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technology survey

Every year 9-20 recruitment compiles in partnership with the technology trade body 'ScotlandIS', the Scottish Technology Industry Survey. Representing a broad cross sample of the industry the survey identifies those areas of strength & weakness, key markets as well as the constraints which businesses within the industry face.

scottish technology survey 2011

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The last few years have provided a complex operating environment for most industries. Scottish digital technology businesses, including the software, telecoms and IT services sectors, have been able to combine careful cost control and continued service delivery, to maintain market share, and grow sales over this period.

technology survey 2010

The survey reflects last year’s results, as well as the outlook for 2010. There is no doubt that 2009 provided a complex trading environment for the Scottish software, telecoms and IT services industry. However most businesses appear to have survived the worst of the recession and have a positive outlook for 2010.

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technology survey 2009

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The fourth Scottish Technology Industry Survey reflects steady growth in 2008, and looking to 2009, illustrates a degree of cautious pragmatism, with clear recognition of the very complex market conditions facing the economy. Notwithstanding the trading challenges currently being experienced, the industry appears less exposed to the recession than some others, with care being exercised on headcount, and a strong focus on financial control.

technology survey 2008

The survey results reflect quiet confidence in the Scottish Technology Market this year. This is supported by market analysts predictions of steady growth across many markets, although less dramatic than in previous years. The results of the last three years Scottish Technology Industry Surveys provide a strong foundation of how to tackle both the challenges facing the industry and the development of new business.

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technology survey 2007

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Overall this year's survey results reflect a buoyant industry and a high degree of business confidence with 90% of respondents predicting growth, 40% of which have forecast this growth to be at least 20%. New business is expected to come from a wide range of sectors; however as in 2006, energy and utilities, financial services, professional services and the public sector are identified as providing the greatest opportunities.

technology survey 2006

As businesses predict a 20% average increase in sales this year's survey foresees a positive outlook for the industry. With the greatest challenges to growth generally identified as access to target markets and suitable qualified people the report also highlights some key issues that need to be addressed if companies are to maximise those opportunities predicted.