The New Software Economy (NSE) is driven by the growth of the Internet and changes in the software value chain. This term describes the Internet environment within which companies are operating.
The Internet is providing opportunities for new business models as seen in internet based start-ups and new delivery channels such as Software as a Service (rather than software through license). This shift is enabled by new technologies such as:
- Open Source
- Services Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Cloud Computing
- Semantic Web
- Web 2.0
It is characterised by demand for greater flexibility, global delivery and cost effective solutions. In parallel, the global software value chain is becoming increasingly networked. Partnerships and collaborations predominate.
Ireland's software environment provides a uniquely supportive ecosystem within which individual firms can thrive as Best Connected©. A number of unique features differentiate Ireland from its competitors. These include:
- Our significant multinational sector comprising leading software global companies that have invested in an Irish base
- Substantial government investment in R&D in the 3rd level sector through Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and other agencies
- Specialist clusters
- Young, skilled workforce
- A well placed Diaspora with influential positions in industry and technology worldwide
Seminars on New Software Economy
Enterprise Ireland, in association with a local partner, will be hosting a series of seminars to outline the vision and toolkits for the New Software Economy in:
The panel of expert guests will include:
- Chris Hoffman, Mozilla Foundation
- Fergus Gloster, ex-VP of SalesForce.com
- Joe Drumgole, CEO of Putplace.com
Seminar enquiries
For enquiries regarding the NSE series of seminars, please contact:
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Dan Barry, Senior Development Adviser, Enterprise Ireland
Tel: +(353 21) 480 0255 |
General enquiries & suggestions
Enterprise Ireland has prepared a Strategy for development of the indigenous Irish software industry 2009-2013. A number of events, programmes and supports will be conducted over the next 18 months, many in cooperation with other agencies and representative bodies.
If you have ideas that you think Enterprise Ireland should consider to support the strategy, please feel free to fill out the details on the attached Ideas for Support form and email to Damien McCarney.
For general enquiries, and to be included on our NSE mailing list, contact:
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Damien McCarney, Asst. Development Adviser, Enterprise Ireland Tel. +(353 1) 727 2181 |