The Dutch software sector, comprising some 16,000 companies, contributes approximately 3% to the Dutch economy (GNP). The sector is not only an important driver of activity, growth and jobs within the software sector itself, but also a driver of innovation and productivity improvement in other sectors (e.g. healthcare, government and logistics).
In addition, as software is increasingly cloud-based and delivered via subscription services (Software as a Service: SaaS), solutions can be more easily scaled and sold internationally.
The IT sector, and the software industry within it, proved to be robust during last year’s corona crisis: in 2020 the sector showed an overall growth of 1% to 2% (ING, Rabobank, S&P) and this year (2021) we see forecasts of 3.5-4%. Effects therein:
Sources:
https://www.rabobank.nl/kennis/d011143027-omzetprognoses-op-weg-naar-herstel
https://www.rabobank.nl/kennis/s011096540-corona-hoe-gaat-het-in-de-ict
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