Information & Communication

Technology changes the world daily—is your information and communication technology business in the global mix? Keep your company growing by devising or expanding your international export strategy. From Brazil to China, from Korea to Europe, the opportunities for your information and communication technology products and services are almost endless.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) Information and Communication Technology Team provides international market research, business leads, and promotional events tailored to information and communication technology companies. Our programs support U.S. product and service exports related to:

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Communication Technology
  • Internet Technology

The ITA Information and Communication Technology team is here to help you:

  • Promote your products and services worldwide
  • Identify and evaluate international partners
  • Navigate international documentation regulations
  • Successfully bid on foreign government contracts
  • Tap into export financing through our partners at the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Export-Import Bank

Upcoming Trade Events

Computex 2013
June 4-8, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan

Computex 2013, Asia’s largest and the world’s 2nd largest Information Technology trade show and will attract more than 5,300 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors to participate and introduce the latest ICT products and technologies in Taiwan. Rita.Chen@trade.gov for any questions.

InfoComm 2013
June 12-14, 2013
Orlando, FL

InfoComm is an annual exposition and conference for the professional audiovisual information communications industry and is considered the largest pro-AV show in the world.  Designed for professionals in the audiovisual, information communications and systems integration industries, InfoComm showcases the latest technologies for audio, video, display, projection, lighting and staging, digital signage, conferencing, digital content creation, networking, signal distribution and much more.  The U.S. Commercial Service will be offering the Showtime Program and B2B matchmaking for U.S. exhibitors.   Contact Carmela.Mammas@trade.gov for details.

CommunicAsia 2013/EnterpriseIT 2013/BroadcastAsia 2013
June 18-21, 2013
Singapore

CommunicAsia, held in conjunction with Broadcast Asia and Enterprise IT, is the most established and comprehensive ICT event in Asia. They will be held from June 18-21, 2013 in Singapore and is an excellent platform for U.S. ICT companies interested in exporting to Asia. In 2012, CommunicAsia & EnterpriseIT attracted 26,146 visitors, 50.5% were from overseas, while BroadcastAsia attracted 11,200 visitors, nearly 57% were from overseas. There were over 1,990 exhibitors covering 56,200 square meters of exhibition space. For questions, contact Sweehoon.Chia@trade.gov.

Semicon Taiwan 2013
September 4-6, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan

Semicon Taiwan 2013 will have more than 600 companies exhibit and more than 30,000 people will visit the show. It is the biggest semiconductor trade show in Taiwan and it creates new opportunities to drive innovation. Please contact Rita.Chen@trade.gov with questions.

For more upcoming international and domestic events, check out Upcoming Trade Events.

View a Trade Data Snapshot

Below are links to view trade data snapshots for selected NAICS codes. Additional trade data is available through the TradeStats Express Database.

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View a list of Domestic Trade Specialists who can assist you with your ICT exports.

View a list of our International Commercial Specialists who can assist with your ICT exports.

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Detailed Event Information For AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI 2012 Detailed Event Information For AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI 2012
AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI 2012 -- Automotive Parts/Services Eq., Automobile/Light Truck/Vans, Electronic Components, General Industrial Eq./Supplies
Location/Date: Shanghai, China 12/11/2012 - 12/14/2012
Event Summary:
The U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to announce that it has granted Trade Fair Certification status to Messe Frankfurt to organize the official United States Exhibitor Pavilion at AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI 2012, December 11 - 14, 2012 held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R. China. Automechanika Shanghai is one of the leading automotive industry exhibitions in Asia. Automechanika 2011 hosted 61,178 visitors from 131 countries along with 3,619 exhibitors from 36 countries. AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI 2012 will showcase the following product groups: Parts & Systems - vehicle parts & components of the drive, chassis, body, electrics, and electronics groups. Systems & modules of the interior, exterior, drive, drive dynamics and electronic control groups Accessories & Tuning - vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning and performance systems. Repair & Maintenance - equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting. Garage building and management. IT & Management - IT products, vehicle exchange marts, insurance, finance, leasing, claims management, vehicle inspection services, dealer management systems, dealership planning and construction, dealership marketing. Service Station & Car Wash - service station equipment, car wash and car care.

Contacts:
Michael Thompson, Trade Event Programs
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 202-482-0671
Michael.Thompson@trade.gov
Ricardo Pelaez, Shanghai
Commercial Officer
Phone: (86 21) 6279-7055
Ricardo.Pelaez@trade.gov
Bridget Ferris, Messe Frankfurt USA

Phone: 770-984-8016
bridget.ferris@usa.messefrankfurt.com