Brasscom Releases Report on Brazil's Information Technology Sector

Brazilian Association of Information and Communication Technology Companies, also known as Brasscom, released a research report titled "Brazil IT-BPO Book," which provides an overview of Brazil's Information and Communication Technology industry

 

The book reportedly analyses the Brazilian IT and communications markets compared to other players, present primary data for industry followers and investors, and provide an overview of infrastructure and human resources policies that affect the industry. The book also talks about the role of Brazilian government, the private sector, and universities.

 

"The content is part of a wide-ranging market intelligence study organized by Brasscom and will be a valuable for those seeking information on Brazil's IT-BPO sector," Antonio Gil, president of Brasscom, said in a statement. "The book highlights the growing importance of Brazil as a technology provider and how IT is essential to foster economic and social development for any country that wishes to establish a meaningful presence in the global market."

 

"Wide-ranging and well-structured industry information is an important pillar of effective export and investment promotion," said Andre Limp, technology project manager at Apex (News - Alert)-Brazil, in a statement. "For the potential client or investor, comprehensive and accurate data is essential to the decision-making process. The Brazil IT-BPO Book is an important reference for the Brazilian IT service sector and will help increase interest in Brazilian companies."

 

Brazil is positioning itself as center for information technology. The industry combines IT services and BPO. The growth forecasts for the BPO sector have remained high even in the times of global economic crisis.

 

"The IT-BPO Book study reaffirms Brazil's position as a strategic IT center on the global stage," said Alessandro Teixeira, president of Apex-Brazil, in a statement. "Our organization is a Brasscom partner that contributed to the development of Brazil and the generation of new jobs. We are confident that the objective set by the Brazilian government to increase IT-BPO exports from $2.2 billion in 2008 to $ 3.5 billion in 2010 will be achieved shortly."