Information technology is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing business areas of the last decade. For this reason, the potential for Philippine companies to thrive in the IT sector must be given the proper attention.
The following review covers literature which present, discuss or give some indication of: (1) the scope of the information technology industry; (2) the profile of the establishments in the industry; (3) the demand for selected IT products and services abroad; (4) the laws affecting the trade of IT and the degree of competitiveness of Philippine IT manpower and services; (5) opportunities and threats faced by the IT industry; (6) the degree of competitiveness of the Philippine IT industry; and (7) the competitors of the country with respect to IT in the region.