According to new research from research firm IDC, e-Government IT spending in the top 5 countries in Western Europe is expected to increase over the next few years. IDC has analysed IT spending on e-government in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the U.K., and the research shows that:
- Fewer budget constraints in the U.K. will enable the government to continue pursuing its egovernment initiatives, resulting in total IT spending on egovernment increasing from $828 million in 2004 to almost $1.2 billion in 2008.
- The DeutschlandOnline and Information Society 2006 plans will sustain IT spending on egovernment solutions in Germany in the medium to long term. Total IT spending on egovernment will grow from $985 million in 2004 to more than $1.4 billion in 2008.
- The Italian government has made significant progress but still needs to increase investment to meet its egovernment objectives. Total IT spending on egovernment will grow from $371 million in 2004 to more than $520 million in 2008.
- Spanish IT spending on egovernment solutions will increase above average, growing from $200 million in 2004 to more than $300 million in 2008.
- The ADeLE plan will drive French IT spending on egovernment solutions in the medium term. Total IT spending on egovernment will increase from around $980 million in 2004 to more than $1.3 billion in 2008.
"IT spending on egovernment is expected to continue growing at uneven rates in Europe's top 5 countries," said Massimiliano Claps, senior research analyst, IDC European Vertical Markets. "IT vendors that want to take advantage of these opportunities must closely monitor the new initiatives, understand the drivers of the various projects, and take advantage of growth at the local government level."
Quelle: Publictechnology, 18.10.2004
