The future growth of the software sector depends on the continued strong performance of the economy. Poland's accession to NATO in March 1999, along with its hopes to join European Union in 2003, indicate potential future opportunities for IT investors. Both private and public sectors need further improvements in their IT effectiveness. Privatization of the telecommunications market will undoubtedly generate new IT projects.
Software piracy is still a serious problem.
The IT market in Poland is projected to reach USD 7.3 billion in 2000 and USD 8.3 billion in 2001. The driving force in the development of computer software is the overall strong performance of the Polish economy, as indicated by the steady growth of the Gross Domestic Product. Poland became a NATO member in March 1999 and hopes to join the European Union in 2003. To achieve that second goal, both private and public sector enterprises need to improve their efficiencies. Many large public sector projects have been delayed and remain uncompleted.