• Is electronically delivered software considered an export?
• Does software or hardware with encryption need an export license?
• Which countries have low or no import tariffs on IT software and equipment?
• My company specializes in supplying IT to a specific industry. Can you help us find the best markets and potential customers?

Canada Software Market (PDF)
The software market represents approximately 17% of the total Canadian Information Technology market. In 2007 spending in this sub-sector stood at $7.1 billion. Over a five-year period strong growth is expected. By 2010 software spending in Canada will reach $8 billion with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%.

TechMaine Skills Census (PDF)
The percentage of Maine’s technology workforce which holds a bachelor’s degree or higher is significantly greater than the U.S. average. Please read about this and more in this 2009 census put together by TechMaine.

Korea – E-Commerce (PDF)
Korean e-commerce transactions in 2008 were valued at USD 524 billion, which was a 17 percent increase from the USD 423 billion reported in 2007. E-commerce revenues of Korea’s top E-business companies, including major portals, comprise approximately 60 to 70 percent of the total revenue and are expected to continue to grow over the next several years.

TechMaine

Stay connected with Maine’s enterprising technology community by becoming involved with TechMaine. Technology Association of Maine is the statewide trade association for Maine's technology industries. TechMaine enhances the technology sectors through programs designed to increase awareness of the industry, develop community, industry perception and workforce development.

CeBIT Eurasia, Oct. 6-10, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey