explains.
Sukarie also points out that investments in ICT (IT + Telecom), totaled US$ 3.55 trillion in 2017, US$ 105 billion in Brazil alone - which guaranteed him the sixth place in the overall ranking, recovering a position in relation to the year previous.
For 2018, the executive has a positive expectation. "It will be the year of recovery," he says. According to him, the technology will continue based on "Cloud", "Big Data / Analytics", "Social Business" and "Mobility", the four pillars of digital transformation, resulting in an expected growth of 4.1% in the IT segment. “Investments will return with more opportunities during the second half of the year”, comments Sukarie.
Council, MCTIC and BNDES
Every year, one third of ABES 'deliberative council is renewed. “This is a way to revitalize the association and prepare for a new year of services dedicated to companies”, comments Francisco Camargo, President of ABES. The new directors are: André Sussumu Iizuka (Jotatei Serviços de Informática), Antônio Eduardo M. da Silva (Business Software Alliance do Brasil), Benjamin Quadros (BRQ Soluções em Informática), Fernando Arakaki (Add Value Technologies), José de Miranda Dias (Magna Sistemas), Lauro de Lauro (Computer Content and Style), Moyses Levy Liberbaum (CSC Brazil), Neide da Silva Leite (Input Center Informática), Rodolfo Fucher (Femp Administração e Participações) and Rodrigo Jonas Fragola (Aker Consultoria e Informática ).
The event was attended by Thiago Camargo, new Secretary Information Technology Policy of MCTIC (Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications) and Irecê Fraga, head of the Products Department of the Planning Department of BNDES (National Development Bank), who announced, first hand, that, as of April, the card BNDES will also finance the purchase of custom software. The novelty also includes the development of corporate websites, virtual stores and applications.
Tributes
With the objective of honoring professionals, journalists, researchers and authorities that contribute to the development of the Technology sector, ABES paid tribute with the commendation of Honorary Ambassador of the Brasil País Digital initiative (www.brasilpaisdigital.com.br), the following personalities Adelson Sousa (IT Mídia), Ana Paula Lobo (Digital Convergence), Benito Paret (TI Rio), Carlos Sacco (ABES), Cláudio Gastal (MBC - Competitive Brazil Movement), Daniel Leipnitz (ACATE), Edgar Serrano (FENAINFO), Irecê Fraga Kauss Loureiro (BNDES), Gérson Schmitt (ABES), Jorge Sukarie (ABES), José de Miranda Dias (ABES), Jeovani Salomão (ASSESPRO), Márcio Girão (FINEP), Ruben Delgado (SOFTEX) , Sergio Paulo Gallindo (BRASSCOM), Thiago Camargo (SEPIN) and Vanda Scartezini (ABES).
Integrity and Compliance Program
At the event, the new Integrity Program of the entity, developed by the Mattos Filho Office, which not only prepares ABES for new times in Brazil and in the World, but also aims to educate and inform its members about the need to develop similar programs and ethical rules against corruption and corruption. unfair competition. One of the actions carried out by the integrity program is the creation of a portal for Independent Anonymous Reporting, free of charge for members, who may receive reports of any act that violates ethical principles and the Anti-Corruption Law within companies.
“In addition to bringing more transparency in the entity's relations with its associates, employees, suppliers and public entities, these documents will serve as a guide for our associates to create their own Integrity and Compliance Program. All documents can be accessed on the ABES Portal”, Says Francisco Camargo, President of ABES.
About ABES
ABES, the Brazilian Association of Software Companies, is the most representative entity in the sector with around 2 thousand associated or associated companies, distributed in 23 Brazilian states and in the Federal District, responsible for the generation of more than 200 thousand direct jobs and a turnover annual turnover of US$ 20 billion per year. The companies associated with ABES represent about 86% of the turnover of the software development and commercialization segment in Brazil.
Since its foundation, on September 9, 1986, the entity has exercised the mission of sectorial representation in the legislative and tax areas, in proposing and guiding policies aimed at strengthening the value chain of the Brazilian Software and Services Industry - IBSS, in defense intellectual property and combating piracy of national or international software and in supporting initiatives to promote research, development, innovation and the development of national software. Access the ABES Portal - www.abes.org.br or talk to our Relationship Center: (11) 2161-2833.
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