http://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Global+IT+and+Economic+Markets%2FIT+and+the+Economy&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scoreIDC research on leading IT indicators and worldwide IT spending patterns (from IDC's Black Book).en-ushttp://cdn.idc.com/en_US/images/pageImg/idcLogoHome.jpghttp://www.idc.com/research/simplesearchres.jsp?buck=Global+IT+and+Economic+Markets%2FIT+and+the+Economy&keyword=&lcol=en&access_type=All&container_type=All&resperpage=10&sortby=scorehttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prNL21523508http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prNL21523508IDC's latest update on information technology (IT) spending in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa reveals a bleaker outlook for the near term in the wake of the worldwide financial crisis. Growth of just under 3% is now expected for the EMEA IT market in 2009, which represents a 1.5-point drop compared to IDC's previous, pre-crisis forecast. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prBG21520908http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prBG21520908The current global economic turmoil will delay decisions on new IT projects in Bulgaria in most sectors of the economy, which will cause a slowdown of IT spending in the country. According to a recent IDC study, projects in progress, as well as approved projects in the pipeline, will drive IT spending during the next one to three years. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517508http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21517508According to a newly revised forecast from IDC, worldwide IT spending will grow 2.6% year over year in 2009, down from IDC's pre-crisis forecast of 5.9% growth. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081113http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081113Since the meltdown of financial systems and stock markets gathered pace in September, economists have drastically reduced their expectations for underlying GDP growth in 2009. With all sectors of the global economy under increasing pressure, consumers and businesses are suddenly paralyzed by the gathering clouds of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. What can we now expect for IT investment levels in the next 12 months and beyond? In this special telebriefing, IDC will present its new and updated five-year forecast for IT and telecom spending, alongside the results of a global business and consumer survey carried out in October. Questions to be answered will include: What is the direct impact of the financial crisis on short-term IT and telecom spending? Which geographies, vertical industries, and IT product/service sectors are most at risk? Which vendors are likely to be the most affected? What areas of IT budgets are likely to feel the first wave of investment cutbacks in the next three months? What strategies should IT vendors employ in order to survive the current crisis? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215086http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215086This IDC Insight discusses the current state of the venture capital community and explores what can be expected in the coming year for venture-backed start-ups. This Insight also highlights five emerging tech companies in various IT markets that were recently scored and profiled in IDC's Private Vendor Watch Service (PVWS). Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215131http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=215131This forecast update provides a top-line summary of IDC's latest forecast for IT spending, which has been revised since the financial crisis first hit in September 2008. This top line represents a rollup of 1,500 underlying category-by-country forecasts that appear in IDC's Worldwide Black Book, released to clients on November 7, 2008. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081106http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081106Two years ago, IDC predicted a consolidation in the IT hardware asset disposition sector (ITAD). While a great deal of consolidation indeed occurred with a flurry of merger and acquisition deals and more venture capital money fueling the sector, new players have since emerged that could further confuse customers and may disrupt the current state of the industry. From the hardware manufacturers to contract manufacturers, and from IT hardware distributors to the recyclers, the newcomers could inject more money into the space but are likely to create more confusion and disruption. This telebriefing will be an update on the state of the ITAD sector today. It will look at the various scenarios that may emerge going forward and will address the challenges and opportunities that the ongoing economic turmoil could bring. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=IDC_P18759http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=IDC_P18759Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081023http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=TB20081023Consumers have been in the driver's seat of the U.S. PC market over the past several years. This has produced strong sales and an expanding notebook base driven by the shift to mobility. But as we enter the last quarter of 2008, several factors point to a challenging environment. Economic uncertainties, market saturation, good-enough computing, changing consumer behavior, new competition from beyond the PC vendors, and pure psychology are some of the factors that will impact the PC sector in the weeks ahead. Combined, these factors threaten to reduce PC demand during what has traditionally been the busiest period in the year. This telebriefing will sharing some of IDC's latest research and survey results on the U.S. consumer market. Analyst David Daoud will frame the issues facing the market and offer strategies to navigate through these market challenges. The telebriefing is designed for PC vendors, peripheral and accessories makers, retailers, distributors, channel strategists, financial and investment analysts, and the reporters who focus on the PC and broader IT markets. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21486208http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?pid=23571113&containerId=prUS21486208IDC and its family of Industry Insights companies today announced the launch of a holistic Green initiative, designed to help decision makers understand the role of technology in addressing the challenges and opportunities amidst today's energy, environment, and sustainability requirements. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT