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  • IT Management Staffing  450x450 - IT Management and Administration Staffing Ratios 2023

    IT Management and Administration Staffing Ratios 2023

    When it comes to IT managers, it is important to find the “sweet spot.” Too many managers and the IT group can become top-heavy and bureaucratic; too few and IT staff members may feel unsupported and without direction. Overworked managers may be pulled in too many directions, and insufficient management resources may push management tasks on to workers who are ill-equipped to take on those roles.

    June, 2023

  • ISS Chapter 12 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 12: Professional and Technical Services Sector Benchmarks

    IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 12: Professional and Technical Services Sector Benchmarks

    Chapter 12 provides benchmarks for professional and technical services organizations. The 48 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to about $40 billion in annual revenue. The sector includes firms that provide professional and technical services, including engineering, legal, accounting, financial advice, consulting, marketing, research, and other services.

    July, 2023

  • ISS Chapter 38 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 38: Higher Education Subsector Benchmarks

    IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 38: Higher Education Subsector Benchmarks

    Chapter 38 provides benchmarks for higher-education institutions. The sector includes public and private colleges and universities, research universities, business and medical schools, and for-profit institutions. The 20 respondents in the sample have annual revenues ranging in size from about $50 million to about $8 billion.

    July, 2023

  • ISS Chapter 26 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 26: Industrial and Automotive Subsector Benchmarks

    IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 26: Industrial and Automotive Subsector Benchmarks

    Chapter 26 provides benchmarks for industrial and automotive manufacturers. The 32 respondents in this subsector make auto parts, material handling equipment, engines, machinery, vehicles, and similar durable goods. The manufacturers in the sample range in size from about $50 million to over $100 billion in annual revenue.

    July, 2023

  • Network Operations Outsourcing Trends and Customer Experience 450x450 - CRM Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2023

    CRM Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2023

    Customer relationship management systems are one of the most widely adopted categories of enterprise applications, and investment in new CRM capabilities continues to grow. Although cloud-based CRM offerings have allowed the capabilities to move down-market to smaller companies, the need to adopt a CRM system signals that a company has reached a milestone in the building of its application portfolio, similar to when a company first moves from spreadsheets to a real accounting system. Modern CRM systems are essential for companies looking to improve their productivity and effectiveness in sales, marketing, and customer service.

    October, 2023

  • Product Image for Valuations 12 450x450 - Fair Market Values January 2024

    Fair Market Values January 2024

    The Computer Economics Market Value Reports provide information on the most commonly traded machines and systems at the time the report is published. The values shown are the composites of a range of quotes acquired from sources within the industry deemed reliable, accuracy of the information presented is not guaranteed. Resources are eBay, Insight, NewEgg, CDW, ETB-Tech, Amazon, Savemyserver, TheServerStore, LoadBalancer, NetworkOutlet, Netsyst-Direct, TigerDirect, and others as well as online sales companies and appraisals.

    December, 2023

  • Product Image for Valuations 07 1 - Residual Value Forecast February 2024

    Residual Value Forecast February 2024

    Our quarterly Residual Value Forecast (RVF) report provides forecasts for the following categories of IT equipment: desktop computers, laptops, network equipment, printers, servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment. It also includes residual values for other non-IT equipment in the following categories: copiers, material handling equipment (forklifts), mail equipment, medical equipment, test equipment, and miscellaneous equipment such as manufacturing machinery and NC machines. Residual Value Forecasts are provided for five years for  end-user, wholesale, and orderly liquidation values (OLV) prices.

    February, 2024

  • Practice adoption Stages Disaster Recovery  - Disaster Recovery Planning Best Practices 2024

    Disaster Recovery Planning Best Practices 2024

    In 2021, a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, a major fuel supplier in the US, forced the company to shut down operations for several days. This resulted in gasoline shortages and price hikes on the East Coast. Several airline companies in Britain experienced major IT failures in 2023, which resulted in thousands of canceled flights and an estimated $128 million in lost revenue. As these and numerous other examples show, the business impact of a disaster affecting the IT function can be enormous. The ability to recover information systems and data quickly and effectively after a disaster, cyberattack, or system failure should be an organizational priority. However, not many companies are consistently planning for disaster recovery.

    April, 2024

  • Personnel as a Percentage Construction 450x450 - IT Spending Trends in Construction and Trade Services 2024

    IT Spending Trends in Construction and Trade Services 2024

    The construction and trade services sector plays a critical role in the global economy. It serves nearly every other industry sector by developing physical infrastructure and providing various kinds of support services to maintain those physical assets and ensure their ongoing operation. This report analyzes the IT characteristics of this sector. Based on our latest benchmarking survey, it provides key metrics for this sector.

    May, 2024

  • RB IT Spending Trends hightech 450x450 - IT Spending Trends in High-Tech 2024

    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

  • ISS 2024 Product Image Chp 16 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 16: Government

    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

  • ISS 2024 Product Image Chp 44 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 44: Higher Education

    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

  • ISS 2024 Product Image Chp 07 450x450 - IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 7: Insurance

    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

  • Product Image IaaS Tech 450x450 - IaaS Adoption Surges, Investment Moderates as Organizations Focus on Optimization

    IaaS Adoption Surges, Investment Moderates as Organizations Focus on Optimization

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) continues to be a cornerstone of efficient operations. Our latest research reveals an uptick in IaaS adoption. This surge is driven by the increasing demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-effective IT solutions. Our data suggests that the adoption rate is high when compared to other technologies in the study. However, the investment rate is moderate.

    January, 2025

  • content 7 450x450 - Server Support Staffing Ratios 2025

    Server Support Staffing Ratios 2025

    The demand for traditional server support roles has been shifting in recent years. While virtualization, data center automation, and the cloud have undeniably streamlined IT operations, AI and predictive maintenance technologies are further transforming the landscape.

    February, 2025