ICT use by companies broken down by sector of industry (SIC 2008), 2008

ICT use by companies broken down by sector of industry (SIC 2008), 2008

Sector of Industry SIC 2008 Companies with external networks Internet, communication with government At least one type of interaction (in % of total number of companies)
28 Manufacture of machinery n.e.c. 92
29-30 Manufacture of transport equipment 90
31-33 Other manufacturing and repair 87
43 Specialised construction activities 78
56 Food and beverage service activities 60
78 Employment activities 80
86 Human health activities 74
87-88 Care and social work 85
Source: CBS.
Explanation of symbols

Table explanation


This table contains figures on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) by companies. These include:
- use of computers;
- internal and external networks, including the internet;
- software and its application;
- Supply Chain Management;
- Automated Data Exchange;
- communication with government via the internet;
- the extent to which companies use the internet for buying and selling;
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
The figures refer to companies with 10 and more employed persons. Reference date is 31 December.

Data available from: 2008.

Status of the figures:
The figures are final.

Changes as of 8 March 2019:
None, this table is discontinued.

When will new figures be published?
Not applicable anymore

Description topics

Companies with external networks
External networks include internet or other networks than the internet,
such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
EDI is a standard for electronic exchange of structured messages between
business partners.
Internet, communication with government
Using the internet for interaction with government. For example: online
tax returns, tenders, applying for building permits, subsidies etc, and
obtaining other information.
At least one type of interaction
Number of companies that use the internet for interaction with the
government. Companies may have different types of contact with the
government, for example, first download a form and then return the
completed form electronically.