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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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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3B: Benchmarks by Organization Size: Midsize
This year, Avasant Research is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Computer Economics IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study. To mark this milestone, we have accumulated the largest sample of companies in our history (over 350 companies in our single-year sample compared to 215 last year), including a significant number of the world’s largest enterprises. For the first time, we not only have small, midsize, and large chapters but also a very large chapter for companies with over $500 million in IT spending.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 37: Professional Services
Chapter 37 provides benchmarks for professional services organizations. The 35 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to about $20 billion in annual revenue. This subsector includes firms that provide professional services, including legal, accounting, financial advice, consulting, marketing, and other services.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 25: Aerospace and Defense
Chapter 25 provides benchmarks for aerospace and defense companies. This category includes airplane and aerospace manufacturers, makers of weapons systems, aerospace and defense research, and other defense companies. The 18 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to around $30 billion in revenue.
September, 2024
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European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 4: Process Manufacturing Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 4 provides benchmarks for process manufacturers. Process manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by mixing, separating, forming, or chemical reaction. This sector includes manufacturers of chemicals, petrochemicals, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food and beverage products, cosmetics, building materials, packaging materials, steel, glass, paper products, and other process-manufactured goods. The 44 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about €50 million to a maximum of around €200 billion in annual revenue.
October, 2024
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Digital Enterprise 4.0: Digital Persistence Amid Volatility
The Digital Enterprise 4.0: Digital Persistence Amid Volatility report explores end-user enterprises’ evolving digital transformation landscape. It covers various aspects such as technology spend, digital investments, business process transformation, outsourcing decisions, cloud adoption, cybersecurity investments, digital talent strategy, workplace models, and ESG adoption trends. It offers insights into how organizations have adapted to economic challenges, enhanced supply chain efficiency, and approached technology spending cautiously. The report provides valuable findings that span enterprises of varying sizes, sectors, and geographies, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and successfully navigate the complexities of digital transformation in an ever-changing business environment.
June, 2023
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European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 20: Chemicals Subsector Benchmarks
Chapter 20 provides benchmarks for chemical manufacturers. Chemical manufacturers are, by definition, process manufacturers that produce chemical products. This subsector includes manufacturers of chemicals, petrochemicals, and other chemical products. The 14 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about €50 million to around €35 billion in annual revenue.
October, 2024
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Tech-enabled Sustainability Services 2023–2024 Market Insights™
The Tech-enabled Sustainability Services 2023 Market Insights™ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any tech-enabled sustainability projects. The report also highlights key challenges that enterprises face today.
November, 2023
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2025/2026: Chapter 21: Media and Information Services Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 21 provides benchmarks for the media and information services sector. This sector includes publishing, broadcasting, entertainment, and digital media organizations, as well as other media and information services companies. The 20 respondents in the sample have annual revenues ranging from about $50 million to around $100 billion. Chapter 20 provides benchmarks for commercial real estate organizations. The 26 respondents in the sample range in size from about $50 million to over $30 billion in annual revenue. The sector includes retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and other property management companies, commercial real estate developers, real estate investment firms, and real estate brokers, consultants, and advisors.
August, 2025
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2025/2026: Chapter 24: Food and Beverage Subsector Benchmarks
Chapter 24 provides benchmarks for food and beverage manufacturers. The 40 respondents in the sample range in size from about $50 million to around $40 billion in annual revenue. Food and beverage companies produce beverages, snack foods, meat products, seafood products, dairy products, dietary supplements, and other consumable food products. Some are suppliers to other food manufacturers or to the food service industry, while many also distribute consumer products to retailers or directly to consumers. This subsector does not include retailers of food and beverages, such as restaurants, unless they also manufacture their own food and beverage products.
August, 2025
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2025/2026: Chapter 37: Oil and Gas Subsector Benchmarks
Chapter 37 provides benchmarks for oil and gas producers and midstream distributors across all organization sizes. The 17 respondents in this sector include integrated energy companies, upstream exploration and production companies, natural gas companies, pipeline operators, and other energy and utilities companies. The companies in our sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to more than $300 billion in annual revenue.
August, 2025



