the Global crisis does not hinder Market Information and Telecommunication

The impact crisis economic of the telecommunications industry and information so far does not feel unduly. Estimated in 2009, this market sector is still showing an to increase three percent

In the world market in information and telecommunications sector, according to latest forecasts from the research institute EITO, in 2009 was still a crisis, will also show an increase to three percent. Overall market volume is estimated to reach 2.4 trillion euros. However, club information and telecommunication industries of Germany, BITKOM, not so confident with the market prospects in the country. Chairman BITKOM, August-Wilhelm Scheer says: "We still set the forecasts from year ago, ie, zero growth in the volume of 144.6 billion euros."

In a regular monthly poll of the branch of information and telecommunications in Germany, BITKOM record, more than half the company said, so far this crisis does not impact on their business.

Chairman Bernhard Rohleder daily BITKOM describes: "We conclude from a number of sources, the number of companies that consider the growth in the year 2009, more than that which predict a decrease in turnover. BITKOM index showed, a positive trend compared to a negative trend, at this time still shows plus 11 point. That is, we have no reason to rate this a negative in 2009. We see more kurva the trend even more. "

Only in the telecommunications market is a decrease in turnover of 1.2 percent in the year to run this volume of about 65 billion Euro. Chairman of the general BITKOM, Scheer says, is triggered to its very sharp competition in this field. In addition the European Commission more involved in the determination of tariffs conversation internet phone or device and a subscription.

BITKOM also positively respond to the package from the government konjunktur Germany. The global economic crisis at this time Scheer says: "How do companies see this trend changing? Is there a good omen or a crisis will be prolonged? I rate, there is a positive sign, because 88 percent of companies take into account, next year after the crisis will be over. "

Also, employment in the sector of information and communication is not much affected by the current recession. Currently in the sector of information and telecommunication 830,000 employees working, and thus indicated the amount increased trend.

"We have a year ago on the 43,000 jobs that have not been filled. Also, if the decrease in number, there are still a number of new workers that will be received. "Scheer said. (as)
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