CGI.br releases the results of the TIC Enterprises 2008 Survey

Study indicates outsourcing process in Brazil's Information Technology sector

The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee (CGI.br) announces the results of the 4th Survey on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Brazil — TIC Enterprises 2008. Conducted by the Center for Studies on Information and Communication Technologies (CETIC.br), the survey analyzed 3,500 companies with 10 or more employees across the national territory. The survey provides information on the penetration and use of the Internet in the country, including general data on ICT systems, electronic government, network security, e-commerce, and skills in using ICTs.

Access to ICTs
According to the study, 94% of Brazilian companies use computers, a value equivalent to that recorded in 2007. The indicator shows that the adoption of this technology is directly linked to the size of the company, reaching 100% in those with 50 or more employees.

Considering the regions of the country, companies in the southern region have the highest proportion of computer use (97%).

Remote access to the company's network has also increased and is now a reality in 21% of organizations — an increase of 6% over the last three years. In relation to economic sectors, the real estate segment stands out: 35% of companies in this sector allow their employees to work remotely.

According to the report, the use of wired local area networks (LAN) grew 6 percentage points over the last three years and is present in 83% of companies. However, the adoption of wireless networks increased by 7% in 2008, reaching 35% of this audience, suggesting a process of technology substitution.

Internet Use
The survey shows that the number of companies with computers that have Internet access remained stable compared to 2007 and is present in 97% of them. In this context, the Center-West region stands out: 100% of respondents have access to this technology. In second place, with 98% of mentions, is the southern region.

As in previous years, cable Internet access has grown and is present in 22% of companies — an increase of 8% compared to 2006. Conversely, dial-up access dropped to 5%, a reduction of 9 percentage points over the last three years.

Regarding activities carried out on the Internet, the survey reveals that a total of 99% of corporations use this medium to send and receive emails, followed by 94% for searching information about products and services. “It is interesting to note that 69% of organizations interviewed use the web to monitor the market, an increase of 3 percentage points compared to 2006,” explains Cappi.

The number of corporations with a website increased to 53% — 7 percentage points higher compared to the last period. According to the study, this indicator varies according to the size of the companies. It is noted that in medium-sized corporations, the growth is more significant — 13 percentage points in one year.

Interaction with government institutions
According to the report, 89% of Brazilian companies with Internet access used the network to access electronic public services. Among the most used services are FGTS inquiries, with 60%; state registration inquiries, with 58%, and online tax payments, with 57% of mentions.

Skills
The proportion of companies that offered training to their employees to develop ICT skills rose from 26% in 2006 to 34% in 2008.

The growth trend observed in the hiring of external suppliers to perform IT functions occurs in companies of all sizes. In total, the number that was 39% in 2006 rose to 45% in 2007, and by 2008 it reached 47%. The indicator reflects the possibility of an outsourcing process of the information technology sector in Brazilian companies.

The full content of the survey is available at https://www.cetic.br/.

About CETIC.br
The Center for Studies on Information and Communication Technologies (CETIC.br) is responsible for producing indicators and statistics on the availability and use of the Internet in Brazil, disseminating periodic analyses and information on the network's development in the country. More information at https://www.cetic.br/.

About NIC.br – Nucleus of Information and Coordination of Ponto BR
The Nucleus of Information and Coordination of Ponto BR — NIC.br (https://www.nic.br/) is a civil, non-profit entity that implements the decisions and projects of the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil. Permanent activities of NIC.br include coordinating the registration of domain names — Registro.br (https://www.registro.br/), studying, responding to, and dealing with security incidents in Brazil - CERT.br (https://www.cert.br/), studying and researching network technologies and operations — CEPTRO.br (https://www.ceptro.br/), producing indicators about information and communication technologies — CETIC.br (https://www.cetic.br/) and hosting the W3C office in Brazil (https://www.w3c.br/).

About the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee – CGI.br
The Brazilian Internet Steering Committee coordinates and integrates all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting technical quality, innovation, and the dissemination of the services offered. More information at https://www.cgi.br/.

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