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IT Spending Trends in Transportation and Logistics 2024
This report analyzes the IT characteristics of the transportation and logistics sector, along with the competitive threats posed by digital disruption. Based on our latest benchmarking survey, it provides key metrics for the sector organizations. We conclude with the outlook for increased IT spending and staffing in the sector in the coming years.
August, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 15: IT Services and Solutions
Chapter 15 provides IT spending and staffing statistics for the IT services and solutions sector. This category includes software companies, SaaS providers, systems integrators, IT solution providers, business process outsourcing firms, and other providers of IT services and solutions. There are 49 organizations in the sample, ranging in size from around $50 million to over $100 billion in annual revenue.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 43: Logistics
Chapter 43 provides benchmarks for logistics providers. The 21 respondents in this sample range in size from $52 million to about $100 billion. This subsector is comprised of logistics companies that transport goods, including refined petroleum distributors, national moving or courier companies, freight transportation companies, supply chain logistics providers, and other logistics companies.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 5: Discrete Manufacturing
Chapter 5 provides benchmarks for discrete manufacturing organizations. Discrete manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by fabricating or assembling individual (discrete) unit production. This category includes manufacturers of consumer products, athletic equipment, industrial equipment, telecommunications equipment, aerospace products, furniture, auto parts, electrical parts, medical devices, and electronic devices, among other products. The 79 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to over $300 billion in annual revenue.
September, 2024
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Huge Lithium Mine in Nevada Sparks Economic Optimism and Environmental Debate
Thacker Pass in Nevada, home to the world's largest lithium deposit, promises economic growth with 2,000 jobs while raising environmental and social concerns. This project could reshape the global supply chain for renewable energy and tech industries.
December, 2024
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Business and Data Analytics Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2024
Business and data analytics have long been indispensable tools for organizations across industries. The widespread adoption and increasing investment underscore their critical role in driving business growth and decision-making. This year, 82% of organizations have adopted business and data analytics. The adoption rate is accompanied by an investment rate of 88%, indicating a strong commitment to leveraging data-driven insights.
February, 2025
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Communications System Support Staffing Ratios 2023
Hybrid work is making communications support more complicated, as workers move beyond email and texting to video conferencing and enterprise social media groups. Because of the rise of consumerization, employees and customers are demanding more immersive experiences, even virtual reality. Cloud-based communication and the rise of artificial intelligence are also changing the role of the communications support staff members. All of this is set to put greater demands on corporate communications in 2023.
June, 2023
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System Implementation/Integration Outsourcing Trends and Customer Experience 2023
System implementation/integration outsourcing is the use of an external service provider to assist in implementing new systems, which often includes integration with other new or existing systems. A systems integration (SI) firm can help or be responsible for some or all of the following: identifying system requirements, understanding and redesigning business processes, selecting a new system, and deploying the system.
November, 2023
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Application Development Outsourcing Trends and Customer Experience 2024
The demand for applications is constantly increasing due to digital transformation, changing business needs, and the surge in generative AI.
February, 2024
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Worldwide IT Spending and Staffing Outlook for 2024
Our forecast for enterprise IT spending in 2024 is partly sunny, with a chance of strong headwinds. With stronger-than-expected economic data in the US and Europe and easing inflation, the world economy in most regions looks poised for the soft landing that central banks were aiming for. Our survey shows that IT budgets will continue to grow, and enterprises expect a slightly better 2024 than 2023. The worldwide outlook is cautiously optimistic.
March, 2024
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Data Governance Best Practices 2024
Businesses are increasingly implementing and embracing digital solutions to optimize enterprise processes and deliver value to customers. However, this digital transformation generates higher volumes of data. How do organizations manage this ever-increasing volume and variety of data? Data governance policies hold the solution. According to our IT Management Best Practices study, 82% of organizations have data governance policies in place this year.
May, 2024
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IT Spending Trends in High-Tech 2024
IT spending in the high-tech industry is surging, driven by the need for innovation and the adoption of AI, cloud computing, and automation. These investments aim to enhance operational efficiency and give companies a competitive edge. However, they also present challenges such as cybersecurity threats, data management complexities, and legacy system integration. How then are high-tech organizations prioritizing their spending? This report examines current IT spending trends, insights from our benchmarking survey, and the implications for the industry's future, concluding with the role of IT in fostering innovation and maintaining competitiveness in the high-tech sector.
August, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 16: Government
Chapter 16 provides benchmarks for government organizations. The 29 respondents in the sample range in size from about $44 million to $40 billion in annual revenue. The category includes city and county governments, federal and state agencies, law enforcement agencies, organizations that provide IT services to government agencies, and other government organizations.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 44: Higher Education
Chapter 44 provides benchmarks for higher education institutions. This subsector includes public and private colleges and universities, research universities, business and medical schools, and for-profit institutions. The 21 respondents in the sample have annual revenues ranging in size from about $50 million to about $8 billion.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 7: Insurance
Chapter 6 provides benchmarks for banking and financial services companies. The firms in this sector include commercial banks, investment banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, consumer finance lenders, and other types of lenders and financial services providers. The 48 respondents in this sector range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to over $75 billion in annual sales.
September, 2024