INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MARKETINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MARKET

IN SINGAPOREIN SINGAPORE

Presented by

Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist

U.S. Commercial ServiceSingapore

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

– 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 MarketIT 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 PROSPECTSBEST PROSPECTS

– Security solutions

– Enterprise software solutions

– Wireless connectivity solutions including wireless LANs, virtual private networks and wide area networks

– Government projects

KEY VENDORSKEY VENDORS

And many more…

MARKET ENTRYMARKET 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 EVENTREGIONAL TRADE EVENT

ENTERPRISE IT 2007June 19 – 22, 2007Singapore Expo

http://www.goto-enterpriseit.com

KEY RESOURCESKEY RESOURCES

Infocomm Development Authority of Singaporehttp://www.ida.gov.sg

Singapore Infocomm Technology Federationhttp://www.sitf.org.sg/marketplace/bizopp.aspx

Market research portalhttp://www.export.gov/market_research/index.asp

Please contact:

Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist

U.S. Commercial ServiceEmail: Sweehoon.Chia@mail.doc.gov

URL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?