ICT Areas
Camtic has classified the information and communication technology (ICT) sector in 4 main categories. Moreover, Camtic has incorporated providers of key services to the association. Even though this last category does not directly belong to the ICT habitat, its existence and vinculation makes it a principal enabler for a healthy evolution of the sector. Following is a list of the Chambers member sectors with a brief description of each and some examples as well:
ICT Producers:
Development and design of standardized software products (software packages) that can be sold more than once. For example:
- Retail software
- Specialized applications
- Embedded software
ICT Direct Services
Software development not considered in the category above; ICT installation, integration, support and consulting; and network and telecommunication integration and management. For example:
- Custom-made applications
- System integration
- Support, consulting and installation
ICT Enabled Services
Companies who is core business are services enabled by ICT tools wich are used as a fundamental base for their development, even if they do not necessarily produce ICT services or products such as business process outsourcing, business transformation outsourcing, customer service or data entry. For example:
- Call centers
- Application management
- Back office services
- Data support centers
- Telemarketing
ICT Components
Involves all companies dedicated to the production of physical components based or for ICT purposes. For example:
- Computers
- Personal digital assistants(PDA´s)
- Mobile and IP phones
- Network producers
Key services:
This category includes companies, even though there core business is not providing ICT solutions, but are fundamental to the consolidation of the ICT habitat. For example:
- Academia (Universities, technical secondary schools, etc.)
- Venture capital funds
- Technological parks and incubators
- Business and ICT consultants
