IT Sector

Costa Rica's IT companies are divided in the following sub-sectors:

• Development
• Direct services
• Enabled services
• Components

There are also 4 more areas that help create the IT ecosystem in Costa Rica and its development such as: legal, academic, financial and governmental aspects.

IT Sub-Industries

Some examples that belong to the 4 IT sub-industries are:

Development: Software and specialized application producers; built-in software.

Direct Services: Development and maintenance of applications, consulting, outsourcing, network and telecom infrastructure integration and management.

Enabled Services: Call centres, data support centres, telemarketing, business centers, online purchases administration.

Components: Hardware products and other electronic devices.