SIA BehindDigital Technology Atlas for Business
8 technology categories - explanations, Latvia data and practical answers
The technology landscape changes faster than ever. This atlas helps Latvian businesses navigate it - every technology category comes with an explanation, real examples and adoption data for Latvia.
Web Development
Websites, web applications and portals that run in the browser. Includes frontend (what the user sees) and backend (server logic, database).
~95% of Latvian businesses have a website
Mobile Applications
Software running on smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android). Can be native, hybrid or progressive web app (PWA).
~58% of residents use mobile internet for shopping
Cloud Computing
Provision of IT resources (servers, storage, software) over the internet. Key providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud.
~31% of Latvian businesses use cloud computing (Eurostat, 2022)
Artificial Intelligence
Technologies that simulate human intelligence - text generation, image recognition, prediction, automation. Includes machine learning and generative AI.
~8% of Latvian businesses use AI technologies (Eurostat, 2023)
Cybersecurity
A set of measures that protect systems, networks and data from attacks. Includes antivirus, firewalls, encryption, employee training.
43% of small businesses have no formal cybersecurity policy (ENISA data)
E-Commerce
Selling products and services online. Includes self-service stores, B2B platforms, subscription models and marketplaces.
~17% of Latvian businesses sell online (Eurostat, 2022)
Data Analytics
Collecting, processing and visualising data to make better business decisions. Includes Google Analytics, BI tools and databases.
~28% of Latvian businesses analyse data for business decisions (Eurostat, 2022)
IoT - Internet of Things
Physical devices that communicate with each other over the internet - sensors, smart devices, industrial automation.
~12% of Latvian manufacturing companies use IoT (Eurostat, 2022)
Digital Technology Adoption in Latvian Businesses
Percentage of businesses using each technology category. Data: Eurostat, Enterprise ICT Usage Survey, 2022.
Source: Eurostat, Enterprise ICT Usage Survey
ICT vs IT - What's the Difference?
Information technology (IT) focuses on computing systems and software. Information and communication technology (ICT) is a broader term that additionally includes telecommunications - phones, internet networks, satellite communications. In everyday use, both terms are often used interchangeably.
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Data Sources
- Eurostat, Enterprise ICT Usage Survey (isoc_ci_ac_i) - enterprise technology adoption
- CSB Latvia, ICT Usage Report - Latvian enterprise data
- ENISA (EU Cybersecurity Agency) - cybersecurity statistics
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