IT Services - France

France

Revenue in the IT Services market is projected to reach €57.40bn in 2024.
IT Outsourcing dominates the market with a projected market volume of €23.82bn in 2024.
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 5.16%, resulting in a market volume of €73.82bn by 2029.
The average Spend per Employee in the IT Services market is projected to reach €1.79k in 2024.
In global comparison, most revenue will be generated in the United States (€484.00bn in 2024).

Key regions: United States, China, India, Japan, Germany

Definition:
The IT Services market encompasses a wide range of services used by organizations to create, manage, and deliver information, and it includes services that provide assistance with various other business functions. The primary goal of IT services is to ensure that information technology infrastructure, applications, and systems are effectively implemented, operated, and optimized to support an organization's business objectives and requirements. The specific range of services offered may vary depending on the service provider and the client's requirements.

Structure:

IT Services contains four distinct markets that are based on different services:

IT Consulting & Implementation covers advisory services that help businesses evaluate their technology strategies and align them with their business strategies or internal processes.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) refers to the transfer of entire business processes or individual activities from a company to a third party and is often IT based. BPO covers a wide variety of business processes, usually either in the back office (e.g., human resources) or in the front office (e.g., customer service in call centers).
IT Outsourcing refers to the external contracting of all IT-related services instead of relying on company-owned resources. In an IT context, these activities include IT administration, IT application, and web hosting services.
The Other IT Services market covers revenues for areas that are not specifically mentioned in the other markets, such as system integration, software installation and support, and IT education and training.

Additional Information:

The IT Services market comprises revenues, revenue change, average spend per employee, and a list of the key players in the market and their consolidated revenues. Market values represent revenues that are generated by primary vendors either directly or through distribution channels at the manufacturer price level (excluding VAT). Reported market revenues include spending by enterprises (B2B) and governments (B2G). Detailed definitions of each market can be found on the respective page where the market data is displayed. Key players in the market include IBM, Cognizant, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and TCS.

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Analyst Opinion

The IT Services market in France has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by a number of factors such as increasing demand for digital transformation solutions, cloud computing, and cybersecurity services.

Customer preferences: French businesses are increasingly looking to adopt new technologies and digital solutions to improve their operations and stay competitive in the global market. This has led to a growing demand for IT services that can help companies streamline their processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. In particular, there is a strong demand for cloud computing services, as more companies seek to migrate their IT infrastructure to the cloud to take advantage of its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the IT Services market in France is the growing importance of cybersecurity. With the rise of cyber threats and data breaches, companies are increasingly investing in cybersecurity solutions to protect their networks, data, and intellectual property. This has led to a growing demand for cybersecurity services such as threat detection, risk assessment, and incident response.Another trend in the market is the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. French businesses are increasingly looking to leverage AI and ML to automate their processes, improve decision-making, and gain insights from their data. This has led to a growing demand for IT services that can help companies develop and implement AI and ML solutions.

Local special circumstances: France has a highly skilled workforce and a strong tradition of innovation, which has helped to drive the growth of the IT Services market in the country. In addition, the French government has been actively promoting digital transformation and innovation through a range of initiatives, such as the Digital Transformation Plan and the French Tech initiative. These initiatives have helped to create a supportive environment for IT services providers and have encouraged the adoption of new technologies by French businesses.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The French economy has been performing well in recent years, with GDP growth averaging around 1.5% per year. This has helped to drive demand for IT services as businesses seek to invest in new technologies and digital solutions to improve their competitiveness. In addition, France has a large and diverse economy, with a strong presence in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, which has created a large market for IT services providers.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2G, B2B, and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on enterprises' technology spending on products, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players in the industry, Statista's primary research and surveys, and IT associations. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, internet users, and telecommunication. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing method is used based on the market data characteristics. The main drivers are the GDP and its sector composition, internet penetration, the level of digitization, and the attitude toward IT security.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.