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Good News for IT: Hardware Spending Declines Again
IT organizations are spending less on servers, storage, and PCs as a percentage of IT operational budgets each year. The trend is due to declining hardware costs, better utilization of assets through strategies such as virtualization, and outsourcing. This Research Byte presents trend data for server and storage spending.
August, 2010
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Data Center Hardware Spending and Operating System Trends
IT organizations are spending less on servers, storage, and PCs as a percentage of IT operational budget each year due to declining hardware costs, outsourcing, and better utilization of assets through virtualization and other strategies. In this study, we examine the one-year and five-year trends in spending on servers and storage. We also look at the spending trends for data center software and PC hardware. Finally, we examine operating system trends in the data center, comparing how the mix of various server operating systems is changing over time. We conclude with our recommendations on managing spending on hardware infrastructure. (12 pp., 5 figs.)[Research Byte]
August, 2010
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Data Network Outsourcing Losing Ground
Outsourcing of data network operations is not high on the list of IT priorities for most organizations. After two prior years of notable stability, the number of companies that outsource data network operations dropped off significantly last year. This Research Byte is an abstract of our study on Data Network Outsourcing Trends.
August, 2010
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Data Network Operations Outsourcing Trends
Outsourcing of data network operations is a strategy for controlling costs related to the configuration and support of corporate data networks. This study examines the percentage of organizations outsourcing data network operations (frequency), the average amount of work outsourced (level), and the change in the amount of work being outsourced (trend). We also present the cost experience, which provides insight into the risk IT organizations take in turning to outside service providers. This statistic measures the percentage of organizations that find outsourcing of data network operations costs more, the same as, or less than expected. We also show how these trends differ by organization size and sector and examine the role played by offshore service providers in the data network operations outsourcing market. (17 pp., 12 Figs.) [Research Byte]
August, 2010
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Windows 7, Desktop Virtualization, Unified Communications Rank as Top Fast-Growth Technologies for 2010
(Irvine, Calif.) While IT spending may have yet to recover from the severe downturn over the past two years, a few technologies are emerging as winners in the current environment. The Computer Economics Technology Trends 2010/2011 study shows Windows 7, desktop virtualization, and unified communications are set to make substantial gains over current adoption levels in the coming year.
July, 2010
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Technology Trends 2010/2011
The use of IT in business is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and IT initiatives shifting in popularity from year to year. But which technologies justify investment? This study assists IT executives in planning for use of new technologies in light of the adoption and economic experiences of those that have already implemented them. Technologies covered include application consolidation; CRM; data center consolidation; desktop virtualization; enterprise social networking; ERP; governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) systems; help desk self-support systems; infrastructure cloud computing; legacy system renewal; Windows 7; mobile applications; open source business apps; predictive analytics; RFID; software as a service (SaaS); 10G ethernet; unified communications, and video conferencing. Read the full report description for more information. (73 pp., 61 figs.) [Full Description and Sample Pages]
July, 2010
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DBA Outsourcing Not Widely Embraced but May Become Strategic
Although the DBA function is not often a target for outsourcing, it may become more popular in the future as databases grow and DBA skills are increasingly in short supply. This Research Byte, an extract from our full report, analyzes current trends in database administration outsourcing.
July, 2010
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Database Administration (DBA) Outsourcing Trends
Database administration (DBA) outsourcing is an often-overlooked strategy for controlling costs related to the maintenance and support of databases. This study examines the percentage of organizations outsourcing database administration (frequency), the average amount of work outsourced (level), and the change in the amount of work being outsourced (trend). We also present the cost experience, which provides insight into the risk IT organizations take in turning to outside service providers. This statistic measures the percentage of organizations that find database administration outsourcing costs more, the same, or less than expected. We also show how these trends differ by organization size and sector and examine the role played by offshore service providers.(19 pp., 13 figs.) [Research Byte]
July, 2010
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IT Spending Hits Bottom, but Fails to Bounce as Layoffs Continue
(Irvine, Calif.) IT organizations are continuing to shed jobs this year and show no growth in spending on operations or capital projects, despite the still-tentative recovery in the broader economy, according to the 21st annual Computer Economics IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study.
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 1, Executive Summary
Chapter 1 of our 2010/2011 IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study provides a detailed analysis of the major findings from this year's study. It also describes the contents of the subsequent chapters, and gives detailed information about the demographics of the study participants and the survey methodology. (36 pp., 16 figs.)[Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 2, Composite Statistics
Chapter 2 provides composite metrics for all of the organizations surveyed. It covers the demographics and IT intensity of the survey participants; IT operational spending statistics, including percentage of revenue, per employee, per user, and per desktop metrics; IT budget line item ratios; IT capital spending metrics; OS trends; and IT staffing metrics. For a complete description of all metrics, please see the full study description. (61 pp., 38 figs.) Update: Includes our Outlook for IT Spending and Staffing in 2011 at no additional charge. [Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 3, By Organization Size
Chapter 3 provides benchmarks broken down by organization size, across all sectors. Small organizations (IT operational budget of $5 million or less); midsize organizations (IT operational budget greater than $5 million to $20 million); large organizations (IT operational budget greater than $20 million). The benchmarks provided in this chapter are the same as those in Chapter 2 (Composite Benchmarks). Each metric is reported by organization size. (72 pp., 52 figs.) Update: Includes our Outlook for IT Spending and Staffing in 2011 at no additional charge. [Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 4, Financial Services Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 4 provides benchmarks for financial services organizations across all organizational sizes. The respondents in this sector include commercial banks, investment banks, credit unions, insurance companies, lenders, and brokerage firms. Please note that insurance firms are also covered in their own chapter (Chapter 5). In addition, commercial banks are also covered in their own chapter (Chapter 6). The benchmarks provided in this chapter are the same as those in Chapter 2 (Composite Benchmarks). (58 pp., 38 figs.)[Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 5, Insurance Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 5 provides benchmarks for insurance organizations across all organizational sizes. The respondents in this sector this year include providers of life insurance, property and casualty insurance, auto insurance, workman's compensation, marine insurance, professional and general liability insurance, disability insurance, reinsurance, and other types of insurance products. This sector also includes medical insurance firms, but not health plans that are directly engaged in healthcare delivery: healthcare providers are covered in Chapter 7. (58 pp., 38 figs.)[Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2010/2011: Chapter 6, Commercial Banking Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 6 provides benchmarks for commercial banking organizations across all organizational sizes. The respondents in this sector include commercial banks and credit unions. The banks include community, regional, and national banks. Investment banks, mortgage lenders, and other financial service organizations are not included in this chapter, but are included in Chapter 4. Metrics specific to the insurance industry are in Chapter 5. (58 pp., 38 figs.)[Full Study Description]
June, 2010
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