Switchfast Blog: The Future of IT
More Hardware Investment Means More IT Spending
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Bryan Anderson
First quarter statistics have shown two things: Overall PC sales
have improved compared to last year and the requirement for more
hardware (mobile PCs and other network devices) has driven a growth
in IT budgets.
According to an article over at Computerworld.com, PC makers
sold 24.2% more machines in the first quarter of 2010 than in than
in the same period last year. This growth even comes after a 15.2%
increase in fourth quarter sales.
Analysts credited the increase to "historically low PC prices
and an increasing demand for laptop and netbooks," something that
small businesses heavily rely on for mobile internet and software
access. Later on, the article quotes a research analyst saying that
"this is in addition to ongoing consumer appetite for more mobile
devices as price points remain attractive and the multi-device per
user environment expands."
When it comes to the corporate world, investments in computer
hardware will further push the "tech recovery" in 2010.
According to an article over at CIO.com, Forrester Research
and Gartner both released IT spending forecasts, and both stand
firm on a "positive growth in hardware and software
spending."
According to Forrester numbers, IT outsourcing is set to
increase by 3.8% and software growth by 7%. Forrester points out
that in the U.S. computer equipment spending is set to increase by
more than 11%, mainly due to replacement of old PCs, servers and
storage equipment.
Overall, research indicates a 5.3% increase from IT spending a
year ago. With more commitment to technology, is your IT budget
being managed effectively?
Until next time -
Matthew Hymel
Switchfast Technologies
Chicago IT Support &
Consulting
Rochester
IT Support & Consulting
Leave comment: