IDC: coping with the New Normal

20/10/2009
Faced with limited capital to fuel business operations and fund business investments, business and IT leaders have slashed expenses, and limited capital purchases, according to a new report from IDC. With the economy now poised to begin a very modest, multiyear recovery, the research firm said it expects these New Normal economic operating practices will continue to shape key decisions about IT operations and investments for years to come. 
The IDC report, Coping with the “New Normal” - How the Changed Economy Is Shaping IT Practices, examines the changes affecting IT equipment, software and services management, and acquisition practices, including longer life cycles, rising interest in open source software, and services trends such as outsourcing. The report also relates the business, technology, and strategy views shared by 140 participants at a large CIO conference held in September 2009, and more details are available at www.idc.com


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