IntroductionThe Irish government has realized that in order to remain competitive, produce efficient government services and cut costs, they need to integrate IT within government.
There are going to be a number of areas where investment will be taking place.ScopeSignificant IT initiatives, deals and vendors in IrelandGovernment initiatives impacting IT in the public sectorLocal government IT spending in Ireland, 2004-2009Government spending by type as a percentage of total spending, 2004HighlightsDatamonitor identifies the technology trends that exist within government, healthcare and education in Ireland.
IT vendors need to demonstrate that they can provide cost effective and efficient solutions within these sectors.Reasons to PurchaseDatamonitor identifies and explores the key trends that are occurring within the public sector in Ireland so vendors can understand the area.This report identifies the sectors where growth exists and vendors can seize these opportunities to gain a foothold within Irish public sector IT.