Brasil no top 10 global de TI: avanço com desafios

By Jorge Sukarie

Brazil is currently among the top ten global markets for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), ranking 9th in investments, ahead of countries like India and Canada. This prominent position, revealed by the most recent study from the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES) in partnership with the International Data Corporation (IDC), goes beyond a statistical merit: it reflects a silent, yet profound transformation that has been shaping the national technology sector over the last two decades.

Since 2004, when ABES and IDC began systematically monitoring the Brazilian market for software, The data shows a continuous trend towards maturity. In that year, 67% of investments in Information and Technology (IT) in Brazil were allocated to hardware. In 2024, this percentage fell to 47%, with a progressive redistribution to software (31%) and services (22%). This change indicates greater sophistication in the use of technology and a clear transition from infrastructure consumption to intelligence and innovation.

In absolute terms, the country invested approximately US$90 billion in ICT last year, with roughly US$60 billion allocated exclusively to IT. These figures position Brazil as a strategic market in Latin America, a region that accounts for 5.61% of global ICT investments—and 4.5% of IT investments.

This progress is significant and brings with it a responsibility: to keep pace with mature markets. In leading countries, such as the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, investments in hardware, software Services and technology tend to be distributed more evenly. This balance is a sign of digital maturity—and also an indication that innovation and transformation are integrated into the business strategy, and not restricted to isolated projects.

Brazil continues to face challenges along this path. Despite growth in investments, disparities between sectors and regions persist. Some areas, such as finance and services, already operate with a high degree of digitalization and technological governance, while small businesses and decentralized public sectors remain in the initial stages of digital transformation.

On the other hand, the study reveals a strong intention for growth. Three out of four companies state that they intend to increase their IT investments by 2025. This data is crucial because it reflects optimism and the perception that technology is no longer optional. It has become a central component of business competitiveness and sustainability.

The international landscape also exerts pressure. Brazil is part of an increasingly regulated and dynamic global market, driven by innovations such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and intelligent automation. To maintain its position—and advance—the country needs to continue investing, as well as improving public policies, talent development, and digital infrastructure.

The future of the Brazilian IT sector is promising, provided the country can transform investment into impact. The ABES and IDC study provides the data. It is now up to companies, governments, and society to transform this intelligence into action.

As part of this movement, an interactive version of the study is available. “"Brazilian Software Market: Overview and Trends"”, The platform, which brings together more than two decades of information about the sector, with filters by year, region, and segment, offers a comparative and dynamic view of the evolution of the Brazilian IT market and reinforces the commitment to transparency and access to quality information—essential elements for the sustainable advancement of the sector.

*Jorge Sukarie is an advisor to ABES.

Notice: The opinion presented in this article is the responsibility of its author and not of ABES - Brazilian Association of Software Companies

Article originally published on the TI Inside website: https://tiinside.com.br/11/12/2025/brasil-no-top-10-global-de-ti-avanco-com-desafios/