The Information and communication technologies (ICT) sector has become an essential part of the economy, in particular social life, since it is directly or indirectly affecting the ever-changing business world. Turkey is well aware of the fact that this sector will have a much more influential role in the future than it currently has. Searches for solutions brought about by this development and growth, which are appropriate for the requirements of today, and the efforts to enable today’s economic and social life to acquire these most up to date and fast solutions instantly, together form the basis of information and communication technology, since these solution searches basically require the utmost efficient utilization of both time and physical resources. In this regard, Turkey has increased its interest in the ICT sector further, and started the necessary studies so as to have a voice in the sector in the future. The greatest indicators of these efforts are the new initiatives and R&D Law issued for the investors.
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The young and dynamic population of Turkey is increasing the demand for new products.
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As of September 2011, the number of internet users has exceeded 50 million, while the number broadband subscribers has increased to around 13 million, and mobile phone subscribers has reached 65 million.
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The Turkish ICT market grew exponentially by 14 percent CAGR between 2002 and 2010, reaching USD 28,5 billion in 2010, and is expected to exceed USD 30 billion in 2011 according to interpromedya.
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28 out of out 500 ICT companies in the EMEA region were Turkish companies in 2010 (Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA)
Turkey’s ambitious vision of 2023, the centennial foundation of the republic envisages grandiose targets for the ICT sector in Turkey. These targets include:
- reaching 30 million broadband subscribers
- supplying 50 percent of the ICT sector with domestic products and services
- reaching 8 percent of GDP as the ICT sector’s share
- becoming one of the top 10 countries in e-transformation
- providing all public services electronically by 2019
- having 80 percent of population computer literate
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Demand for high-tech telecommunication services, as well as a large Turkish population, are expected to increase total ICT spending
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Huge potential for growth considering the young population compared to Western countries
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Companies that have R&D activities in TDZs are exempt from income tax for these activities
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Government institutions are one of the biggest IT buyers
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Share of IT in total public investment is growing |
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Increasing budget allocation by government for public IT investments
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Mobile phone subscriptions are expected to grow
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The ability to train highly qualified, young and dynamic computer engineers and software developers in ever-increasing numbers |
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- Underdeveloped collaboration culture of R&D and innovation in the sector
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