ICT use by companies by company size, 2008

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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, facilities offered

Supply of facilities/equipment by companies on the internet, such as
after sales support and information about the company and its products.

Personalised content for regular visitor

Number of companies that provide regular customers access to a customised
page.

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.

Obtaining information

Number of companies that use the internet to obtain government
information.

Obtaining forms

Number of companies that use the internet to obtain government forms.
E.g. downloading a form.

Returning completed forms

Number of companies that use the internet for returning completed
government forms, e.g. for tax returns, applications for building
permits or subsidies.

Use for sales

Sales via external networks, or online sales, are defined here as sales
of products ordered electronically (excluding hand typed email).
They include sales via the company website (public, generally accessible),
or via non-public systems including Automated Data Exchange (ADE).

Sales via external networks

Number of companies that use external networks for sales of goods and
services.

Turnover value >= 1% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 1% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Turnover value >= 2% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 2% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Turnover value >= 5% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 5% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Turnover value >= 10% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 10% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Turnover value >= 25% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 25% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Turnover value >= 50% of total turnover

Number of companies that sell products via external networks and where
the value of that turnover is 50% or more of the total turnover of the
company.

Use for purchase

Purchases via external networks or electronic shopping is defined here as
placing an order electronically (excluding hand typed email).

Purchase via external networks

Number of companies that use external networks for the purchase of goods
and services.

Purchase value >= 1% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 1% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Purchase value >= 2% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 2% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Purchase value >= 5% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 5% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Purchase value >= 10% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 10% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Purchase value >= 25% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 25% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Purchase value >= 50% of total purchase

Number of companies that purchase products via external networks and the
value of that purchase is 50% or more of the total purchase value of the
company.

Automated Data Exchange (ADE)

Automated Data Exchange is the electronic data exchange between companies
through internet or another network, in an agreed format (e.g. XML,
EDIFACT). Hand typed emails are excluded.

At least one form of ADE

Total number of companies using one or more Automated Data Exchange (ADE)
applications. A company can apply multiple forms of ADE.

Product information

Number of companies using Automated Data Exchange to sending or receive
product information (e.g. a catalogue, price list).

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology with which data can
be remotely transferred through radio waves with the aim of identifying
or tracking objects, animals or people. An 'RFID-tag' - often a chip - is
used as a transmitter which is very easy to transport because of its
small format. Such a tag is attached to or incorporated in the object to
be tracked and the tag transmits a unique identification number by means
of radio waves. A receiver recognises this number and thus identifies the
object concerned.
RFID is an alternative for the barcode.

At least one form of RFID application

Total number of companies using one or more Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) applications. A company can use more than one RFID application.