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The European E-Business Report 2005 2.10.5 Policy implications Case studies collected by e-Business W@tch in 2005 show that an export-oriented IT services market might be established in Eastern Europe. Due to cultural and geographical proximity it is easier for Western European companies – even for SMEs – to use the “near-shore” service offers from these companies than those from real offshore service providers located in distant countries. Promoting these developments by appropriate policy measures may help to encounter size-specific problems of SMEs in this sector.´ The issues discussed are still under an open debate. For truly consolidated policy conclusions reliable empirical data on the general relevance, usage potential, as well as on problems and challenges related to these issues are needed. Actually the need for reliable empirical data and empirically wellfounded assessments (which are beyond the scope of the sector studies by e-Business W@tch) is a major policy challenge in itself. Exhibit 2.10-5: Policy implications of e-business in the IT services industry Policy objectives Concerns and suggestions Possible initiator(s) Promotion of European Offshore Businesses Software patents Support further investigations as basis of appropriate policy measures. Further research should focus on the: • extent of offshore IT outsourcing in the EU • impact of offshore outsourcing. Provide a handbook or guide helping SMEs to overcome critical challenges by discussing: • Criteria for the selection of offshore IT service providers, • Business and technical requirements, • Normal, best and unfair practices related to offshore outsourcing, • Evaluation of investment risks, • Policy support and contacts. Promote regional trade fairs and business events to support the establishment of relationships between providers and users of offshore IT services Provide reliable and understandable information on future OSS – related investment risks Support a continuous monitoring of industry practices related to the usage of software-related patents in the EU. • European Commission • Member states • Trade promotion organisations • Regional policy makers • European Commission • (Member States) 163
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