The ICT Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be Driven by Government Initiatives and the Increasing Adoption of IT by Enterprises
14-Mar-2017
South Asia, Middle East & North Africa
Market Research
9AC2-00-25-00-00
IT03271-SA-MR_19798
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is one of the largest potential markets in the MENA region for ICT products and services. The ICT market in KSA is still in the growth stage. With hardware infrastructure in place, the next wave of growth will be in IT services, software, and digital media. KSA has prioritized ICT development on the national agenda and the government has also developed ambitious ICT policies to drive its growth. In addition, the number of enterprises in KSA will continue to increase, driving the adoption of sophisticated ICT services. This snapshot covers KSA's economic overview, ICT market overview, telecom market overview, competitive landscape, and opportunity snapshot. The forecast period is from 2016 to 2020.
Executive Summary
KSA—Demographic Trends
Economic Outlook
Economic Outlook (continued)
Economic Outlook (continued)
KSA's ICT Market—Current Scenario
Market Drivers and Restraints
ICT Enablers in KSA
KSA’s Vision 2030 Objectives
KSA ICT Market Overview
ICT Market Growth
IT Market Growth
IT Services Market Growth
Vertical Adoption of IT Services
Telecom Market Growth
Telecom Operator Revenue Forecast
Operators’ Revenue Forecast Discussion
Mobile Subscriber Forecast by Operator
Competitor Analysis
Mobile Operator Competitive Overview
IT Market Competitive Overview
IT Sector Dynamics
Growth Opportunity 1—Big Data Becomes Priceless Data
Growth Opportunity 2—XaaS (Everything as a Service)
Growth Opportunity 3—Information Security
Growth Opportunity 4—Forget BYOD: It’s Time for BYOS
Growth Opportunity 5—Digitalization
Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
IT Market Segment Prioritization
IT Market Sector Prioritization
ICT-enabled Solutions across Industries
Go-to-Market Models
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| Author | Jonas Zelba |
| Industries | Information Technology |
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