New perspectives on the Brazilian computer industry: 1985 and beyond
Article Abstract:
The computer industry has experienced rapid growth in Brazil during the decade of the 1980s. This was encouraged by the 1984 passage into law of the Informatics legislation, which effectively closed the Brazilian market to foreign manufacturers of microcomputers. Total sales of microcomputer hardware and software increased from $280 million in 1980 to $845 million in 1984. The explosive growth of the computer industry in Brazil is partially attributable to its military's attitude toward computer technology; they view computers as strategically crucial. The microcomputer industry in Brazil is forecast to develop along the same lines as other computer industry segments in that country.
Publication Name: Multinational Business
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0300-3922
Year: 1985
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Computer industry in dire straits - the message 'go global or die.'
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The computer industry must focus on globalization if it is to survive. A great deal of the reputation of the computer industry has been based on the success of IBM, which is losing market share and experienced a 1st qtr 1991 slump in revenue of 4.5%. IBM is hoping to improve its success by investing in the more service-oriented software industry. The ways in which computer firms can differentiate themselves include forming alliances with organizations that provide specialist services, and adding value to their products. Sun Microsystems is one company that has been able to increase its global market share by concentrating on client-server computing instead of mainframes.
Publication Name: Multinational Business
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0300-3922
Year: 1991
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Information technology in Brazil - the national firms take the lead
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While the information technology industry (also known as informatics) can be expected to grow in Brazil during 1987, there has been no governmental policy change to allow multinational companies (MNCs) increased access to the market. The industry growth rates are examined and the expanded scope of the Brazilian Informatics law is discussed. The newly approved First National Plan for Information and Automation and its advantages for established firms are reviewed. This added protection for the informatics sector should fuel arguments by U.S. protectionist groups against Brazilian imports; however, only slight Brazilian concessions toward joint ventures are expected.
Publication Name: Multinational Business
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0300-3922
Year: 1986
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