As the world increases investment in digital infrastructure in the post-COVID-19 era, collaboration tools and cloud investments account for over 80% of the total. As countries around the world are working to build digital infrastructure, the projects being pursued by each country are different, and it has been analyzed that domestic companies seeking to expand overseas need to target appropriate investment destinations.

On the 28th, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) released the report, “Digital New Deal, Going Global.”

This report contains the current status of digital infrastructure and government policies in 63 countries around the world, examples of domestic companies that have advanced into those countries, and 97 digital SOC projects, including smart cities and digital governments.

▲Digital infrastructure technologies that have seen increased investment since the COVID-19 pandemic (Source: KOTRA)

Among digital infrastructure sectors, collaboration tools (83%) received the most investment since COVID-19, followed by cloud computing (80%), system integration (65%), IoT (61%), and IT service operation and management (60%).

Countries around the world are focusing on securing future economic competitiveness through their own national digital policy agendas.

For domestic companies targeting overseas markets, it is important to accurately understand investment trends in each country.

▲ Digital policy agenda and main contents of major countries (self-government)Fee: KOTRA)

The United States plans to invest $1.3 trillion in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity under the slogan of "Great Reconstruction."

China is investing $2.1 trillion in 5G, artificial intelligence, and big data centers, promoting "new infrastructure construction."

Spain is investing $170 billion in expanding its 5G network and digitalizing the public and private sectors, with the goal of achieving "Digital Spain 2025."

In addition, many countries are promoting and planning digitalization to overcome the COVID-19 economic crisis, including strengthening digital education infrastructure and fostering digital talent.

Of the 97 digital SOC projects analyzed by KOTRA, 42 are promising.

A promising project has the will of the client, strong business ripple effects, and the business content is confirmed or specifically set.

Southeast Asia and Oceania has the most promising projects (12), with Indonesia and Vietnam each having five.

KOTRA reported that “there are many promising projects in Southeast Asia and Oceania, so it will be necessary to develop a strategy to advance into the new Southern era.”

Of the 42 promising projects, 22 are smart city-related.

Among them, digital technology-based infrastructure advancement for improving transportation is the main focus.

This includes the installation of road CCTV, automatic traffic accident detection devices, cameras inside and outside buses, and wireless Wi-Fi.

Additionally, various projects, such as network security solutions and the construction of intelligent transportation operation centers, are included in the smart city project.

Second most DNA among promising projects The business also includes projects commissioned by major cities such as Vancouver (Canada) and Vienna (Austria).

Canada has announced plans to invest $1.62 billion in broadband network construction, a move that could lead to massive projects.

Austria is pursuing a nationwide 5G network by 2025. In addition to government funding, the country plans to raise capital through private investment.

In addition, it contains business information compiled by KOTRA, including digital government, smart healthcare, and smart factories.

Meanwhile, KOTRA is also carrying out the 'IT Consortium Export Support Project' with the goal of expanding overseas IT project orders.

This is a project that assigns overseas trade offices and staff in charge of each project and supports project discovery and order acquisition activities.

Recruitment for this year's IT consortium project has closed. Companies wishing to participate must wait for additional recruitment or seek participation next year.