"Global IT spending is growing, albeit cautiously." Is the message that Gartner gets across in the Global IT Spending Forecast Update. They claim that the reductions is a reflection of the recent fluctuations in the U.S. dollar exchange rate. Though they reduced their previous amount- spending 4.1 percent down to 2 percent, the new forecast is still a growth.
Due to weaker sales in the PC market, Gartner also adjust the forecast for this department. 7.9 percent down to 2.8 percent. Even if the projected new devices hit the market in the second half of the year, it is not hopeful that their sales will compensate for the monies lost during the first half of the year.
IT services are expected to grow at 2.2 percent, while data center systems are predicted to grow by 2.1 percent. What does that mean for your business?
The new direction for businesses in the mobile device sector has been BYOD. While it has it's advantages, BYOD is also responsible for higher spending in mobile device management. Therefore, companies have to take stock and ready themselves for the comprehensive impact this will have on their budget.
Due to booming sales in tablets and mobile devices, software vendors are looking for ways to best profit from this growth. The response from major software vendors to this has been via licensing. They are directing their new terms to be more device-based in so enforcing "third party access" restrictions.
The surprise forerunner was telecom spending. Down last year by 0.7 percent, it had a resurgence of 0.9 percent. With little price competition in the fixed and mobile markets plus the aftermath of BYOD and all the inherent complexities of telecom expenses management, it has become an ordeal to manage. If your business does not have a stringent TEM policy enforced, now is the time to create one or consult a third-party expert.
Due to weaker sales in the PC market, Gartner also adjust the forecast for this department. 7.9 percent down to 2.8 percent. Even if the projected new devices hit the market in the second half of the year, it is not hopeful that their sales will compensate for the monies lost during the first half of the year.
IT services are expected to grow at 2.2 percent, while data center systems are predicted to grow by 2.1 percent. What does that mean for your business?
The new direction for businesses in the mobile device sector has been BYOD. While it has it's advantages, BYOD is also responsible for higher spending in mobile device management. Therefore, companies have to take stock and ready themselves for the comprehensive impact this will have on their budget.
Due to booming sales in tablets and mobile devices, software vendors are looking for ways to best profit from this growth. The response from major software vendors to this has been via licensing. They are directing their new terms to be more device-based in so enforcing "third party access" restrictions.
The surprise forerunner was telecom spending. Down last year by 0.7 percent, it had a resurgence of 0.9 percent. With little price competition in the fixed and mobile markets plus the aftermath of BYOD and all the inherent complexities of telecom expenses management, it has become an ordeal to manage. If your business does not have a stringent TEM policy enforced, now is the time to create one or consult a third-party expert.
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