Software

Good telecommunications/IT infrastructure

The software development sector has a special trait, as it basically requires intellectual capital for its growth. The Northeast of Brazil shows considerable vocation for development of this sector, considering the positive action of the IT departments of local universities, the role played by networking through SOFTEX – The National Software Program for exports and the solid telecommunications and IT structure present in the Region, essential factors for production of virtuous cycles in this knowledge-intensive activity.

Regional Poles

The cities of  Campina Grande, in Paraíba, Fortaleza, in Ceará, Salvador, in Bahia and Recife, in Pernambuco may be considered regional clusters for development of software, the latter boasting an initiative of proven success, known as the Digital Port.