Abstract
Overview
Introduction
This strategic report has been produced following the release of Datamonitor' s
Technology Trends survey of 590 IT decision makers in H1 2008. Technology
Trends is Datamonitor' s bi-annual enterprise IT decision maker survey
exploring the trends in IT budgets, technology investment priorities and the
factors which influence IT purchasing decisions.
Scope
- Analyzes how enterprise IT budgets have changed between 2006 and 2008 and
how they are likely to change between 2008 and 2009.
- Discusses variations in IT budget changes by vertical market and geography.
- Provides an overview of business priorities for IT investment.
- Assesses the key factors which influence enterprises' choices of IT
service providers.
Report Highlights
An analysis of forward-looking statements in vendors' annual reports reveals a
widespread expectation that future revenues are going to be affected by the
falling levels of demand in the global economy. It appears that vendors with a
presence in emerging markets and a diverse portfolio of offerings feel the
most confident about their future.
By comparing data from 2007 to 2008 it is clear that enterprises are
interested in vendors with a good standing in an industry. Financial
stability, expertise and depth are judged to be the crucial factors
influencing purchasing decisions rather than price, which was the leading
factor last year.
It is important to realize how vertical markets are performing in a global
economy. Just because some IT departments in a given country are planning
budget decreases, it is not correct to assume that all industries within that
country are suffering.
Reasons to Purchase
- Analyzes the responses of 590 IT decision makers regarding their spending
priorities and IT budget changes.
- Highlights trends in IT budgets by analyzing the results of over 8000
respondents between 2006 and 2008 by vertical market and country.
- A strategic guide with go-to-market recommendations based upon current
data collected globally in 2008.
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